Okay I just want to let everyone know a couple of things. The first few chapters will be, well, filling. But the good stuff will come! I promise!!! Also yes, this is my first story. That's about it!

I didn't know it then, but…now that I think back on it, I should have realized it. The signs were there! How could I have been so blind! People were right, back then…I really did have no talent what-so-ever at being a shinobi.

He was going to leave. Leave the Village, leave his status, leave his friends, leave me…yeah so now I'll let you in on a little secret. I'm talking about Naruto not Sasuke,

And why was he leaving? Because of a stupid promise that I DON'T care about!!!!
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That's not true. I love Sasuke. No amount of denial and self persuading will change that…

But anyway, what am I going to do now that Naruto's gone. Kakashi won't have time to train me. In fact, Kakashi's never really taught me anything more than the simple basics and some life morals. Not to sound ungrateful or anything but Sasuke was his star pupil and then came Naruto…

And me, well, all that I've really been doing is…
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Watching their backs.

I just don't think that I fit in with them. We all knew Sasuke's ambition, and we definitely knew Naruto's dream…so where did I fit into all that? I feel that somehow, I'm holding them back.

You want to know why I keep changing the subject? Its because I'm scared. Scared of truly being alone this time. Of course though, when I need him the most he's going to slip right through my fingers.

Which leads me to the question that has been plaguing my mind for days now.

"What now?"

I could become a civilian. But then I couldn't bear the sight of seeing all my friends get together after a long and hard, but successful mission.

Or, I could always become a medical nin. But what if I'm not good enough. I mean I've been working to become a shinobi since I was in the academy, and look how far my skills have improved…

Plus I feel like I'd be breaking some kind of tradition or promise if I quit being a shinobi. Why would I do that to Naruto. The fact is, I couldn't. I don't have a choice. I promised him that I'd grow stronger so that when he returns we'll both be able to retrieve Sasuke together.

Shining jade eyes snapped open as her inner conflict was resolved. Pale feet padded rapidly against the hard wood flooring of her room as she reached her destination.

It was the sound of wood hitting wood that shook the walls of the Haruno house hold. White cotton curtains drifted in the wind as Sakura placed a hand on the wooden sill and thrust her legs out into the open, fresh air.

'Looks like I won't be breaking any promises after all…'

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"Shizune!"

I swirled my sake cup impatiently as I waited for my pig-carrying assistant to arrive so I could bribe her to go fetch me some sake since my stash seemed to keep disappearing.

"Yes Tsunade-sama?"

I swiveled around in my chair and put on the most desperate face I could muster, after all, I need her to listen to me.

"Shizune!!!, don't act so calm, we have a dire situation on our hands!!!"

'3-2-1 scor-'

I felt my eyes flicker to watch as Ton-ton fell to the floor in a shocked heap and then pass to the hands that nearly smashed my desk in half.

"Y-yyy-you mean a sort of war!?!"

'Just one more step!!!'

"No Shizune, it's much worse than that!!! Someone has stolen from my personal stash and I need you to-"

I didn't even get to finish my rambling before I saw the door to my office swing shut violently, but what I was not quick enough to see was my last sake bottle roll off my desk and shatter on the floor beneath me.
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"Oh Goddamnit!"
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"Oh Goddamnit!"

Sakura's hand hovered above the gold brass knob that would lead her straight into the lion's den. She began to feel the cold stinging pricks of perspiration invade her as she stopped to give herself a moment to calm down.

'C-mon damnit, this is what you want right? So go- a clinking sound was emitted from the door knob as it sunk as low as it could travel- get it!!!!

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'Okay I know that isn't Shizune's chakra so who the hell does this person think they are bursting into my office, without even knocking!?!'
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"Who the hell are you?"
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I watched as Tsunade laced her finger together and place her chin onto the back of her hands in silence.

'Oh dear God this woman is going to kill me!!! Now I'll never see Naruto or Sasuke again!!! Those eyes, it's as if this woman can see into my soul…I've gotta get out of here!

NO! pull yourself together! What good are you if you cant even keep a promise!'

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'What is wrong with this girl…is this some kind of a joke? If that Uzumaki brat is behind this with one of his faulty clones I'll-

Hey! I know this girl!! She's his other teammate, Saku-'

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"Train me."

Well? How'd you like the first chapter? No, I have not decided on a chosen couple yet, but no worries, Sakura will have a man.

Anyway I would way appreciate the reviews and Non-flame tips.

My dream is to have my story read by Lady Hanaka, she is my hero!!!
Thanks!