Disclaimer: I do not own Naruto.
Falling Skies
It didn't come as a surprise to Sakura that Sasuke left.
She lied on the bench when she woke, watching the sky above for the longest time.
Her eyes were dry.
Her heart was hollow.
The day he walked away from her.
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It didn't come as a surprise to Sakura that Naruto left too.
She sat in the ramen stall, staring at the empty seat besides her for the longest time.
Her ramen was untouched.
Her mind was blank.
The day he made his promise to her.
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It didn't come as a surprise to Sakura that Kakashi left as well.
She waited at the bridge, watching the river flowed for the longest time.
Her hands were cold.
Her pride was hurt.
The day he stopped training with her.
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It didn't come as a surprise to Sakura that everyone left.
She stood at the edge of forest, glancing back at the village she left for the longest time.
Her smile was sad.
Her dream was lost.
The day she stopped waiting for them.
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