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This is not the end, but only the beginning.
-unknown
4 years later…
Sakura
In the morning,
There's always,
Just a little bit of hope.
Regardless,
Of weather,
The future doesn't scare me at all.
Nothing's like before.
"C'mon forehead!" Ino yelled, her prized platinum blonde hair swinging in front of me. "WAKE UP!" her intense shaking of my shoulders made my head spin.
"Huh?" I snapped my head back up to meet sapphire blue eyes, while I laughed sheepishly at my day dreaming habit.
"Kami, Sakura. You've been dazing out lately! Thinking of a song or something?" Ino pouted. "If you are, how many guitar solos are there?"
"Hey, for all we know she's thinking of that idol of hers, Ukeire." Tenten smiled, her hands busy with her brown and black locks. She tied them up with red ribbon in two bun forms.
(Note: Yes, I will be writing all the songs on here. It is my purpose, ha ha. Though Tenten's hair is actually black -the anime LIES!- I made it a mix of brown AND black to make everybody happy)
"No, she was thinking a song. I heard humming and small words." Hinata said, using her detailed hearing to hear my every murmur. Her smiled through her cloudy, pupil less lavender eyes. I smiled, silently saying 'Thank you'. She smiled at the recognition.
"Well, whatever you were doing, you better wake up! We have a meeting with the boys' division!" Ino tugged at my shirt, fire in her eyes.
"Fine, fine, just let go of me!" I said, as she let me go. I dusted myself off, as I said, "Sheesh, Ino, it's like you don't have enough boys to fawn over you anyway. What are you trying to do, get the boy's division's student board to go fanboy on you?"
Ino faced me, the same fire in her eyes, "I don't have enough! I only have a few hundred! And besides, you can never have enough slaves- I mean- fanboys! And yes I want them to become my man whor-! I mean no! I- grah! I just want to meet them on time. We have an meeting tomorrow, and I already planned when I'm going to bed!" I rolled my eyes at Ino's ranting. She was already planning her day tomorrow.
"Why are we going to the boys' division again?" Hinata asked.
"Cuz the frickkin' school board's making us. We're the guinea pigs for a co-ed S.o.D.a.S. which apparently everyone wants." Tenten scoffed.
"Why would they want that?" Hinata asked, "Girls are just hot headed versions of fanboys. With, um... ahems." she flushed red. I smiled, and gave her a pat on the back.
"Well, if this goes well, the building of the co-ed dorm will be built. Then the girls will be twice as obsessed." Ino laughed. "Still, the two buildings are so far away from each other! The entire school, eating district, entertainment section, courtyard, park, AND shopping district can fit in between! Dude, that's more than several miles!" Ino complained.
"Well, we're ¾ of the way there, Ino. You can make it." I said slowly. Ino huffed, but Tenten cut in.
"We woke up at six, left at seven, and we walked for a hour. Geez, that's sucks. We can do WAY better." Tenten said, flexing her arms. We all stared at her, multiple muscles straining themselves in her arms.
"That's not fair Tenten. You're the athlete here." I said, pointing to the building that was now coming into view. "Besides, we're here."
S.o.D.a.S. was a beautiful school. With golden brick pathways, lush greenery, this place was considered the main rival for CLAMP school, which was only across the way. With everything Ino mentioned (the school itself, food, entertainment, a park, shopping, etc.) it was considered a city within itself. Despite this fact, most students are here alone, without the supervision of their families, or any guidance in general.
The classes begin at preschool, but many do not choose to do this. Most small children don't have an interest in music until they are older, but the option is available. The school goes all the way through college, where some students choose to go multiple ways. In most cases, students don't go with the music courses, but with other classes.
But anyway, the boys' and girls' divisions. The two make up all of SoDaS's population (exclude a few of the small children who are insisted they go home like any other child) with massive levels upon levels of dorms. The two buildings consist of five levels; the lower you are, the lower your grade/status. (That's why me and my friends are on the top. Being student board and all.)
But despite the two sectors being student board together, we never interact. It's always been boys or girls. Never girls AND boys.
Anywho, we stood before the boys' division. I sweat dropped looking at it: it was exactly like a Scottish castle. As we came up closer, the entry door towering over us, probably 90 feet or so, and us thinking, Damn. Big door. What an entrance. Score one for them.
Sasuke
Show me what I can't see,
Tell me that it's more than alright.
This secret, this song,
This murderous rage,
I release it all from me,
I release it all from me,
As I go down fighting.
(fighting)
I release it all from me,
I release it all.
"Can't believe they're making us live with a bunch of girls." Naruto yawned, stretching his arms. He sat in the main lobby, awaiting the female division to come, blue eyes obviously tired from not waking up at noon on the weekend/summer like he usually does.
I knew this was going to be a burden. Girls are weak, they've always been. I leaned back into the black leather, groaning inwardly. I need more sleep, damn it. The four of us, being the student board, usually didn't have to wake up until 2 in the afternoon, so waking up at 7 was not our thing. My eyes were closed, listening to the guys' conversation.
"Just as long as they're not annoying. If they are… troublesome." Shikamaru, leaned on his hand, which slouched onto the armrest. (The guy makes it obvious with the slaps he makes on his face) He was barely staying awake from the way he sounded.
"Well, deal with it," Neji scolded, "We're supposed to be setting an example for the student body. And being a co-ed school might do us some good. Some of the boys... get antsy." Naruto snorted. These idiots are so predictable...
"That's because they're sickos. What do you think Sasuke?"
…
-irritation mark-
"TEME!"
"I could give a care." I answered coldly. I cracked an eye open to glare at him, before closing them again.
"Quite the charmer, aren't we teme?" Naruto sulked. I opened both eyes, and glared harder. I felt my eyes flicker red. Good. Naruto shrunk a bit, leaving me alone.
"Now, when are they going to get here already? Troublesome…" Shikamaru got up, saying, "I'm getting breakfast. What about you guys?"
"Me too! RAMEN! RAMEN! RAMEN!" Naruto started dancing around. He kneeled onto the floor, and clasped his hands together. "Oh dear ramen gods, I thank thee for this gloirous feast I am about to devour..."
"Can't eat anything other than that crap..." Neji sighed, then faced me. "You coming?"
I shook my head. "I have to greet them." I gestured my words towards the door. Neji nodded, and turned away. Shikamaru followed.
"If you greet at all, hell, you barely say anything to us." Naruto snickered. I glared, waving them off sourly. He chuckled, but he went off after the Hyuuga and Nara.
"We'll bring you something back." I heard Shikamaru call. I grunted loudly in response.
Thank Kami...
(A/n: Okay, just a small intermission. I'm trying to change all the 'God's' into 'Kami'. If I miss one, please tell me, because I seriously need to know. Thank you!)
I sat there, thinking. Looking around, I saw a few early risers, which was rare, but they came, and gave me a bow. I nodded my head in recognition. They scampered away, and I inwardly smirked.
Being Chairman made me the most powerful a student can become. I looked towards the fireplace I sat near. It's flickering flames made me wonder if I'll ever see that fire again in her eyes... I stared at my clenched hand for a moment. This fame, this power... maybe it will show her, shom him, show them... that I can be the best of the best... I...
It stayed quiet for a moment, but then a small melodic sound made me look up at the door. I got off from my thoughts, walking towards the large, yet surprisingly light door. I swung it open, to reveal four girls. Seeing their gold/white uniform, I immediately asked, "Are you the female division?"
"Well… I'm Sakura, and yes, we are the female division." the apparent leader, who was practically in the center I might add, with… baby pink… hair… I stood there, flowing into deep viridian eyes with my own black orbs.
"Sasuke, say hi to our new neighbors the-"
Sakura
Snapping outta my trance from the (deadly-looking) door, Hinata, who was at my left, rang the doorbell. Surprisingly, it was sweet sound, not the booming voice I suspected to hear (it kinda makes me think of the American play... Wizard of Oz, was it? Maybe a short dude with a funny green hat will pop out, and say 'Welcome to Emerald City! Where all your wildest dreams come true!')
But when the door opened, to my disappointment, yet utter delight, a handsome onyx eyed boy answered. Maybe a good six inches taller, the first thing out of his mouth was, "Are you the female division?"
I was taken back by the sudden question, but I answered any how. I answered with a smile, "Well… I'm Sakura, and yes, We are the female division."
He nodded, moving out of the way, a blank look on his face. Tenten bowed, entering, Hinata did the same, Ino smiled, saying 'Thank you', then I walked passed him. I bowed deeply, and then smiled when I popped up. I turned to join my friends, but a sudden tugging at my wrist kept me back.
I flipped around to meet onyx eyes, like before, blank. "Um…" I looked at the tag on his black collared uniform. There, neatly written in a fine black ink, was Uchiha Sasuke. "Uchiha Sasuke san, please release me."
Uchiha?
He looked at me like I was some sort of animal, immediately letting go. I took back my hand, rubbing it. Gentle, yet firm, with slightly calloused fingers… that were still soft…
"Why are your hands so… rough and soft Daddy?" He looked at me with solemn eyes and smiled. "Because. Your mother always loved music, and I love your mother. I love to play for her" I looked at his hands, then at him again, "Is that why Suke has hands like yours?"
He looked shocked for a second, before smiling grimly at me. He patted my hair, and smiled again. "Why yes... he does, doesn't he?" We laughed together...
I shook my head, erasing the memory, and walked on. The girls had taken seats in grouped up section near a fireplace in the boys' division's lobby, so I took a seat next to Hinata. I looked around.
The place was definitely masculine. All earth tones. I rubbed the black leather of the armrest, glancing at the stone fireplace, and the deepest colored wooden floors I have ever seen. One of those antler chandeliers hung above our heads, along with another one close to the window that over looked the stairs going upward.
As Sasuke san took a seat next to me, I studied his features.
Black hair that spiked up at the back, making him look like one of those exotic birds, or maybe a duck's butt. Several strands of hair framing his china plate-fair complexion. Black eyes stared at the floor, somewhat large hands letting his head rest on them, and a stern look on his face. I smiled to myself. Well, considering he was still here, he must be part of the project. A student board member.
"As the Chair, you must master all things a star must have: light, power, and beauty. You've mastered the light, you have talent, and lots of it. Power came with time: you went through the ranks, until you were powerful enough to overtake this position. And lastly, beauty. Some never accomplish this, but Sakura. You are a natural beauty, a natural leader, a natural starlight. You stand out, and it's not because of your hair or your eyes." I pondered Tsunade's, the girls' and my teacher, words.
There was the possibility of Sasuke being Chairman. I mean, he fit most of the star description. I'm not sure about the light, but power YES. The Uchiha family, the most powerful family, despite the administer, (A/n I'm not sure, but Japan doesn't have a president am I right?) in Japan. The Uchiha's are very rich, so yes.
Don't get me started again with beauty. Because he really, really, REALLY is handsome...
Sasuke
She's quite observant... I thought to myself, watching the pink haired girl swing her head from left to right, glancing at everything at least once. I moved my hand. But why did I grab her so suddenly? It's not like me to act on impulse... Kami, the dobe must be rubbing off on me, that's all... I glanced at her name tag as she started to talk to the blonde girl. She leaned forward, giving me a small peak at her name that was neatly displayed across her back.
Haruno Sakura
Haruno Sakura, eh? Spring field Cherry blossom... how fitting... I thought, giving her hair a glance. It was long, quite pretty, but really distracting. How could it be natural? It was probably not, but still. How odd. Especially those green eyes, which is pretty rare here in Japan. The combo is really eye catching.
"TEME!"
Without turning around, I swung my fist upward, causing the blond to fall to his knees behind me. He began mumbling incoherent words, rubbing his probably sore face. "Dobe, stop shouting. The female division is here." I said, pointing the girl called Haruno Sakura. Naruto looked at her, then grinned. I saw Neji and Shikamaru behind him, Shikamaru with a bowl of soup in hand. He came over, and gave it to me. I drained it in a moment, and placed it onto the closest table. Someone will pick it up eventually.
"HI…" Directing my attention back to Naruto, he gently grabbed Sakura's shoulder, looking at her back for her name. She simply gave him a strange look, but smiled nonetheless. "HARUNO SAKURA CHAN!"
"You must be Naruto! Uzumaki Naruto, am I right?" she raised a brow, smirking. Naruto's face turned into an 'O'.
"WOW! I MUST BE POPULAR!" he started nagging Shikamaru, rambling about how he was known by such a pretty girl. I listened to their conversation, while giving this girl a once over.
I looked her way, while the other introduced themselves. The dobe was right. She was pretty. Naturally pale complexion, stunning green eyes, long, flowing pink hair, bangs that framed her face, and a slightly bigger than normal forehead. She was petite, with a decent figure, accoding to her uniform. Cute with a mix of pretty would describe her perfectly. But looks couldn't be the reason why I grabbed her. I had done it on impulse, meaning there was reason that I had in my mind, one that's been there for awhile.
That's when I saw all eyes on me."That's TEME." Naruto pointed. I said nothing, but I got up, and bowed.
"Uchiha Sasuke." I looked at the girls again, I said, "Nice to meet you Haruno Sakura san, Yamanaka Ino san, Hyuuga Hinata san, and Tenten san."
"Nice to meet you too, Sasuke san." Sakura smiled. "I assume you're Chairman, correct?" she smiled. I gave her a blank look, but she laughed anyway. She explained:
"Me and the girls did some research on you. To make sure you're not perverted, ya know?" she blushed while saying this, laughing nervously. "No offense, I should say, but not like it will make much of a difference."
Naruto took the offense anyway. "Hey! WE'RE NOT PERVERTS!" Naruto shouted. "OKAY, SO OUR SENSEI MAY BE, BUT NOT US!"
"Uh… the website never said anything about your sensei, but okay…" 'Hyuuga' Hinata said with a laugh. She flushed, but she kept smiling.
I gave Neji a look, but he ignored me. Shikamaru yawned, and asked anyway, despite Neji's obvious anger.
"You guys related?" he asked quietly.
"Yes, she's my… superior…" he seemed very aggravated, vein pounding around his eyes, fists clenched.
I leaned back with a 'hn'. So that's how it was. I looked at the other Hyuuga.
She seemed very meek. Her polite manner was obvious, but there was a fire in her eyes that showed that there was something else to her. I glanced at Neji again, seeing how he must feel like a total disgrace. He was supposed to be underneath her?
"So, assuming that you know what Sasuke is, you know the rest of us?" Shikamaru pressed the female blonde, 'Ino'.
"Sure. Nara Shikamaru, the Organizer. Lazy, yet a powerful base player, has had the same base guitar since he was eight, given to him by his grandfather who passed away a few years later. The grandfather is also the one who taught him to play and love the bass. He has a habit of cloud watching, and dozing off at the right and wrong time. He's from the Nara family, but it's not sure if he's part of the clan who owns the business, Lazy-Boi Furniture. Has cloudy yet misty eyes, and apparently…" she reached out and touched his bicep. "Strong biceps." she giggled. "Wow, those fan sites really do know everything. Wonder if they know anything else?"
Shikamaru blushed, touching his own arm curiously. He shivered. "Yeah... they do know everything..."
Hinata picked up from she left, seeing Naruto's anixous face. "You're Uzumaki Naruto. Known for your demanding abilities at being your position at Speaker and for your undying love for your guitar… Lucy, I believe?" Hinata said, placing her index finger on her chin. "You were adopted by a teacher named Iruka, who works at this very school, love ramen, whisker like markings on your face, and… well… blue eyes off stage, intense whisker markings and red eyes on. You're also the main backup singer if Sasuke san, the main singer, can't, since you come up with most of the lyrics. You tend to get carried away with your passion to play, you're a big hit with the fans because of your love of music. Not many can resist your charm." she ended, probably speaking of herself in the process.
Naruto said nothing, just smiled like an idiot, probably thinking of how another pretty girl knew him. Tenten went on, going through her mind for the facts.
"Hyuuga Neji. From the branch family of Hyuuga's, known as prodigy for all his accomplishments. Basically an anything man I guess; smart, athletic, can play any type of instrument, and what most girls call extremely handsome with the Hyuuga eyes." she stared the Hyuuga in the face, snickering. "Most, being not me, and specializes in the drums."
Neji growled then smirked, recognizing her challenge for him. I rolled my eyes, knowing the Hyuuga loves a challenge in a girl, especially one that wouldn't fall for him in a two second period. She smirked, but went on, "He is the man behind most of the band's image, because he knows how to sew." Sakura smiled at Tenten, who was glaring down Neji.
"Then Uchiha Sasuke, the Chair. The Head Uchiha's youngest son, gaining the Uchiha genes in looks and talent. Being born into a family where money is forever nonstop, due to the fact the clan is filled with body guards, policemen, F.B.I. agents, C.I.A. agents, lawyers, etc, he is a natural at any sport. Can also play any instrument but he loves singing the most, for some unknown reason. The most wanted male out of the S.o.D.a.S. male division's band, Cursed, and is Japan's highest test taker with a score of 999 out of 1000, next to Haruno Sakura, who came up with a close shot 998 at second." I knew I've heard that name somewhere. She looked at me with a mischievous look in her eyes, then continued, "His past is unknown, but there is evidence of a girl who was once close to him, but no longer is."
I leaned back in my chair, with another 'hn'.
"Yikes Teme! She sure knows a lot!" Naruto teased, nudging me with her elbow. "OOO!"
"It's not me, it's the fan girls." Sakura corrected. "Trust me, there's a HUGE database on you guys, we could even find out where you live, it's that big. It was kinda funny actually..." she sent a look over at Ino, who grinned. I looked up at the ceiling.
A girl who was once close to him, but no longer is... yeah... and I'm still looking for her...
Sakura
"Okay, this is good and all, but I'm bored." Naruto complained. I saw Hinata smile at his immaturity, but I turned back to say, "Uzumaki Naruto, the cheer of the Cursed band and lively heart of it, bored?"
"I thought you were the happy-go-lucky type? What happened?" Tenten laughed.
"I am the happy-go-lucky type! But sometimes, these guys just let that charm go down."
"Charm? What charm? You're an idiot, but I'm not sure that's a charm…" Sasuke said. I laughed a little at his dry humor.
"But seriously? You guys are Cursed, right?" Ino asked, being her usual lover of gossip, assuring the facts.
"Yep. Why you girls need proof?" Neji asked, pointing the question towards Tenten, ignoring the fact that Ino was the one who had asked the question. Tenten smirked, taking it as a challenge.
"Depends. Do YOU need proof?" she shot back.
"Maybe. Do you?" he asked.
"Sure, if you're ready to." Tenten released her snake tongue (see High School, Love, and in between it all is Heaven. :) )
"Fine, let's do a concert. Ladies first." he stood up, directing his hands to a gap in between the seats. She slipped past him.
"Why thank you, Hyuuga san." Tenten said, emphasizing every word, just to see his reaction. He did nothing, but I saw the flicker of irritation in her eyes.
We all sweat dropped.
"Sakura chan. Tenten dragged us into one of her competitions again." Hinata sighed, getting up. I nodded. Tenten was very competitive (we all are, but Tenten more than any of us).
"Did you see the fire in her eyes?" Ino asked giddily. "Well did you? She seems serious! Over a boy too! OMG, I have to see this!"
"Yeah, yeah, Ino, I did. We're all in for a whopper." I said, following Neji to where the boys' division's stage was kept.
We've been here for all of 15 minutes, and we've already made ourselves at home... I watched my friends walk off, the boys close to them. That's when I saw Sasuke san waiting for me. He was staring, not really saying anything, but I jogged up to him, and we began on our way. I sent Sasuke san a look, which he didn't see. Something tells me he's going to give me a battle I'll never forget.
I smiled. Senior year, here at SoDaS, will always be a year I will never, EVER forget. And that my friend, I am sure.
a/n WHOO! CHAPTER 2 DONE/does a little dance/ boo yea!
Note: Yes, I did fix the grammar errors (most of them) so, yeah. But I must note:
THEY ARE ALL SENIORS NOW. NOT JUNIORS. SENIORS.
-Ukeire&Ssl-
