Downfall (A Rock Lee fanfic)

The Past Often Repeats Itself

Chapter 9: The Past Often Repeats Itself

(Tenten's POV)

My eyelids lazily pulled apart and I was left staring to the far wall of my room. I supported myself on my elbows and furrowed my brows. When did I get here?

Footsteps on the stairs put me on high alert, but I relaxed when I saw Sakura, though something was nagging at me from deep in my mind. I fully sat up and rubbed my eye, swinging my legs off the edge of the bed. "Hey Sakura. What're you doing here?" I grumbled, fumbling for my bedside water to moisten my throat.

Sakura put down the cup of tea she had left to get and sat on the chair next to Tenten's dresser. "How are you doing Tenten? You scared me pretty bad when you passed out." I arched my eyebrow in confusion. "When did I--." My eyes had shifted to my sidetable, and there sat a folded and half crumpled piece of paper.

Lee.

My eyes grew to the sizes of saucers and I slowly turned to my pink haired friend as it all came forward in my head. "Lee..."

I leaped up, Sakura mirroring my movements and stepping in my way. Being in my way at a time like this was not a smart move. "Now now Tenten, lie back down. You shouldn't move so quick after passing ou--." "Sakura, move." I growled, glaring viciously at her as a plan began unraveling in my mind.

"Tenten, as your medic ninja I cannot permit you to--." "MOVE SAKURA!!" I shouted, violently shouldering her out of my way, though im pretty sure she let me. I stomped past her, grabbing at my backpack. I was tearing weapons and scrolls and maps off my shelves, putting some large summoning tools that I was using for decoration back into their scrolls. All the while Sakura was following me, trying to calm me down. I knew Sakura was strong, but I also knew that she would only hurt a friend as a last resort.

"I already told Lady Tsunade about Lee." "Oh yeah? Whats she gonna do?" I replied bitterly, remembering how much I had always admired the Hokage, yet Sakura was the one who became her apprentice. It just added to my anger.

Usually I never thought bitterly of Sakura for this. Sakura is my friend and I would never let something like that ruin our relationship. I mean, i wasn't her bestie or anything but we were still moderatly close. But right now, I was more angry than I had ever been.

"She'll be sending a team after him to bring him back." Sakura continued, either not noticing my bitter tone or ignoring it.

I scoffed. "Yeah, like she did with Sasuke?" This shut my medic ninja friend up immediatly.

I was packing water and food supplies when Sakura finally raised her voice again.

"Tenten, what are you doing!?" The cherry blossom shouted, stomping a foot against the ground. I paused and turned to look at the pinkette. "Packing." I reported with a slight growl in my voice.

"Why?"

I zipped the bag shut finally and hoisted it up on my shoulders. I made my way for the door.

"I'm going after him." I stated.

Sakura was in front of me in an instant, blocking my way. She grasped my shoulders. "What!? Why?? I already told you, Tsunade is taking care of it!! She's gonna organize a team and bring him back!!" I glared and tried to shoulder past her again, but it was clear that she wasnt moving easy this time.

"Oh yeah, just like last time with Sasuke right? And look at how well that turned out!! And they never even brought Sasuke back!!" I snapped, using all of my strength to knock her out of my way, even more angry that she had managed to make me think about Neji. I grabbed the doorknob and twisted it, storming out. Sakura followed.