The Returning Heart

by milliexchan

Sequel to Taking A Chance A stranger watches Konoha through the winter. What will happen when Spring arrives? And will Konoha's newest couples last the year? KibaxHina NaruxSaku ShikaxTem. 2nd in series of 3!

1. Chapter 1

The Returning Heart

DISCLAIMER:

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PROLOUGUE:

Winter approached Konoha quickly, so sudden after the long summer, the mild autumn. Snow blew in from the North, and the wind was icy. The village was peaceful, sleeping. The only noise came from the nightly patrols and the wind in the trees. Outside it's great entrance gate, someone watched. Quietly, silently they approached, standing, surveying. The gates were closed tonight. No visitors, please…
The watcher shivered a little in the snow, crouching low so as not to be seen, by man or beast. The gates creaked open suddenly and 4 ninja came out. The night patrol.
The watcher carefully moved away, limping slightly to a safer distance. But they continued to gaze at Konoha, with those weary eyes, dark, onyx eyes…

I know it's short, but that's just the prologue, a little taster for ya!