Hi everyone this is my very first story so please enjoy yourself.

[EDIT: Erm...Please forgive my 10 year old self. ALL content will or has been changed.]

Sakura Haruno, now aged 18 just a few days ago. She was content with life the way it turned out for her. Naruto was her best-friend and he was like a brother, she was glad when he finally paired up with Hinata. All was well, Sasuke might never return to the village but she decided that it was time to let go. Who was she to keep bounding Naruto down with their ridiculous promise to bring Sasuke back? Looking back at her 12 year old self, Sakura wanted to get some sense into her hormonal 12 year old brain. She admit that she was crazily in love with the coolest guy in her year but that's just delusional. She grew her hair to mid-waist because Hinata said she would look good with longer hair and she did look good.

"Sakura Haruno. The hokage wish to speak with you in 30 minutes." A masked ANBU whispered in the dark then disappeared. Look at Sakura now, the Hokage's apprentice, Konoha Hospital lead doctor, Konoha top medic and she was rewarded Konoha's pride along with Naruto just 3 weeks ago. If there was anything she regretted, Sakura would've said that she didn't train enough as a child but no matter, the time that she spend training now made up for all the time she spent giggling over Sasuke. Maybe if she would just avert her eyes away from Sasuke and notice that there are much more amazing people around her, like Shino, mysterious but controlling bugs is the most lethal weapon ever.

"Sakura, first and most important, your presence have been requested in Suna, Hidden village of the Sand. Your medical skills will be needed to advance the medical assistance over there. Also, the Kazekage wants to meet you again." Said Tsunade, professionally.

"Alright master, when do I leave?" Sakura looked through the mission basic information.

"As soon as possible. Don't take too long getting ready. Also..."

"Hm?" Sakura glanced up as Tsunade drifted to a stop.

"We have received news that Uchiha Sasuke returned to the village today. He is in the interrogation room with Ibuki." Tsunade took a sip of her tea "This might not be a pleasant news to you but I thought you would like to be informed. I have already told Naruto and Kakashi earlier today."

"...I'll be leaving for Suna shortly." Sakura left with a swirl of cherry blossom.

Tsunade heaves out a long sigh, at least Sakura gave an expected reaction. After what happened to the Haruno clan, her apprentice had a dark aura that never lifted.

With much truth to Sakura's words, she left for Suna immediately. Bringing only a little bag of essentials, since her speed no longer concerns her, her stamina and chakra reserve had been dragged out by her training with Tsunade so reaching Suna in two or three days would be a breeze. Sasuke was back in the village, sooner or later she will have to run into him and they would exchange simple greetings and walk pass each other. Just like old friends and nothing more.

"So good to have you here, Sakura." Temari greeted her at the village gates.

"So good to be here, Temari." Sakura greeted back.

"Gaara's in his office. He wants to see you the moment you arrive." Kankuro pointed with his thumb to inside the village.

"I'll go immediately."

"Also, meet me at the usual place when you're done. We need to talk." Temari winked.

Sakura didn't say anything and left.

"Sakura, it's a pleasure to welcome you to Suna," The kazekage addressed "I apologise for especially chosen you as our interchange medic but I deemed that you have the most suited requirements."

"The pleasure is all mine, Kazakage-sama. I also would like more information on the interchange." Sakura smiled at Gaara.

"Indeed, your time here will be at most for 2 years. During this time, your task is to train the nurses and medics for the Hidden Sand. You will be staying at my resident along with my siblings for your time here. If there is any query, feel free to ask any time."

Sakura nodded "Understood." then she turned to leave.

Temari was waiting for her pink-haired friend at their usual cafe. She and her siblings had received a late notice of Sakura's situation 6 months ago. Tsunade wrote a letter to Gaara to inform him of the demise of the Haruno clan when they were attacked by a group of rounin at their yearly meeting. Sakura managed to rid off all attackers but none of her family survived.

"You called?" Sakura tilted her head slightly in front of Temari, snapping the blonde out of her train of thoughts.

"Ah, are you okay?" Temari asked.

"You mean with what?"

"You know, what happened 6 months ago?" The food Temari ordered priorly, arrived at their table.

"Ah...The whole clan was killed. No one survived. All attackers killed."

"Sorry Sakura, I couldn't be there."

"Oh Temari, you don't have to apologise. It happened for a reason. Besides, it's all gone now. No use dwelling in the past huh?" Sakura scratched the back of her head.

"I know how much it hurts. You don't have to hide it from me."

"Temari, it's alright. It's over now, I'll be fine if given time."

"...So I heard Uchiha Sasuke returned to Konoha, are you okay with that?"

"Haha, well he just got back two days ago so I haven't met him yet. To be honest, I really don't want to."

"You don't have to if you don't want to. I mean, you can just move to Suna. Tsunade will agree for sure, Gaara and I will definitely want you in the village." Temari offered.

"I'm glad that I'm welcomed." Sakura smiled.

"No just welcome, Suna will be your home if you wish."

"I'll give it a thought or two. After we're done, let's buy some salted tongue and gizzard for Gaara and hamburger steak for Kankuro. I have check the hospital and Herbal shops in the area so you should head home first." Sakura grinned.

"Nah, I'll come with you. Since a guide is better than none."

"I guess you're right!" the Konoha kunoichi beamed happily. Maybe she can forget about all worries and enjoy her time in Suna.

"Uchiha Sasuke, first of all, welcome back. As for your limitation, you are being under surveillance 24/7 if any suspicious behaviour are found you will be stripped off of your Chuunin status and will be put under house arrest." Tsunade cleared her throat "Understand?"

Sasuke nodded.

"As for your team, I don't mind putting you back in Team 7 but a few changes had been made. Only a few know about your return so act with care. I don't want to see you in my office with some unpleasant reports. And you are dismissed, you will be staying in your old apartment that have been prepared."

Sasuke left.

"Teme!" a familiar voice yelled at him "Took you long enough!"

"Shut up dobe, you're breaking my ears." Sasuke turned his head.

"Whatever! Since it's been so long, everything changed! You should totally have a look around-ttebayo!" Naruto laughed.

"What do you think I was going to do?" Sasuke sarcastically asked.

"You're too loud, dickless." Sai appeared next to Naruto.

"Sai you-!"

"Anyway, the Hokage wanted to meet us. See you, small dick." Sai grabbed Naruto collar and dragged him towards the tower.

As the last Uchiha strolled down the paths of Konoha, he received many weird looks and stares from people. Some old acquaintances came up to greet him and left. Out of all the people that would greet him one is missing.

[EDIT:Ayyyyy totally different concept.]