After the hostile takeover of Konoha, the remnants of those loyal to Naruto dispersed across the world, planning for vengeance against Danzou. Sakura, now living in a frozen tundra, finds herself a few more allies she would have never once suspected.

Sakura's been kidnapped by the Akatsuki along with passive ANBU Captain Itachi. In between colliding emotions, twisted enemies, crude assassinations, salty tears and heart-warming smirks, love emerges in a whirlwind of crimson and fuschia...

“I try,” Sirius drawled, straight-faced, while Remus quietly resumed breathing.

This is just another infiltration mission, right? Granted, Sakura's target is the Akatsuki, but there is still no reason for this conflict in her heart. Little does she know that Itachi is just as disconcerted. ItaSaku. Spoilers up to Manga Chapter 353.

.:COMPLETE:. All Sakura ever wanted was to settle down happily with him. But as that dream crashes and burns, a new dream begins to take flight with someone she had never expected. .:Sakura x Sai:.

Byakuya does his job with stunning precision.