N2: Hello PPLS As some of you know My story Robin's Name is on temporary hold. In the mean time I will be working on this story and another story called Konoha Camp Rock. Formerly called band camp, it was graciously given to me by Brownie Fans and Other Stuff. WEll I think that's it other that this is sort of a prologue, where you learn about the characters.
Disclaimer: I own ZIP ZILCH NADDA of Naruto
Dedication: TO my friend Annika, who helped get me back on Naruto.
Legend:
"Talking"
"Thinking"
Clique of Outcasts
Chapter 1: Welcome
"Another day in paradise." Thought pink haired Sakura Haruno as she looked out of her window at the run-down neighborhood that surrounded her and her mom's apartment. "Might as well get the first day over with." She headed toward the kitchen where her mom was cooking bacon in the stove.
"I'm off mom!" the Pinkette called as she hurried out the door. She heard her mom yelling, "Love you, honey!" as she ran toward her new school, Konoha High. "Maybe this year'll be better!"
Konoha High School was an impressive two story building with a white marble outside more resembling a college then a high school. It was pretty exclusive, only the rich and/or super intelligent got in. Meaning the stupidest person inside was smarter than the average kid. Sakura knew all that and even though she was Junior, her GPA was higher than most seniors at her other schools. Despite this she was still feeling intimidated by the prestige in the outside of her school. She swallowed and walked up the steps and inside. She pushed open the doors and walked up to the front desk. The receptionist had a pin that read, Shizune.
"Umm, Excuse me?" The pinkette asked tentatively. Shizune looked up and smiled.
"You must be Sakura Haruno, the new student. I'm Shizune; I'll be your Foreign Language teacher. Nice to meet you." Shizune handed Sakura her schedule, "First period starts in ten minutes. See you later!" Shizune turned back to her work.
"Thanks." Sakura said and she looked down at her schedule.
1st- AP English: Kurenai
2nd- Physics: Orochimaru
3rd- Trigonometry: Kakashi
4th- Art: Sasori/Deidara
Lunch
5th- French: Shizune
6th- P.E: Guy
7th- Social Studies: Jiraiya
8th- World History: Assuma
"Great. Where do I find this stuff?" Sakura wondered out loud, when suddenly a blonde hurricane knocked her down. "Ouch!"
"Oh, I'm really sorry! Really! Here Lemme help you up!" The bubbly blonde said as he grabbed her arm and pulled her up, "My names Naruto Uzumaki! Future Class Prez, Believe it! What's your name?"
"S-Sakura Haruno." Sakura stuttered. The blonde-Naruto's personality was a little overwhelming. Behind him a small blue haired girl walked up behind Naruto.
"N-Naruto, y-you s-shouldn't s-scare her." The small girl stuttered behind him. Blondie turned and rubbed the back of his head embarrassed.
"Sorry, Hinata." He turned back to Sakura and introduced the shy girl, "Sakura, this is Hinata Hyuuga. My girlfriend and photographer for the school paper." Hinata extended her hand to Sakura, which she took. Grateful for the girl's normalcy compared to her hyperactive boyfriend.
"N-Nice to m-meet y-you, Sakura." The Bluette said quietly.
"You, too Hinata." Said the pinkette with a smile.
"D-Do y-you n-need h-help f-finding y-your cl-class?"
"Yeah that'd be great!" Sakura grinned and handed Hinata her schedule. The bluette looked over it for a moment then handed it back with a small smile.
"W-We have the same s-schedules. W-We b-better h-hurry, class s-starts in a few m-minutes, and we w-want to get t-there e-early so I-I can i-introduce you t-to o-our f-friends."
"Sounds good." Sakura said and followed her shy new friend and her bubbly boyfriend.
After a minutes of following them duo through the winding of Konoha high, they arrived at a classroom labeled English. The three walked in and Sakura followed the duo over to a small group of people. One was apparently asleep, one was dark hair and moody eyes, one had long, long blonde hair and skimpy clothes, and the last one had purple face paint. Naruto introduced them starting with the guy asleep.
"The unmotivated one is Shikamaru Nara. Mr.-tall-dark-and-moody is Sasuke Uchiha. Skimpy girl is Ino Yamanaka. Face paint is Konkuro Sabaku." Blondie pointed out going around the circle semicircle. They each said hi. Ino walked over and began to survey the pinkette.
"Oh My Gosh! Do you use Lucky Perfume!" She squealed. Sakura nodded dumbly, "OMW, we are going to get along so well! No one else here understands fashion!" Shikamaru lifted his head lazily off the table.
"Jeez, Ino. Quiet down. You're so troublesome." Ino turned around and stuck her tongue out at the lazy boy. Konkuro laughed and turned to Shikamaru.
"Fighting a losing battle, Shika! She'll never listen to you!" Shikamaru groaned and smashed his head on the desk. Sasuke just Hned and turned away. At that moment, the teacher, Kurenai, walked in. Her stomach was big with a child. Sakura turned toward Hinata curiously.
"She's Assuma's wife. Their expecting in a few months." The Hyuuga replied to her unspoken question.
"Oh." Sakura said as she took a seat next to Ino and pulled out a notebook. "School's gonna be interesting."
By the end of the day, Sakura had learned most of the ropes and met more of Hinata's friends. She also learned some interesting things about the ones she'd met.
"Bye! See you tomorrow!" She called out to them. She left earlier then everyone else, not wanting anyone to see where she lived. On the way back she mused over what she'd learned. Shikamaru was the smartest kid in school, despite being thoroughly unmotivated. Naruto was reining martial arts champion, and the leader of their little group. Ino was the prettiest girl in school. Konkuro was an award-winning puppeteer. Hinata was part of the prestigious Hyuuga family, and Sasuke was Naruto's runner up. The others included, Kiba Inuzuka, an award winning dog trainer, Neji Hyuuga, Hinata's cousin and third in martial arts, Rock Lee, fourth in martial arts, Tenten Heiki, award-winning weapons fighter and demonstrator. Shino Aburame, a talented bug keeper, Temari Sabaku, Konkuro's sister and first place fan dancer, Gaara Sabaku, The youngest of the Sabaku siblings and best artist in the school, and Choji Akimichi, a first place winning cook. "Compared to them I'm just…normal." Thought Sakura dejectedly. Couple that with her troubled home life, she pretty much felt like a freak. "They've got it made for them." Despite this, most of them seemed nice enough, if not a little weird.
"MOM! I'm home!" She called out as she walked into the kitchen. On the table she found a note addressed to her.
Sakura
I've gone to work. Hold down the fort till I get home. Thought I won't be back till late. I'll see you in the morning
Love, Mom
"Right, work…" thought Sakura. Every time her mom left a note like this Sakura was reminded of why she studied so hard. So she wouldn't grow up to be like her mom, and work in a whorehouse. Sure she loved her mom, but it was little embarrassing sometimes, when asked what her mom does. When asked, Sakura would answer with her mom's old job, a bookstore clerk. Not the best, but better than prostitute. And it was partially the truth. Her mom had been a bookstore clerk for a while before…before her dad had gone and gotten in trouble with the law and gotten thrown in jail. Yes, such was the life of Sakura Haruno. "At least I have normal friends now, I bet they don't have problems like this." Oh, how wrong she was
OKay so What do ya' think? Good Bad? I'm gonna finish it wether you like it or not, unless some one specifically tells me 5 tells me not too. So tell me yes or no. Sorry it's short and stuff, but I hope you like it! R & R
Thanks a bunch ~Noa Nee