Naruto Fan Fiction ❯ Easier to Run ❯ Chapter 3 ( Chapter 3 )

Easier to Run - Chapter 3

 

Disclaimer: I own nothing but Nariko.

 

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Summary: Sometimes it's easier to run away from the pain and suffering in your heart. But if you had a reason to stay, would you? Sorry, summary sucks. Anyway, please review.

 

AN: Based on songs by Linkin Park (this chapter just happens to be `Easier to Run') If you're looking for a good read, try Sight Seeing by silverlining_on_a_darkcloud. ^_^ It's a good fickie. BUT YOU (silverlining) NEED TO UPDATE!!! *nods*

 

Reviews: silverlining_on_a_darkcloud - Thank you soo much for being my first reviewer!!! *huggles* I just had to add the girlfriend thingy. Couldn't resist. Tee hee. And update Sight Seeing!!! Please!!!

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~ It's easier to run,

Replacing this pain with something numb

It's so much easier to go

Then face all this pain here all alone. ~

 

~ From `Easier to Run' by Linkin Park

 

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“We're here!” Sakura announced happily awhile later. “ Nariko, you can meet Naruto and Kakashi-sensei now because here they come!”

Nariko could see two figures in the distance coming closer to them. “Sakura-chan! Sasuke! Strange girl…” Naruto bounced up to the trio, full of energy.

“I'm NOT a strange girl!!!!!” Nariko almost yelled. “My name is Uchiha Nariko, and that's what I want to be called!”

“Uchiha Nariko? Does that mean…” Naruto turned to Sasuke. “She's your sister?”

 

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“Wow, I guess you're not as much of a dobe as I thought you were!” Sasuke remarked. “And yes, she is my sister.”

They all walked along the path in silence, the blazing heat scorching their backs. Nariko looked up at the sky. It looks so sunny, and it's so hot. She thought. I remember when I was little, it was always raining. “Is it always this sunny?” Nariko asked, to no one in particular.

“It's usually not this hot, but it's always sunny most of the year, with the exception of winter. We usually have really cold winters, and we can't train as much.” Sakura explained. They continued the rest of the way in silence, but Nariko still had some questions she wanted to ask Sasuke, like how he managed to survive Itachi's attacks, and why he felt such hate for him.

She knew that it was most likely because he murdered their entire clan, but there were rumours that he wanted to kill him because Itachi was stronger than he was, and he wanted to become the strongest shinobi in the world.

“Sakura-chan, Sasuke, Nariko, Naruto. We're here.” Kakashi said. “Wait out here for me. I'll be right back with some things for Nariko.” He smiled at Nariko, then walked into the building.

“Sasuke, can I talk to you?” Nariko asked. “Privately?” She added, in fear that Sakura would hear and be offended.

“Sure… But what's there to talk about?” Sasuke asked, surprised.

“I heard rumours that you were only after Itachi because he was stronger than you, and the only thing that you cared about was being the strongest shinobi in the world!” Nariko told him quietly, but lightly blushing because she was embarrassed.

“What the…? Why the hell would I want to do that? I'm happy just the way I am, and I wouldn't have it any other way, now that you've come back into my life.” Sasuke remarked.

“Okay then good. That's all I wanted to know.” They linked hands and walked back towards Sakura.

“While you seem to be in a good mood, Sasuke-kun, how about a date?” Sakura asked suddenly.

Sasuke smirked, his mind already made up. “No.”

“But why?” Sakura was confused. Why did he always reject her? She was the prettiest girl in the village, and he should be honoured to be asked out by her.

“No.”

Inner Sakura screamed. “WHAT THE HELL!!!!!!!!!”

 

While they were waiting around, Nariko started talking with Sakura, trying to get to know her better.

“So, Sakura.” Nariko started. “I know you like Sasuke-” Sakura blushed at that, “but why do you like him? And why not spend your time doing other things? Like … reading, or training or something? It seems like you know a lot about him … ”

Sakura turned bright red. “Um … I like him because … I like him … and … I stalk--- I mean, follow him, because … well … because … “

 

AN: Yes!!!! Another chapter up! I have Chapter 5 written, so I'll update until I get to Chapter 5. *nods* I'm stuck there. Until then though, R & R!!!

 

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