I'm really very sorry about how long it's been. Full-time college and a full-time job can take a lot out of a girl and I'm really sorry that I haven't written anything in so long. However, I recently was looking through my old stuff and I stumbled across a finished chapter for this and one unfinished chapter and I was shocked that I had forgotten about it. Once again- for everyone who stuck around and waited…. THANK YOU SO MUCH!!!

To answer some questions:

When will Sasuke and Naruto get it on?

-Well, since my computer blew up, I can't give you an actual chapter number. I will still try to give you a good answer. Naruto is traumatized by what Orochimaru did to him. If any of you guys have every known a rape victim- especially a recent, long-term rape victim- it takes a little while to get over it, even if you are really-really strong willed. Naruto loves Sasuke and he wants to, but one wrong move can put him in a place that he feels that he can't get out of. Right now, the story is focusing more on back story and concept of character. Because of that it may take a little while to get where we are in the present tense- and as a realistic attempt at a rape/molestation victim it may take a little while, but not too much longer promise.

Is Sakura coming back?

-That is a question for the future. I am going to need to re-read everything and attempt to get back on track and I have no doubt that after I re-read what I have written I will know my plan. But then when that happens I can't guarantee that I will be willing to answer… seeing as how it could be a surprise.

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Once again, I feel terrible and I will admit that updates will be slow. I need to re-read my own story, pen the chapters, read them over and then post them. Also I need to watch the newer episodes of the series in an attempt to shift the characters toward their current incarnation.

Thank you guys so much, I will try to have my finished chapter up by the end of the week.