It was just another day in the village to her. The sun was shining brightly in the sky and young ninja were playing games that tested their skills much as she herself had done when she was younger. She held her head high as many villagers greeted her. She did this not out of pride for herself, no she did it out of pride for her sensei, for her village that she loved so dearly. She looked out at the carvings in the mountain of the previous leaders of her village. All of them were great in their own ways and all well-known Shinobi. They were the role models of the village and the people that Shinobi wanted to be. She on the other hand did not want that. She was a Kunoichi, a female ninja. Though she was once well known, and made fun of for, her large forehead she had risen to achieve the status of Medical Ninja.

A loud obnoxious voice filled the air and she turned around to happily greet her close friend. His blonde hair spiked out wildly as his bright eyes lit up upon seeing her. Next to him was a pale man with dark hair who wore a false smile on his face. She remained where she was, waiting for them to reach her with a pleasant smile on her face. The blonde didn't hesitate to smile happily as he began to speak. "Hey are you on your way to Granny's office?" she nodded as they continued on their way. "Got any clue what this is about?"

"No, I'm afraid not. It seems to be just a regular call."

"Man I hope it's a B ranked mission! No better yet an A ranked!" he giggled with hope and anticipation.

"Naruto, I highly doubt a Genin ranked Ninja would be given such a dangerous mission." The other said clearly out to annoy the blonde.

He fell to the ground in defeat. "Why do you always gotta bring me down Sai?"

She giggled slightly at her friends antics. It was then that someone flew over them, heading in the direction of the Hokage's office. Naruto perked up and ran a few feet ahead of them. "Look!" he called excitedly. "Even Kakashi-sensei is in a hurry! It has to be important if he isn't running late!" He jumped up and down with joy. "Come on let's go!" he cried as he ran at full speed toward their shared destination.

She stood there a moment as a strong gale whipped her hair back and forth. Something was ominous in the air. What she could not say but she was hesitant. Kakashi-sensei was never early for anything, not even missions so whatever it was that brought this about from him could not be good. The air was thick and tense as Naruto called out to her. Nodding to herself that it was nothing, she followed after them and made her way with her friends, for as long as they were by her side she could take on the very world!

~ツリビアルヅレアム~

"You can't do this! They aren't ready to handle this yet! Don't you see that this will destroy them, one more than the other?!" Kakashi's anger was clearly shown as he paced back and forth in the room.

The Hokage sat behind the large desk with her hands folded neatly on it. Her eyes were hard and set in their decision but worry was still present hidden behind resolve. "Don't you think I know that? What do you think I have waited so long to do this for? I don't understand it fully myself but I have no choice."

He slammed his hands on the desk and looked her directly in the eyes. "It will destroy all that was done in the last two years! Is that what you want?!"

She was unfazed by the outburst but felt terribly sorry for the loss of a good desk that was now splintered under his hands. "It is not up to me if it is all for nothing." She sighed as she motioned for the three to enter the room. Her eyes stuck one on particular.

"What's up Granny?! Come on tell us you got good mission today! An A rank would be great and I can handle it even though I'm technically still a Geni…" she raised her hand and effectively silenced him.

The air grew thick and heavy with tension. No one spoke and no one moved as they waited. The three knew something was wrong and that it was not good news, it never was when the Hokage was purely sober. They glanced at each other out of the corners of their eyes hoping that they could answer them. Sadly none of them could.

Almost as soon as the silence was cut by the Hokage's words attention was brought back and the mood lightened some. "I have called you all here for a serious reason. One that cannot be ignored and I need you all to swear that you will not do anything stupid because of it!" she looked them over. All their faces twisted with confusion. "I trust you all more than most; Team Kakashi is one of our best squads out there. Thus I am trusting all of you to handle this as Shinobi." Her eyes narrowed as she locked them on a certain someone.

A confident laugh was heard. "No problem Granny Tsunade! There is nothing that we can't handle as Shinobi!" the knuckle-head's words were reinsured by the others.

"Very well. You may come in." Her eyes looked on at her target, watching each emotion that passed.

All of them turned to see a familiar figure before them. His dark onyx eyes that studied them and their surroundings, the raven colored hair that resembled the bird it was compared to, tone chest visible in his clothes which bore his clan symbol on it to which was unmistakable as it was rare. He was accompanied by three others. Two males and a female, all three were ignored as focus was paid to the one in particular.

Rage coursed through Naruto as he tried to search his emotions. His eyes began to turn red and the ominous chakra swirled around him. He was changing and everyone knew it. If he wasn't stopped he would destroy the office completely. The other readied his sword fully prepared to attack him.

She denied her emotions in place of helping her friend. He was losing it and she knew there was one way to help him. Taking his hand, she smiled and walked in front of him, her gentle hand resting on his cheek as she gave a lighthearted laugh. "Naruto…I'm here, don't rely on his powers when you have all the strength you need on your own." She hugged him tightly as the ominous chakra faded. Arms soon wrapped around her, holding her close to him. "Better now?"

He laughed slightly failing to lie to her. She knew better than that already. His eyes locked with those of onyx.

The other smiled and retracted his sword back into its sheath. "Well well now, it seems the little blossom has finally bloomed." He smirked as he took a step toward her, examining her as one would a potential weapon.

The blonde made a moved toward him but was held back by her. She shook her head and faced the Hokage and her Master. "If that is all, my lady, I shall take my leave." Once she was given permission she faced the man but paid him no mind. She walked past him, ignoring his presence completely.

The red headed woman that was with him frowned at her. Her hand reached up and fixed her glasses. "Hey bitch, who do you think you are passing?! Show your respect now!" She barked out like the bitch she was, turning to the other for any sign of approval to which there was none. She huffed and turned away, clearly angered.

She stopped and turned to him, her emerald eyes narrowed fiercely. "You must forgive me for not bowing before you, Lord Uchiha, but I bow to those who have earned my respect." With that she turned and left the office.

Everyone turned to the Uchiha who only found amusement in the statement. Pure amusement. He turned to the others with a wide grin on his face. The blonde ignored him and ran after her. He looked at the three who remained. "What a fun day this is turning out to be." He chuckled.

Kakashi balled his fist as he tried to ignore the unignorable. "It seems…That went better than expected." He choked out.

Tsunade shook her head. "Far worse I imagine. Sai show them to their home, they will be staying here from now on." She motioned for them to leave but the Uchiha made no movement.

"I was told I would reside in the district which rightfully belongs to me." His eyes narrowed angrily.

"And I am true to my word. If you wish to go alone then so be it." She turned around and placed papers on her desk. "I have no time to waist. There is work I need to get done." Once everyone left she let out the breath she was holding in. She soon found her way to the Sake and frowned, looking at the blank papers. "She's not too happy about this…Oh Sakura forgive me."

Naruto searched the village for any sign of Sakura. She was quick when she wanted to be and damn hard to find, if you didn't already know where to look. He stopped for a moment to catch his breath before turning and heading toward the training grounds. He knew that was where she would be, deep in the forest past the falls and to the left of the split tree. She always went there when she was troubled, to think. He never bothered her while she was in there, only when she left. He stopped once he found her and stayed outside the gate as she looked over and toughed the names on the pale marble stone. Her fingers tracing the strokes of the carved text slightly warn with age. Her lovely green eyes lowered in sadness, refusing to let any tears fall. She muttered something before knelling down and lighting two incents. She clapped her hands together, lowering her head as she did and prayed.

He lowered himself down as well, to his knees and prayed as well. He prayed for guidance, for peace, for hope and happiness all for her. He prayed to the gods, to their ancestors, to his parents. Once finished he stood up and waited, watching her closely for any sign of instability. She was not as strong as she led on and he of all people knew this. She was a delicate flower that needed to be protected, that needed to be cared for and loved or else it would wither away and die. Just like two years ago, when her world fell apart. He swore it would never happen again and he meant it. He would protect her.

Once she finished, she turned to see him waiting silently with bright sorrowful eyes fixated on her. She could tell he was worried and it wasn't about the Uchiha, it was for her. He had been there for her when she needed someone. He, the most annoying person she had ever known in her life, was her greatest friend. A smile found its way to her petal soft lips as she stood and bowed to the stone. Once out of the gate he gave her a content smile and took her hand in his. She looked down at their hands, at the contrasting skin tone. He was darker than her, far more lively and beautiful while she was pale and ghost like. A hollow shell of who she once had been.

The blonde took quick notice of her mood change and set to correct it, for a smile suited her far better than a frown. His finger curled under her chin, moving her head up to look at him. A deep smile and a loving gaze is what met her jade eyes as she gazed upon his features. Everything about him was unique only to him alone. He gently caressed her cheek, relishing the softness of her skin and the heat that came from it as she began to blush. "Sakura-chan…" his voice was low with love and concern for the one who held his feelings.

She closed her eyes and leaned into the touch. His hand was so warm, so loving. His voice was so pure and loving that she wished he always sounded like that though part of her knew that he would only use it when they were alone. His other hand dipped behind her to the small of her back, pulling her closer to him. She didn't fight him nor did she protest. She found something in him that she could find nowhere else and that was in his warm embrace. She opened her eyes slightly when he uttered her name a pleased smile on her lips. He moved his head toward hers. His lips capturing hers lovingly and chaste. He had not gone as far as to soil her purity, though his body urged him for more he denied it for her sake.

Dark eyes looked on with a mixture of emotions. Never had he thought this would happen, that she would allow such from him. A dark smile warped his lips. He would not have returned for no reason. He knew very well what he wanted and it stood before him. He would have it or his name was not Uchiha Sasuke.