Naruto Fan Fiction ❯ I'll Cover You ❯ Will I... ( Chapter 12 )

[ Y - Young Adult: Not suitable for readers under 16 ]

Naruto: And we're back! It's time for another chappie of I'll Cover You! Oh yeah!!

Sakura: Hey Naruto...?

Naruto: Yes, Sakura-chan?

Sakura: I couldn't help but notice that something's missing... I can't quite put my finger on it though. What do you think?

Sasuke: It's almost as if it's quieter...

Kakashi: Yes, a lot quieter. But there's less distraction than normal...

Iruka: --nods-- That and there's no food. There's always food when Miss Raven's here--

All: ....!

Naruto: Tsuki-san's gone!

Sakura: Gone? But Raven-san can't be gone! We were all going to rent a movie later... It was either gonna be RENT or Loveless! They're both her favourites!

Sasuke: Never the less, it's not like her to just up and disappear before a chapter's opening.

Kakashi: Maybe she's close by....

Iruka: I really hope she's alright! She can't survive on the streets alone- she's not smart enough to be afraid of cars!

Naruto: (whispered) Hey, Sasuke...

Sasuke: Dobe?

Naruto: I'm gonna take a shot at writing this chapter on my own. If Tsuki-san does it, it can't be that hard, ne?

Sasuke: Naruto, I really don't think that's such a good idea--

Naruto: Roll disclaimer!

Guess what? I don't own Naruto! You'd think I would cause it's me, But I don't! ...Weird...

I'll Cover You, chappie 12.
As told by Uzumaki Naruto.

Iruka-sensei! You're so nice to buy me all of this ramen!

Well, of course Naruto! Do you honestly think that I would just let you starve?

Naruto, the future Rokudaime of Konohagakure, the noble village hidden in the leaves, ran ahead of his two slowed comrades, letting the sun wash over his face as he sprinted. Actually, he didn't sprint. It was more of a leisurely jogging pace. But that was enough- not all that much was needed to overtake that bastard... that horrible person... that cold-hearted king of good looks and over usage of hair products. The ice-king himself, Uchiha Sasuke.

Of course, Sasuke was panting at the amount of energy that his finely manicured, plucked and painted body had to exert to keep up with the lord of all ramen. Sakura ran a little ahead of Uchiha, displaying the perfect way that chakra balance should be administered by running.

Ah, she was beautiful, this girl. Her short, soft hair blew in the slight breeze. Viridian eyes glinted and sparkled with caution and awareness. Her body, perfectly positioned to run another hundred miles or kill any enemy ninja at any given moment, was running almost alongside him, poise dictating her movements. Almost alongside him- for truly, there was never any ninja as great, powerful, and all knowing as Uzumaki Naruto. Yes, you'd better believe that one.

Uchiha attempted to pull back his flailing self-confidence from the brink of the cliff on which it stood ready- at the slightest implication- to throw itself over the edge, into the snake's open jaws once again. He shouted out for Naruto, Lord of all ninjas and ramen alike, to please, please slow down so that he may rest. The long travels to Sunagakure had tired him greatly.

Naruto paused, raising his eyes to the sky to determine the sun's path across the heavens, and thus, know the time. "Yes, I suppose..." he stated magnificently, in a voice to suit the gods themselves. "We may rest for a small while."

The Uchiha urchin, over swept with gratitude, threw himself to the craggy ground at Naruto's feet, begging his pardon and offering his thanks. The Naruto-god brushed him aside; he had no need of any more fangirls, or fanboys.

However, he tugged the lovely Sakura-chan by her delicate hand to a secret, hidden oasis of which the Uchiha knew not. He had other plans for this splendid maiden that day--

Sasuke: Naruto, that sucks. Seriously. I hate that almost as bad as Orochimaru. It sucks that bad.

Naruto: Well, it easy to write!! --polishes nails-- I think I picked up a little inspiration from Ero-sennin after all.

Sakura: Naruto, none of that would ever happen!! Sasuke-kun's a much faster runner than you! And he would never grovel at your feet like that!

Sasuke: Hn. Let me show you how it's done. Dobe.

I don't own Naruto. Tch. Like I'd want to own him.

I'll Cover You; Chapter 12.
As recorded by Uchiha Sasuke

I'll help you beat Itachi... I'll teach you the chidori.

The chidori.... I can really learn it?

It was dark. The young avenger sat apprehensively on the very edge of a high cliff, wondering what was to become of his life. His future.

Che... I sound like a Hyuuga. Dwelling on about futures like the answers are written in the stars...

Sasuke leaned forward on his haunches, despite the frigid wind whipping his face. His hair flew back, disrupting it's completely natural, non-chemical induced structure.

There was a light somewhere, he had to find it. He knew that it must exist. Darkness could not sunder all. Itachi would not win.

A loud, annoying voice interrupted his pensiveness. Two people entered his range of vision. One loud, obnoxious boy, clad all in orange, and one girl. The girl walked softly, the fresh moonlight shining off of her lithe form. And, the young Uchiha avenger wondered why he felt this way around the girl. Why she made him feel so... so helpless.

The orange dobe cantered about, saying one stupid sentiment after another, while Sasuke made his way to the girl. His only mission in life (besides killing Itachi, of course) was to revive the Uchiha clan. And now... to think that after all of this time he had finally found a way to--

Naruto: Gods, Sasuke! you thought mine sucked?

Sasuke: --blushes-- I'm not much of a writer....

Sakura: I thought it was good, Sasuke-kun!

Sasuke: ....

Kakashi: Hey, maybe I should write something... ne, Iruka?

Iruka: Hell no! You'd write smut! Probably little exerts from Icha Icha!!

Naruto: When I write the rest of mine, I can save Iruka-sensei and Kaka-no-baka-sensei from dangling 50 feet over a vat of boiling ramen.

Everyone: --sweatdrop--

tsukiraven: --loud yawn-- What's up guys? Why's everyone gathered around the computer?

Naruto: Tsuki-san died so now we're taking over her fanfictions!

Sasuke: (whispered to Sakura) Does he realize that that is Raven?

Sasuke, Iruka, Kakashi: Nope.

tsukiraven: Naruto... I'm sick and tired. I'm not dead- I was sleeping. Now give me back my computer so that I can fix whatever you guys wrote.

Naruto: Noo!! --to Jiraiya-- Ero-sensei! Tsuki-san wants to destroy my budding talents!!

Jiraiya: Well, we can't have that. Come with me, Naruto-no-gaki, and I'll show you (for the day) What it means to be a true writer! --sparkles--

tsukiraven: I shoulda stayed in bed...

I don't own Naruto. Add it to the list so that I can pick it up when I go out shopping, will ya, Kakashi?

Kakashi: I think you mean RENT and Loveless. You can't pick up a copy of Naruto, Raven.


I'll Cover You; The real Chappie 12
Sakura-chan! Let's go on a date!

I guess... maybe I am starting to care for her...

Sakura sat at Team seven's impromptu camp, humming the lyrics to a song from some movie or another. She never thought she would've admitted it, but it was boring without Naruto around. And Sasuke was acting strange.... she wondered why.

"Just you hair... It looks beautiful in the moonlight."

He had said that, he had really said that! Sasuke Uchiha had called Sakura beautiful!

'Well...' Inner Sakura supplied, 'more or less.'

Sakura sighed, throwing her head back so that the small wisps of wind caught her hair.

'No!' she thought suddenly. 'I'm on a mission to save Iruka-sensei's life! I'm not going to ruin it by being some love-sick little kuniochi!'

Inner Sakura didn't exactly agree. 'What's wrong with a little crush, every now and then? A little flirting, hugging, a sneak peek here or there while they're bathing...'

'ARGH!! Nononono NO!! I can't think like that!' Sakura smacked herself briefly and shook her head. Now wasn't the time. Not at all.

Groaning, she flopped backward, letting her body drop against the sand. She stayed there until sleep took her.
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"Sakura..."

'No, no go away Mom...'

"Sakura."

'...That's not Mom...'

Sakura was lifted off of her back. Instantly, her eyes snapped open and she reached for the kunai holster taped to her thigh. She paused when she saw who it was that had moved her. It was no attacker.

"Sa... Sasuke-kun?"

The Avenger nodded, brushing strands of raven hair out of his face. "Are you okay? You were unconscious. Naruto and I just got back from scouting."

Sakura nodded, her brain still reeling. She waited for the Uchiha to release her. He did not.

"You're sunburned," Sasuke dryly observed. At that, Sakura gently touched the skin of her own exposed shoulder, wincing at the contact. The skin was raw, red, and angry looking.

"Ouch... That's what I get huh?" Sakura smiled at Sasuke. He was not so forthcoming.

'Crashing and burning, we're crashing and burning here!' Inner Sakura shouted.

Sakura gave one more weak smile to Sasuke, then wiggled away from him. "I'm gonna put a few salves on these burns..." A little embarrassed, Sakura made to exit the area.

"Wait."

Sasuke's hand closed around her wrist. Sakura blushed and turned back. A strange sensation spread throught her body. It was a weird, tingly feeling. She shuddered. "Sasuke-kun?"

Slowly, almost shyly, Sasuke pulled a wrapped package out of his pocket. "I already brought salves... I came out to give them to you. Naruto's getting water." Sasuke lowered his head slightly. "He thought you might be dehydrated."

Sakura nodded. "You... You don't mind?"

Sasuke flushed, hiding it by bending over Sakura's arms to examine the intensity of the damage. "No. Turn your arm..."

They worked in silence for moments, Sasuke placing the medical poltices on the areas where the burns were worst. Sakura meekly attempted to help, but stopped when Sasuke glowered at her for knocking his hand accidentally.

When they were done Sakura pulled away, bowing in thanks. "Thank you, Sasuke-kun." She made to leave. "I guess I'll go help Naruto with tha water now."

Once more, Sasuke's hand gripped her thin wrist. He pulled, and Sakura lost her balance, landing with a soft thump against his chest. She turned around to face him, viridian eyes locked on onyx.

"Sa--"

Lips met in a frantic motion, as Sasuke pressed his mouth to Sakura's. He never was that good with words- actions were more his thing. He released her wrist and brought his hands around her, one on her waist and the other cradling her head. After a moment, he slowed down and kissed her properly.
--
'Wha... What's Sasuke doing?! Why- What...'

Inner Sakura had long since fainted dead away.

All that Sakura had hoped for had came true. She was a shinobi to be proud of. Sasuke was back. Sasuke was kissing her! But why then...

Why didn't it feel right?

A shuffling noise to the right caught her attention and she involuntarily turned, hand once again flying to the kunai holster. She saw nothing but an over turned bucket of water.

Sakura paled. 'Naruto...'
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tsukiraven: Sorry for such a short chappie! sasuke's and Naruto's little inserts made up for it, I hope.

We're coming to the completion of this little bit of SasuSakuNaru angst I've got going here. It'll end (meaning that Sakura will choose) right before they get to Suna. That means next chappie folks!

Kakashi: My team's growing up so well!

Sasuke: ...

Naruto: Haha! Who said we're your team, Kaka-sensei! I'm grown up enough to be all on my own now! I just hope that Sakura-chan finds it in her heart to realize that she should be with me, not Sasuke-teme!

Sasuke: ... (temper rising)

Iruka: My students seem to have so many problems...

tsukiraven: Hope you guys liked this one, sorry it's been taking me so long to update! I'll try to do better, I promise! Also please note that there will be more KakaIru coming up soon! And making an appearance will be Mizu--

--Kakashi hits tsukiraven on the head--

Iruka: Kakashi! What did you do that for?

Kakashi: --scratches head-- No reason really, Iru-koi!

tsukiraven: Ehehe... I see birds...

Sakura: Oh yes! For all who've been wondering, Miss raven has posted a link to the lemon of this story in her profile, so now you may all read it!

Until next time, Bai bai!