An Arranged Marriage { A SasuSaku fanfic }

Chapter 16- Trouble

Sasuke's father picks us up. We quickly drive to the hospital where I rush into my small office, grabbing my coat and necessary materials.

"What room is Uchiha Mikoto in?" I ask Mei, one of our receptionists.

"586." She says, and I nod.

"Thank you!" I yell, already running down the hall and into the elevator. I quickly run out the door and to Mikoto's room. I knock politely, but when no one answers I yell, "I'm a doctor and I'm coming in!" I open the door and slightly gasp as I see Mikoto. She's a pale white, coughing and wheezing, and sweat is also noticeable on her beautiful skin. "Mikoto-san." I whisper, heading to her side. "I shall be assisting you. Please stay as calm as you can." She slightly nods and I continue, doing my usual checkup of checking her blood pressure, heartbeat, and reflexes. Blood pressure and heartbeat above normal, reflexes normal.

Hmmmmm....

I grab a notepad and write down some possible diseases.

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
Angina
Supraventricular Tachycardia
Pulmonary Edema
Pneumonia
Lymphangioleiomyomatosis

Suddenly, a nurse enters. "Ahhh.... finally. Doctor Haruno-Uchiha. We have been waiting for you."

"Hai. What have you and the team noticed about this patient?"

"Well, it seems as if something is restricting her airway and blocking oxygen to her heart, reducing her blood pressure and heartbeat."

"That's what I've come to conclude... Let me try one more thing." I say. I think that it could be what I think it is. "We need blood tests done on the patient."

"Hai!" She yells, running out the door. I sit down next to Mikoto and help her regulate her breathing.

And that is when I notice the slight foam at her mouth. My eyes widen. "Mikoto-san, please, stay strong. Be calm." I tell her, and she nods. "Once we get you better, you can tell us who did this to you."

At that moment, the nurse enters the room, this time with the necessary materials. We set up and I draw blood from her. "Send it to Lady Tsunade and have her check it. Tell her it's from Sakura."

"Hai!" She replies, running out the door. I look deep into Mikoto's eyes and I start to feel uneasy. For once, I hope I'm not right. I feel as if whoever did this is an expert. Even though I'm an expert on poisons, this will be a real challenge. If it is him...

A few minutes later, the same nurse, Anna, returns, face grave. "You were right. She is poisoned, but to what degree we don't know."

"Alright, thank you." I respond, and she nods. "Mikoto-san, it seems as if we will have to pump your stomach. Although it is very risky, it will most likely heal you completely." She nods and I call for a male nurse to help me take her to the ICU.

"How is she?" Mr. Uchiha asks, and I turn to him.

"I can't say she'll be okay, but I can say we're doing everything in our power to make her better again." I respond, and he nods.

"Thank you."
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"Whew. That was tough." I wipe the sweat from my brow and the fellow surgeons nod.

"Excellent work as usual, Uchiha-san." A fellow surgeon says, and I blush, at the comment or name I was called by, I don't know.

"Arigato." I reply, taking off the surgeon uniform and washing my hands. I take my hair out of its ponytail and start to head to Mikoto's room. "I'll be off."

"Hai!" The surgeons respond and I nod once more before leaving the ICU.

I knock on Mikoto's door and a muffled voice says "come in." I enter and smile upon seeing Sasuke, Itachi and Mr. Uchiha beside her.

"I'm sorry to ask you of this, but can I speak to you alone, Mikoto?" I ask and she nods. The three boys stand up and exit, Sasuke last and giving me a big hug before leaving. I blush.

"What is it, dear?"

"Well..." I sit down next to her. "I was wondering if you knew who did this to you." If my hunch is correct...

"I don't entirely remember, but I think it was a man with red hair." She says and my eyes widen in surprise. "And... someone else that I don't remember."

It is him!

"Sakura, honey. You okay?"

"Yes. If you'll excuse me, I need to talk with someone." I say, and she nods.

I quickly hurry out the room and run down the halls, ignoring Sasuke's calls. I need to get there, I need to! I dash down the halls and out the door, where I run to my destination. Suddenly, arms wrap around me. Fear rises in me. "Get off! Get off me, let go!" I yell, trying to push the stranger off me.

"Sakura, relax. It's just me." Sasuke's soothing voice says from behind me, and I relax, turning to face him.

"Sorry."

"What's going on?" He asks.

My eyes look around us, and then I whisper in his ear, "not here. Follow me." He nods and I grab his hand, and we head to the police station. "I know your father is the chief, but he would not want to hear the news. It's better if I go to my right hand."

"Your right hand?" He asks, confused, and I nod.

I knock on the door. "Come in." He says, and I open the door.

"Kakashi-sensei." I say, and he looks up.

"Hey- you're our teacher!" Sasuke says from behind us, and I slightly roll my eyes.

"Sakura, I always told you not to bring anybody here!"

"He's an Uchiha, and your student. Chillax." I reply, rolling my eyes.

"Anyways, what can I do for you?" He asks as Sasuke closes the door.

"I need you to pull up everything about the Akatsuki."