This is my second fan fiction. This story mainly is inspired by Kasuga no Tsubone story—it's about a woman in ancient Japan. Hope you like this!

Anyway, english is not my first language so I'm sorry if there're some faults in my writing… ^^

Chapter 1: The Surprising Invitation

Sakura No Tsubone was only nineteen when her husband suddenly divorced her after her short—nine months—marriage. As a lady she cannot refuse a daimyo's decision—her ex husband was one of the most powerful and influential person at the time. It has been 3 years after their divorce and Sakura almost can get over it until today.

She just received the letter from Uchiha House that she was invited to attend the coronation of Uchiha new concubine, Karin. Sakura always know that someday that woman—Karin, will seize Uchiha Daimyo from her. Ever since her marriage 3 years ago she always felt insecure about Karin. She used to be his subordinate for years. She came from a rich family which lived under the Uchiha authority. The rumor said that she has been in love with him since they were kids. And when Sakura married the daimyo, of course Karin will do anything to separate them, and make Sakura disappeared.

This invitation for example might be Karin's idea. Karin wanted to show that Uchiha Daimyo is hers. Of course it's just half true, because she's only a concubine while Sakura once was a midai—a legal wife of a daimyo.

"She's still a subordinate, and she'll always be. There will never a chance for a commoner to replace a position that only can be held by a royal like you, Sakura-sama…" said Shizune while putting teapot for the lady.

"She has tried so hard to seize him from me, and she did it. She's too special for a commoner, Shizune…" answered Sakura.

"She's surely a rich lady, but you're still greater than her, Sakura-sama. There's nothing to worry about, as I've already told you, she's just a concubine. She'll together please His Majesty with Lady Yamanaka. She's nothing important compared to you, My Lady." Shizune kept talking while stirring the tea.

"Yes, that Yamanaka woman also a burden… the daimyo has already put her lower than her previous status, as a royal lady like me, she's willing to be a concubine when she's not supposed to be one. It was so humiliating." Sakura said mockingly.

Shizune then passed a cup of tea to Sakura. "Here, Milady. Drink before the tea's getting cold…"

Sakura took the cup carefully. "What a good taste, Shizune-san. You're really the best person to make tea. This is the best tea I've ever known." Sakura smiled while sipping the tea. Shizune answered with a greater smile. "I loved if you really like this tea, Milady. For your information this tea is originally made in Suna. Lord Gaara sent this for you this morning. It's very rare to find tea in Suna, so this tea is very expensive. The courier said that this is a special gift for a special person. I also had information that he'll attend the coronation tonight. I think this is a good chance to meet him…"

Sakura smiled a bit. "Do you think I need to talk to him, Shizune-san? He has been good to me since I got divorce from Uchiha-sama…"

"I think you should, Milady. It's a proper manner that if a lord sent a gift for a lady, he should receive gratitude from the lady. I think he interested in you, Sakura-sama. He's one of the most potential men for you. It's been three years you should find a man to take care of you again. I think Gaara-sama fits you very much…" Shizune replied.

"I don't know about that, Shizune-san. I'm afraid to think the possibilities if he would take concubines while he's marrying me." Sakura said desperately.

"Concubines were taken for power. It's not always for the sake of love. Maybe it also occurred to Uchiha-sama. Yamanaka family has a great influence in our country, so then he married her for his power."

"Power… That's his only goal in life. I couldn't ever imagine how big his passion for power throughout his life…" replied Sakura lazily.

"But I could tell you that Gaara-sama is different from Uchiha Daimyo. It was believed that he never touched woman before, that's for the sake of his power. He has to keep his purity before the marriage to gain a supreme authority in Suna."

"That's a beautiful thing, Shizune. It pleased me very well. Well, I think that now you can help me to prepare my clothes for tonight…" smiled Sakura while seeing the glowing cup of tea.

"I will do my best, Milady. I promise you…"

Yay! How is it? What will happen in the coronation? Looks like Sasuke has many wives here.

Please review!