Guilty & Innocent
By, Volitilized
Author's Note: This might be a bit of a cliché, but, after reading a few inspirations of Assassins and Double Lives, I've decided how my story will turn out by creating one. Let me know if it's good.
Summary: When the sun's up, Sakura is just an average teen who lives with her mentor. But… behind the closet doors; she's actually a skilled assassin in an organization called ANBU. After surviving a tragic murder-attempt when she was only 5, Sakura spent her entire life dedicated to protecting lives. After coming home one night, Sakura's shishou tells Sakura that they are moving back to Konoha – a small village & childhood home of young Sakura. Now, she's got to work extra hard to cover up her identity from everyone.
Dedicated to Bloodlustkunoichi
I loved your story.
One; just like every other Night
Whoosh!
The wind flew past her face, making her pink locks fly behind her like a cape. Landing with the greatest of ease, she balanced herself on the balls of her feet. The alleyway was dark, casting long shadows of the rodents that scurried around.
'Another Night come and gone…' The Pinkette thought to herself as she walked over to her 2008 Suzuki B-King motorbike. She stroked the silky paintjob and sighed in content. Oh how she loved the bike… It was a Crimson colored bike with White paintings of Cherry Blossoms – indeed, a masterpiece. Of course, it took her years to save up for it but in the end, her customized bike was worth it.
Sakura smirked inwardly and hopped onto her bike, wincing at the pain that suddenly shot up her left thigh, she had gotten a bullet shot during her mission, though she was used to putting her life on the line, Sakura couldn't help but grimace.
She revved the bike and rode out onto the highway. Sakura couldn't wait till she got home, take care of her wounds, rinse off the grime of her sweat and crawl under her covers. To be a full time assassin was tough.
She came into view of her neighborhood, soon reaching her 3-story mansion. Sakura didn't live there alone though, she had lost both her parents when she was five, lucky enough to be taken in by the ANBU's leader and her mentor – Tsunade.
Sakura killed the engine and pulled her bike to the garage before walking back to the front door. She pulled out a silver key and opened the door with a click!
"I'm back!" Sakura exclaimed, walking across the foyer. She strolled into the living room to see one of her best friends, Sai, sitting on the cream sofa, flipping through channels while sipping some tea. His eyes flickered up to Sakura when she walked in. His ebony hair was ruffled, his pale skin only a few shades lighter than the couch he was lounging on.
"Welcome back, Sak." Sai greeted, placing the remote on the glass coffee table in front of him.
"Thanks. I'm bushed" Sakura dropped her black bag by the entrance of the room and sat down on the loveseat. Forgetting about her bullet shot, Sakura flinched.
Unfortunately, it didn't go unnoticed by Sai, his dark eyes scanned her black attire – a sleeveless turtleneck tank, black shorts and fingerless gloves on each hand. She had straps on her thighs for her guns and small blades. Knives were tucked in securely on her belt and her katana slinged across her back. – Sai's eyes stopped by her left waist, where he spotted a red patch of blood seeping through her shirt.
Sai sighed "Got shot?"
Sakura pursed her lips, scanning Sai's expression before giving a hesitated nod. Sakura got up from her seat and walked to the back of her house, where Tsunade's study was. She could feel Sai's concerned stare on her back the whole time.
Sakura stopped in front of the large oak door, she knocked lightly on the door and listened for any signs of life on the other end. There was some shuffling of papers, a pen being placed down and someone clearing their throat.
"Come in"
She took a deep breath before opening the door with a creek. Her mentor's study was a large room. Three walls had an inbuilt ceiling-to-floor bookshelf. There was scrolls, books, files, tabs and potions in place. On the East wall, there was a small lounge and on the West there was a desk with a computer. The other end of the room had a large mahogany desk filled with papers, books and other research scans.
Tsunade hastily placed the papers she was working on and looked up from the desk. Sakura gave a small smile before walking in front of the desk.
"Mission objective completed, Tsunade-shishou" Sakura said
"Good. I expect the report tomorrow by noon, anything else?" Tsunade asked.
Sakura pursed her lips and replied. "The victim wore a ring on his middle finger, I believe it's inscriptions hold some information."
Tsunade smiled and nodded in approval. "And?"
"And… I got a bullet shot." Sakura hesitantly muttered.
Tsunade's smile faded and turned into a grim face. She got up and pulled out a medical kit before walking over to the small lounge.
Sakura took a seat next to her while she worked on Sakura's wounds. "Shishou?" Sakura asked while looking at nowhere in particular.
"Mm?" Tsunade applied some cream onto Sakura's gash and dropped the bullet into a jar.
"Do you want me to decipher the code on the ring or you'd do it?"
"It's okay Sakura, I'm too busy sorting something out. Could you do it?" Tsunade sighed, cleaning some things in the Med Kit.
Sakura looked at her mentor and smiled. "Sure." Sakura got up and bandaged her wounds before heading for the door.
"Sakura?" Tsunade called.
Sakura turned her head to face her master. "Yes?" Sakura noticed that Tsunade's face was rather frustrated and tired.
"I've got some news to tell you and the boys tomorrow morning. Please be early."
Sakura gave her a confused look before nodding and walking out the door.
"How's the wound?" Sai asked when Sakura walked back into the Living Room.
"Fine. I've gotten Tsunade-sama to treat it." Sakura replied, stretching her arms. "I'm tired. See you tomorrow morning." Sakura said and walked up the stairs, trying not to yawn.
Sai shook his head and turned his attention back to the television.
Author's Note; Hello hello everyone! I loved the few reviews I got from my other story - Double attraction! And thanks sooo much for the reviews, I appretiate it.
So now I'm back with another story, one which I've had for a while now but never got the chance to post it up. let me know if you have any ideas at all! I know this chapter is short but my Exams are coming up and I'm going to try my best to write during the free time i have. :
So happy March everyone!~~
-Volit.
