Greetings. To those who do not recognize my name, I was a non-member of Fanfiction who reviewed Deidara/Sakura stories. Unknown Artist. I was picky and didn't review often, usually only my friend Volleys-chan. But after I reviewed another writers work, I decided to not only get an account, but to write myself. So here is the fruits of my labor.

Now listen here. Yes, I labeled it Deidara/Sakura, but that is because it is that. They did have a fling and this is the after affect of that moment. Well, just read it. It will make more sense. Just know he probably won't show at all in ARC 1. Maybe ARC 2, but I am currently debating it. I would do like everyone else does and write a sequel, but I think that things like this should just have ARCs. So in a sense. ARC 1 is story one; ARC 2 is like the sequel without throwing people off and wanting to read the second without reading the first. All the information is important.

Note: I have re-edited this chapter. I will be fixing it little by little, but first allow me to at least fix the spelling ^-^''

That is all my notes for now, I will add ending notes at the end for those who would like to be an asset to this story.

From Leaf to Flower

ARC 1

Chapter 1

Serendipity

Disclaimer: I do not own Naruto

"Art is the expression of the profoundest thoughts in the simplest way." -Albert Einstien

It had been a serendipitous moment; an event that had occurred. Nothing more, nothing less. She had mistaken him for another, so she saved his life. He spared hers out of honor for her accidental chivalry. The two went separate ways and never thought of it again.

Until yet another serendipitous moment. She was commissioned by the same men who had commissioned him. They, though being enemies, bared with it and completed the mission together.

From then on, the events of their meeting continually occurred, never planned, never expected.

Soon feelings arose, emotions grew for the other, and being shinobi, they knew to seize the time they had together and treasure it.

But that was what had caused Haruno Sakura so stare down at this little medical wonder, praying to whoever would listen for the results she wanted.

No such luck.

There it was, that little pink plus, just like the other ten she had taken. Staring at her with that happy pink color when all she felt was dread. Serendipity had no 'pity' on her.

"No, no, NO!" She growled angrily as she smashed her hands onto her sink counter, breaking it on accident.

She stared at her reflection. Two Jade eyes, short pink hair that was spiked into a half Mohawk, and a flawless, porcelain like face with anger evident in its features. Her eyes softened as she stared, she couldn't believe it was true.

The only thing she could do now was go and report to her Hokage of her little adventures with that man. If she didn't get killed for treason and fooling around with the enemy, she many never be trusted again.

"This is just wonderful," she hissed under her breath as she grabbed a jacket and wrapped it around her.

It was the end of winter and Konoha had just finished having its coldest winter yet. She pulled on a fluffy hat, ear muffs, gloves, and a scarf around her neck and half of her face before even leaving the door. The air bit at her flesh that was exposed, which was her eyes to her large forehead.

Even now she was dreading the very thought of talking to Tsunade. What would her mentor think of her? She was like a mother to Sakura after her parents died in the line of duty, it would crush Sakura if she turned her back on her.

She felt her stomach drop even more as she thought of Naruto. What would he think? Would he be angry? Would he understand? Would he even look at her again?

While her lover was her moonlight, her happiness in the glow of the night's beauty, Naruto was her sunshine. Not like a lover, but like the best of best friends who could practically claim that they were blood relatives with how much blood they had spilt together on the battlefield. Naruto was her brother. If he hated her, then there would be no reason to even live anymore.

She wanted to pound her head in as she realized this was the consequence of even playing around with a man like her love. She was going to kick his butt next time she saw him, then probably do the whole thing that caused this outcome over again with him. He was a bloody sweet talker when he wanted something out of her.

She sighed to herself. Not like she didn't want what he wanted in that category.

She tried not to think too much on it as she entered the Hokage's headquarters and headed straight for her mentor's office. Not saying hello to anyone as she strode right by them, too concerned on what she was about to say.

She opened the door, not even bothering to knock, but immediately shut the door when she came upon that scene that played out upon her desk. She was glad she had yet to take off the scarf, so it could hide the blush that crossed her face. She leaned against the once again closed door as she tried to register what she saw and slowly deleting it from her memory.

The door opened sometime later with the Hokage looking at her rather irked.

"Come in, and you better and a good reason for bothering me today of all days."

"Is he gone?" Sakura said as she found her voice, "I need to talk to you alone."

Tsunade sighed, as she looked behind her, clearly not happy at what she didn't see, "Yeah, he's gone"

Sakura pretended not to hear the words that were muttered afterwards.

"It'll take me hours to corner him again."

Tsunade opened her door and ushered her in, closing the door and locking it. She walked back to her desk and sat on it. Not like it mattered if she was trying to cover it up, Sakura had seen what had been done to that poor desk.

"What is it Sakura?" Tsunade asked as she looked at the still winter clothed girl.

"I…" Sakura started, but lost her voice for a second.

"You…" Tsunade prompted, impatient to hear just what the girl had interrupted her for.

"I'm pregnant," Sakura whispered, Tsunade hearing her only because she was use to the quiet whispers of ninjas.

Her face grew into a wide smile as she swung her right leg over her left and crossed her legs neatly, "About time you realized."

Sakura's eyes widened as she looked at her Shishou, "You knew?"

Tsunade burst out laughing as she plastered a silly grin on her face, "Sakura, I have been the midwife for hundreds of women, do you think I wouldn't know when my student is pregnant? You came in here every morning pale as all get out and looking ready to pass out any minute during morning meetings."

Sakura's mouth dropped, not that Tsunade could see it through the scarf, but her eyes must have told Tsunade all she needed.

"I didn't tell you because I didn't know if I was absolutely right. I wouldn't want to offend you if you weren't seeing someone," She paused as she looked at the rosette, "By the way, where is the boy? Shouldn't he be here with you begging for my mercy?"

That brought them to the real problem.

"Tsunade-shishou," Sakura said, her voice trembling and tears threatening to spill, "That is why I came."

"What happened? Did that boy leave you because of this?" Tsunade asked, anger apparent in her voice.

Sakura shook her head as her chest tightened in fear, "He's not here because of who he is…"

"Who is this boy?" Tsunade demanded as she stood up.

Sakura sniffled as she looked her teacher in the eyes, "I didn't mean to, I really didn't. It all just kept occurring, I would meet up with him on accident. There was no planning, just… chance."

"Sakura," Tsunade growled as she looked at the trembling rosette, "Who. I need a name, Sakura."

Her chest tightened, her stomach was doing flips, her world was getting blurry with tears but she had to say it. She had to tell her Shishou, or who could she tell.

"Deidara no Akatsuki." The words escaped her lips and she fell to her knees and began to cry.

Tsunade's expression turned to one to shock. She fell back onto the desk she had been sitting on before. She just watched Sakura cry on her knees a few more moments before she could process what she had heard.

She sighed heavily as she looked up at the heavens as if asking why before getting up and walking over to Sakura and picking her up in a crushing hug.

"There, there," Tsunade said as she pulled off the girl's hat to stroke her hair.

Sakura was relieved as she cried even more, burying her face into her mother figure's chest, and wrapping her arms around Tsunade's waist.

"I don't know what to do," Sakura cried, "I fraternized with the enemy, let him escape constantly… and… and…"

"He stole your heart, didn't he?" Tsunade asked as she rested her head on Sakura's and rocked her side to side.

She felt the smaller woman nod before erupting into more tears. She was scared, alone, and pregnant, not knowing when she would see the father again or if she would even live that long to see anyone again.

However, Tsunade knew just what to do.

"We are going to tell Naruto, first off. He would be angry if you didn't tell him. He'd get over it if you at least tell him. He and Hinata would be good allies." Tsunade said as she thought aloud, feeling Sakura tense at that thought.

"But Tsuna-"

"Hush," Tsunade said as she continued to think aloud, "Then, we are going to get you out of here. I have been meaning to start a branch village somewhere in the Land of Fire."

At this she let go and began to pace, as she pulled it all together in her head.

"I'll send a couple of settlers, far away from here, and we'll say that your volunteered for a genetic experiment," At this she looked at Sakura, "Did Deidara ever tell you about his kekkei genkai?"

"Yes?" Sakura croaked, confused as all get out.

"What did he tell you?"

"He said that his clan is used mainly for recon, but they're all artists at heart. He was the only one though that really took it to the next level. When a child is born, it isn't born with the bloodline, that comes around their third year."

"That's good," Tsunade said as she turned to face the rosette, "Just hide it. If he doesn't have it till he's three, then no one will be looking for it. Everyone will just assume it's some civilian you had a fling with and not an S-class criminal wanted in every land."

At that, Sakura had to let out a weak laugh, "I see."

"So, start packing, you're leading this expedition."

Sakura blinked. Once. Twice. Thrice.

"What?"

Tsunade looked at her student with confident eyes, "I said you're leading this. I will start gathering some ninja to take with you and you are to leave with them within a week. Go, talk to Naruto, and get ready to leave."

"But, why am I the leader? Shouldn't I be getting punished for what I have done?"

"You are twenty, you have been my apprentice for eight years. You have had at least fifty successful missions, no one dying on your failed missions, and every solo mission you've done has been successful. You have assisted me with paperwork and politics. Sakura, sweetie, you've been bred for this. And besides, I can't punish you for falling in love," Tsunade sighed, "But you are the one who has to explain this to Naruto."

Sakura let that all sink in before she nodded, grabbing her hat and putting it back on.

"Thank you Shishou," Sakura said as she hugged the woman, "I really appreciate it."

"Your welcome," Tsunade said with a smile, then turning serious, "Now go."

With that Sakura headed out the door, promising to return later for the formal paper work. Tsunade sighed as she looked at the door. That little girl that had come into her office that would do no wrong had gone off and become a powerful, pregnant shinobi.

"Perhaps she learned too much from me," Tsunade mused as she sat in her chair and began the paperwork.

She would go get that albino pervert later. Right now she had a daughter to protect.

Sakura had managed to get over to Naruto's house without stopping. She went up the steps to his new apartment and knocked on the door in her familiar manner.

It wasn't hard to guess that Naruto recognized it as he came crashing to the door, swinging it open, and giving the pinkette a bear hug.

"Sakura-chan!" Naruto cheered as he lifted her off her feet with his hug and pulled her inside, shutting the door with his foot, "You're freezing!"

"Naruto," Sakura said without being able not to laugh, "Put me down you overgrown baka."

"Ah," Naruto said with a teasing grin, "Good old Sakura as grumpy as always."

He put her down and ushered her into the apartment further, where Hinata was lounging.

"Sakura-chan," Hinata greeted, "What brings you here? It's freezing outside, I'm surprise anyone would even travel out there."

That brought Sakura back to the matter at hand. Her face grew solemn and the smile that had been on her face disappeared. She took off her hat and scarf before she bowed at the waist till she was staring at the floor.

"I need to ask your forgiveness Naruto. You as well Hinata, since Naruto is your husband," Sakura said as she stared at the spot on the floor.

Naruto's face screwed up in confusion as he approached his sister, "Why do you need to do that? Stand up Sakura-chan, please stop acting like you committed a terrible sin."

"But I did," Sakura said as her throat choked back a sob, "I fell in love with a man that has committed many terrible acts against you."

"I don't understand-"

"And now I hold his child." Sakura finished, paying no attention to the tears falling on the ground.

She was afraid of this. This silence that followed her confession. The grief hit her hard, but she forced herself to stay as she was, waiting for him to come to a decision.

"Who."

"Deidara no Akatsuki."

There was no reply for a while. She could feel the emotions rolling off Naruto, but she couldn't tell what they were. Hinata was hard to read too.

"Is he the one who was making you smile even after Sasuke married Karin?" Naruto demanded with a sharp tone.

"Yes," Sakura answered, readying herself for him to yell at her to get out.

The pause was long, maybe an hour. She didn't dare look up. She didn't want to see the hatred in his eyes. She heard him sigh and shuffle for the couch where Hinata was, sitting himself next to her in an unceremonious plop before talking.

"Sakura," Naruto said, not using the usual honorific, "Stand up, you look pathetic. It can't be good for you in your condition."

Her eyes widened a fraction. She had not been expecting that.

"What he means is please, we can't bare to see you like that. Come over here and talk to us."

Sakura finally looked up at them, not to see hatred in their eyes, but worry.

"But… I fraternized with the enemy. Your enemy and-"

"Get over here before I pick you up and sit you down," Naruto ordered, "You look ready to fall over. I don't care who you 'fraternize' with as long as it makes you happy, though I would like to pound him in for putting you in this predicament. You are still our Sakura-chan. I know you would never hurt me on purpose."

Sakura just remained there, as her face scrunched up as she cried again. This time in total relief.

She balled her fists up and put them to her eyes as she finally stood up, whimpering she was sorry and didn't mean to hurt anyone. Naruto could only take so much before standing up and easily lifting the girl and sitting her right next to Hinata, who took to comforting her. Naruto squatted as he looked at her from his place in front of the couch.

"Why," Sakura finally hiccupped, "Why don't you hate me?"

"I could never hate you Sakura-chan," Naruto said with a shrug, "Just like you don't hate me when I mess up. You never once thought me a monster when I let the Kyuubi take hold. You never once ever mentioned how I hurt you when you're tried to help me. You are my friend and true friends don't desert each other for mistakes. Dattebayo." Naruto explained as he messed with her hair.

"It's true you may have done something that might have harmed Naruto-kun, but it didn't end up that way. He made you feel happy and that is all we can ask for. Sakura-chan, you have saved my life countless times, I will never forget that." Hinata said adding in her two cents worth, "Plus, I know you would never give away any information on Naruto anyhow, no matter how much you loved that man."

"Are you angry?" Sakura asked as she sniffled.

"Very, but we'll get over it," Naruto said, "Right now we have to figure out what to do."

Sakura looked down at her lap as she twiddled her fingers, "I already told Shishou. She has given me the position of leader for a new village somewhere in Fire Country land. I am going to be leaving in a week. She said we'd just say that I volunteered for an experiment."

"You're leaving?" Naruto asked in disbelief.

Sakura just shook her head yes as she looked at his blue eyes.

"Yes. The sooner the better, Tsunade-shisou doesn't want people getting suspicious when I start showing."

"How far along are you?" Hinata asked, getting a shrug in return.

"Around fourteen weeks? I don't know."

"When was the last time you saw him?"

"Fourteen weeks. Usually I'd be out on a mission and such where he could have a chance of running into me, but I haven't." Sakura sighed, "Not like I should still see him after this."

"We'll leave that up to you," Naruto said as he stood, "Well, who are you taking with you to this new village?"

Sakura just shrugged, "I don't know."

"Can anyone join?" Hinata questioned suddenly.

"Yeah… I think…" Sakura said, unsure of her own words.

"Then I will speak to the Hokage about it. Tenten and Neji would benefit from leaving, as well as Hanabi. They want to mark her with that accursed seal, but if she leaves for a new village founded by Konoha, they won't be able to."

It was amazing to Sakura that the once timid and overly shy Hinata was such a great leader. Her confidence had grown after she had confessed to Naruto and she made progress in all she did in leaps and bounds. Her love and concern for her family made her a strong and wonderful leader. Now if she could only find the courage to actually tell her father she married Naruto.

"I think that is a good idea." Sakura said with a nod, before her spirit dimmed a bit, "thank you for being so forgiving."

Naruto smiled as he chuckled, already in a good mood again, "You'd do the same for us, Sakura-chan. But next time, if there is a next time, make sure he isn't an Akatsuki member. If he passes that test, then I will consider him possible dating material for my Sakura-chan."

"Possible?" Sakura said as her spirit brightened again in a happy mood, "as in 'no possible way is he getting near her' kind of possible?"

"Maybe…" Naruto drawled with a goofy grin on his face.

All three laughed, forgetting of her sins and moving on like only Naruto could make happen.

After a bit, Sakura excused herself to go back to Tsunade's and assist her with the writing. She would soon be heading out; leaving everything she had here and start a new.

She was frightened, but at least she knew that Naruto had forgiven her as well as his newly wed wife. If Naruto had her back, then she would not fear her future.

But she would really miss that sunshine he emitted.

'Kami, if you exist, please let this child be the sunshine and the moonlight for me.'

The week flew by. Soon the paper work was done, the land chart, and the group of Shinobi that would be moving to the new village all figured out and had their approval. All that was left was to head out. At this point in time, it was all shinobi or retired shinobi that were allowed to leave for this new land. No civilians yet, but families of shinobi were allowed to leave.

To her surprise, she discovered she knew quite a lot of them. Ino was the most shocking. Apparently, Tsunade had filled her in to the whole story because she marched right up to Sakura and whispered that she would forgive the whole thing as long as she got all the dirty details. Sakura just rolled her eyes and promised.

Neji, Tenten, and Hanabi were there as well, just like Hinata wanted, all willing to form a new and better Hyuuga clan without the corruption. Some medics she worked with were also there and even Inuzuka Hana with her fiancé Aburame Shibi, named after the clan head, was there, saying something about them needing a vet. Tenzou was coming too, but only to help start construction. But what surprised her the most was Anko tagging along with Kurenai and little Asuma to leave as well.

All in all there was about twenty ninja families willing to leave and start anew.

It was not a problem for Sakura to project her voice and order them about. She easily organized them and soon they were on their way, riding on ox pulled wagons and riding horses, traveling to their new home land.

It was sometime during the third week of traveling did they even reach the location. It was in the mountain range, in a valley surrounded by mountains, not very accessible to outsiders, but in a green valley. The mountains they had traveled through had snow, but the valley was large, warm, and tropical. There was even a beach where the mountain range opened up and gave narrow passage to the ocean. A good place for traders and settlers to come by.

"Finally," Ino said when they first spotted the large valley uninhabited by anyone, "I thought you'd be fat and unusable by the time we got here."

She received a hard punch for that comment.

It was true though, she had gotten a pudgy belly, smooth and slightly rounded, but no where near enough to be 'unusable' as Ino had put it nicely.

Sakura ignored it for now as they moved down into the valley, deciding to start building close to the ocean front, so they could keep an eye out for unwanted company.

"Alright, who here are artisans?" Sakura asked as she looked about, "Is there anyone here that knows remotely about anything from smithing to building?"

Several hands rose and a few talents were called off. Building, Architecture, smithing, and seal design. Tenzou was the obvious choice to make the houses, but some of the buildings needed to be crafted with materials such as metal, stone, and other stronger materials.

For the first day, he created a large in near the hot springs that had been discovered. It was big enough with a large amount of rooms and living spaces for all twenty-two families to live in comfortably with the ability to hold more.

Next, she had asked who knew how to grow crops. Kurenia was the surprising answer next to the obvious Ino who bred, cross-bred, and created new plant species in her spare time. She had brought some in a few storage scrolls to plant here.

The medics and vets came next. They could assist in designing the best medical program for the children who had come with their parents to be taught in the schools, along side new curriculum and structure that Sakura desperately wanted to add.

She had placed a man simply known as Alchemy in charge. She had seen him in his class back at Konoha. For being a no name orphan, he was one of the smartest teachers she had met with the amazing ability to teach anyone.

Soon, roles had been assigned, and positions filled. Neji and Ino were her assistance, with Hanabi learning politics and representative duties from her older cousin since she would be the go between for this new village until Sakura was able to. Even then she would be the representative of their new land.

Tenten was their weapon mistress. She would teach different weapons to the children and also would be their head of weapon crafting.

Anko was their interrogator. She was very excited for that role. But she also played a new role that Sakura had always wanted in Konoha. A pact maker. She would go around and form contracts with summons and bring them back and give the contracts to the children she deemed worth for that summon.

Sakura knew there were thousands of summon animals without a pact with humans just itching to be used. Anko was aggressive enough to convince them to go for it. She also was a good judge of character, making her good at picking the new summoners.

Ino also had another few roles that she had made up just because she wanted them: Godmother, Sakura's stylist, and Photographer.

Okay, so it all started when Sakura asked her to be the Godmother, and now she had that camera constantly in her face. She didn't even know Ino was interested or good at photography until she started clicking away, saying how they had to catalogue everyday so they could watch the progress.

That had made Sakura feel like a science project.

Already Ino had started dressing her in maternity clothes. From where she didn't know but she guessed that the blonde was prepared for everything.

"Ino," Sakura hissed, her mood had decreased after she had emptied her stomach yet again this morning, "Get that camera away from my face or I will crush it."

"Heh, I have thousands of cameras," Ino said as she clicked yet another picture, "Even in the middle of morning sickness you look like a glowing mother-to-be. Motherhood sure has made you far more attractive."

Sakura glowered from the table she was resting her head in her arms on, obviously not happy at that moment.

"Oh," Ino said as she stood up and pulled away the camera, "Stop being such a grumpy blossom. You need to take your nice pills so that you can handle the day. Today is the first real day of construction."

Sakura groaned as she thumped her head on the table.

"How long must I suffer," She wailed as she started to cry.

Ino just rubbed her back as she relieved herself of her frustration. Neji coming in half way though it and leaving immediately. Tenten and Hanabi came in a few minutes later and began to help prepare her some breakfast with some herbs Kurenai said would calm her stomach.

After being fed and drinking the herb tea, she felt better.

"Okay," Ino said as she clapped her hands, "today will be hard, but tomorrow will be easier then today. Until you get fat that is, then you aren't allowed to even carry a tray."

"INO-PIG!" Sakura yelled as she glared at the blonde.

"I'll go pick out your outfit for today, you talk to Hanabi and Tenten about what needs to be done." Ino said as she dashed into the bedroom of Sakura's suite.

Tenzou had made the furniture, but the things like bedding and sheets had come from one of the thousand storage scrolls Tsunade had given her.

He had even made her a temporary office in the hotel.

Sakura turned her attention to the two Hyuuga woman and motioned for them to sit.

"Tell me the status reports, what has been resolved, what still needs to be resolved, and can one of you go find the blueprints for the city?" Sakura started as she sipped the tea again; it was helping.

"So far, there is no problems among the families. Everyone is still readying for the day. Neji sent one of our messenger hawks to Konoha to report that we have arrived and that should take at least three days to get there and three days to get back minus one day or two for the bird to recover." Tenten began, looking to Hanabi for the next part.

"The curriculum, structure, and discipline of the academy has been resolved, the building schematics has yet been drawn. The hospital supplies has all been check and catalogued, still no design for the building. The talk about the port will be discussed today as well as home placement and greenhouses for herbs and plants that need certain living requirements. I also believe we need to decide on who is starting what business and where those will be placed as well as training grounds and the Kage's quarters." Hanabi informed her, "Also, we need to draw up the blueprints and name the village."

"I see," Sakura sighed as she rubbed her temples.

So much was left to do. She could only hope she could be of some assistance when it came to construction. She had ideas, dreams, and wanted this place to be…

An artistic paradise.

A place designed so when people entered, they'd stop in awe of the beauty of the architecture and design. A place for children to grow and be allowed to instill artistic differences in their shinobi ways. To let their attacks and skills be their ultimate display of art.

Just like her love; just like his Danna.

The two that had changed her views so much. Perhaps they could get a few puppeteers here was well.

"I have a name for the village," Sakura said as she looked at the two there, "Hana. We will call it Hana."

"Flower? The Village Hidden in the Flowers…" Hanabi tested it aloud.

"Hanagakure… Hanakage…" Tenten also tested before smiling, "I like the sound."

"As do I," Hanabi said, "Only proper since flowers and leaves go together."

"Yeah," Ino said as she came out of the bedroom, "That sounds wonderful! Hanagakure! I love it!"

"Of course, you do," Neji's voice said from the doorway, "You use to run your family's flower shop."

Ino made a face at him, but he was too caught up in the name.

"It will do though. I think it only proper since our leader is a cherry blossom."

That is the end. Of this chapter anyways. Right now I have the next couple of chapters written, but I didn't mention the names of most of the families.

Most don't have names because they are OOCs. Eventually I will have to add names so for those who would like to make up the history and names of a family, PM me please.

I had originally ended it where Neji said the thing about the cherry blossom being the leader, but it didn't sound like a good ending, so I added a bit more. The next few chapters will be about the village's construction... or maybe it is just the next chapter. Remember she has Tenzou, so production goes a little faster then usual. You saw him in the canon, he did like fifty houses in one try.

If I used words you didn't know, please mention it to me in the review.

By the way. I love reviews. But I usually take a long time writing one, so I don't do it often.

But for those who do want to review, please, could you add a bit of critique in it? I know people love the usual "I love it please update" but I ask of you to add just a little bit more. More means perhaps telling me your favorite part, telling me what you think might happen, pulling out something I wrote and adding to the idea.

Like I mentioned Sasuke. He's married to Karin. Is he going to have children too? Are Sakura's and his children going to be rivals or friends?

Things like that.

So please, critique me, it will not discourage me from writing. If I make grammar errors, please, point them out.

Thanks.

Unknown Artist of Hanagakure