"You can't be asking us to do this!" Tenten said in a disbelieving voice.

Sakura, Ino, Hinata, and Tenten stood in front of Tsunade, all gaping at the mission she had given them. Tears threatened to fall out of Sakura's eyes but she bravely held them back. Ino's shoulders shook involuntarily, her eyes wide. But Hinata just stood with a grave expression on her face, twiddling her thumbs.

Tsunade's sighed, "Yes girls…you will be leaving this village."

"H-o-o-w lo-ng?" Hinata stuttered sadly, "Wi-ll we have t-to st-ay in this-is other vi-ll-age?"

"A while…but not forever." Tsunade said calmly.

"But a modern high school?" Sakura said weakly, "Why?"

"Well," Tsunade explained, "Our top advisors have been doing research…what will happen if you are no longer able to be a ninja? The Five Villages need to know there won't be a bunch of socially inept, dangerous people walking around once they have reached their limits as a ninja. Also, we need to know if our ninja can use hidden emotions, either to remain impassive or to use them as a lure. However, Naruto, Shikamaru, and Neji are on a mission for the last attempt to save Sasuke. If I wait to send you after Sasuke has returned Sakura will be completely attached, holding you three up. So, if you wish to have any boys accompany you to this city we can only spare Shino, Kiba, Lee, and Chouji. What will it be?"

Sakura had finally completely suppressed her tears and Ino was looking away, although she had stopped shaking. Tenten looked at the girls that stood next to her and one-by-one they nodded.

"Just tell us," Tenten said bravely, "Where."

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Sakura walked slowly down the street, her shoulders sagging from the emotions she felt inside of her. She couldn't believe that after all the time she had waited she still wouldn't get to see Sasuke. But she knew Tsunade was right, if Sasuke had returned and then Tsunade had tried to make her leave she probably would refuse.

"It's just not fair," the pink hair blossom mumbled under her breath as she entered her apartment.

However, it was not the leaving that disturbed her; it was what Tsunade had commanded of them…

Flashback:

"Okay. This school is in Tokyo and its name is Woncho Prep High School. It's very prestigious." Tsunade said smoothly, "You three will be living in an apartment approximately 5 minutes away from it. It has four bedrooms, a kitchen, and a living area…you'll be fine. No uniforms are required and you are allowed to leave school for lunch. We will be sending you 10,000 dollars per month so you are able to buy clothes so you fit in and other necessities. Got everything…your only mission is to be a normal teenager until we are able to take you back. Okay?"

The four girls nodded.

"Also, and this is the most important, is that once you leave…" her eyes grew sad, "For the time you are gone you will be known as ninjas KIA."

They all gasped.

"I'm sorry girls, but it's the only way…"

End Flashback

"It's just not fair," she whispered again as tears fell from her eyes.

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"F-father I'm go-ing on a m-iss-ion to to-morrow," Hinata gasped while dodging Hiashi's complicated attacks.

He stopped and looked at her for a second then lowered his arms.

"Come sit," he said as he sat on the Hyuuga porch and motioned for her to do the same.

Hinata bowed respectfully and then sat next to her father. Hiashi stared into the sky above the Hyuga training grounds with no emotion. Finally he turned to look at her.

"Tsunade," he began, "Has already discussed this mission with me. Now when you are confirmed "dead" many will wish that I find a new heir. I am willing to keep you my heir while you're on your mission as long as you keep in touch so you don't come back to find anything unexpected."

Hinata nodded and looked away. For a few moments there was a peaceful silence and then Hiashi asked something Hinata had never expected.

"Will you miss him?" when Hinata looked at her father bewildered he continued, "The fox boy."

Immediately she turned red but did manage to nod and whisper, "A lot."

After only a few more moments of silence Hiashi said, "There is something I must teach you before tomorrow."

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Tenten stood in front of a large oak tree that towered over the training grounds. The tree held many scratches and scars, even a smooth indent from when Neji first learned Kaiten. More than that though, the tree held memories. Gai had never forced Neji and Tenten to train together…they just did and because of it they gained a friendship. She watched the sun and knew that if they were leaving tomorrow morning she had to pack immediately.

"Neji," she whispered into the air as she finished one last thing, "Wait for me."

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Ino was stretched out on her bed and even though her family believed she was sleeping, she was wide awake. With a harsh shove the blonde pushed herself quietly off the bed and, while on her knees, pulled a large suitcase out from under her bed. She glanced at the clock; it read 11:17. At twelve she would meet the girls and get directions from Tsunade. Next to her clock she noticed a picture she had forgotten to pack. It was the goofy picture of her team. In back was Asuma whose hand rested on Ino's and Chouji's head, Chouji was puffing out his cheeks, and Ino was kissing Shikamaru's cheek. In the picture Shikamaru looked like his normal lazy self besides for a hint of pink on his cheeks. Also, Shikamaru had given the frame to Ino; it was blue with tiny, clear gems glued on everywhere.

She looked at the clock to see how long she had been staring at the picture, the clock read 11:53 and Ino whispered, "Time to go."

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By 12:07 all the girls were waiting by the bench that Sakura had been left at when Sasuke ran away. They stood in silence holding their suitcases and carrying their mission packs. When Tsunade came she nodded gravely at them. She quickly handed Tenten a map and Ino four rectangular pieces of paper.

"These," the Hokage said after handing Ino the papers, "Are your tickets for the train taking you to Tokyo. Now the train boards here," she pointed to a circled area on the map, "at 4 o clock. So you have four hours to reach the village. Once you reach the city go straight to where the 'x' is and check in for your apartment. Don't worry it's already prepaid. One last thing…give me your ninja packs, no one must know you are ninjas, understand?"

All four nodded and gave up their packs. Tsunade gave them their first $10,000 and each a hug before they departed. They had only gotten a mile past the gate when Hinata suddenly turned back.

They all stopped and Sakura asked, "What's wrong Hinata?'

Then they saw exactly what she was looking at…their childhood home that they were being torn away from. But without a word they turned and quickly plunged into the dark forest.

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Okay there was quite a bit of fluff in there but that is not my fault. Hope you liked it and keep in mind how Tenten had to finish "one last thing", it's important later. Also, if anyone finds any mistakes like Neji's jutsu (I thought it was called Kaiten) please tell me and I'll check it out, k? Pleases review!