Maybe your not so bad. Maybe. (Sasuke Uchiha) Book 2

Chapter 9

   I turned around and saw it was Lady Tsunade.  My first instinct was to glare at her.  I would never be in this much pain if it wasn't for her.  Then I realized she was doing what she thought was best for me.  She didn't know Kakashi and I had got into a fight and she most definitely didn't know how much pain Sasuke had caused me.

    I tried my best to smile but it probably looked more like a grimace.  She held a small smile on her face.  "I figured you were on your way to the hospital.  I just wanted to let you know the team came back in horrible condition but now they are all fine and healing.  The mission... well...."  "It was a fail."  She looked me straight in the eye and nodded. 

    I knew that would be the case, but it didn't stop my eyes from watering up.  I mentally screamed at myself.  I knew this would be the outcome so why did I feel the need to cry?

   Because deep down I had hope.  The hope that Naruto could bring Sasuke back to me.  The hope that I would get to feel his warm embrace just one more time.  I sighed knowing none of that would ever happen.  I noticed Tsunade held a look of pity.  I glared at the ground.  I didn't want pity or compassion.  None of that would help me.  I wanted Sasuke back.

   I used to laugh at the girls who fell for Sasuke and then cried when he broke their heart.  I used to put them so low that I never thought they could become ninjas.  Now I knew I was no better than them.  I had let Sasuke in and he had thrown my broken heart back at me.

   I didn't realize my hands were balled into fists and my whole body frame was shaking until Lady Tsunade placed a comforting hand on my shoulder.  "Ryoko, I know it hurts, but your going to get through this.  Your a tough kunoichi.  You wouldn't be a Chunin if you weren't."  With that said, I watched as she slowly walked away.

   I ran to the woods in a frustrated heap.  The woods always seemed to comfort me.  I fell to the ground and let out small crys of agony.  I was upset.  I wanted nothing more than to see Sasuke in this kind of pain.  I wanted him to hurt.  I cried myself to sleep while laying on the grassy wooded area.

                                                           *Sasuke's P.O.V*

     I sighed as I walked back to my room, from my training.  I was getting stronger and I knew that.  I had beat Naruto, which meant I was one step closer to my goal.  The goal many thought was unreachable, unattainable.

    That's when my thoughts took a turn for the worst.  I began to think about Ryoko.  Was she happy right now?  Of course not you idiot.  You left her.

  I glared at the floor of my room.  I knew she was hurting but she knew I would be back for her.  I knew she was the one.  I just had to complete my goal first and then we would be able to have our future together.  If she even wants to have a future with you.  You heard her when you left.  She didn't want to bear your children and marry you.  What if, by the time you come back, she's married and has children?  My anger was getting higher.  Shut up! 

  I then knew what I had to do.  I had to make sure somebody was watching her while I wasn't there.

   I went to Orochimaru and we began talking.  I glared at him the entire time.  This man was nothing but a pawn that was going to help me become stronger.  I waited for his response impatiently.  "You want me to send one of my best men to watch Ryoko?"  I gave a sharp nod and I realized he was thinking everything over.  He gave a sadistic smile and told me exactly what I wanted to hear.  "Alright.  Killing two birds with one stone is always easier."  I wondered what he meant but I didn't stick around long enough to ask.