Arranged Meetings

Heya! I was over at my friends house (who might be moving away sniff, sniff) and I got this okay idea come to me, okay it didn't come to me, it was from a movie I was watching and I thought that it might be a good idea, so here is my attempt.

Summary: It's Sakura's 13th birthday, everything seems special; her sensei actually showing up early, Sasuke giving her a compliment, and a big party down at the academy. But little does she know of the surprise coming up. Sasu/Saku/Itachi

Warning: before I start this story I just want to tell you that the characters in some parts will be out of character

Disclaimer: I don't own Naruto

I'm sorry I'm going to be lazy and not add inner Sakura into this fanfic; it's just a little too hard for me sometimes - sorry.

Thanks to my editor YufVin-Valentine for re-editing this for me -

8 years ago

Two figures could be seen discussing at a small table in a nameless café in Konoha.

"I agree, it is a splendid idea, but which one?"

"It doesn't matter." the individual paused and added, "We'll make it the older one."

"Perfect, but I don't think I'll tell her just yet."

"Why not?"

"Well, I think she's a bit young, so I'll wait 'til she's mature enough."

"Hn. Good idea, then she'll know not to go around telling everyone. However, I think I'll tell mine. I am afraid if something were to happen, they would never know."

"Alright. Then I guess I'll be going."

"Ja ne."

With that, one of the figure got up paying the waitress some money and left the cafe.

Present time

"WHERE'S KAKA-SENSEI!" Sakura shouted while looking around for their tardy sensei, even though she knew much, much later, he would just appear out of nowhere and tell them a lame excuse. Still, it was their daily routine.

POOF

"Yo!" Kakashi greeted standing on the bridge, most would think it was a miracle because he was only 15 minutes late.

"Alright, who are you and what have you done with Kakashi-sensei!" Naruto yelled pointing a finger at Kakashi while Sakura and Sasuke sweat-dropped.

"Well it's one of my student's birthday, so I decided to stay on the path of life and come here as soon as possible." the silver haired jounin's visible eye crinkled giving off the impression that he was grinning. This got Naruto started grumbling about birthdays and other things until they reached the training ground.

Ever since Sakura had tied with Ino in the Chuunin exam, she took it upon herself to be serious when training instead of staring at Sasuke. She actually became a decent fighter. However, she hardly knew any jutsu, and was still not that great at taijutsu, but somewhat made up for it by excelling in genjutsu.

They started off with basic throwing and then moved on to a competition of chakra control. Sakura's throwing had gotten a lot better, she had hit the targets very close to the centre, and she had even beaten Naruto in some of the drills they did. They all went to three big trees after they had a little break, and did other stuff that isn't very significant to this story.

They had to climb up to the top of the tree with no running as help at the start, no jumping and without the use of their hands. Using only their feet to climb by walking up, in addition, they had to dodge random kunais and other things being thrown at them.

Sakura had found it the easiest to climb up the tree, with no running as a start to climbing, etc. She climbed all the way to the top and stood there waiting for Naruto and Sasuke to catch up.

"Puff, puff, oh man! I really need to work on my chakra control." Naruto gasped for air while Sasuke just stared at him and said

"Dobe."

"Why you! Sasuke-teme, you want to fight!" Naruto shaked his fist.

"Ya." Sasuke replied but he didn't have a chance to fight him as Kakashi's voice was heard from a tree across from them,

"There will be no fighting until this drill is over."

Naruto and Sasuke started to grumble, but they did their drill anyway.

After the drill, Sakura was the only one left with chakra, and still dodging, so she was declared the winner. This really upset Sasuke, 'cause he was beaten by a girl, but not just any girl. It was Sakura, he was beaten by Sakura. He knew that he had long since surpassed her, in fact, to him he was never below her, she was only supposed to be better at one thing than him and that was brains, but now this. What's going to be next?

Sasuke walked over to Sakura and told her something, though he didn't even bother to stop and turn around to face her.

"Good job Sakura." he complimented

The day continued on and soon, Sakura was told to head straight home after training.

"Ja matta ne Sasuke-kun, Kaka-sensei, Naruto." Sakura said with her usual smile and disappeared off into the distance.

Sasuke wondered why she left straight away, not that he cared. Ever since he came back from Orochimaru, he had been pushing his training to the extreme. He walked off into the distance to his "secret" training spot where no one would be there to disturb him.

"Tadaima." Sakura said as she walked into her house, switching her ninja shoes with some tradition slippers, she walked into her kitchen to see her mom and father there with a cake, banner, streamers, etc.

"Okaeri-nasai." Sakura's mom said to her and let her sit down. Sakura's dad gave her a piece of cake (note that this is a small party because Sakura is going to a bigger one down at the academy later on with all her friends). After Sakura was done her with cake, her mom's face changed from a happy one to a serious one.

"Nani?" Sakura asked her mom seeing the change of expression. Sakura's dad let out a sigh and put down his tea.

"Sakura there is something we need to tell you."

TBC

So yeah, what do you think of this new story, summary's not that great, but I've never really been good at summary's, so r & r if you find this story -

Basic stuff

Nani -What

Tadaima - I'm home

Okaeri-nasai - Welcome home