Hello everyone! This is my first story for so it's probably not that great…but I hope you enjoy it anyways!
Suna
The sun began to set behind the 5 hokage's faces as a young girl stepped out of the hokage tower, books in hand. The girl had pink hair that fell halfway down her back and bright green eyes. Moving her head slightly to watch where she was going, she began walking down the quiet streets.
"Sakura!" a voice called out from behind her. Turning her head and body slightly to face back toward the tower she smiled. A woman with short black hair, framing her face slightly and deep black eyes jogged toward her, a small pig not far behind.
"Yes, Shizune?" Sakura asked as she turned a bit more.
"Tusande-sama asked me to give you this before you left today but I got a little busy," Shizune replied, handing a small scroll to her. Sakura juggled the books on one arm, using her charka to balance them, to grab the scroll with her free hand. It was light green in color with a konoha leaf design and had a darker green string tied around it to keep it closed. She reached behind herself to put the scroll in her pouch, then grabbed back onto her books.
"Arigato, Shizune," Sakura smiled, "I'll read it when I get home"
"Alright, good night Sakura," Shizune smiled. She bent down to pick up Tonton and walked back into the hokage tower. Sakura gave a nod of her head and turned back around and began walking down the street.
Sakura opened the door to her apartment, tossed her keys to the side and walked over to her bed and sat down, taking off her shoes, kunai holster and her pouch, reaching inside to take out the scroll. She fiddled with it for a moment, trying to untie it, before finally opening it. She kicked her shoes to the side and walked out to the living room reading it.
Sakura,
I have recently received word that a patient currently residing at the hospital in Suna and, from what I've heard, is in critical condition. I, myself, would usually go but I'm way behind in my paperwork. Considering you are my student, I trust you with this mission. I want you to leave early tomorrow and try to get there in two days, if possible.
Tsuande
Sighing, Sakura pushed herself off the couch and walked into her room. Pulling her bag off the floor, she filled it with clothes, weapons, and other much needed things. She walked into the kitchen and opened a cabinet and popped a pill in her mouth so she wouldn't have to sleep tonight. After stuffing some food in her bag, she tossed it onto her back, grabbed her keys and walked out the door.
Two and a half days later, Sakura smiled in relief as she stepped inside Suna. It had changed a little since she had last been here, but it looked pretty much the same. Biting her lip lightly, she adjusted her bag and began walking forward. She eyed a few items she thought was cute, but kept going. When she reached the Kazekage's building, she opened the door and sighed happily. 'Thank god for air conditioning' she thought.
"Hey, I'm ah…here to see Kazekage-sama," Sakura said when she got to the main desk, getting straight to the point. A brunette girl, with burgundy eyes looked up and smiled slightly.
"Up those stairs," she said, pointing to a stair case with her pen, "and the third door to your left,"
"Arigato," Sakura thanked with a bow of her head and turned toward the staircase. When she reached the office she knocked quietly on the door.
"Come in,"
Sakura shyly pushed the door open and shut it behind her. She saw a red head busy working at his desk, obviously not caring that she was there.
"Kazekage-sama, I'm here…for Tsuande-sama," she started. This raised his head and he leaned back.
"So she sent you…hn" Gaara said getting up and walking to the door. She just starred at him dumbly.
"Are you coming? I'll take you to my place so you can rest up" he said, raising a non-existent eyebrow. Sakura shook her head.
"Yeah, sorry" she replied, walking behind him. 'Damn, what the hell was I thinking?' she thought, looking down as she got strange looks from others. She gulped slightly and caught up with Gaara, walking beside him, but not too close.
"I'll let you know, I live with my siblings" his voice made her jump. She nodded her head slightly as the headed outside. 'Why can't I say anything?' she thought.
"So uh...Kazekage-sama," She started.
"Gaara"
"Right, Gaara," she bit her lip thinking of something to say, "How have you been?"
"Hn"
"Is that all you're going to say"
"Hn"
Sakura hung her head and sweat dropped, "I guess talking isn't really an option" she muttered.
Well theres Chapter One, I hope you liked it!
- XSabaku-no-SakuraX
