Remains and Dreams (Open to Naruto and/or Sakura)

[Uchiha Sasuke]

Here once more...

Was all a young man could think as he stood outside the tattered remains of the Uchiha District. His arms sat crossed over his open kimono- style shirt, a slight chill going over his body as a stray breeze would slide over his bare chest. His pants would follow suite with the breeze, their dark legs billowing slightly in it. Emotionless black eyes would stare blankly at the main entrance, slowly sliding to the red and white fan of his clan on each door.

Uchiha Sasuke, since his return to Konoha, would come here at least once a week- always stopping just at the entrance, but never going into his property. Even after being back in the Leaf for two years now, he still wasn't comfortable with revamping or fixing up the compound- not after what the deviant Madara had told him. A quick wave of heat would wash over the young man, closing his eyes for a moment before opening them to reveal crimson. The tomoe of his Sharingan would spin once, Sasuke's face warping into a visage of hate for a moment before he closed his eyes once more and took a deep breath, opening them to reveal the normal obsidian. Despite him being back and among Konoha again, Sasuke was still reluctant to take any sort of mission or anything, unless forced to by the Hokage. And even then, the ninja far from enjoyed teaming up with the likes of Sakura, Naruto and Sai- or at least as far from anyone else could tell, often jetting ahead of the team and finishing the mission on his own.

Though he knew that the three of them, especially Sakura and Naruto were trying to get Sasuke to open up, as well as start working together with them, but Sasuke was hesitant- and it showed. A slight slight sigh would escape the now expressionless face of Sasuke as he looked down for a moment, a silent war echoing within his mind, the ever constant decision whether or not to step into the domain roiling through him. Dust would puff up from the ground as he took a step forward, reaching out with one fingerless-gloved hand to touch the domain's door, his fingertips ever so lightly would touch the Uchiha crest for a moment. But after that moment his arm would fall gracefully to his side, his had bowed once more before turning to his right, and making a move to walk away from the domain once again...

[Haruno Sakura]

From her spot of secrecy, she observed his actions. It had been quite some time, but the tall figure merely stood there stiffly. The woman had followed him from a point in downtown where she spotted him through a grocery store window. Luckily, she had only a couple things in hand (to which she placed down quickly) for she had an assignment by Kakashi. Staying her distance, they eventually came upon the Uchiha district- broken and almost fading. Although Sakura was trained, she could not be sure he didn't sense her. Distracted by questions, her efforts were not at her best. Had this been the first time he's come here? She answered herself, for she wouldn't doubt that this had become a routine.

Her eyelids lowered. After all that's happened, she couldn't blame him for not going in yet. It would take time, but she thought the compound should surely not be abandon forever. Sakura's attention was grasped as she was wisped out of her thoughts; he had moved. She watched him lift his hand to trace his fingers along the door. Was he going in? Sakura breathed again when he lowered his hand.

While her mission was to spy on Sasuke, she still felt the need to try to talk to him. Sasuke was always distant -she knew- but perhaps she would be able to see something going on with him. A bit of hopefulness arose as she thought that even maybe he would tell her just a little. Jumping from the full tree softly, she began to walk cautiously to wards him. In a voice only loud enough for him to barely hear, she spoke his name.

"Sasuke.."

[Uchiha Sasuke]

It was spoken just as Sasuke made a move to walk away. His back was turned to the voice, but he knew who it was. Switching gears as to not show is temporary moment of weakness, he would turn to his left slightly and glance back at the person. Obsidian eyes met with pale green as Sasuke looked Sakura right in the eye, neither blinking nor breaking the gaze.

"Sakura... so you did end up following me today." Sasuke's monotone, emotionless voice would say, almost in a curt, polite fashion. Despite being back in Konoha for a couple years now, he still almost seemed to avoid his fellow "rookie nine". Even though he did try to avoid them, there was two who always tried to get something out of him, Sasuke knew it wasn't merely because they selfishly wanted to know what happened, but to see what Sasuke was up to in the years he was gone- and how he's changed.

Sasuke would turn around fully as another gust of wind picked up, blowing Sasuke's hair and clothing back slightly- his eyes never blinking, and still never breaking away from Sakura's. Sasuke did this to test the girl- knowing that like the rest of Konoha- she was also probably still fearful of the Uchiha, the once rumor of him killing Itachi now fact- the man once considered one of the mightiest ninja's in Konoha having been slain by his young "lesser" brother. And so Sasuke waited to see what the pink haired kunoichi would do, whether she'd freeze and not speak, or start verbally interrogating him.

[Haruno Sakura]

Sakura wanted to smirk for the reason that she was pretty sure Sasuke figured she had been following him, but his glance forced it down. Instead, she merely stared back, unsure of what to say. Admit she had been stalking him basically? She'd pass; he already knew. From before, Sakura thought she had known everything about him; all of the little tricks and faces he showed when he was really feeling or thinking something else. But it's been so long, and he was almost nothing but a stranger now. A stranger with a rather intimidating stare and confident stance; if there was anything beyond that, Sakura was unaware. It was almost as if one move and she would fall into her grave..

She let the pink wisps of hair fall gracefully back down as the wind whispered something solemn. Out of all the things going on in her mind, a blank stare and a quiet tongue was present. Sakura wanted to speak-- to say anything at all instead of merely standing there. But a conversation with the Uchiha was not an easy deed to begin. She opened her mouth to speak, but she couldn't find her voice at first. Still a confident stare, she tried to hide her faulter. "Have you.. been well?"

Resisting the urge to squeeze her eyes shut, she took a longer pause when she blinked. The girl smiled a bit, but it was but another faulter and she looked. Anxiety rose when her mind began to think of all the negative things he could be thinking of her. Pathetic.. weak girl. Yes, he probably had much enjoyment out of this. But then, Sakura stopped. When did she begin to care of what others thought? She shoved those thoughts down, for it didn't matter. Locking eyes with him again, she waited for a response.

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[Uchiha Sasuke]

"Tch..."

Sasuke scoffed at the pointless question. Had he been well? Him? Uchiha Sasuke- the last true Uchiha? The one who's murder of his own brother continued to haunt every minute of his life? The one who had that lecherous "Madara's" voice echoing through his nightmares nearly every night? What a pointless question.

However, Sasuke's visage did not portray just how angry that question made him- emotion was a sign of weakness... and he would not show the kunoichi any sort of weakness. Least not on purpose. Sasuke took a step forward, beginning a slow walk. As he passed Sakura he would slightly- but far from gently- bump the girl's right arm, turning slightly so the sheathed kusanagi strapped to the small of his back would just barely miss her. He had to admit, he was curious as to whether or not she would follow him more- be it in "secret"- or actually continue to try to get him to talk.

Despite his 'unwant' to talk to Sakura- the fact that he didn't just flash away had to of sent some sort of signal to the girl. Sasuke knew she still felt something for the Uchiha, though exactly what was still a slight mystery to him. Sasuke also knew one other thing- she feared him, even after two years of being in his presence, Sakura- like the rest of Konoha, still feared the young, and yet god-like Uchiha...

[Haruno Sakura]

There was no response from him in a moment (with the exception of a click of the tongue) that seemed to last forever. Haruno Sakura growled curses within her mind, for she knew she had irritated him. What else is new.. this may be more difficult already that I initially- She froze. Slowly, he began to walk to her. Without any sign or much hint of emotion, she was clueless as to his future actions. As he continued to shorten the distance between the them, she looked foreword and surely not at him. A hardened expression with narrowed brows painted her face, as shined-over eyes. (whether from the anticipation caused fear or the sun, she couldn't tell.) She could feel the heat as her body jerked suddenly. Her eyes watched as his chokuto just nearly hit her.

Her stomach dropped as she naturally grasped her shoulder if the pain should be there. Luckily, there wasn't any and let her arm drop again. The pink hair kunoichi looked up to the sky slightly as her lip quivered from wanting to speak. And as if Kakashi could hear her, she stated mentally, "That's it. I'm not doing this.." Along with anger, she couldn't help but feel sad as well. "Suppose I deserved that," she mumbled sarcastically and probably inaudible to him. She turned around slowly when she spoke to see his back; eyes were immediately drawn to the Uchiha crest.

Desire arose. Desire to gather up chakra in her right fist. Then collide it with his back.. or his neck.. or his head; anything for the matter. Sadly she admitted to herself a few droplets of scarlet would have been enough. She sighed as the blood lust weaned away- she couldn't stay mad at the Uchiha and she hated that. (thinking about it, it was just a bump, but still. It made her angry that he would do that- if anyone would for the matter.) She took another deep intake of air and let it out slowly. Despite her needing to just take a hint and leave him be, she justified it by just being her mission to stay. Though her initial mission was just to spy. Still, this mission would require deeper reasoning with him for it wasn't that easy to spy on an Uchiha. His slow strides brought to her attention that she perhaps had another chance. Trying to compromise or at least not anger him again, she began to speak.

"I'm sorry." He should be the one apologizing.. "I-" She searched her mind, but what was there more to say? She blew it. She was still useless.

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