Hey there guys! I just want to warn you that this story was started a very long time ago, almost four years ago so here there wasn't a lot of the info that we know now. As the story progresses, I of course use some of that info to my benefit. Bear with me, and I hope you stick around!


The young, pink-haired kunoichi wanted answers. How can an older brother put his younger sibling through the horrors of seeing his entire village and his parents slaughtered? Why would he stoop so low as to show him exactly how they died? The sixteen year old couldn't understand why and she pondered on it as she sat in the training grounds Team Seven once shared when they were kids. She could still remember how The Uchiha she had a crush on and the Kyuubi Jinchuriki Naruto would constantly argue, but it was understood that they were extremely close.

Sakura longed for that closeness with the Sasuke, but he had always sent her away. No matter what she said to him, he still didn't care for her what so ever. If she died in front of him, she didn't think it would make much of a difference. He would probably just step over her corpse and keep walking, determined to let nothing stop him from his mission. The void that she felt in her heart was nearly crushing and had eaten away at her ever since Sasuke left to the point where there was almost nothing. Her body often went numb when thoughts of Sasuke crossed her mind, bringing broken tears to her viridian orbs.

So why was she sitting here thinking about him for the millionth time since he left? Better yet, why was she angry with Itachi? It was simple: Sakura felt it was that murderer's fault that Sasuke couldn't care for anyone. She wanted an explanation; she wanted to know how he could annihilate his entire clan and leave his little brother as if he never had one. Sakura's whole being went out to Sasuke for what he had been through. She didn't know if she could handle being in that situation and not taking her own life so she saw him as strong. He had to be in order to survive something that terrible.

Sakura exhaled and brought her knees to her chest, leaning her back against the hard wood of the tree behind her. They had failed in trying to bring Sasuke back and now were back to square one on his whereabouts. All they knew was that he was still with the former Sanin, Orochimaru, and it was nearing the time for him to change bodies. As for the band of rogue ninjas known as the Akatsuki, they were once again under the radar after the rondevu with Sasori, the Human Puppet Master. Sakura destroyed that twisted being with the help of his grandmother, Lady Chiyo, who in turn gave her life to help save the Kazekage Gaara. She knew from experience that the whole Akatsuki was a band of evil people so it made sense that Itachi was part of it. Even that blonde guy Deidara was delusional by thinking that explosions were art. She remembered hearing him and Sasori argue about their deranged ways of art while Deidara sat on top of Gaara's corpse.

Sakura understood that if she did come in contact Itachi, she could possibly be in grave danger. From what he had done in his past, she was sure he wasn't the type to be compassionate, but that didn't stop the anger from welling in her heart. Before the Uchiha massacre, Sasuke was nice; he smiled and laughed, but afterwards he was a completely different person.

"This is all your fault," she said bitterly as the wind tousled her rosette locks. "I hate you Itachi Uchiha."

"I'll never forgive him either."

Sakura turned to see Naruto looking gravely at her. He moved next to her and sat down, his royal blue eyes gazing at her. They sat in silence for a moment, just letting the sun's warmth embrace them although they were under the cool shade of a large oak tree. The different sounds the forest was emitting surrounded them; the songs of the insects were calming to listen to as turmoil ravished the two young minds.

"Listen Sakura," he said seriously, placing his hands behind his yellow spikes. "I made you a promise to bring Sasuke back and I'm going to keep that promise."

His words were soothing, but empty. There was no telling how strong Sasuke truly was and it was clear he held no attachment to them. Naruto's emotions had gotten the better of him and he all had given up, ready to let his former friend strike the final blow. It was clear when he disappeared with Orochimaru and Kabuto that Sasuke didn't want to come back. Sakura was wondering why they even tried. Sasuke's heart was too hardened to change now...

"Sometimes this seems so pointless you know," Sakura said quietly, fingers entwining with the soft grass next to her. "Why do we chase after Sasuke when he doesn't even care about us Naruto?"

He jumped to his feet in anger and glared at her. "Because he's our friend Sakura! Don't tell me you've forgotten that or something! No matter what we're going to bring Sasuke back!"

"How Naruto?" she asked completely defeated. "He's always been stronger than you and he's way more powerful now."

Naruto reached down and grasped her by her shirt. He hauled her up and looked at her. "Since when were you the type to give up? No matter how bad the situation looks, we're going to get him back! Don't you dare quit on me now Sakura! You're the one who was there for me when I wanted to give up and for your information, I am not weaker than Sasuke!"

Sakura's emerald eyes locked with his raging azul ones. She knew he was right. She was the one telling him that they would work together to bring back Sasuke and it was her words that helped stopped his tears. They couldn't give up now just because things looked bleak. Like Naruto said, no matter what they were going to bring Sasuke home. They would drag him back to the Leave Village kicking and screaming if they had to.

"Thank you Naruto," she said smiling at the Jinchuriki. She raised her fist and smashed it against his face, sending him flying into a nearby tree and it shattered from the speed he was sent catapulting into it. "You grab me like that again and I won't be so nice next time."

Naruto chuckled as he held his bruising cheek. "Now that's the Sakura I know."

Sakura smiled; leave it to Naruto to make anyone feel better. He knew just what to say to make someone hope again. She truly believed that he would make a great Hokage someday and that was something she looked forward to seeing.

"Let's go get some Ichiraku ramen!" he said raising a fist into the air and smiling widely at her.

Sakura stalked over to him. "You're so annoying Naruto!" She dropped to one knee and placed a hand over his cheek. Her palm began to glow as she healed the injury to his face. Standing to her feet, Sakura turned and walked away. "You're paying."

"What?" the Jinchuriki whined as he scrambled to his feet. "Come on can't we split the bill?!"


Sakura headed home after spending the afternoon with Naruto. Once she was inside, taking a shower sounded more tantalizing than going to a weekend resort. Watching all the hardships of her life swirl down the drain in soapy bubbles would be enough to help soothe away her aches that were on the outside and [numb the hurt on the inside. After gathering a towel and something to sleep in, Sakura feet padded softly over the wood floor to the bathroom and once inside, she placed her pajamas and towel on the counter. Stripping of out her clothes, she turned on the water. As she lathered her cherry blossom colored hair with shampoo, she felt the heavy burden on her heart lifted. Naruto had given her new hope for bringing back their friend; they refused to fail this time.

Sakura sighed as the annoying tears began to rise once more. "I miss you so much Sasuke."

That was saying it lightly. Everyday her heart would beat for him; his name was etched into her very being. He was her first and only love and she believed that she couldn't feel this much emotion for another person. She desperately wanted him to feel the same way for her. He didn't even have to love her, just show her some sign that he cared even if it was as a friend. That in itself would be enough...

To make her more aware of what she couldn't have, Sasuke had grown even more attractive over the two years he was absent. His charcoal hair was longer, he was a lot taller, and the look on his face proved how dark he had become. As she stood in front of him with Naruto and Sai, he showed no emotion over seeing them again. That was proven by how easily he was going to end Naruto's life. She couldn't understand why he would want to kill the person that treated him more like a brother that Itachi ever did. Then there was a cold aura that seemed to radiate from him. It was like she was staring the undertaker in the face and she couldn't help the chill that ran up her spine the longer she looked into those unforgiving dark orbs.

Sakura rinsed the shampoo out of her hair and began to wash her body, letting the suds soothe away all her distress. The young girl sighed in content as the warm water massaged her body into losing its tense form while listening to the gentle patter of droplets against the porcelain tub. When she was finished showering, she stepped out onto the mat and dried herself. She then toweled her hair and put on her night clothes. Heading toward her room, Sakura shivered at the cool air when she exited the bathroom and hurried to crawl into bed, pulling the covers up to her chin. Green eyes stared at the full moon for a while before a sigh escaped Sakura's lips and her thoughts drifted off to Sasuke. She wondered what he was doing and if he ever thought about his old friends. He was certainly on their mind.

The medical ninja closed her beryl orbs and tried to sleep. She might have a mission tomorrow so it would be good to be rested. Sighing once more, Sakura dozed off for what could have only been a moment.

"Sakura."

She woke up with a start, sitting up and placing her face in her hands. This wasn't the first time that she dreamed of Sasuke. It pained her to know they were only dreams and that when she woke up, he was far away. The voice she heard sounded so realistic it was incredible.

"Sakura."

She heard his voice again, but she was awake. The confused girl looked around the room and when her gaze landed near the door, her heart felt like it stopped beating. "Sa-Sasuke?"

"Yes," he said as he stepped into the moonlight.

Her breath caught, it was him. Sasuke was standing there in her room, ebony eyes locked on her. "What are you doing here?"

"I don't need a reason to come," the youngest Uchiha said bluntly as he stepped forward," but I came to see you."

Every nerve in her body was shooting off electricity. Did he just say he came to see...her? Why would he do that? He didn't even seem to notice her when they saw each other last time so what's with the sudden change of heart? How did he get back to the Leaf Village so quickly and how was he able to get in the village so easily? Something didn't sit right with Sakura.

"Sasuke," Sakura said as she looked at her hands. "You've never cared about me so don't pretend like you do now. What do you want?"

"Don't make me repeat myself," he said as he grasped her chin gently. Her eyes rose up to meet his. "Leave with me. I refuse to go without you."

Here was her perfect romance story where the two lovers ran away together, but she and Sasuke were not lovers. It was only one sided. Sakura attempted to punch him, but he grasped her arm.

"Don't play with me Sasuke!" she shouted. "You disappear for years and the next time I see you, you nearly kill Naruto. Now you're asking me to leave with you? That makes no sense!" She turned away from him. "Just go."

"You're still just as annoying as you were before," Sasuke murmured as he sat down on the bed. "I thought you and Naruto wanted to bring me back to the Leaf Village."

Sakura's eyes shot open at the realization that he was right. Sasuke was sitting right here had she was trying to send him away. Well he was telling her to leave with him so that didn't count. Her thoughts were churning fiercely in her mind and once again Sakura had no idea what she wanted to do. She wanted to make him stay, but if he wouldn't...she honestly wanted to leave with him. It would taste a lie to say she didn't. Sakura exhaled and looked up at the love of her life. "Sasuke I-"

Her voice was cut off when Sasuke's mouth clamped over hers. Her eyes widened in surprise and her heart pumped harder. Sasuke was kissing her! This was the moment she had only dreamed of her entire life! She always promised herself that Sasuke would be her first for everything and her first kiss could now be crossed off the list. Every memory they had as children came rushing back in a whirlwind of emotions. She felt happiness, sadness...loneliness, but it slowly faded the longer his lips remained on hers.

Sasuke pulled away from her. "Sakura," he said huskily. "I'm going to take you with me."

Right at that moment, she was sure she would have said yes to flying to the moon if he asked her. Sakura ignored his words and wrapped her arms around his neck. Sasuke's hand grasped her pink hair as he attacked her mouth once more. Their kiss was turning more and more passionate and Sakura found herself wanting to explore his body. His shirt was open and exposed his chest so timid fingers roamed underneath the material and over his strong shoulders.

His free hand reached up and began stroking her arm. Sakura felt adrenaline rush through her body at the simple touch and her heartbeat tripled when his nimble fingers slide down to grasp her hip. Sasuke pressed his thumb into the spot next to hip and Sakura felt another spark rush through her. She let out a gentle moan into his mouth, enjoying the foreign feeling of his fingers touching where no one ever had before. Sasuke moved over her and pushed her shoulders against the soft sheets of her bed, leaning down to lick the hollow of her throat. She gasped again and felt a sensation in her lower belly.

Sasuke untied the rope around his waist and his kimono pool to the floor, leaving him in his violet pants. After removing his sandals, pulling the covers back, and getting underneath them with Sakura, the Sharingan user situated himself between her thighs. He kissed her mouth once more and continued his assault on her neck while massaging those spots next to her hips. She arched off the bed into his touch.

Sasuke," she called hoarsely as she fell back, her hair spreading around her head like a rosy fan.

"What is it Sakura?" he asked, running his tongue over her collar bone.

She gripped his hair tightly. "Never leave me again."

"I won't," he whispered as his hot mouth found the underside of her jaw.

She never had sex before or even done something like this, but she always wanted her first time to be with Sasuke. She hoped that she would be his first also, but it seemed like he was very skilled so far. Maybe it was just instinct that drove him on. There was something a little strange through. The things he said didn't really match his usual speech. It was too...nice for him no matter if he realized he cared or not.

All thoughts were cut off when Sasuke flattened his body against hers, causing her to blush at the intimate position. She didn't know that part of a man's body would be that hard. Well she had seen it like that sometimes at the hospital because the guys got just a little too excited when she was patching them up, but she never exactly touched one before. Sakura was a little nervous, but she wasn't going to back down now. Sitting up and moving shyly over his shoulder, Sakura licked the curse mark. Sasuke threw his head back, and bit his lip.

"Do it again," he ordered quietly as his hand gripped her sides tightly.

She did and he moaned softly. That sound sent heat flushing through her body more intensely than before. She continued to run her tongue over the mark. His breath was coming shorter now. Sasuke reached for her shorts and underwear, but Sakura stopped him.

The young girl looked away, realizing she wasn't as ready as she thought she was. "I don't think I can do this."

Sasuke kissed her temple. "That's fine. I won't touch anything you don't want me to."

She smiled at those words even though there was a nagging feeling in the back of her mind. Sakura pushed it away when her long time crush lifted her shirt to expose her stomach.

Sakura blushed as he studied her through his ebony orbs. She hoped he liked her body from what he could see of it. She never really paid attention to it before when Sasuke left, but now she was dangerously aware of the flaws she felt she had.

Sasuke traced his finger over a dark scar on her side; so he did notice it... Sakura wasn't sure what would happen next, but was surprised when Sasuke leaned down and grazed his teeth over it. She jumped slightly at the sensation it caused. He smirked at her and moved back some so when he lowered himself again, his face was above her belly button.

Sakura sat up. "Sasuke what are you...ah!"

His tongue began the gentle dance of sliding across her stomach, on hand softly grazing the tips of his fingers over her. It didn't exactly turn her on, it kind of tickled, but because it was Sasuke, her body still heated itself further.

Sakura ran her nails down his back and the Uchiha situated himself more firmly against her lower half. She was amazed at how well their bodies fit together. It was like they were two puzzle pieces that were destined to fit together.

Feeling a little more comfortable, Sakura raised Sasuke's head and said, "I think I want to try it."

"It will hurt at first," he said honestly.

"I know," she responded timidly. "I can handle it."

Sasuke nodded and began to slide her shorts down her legs.


"I think you can undo the genjutsu now Itachi," the mist nin said as they arrived in front of their hide out, shark-like grin on his face. "You're being mean by doing that to the poor girl."

Itachi looked down at the female in his arms. Her eyes were open and she had a blank expression on her smooth face. He inwardly scoffed at her. He thought she would have been able to figure out that it wasn't really Sasuke, but her love for his little brother clouded her perception. In fact, he was sure that she knew it was genjutsu, but accepted that fact, ignoring all the signs of her being trapped in an illusion. Itachi believed it was nice of him to give her that little vision since that was all she was ever going to receive from Sasuke. His brother had a mission and that was to destroy him.

"I'll release it once she is inside and restrained," the traitor Uchiha said as he entered the Akatsuki hideout. "You are forgetting that she possesses great strength."

"It's nothing we can't handle," Kisame responded as he followed.

"That is true," Itachi said as he walked down the dark corridors, "but there is no need in having her killed just yet. That would defeat the purpose."

The blue Mist Nin moved in front of his partner and opened one of the doors to a room. Itachi moved inside and there was what looked like a prison cell in front of him. Silver bars gleamed in the light as Itachi glided into the cell and laid her on the bed. After that he exited and locked the door of the prison behind him.

"Won't she be able to smash out of that?" Kisame questioned.

"Not likely," Itachi answered. "This cell drains a person of their chakra. She'll be too weak to break free and even if she did, she would have to face the Akatsuki."

"Yeah," Kisame responded as he shouldered his large sword, Samehada. "So you believe this will work?"

"Yes," Itachi said, his crimson gaze gliding over her form. "The Jinchuriki is sure to come looking for her and we aren't trying to keep him away. Once he comes running, we'll have him right in our grasp."