Hai, Hai Oh Hime-sama
Disclaimer: I do not and will not own Naruto
Chapter1: Mission Royalty?
The moonlit sky was bright compared to the paled faced girl who was sitting underneath a cherry blossom tree. Her faded emerald eyes were staring down at her sandals, never once looking around or blinking.
How many times did he reject her today? Total estimation… she didn't care anymore. Day after day she would ask Sasuke out and day after day he would reject her, it was becoming more of a tradition. Sakura didn't mind, she accepted the fact that he would never love her or even acknowledge her.
Her heart was a measuring cup, even though she didn't mind the rejection, her once happy heart was at a minimal low. But funny enough her love grew more and was the only thing keeping her smiling. Sakura couldn't understand that how she could still love without happiness, but she didn't spend her time questioning it.
"Sakura…" a faraway voice was calling her.
"Sakura." It said more sternly now. Sakura looked up and saw an unconcerned face staring back at her.
She laughed to herself… How ironic.
"Yes… Sasuke-kun?" Oh how she tried to sound like her old self, but miserably failed.
"What are you doing here?" his cold voice penetrated her heart making her quiver a little.
After a minute past he spoke again "What are you doing here?"
His voice sounded a little irritated this time and Sakura knew that she would have to answer him sooner or later.
"It's a beautiful night, isn't it Sasuke-kun."
"Hn." This was the repetitive answer he always gave her when she spoke about unimportant things.
Sasuke suddenly thought back to his deeply embedded desire. His hands itched for the blood of his brother – Itachi. Yet, even now, he caught a glimpse of unconditional love buried in the depths of his soul. In a nanosecond, Sasuke swept the thought into the caves of his deepest subconscious, but he would not succumb to this adoration.
He was an avenger and that was his life
It had been five years since Sasuke left Orochimaru. It was hard coming back, for he had lost the trust from the villagers and mostly his friends, but there was one person who would accept him who would always accept him and that was her.
Sakura felt the uncomfortable atmosphere that was building up and decided that it was time she left. She got up to leave, but a firm grip was locked around her upper arm. Sakura turned her head half way to look at the person who was holding it. His face showed no emotion, but Sakura could see it all buried within his onyx eyes.
"Something's wrong…" Sasuke said with a molecule of concern, Sakura shook it off. Concern for her? Why would the great Uchiha Sasuke care about her?
"Nothing's wro-" She was cut short by his hand over her mouth and a shush as an answer. The pinked haired Konoichi's eyes widened and her body tensed, she felt chakra nearby which was not hers or Sasuke's. He removed his hand and drew out a Kunai. He recognised this charka but could not pinpoint whose it was.
A loud 'poof' sound and some smoke surrounded them. Sasuke forced Sakura behind him, after a split second he asked himself why he did this but concluded that this was force of habit.
Sakura had a confused look on her face, not because of the unknown chakra but the fact that Sasuke yanked her hand and pulled her behind him. Sakura opened her mouth to tell Sasuke that there was no danger, but shut it quickly when she noticed his hand still grasping hers. The pink-haired girl looked away and if anyone were standing next to her they would have observed the tint of red on her cheeks.
Sasuke threw the kunai in front of the impostor warning the person of his impended doom if he tried anything suspicious. Well at least that's what Sakura thought anyway.
"Hah, are you two on a date?"
"No, I was just getting some information." Sasuke replied relaxing his posture, hand still in hers.
"Right, changing the subject," the caramel-haired man turned his view from Sasuke to Sakura "the Hokage wants to see you." She raised an eyebrow, but wiped it swiftly and replaced it with a smile.
"Thank you Genma-san." The Uchiha looked behind him to see his teammate. His head bent slightly and saw what his hand was clutching. His eyes widened a little and chucked Sakura's hand away from his. The sudden movement caused Sakura to jerk and fall backwards. Waiting for her rear to make contact with the ground, she opened her eyes slowly and looked up. Green eyes stared back at her, she let out a nervous laugh.
" Careful now, don't want to get injured before a mission." Genma smiled with the usual stick, which was clasped in between his teeth."
"S-sorry." Sakura couldn't help notice the stick move between his lips. Wondering how it couldn't affect his speech when talking.
He pushed her to her feet. "How about me walking you to the building." He said while gesturing with his head towards the stone-carved heads of the five Hokages.
"I can manage myself, but thanks for the offer." She gave him her sweetest smile and turned to face Sasuke. The Kunoichi's eyes widened when she grasped he was gone.
Disappointment crawled upon her face.
"Damn it." Genma clicked his tongue. " He was supposed to see her as well. "I'd better go look for him. My offer still stands Sakura."
"I'm fine." She replied abruptly and stormed off.
Smirking Genma whispered under his breath, "Geez." And vanished in search for that stubborn Uchiha.
Sakura made her way down the broad hallway and approached the wooden door. Knocking gently she opened the door and slipped inside.
"Sakura-chan!" Naruto's vibrant voice made it's way to her ears. She grinned and took a seat next to Naruto. Tsunade's back was facing them. " Okay, so we're all here."
"What's this about Baa-chan?" the whiny tone interrupted. Sakura could swear she saw a vein appear on Tsunade's forehead.
"As I was saying, you are called for an important – it might be considered an A-class – mission."
"Mission?" Once again Naruto treaded on the thin ice around him.
"A mission," The Godaime paused to calm herself down. "To the Rice Country. An assassination; not too complicated to understand." She gave a small insulted smirk and looked toward Naruto, but unfortunately for her the soon-to-be Hokage did not register.
"Who?" the voice came from the corner and Sakura turned her head quickly to see the Sharingan user leaning against the wall arms crossed over his chest. How could Genma find him so quickly,was the first thought that came into mind. She moved her gaze back towards her teacher.
"It is Misiyo Ujani, one of the courts advisors. He is evil and has tried countless times to kill the princess." Tsunade explained
"Princess?" Now it was Sakura's time to enquire.
"Yes Princess Iyami, she is the one who hired our services. Here is what you need to know about their government." Hazel's eyes searched her cluttered desk and pulled out a folder. Handing it to Sakura she then took out a red envelope from her robe. "Sakura this is for you from the Princess herself."
Her fingers grabbed the red paper, holding the file behind her, motioning Sasuke to take it. He walked calmly to her, taking the folder.
Sakura traced over the waxed seal that kept the envelope together. Breaking the wax carefully, she then opened it and read out loud.
" I've heard that in every ninja team there is a female so therefore it is needed for you to replace my position temporarily." Sakura's eyes widened, reading the sentence over. Tsunade kept a tranquil façade, Naruto on the other hand had a puzzled one.
"Does this mean I'm assigned as a princess?" The girl asked.
"Only temporarily," the blonde woman replied, " you will take up this position as part of your mission. I figure that the information is in that letter."
Sakura stood up, "but I can't do this!"
"You're the only one who can, I've taught you and you're more than capable." Tsunade responded with hint of irritation in her voice. " Besides you have moral support. Misiyo will never know you are a ninja and you and your team can assassinate him before he tries anything."
"It's the perfect cover," Sasuke said.
"Exactly," the Godaime agreed.
" Okay, what do I need to do?" Sakura sighed sitting back down.
"All right!" Naruto shouted jumping up and down, " haven't had an assassination assignment in a while."
"Naruto! Calm down, yes that and you are also assigned to protect Sakura and the real princess."
"Leave it to me! The future Hokage will protect his Sakura-chan!"
"Baka!" Sakura's fist met Naruto's head.
"That hurt," was the only words Naruto could say.
"Clothes will be sent to you. Departure at 6am, you may leave." With that said the three left in awkward silence.
"Ano, Sakura-chan would you like me to walk you home?"
"Um, no thanks. I'd better be going, see you guys tomorrow." Sakura replied and ran off in the opposite direction.
"What did you do now Sasuke-teme?" Naruto mumbled placing his hands behind his head.
Sasuke stuffed his hands in his pockets and walked off.
The sun slowly greeted Konoha with its warm rays. Sasuke stood leaning against the doors in his navy blue Kimono. He was the first at their meeting place, which wasn't a surprise. His equipment was in place and he was ready to go, but the only thing worrying him was the fact that they had to travel in the clothes they were given.
Something caught his attention. Keeping his head low he could hear the object getting closer. The noise clacking was rhythmic. After a while the thing stopped in front of Sasuke.
"Oi, are you asleep?" a man asked as if it were an everyday question. Sasuke didn't reply, but looked up and saw that male was enquiring steering a carriage.
"Not very talkative I see." He gazed in the distance and back at Sasuke. " I'm supposed to meet the Princess and her two companions here and by the looks of you, you're one of them."
At last Sasuke decided to say something, however was interrupted by a girl's voice.
"Good morning Sasuke-kun," Sakura's cheery tone penetrated the morning air. The male driving the carriage jumped down and bowed. "Your Highness, I am coach driver Kichii, it's a honour to meet the Sakura-hime." Confusion settled on her face. How did he know her name?
" It's a pleasure to meet you Kichii-san." Sakura gave him one of her best smiles. Kichii glanced at Sasuke, who had a bored look on his face. The Uchiha understood and took a turn to bow, " Good morning, Sakura-sama."
Sakura's eyebrows shot upwards. Shock was written upon her delicate features. If it hadn't been for the fact that there was a witness, the pink-haired girl would have squealed and fainted. But alas this was a mission and she knew better.
"Ahem, if Hime-sama would allow me to escort her to the carriage, I would be deeply honoured." As Kichii said this he extended a hand toward Sakura, who took it gingerly. The brown haired man gave a soft smile and ushered Sakura to the entry of the carriage.
The kunoichi climbed the first step and as she did so Sakura saw a patch of yellow in the distance. Bouncing up and down in their direction waving madly. She had forgotten about Naruto.
As Naruto approached them, he opened his mouth to shout a good morning to his beloved teammate, but was stopped when a hand clamped over his lips and was pushed to the side.
"Don't blow our cover now Dobe." Sasuke said while calming the squirming blonde.
"Sasuke, let me go!"
"Remember the mission." The Uchiha let go of Naruto and stepped back.
Meanwhile Kichii stared at the two who were conversing with concern. " Um, Sakura-sama, are those two involved?"
"Involved?" Sakura was taken aback by the question, however her surprise was replaced with a nervous chuckle. She scratched the back of her head trying to figure out a reply. " I really don't know Kichii-san."
"Oh well," Kichii brushed it off and helped Sakura get in. " Are you two coming or not?" Sasuke and Naruto discontinued their argument and made their way to where Sakura and the driver were.
As they rode bumpily toward their destination, Naruto was getting fairly bored from the long ride. Sitting opposite him in the carriage was Sakura who seemed to be in one of her most dangerous moods. The future-Hokage avoided eye contact with his teammate, but that did not help the uncomfortable atmosphere.
Sticking his out the window, he felt the cool breeze drift across his face. "Oi, old man are we there yet?"
Sasuke opened his eyes. Turning to see Naruto's head bobbing with the motion of the carriage. The Uchiha then looked at Kichii who was steering the coach next to him. The old man shook his head.
"No dobe," came the raven-haired boy's reply.
"Eh! What did you just call me Sasuke-teme?" Naruto was about to jump out of the window, when he fell backwards in pain.
"Ow, Sakura-chan what was that for?" he whimpered.
"For being involved," she said, her fist still held in a striking position. The blonde was too frightened to ask what she meant by being involved, so he crossed his arms and mumbled something about killing Sasuke once this mission was over.
A/N:Chapter one complete. Please let me know if you liked it and if I must continue. I apologizein advanceformy language. I'm on holiday and my friend won't be able to edit my story. So until the next chapter. Ja ne