Shortly after the mysterious disappearance of Sasuke, Sakura hasn't been herself worrying each second where he can be. Sadara, Sakura's daughter is concerned for her father as well. Seeing this happen before my eyes, I jump into the ninja world. I appear at the front gate to the Hidden Leaf Village and run to Sakura's home. Well, I know where her parents live so I should get clues there. If not them then Ino can help me out. The people of the Leaf smiled and welcomed me back to the village since I've been gone for a while. After the Fourth Great Ninja War I left the ninja world for some time. It feels good to be back!
Once I reach the Haruno Residence I knock on their door and Sakura's mom answers. She looks surprised to see me as if I was gone for years. "Is Sakura here?" I asked blushing a bit. In that moment I got a serious case of the feels knowing I'm going to see my dear pink haired ninja friend. "She lives in her own apartment with Sasuke who mysteriously left the village again." Sakura's mom answered pointing to an apartment building. I smiled and dashed on. "Thanks!" I yelled. The very thought of seeing Sakura again got me emotionally high. One thing dawned on me though, what number is her apartment room? When I arrived I knocked on the first door and a heavyset lady with cream on her face answered. "Oops! Wrong room, sorry!" I felt embarrassed, but I kept knocking till I came across a small girl with red glasses, black hair, and a sweet smile.
"Is Sakura here?" I asked blushing again.
"Yes. Mom! Someone's here to see you!" Sarada yelled.
Sarada moved aside so I can enter, I walked slowly into the apartment room feeling like I'm going to faint. My heart was racing like mad I wouldn't doubt it if they can hear it. Sakura arrives in the flesh ready for the newly dawned day. Our eyes widen at the same time. "Rebekah..." She whispered. I walk slowly to Sakura and hold her in my arms. Sarada is a little confused because she never met me before. "You've grown." I said taking a look at the kunoichi. She smiled and as always it lit up my world. "You have too." Sakura noticed. "Yeah, in the thighs perhaps!" Sarada commented. "WHAT WAS THAT!?" I yelled holding my fist to her. The little one was a little scared. I still have Sakura's temper!
"Now Sarada, be nice to our guest here!" Sakura scolded.
"Sorry mom." She said disappointed.
"It's all good Sarada!" I said petting her head.
She didn't seem to enjoy that much. Sakura got us settled with some refreshments so we can talk about Sasuke. It was going to be hard discussing this because it's always been a touchy subject. I lowered my eyes to the table waiting for Sakura to bring us food. Sarada kept quiet for a few moments until she lost her patience. "Hurry up mom!" She demanded. "Sheesh Sarada! You about gave me a heart attack!" I gasped. The little girl laughed at my reaction. At least I was awake though. Sakura finally served us some dumplings and I inhaled mine. The two were shocked that I ate so fast. I giggled seeing they still have a full plate and mine was empty.
"So, about Sasuke: where is he heading?" I wondered.
"I don't know." Sakura answered taking a bite.
"Are we going to look for him?" I asked.
"We'll have to get orders from the Hokage." She said finishing up her food.
"It's been a while since I've seen Lady Tsunade." I said lighting up.
"She's no longer Hokage." Sadara said finishing her food.
"What? Who is?" I wondered.
It was none other than Naruto Uzumaki! He finally achieved his dreams to be Hokage, but he seems a bit out of it. Very tired from all the paper work and people coming in. "Naruto, do you know anything about Sasuke's whereabouts?" I asked. He yawned loudly and looked at the recent letter from a squad of ninja. "He's near the Hidden Sand Village." Naruto said showing us the letter. I couldn't read it since it was in Japanese, but Sakura and Sarada were able to. "What happened to the ninja who encountered Sasuke?" I asked. The Hokage sighed and bowed his head. "They died." We all gasped! Sasuke killed the ninja following him? What is with this guy?
"Why THAT—"
"Whoa! Settle down Rebekah!" Sakura said taking my shoulders.
"Sakura, you might be the only one to bring him home. I can't because of my duties as Hokage. I assign you Sakura and Rebekah to hunt down Sasuke." Naruto ordered.
"Sweet! Just like old times huh?" I said nudging her shoulder.
"Sarada, my parents will keep an eye on you." She said kneeling to the little one.
"Why can't I come?" She wined.
"This mission is beyond your skill as a ninja Sadara. We'll be back, I promise." Sakura said smiling to assure her daughter.
The little one smiled and nodded. Naruto smiled at the mother and daughter bond Sakura and Sarada had. I teared up a bit seeing the two hug, it was an emotional scene. The Hokage pulls out my ninja tools he kept under lock and key in a secret drawer. I put my red headband on, my belt around my waist, my ninja jacket over my clothes, and put on my blue ninja sandals. "Ready for action!" I cheered. Sakura got prepared at her apartment and we dropped off Sarada at the Haruno residence. Before we left, I wanted to say "hi" and "bye" to a few friends: Ino and Hinata. I stopped at Ino's flower shop and she dropped the flowers she was holding. We hugged without hesitation and cried a bit. "My sweet flower in spring." I said warming up to her. "There's no need to be romantic." Ino blushed. "I'm not, just being friendly." I said clearing my statement up.
Ino kneeled down to retrieve her fallen flowers and one stood out to her. She plucked the head and set it in my headband. It was a yellow tulip representing friendship. Well, two of them do but there was only one left. "Thank you Ino." I said giving her one last hug. My heart felt connected to hers, just how I feel when I give any close friend a hug. We must have stood there for two minutes until we let go. "Come back safely." She pleaded. I nodded with a smile to assure Ino I will be back along with Sakura. Our next stop was Hinata's and her kids were outside playing "ninja". The shy one looked at me and Sakura with content and surprise.
"Long time no see Hinata." I said giving her a hug.
"Yes, how have you been?" She asked kindly.
"Hanging in there as always." I giggled.
"What about Lydia?" She asked concerned.
"She's okay." I said trying to remain confident.
Hinata gives me two blank scrolls and one containing a summoning contract with Lady Katsuyu. I unravel it and sign it with my blood. Sakura helps me write my name in Japanese by guiding my hand. She shows me the hand signs and I follow them. I summon a small Lady Katsuyu to help me if I or Sakura are wounded. She disappears and I put the two blank scrolls in my weapon bag. "Thanks Hinata." I said giving her one last hug. To be honest I don't know if we'll return or come back a failure. Once we say our goodbyes, we leave for the Hidden Sand. May the God of Shinobi watch over us.