Yes, Hinata really IS dead. And this will be the last chapter, so it will be a little long.

Disclaimer: I don't own Naruto.

(To Naruto and Sakura)

"You're joking, right? Hinata can't be dead." Naruto quavered, his eyes starting to water.

"I only wish that I was joking." Sakura drawled, trying to hold back tears for Naruto's sake.

"Sakura, I want to see her-." Naruto tried to request, but immediately got cut off by her.

"No! If you do that, your heart will only ache more!" Sakura protested, pushing him back gently.

"Sakura, please..I just want to see her face once more." Naruto wavered, trying to act as tough as possible.

"Naruto-." Sakura tried to argue, but got interrupted by Naruto.

"Please..I just want to see Hinata's face again..please!" Naruto begged, letting a tear escape.

The tear cut the cake for Sakura. She looked away and thought about it. Naruto wanted to see her so badly, and he actually let such a weak emotion show in front of someone. Her heart and mind were fighting her, telling her a thought that shocked her. That would be decided later..

"All right..go ahead." Sakura agreed and gave him a quick hug. "I'm so sorry.."

Sakura then left, not wanting to hear his sorrow even a little bit.

Naruto sucked in his bottom lip, starting to reconsider seeing Hinata. But he had to see her once more..that face gave him peace for some reason. He walked closer and closer to her hospital door, and pushed on it.

(Outside the theater)

"And over here is the outside of the theater." Miss Lindy guided and laughed a bit. "It's not the most charming place, but it has nice space."

Miss Lindy, obviously missing Jack, gave him a tour of how the theater looked now. And of course, she was enjoying every minute of it; Even Jack was having a good time.

Suddenly, her eyes narrowed, hearing a queer sound.

"What's wrong?" Jack asked, noticing her nose crinkling.

"I hear..crying.." Miss Lindy replied, looking around.

"Crying?" Jack repeated her, and tried to listen for a sound like that.

"Ah! Sakura?" Miss Lindy exclaimed in shock and ran to the crying girl. "Why are you crying?"

Sakura looked up at her, only crying more.

"No..." Miss Lindy gasped, guessing the answer.

(In Miss Lindy's office, where Sakura was working on Hinata)

Naruto stepped slowly to the table where Hinata was laying, and looked solemnly at her. Hopeful, he checked her pulse. But of course, his hopes were thrown away.

"Nghh...hnm.." Naruto noised, trying not to cry. "H-Hinata...Hinata..."

He grasped her hand tightly and put it to his face. He hated seeing her dead body; It was like a reminder that she wasn't here anymore. Naruto wiped his tears real quick and gazed at her slightly bruised face.

"I wonder if you liked me, too.." Naruto thought aloud as he continued to stare at the beautiful girl.

(Back to Sakura and Miss Lindy)

"So, Hinata really is dead?" Miss Lindy asked, bewildered by her own question.

"Yes.." Sakura answered, her voice airy and cracked.

"Did she die after surgery? Or..?" Miss Lindy questioned, wanting more details.

"She died during surgery.." Sakura replied, angry at herself. "It's all my fault..if I had been a better medical ninja, I would of saved her.."

"Don't blame yourself." Miss Lindy said, trying to confort the guilty girl. "I think we all know that Hinata knew she was going to die."

"Still.." Sakura murmured. "There was hope..I could of done something, but.."

"You could of done something?" Miss Lindy queried, confused. "You mean you could of saved Hinata?"

"Yes, but for the price of my life." Sakura replied coldly.

(Back to Naruto)

Naruto laid beside Hinata on the hospital bed, staring at her closed eyes. He finally had stopped crying and decided to hold her dead body in sorrow.

"How's Heaven?" Naruto asked the dead girl as if she was there. "I hear it's a beautiful place, I'm sure you're there.."

He wrapped his arms around her, hoping that she would see him hugging her body, so she would know that he loved her. All he could do was hope. And hope he did.

(Back to Sakura and Miss Lindy)

"I see.." Miss Lindy said slowly, understanding the explanation Sakura gave her. "What is it that you plan to do now?"

"I plan to decide.." Sakura replied, her voice wavering. "I will listen to my heart, not my fears and guilt."

Sakura then took her leave, and left the room.

Miss Lindy and Jack looked at each other, both showing a worried face.

"What will she decide, I wonder?" Miss Lindy thought aloud, thinking of the possibilities.

(To Sakura, just outside Miss Lindy's office)

Sakura fixated her eyes on the door, wondering if she should enter or not. She took a deep breath, and touched the door with hesitance.

"Please..give me a sign." Sakura prayed aloud, but quietly.

Sakura opened the door, her heart beating at a quick pace. She stepped back, shocked at the scene before her.

"I've decided." Sakura whispered, staring at Naruto cuddling the dead girl.

Sakura quickly ripped a note off her notepad, and wrote a message with her emotions pouring out. She then quickly pulled Naruto off the bed and laid the note on his face.

"..Here I go." Sakura exhaled.

Her hands rested upon Hinata's chest and she began the surgery immediately. Her tears flew on Hinata, knowing the fate that would soon embrace her. But maybe, just maybe, she will be acknowledged as a great ninja. And not just a weak medical ninja, who stands on the side lines. She then uttered her last words.

"Live on through me, Hinata." Sakura uttered and fell to the ground with a smile on her face.

(One hour later)

Naruto's eyes opened slightly, only to see darkness surround him. He freaked out in a panic and stood up instantly, thinking he was blind. Though, it was just a note.

"Oh.." Naruto mouthed, embarrassed by his display. "Huh? A note?"

He skimmed the note with precision, and his mouth soon gaped in shock.

"Naruto, I had a tough decision to make. I had to decide if I should give my life to Hinata, and I thought I knew what to do.

I must admit, I was leaning on to not give her my life..but when I saw you hug her carcass, my heart went up my throat. I knew what had to be done, so I did it.

Yes, I did the jutsu that that lady used on Gaara, on Hinata.

Though, you can't stop me if you even wanted to. Because by the time you read this, I'll be dead.

I just wanted to say that, I love you and all the friends I made here at Konoha. Hopefully, after today, I'll be noticed as at least a good ninja.

And I also hope that you and Hinata hit it off. Go get her, tiger. :)

Good-bye, Naruto." The note stated.

Naruto's mouth quivered as tears ran down his cheeks. Why did Sakura have to do that?! He loved her too...

Suddenly, a warm hand perched itself on Naruto's shoulder, making him look back. His heart melted; Hinata was right behind him, alive and well. He couldn't say a single word, he only was able to hug her as tightly as possible.

He loved her..so much.

(At the funeral)

Everybody from Konoha stood in front of Sakura's grave, grieving over the loss of her. The news of Sakura's death spread like wildfire, due to her sacrificing her own life for another. Everyone mourned. Even the Hyuugas.

And just like the story states, the news spread like wildfire.

"Sasuke, we have to go you know." Karin reminded, seeing the stout Sasuke grieving over a friend.

"I know." Sasuke simply replied and stood up. "Let's go.."

The two left, with Sasuke looking back to see her grave.

"Sakura, you used to be such a weak ninja. But, ever since you grew up, you've grown stronger and stronger." Sasuke thought to himself as if he was speaking to her through prayer. "I will acknowledge you as a ninja, and not just a good ninja, a great ninja."

Sasuke vanished, leaving the dead Sakura smiling up in heaven. He actually came.

"Such an honorable death.." Hinata spouted, though in respect.

"Yes..it was.." Naruto agreed, still grieving. "Hey, Hinata."

"Y-yes?" Hinata stuttered, looking up at the tall ninja.

"Follow me." Naruto ordered politely and guided her to a pretty lake in Konoha.

"Wow..it's so..so..b-beautiful.." Hinata said, her breath being taken away by its beauty.

"It is." Naruto smiled and looked back at the girl. "You know..umm..Sakura gave me a little message in her note and..I.."

"Yes?" Hinata asked, her face glowing beautifully with the sunset.

"I plan to get you." Naruto answered and quickly wrapped his arms around her waist. "All of you."

The "couple" kissed a short while, leaving Hinata silent in words.

"One step at a time." Naruto chuckled.

Well, that's the end. I hope you enjoyed the story and all its storiness.

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