AN: Really short, sorry. But it's the scene between Sasuke and Sakura the night he left the village, its their dialogue (which everyone knows) and the italicized words are Sasukes inner monologue, thoughts. And then what he does after he knocks her out, since no one will really ever know its a gap to fill. There are many theories out there, but I tried to stay pretty in character for Sasuke ^.^

Review and let me know what ya think, sorry it's so short just wrote it on a whim! Enjoy ^.^

Sakura...please don't get involved in this.

"Why is it any of your business? Stop concerning yourself with what I do."

The pink haired girl stammered,

"You've always hated me, huh?"

No. I never hated you, Sakura.

"Do you remember, the day we became Genin and when our three-man team was first chosen? The day you and I were alone here, you got so mad at me, remember?"

"I don't remember."

Of course I remember that day. I called you annoying.

Sakura went on to reminisce on their genin days, their teams, and their missions. The memories they had shared together as Team 7.

"I know about your clan, but revenge...that won't make anyone happy. No one...Not you, and not me."

I can't be happy until it's been done.

"I'm different from you guys, I walk a different path than you and Naruto. The four of us did things together, but my heart decided on revenge in the end, that is my purpose."

"Don't do this, Sasuke! You don't have to be alone, you don't have to leave!"

It would make it easier if I could sever these ties...

"This is a new beginning. Each of us has a new path lying before us."

This is for your own good.

"Sasuke! I'm so in love with you...I can't stand it! If you would be with me, I promise you would never regret it! Everyday would be a joy...I can give you happiness. Because if not, if not I'll just be alone as you feel right now!"

I would never wish for you to feel the loneliest I've felt.

"Please, Sasuke! I'm begging, don't walk away! Or if you have to go...take me with you!"

I could never take you with me, and put you in that kind of danger. Why can't you understand that?

"You haven't changed..."

You still haven't give up on me.

"You're still annoying."

"If you leave...I-I'll scream! I swear I will!"

Sasuke flashstepped behind her before she could finish her thought.

"Sakura...Thank you,"

For loving me despite how I treated you and Naruto, and for filling my lonely existence, just for a while.

"For everything."

A quick hit to the back of the neck, and Sakura's consciousness faded right as she muttered his name. Sasuke caught her arms before she could fall forward onto the stone path.

Guilt lodged itself in his chest as he held the tiny frame of his pink-haired teammate. Sasuke steadily scooped her up, bridal-style. He may be cold, but he wasn't cold hearted enough to leave Sakura on the ground. He spotted a stone bench along the path to put her.

Very gently, he settled her down onto the stone bench. The guilt got heavier as he observed her pale, tear stained face. Her thick lashes still very damp from crying. How many times had he made her cry? He wasn't sure. Sasuke didn't know why he treated her so harshly when all she ever did for him was care. But he knew she would be safest, on the stone bench, in her own village.

Sasuke was kneeling by her side, watching her and letting guilt flood his entire being. He brushed his thumb over her cheek, and pushed the pink strands of hair off of her face and out of her eyes.

"I'm sorry, Sakura."

Lightly, he gave her a soft, innocent kiss on her forehead.

"Goodbye."