Imagine This
AN : Hello Everyone. I decided to start another story because the idea came to mind, and I didn't want to loose it. Also this story is flipped around, meaning Sasuke still has his family, but Sakura suffered the massacre of her family. Disclaimer : I do not own Naruto D:
Shadow Style, and Sharkurin, also exsist in this story. ;D Anyway hope you enjoy!
-Iruka Umino's (Iruka-Sensei's) POV-
I can't believe it. All my students are graduating from the academy today. Even Naruto Uzumaki; "The Number 1, loudest, unpredictable, hyperactive, knuckleheaded ninja, of The Village Hidden in the Leaves." They'll all grow up to be fine Shinobi, I'm sure of it.
"Alright class, I'll call out your squads, but I'm only saying it once. Naruto." I said.
"Come on Iruka-Sensei, I'm not a kid anymore!"
"Haha, of course you aren't."
"Hmpt." Naruto crossed his arms like a stubborn child who didn't get what he wanted.
He hasn't changed one bit. I smirked at the thought.
"Squad 1 is Okuto Amazama, Nika Kuzo, and Kemito Ashita.
Squad 2 is Dimuno Kasi, Kaminata Hosocu, and Luhima Genshi.
Squad 3 is Banteki Lasima, Hesniba Hutoo, and Jitsumi Kiteku.
Squad 4 is Morino Gueku, Minu Kase, and Dashi Lokima.
Squad 5 is Kenku Yimshi, Tentoku Watami, and Kenichi Matasuyama.
Squad 6 is Kimi Sensimi, Tashu Ren, and Rinkami Iminotu.
Squad 7 is Naruto Uzumaki, Sasuke Uchiha, and Sakura Haruno.
Squad 8 is Kiba Inuzuka, Shino Aburame, and Hinata Hyuga.
Squad 9 is Neji Hyuga, Tenten Munzo, and Rock Lee.
Squad 10 is Ino Yamanaka, Shikamaru Nara, and Choji Akamichi."
"IRUKA-SENSEI! WHY DOES A GREAT NINJA LIKE MESELF GET STUCK ON THE SAME TEAM AS SASUKE IT'S NOT FAIR!"
"Naruto, Sasuke had tied with the highest score in the class. And you Naruto, you failed it 3 times. So to even out the team I put the 2 highest scoring ninjas with the failing ninja."
Everyone started laughing.
"Look at that Dobe, you're failing, so you need me and Sakura to pull you out of all the shit you got yourself into. Right Sakura?" Sasuke glowed.
"Hn. Just don't get in my way Naruto." Sakura stated.
"AHH SAKURA! WHY DO YOU HAVE TO AGREE WITH SASUKE?"
"It's not a matter of agreeing with him. It's the matter of making the best team possible. Something you don't seem to understand. Naruto." Sakura said boringly, while still looking at Iruka-Sensei.
"You're absolutely right Sakura. You could a thing or two from her Naruto." Iruka-Sensei entered the conversation.
"Pssht. As if I'm going to take advice from a girl." Naruto muttered.
"That's so sexist." Sasuke said.
-Normal POV-
"Whatever." Sakura mumbled. "I really could care less."
"You will meet with your new Sensei's tomorrow, so don't be late." Iruka Sensei went back to instructing the class. "Dismissed."
Everyone started to leave the "Room of Learning," as everyone calls it, but Sakura just sat there, unmovingly.
"Uh Sakura, class is over. You can leave now."
Sakura looked up with no emotion what so ever on her face.
"Ah. Yes. I will be leaving now. Thank you Iruka-Sensei. You were a truly wonderful Sensei. I will never forget you." Sakura bowed in respect, and started to walk away.
"Sakura." Iruka called after her.
Sakura turned around, and looked at him straight in the eye.
"I know you're going through a hard time. After the Haruno massacre I-I-." Iruka started.
"That's enough Iruka. Thank you for your concern, but my childhood ended that day. I'm just a wondering soul now. Oh and here's a life lesson for you, think of this as a parting gift Iruka so we will meet again soon, remember my words, for they will change the way you see everything."
"Childhood is not from birth to a certain age and at a certain age the child is grown, and puts away childish things. Childhood is the kingdom where nobody dies."
Sakura looked down at the floor.
"Some say the world will end in fire. Some say in ice. From what I've tastes of desire I hold with those who favor fire. But if it had to perish twice, I think I know enough of hate. To say that for the destruction of ice is also great, and would suffice."
Iruka stood there shocked.
Sakura managed to lift her gaze off the floor and looked at Iruka directly in the eye, then managed a small smile.
"Until next time Iruka." She bowed respectfully, and left without another word.
Once Iruka managed to get himself out of the trance he was in; Sakura was already gone. He looked around and slid down against his desk, exhaling a breath he didn't know he was holding.
"Until next time." Iruka closed his eyes.
"Sakura."
-Sakura's POV-
As I walked down to the Haruno district, I let my thoughts drift.
*REWIND*
"MOTHER! FATHER! UNCLE! AUNTIE! NOOOOOOO! WHY BROTHER? DAISHIRO ANSWER ME!"
He turned around slowly.
"I did it simply to test my power."
"DAISHIRO! YOU MURDERED- NO YOU SLAUGHTERED OUR WHOLE CLAN, TO WHAT? ACHIEVE SUKUYUMI SHAKURIN? YOU'RE NO LONGER HUMAN! YOU'RE-YOU'RE-YOU'RE A MONSTER!"
"I know my poor, little, clueless sister. I acted like the ideal older brother just to get close to you, to make you hate me. Despise me. I want you to conger up all your hatred for me, and use it to fight me. Once you possess the same eyes as me, come find me, and fight me! You might be one of the few Haruno's who can control this power, if you do get this power without going insane, you will be the third person, ever, to achieve this power. But there is a small price you have to pay. You have to kill your best friend! Do as I have done. Go to the archive, in the Haruno library. Find it for yourself, and figure out the true purpose of the Sharkurin. And Sa-Ku-Ra. Be careful with that word "Monster" you through around aimlessly. You know as well as I do. We are already consumed by darkness, bound to the bloodline, never to escape. You are a "Monster" as well; maybe even more so than I.
*BACK TO THE PRESENT*
Everything, happens for a reason. Everyone, is born for a purpose. Obstacles, are created for a challenge. Comrades, are there for a weakness, and friends, are made for a burden.
That is the way of the Shinobi.
I opened my eyes, and I realised I was already at the Haruno mansion. It was towering staring at the door I decided I didn't want to go home quite yet. The Haruno Library, that is where I wish to go tonight.
Turning on my heels I walked by the deserted houses of my empty village, and signed.
I remember when this village was full of life; when I was in the prime time of my childhood.
*REWIND*
"Good morning Sakura."
"Oh good morning Auntie." I smiled a real smile.
"How are you now a day dear?"
"I'm great, how's your business?"
"Business is booming." I heard my uncle's voice.
"Uncle!" I ran and hugged him.
"I thought you were off on your mission."
"I just got back last night." He grinned.
"Oh? How'd it go?" I looked up at him.
"Easy peasie, lemon squeezy."
I giggled, and blushed.
"That is such an old saying." I said rubbing the back of my head.
"Oh Renji, don't embarrass our granddaughter like that!" My aunt scolded him.
"Oh right, haha sorry Sakura." Uncle said sheepishly.
"So Sakura, you seem rather happy today." My aunt looked at me up and down.
I bit my lip and looked up at them.
"Today's my older brother's birthday." I smiled.
"Oh yes, Daishiro's birthday, that boy is a real prodigy." Auntie said.
"How old is he turning now, Sakura?" Uncle asked.
"Hehe 13, and he's already the head of the ANBU Black Ops!"
"Oh dear, that boy is growing up so fast." My aunt stated.
My uncle pasted my two wrapped presents.
"The blue one is from Sesua, your aunt, and the green one is from me, can you make sure they get to Daishiro for us?"
"Absolutely." I gently took the presents from my uncle's hands with great care, not knowing if they were highly breakable or not.
Uncle then ruffled my waist-length, pink hair.
"You truly are the Haruno clan's one, and only Cherry Blossom."
I stared at him confused.
"But Uncle, the Haruno district is covered in Cherry Blossom trees, with countless Cherry Blossoms."
He started laughing.
"You'll understand someday."
I tilted my head, but shrugged it off.
"Okay, I'll see you soon!"
I stood on my tippy toes, while my uncle was crouched down, and kissed his cheek. Then I started to head home.
Once I arrived home, I saw my brother's shoes and I almost dropped my uncles and aunts presents for him. I walked throughout my house and found my brother talking to Father in the kitchen with Mother.
I walked in kind of slowly unsure if they were discussing something private.
"It's okay Sakura you can come in its fine." I heard my mother's gentle voice and walked in casually.
"Good morning Mother, Father, Brother." I bowed respectfully.
"Good morning Sakura." Everyone said back.
"Where did you go this morning Sakura, you weren't here for breakfast?" Father's cold voice echoed in the room.
"I went to go see Uncle and Auntie." I said softly.
"Oh why is that?" Father's harsh voice sounded like he disciplining one of the ANBU members for doing something wrong.
Everyone looked at me.
"I went because they wanted me to deliver these presents to… you."
I looked at my older brother.
"Brother."
"Well next time tell someone where you're going." He scolded me.
"Yes. Sir." I quietly responded.
Silence kicked in. Until my older brother turned to me.
"So they got you to deliver the birthday presents to me? Why don't you finish your mission completely Sakura, there are not in my possession yet."
I looked at him with wide eyes and nodded.
I carefully held forth the green present.
"This one if from Uncle."
As he reached for it, and he's hand touched his present he's eyes widened for a split second then went back to normal.
"And this one is from Auntie."
He reached for the blue one and looked at me again.
"Thank you little sister. But why did you put so much care into transporting these to me?"
"Because, I don't know if the present were breakable, and having them break while under my care isn't optional. It's the same as failing a mission. When you transport a person to another area, I don't think it's an option to bring them there in pieces."
He laughed a little.
"You're absolutely right."
We both laughed.
"So hunny are you going to open you presents now?" Mother asked.
"I think a little later, I'm going to go train a little, when I come back I'll open them." Daishiro smiled at me then left the kitchen.
"Sakura, I think it's about time you start training too." Father's voice came in.
"Understood."
"Now."
I nodded and headed for the exit.
"Are you sure this is a good idea hun?" Mother said.
"I'm certain." Father replied.
"I'm just saying she's the Haruno clan's one, and only Cherry Blossom. Do you really want to risk tainting that? Especially at her age."
"She has to learn how protect herself. Besides Shadow Style (the Haruno family style of jutsu) isn't something most Haruno's can learn overnight."
"True."
Once I was far enough into the forest I started my training.
"Okay first step. Hand signs." I said to no one in particular.
"There are 12 hand signs in total.
1. Ne = Rat.
2. Ushi = Ox/Cow
3. Tora = Tiger
4. U = Rabbit/Hare
5. Tatsu = Dragon
6. Mi =Snake/Serpant
7. Uma = Horse
8. Hitsuji = Ram
9. Saru = Monkey
10. Tori = Bird
11. Inu = Dog
12. I =Boar/Hog"
As I spoke of what the hand signs were I also did the actual hand signs.
"Okay focus the chakra. Now."
I opened my eyes and started making the hands signs swiftly.
"Tatsu Mi Tora Inu Hitsuji Ushi Ne!"
I took a deep breath and shouted.
"Shadow Style: Scared Dragon Jutsu!"
Then birds flew everywhere.
I kept practicing that jutsu for who knows how long. When I noticed the sun was going down. I figured that it was time to head back.
When I got home everyone was waiting for me. Mother, Brother, even Father.
"Oh dear Sakura what did you do to your arm!" Mather gasped in horror.
I looked at my arm, and scratches, bruises, and blood covered my arm.
"I was training. I'm okay Mother, I mastered it." I smiled widely.
"Mastered what?"
"The Shadow Style: Scared Dragon Jutsu." I grinned.
"That's wonderful dear." My mother smiled at me while wrapping my arm in a gauze.
"Good job. Dork." My brother commented.
"That's my girl." Father said proudly.
I stood shocked for a few minutes, Father has never spoke to me in such a proud and warming voice.
"Thank you. All of you." I said politely.
"Alright let's get started on your birthday Daishiro." Mother said.
"Right." Daishiro reached for the blue present that Auntie got for him and he opened it. It was a new set of kunai's, and ninja tools.
Next was the green present that Uncle got for him. He opened and he's eyes went wide. It was 4 glass balls that looked identical to the 3 stages of the Sharkurin, and the 4th ball was the Sukuyumi Sharkurin. It was incredible.
Then Father pulled out a gift from the closet and gave it to him. It was 5 ninja scrolls on the past of the Haruno Clan.
After that, Mother gave Daishiro his gift from her, and kissed him on the forehead.
"Happy birthday, my son." She said.
"Thank you Mother."
He opened it and it was a new uniform, and mask to wear as an ANBU Black Op.
"And you Sakura, what did you give your brother?" Father asked.
I giggled.
"Daishiro has to come with me to see his gift. I can't move it from where it is." I said sheepishly.
"Oh alright, let us eat, and then you can show your brother your present."
"Mhmm."
We ate in silence, and once Daishiro and I were finished, I started leading him to his present.
After walked for about 15 minutes, Daishiro was getting impatient
"Are we there yet Sakura?"
"Almost."
I maneuvered my way through the tree branches, until we reached the opening. I turned back at him.
"Are you coming?"
"Uh, yeah."
Once he maneuvered his way through the tree branches he gasped at the scenery. It was like a miniature beach in the middle of the forest.
"Happy birthday Daishiro."
He turned around and he saw me sitting on a branch staring out into the ocean. Then he jumped up with me.
It was silent for a bit until I broke it.
"I usually come here to clear my mind. Get away from everything. But don't tell Mother and Father about this. They'll murder me."
He laughed.
"Okay." He replied.
"Promise?"
"Promise."
I smiled.
"Happy Birthday Daishiro."
With that I kissed his cheek. And then we spent the rest of the day just talking, looking out into the ocean, like a normal brother and sister would.
*BACK TO THE PRESENT*
I was standing in front of the Haruno Clan's library.
Even to this day I still don't know what "The Haruno Clan's one, and only Cherry Blossom," meant.
I walked into the Library and started looking for the archive.
Oh come on. It's probably hidden in plain sight, and I can't find it!
I signed and started looking at the books. Then I saw a really aged, torn up book, so I pulled it out read the title.
Romeo and Juliet, huh? I guess I could read that for a little bit.
But once I flipped opened the first page, I suddenly felt exhausted and collapsed on the table clutching the book to my chest.
AN: PLEASE REVIEW!