Summary: Sakura has a happy life. She has a wonderful home, loving guardians and her best friend Sasuke. But after attending a ball at the Hyuuga manor, everything unravels. Sakura and Sasuke are now part of a secret war and the only way they could survive is if they let go of each other.

Disclaimer: The characters belong to Masashi Kishimoto. The plot is mostly from the Good Witch of the West by Noriko Ogiwara.

The Kind-hearted Empress of the Sun

walked through the Icy City

and the Courageous King of the Shadows

traversed the Flaming cliffs

to the Phoenix's nest

to summon a teacher

a sage

and a father.

The end begins

as the egg hatches

and the blooming flower

holds the feather.

Who is standing

behind you?

He…

~~~ From a children's tale in the forbidden archives

Of Castle Konoha

LIGHT,

DARKNESS

AND SHADOWS

Prologue:

This is the day that would determine my destiny.

I look at myself in the mirror and I hardly recognize myself. The gown was intricate, it took four of Countess Hyuuga's best seamstresses six months to create this magnificent creation of silk and lace. For many, the effort is an extravagance even to most noble ladies of the court. But this was a rare opportunity for them to devote their craft to the Lady Hokage, and they will never offer her anything but the best.

It took days of extensive treatment to make my hair as silky and radiant as it could be, and for my skin to be as dainty as porcelain. For many hours, they worked on my hair. Rare blue pearls and golden silk thread through my locks. This preparation is nothing compared to the honor the Lady Hokage could give the Hyuuga family.

I feared that slightest movement, and the disappointment I often see in the countess' eyes even though she believes she hides them well. Again, I wonder if they ever regretted receiving me as their charge. But then, again, she had no choice. No one has a voice against the Lady Hokage's choice.

Carefully, I walked through the halls of the Fire Palace. The combination of the golden engravings, crimson draping and mirrored reflections do the palace justice. Those who feel fortunate to have glimpsed these sacred halls spoke of being bathed in the Lady Hokage's glory. But I felt differently. Most likely, I felt I was walking deep into the bosoms of Hell.

Then I saw her, the Lady Hokage. The Goddess of the Blessed Lands. The revered leader of the Fire Empire. My grandmother.

"Come child." She whispers.

At first I hesitated. This is what I was prepared for. So many sacrificed for this day, but I feared what may happen more than anything in the world.

But still I stepped forward.

She points at a sharp blade beside her throne. "Prick your finger, dear child and drop your blood on the Ring of Eternal Sun."

I did as she said and the moment my blood dripped into her ring, it emitted a blinding light.

My fate has been sealed.

"The Kinship stone recognizes your blood and your potential. You may be the next to sit on my throne.

"Look at me child."

Only when our eyes meet, did I realize I was crying.

"Congratulations, my child." She said. "And my condolence."

A/N: So another story. Anyway, this is heavily based on The Good Witch of the West so for those familiar with the manga, you may recognize a lot of scenes, but I tweaked a lot to my taste. This will be some sort of drabble series so the chapters will be short, I'm trying to discipline myself to a writing sched and since this idea won't leave me, I decided to do this. Since it will be short, update schedules will also be more frequent, depending on how happy the reviewers make me. I'll update tomorrow if you make me really really happy. :)

So, can anyone guess who the girl is?

Thank you and please leave a review. XD

~~~Chantrea