Chapter 6 - Life and Death

Sakura stood there frozen; her green eyes were wide with disbelief. The thoughts that were running through her head, I could only imagine. She was probably overwhelmed and horrified at what I had just told her. I knew she didn't want to be pregnant with Sasuke's child or pregnant all. I looked down trying to find the right words to say. What would dad say in these kinds of situations? I'm sure throughout his years of being an angel he's been in this situation at least once.

I placed my hand on her shoulder; I think I knew what I wanted to say. I opened my mouth to speak, but was then cut off by Sakura, "Don't joke around like that Naruto," she said firmly. "It's not funny at all."

"It's not a joke, Sakura-chan, I wouldn't joke around about something this serious," I said. "You are really pregnant."

"No! No! I won't believe it!"

"I'm sorry but, it's-it's true. I have an ability to detect presence that includes new human presences..."

Tears welled up in Sakura eyes, as she backed up into the counter, slowly sliding down it. She covered her mouth with her hand, shaking her head. My eyes lowered as I watched tears stream down the pinkette's cheeks. I sat down in front of her and took her hand, "Don't worry, Sakura-chan, everything will be alright!"

"No! No, it won't be alright! I have a baby that I never wanted in the first place! I'm pregnant with-with his baby!" Sakura cried as tears continued to stream down her cheeks.

"This is all happening for a purpose; I'm not sure what purpose that is but-" I was cut of short by Sakura laughing through her tears. "This is all happening for a purpose? What purpose would that even be, Naruto?" she asked, looking at me. "I don't want this baby! It will turn out just like him!"

She got up and ran into the other room; a confused look spread my face, what was she doing? I stood back up to my feet and looked in the other room. She was sitting on the couch, putting on her pink tennis shoes, "He-hey, where are you going? You know I'm supposed to go wherever you go!"

"I'm getting rid of this baby!" Sakura announced, sniffling. "I don't want it! I refuse to carry and bear this child."

"Wait, are you thinking what I think you're thinking?" I asked, going into the room.

"Yes! I'm getting an abortion. Do you know what an abortion is?"

"Like hell I know what an abortion is! I can't allow you to do this, Sakura-chan!"

"Listen you are just my guardian angel, not my father!" Sakura snapped, standing to her feet and walking past me. "It's my body, this is his baby, and I want nothing to do with it!"

"Do you realize what you are going to do?" I asked, walking towards her. "I mean really, do you?"

Sakura looked at me with her tear stained face and nodded, "I do! I'm keeping my life as it was, child free."

"You're just thinking of your life?" I laughed a bit. "What about the small life inside of you. It may be Sasuke's… but… don't you think it deserves a chance at life?"

Sakura placed her hand on the doorknob and shook her head. I looked down, she really did want to get rid of this child regardless whether it was defenseless and helpless or not. I sighed gently, and closed my eyes, "Okay, if you want to get rid of it, you can."

"Let's go," she said gently. "I want it gone as soon as possible."

I placed my hands behind my head and nodded, "Alright, just know… I don't approve of this decision. My whole job is to protect human lives from harm. I don't like the thought of killing, unless if it's necessary."

"That's you, okay?"

I sighed again, "Right."

I followed Sakura as we walked through the streets of Konoha; I knew where we were going already, Konoha Hospital. All the way I tried to convince her to reconsider her decision of letting the baby go. But she refused to listen to me; she wasn't going to back down from what she was setting out to do. What would dad do in this situation, how would he handle it?

I continued to feel the baby's presence slowly moving around in Sakura, it was so small and innocent. It didn't know of its own existence or how it came to be. I kept wishing that something in her would change her mind, to wake her up for her to see that…

All my thoughts seized when I felt a deep anger close by, I looked around quickly scanning the streets. This could only be one person, Sasuke. It wasn't time to face him, not now anyway. I grabbed Sakura by the wrist and stopped her. Sakura looked back at me, "Hey, what are you-!"

I covered her mouth with my hand, "It's him. It's not time to meet with him again. Stay quiet and follow me, Sakura-chan."

Sakura eyes moved to my face, I could see fear beginning to take control of her; she nodded. I took my hand off of her mouth and began to walk quickly around the corner. I looked around, as I guided Sakura down the streets of Konoha. Where was he? Which way was he coming from? Sakura looked around frantically, her breathing beginning to get heavy and her hands began to shake. I looked at her, "It's okay, he won't get you. I won't allow him to."

She nodded, but I could still sense the fear in her. Suddenly, I felt the angry presence grow closer and stronger. I looked to my left and finally located him, there he was, walking down the street, a hand in his pockets, his hair draping down his face, his eyes downcast, staring at the cell phone in his free hand. We definitely had to get out of here now. Sakura looked over in the direction I was looking, her eyes widen, "Naru-!"

"I know, I know, calm down." I said, moving quicker down the street.

I looked up at each building we passed, looking for some place where I could hide Sakura away from him. My mind was racing a mile a minute, I had been in these situations dozens of times, but even now the pressure is overwhelming. My thoughts halted once again, when I heard Sakura's phone ring. I looked over, Sasuke was calling her. Sakura reached into her purse and desperately began to search for the phone. But, I knew it was too late. I knew he must have heard and recognized the ringtone because instantly because he spotted us.

"Sakura!" he shouted angrily.

"Sorry about this, Sakura-chan!" I shouted, scooping her up. "Hold on!"

I began to run with the pinkette in my arms, the people of Konoha stared at me if I were crazy. But, I didn't care; I was going to protect Sakura no matter what! Sakura held onto me for dear life, she was even more afraid then she was only a few moments ago.

"Give her back to me, damn it!" I heard Sasuke exclaim.

I didn't look back, I didn't respond, I just kept running. I dodged and weaved through crowds of people hoping somehow I would be able to shake Sasuke. I turned another corner and looked around the street. There were tons of places where we could shake him here! I continued running, but kept an eye out for any opening.

"When are you going to stop running? I chase you to the ends of the earth! I will get back what belongs to me!"

Sakura buried her face in my shirt and shuttered at his words, "Please, don't let him get me! Please!" Sakura exclaimed.

An angry expression appeared on my face, I knew Sasuke had treated her badly, but I had no idea that Sakura was this afraid of him, "Teme, you will never lay another finger on Sakura-chan! I will never allow you to harm her again!" I shouted. "You've caused her so much pain! As long as I'm around, you will never be able to cause her pain again!"

I heard Sasuke snarl back in reply. Sweat began to run down my face, I started to run faster. I couldn't let him get Sakura, I just couldn't. I ran past building after building, but there was still no place to hide. I couldn't go inside a building without being seen going in.

Dad! I need your help! Guide me to safety! I thought.

No sooner when I said that, I heard dad's voice right behind me, "Excuse me, you there, sir!"

I looked back and saw my dad with his hand on Sasuke's shoulder, restraining him to move. Sasuke in return, began shouting at him and shoving him away.

Right, Naruto!

I nodded and as soon as I heard the directions, I looked to my right and saw an alleyway. A brown haired guy was standing in the back taking out the garbage. I turned down the alley, "Huh? What in the world? Sakura! Who's-?"

"I'll answer what you want, just let us in," I said. "There's no time for chit chat!

"Please, Shikamaru!" Sakura begged.

"Is it Sasuke?" Shikamaru asked.

"Yes!"

He opened the door to the back, "Come in."

A/N - So after a month or two, I have finally updated this fanfiction! XD Sorry it's not as long as the other chapters, but I hope you liked it! :D

Oh, and before I forget.

To those who have a problems with my stories: I really don't give a crud about what you think, I've been writing for eleven years and where I do make mistakes here in there in my writing, I definitely know how to write. If you want to give me some "constructive criticism" get your pathetic self off of anon and get some guts to tell me what you think with an actual username.

Sorry guys, had anon insult my writing and thought if they came back I give them something to read.