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Lost Trust and a Villages Loss
Due to a twisted web of lies and incidents Karin has framed on Sakura. Sakura's friends have abandoned her leaving her alone in the village. What will Sakura do especially when a stranger comes to the village and offers a helping hand.
Chapter 1:
Memories of an Old Friends Return
A bright spring sun shines down on the Village Hidden in the Leaves, as a warm breeze blows through the trees, full of chirping birds singing their spring songs. But sitting on a park bench below was a site that was in very much contrast with the beautiful day. A pink haired kunoichi with tears streaming down the sides of her face and a hand glowing with chakra healing large cuts that ran up and down her arm. The tears however were not from pain at least not physical pain. A kunoichi of her caliber would not succumb to tears from such a small wound.
"It wasn't supposed to be like this." Thought Sakura "It wasn't supposed to be like this at all."
With tears streaming down her face like waterfalls. She thought back to the day that brought her much joy and unknowingly brought the betrayal of every friend she knew. The day Sasuke returned to the village.
It was a day very similar to the current one; She and Naruto had just returned from an escort mission from the land of waves. It had been a weeklong A-ranked mission dealing with foreign shinobi and both were looking forward to a good rest.
As they walked deeper into the village, they noticed two figures coming towards them at full speed. As the figures got closer they realized it was an ecstatic Ino dragging behind her a calm collective Shikamaru. As a couple came towards the two travel worn shinobi and stopped in front of them, both couldn't help but giggle at the sight.
"Taken Shikamaru off to go get eloped are we Ino." Giggled Sakura.
"For your Information, both of our families approve of our relationship," said annoyed Ino, "and besides our wedding is not going to be a secret, it'll be a large open confession of our love, for all of our friends and family to see. With champagne, and so much food not even Chouji could eat it all, and the largest dance floor we can find so me and my love can dance the night away…"
As the blonde continued to list in excessive detail every part of her wedding day, Shikamaru stood up brushing off the dirt he collected from being dragged around the village.
"Thanks a lot, now she will be going on like that for a week." Smirked Shikamaru.
"Sorry but it was the only thing I could think of." said Sakura, "so what's the real reason you guys were running through town like that."
"Actually it's because we're looking for you two." replied Shikamaru
"Really why?" Questioned the two shinobi
Stopping her laundry list of details Ino answered, "There's a visitor for you in Lady Tsunade's office."
"Really who's the visitor?" Asked Naruto.
As Shikamaru was about to answer the question given. Ino covered his mouth and put him in a headlock.
"Don't you idiot or else you're going to ruin the surprise!" Yelled Ino.
Ino then turned around still encasing Shikamaru in a headlock, gave a little "See Ya" to Naruto and Sakura. Then blasted off at full speed dragging Shikamaru behind her, leaving Naruto and Sakura in a dust cloud of dirt and confusion.
"I swear Naruto, Ino and Shikamaru, and you and Hinata, are living proof that opposites attract." said Sakura.
"Hinata and I are more alike then you think, so don't lump us in with those two bozos" yelled Naruto
"Whatever you say mister match made in heaven, so lets head to the office and see what is going on." giggled Sakura
Naruto gave a nod in agreement and they headed to the Hokage's office. They walked slowly towards the office frustrated, because when Ino said you had a visitor it usually meant they'd be meeting another feudal lord or "VIP" who they would be escorting on their next mission. As they came closer to the Hokage tower, Naruto seemed to grow more frustrated.
"We've been gone a week on an A-ranked mission, and five minutes after we come back. We're already leaving again most likely to protect some wannabe big shot on his afternoon stroll, Come on I need to rest a bit." Blurted out Naruto.
As Naruto continued to vent his frustrations Sakura chuckled. She knew very well that Naruto was not complaining about lack of rest. But the fact that he wouldn't be able to spend time with certain white eyed brunette.
Soon the two found themselves in front of the Hokage's office doors. As they walked in they saw a site that lit up their tired faces with pure joy. There standing in front of the desk was none other than Sasuke himself.
"What's up" muttered the young Uchiha.
"Sasuke!" Yelled the two Shinobi.
Sakura ran across a room with tears in her eyes as she embraced the Uchiha.
"I missed you so much" cried Sakura.
"Yeah yeah, I missed you too" Sasuke replied in a monotone voice.
As Sakura recollected herself she looked over shoulder of Sasuke and noticed to figures that she had never seen before. One was a mammoth of a man who was enjoying the company of a little bird perched on his finger. Another was a red-haired woman who had a rather annoyed look on her face as she witnessed the sight of Sakura hugging Sasuke. From the look on the girls face alone, Sakura knew that this girl was going to be a problem.
Suddenly without warning Sakura's recollections were cut off by a gentle "are you okay".
She looked to her left on a park bench and realized that a man had sat down next to her.
She had been so caught up in her memories that she didn't even realize that the man was able to walk by and sit right next to her.
The man looked over once again at the young kunoichi gave another gentle, "Miss, are you okay?"