DISCLAIMER: I do not own Naruto nor it's lovely, yet complicated characters.

WARNING: This story is different so like... give it a chance? I will explain some things... or not. Anyways, enjoy!

A day full of sun, not a cloud in the sky, the wind blowing on your face it was one of those days. Those special days where you could play and run around freely as if there was no weight on your shoulders, it was magnificent and Haruno Sakura loved those days. She had decided to go to the park, to play on the swings or to pick flowers and give them to Irukaand the Third Hokage; but something halted her plans and that being the annoying screams of the other park children. She rolled her eyes as she heard the words 'monster' or the classic words of 'nobody wants you get out of here', she knew that somebody was being bullied and that itself brought down the blemish of the day. She despised bullies, the reason? No reason, she saw no point in it; the idea of a person tormenting someone for their own sick satisfaction, just made her stomach turned. It didn't take her a long time to go to the source of the shouting, and getting closer she could hear a small whimper, but nothing more; she took a steady breath and placed the fiercest glare she could muster on her face and ran towards the boys, kicking them and punching them until she figured they had enough and knocking them out unconscious. She smiled at her handiwork, holding pride in her form and loving the sight of the boys groveling on her feet; not quite remembering as of why she was fighting, until realization dawned on her; she turned to the small yellow, orange, bluish figure, his blue eyes full of suspicion and fear of what she might do.

She sighed, knowing this wasn't exactly the best circumstances to be making friends; considering the twelve… was it twelve? No, let's lie and say it was five boys that laid out clearly not making an effort to get up because they were in so much pain. She knew! She's been told constantly by Iruka and the Third Hokage, to tone down on her 'Demon Queen' act, but what could she say in her defense? The simple phrase that she loved: Old habits, Die hard… Which usually got her the glare from both parties and the glare from Iruka was something, just plain horrible.

"Uh… You okay?" She asked softly making sure that the blonde didn't hold any fear of her.

"…"

"Well, if you don't tell me anything how am I going to know that you're okay?" She eyed him as he eyed her, albeit cautiously; but it didn't bother her she knew she was a conundrum and she never bothered to make any friends her age. One, girls her age think about very simple things… Two, boys want nothing to do with her and exclude her and Three? The biggest one of all! Sakura has no social skills whatsoever…Sad, but true. She snapped back to the situation as she heard the blonde speak to her in a shy voice, but nonetheless it was him trying to speak to her and that made her inwardly breathe a sigh of relief.

"I'm okay…" He was still eyeing her and she only shifted slightly under his gaze.

"My name's Haruno Sakura… yours?"

"Namikaze Naruto…"

"Namikaze, huh… I've heard that somewhere…Eh, probably somewhere unimportant…" She scratched her head as she tried to remember, it was as if she should know that name; but before she could ponder on it any longer he interrupted her thoughts.

"W-Why'd you…" He bit his lip, choosing his next words carefully.

"Why did I help you?" She finished for him and glanced in his direction, he only nodded as she hummed thinking of a good answer. When she got her answer she smiled at him, a smile to which earned her widened eyes and hopeful eyes.

"Simple. I despise people who prey on other people's suffering… and you my dear, Naruto-kun… are suffering, from what? I don't know. But, I can certainly understand of the way you feel… Again, I don't know why you feel it is that you do… But, when I just look in your eyes… I see myself and you see, Naruto-kun… That is a good thing and a bad thing; because there are only two choices you can go with whatever it is your feeling…" She said as she raised her raise her arms to put behind her head, and calmly turn around not even taking a single glance at the unconscious children around her.

He could only stare in awe at her back, and he briefly hesitated but still asked "Which are?"

She smiled and he could tell, "Either pick yourself back up and move on or give up and stay always in the same place forever…Your choice." She gave him a smiled and much to her credit he smiled back.

"I choose to never give up, then!" He exclaimed loudly, earning himself a small laugh from the girl in front of him, but he couldn't help himself to laughing either.

"Hm, since my flower gathering is ruined… Want to play with me?"

"U-Uh… Sure!" Though he said so, he said it hesitantly after all he's never played all that too well with other children. Especially since, he was the Hokage's son… He was constantly being supervised and constantly being avoided… At times, though children played with him; but only because of his status never because they really cared for him. So, when he took the opportunity of sneaking away from his Anbu guardians or 'masked guys' as he dubbed them; he wasn't truly aware of the idea that there would be people to have the actual backbone to mess with him. Yet, when he came almost to the point of crying a pink-haired young girl came to his rescue; he in a combination of: shock, awe, and envy observed the whole fight. She was graceful, strong, and brave; those three qualities have yet to hit him… him, the Hokage's son. Though, the way she held herself after beating the bullies was that of a demon; as if she enjoyed beating them up it was if she was Queen and she truly was. She was benevolent as one, kind, gentle; yet, powerful, strong, and courageous. As well as a skilled talker and he noticed her posture, everything screamed excellence. He wished to please the girl in front of him, not because he felt indebted but because he admired her, from her gentle green eyes to the pink hair that looked like cotton candy to him.

"Okay…" She smiled and took a step closer then poked his forehead. "You're it."

She soon ran off, leaving the young boy with a confused look until he caught on what she was doing; it was one of those games that normal children did. He merely smiled, then running off with a grin plastered on his face.

The two children continued to play uninterrupted; playing on the swings, playing in the sand and enjoying playing tag. That is until they were interrupted by the presence of two Anbu squadrons, the Hokage and the Lady Hokage, as well as some of the Uchiha Police Force officials. Sakura stopped and stared at the approaching adults eyeing them in a unwavering manner as Naruto hid behind her and suppressed a whimper, Sakura saw a red-headed woman come closer towards them her face displaying the emotions of full-blown fury. Sakura repressed a laugh, not wanting to be the target of the anger coming from the woman; she simply maintained the expression of indifference as the woman began her tirade.

"NAMIKAZE NARUTO! DO YOU HAVE ANY IDEA HOW WORRIED WE WERE! HOW DARE YOU DITCH YOUR ESCORT! I SHOULD LOCK YOU IN YOUR ROOM FOR AN ENTIRE MONTH WITHOUT ANY RAMEN FOR THE WHOLE FREAKING TIME! WHAT DO YOU HAVE TO SAY FOR YOURSELF? HUH? DATTEBANE!"

Sakura held her stoic expression as she saw the woman direct her outburst to the blonde behind her; she let her eyes pertain the amused expression she wished to show and took a small peek at Naruto, who looked scared for his life. Sakura waited patiently, as she felt the woman before her give a piercing gaze; but the little blonde still didn't say anything, so she took this into consideration and sighed catching the attention of all parties.

"Oi… Lady, quit yelling… You sound like a screeching rat like that…" Sakura drawled, inwardly smirking at the expressions etched on everyone's face. "…Now, Naruto-kun being the adorable minion that he is… was simply following orders." Giving the red-haired woman a glance, to which received a glare. "I asked, no…ordered him to meet me in the park today; to play our latest game of tag… So, being the little sneak that he is; out duped those moronic Anbu and came here…All because, I ordered him to." I smiled pretty at everyone, Naruto looked nervous and everyone looked at her in anger, especially the red-haired woman in front of her. Kushina's face was practically red as her hair and the twitch, just made it more amusing.

"Y-You l-little… BRAT! Dattebane! I'm going to sooo murder you!"

"Che…you can try…" She laughed, which got her unusual stares. "…but, come on murdering a kid just because I said something that got you worked up is just plain pitiful…"

"Y-You! Naruto! Let's go… I don't want you associating yourself with this girl ever again!" She growled, glaring at the child; but the girl never backed down. Kushina hated to admit, but the girl got her respect she was stubborn as she was, and refused to be brought down by anything. Though, it didn't mean that this girl had her permission to mess with her son! No, her son was no pushover and was definitely not a minion!

"K-Kaa-san… I can't play with her anymore?"

"No! She's obviously a bad influence on you! So, let's go!"

"B-But…" He held out his hand to reach his mother as she turned around, he was about to retort but was soon interrupted by his Queen, (He secretly started to call her that).

"It's okay, Naruto-kun…It's a good thing you didn't get in trouble, huh?"

He eyes widened in surprised, as she gives him her usual nonchalant smile. "You… You, took the blame for me?"

"Yeah, what are friends for? And even if we can't see each other because of that witch…" She pointed towards his mother; he smiled at the name, he knew that she wasn't making fun of his Kaa-chan; simply trying to uplift his spirits. "…we'll always be friends… Just remember the conversation we had earlier…" She winked at him and he nodded, widening the smile already etched on his face.

"Okay… Bye, Sakura-chan…" He waved goodbye, as his mother pulled him away. Sakura waved goodbye as well, until the crowd disappeared; she sighed and glanced around at the empty park.

"Well… Today was a good day. Can't wait to tell the old man, I bet he might treat me to some Dango…" She said as she rubbed her stomach and began her silent walk towards the Sarutobi Residence. "…Maybe, Asuma-oji will treat me to some Dango if I use my puppy-eyes on him, hm…" She laughed quietly thinking of the ways she could bribe Asuma, well technically it was called blackmail; but she settled with the former. "Yosh! To the Sarutobi's!"

She ran laughing and smiling, not caring if she ran over people in the process or the curses they swore under their breaths; she ignored them all enjoying the rest of her run and the smile on her face never leaving and never faltering.

Now to clear up confusion, this is just particularly random... mostly on the ideas of what if Sakura was an orphan or had problems at home or wasn't anything like in Canon? And what if Obito was still on the side of good and retained his personality? What if Rin was still alive? What if Kurama never caused destruction on Konaha, which resulted in Minato and Kushina to never lose their lives? What if as a result of the two being alive, the Uchiha Massacre will never or won't ever happen?

Anyways... You get the picture. Oh! And yes, I made little Sakura be close to the Sarutobi's. I just assumed that the Third Hokage would take a shine to Sakura and especially Biwako, the Third Hokage's wife. You'll meet them later, next chapter promise!

Well, not much to say other than review and if you still don't get it? Just ask? :)

Thank you and see you next time!