A Twist of Fate
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Sakura Haruno, aged 24, weighing 125 pounds, standing at 5"7 finally. When she turned 18, Konoha had decided that Sasuke could be on his own, and that if he must choose so, he would come back to Konoha if he pleased. Sakura wasn't so pleased about that, seeing as that even though the group could be united once again, she wouldn't be able to be as close to Sasuke as she once believed she was. So she went off to do a medical apprenticeship in the Village of the Star for six years. This is her story.
"Sakura-chan! Sakura-chan, look what I found!" Young Cho cried, showing Sakura a bird that only one wing.
"What happened to this poor bird?" Sakura questioned young Cho.
She shook her head, "I don't know, I found her lying on the ground helpless as a cat began approaching it. I couldn't just leave it there."
Sakura sighed, "And you shouldn't Cho, what you did was the right thing. But as much as we both want to save this bird, it won't be able to do anything with just one wing, can't you see?"
Cho sniffed, "I guess so… well what are you going to do with her then?"
"I'm going to have to put her down," Sakura explained, getting out a tiny syringe filled with a clear liquid.
3 AM Sakura is awakened in a hurry. Her eyes open in a flash, ready to attack whoever had awoken her. "Ah, Sakura-chan!" came a small voice.
"Nole-san! What are you doing in my room this early! Lessons do not start until 6!" Sakura exclaimed.
"Sorry Sakura-chan, but the Hoshikage has requested your presence." Nole explained.
"Well did he say what he needed me for?" She asked him, Nole shook his head "I suppose he wouldn't let it wait for morning then… Well then, off we go."
The two left the apartment building and heading towards the Hokage tower in the middle of the village in a hurry. It was very quiet in the city, but everyone was awake, watching as Sakura and Nole flew by them quickly. Sakura frowned, "Why are they all acting as though I am leaving?"
"Haruno-chan, thank you for meeting me so early in the morning." The Hoshikage said, bowing as Sakura and Nole bowed back.
"What is this about?" Sakura wondered, "Why could you not wait until morning?"
"You're Hokage has sent an urgent message by bird, he has requested that you be back in Konoha as soon as possible." Hoshikage explained.
"Why is Godaime ending my training so early, she's the one that sent me." Sakura groaned.
"I believe that there is a Radaime Hokage in your village now." Nole pointed out.
Sakura gasped, "And who would that be?"
"Naruto Namikaze," Hoshikage replied (for the sake of this he took on his father's last name).
Sakura smiled, "So sensei did not tell Naruto of my training then?"
"She has, but they both believe you have finished your training to the best of our abilities here in the village." Nole said.
"Well then, I suppose I should pack up and head home tonight then." Sakura said.
"To ensure that you will be at the village by night fall tomorrow you should leave by no later than noon." Hoshikage said, "And Nole here has kindly offered his service. As well as staying by your side as your apprentice in Konoha."
"Nole! Are you serious, you're going to leave Star village and Cho?" Sakura asked.
"Cho and I have spoken; we both believe it would be best if I went to Konoha to continue my training under some one superior. Also, Konoha's elders have given way so that I may become a permanent resident in Konoha." Nole explained.
Farewell
"I'm going to miss you all so much!" Sakura exclaimed, hugging all the young children of the village, she stood up and walked towards Cho, "I'm going to miss you the most Cho, we've become best friends."
Cho smiled, "I'm going to miss you too Sakura, but you're village needs you. We'll still be best friends, as long as you don't steal Nole from me." She began speaking in a hushed tone, "Don't tell Nole, but I'm working on leaving Star Village to be with him in Konoha."
"Oh that's so romantic!" Sakura squealed in delight, "Well I'll be seeing you then!"
She ran up to the village gates to where Nole was standing and waved one last good-bye, "You will always be my favourite village!"
"Sakura-chan slow down." Nole cried, trying to keep up to her pace.
"Ah, Nole you're so slow!" Sakura cried, slowing down a bit.
"I'm not used to a Sage's abilities Sakura. Compared to you, the rest of us still seem like Genin." Nole explained.
"Oh Nole, stop it you're mak- DUCK!" Sakura screamed, going towards the ground.
"Sakura!" Nole yelled, following her to the ground.
The two stood back to back, rustling in the bushes became louder and louder, "I can taste their Auras in the air, they are all extremely powerful Ninja's."
Something caught Sakura's eye as it came towards her, a tiny dart, meant to hit her neck to subdue her, but it wouldn't work, concentrating, she caught both the darts, saving both Nole and herself from passing out. What happened next caught her off guard; they were surrounded by about 10 ninja's, all wearing Konoha's official police gear. That caught her off guard, seeing that there hadn't been a Ninja Police since the mass murder of the Uchiha Clan, the only difference now is that they all wore masks to keep them safe, sort of like the Anbu, but that was disbanded after so many people had been stolen from their families, now able to return. Unwilling to actually hurt people of her own village she commanded Nole to stop trying to attack, "What do you people think you're doing. Who the hell do you think you are! Do you know who you're attacking you stupid oafs?"
"We'll have to bring you to the headquarters, don't try to resist or you will be hunted down and killed." The one holding her tightly said.
"As if you could kill her, she's stronger than all ten of you!" Nole yelled, growling at the surrounding people.
"But I refuse to attack because I am from the village." Sakura explained, she saw a cocky smile from under a mask, "Kiba! You know who I am, why are you attacking?"
"Strict orders from our commander, sorry Sakura-san." He said, confirming that he is indeed Kiba underneath the mask.
Sakura sighed, "Well fine, take us then."
They reached the building inside Konoha, just beside the gates. The whole time, Sakura and Nole were blindfolded; the blindfolds were only taken off once they were inside the building when the doors were closed.
"Alright, come this way." The man who had her wrist in a tight grip, about 3 others were taking Nole in the opposite direction.
"Sakura! Sakura!" Nole cried out, trying to escape.
"Just go Nole, it'll be fine!" Sakura yelled at him and he disappeared around the corner.
Two hours later she was done being questioned. Sighing in relief, she stood up as the men left the room. Heading towards the door, so you can tell she was quite surprised when it was opened again and was told to sit back down on the chair. She growled at the voice, but sat down once again.
Somebody entered the room, not wearing a mask but she was unable to tell who he was because the shadows were covering his face. He was standing at 6". He began to speak, "Alright, I just need to ask you a few more questions."
She groaned, "Ugh! Look, I already gave my statement to the cop before you! When can I go!?"
"Right after I finish this up, so you say your name is Sakura Haruno?" He questioned her.
"Yes."
"You live in Apartment 9, SS 4, at Kusuri Road?"
"Yes."
"Contact number is 1456-2?"
"Yes."
"You are single?"
"Yes- wait, what?" She looked up into a very familiar face.
"Well, that's all I need to know… thanks for your cooperation." He smirked.
"Sasuke- the Radaime needs you!" A voice echoed from down the hallway.
"I'm BUSY Anko!" Sasuke growled, "Che, later." He began walking out of the room, opening the door and Sakura stuck her head out into the hallway.
"W-wait just one minute! What the hell was that—I'm not done talking to you!" Sakura screamed at his back.
"SAKURA-CHAN!" A voice yelled from the opposite side of the hallway.
She turned around and saw a blur of blonde hair, "Naruto-kun!"
"It's been so lo-"
"What the fuck Naruto!" Sakura screamed, "You actually let him come back to Konoha! Really, are you that fucking stupid?"
"Saku-"
"And another thing, what was up with the whole Ninja cop deal? You ask me to end my training early and then you have Nole and I arrested?" Sakura yelled a cough from behind, "Nole!"
She turned around and hugged her friend of the Star village, "Sakura, it's all good. They didn't do anything."
"Of course they wouldn't. But we are under protective measures right now. People in Konoha have been murdered by unknown Nin's recently from other villages; any traveling ninja's have to be questioned. Whether or not they are a Konoha Sage," Naruto explained, apology in his eyes.
"And about the certain Uchiha?" Sakura asked.
"He has promised to change his way, honestly he has Sakura. He's been living in Konoha since you left, he is a completely different person… he actually smiles Sakura! He has a smile!" Naruto exclaimed.
"Naruto… what if he's using you?" Sakura asked quietly.
"I trust him Sakura… we're all Sennin now, you've always wanted us three to be together, he came back for that reason. Why are you tearing away from it?" Naruto asked, "We let you leave to the Star village so that Sasuke could adapt a bit better."
Sakura had a look of pain in her eyes, "You sent me away on purpose. Not because you thought I could better myself, but so that Sasuke could adapt! I should have just stay in the Star Village. You made me leave my friend; Nole had to leave his fiancé!"
"Sakura-" Naruto began,
"No Naruto! Enough, I'm done talking to you." Sakura said, "Come on Nole, let's go to my apartment and get your room set up."
When they left, Naruto was standing there almost alone in the hallway. A man stepped out from the shadows, "I'm guessing she didn't take the news to well?"
Naruto shook his head, "Ah, Sasuke… she hates you now. There's nothing I can do anymore, I brought her back. It's your turn."
"Well, this is going to be fun."
Yosh! Loves it!
xXxAshleyxXx
