"There she is. Don't go near her though."

"Huh?"

"She is a loner. Ditched by her parents and has no friends."

"Why can't I go near her mommy?"

"I don't want you catching whatever that girl has darling."

Sakura chuckled lightly to herself. Since when did she develop a reputation of being contagious here?

It was a sign. She had been here too long.

Sakura looked up at the darkening sky and slowly got up.

"It's time," Sakura whispered under her breathe. She reached for her worn out book bag and slung it over her shoulder.

Within a few minutes, Sakura was in front of a worn out building with orange lights flaring out the windows. Her head was perpendicular to the ground as she watched her feet go up the steps. Her fist lightly knocked on the door. Almost immediately, the door opened to reveal a man with red hair.

"Ah, Sakura. I haven't seen you around. Come on in." The man opened the door wider and gestured with his hand to come in.

"It's okay Sasori-nii. I just stopped by to ask about something."

"Oh. And that something is?"

"A new town. Don't you think it's time I went back to school and start living a normal life again?"

"Isn't it too risky? I mean they almost got you about a few months ago Sakura!" Sasori exclaimed with a worried expression.

"I'll be fine Sasori. I'll be with Tenten. But I just need you to help me get where I need to get. Just hook me up with some connections to Konoha, and then we're good."

"KONOHA? Sakura, you're painting a bright red target on your back by going there." Sasori's grip on the doorknob continued to get tighter as he said this.

"I'll be fine Sasori. I need to get away from the suburbs. It was never my style. Plus I don't want to burden you anymore." Sakura finally raised her head to reveal her emerald eyes that showed a burning passion within them.

"Fine. . . But what made you decide to leave now? I thought we were gonna wait a bit longer."

"I'd rather not have rumors spread about me being contagious of something, Sasori," Sakura said with a dry chuckle.

"Alright. Wait a second." He rushed down the hall and came back with a crumpled white envelope.

"Everything is in the envelope. Just don't lose it, alright? You'll be in Konoha by tomorrow morning. Everything is set up for you. Just promise you'll be safe, and if you ever need something you'll call me," Sasori said with a voice filled with worry. Sakura's eyes brimmed with tears and embraced him.

"Thank you so much. I'll repay you somehow. Thank you so much for taking care of me after all these years." Sakura released him and she stepped back. She flashed a bright grin at him and turned to start down the steps.

As soon as she was down the street and out of sight, Sasori ran a hand through his hair. He took a few steps out into the quiet, dark night. He shoved his hands into his pockets and leaned on the railings. His head slowly tiled upward.

"Aoi . . . Watch over her for me." Sasori looked for a sign that he heard his message. He slowly shakes his head with a smile and makes his way back into his home.


The prologue er... sorta bad ; ^ ; It gets better I promise :D :D

Just uh ... wait a bit for the next chapter (almost through with it)

Please review and forgive the grammar mistakes