This is my first fanfiction, so review please!
Disclaimer: I do not own Naruto, the plot, nor any of the characters. Kishimoto-sama does.
Betrothed
The sunlight cascaded in the sky and flowed through the window like a silk cloth, covering everything in a soft light. It was still early morning in Konohaguakure, the sun barely glimpsing over the buildings and forests of the leaf country.
Haruno Sakura sighed at her current state. As she waited in her mentor's office, she thought of things. A bright age of 19, everything was fine, or so outer appearances suggested. Tsunade-shishou's training had done her well, adding to her abilities and confidence. Naruto was happy with his relationship with Hinata-san, that made her happy as well, and she had even managed to build up a feeble friendship with Sasuke. But something was missing. She pushed this to the back of her head as her teacher rushed through the door.
"You called for me?"
"Yes, I've obtained some special new from Suna…concerning a peace treaty."
"Go on."
Tsunade sat down and shuffled through some papers in her hand, taking out one and skimming through it.
"The Kazekage wants to pardon any previous turmoil concerning Konoha and Suna, saying that peace is needed for each country's future…"
Sakura nodded, digesting the news. So far it seemed interesting enough, but it did no occur to her why her Tsunade called her attention to this.
"Upon this agreement of peace, both countries are to see that their strongest shinobi are to have relations."
She also thought this over, hoping a certain word would not show up in this read-aloud treaty: betrothal. Her future was uncertain in that area, and Sakura wanted to keep it that way; to let everything run its course. If this certain word showed up, she would have no choice but to accept. (She was the Hokage's student, and it would be mentioned and whispered about for quite a time.)
"So, do you understand why I called you here?"
"I do, but why does it affect me shishou?"
"Sakura, you and the Kazekage are to be betrothed." When she said this, a look of slight anxiety hinted in Tsunade's eyes. She placed the papers on her desk, and peered at her student. Sakura had a stricken look on her face, then it changed to pain and anger.
"Why me? Why is it my responsibility!?"
"Sakura, you are the strongest kunoichi in Konoha besides myself. It clearly states here tha-"
"Why not Hinata-san, or Ino-san? Kami forbid that the Hokage's student isn't recognized for her talents!" she threw her hands up in the air, signifying her frustration.
"Haruno!!" and with this, Sakura drew silent. "You do not interrupt me! Ever." She apologized, but wanted to continue raving.
"You are the strongest and the most useful-- not Hyugga, not Yamanaka. What the Kazekage states shall be honored! This is one chance at peace. Don't you understand that?"
"Yes! I truly do! I just don't-…" Sakura said, dropping off and revisiting a memory long ago forgotten. She had almost died because of Gaara's hand, but she did not know whether that evil's hold on him had released.
"If you are worried about that, know that he has taken control of Shikaku and eradicated the beast. You have nothing to worry about. Do you accept?"
"I don't want to…but yes."
So, how was it? Did it seem bland at all? How was your reaction? Was is too short?I know that this is a long, drawn out subject that has been written over and over again, but I would like to some how make one worthy-of-reading story about this pairing. So, if you could press the littleblue button right under there, that would be great! Sorry for any grammar mistakes…just mention them to me and I'll try not to make it again! Torri-san
