Part 1: How could you leave me for him? (A Sasuke Uchiha Love Story)

Kumiko’s POV

I got there as soon as I possibly could. But I was too late…

Sasuke was lying dead, on the floor, needles sticking out of every inch of his body. I felt my heart shatter just looking at him. “Sasuke,” I screeched, running towards him. I noticed the girl crying over him and screamed, “Get out of the way Pinky,” before falling to the floor in front of him.

Sasuke’s POV

‘Uh…what happened?’ I thought. But then the reality came flooding back and I immediately wondered about Naruto. I felt a body underneath me and, upon further investigation I realized it was a girl, one with long, dark, bluish-black hair. She seemed familiar but because I couldn’t see her face I didn’t try to remember.

“Ugh, get off me. I can’t breathe,” I moaned.

“Sasuke…” the girl stated looking up at me. No way…it couldn’t be her. It’s not possible.

Hikari’s POV

Inari shot an arrow at the oncoming storm of rogue ninjas. I watched as the whole town proclaimed their strength against the ninjas and, with the help of Kakashi and Naruto, forced the ninjas to run shamefully, with their tails between their legs, away from the village.

I also watched as a girl with dark bluish-black hair, most likely the same age as me, talked to Sasuke. She seemed familiar but I couldn’t quite place her. I don’t know; I might just be superstitious. Of course, quoting Kakashi, when a ninja gets a feeling about something they should plan ahead for it.

Kumiko’s POV

“Sasuke…are you sure your alright?” I asked.

“Ya, I’m fine,” he replied shortly. “What are you doing here?” he questioned.

“I…” How could I tell him that I was worried he would be killed? How could I tell him that I wanted to protect him from the girl Hikari? “I came here to speak to Kakashi.” I saw his face fall slightly. I didn’t want to cause him any more pain but I am the one who broke up with him. What else is there possible for me to do?

“I want to stay in the Leaf Village for a while,” I explained. “I need to speak with Kakashi to arrange it.” It wasn’t a very good lie, but it was the first that came to mind. And I had been meaning to spend some time away from the office. I’ve only got a few months left. What better way than to spend it than with Sasuke.

But I can’t let him know the truth. I’ve caused him enough pain. He doesn’t need this added with it. No matter what happens with us, it will still end with him in heartbreak. I don’t want that for him.

Hikari’s POV

I ran up to Sasuke and the girl and immediately, my eyes fell upon the hand Sasuke had at her waist. I don’t know why, but something inside me stirred. I pushed any emotion down to the floor and was about to say something when I noticed Kakashi carrying Zabuza over to Haku. That made me realize…Haku.

He was dead. I mean, I knew it would happen one day, but…to be like this. He was a good friend…no…a great friend. He never wanted to hurt my friends; he only ever did it for Zabuza. I couldn’t help but shed a silent tear for him.

Kumiko’s POV

“Who are you?” the pink-haired girl asked rudely.

“I’m Kumiko Mizuiro,” I stated formally.

Understanding dawned on her quite quickly and her earlier rude attitude was gone in a flash. “Oh, I’m so sorry Mizukage-sama. Please excuse my rudeness.”

“Mizukage,” came the voice of the blonde kid. “That’s so cool! How’d you do it?!?! You’re so young. You’ve got to be like 13, right? Not much older at least. How in the world did you pull off becoming Mizukage? Hey did you know, I’m going to be Hokage when I grow up? It’s going to be awesome. Oh and…”

“Naruto, shut up,” the pink girl yelled. “Sorry Mizukage-sama. By the way, my name is Sakura Haruno. This here is Naruto Uzumaki. And…” She noticed the blonde girl and yelled her over. “Hikari, this is Kumiko Mizuiro. You know, the Mizukage.”

Once the Hikari girl came over, Sasuke’s grip on my waist tightened ever so slightly that it was almost unnoticeable. However it did cause me to wonder on what he was thinking. Then I realized what position we must be in, and tried to, without causing attention, twist from Sasuke’s grip. He took the hint and put his arm down.

“How do you do Mizukage-sama? My name is Hikari Orobito. It is a pleasure to make your acquaintance.” I could almost hear the falseness of her tone seep into her words. But she at least knew how to introduce herself properly. Still doesn’t make up for what she did to my sister. Or to anyone else on her hit list.

I was about to reply but just then the white haired man, Kakashi Hatake, came over. “Oh, hello Mizukage-sama. It’s a pleasure as always.”

I realized that now with him here I had to reapply the façade. “Yes hello Kakashi-san. I came to speak with you…in private.”

He seemed to take the hint. “Of course. Naruto, Sasuke, Sakura, Hikari, go take the villagers back home. We shall meet back here in approximately one hour.”

“Yes sir,” they all replied at the same time.