Asgar: City of the Waterfall
Prologue:
The fire was set; the look on their eyes reflected the dreadful face of sorrow. Tagged dead by her village Sakura finds refuge in the most unusual of places. "I can't believe I've never heard of this place!" She meets new people, finds a home and unlocks a new power. Can she show the world that she is back and much stronger than ever?
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Disclaimer: Unfortunately I do not own Naruto although many other characters that are to be mentioned are.
This Chapter has bee edited on 21/12/13. You may read again
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War and power corrupts us but without it we cannot teach
the future will how to tame this cruelty - Unknown
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"Goodbye"
Many words were spoken like that in this place of grief. People came and said their prayers and then finally left to continue with their duties. Some stayed longer, lost in the deep thought of their mind. A place like this would be terror and nightmare to the young but as they grew old they realised that this place holded peace that was not given to many parts of this world. The soothing melody of the wind could tell you that. The way the grass moved in sync truly said that the people lost here have found Paradise. This place was something that would make you truly feel closer to the dead.
"I'm sorry, it had to be this way" a blond boy said to be named Naruto spoke, his voice had lost its shimmer that shook and brightened ones heart. Standing beside him stood a pair of onyx eyes with dark blue hair. The man spoke no words but the look in his eyes sprouted a million: sorrow, despair, sadness ,guilt and a glint of relief. Soon enough joined in the body of a woman which belonged to a red haired girl with uneven spiked hair and glasses. She holded their hands in a sign to not worry; there own hands clenched into hers for comfort. Said woman smiled "It's alright guys you have me" Her smile fooled them all.
They soon prepared to leave, keeping her words close to heart as if it was their only hope. The blond stood a little while longer but the other man -said to be named Sasuke- turned to leave with the red head."Do you think she's happy?" he asked stopping there steps. Sasuke shrugged as if he didn't know nore cared. The woman smiled at him and said in an almost cheerful voice "Of course Naruto" she came and hugged him. "Thanks Karin" Naruto smiled putting his hands on her back and hugging her back. Not seen to any of them, behind their backs the woman's eyes soon holded a glint of evil. They left with Naruto trailing ahead, smiles on their faces as if there most precious teammate hadn't just left them. As if Sakuras burnt remains were nothing but sad memories.
Their on the memorial stone stood the names of the finest shinobi to have risked there live to protect their country, people and the will of fire that burned in this villages heart. One particular person had been put on that stone today. That person had said to have lost her fire, lost her hope and chose the only option left.
Unknown to them, the fire still burned in the heart of one said to be named dead. There on the stone lay the simple words that seemed to not truly speak what was said:
Sakura Haruno
Her fight lasted till the end
R.I.P
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New World: Asgar
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Sakura's POV
Where am I?
What am I?
Is this heaven?
I soon searched through my brain to find some answers. That's when I suddenly smacked myself, regretting it when the pain smacked itself back, twice the willpower. I was injured.
I don't know where I am. Sakura Haruno, that's my name and what the heck!? How could i think of such a stupid question, of course this wasn't heaven! I'm alive.
A moment of silence passed. That's when the past memories rolled in my head.
Am I truly alive?
Last I remember I was being stabbed by the godforsaken traitor named Karin.
That woman not only stole my rank and name but also all her friends, family and the closest thing to a mother she had.
That bitch! When I'm going to find her I'm gonna kill her! I can't believe that I wasn't on my guard when she attacked!
Calm yourself Sakura, firstly were the hell are we?!
Inner was right although she realised that she couldn't see much for she seemed to be paralysed in a position on a tree. She couldn't move. She couldn't kill Karin. Of course that couldn't happen for she found herself in a state of pure pain from the wound coming from her chest.
I'm weak
Her eyes became tearful. She didn't know which way it was back to Konoha and couldn't move. They probably didn't even miss her. The pain tore her until she could no longer bare it and fainted with blood lost.
After what felt like forever she felt the soothing of anothers body.
She felt herself being carried.
"Am I going to die?"
Her words were spoken in a whisper but she heard the reply loud and clear
"No you're not"
"Naruto? "
That was her last words before Sakura's mind went blank
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Konoha
She heard the whispers of their rumors.
'The Hokage found a new apprentice? '
'She probably wasn't good enough'
'The new apprentice seems interesting. ..'
All those people were talking as if I couldn't hear them. I gave them glares to show that I could. Even after that they continued. How this all started she didn't know. Last she remembered, Sasuke was coming back to the village. There were rumors that he was bringing someone back. I didn't care of course; I just wished the best for him. Over the years I had been in training I had lost those affections for him and saw him as a brother and teammate. How wrong I was.
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The sound of beeps and movement could be heard from the white hospital room. A new formula of regenerating the human cells was being tested. A blond woman was speaking, her posture told that she was in charge.
"Right everyone we will continue on next week, be sure to get a break and complete the reports on the cell progress" the woman finished her speech. A pink haired medic was standing beside her. When everyone left the room she talked to the pink medic privately.
"Sakura we're running out of test subjects and this project is becoming more and more l dangerous by the second, how are we going to continue?" The older woman replied. After a while of fidgeting Sakura replied
"Tsunade-sama I think I may have an idea,"
"What is it Sakura?"
Sakuras own posture became straight and her face as determined as ever.
"I wish to become a test subject."
Silence filled the air until Tsunade finally replied "Since I know you aren't going to listen, very well"
Sakura gave a small smile then left the room. She knew Tsuande wasn't pleased at all pleased with her but she needed to complete this test. This could save many lives in the war even if it risked her own.
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There had been so much talk about Sasuke coming back that Sakura just couldn't bare it. She may have no longer got a crush on him but she couldn't stand it. The rumors were just rumors! One proclaimed that he was bringing a girl along back to Konoha. Some rumors even said that she was his fiancé!
She had been called to meet Sasuke back at the Hokages Tower. She didn't know what all the fuss was about either. She was supposed to go visit Sasuke at the gate when he returned. It seemed Naruto hadn't wokem
her and she didn't feel like going so she slept in. Don't get her wrong Sakura was a morning person but it just felt like going there would be too troublesome. She also had a bad feeling...
Knock Knock
"Come In"
Sakura prepared herself to the sight before her. She took a deep breath and entered.
"Ah, Sakura it isn't like you to come late although its fine since you had a lot of work in the hospital, please come in," Tsunade had a smile planted on her face. Sakura came in and studied the people before her. Sasuke looked the same as ever, his hair longer than before though. A red head was clinging onto him. It seemed Sasuke didn't mind her doing that. Her heart fell when she realised that he would've never let her do that when he was young. She had oddly shaped hair and glasses. Her top was a light purple colour with her bellybutton showed. She had short shorts witch were black and had black boots. Overall she looked like a slut. Sakura wouldn't mouth tat out loud for she was quite fond with the saying 'don't judge a book by its cover'. Said woman looked at her in the eye with a glare. Was that jealousy?
"Sakura I'd like you to meet Karin, Sasuke's fiancé" Tsuande continued on her speech about how Sasuke had completed his revenge and found out the truth. She didn't listen to the rest for she was in deep thought
Sasuke's fiancé?!
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New World: Asgar
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Unknown POV
He saw her by the trees while fetching some herbs for his father. That's when he saw the blossom. Her attire stained with blood all over. If it weren't for her faint breathing he would have already proclaimed her dead!
He quickly took her of the ground, carefully picking her up.
"Am I going to die?" Her face was pained but she managed to whisper. He didn't know how to reply.
What should I do?
He thought of the option then proceeded with an action.
"No you're not "
A faint smile tinted her lips. He didn't know if what he said would truly help and neither did he know if it were true.
"Naruto?" She spoke another name. He didn't know who it was but by the look of it he seemed special to her, maybe her lover?
He finally noticed what she was wearing. A torn ANBU top with two katanas resting at her back. She had long baggy trousers and a bandage strap holding a pouch above her knee. He was wandering if her name was Sakura for her hair was the matching colour: Pink. He wandered if it was natural. Putting those thoughts behind he focused on remembering the path back to his small village. We didn't get Shinobi here often. Last he remembered they never got Shinobi here. He focused on bringing her back to father.
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Sakura stirred in her sleep. Her eyes finally opened to emerald glory. "Where am I?"
"Ah your awake"
She saw two men sitting in a corner. One seemed to be near her age or older age while the other In his mid-thirties.
"Where am I?" Thats when her ninja instincts reacted. With a sturn face she moved away from the bed, noticing how her arm twitched with pain.
I might be in enemy territory I can't worry about pain
That's when she realized that her hand was bandaged. Her mind went to deny her conclusion but she admitted it finally.
If they were the enemy they wouldn't have healed her.
"Who are you?"
The older man smiled. "You can call me father since everyone hear seems to have gotten used to that, and this young lad is Kou, my son!"
She looked over to the man he was pointing at. "Nice to meet you Sakura!" His smile reminded her so much of someone else, thats when she realized.
"How do you know my name?"
"Ah, terribly sorry but by the color of your hair I presumed that was your name, sorry if my words offended you."
"Thats fine, you presumed right my name is Sakura, Sakura Haruno" she replied with a smile, for some reason he reminded her of someone else. Someone she forget.
"Cough, as much as I wouldn't like to interrupt your conversation I wish to answer your other question," the man replied. Sakura's cheeks tinted red at the comment but she was intrigued as to where she was.
"Well then, Sakura Haruno welcome to Asgar, City of the Waterfall."
"Where is-" She was about to reply but a painful feeling soon erupted from her body making her fall to the ground and blackout Thankfully someone had stopped her from falling.
She didn't know where Asgar was but at least she had a place to stay for now.
TBC
A/N: this is my first chapter so much will not be revealed! I'd love to have comments and views, they keep my inspiration up! Hope you liked it so far!