Nebula's Echo (a Naruto Fanfic)

Chapter 27

Third person POV

Team seven walked through the doors of the real room 301, and were instantly met with an intimidating sight. The room was full with shinobi, most of which looked way older than them, and way more dangerous. Sakura gulped. Her knees almost started shaking. She was afraid. Very, afraid.

But a sudden bump brought her out of her thoughts. Cei, who had resumed hanging on Sasuke like a white sack, had bumped her. Sakura could see the concerned purple eyes peeking through the curtain of white hair, and her heart soothed. She wasn't alone.

She had Sasuke, Ceiren and even Naruto, not that the last two would be much help, but they'll be there. Moral support really can make a difference.

Sakura gave Cei a reassuring smile and was met with a cute blink, think white lashes fluttering. Sakura's face flushed slightly.

Since the incident five days ago, she had completely changed her world views. Firstly, she no longer disliked Cei. Cei was a very nice person, and the CUTEST BEING ON EARTH!

Secondly, sure, she still liked Sasuke, and hoped beyond hope, that he would notice her. But, she also really, really wanted to see him and Cei being intimate. That would be, like, the most beautiful scene ever! And she could make quite some cash if she were to sell exclusive photos...

Sakura drifted off into her own little dreamland, weird giggles escaping her from time to time. One could practically see the dollar signs flashing by in her eyes coupled with a blushing expression and near drooling state. All in all, lets just say all the very intimidating shinobi filling the room retreated a step back.

The very next moment, Sasuke's back, which was already occupied by the white sack, was assaulted by a loud blondie.

"Sasuke~ Where have you been? Boy, how I've missed those broody little looks of yours!"

Ino tried clinging onto Sasuke's back, but the white sack came in the way. She fell down, and glared at the sack with vicious eyes. Just as she was about to get up and forcefully remove the evil sack, she was interrupted by the arrival of her team.

"Oh, it's you guys. I knew this was going to be a drag, but I didn't know it was going to be this lame."

Shikamaru and Choji came up to them, Choji carelessly munching on his chips. Shikamaru's insult got Naruto's blood boiling, and the blond instantly retalited.

"Eeeh, lookie here. All three stooges are here!"

Shikamaru narrowed his eyes at Naruto, the look in them dangerous.

"You know what pipsqueak, forget it! You're a waste of time."

Before Naruto could retort, he was interrupted by a voice he found even more annoying than Shikamaru and Ino, INO put together. That's saying something man.