I do not own Naruto. He and everything belongs to Masashi Kishimoto. I do own my own chars Rika and Sakura. This is my first fanfic so please be gentle.

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The tall, blue-eyed young woman sighed softly as she walked up to a tall wooden gate. After she gently knocked on it, she stepped back, waiting on someone to open it. She reached up with her right hand and pushed some of her long, blond hair behind her pointed ear.

After two knocks, a young black haired woman answered the door. She looked at the blond-haired female and smiled as she started to talk. "Hey Sakura-chan, its good to see you! How have you been?"

Sakura smiled and started to talk as the brown-eyed woman wrapped her in a hug. "I've been good. How are you Rika-chan?"

Rika let out a soft giggle as she lead the way into the yard and closed the gate behind her. She talked softly as they walked to the porch of the two story house. "I've been fine. Sakura-chan we weren't expecting you until next week. What made you come earlier?"

The blue eyed teen let out a soft sigh as she responded. "I had things I needed to take care in the area and I thought I'd come by." The two females paused at the sliding door and Sakura bent over as she pulled her black boots off, placing them onto the mat.

Rika walked into the house after slipping on a pair of slippers. She lead Sakura into the living room and softly asked. "Would you care for some green tea?"

Sakura smiled as she sat down on a tan couch and answered. "Yes, Rika-chan, that would be lovely, thank you."

Sakura sighed softly as she pulled her two swords off her belt, leaning them up against the wall. Her blue eyes shined brightly as the light from the nearby lamp reflected off of them. Her pointed ears twitched a little as she heard the sounds of Rika making tea in the other room. It wasn't long before she heard the teapot whistling.

Rika walked over to the stove, turned it off and grabbed the tea cups. She walked back into the front room where Sakura was waiting. The blond smiled as she watched the her friend walk into the room and place the tea cups and the pot of tea onto the coffee table.

She poured Sakura's cup first, handed it to her, and then poured her own cup. Sakura took her tea cup from the black haired female, softly blowing on it as she took a small sip, feeling the warm tea calming her down. She started to speak in a hushed voice.

"Thank you Rika-chan, this is wonderful."

The dark-haired woman smiled as she softly blew on her own tea, and then took a small sip as well. She responded softly. "Your welcome Sakura-chan."

Sakura sighed, putting her tea cup down on the table. Rika giggled softly as she put her own tea cup down and started to speak. "Sakura-chan may I ask you a question?"

Sakura blinked and cocked her head to the side before answering. "Yes you may Rika-chan, what is it?"

The older woman giggled softly as she asked. "Why are you here so early?"

The blue-eyed woman smiled and let out a soft laugh. She reached down and picked her tea cup back up. She took a small sip and looked into her cup as she started to talk. "I don't know if you would believe me, but I'm going to go visit my younger brother."

The brown-eyed woman blinked a little as she looked at the blond. In a quiet voice she asked, "You have a younger brother? What's his name? How old is he?"

Sakura laughed at her friend as she softly patted Rika's hand. "He's 15 years old, and his name is Naruto Uzumaki."

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Thank you for taking the time to read this. I would also like to thank

Yuki-Kage - Sama who helped me and my lovey cyn, Kiko and everyone else. XD