I don't own Naruto.

Chapter 2

My alarm clock's gentle beeps permeate the room and I sleepily reach for the off switch. Yawning and stretching I began to ready myself for the day.

No more silly red dress, today I'm dressing like a true ninja. I pull the outfit mom got me for my last birthday out of the closet.

It's a pair of black shinobi pants that, when on, go to mid-calf. In fact, now that I finally put them on, they don't seem quite as hideous as I thought. The shirt is a little tricky, there's two layers a protective mesh and a sturdy cloth to keep me modest. I kinda like the style, the mesh shows on my lower stomach and from my shoulders to my elbows, and a green material covers my chest and back.

We look badass, I like it.

Stretching a few more times proves that this outfit moves much better than my dress, even matches my eyes. Throwing my sandals on, my hair into a ponytail, and my forehead protector around my neck; phase one is complete, I have a new look.

With my new look comes my new attitude, so I grab some apples and riceballs for the boys on the way out. Phase two is underway.

Walking through the village, I feel as though I'm seeing it with new eyes. The civilians look so happy, bustling about their morning routine. I can smell the baker's bread, and see the merchants setting up shop. The good feelings in the air make me happy to call this village my home.

Lost in thought through most of the walk to the bridge, I finally snap out of it when I hear my teammates arguing.

"It is not my fault we almost failed yesterday! It's yours, you Teme!"

"Hn, as if Dobe." Should have known they would fight about this.

"Good morning, Naruto. Good morning Sasuke." Both their heads turn towards me with small looks of confusion. I can tell Sasuke noticed the lack of an honorific, and all Naruto noticed was that I said his name first.

"Good Morning, Sakura-chan!" Does he have to yell? "Tell this Teme that is wasn't my fault yesterday." Closing my eyes and taking a breath I prepare to shock both boys, I'm going to agree with Naruto.

"He's right, Sasuke, it wasn't his fault. It was all of ours."

Naruto's jaw gapes for a second before he stutters a proclamation of his victory.

"Told ya, Teme."

Sasuke just stares at me with a blank look before deciding to ignore Naruto and me.

Brushing that off, next order of business, "Hey guys I brought some breakfast want any?"

"Yeah! Sakura-chan you're the best," Of course he just has to yell this.

I bring out the food and pass some to the knucklehead before offering Sasuke his portion, and that jerk just stuck his nose up at it. Fine, if he wants to play it that way.

"Suit yourself, but Kakashi-sensei will not be showing up for at least a few more hours." And with that I settle beside Naruto to eat my own portion, giving Sasuke's to Naruto.

Three and a half hours later, we hear the distinctive popping sound of our sensei finally arriving, and I can't help but join Naruto in a chorus of, "Your Late!"

"Yo, sorry I'm late, but this little old lady needed help with her groceries and who am I to tell her no?"

As our first successful bough of teamwork; Naruto, Sasuke, and I disbelieved that line, and rolled our eyes in unison.

"Alright sensei, stop torturing us, what are we doing today?" I asked this as sweetly as possible so he would get on with it.

"I am glad you asked Sakura, because your first official mission as team 7 will now begin," he says with that signature eye crinkle.

"Yes! A mission! Finally, a real mission! Are we protecting a princess, or catching a crime lord, or umm…" As Naruto ran out of steam Kakashi-sensei jumped in and explained the mission. We had to paint. We had to paint a fence. They are definitely starting us out small mission-wise.

No kidding, just hire a painter Lady!

After a lengthy explanation to Naruto about the importance of starting small and how the mission system is ranked, we all headed towards the clients house.

Once there, I ignored Naruto's grumblings about this not being 'the future Hokage's job' and Sasuke's Uchiha Patented Death Glares, and got to work. A few hours, a mini paint war, and a scolding for said paint war later we were finished.

We had completed our first mission, got our first paychecks, and were in desperate need of a shower. The paint covered us as well as it covered the fence, and we didn't miss a spot on the fence. However, anyone that looked at us, as filthy as we were, could tell we were proud of ourselves.

"Good job team, first mission completed with flying colors, literally. I'll turn in the mission report to the Hokage. Same time and place tomorrow." And with a poof, our sensei was gone. I swear that's a lazy man; he teleports everywhere, and wouldn't help us paint because he was too busy 'supervising'. As if, he was definitely reading that orange book.

"Sakura-chan, Teme, we should totally go celebrate! Let's go to Ichiraku's Ramen stand!"

"That's actually a good Idea Naruto, as a team we should go celebrate our first sucessf…"

"No," The fact that I'm surprised Sasuke interrupted me is the only reason I haven't smacked him for bad manners.

Do it anyway.

"What do you mean no Teme!"

"No, ramen." The Uchiha shoves his hand in his pockets and starts to walk off. I actually share a look with Naruto that translates to 'what's his problem' when he turns back and calls out "mother wanted to meet my new teammates, dinner at my house at six."

It takes a few seconds but once his words process Naruto and I both get the silliest grins on our faces. Our anti-social teammate from a famous clan just invited us to dinner with his family. We get to go the Uchiha compound. No one ever goes to the Uchiha compound, unless they are Uchiha. So with a high-five, Naruto and I split up to go get ready. We're in for an interesting night.

Hell Yeah!


So chapter two. Kakashi pulls a disappearing act and Sasuke's a little out of character, but his family wasn't killed in this story so I can justify it. The Uchiha family is in the next chapter as well as a look into Sakura's past. Just so you know I'm making it up as I go, let me know how it's working. Grammar nazis that means you.

BTW animelover171 as my first ever reviewer, I love you.