Alright, It's been some time since I've written anything, so please don't be too harsh people. It's rather challenging too writing on characters that already exist, so this should be fun. This story however will be current time based and the way it's going will be GaaraxSakura. Hope you all enjoy.
"We are each our own devil, andwe make this world our hell." ― Oscar Wilde
Tired, worn fingers brushed through vibrant pink strands of hair as a ragged sigh escaped delicate full lips. Letting her hand fall to her side, the young female known as Sakura Haruno slumped against the sterile white wall in the East Wing of the hospital. Once again, another day filled with drama and regret. Slowly she opened her eyes, revealing her usually vibrant green eyes dull and lifeless. It had been a particularly difficult week for the woman, fatigue engulfing her figure. Fortunately her shift was finally coming to an end. Her job seemed to be taking a massive toll on her, and it was finally starting to show. Not to say she didn't like or couldn't handle her job, on the contrary. She loved being able to help others and give all she could. It was only lately that the job was becoming a bit too much. If he job wasn't difficult enough, now she had to worry about the new up and gunning doctor aiming for her spot.
Karin, the overeager, rash and bitchy new addition to an already overstaffed hospital. And despite her vulgar display of ethics it seemed only she saw her for the rat she truly was. Shaking her head softly Sakura pushed off the wall and headed towards her supervisors room. In the back of her head, thoughts of resignation briefly crossed her thoughts before being pushed back and regretted. There was no way in hell some daft bimbo was going to drive her from her work. Coming to a stop outside her destination she slowly raised a hand and knocked on the door before it was quickly and harshly yanked open. Emerald eyes opened in slight surprise as a tall and rather irritated looking blonde stood in the doorway staring back at the pinkette.
"Oh, it's just you Sakura. What brings you by my office?" said the Head of the Hospital, Tsunade. "I had something to discuss with you anyways so I'm glad you showed up." Pulling the door open she took a step back to let in the now curious Sakura. Taking a hesitant step in she watched as Tsunade rounded her desk and took a seat before focusing her attention on her. Slowly taking a seat Sakura locked eyes with her boss and previous mentor. Placing her hands in her lap she tilted her head to the side and inhaled slowly. "So how is it I can assist you this evening?" she stated, barely able to contain her subtle curiosity. Chuckling slightly Tsunade only chuckled as she placed her hands on her desk. "All this time and still so formal Sakura, really I thought we were past that." Yet before a reply could be given she fluttered her hand and continued on. "Then again it's not like I should expect anything but just that from you. I wanted to talk to you about the events going on and possibly finding an agreeable solution."
Arching her brow Sakura sat forward, unsure where this conversation was heading. Continuing on despite the apprehensive looks she was receiving Tsunade cleared her throat. "I know about the quarrels you and the new doctor have been having for some time. And you better than most know I will not tolerate such behavior in my hospital. Which is why I think for now it would be best for you two if I separate you two for the time being." Yet before Sakura could speak in protest, she raised her hand, her glare effectively silencing the green eyed woman. Sighing, her eyes took on a rather pleading look. "Sakura, I've known you for many years and I view you as if you were my own. As always you've done more than your share and have excelled at everything I ask of you. Recently there has been a shortage in one particular part of our field and out of my available staff you are the most qualified for the task. So can I count on your assistance or not?" And after a moment of silence, Sakura could only nod in acceptance. Yet perhaps she should have asked just what she was getting herself into. Instead she offered a small smile and leaned back in her seat.
"Of course, anything I can do to help. So I respect your decisions and will always do what you ask of me shishou." In response Tsunade stood, a smile adorning her features as she picked up a folder and placed it in Sakura's waiting lap before responding. "I knew I could count on you. If anyone could handle this it would be you. You start tomorrow, at Konoha's Asylum for the Criminally Insane. I know you will do just fine." And with that bomb, she left a rather horrified Sakura dazed and confused sitting shell shocked in the room alone. Of all the things to ask, nothing was further from her mind than what came to pass.
It was quite some time before the pink haired victim slowly rose from her seat, unsure of what she was to do. It was all she could do to contain herself from freaking out, in all honesty what was she thinking. Dropping something like that upon her. What in the world made her think she was qualified for something so drastic. If she were out to punish her, she had certainly succeeded. And yet she knew she wouldn't back out, after all the Haruno wasn't known for going back on anything, even something as drastic as this. She would prove her worth and hopefully be out and back at the hospital before she knew it. Sighing in resignation she slowly stood up and headed for the door unsure of just what she was signing up for.
Passing through the hallway she ruffled her hair, clear signs of distress written across her face. And just to make matters worse, here came the object of upset heading her way. Pausing as Karin stepped in front of her, the annoying redhead adjusted her glasses as she adorned a smug grin and hateful eyes. "Well well Haruno, word through the vines is you'll be leaving us, such a shame." Folding her arms she cocked her head to the side, clearly wishing to rile the pink haired woman. Though what was there to gain from it at this point? Sighing softly Sakura bit her tongue and smiled gently at the woman.
"It seems we must have rats in the walls or something. Perhaps they should look into that while I'm gone" Yet before a scene could be started Sakura side stepped the woman and made her way for the doors of the hospital. It would be quite some time before she could once again grace its halls.
Opening the doors of her apartment Sakura flung her bag beside the door and kicked the mahogany obstruction shut before slumping in a nearby seat. How was she possibly going to deal with this? Letting her gaze trail to the folder Tsunade had given her she glared at it in silence before shutting her eyes. She had lost this fight before it had even begun. Gripping the arms of the chair she slowly lifted herself and headed towards the fridge. Opening the door she reached inside until pulling a beer from the fridge. Twisting the cap of the beverage off she slowly approached the folder and picked it up before heading back to her seat. She might as well at least see what she was getting into. Flipping open the cover her eyes began scanning the document in silence.
It was quite some time, and a few beers later until Sakura shut the folder with a heavy sigh. If she though no more curve balls were heading her way she would have been horribly disappointed. It seemed her new task was to be in charge of counseling and medicating the patients and anything else the Head Director Kabuto charged her with. She would be meeting him at seven the next day to run through her schedule. I seemed quite a few patients had been quite out of control, as the hospital was rather short staffed, and somehow Lady Tsunade expected her to be able to get this under control. And only when the Director had things under control would he give his recommendation for Sakura to return to her former duties.
Pinching the bridge of her nose she slumped in her seat while cursing her existence. Letting the empty bottle fall from her hand the glass rolled to a stop next to the others before Sakura stared up at the ceiling. Just what was she supposed to do about all this. She couldn't help but feel bitter as she silently cursed the redhead nightmare. Standing slowly she looked at the mess she had created before setting about to cleaning. After all she had quite a day ahead of her, and was not looking forward to in the slightest. And little did she know just what awaited her and just how it would change her.
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I apologize as of now if it started a bit short, or rough, it just seemed like a good stopping point. But rest assured there will be more, and soon. Couldn't really think of a good way to put Sakura in such a setting that hadn't already been done. And if I'm lucky I will do much better than this. If I'm lucky there's only up from here. Hope to hear feedback and suggestions 3