Naruto Fan Fiction ❯ Hinata's Secret Life ❯ Sasuke and the Mission ( Chapter 22 )

`I'm glad she went to the party' thought Sasuke as he looked down at the sleeping pink-haired woman. The night had started pretty good for Sasuke until he went to the party and realized Sakura wasn't there yet. Seeing his old friends had been nice, although he was really happy to see that Rock Lee had gotten married. He had remembered that Lee had a thing for Sakura growing up.

 

Sasuke had spent part of the night playing card games with the kids and catching up with the rest of the gang, although feeling a little apprehensive at the thought. He knew that because of his previous actions he didn't have as many friends as he could have, because he thought having friends would make him weak. Looking at Naruto he knew that it only would have made him stronger.

 

It wasn't until after the announcement had been made and people started to leave when Sasuke began to feel a shiver go up his spine. He was feeling real fear for the first time in years, and judging by the shiver he knew exactly what it was. Fan Girls. He would be willing to fight his best friend again before he was willing to see fan girls. Feeling the dreading coming closer Sasuke looked around and saw what it was. Against a wall that opposite of the group that was giving Hinata and Naruto death stares was a group of women looking at Sasuke, licking their lips. Standing up and mumbling his goodbyes to people he slowly made his way out the door saying bye to people as he went, feeling the group stalking him from behind.

 

When he was safely out the door he began to walk at a fast pace to put the fan girls as far from his as possible, but knew they were following. It wasn't until they started yelling “Sasuke-kun” did Sasuke really begun to run. Racing around the corner Sasuke almost plowed into a person trying to get away from the closing fan girls. Mumbling his apologize he was about to sidestep around the woman and begin running when he heard “Sasuke-kun where are you going?” from the voice he had been longing to hear from all night.

 

“Sakura save me, please” Sasuke said trying to hide behind Sakura.

 

Sakura whirled around wondering what could actually scare Sasuke Uchiha until `they' came around the corner. There they were fan girls the one thing that could make any grown man cry in shame and fear. There were four of them and sad to say Sakura recognized them as girls they were in the academy with yet never went on to become ninjas. Not being able to remember their names only that she went to school with them Sakura narrowed her eyes at them as they got closer and said “can I help you ladies?” the ladies part dripping in sarcasm, showing them how much disgust she had with them.

 

“This does not concern you. Just step away from Sasuke-kun and you won't get hurt” Said one of the girls as they formed a `U' shape around them giving Sakura room to leave if she wanted to.

 

Sakura getting annoyed at the thought that they considered him `their' property when she knew for a fact that was never going to happen gave the girl in front of her a snide comment before saying “now why would I give you my boyfriend huh? Keep messing with him and the only one getting hurt will be you. Your lucky Sasuke won't hit a woman outside of combat but I have no such reservations.”

 

“Your boyfriend” the girl from the side practically snarled “when would an Uchiha ever go out with the likes of you, when he can have us?” Hearing the girl in front of her crack her knuckles menacingly, Sakura reached into her pouch and pulled out her pair of black gloves and began to put them on.

 

“I sure as hell know for a fact he didn't come here for your skanky asses, while he did for me. Why have quantity when he could have quality.” Sakura said completely ticking off the girls around her, while waiting patiently for the first girl to throw a punch. Sakura didn't have to wait long as one of the girls screamed “you bitch; now you're going to pay” as they lunged in to hit her. Sakura took a deep breathe and avoided the punch from the girl in front of her while punching her in the stomach, using enough chakra to hurt but not to kill or cause permanent damage. The girl taking the punch went flying fifteen feet away where she landed face down on the pavement, where she slid for another five feet.

 

Seeing the look of shock on the girls faces Sakura looked at one then the other before saying “anyone else? Or were you just leaving?” The three remaining girls with a look of horror on their faces ran to their fallen comrade vowing to `get even' before leaving in a huff.

 

Taking off her gloves and putting them away Sakura turned and looked at the smirking Uchiha saying “there problem solved. That wasn't to hard was it? I was almost hoping for a oomph.” Sakura didn't get to finish her sentence as Sasuke had begun to kiss her. Sakura with her eyes wide in shock slowly closed her eyes as she began to return the kiss putting her arms around Sasuke's neck. Sasuke wrapped his arms around Sakura's waist bringing her close before breaking the kiss and resting his forehead against Sakura's.

 

Sakura biting her lower lip brought her eyes up to meet Sasuke's warm eyes looking at her before saying “why did you kiss me Sasuke?” bringing her eyes back down to look at him lips to avoid the blush that was trying to come out.

 

“Last I knew it was okay to kiss your girlfriend” Sasuke said seeing her blush trying to rise before deciding to go for the kill “and you yourself said I was your boyfriend. I figured since you saved me from a fate worse then death I was giving my hero a token of my affection.” Sasuke couldn't help but smile confidently as he saw her blush rise again. “So where were you headed?” Sasuke asked innocently.

 

“I was coming to see you” Sakura said when the blush faded “but it looks like the party is over now. I had to work late at the hospital so I wasn't able to get out in time.”

 

“I have an idea” said Sasuke “how about you meet the family.” Seeing her eyes widen Sasuke said “I know you already know Hinata, Naruto, Ramen, Malina but how about you come and meet Itachi and Yuki? I'm sure they will love to meet you, properly this time.” Sasuke said with a laugh.

 

“That sounds like fun” Sakura said at the thought of meeting some of the people closest to him. “Lead the way” she said taking his hand in hers.

 

Sasuke thought that Sakura did quite well meeting the family, considering she was meeting the man everyone thought was a mass murder for years. Itachi had not been home for long when they got there. Just long enough to take a shower and get cleaned up when Sasuke and Sakura showed up. Malina and Yuki were still up and Malina was happy to see her brother in law with a smile on his face as he brought Sakura home.

 

The group only spoke for about an hour before Itachi, Malina and Yuki went to bed, leaving Sasuke and Sakura watching a movie on the couch. It wasn't long before Sakura had fallen asleep, her time at the hospital tiring her out. Unsure of where she was living at that moment Sasuke put her on his bed and pulled the covers over her before curling up in the chair by the bed. `I'm really glad she went to the party' thought Sasuke as sleep overcame him.

 

Nearing his `prey' Naruto was surprised to see both Itachi and Gaara, who was holding a sleeping Yuki, sitting on the roof of the complex. Stopping in front of them Gaara didn't even bat an eye before saying “Morning Naruto, playing ANBU today are we?”

 

Taking off his mast he viewed both gentlemen and said “I'm not playing today Gaara, I have a mission. Do you know if Sasuke is here?”

 

“And what does this mission that involves my little brother, Naruto?” Itachi said raising an eyebrow. “You're not doing anything that could ruin our fragile bond, would you?”

 

With his trademark grin Naruto said “nothing of the sort. He asked about being in ANBU as a possible job option and as captain I have decided to accept him. Tsunade has approved the motion so I am here to `initiate' him, into my squad.”

 

Catching the look twin, mischievous grins on both Gaara's and Itachi's faces Naruto wasn't surprised when he was asked “can we join?”

 

Knowing that a good time was going to be had, Naruto readily agreed as they headed into the house. After dropping off Yuki with Malina the group made their way to Sasuke's room. Sneaking in they were surprised to see Sakura sleeping in his bed, and Sasuke himself, sleeping into the chair. Carefully Gaara wrapped his sand around Sasuke forming a ball around him before lifting him up and walking to the initiation grounds.

 

Removing enough sand from Sasuke's body Naruto quickly put a paralysis seal on his forehead before activating it. The between the three of them they had `made' Sasuke over. Putting him in a dress and make up on his face, they took a variety of pictures of him in different poses.

 

Ending their fun with their `Sasuke Doll' Itachi had put a stronger genjutsu then normal on him, before removing the paralysis seal. Knowing that Sasuke will wake up any moment Naruto quickly left a note for Sasuke to follow before the guys left the area, laughing the whole way.

 

A little bit later Sasuke had woken up and noticed he was not in his room anymore. Looking around he saw a scroll on the ground. Picking it up he read the note:

 

Congratulations you have been selected to be in ANBU, but first in order to be deemed worthy you must be tested on your ability to see `underneath the underneath'. First you must find `for whom the bell tolls.'

 

`A church bell tolls to let people know they are welcome' thought Sasuke `but that is too obvious. Wait I think I know who it is.' Deciding that this was his best bet to find who he was looking for Sasuke began to head to the bookstore. Noticing he was starting to get some weird stares and looks. `I don't know what I did but if it keeps the fan girls away then I don't care' thought Sasuke happily.

 

Walking into the bookstore Sasuke was delighted to see that Kakashi was looking for the newest addition of Icha Icha Paradise. Kakashi only smiled brightly, at Sasuke's clothing and makeup, before giving Sasuke the next note, while trying not to say anything for fear of laughing. Sasuke quickly grabbed the note and tore it open.

 

Congratulations on solving this first riddle. As you can see these questions are about you and people you know. Now you need to find the `curry of life that lives in youth.'

 

Sasuke wasn't to sure on this one as he walked out the bookstore, luckily not hearing Kakashi bust out laughing. Walking around Sasuke soon passed by a lady dressed all in green sitting at a table with Hinata. Recognizing the lady as Kaede he then remembered that Lee was always talking about the `springtime of youth.' Nodding to Hinata and Kaede, Sasuke made his way to the former Team Gai's training grounds.

 

Nearing closer Sasuke was able to see Lee training with someone who looked like a mini-Lee, remembering briefly that he met the child yesterday at the party, but was struggling to remember his name. Daiki had seen Sasuke walk up in his clothing and was about to say something when he felt his dad's hand over his mouth. Lee then handed over his scroll to Sasuke, before leading Daiki to the edge of the grounds to have a race.

 

Opening the scroll Sasuke then read:

 

Where the pink flowers bloom, you shall find your response.

 

Recognizing that pink flowers blooming would be Sakura trees, and he only knew one person with the name of Sakura, Sasuke headed into town with a smile. Finding Sakura was easier then he thought as she was in the middle of town. Seeing her eyes widen as he got closer he was soon given a scroll which he gladly opened.

 

Repeat these hand signs, boar, monkey, sheep, dog, rooster. Then say `Kai' your surprise shall be revealed.

 

Not recognizing the pattern that the signs were in Sasuke quickly followed them before looking down and seeing himself in a dress. Hearing laughter coming from right behind him he turned around to see Itachi, Malina, who was holding a smiling Yuki, Gaara, and Naruto laughing with tears in there eyes. Sasuke was not happy until Naruto walked up and handed Sasuke a mask in the shape of a dog and said “welcome to ANBU, your initiation is a success. Practice is Monday morning at nine a.m., we meet at training at the Forest of Death. Your uniform is in your room, along with the standard katana, although if you prefer to use yours that is fine to. You shall receive the standard tattoo tomorrow at practice. Congratulations and welcome to ANBU.” Naruto said before heading into a store to begin his shopping for Ramen.

 

Getting his congratulations from his brother and Gaara, Sasuke quickly went home to change his clothes after agreeing to meet Sakura in an hour. Quickly taking a shower and getting dressed Sasuke saw his new uniform on his bed and couldn't stop smiling. Putting his mask on top of his uniform, Sasuke turned off the light and shut the door, looking forward to seeing Sakura again.