Chapter 1
Fresh Start
Little did Sakura know just what happened just a few moments ago. One minute she was running, and next thing you know she is sitting on the ground with blood splattered on her face. She was just sitting on the side walk, stunned, confused, and crying. It all happened so fast. A pair of mysterious hands grabbed her under her armpits, lifting her to stand, and whipped a handkerchief on her face, softly removing the blood and the tears she had since this whole thing started. She just stood there paralyzed, unable to look up to the face of her savior. The savior looked at her face and her sorrow-filled eyes, and placed the handkerchief into her hands and left leaving her a touch on the cheek from his lips. Sirens were drawing closer when Sakura began to fall to the ground from exhaustion.
It has been four years, since the incident and Sakura is now 16. Sakura tend to occupy her mind by occupying herself, joining club activities, athletic teams, change schools. Her old school could simply not leave the incident in the past. Everywhere she went people gave her a pity look and gave her special treatment. She simply could be around people who felt sorry for her. She moved on, as much as she could, and didn't want to be reminded, it was just too heart breaking just being there. Seeing others give her their hearts just was unbearable.
She walked up the steps to her new school, hoping for a new start, a chance to actually start over. Her first day of school would be tomorrow luckily. The principal asked if she would like a tour, so she wouldn't get lost. She replied with a smile and a nod. Her father stumbling behind like the goof he was slowly but surely caught up to her. He was the one who requested if she wanted to transfer and recommended here, so she took the chance.
"It's lovely, isn't?" Her father spook directing her gaze to the millions of trees surrounding the school.
"It is." She beamed. She could definitely get use to this place.
"Let's go in, before the wind takes my papers away." Her father insisted.
They entered into Konoha High not expecting the sight. It looked more like a high school should be for a private school. Only paranoid parents sent their kids here. Parents that didn't want their kids getting into serious troubles, but the place signified a sanctuary for the kids as well. Openness was welcome. Of course there are uniforms, but rules weren't as strict. Also according to her meeting with her teachers a few days ago, the teachers seem pretty cool to. Only an idiot wouldn't want to come here. That's why they made it a private school, so that they wouldn't get idiots who would bring bad things. She was lucky to be going here, but not surprised she entered with her amazing record.
They turned onto one of the main hallways that lead to the main office. Amazing how many students were already there, changing their schedules to fit what they actually wanted, hang out, get a head start on assignments, search for their classes, get needed materials, talk to their teachers… Loads of people were there. It was almost as though school started a day earlier than expected.
They walked into the office to be greeted by the secretary.
"Sakura!" Shizune called. "Glad you made it. Your tour guide will be here shortly. Please take a seat." She was getting a tour from a student that has been here for a while, who knew the place like the back of her hand.
Just as she sat down her tour guide bursted through the door. "Gah!" She panted. "Sorry, some of my friends were holding me back. Am I late?"
"No, actually you are right on time. She just arrived." Shizune said gesturing her way.
"Oh, good." She turned to the pinkette and studied her. "Your kind of cute." Sakura blushed a little bit. "Come on. I got a lot to show you." The blond said pulling her out of the room, leaving her father to discuss paper with the secretary, who looked a little worried at the mess he made on her desk.
"Hey, guys!" The blond girl called to her three friends that were chatting at the end of the hall. "Look at this girl. I'm suppose to show her around."
"Hey." "H-hi." "Hello." Each greeted. One was a dark brunette, another a majestic black that had dark blue streaks that you could only see in visible lighting, and another blond.
"This is… I'm sorry I didn't catch your name." Her tour guide stated feeling a little guilty.
"Sakura. Sakura Haruno."
"It totally goes with your hair." The second blond stated.
"Well, I'm Ino. This is Hinata." Gesturing to the black haired one who waved back. "This one is Tenten." Motioning to the brunette. "And this is Temari."
"Nice to meet you all." Sakura said waving back.
"Alright, introductions done. Tour time! Do you have your schedule with you?" Ino asked.
"Um, yeah." Sakura answered digging into her shoulder bag pulling the piece of paper out and handing it to Ino.
"Wow. You have 3 out of the 8 classes with me. English, History, and Gym." Ino beamed, "Looks like I'll be with you tomorrow for first and second period."
The other girls peered at the paper over Ino's shoulders.
"W-we have math together." Hinata said smiling, that was there first period on B Days (The days were lettered A and B. First day being an A day, second being a B day, and the days would continue the pattern by going ABABABAB…etc.) "And Gym." She added, third period B days.
"Just English and Gym." Temari stated.
"Draw and Paint, Gym, English, and Math." Tenten stated joyfully.
"That leaves 3 other classes to search for." Ino stated.
Sakura's Schedule:
A Day
English- Mr. Kakashi
History- Mr. Asuma
Science- Mr. Iruka
Health and Medicine- Mrs. Mitarashi
B Day
Math- Mr. Yamato
Draw and paint- Mrs. Kurenai
Gym- Mr. Gai
Study Hall
"Your taking Health and Medicine?" Tenten asked, curious.
"Yeah, I short of want to be a doctor when I grow up." Sakura answered.
"That's cool; I heard no one really takes that class. I'm pretty sure it is in the Nurses office." Temari stated.
"I heard it is suppose to be pretty tough, almost college level." Ino added.
"Well, then I'll try my best." Sakura smiled.
After showing her the classes they don't have with her and other places they would hang out, they went outside.
"Alright, pay close attention Sakura." Ino's words got her full attention.
"What is it Ino?"
"Every day we will meet here is the morning and after school. That way then we can help get you to your classes. Especially, since we have so many classes with you." Ino smiled.
Sakura smiled back at the invitation. She just made four wonderful friends that will help her. "Sure."
"Sakura!" her father called. "Time to go!" he added nearly tripping with his still huge pile of papers.
Sakura giggled at his sight and ran to assist him. "You alright father?"
"Yes, I am fine. Made some new friends?" he said peering at the four girls she was just talking to.
"Yeah," She said turning around and waving bye to them, they waved back. "A majority of my classes are with them."
"That's nice. Now let's head home before that secretary throws another binder at my head."
Sakura giggled, and couldn't wait for tomorrow.
