Thanks to all that reviewed, you really helped with my confidence, I was afraid that no one would like it. I forgot to mention last chapter, I apologize, but Sakura and everyone are still wearing what they wear in the series when their older and look the same too. So now that's all cleared up, onto the story.

Also, I can't bring Hidan into the book because I am still young and my parents would kill me if I even wrote a curse word. If you ask me, its unfair. Anyway, enough talk... or type, onto the story.

Disclaimer: Unfortunately, I do not own Naruto but on the bright side... ok I can't think of a bright side to not owning Naruto.

--

The sun was covered by dark grey cloud's. A cold breeze ran through a small town, the streets barren of any life. It would snow soon, it was to be expected, this was Snow country. Houses lined the snow covered road's, lights were on in almost very house.

Sakura's hair whipped around her, obscuring the small town from her view. Placing her bang's behind her ears, so they wouldn't obscure her vision, she looked around the small village.

She decided that it would be wise to get a room, since it looked like it would snow. Looking around the small town for any sign of an Inn she began to walk through the small town. Spotting a tall, wide, three story building she headed in the direction that it was located.

Upon closer view Sakura read a the small sigh that hung loosely over the door, "Byakuya (I think it means white arctic night.) Inn" She read aloud. Sakura quickly expanded her senses to make sure no shinobi were nearby, not finding any she entered the Inn.

It was dimly lit and painted a light blue that was outlined in white. A few tables and, what looked like, comfortable chairs were on either side the room, painting of various thing's, like bamboo, hung on the walls. Turning her attention to a young brunette haired girl, that had her hair in a high pony tail and grey eyes, Sakura asked politely. "Do you have a room?"

The young girl smiled as she turned her back towards Sakura, toward's where the room keys hung on the wall, and called over her sholder. "One room?"

"Yes." Sakura said as she walked towards the reception desk.

Picking up a key, the girl turned around. "How long will you be staying?"

Sakura looked out the window, it had already began to snow, turning back towards the girl she replied. "For now, only tonight."

The girl nodded her head once. "That'll be fifty ryo, please." She stated politely. Sakura slipped her backpack off and pulled out her money pouch, giving the girl the proper amount.

Sakura was now being led to her room.

The girl, who during the walk to her room, Sakura found out was named Shinsetsu (I believe it means new snow.) stopped at one of the many doors. She opened the door with the key and explained as she walked inside, Sakura falling her, "This is you're room." She stepped aside letting Sakura get a better look at the small room.

It was on the second floor, and like the rest of the hotel, it was a light blue that was outlined in white. It had a futon near a window, that was large enough for Sakura to escape out of if needed to, a small desk was in corner near the bed with a lap on it and a shoji screen was in the other corner. A small bathroom was near the entrance.

"Their is a indoor hot springs on the first floor, that you can use, if you need any help feel free to ask me. Also, their is a small clothing store two houses down and a restaurant across the street." She informed Sakura, who looked at her curiously, continuing, she explained as she gave Sakura the key. "I just though you might be hungry, you look like a traveler, and you don't have a robe or anything to keep you warm."

Sakura nodded her head, as she smiled, embarrassed. "Thank you." She said as the girl nodded her head once in acknowledgment and shut the door behind her as she walked out. Sakura looked down at herself. She was slightly covered in dirt, she had just finished a mission from one of her contacts, and her outfit did little to keep her warm in the snowy weather. It was also torn in a few places and faded.

Walking over to her bed she placed her backpack on the bed, noting that she needed to get a new backpack as well. Taking off her kunai holster and suriken pouch she placed them beside her backpack, making sure that she still had a few hidden weapons on her, she grabbed a robe and clean set of clothes, heading off toward the indoor hot springs she had been informed about.

Sakura found the hot springs with no trouble and after a long, hot bath she was fully dressed and returning to her room. Sakura walked over to her backpack and emptied it, checking to see what she needed to buy when she was out getting something to eat.

'Clothes, backpack and extra food. I doubt this town has any soldier pills or weapons, so I'll have to get those at another town.'She thought to herself as she walked out of her room, leaving her weapons and headband in her room, after locking the door she headed back down stairs.

Smiling at Shinsetsu and telling her she would return soon, she stepped out side only to be greeted by a fierce, chilling wind that made Sakura want to turn around and go back into the warm Inn. Pushing forward, she trudged through the snow, that went up to her knees, towards the clothing store.

It took Sakura longer than she expected to get to the store, when she opened the door and entered Sakura almost kissed the warm, firm ground. A young woman, that looked similar to Shinsetsu except she had her hair down, greeted her with a warm smile. "Here." She held a set of clothes and the Sakura.

Sakura took the clothes with a small smile, but before she could ask how she knew, the woman went on. "Shinsetsu came over here a little while ago and requested I get you some warm clothing." Sakura smiled and thanked the woman as she was being led to changing stalls.

"If you give me you're clothes, I can make a few sets like them by tomorrow for you." She woman said as Sakura walked out wearing her new outfit, a pair of black pants and tight red sleeveless shirt with a black long sleeve jacket. "Thank you, I'd appreciate it..." She trailed off unsure as to the women's name.

"Yuki(I belive it means snow.)" The women, Yuki, supplied.

Walking towards the register Sakura pulled out her money pouch, "How much do I owe you?" Sakura questioned.

"One hundred ryo." Yuki said as she took Sakura's clothes from her. Sakura paid Yuki, said thank you once again, and left, once again met by fierce wind. Though, this time, she was much warmer.

After eating, Sakura decided that she would get her extra food tomorrow. Returning to her room after thanking Shinsetsu, she was currently thinking over what had happened over the last three months.

Shortly after leaving Konohagakure's border Sakura had slashed her headband with a kunai, with a heavy heart, every time she looked at it her heart would twist in pain. Sakura had headed towards Suna, as she planned, and during that time found out that shortly before she arrived that Gaara had been kidnapped by the Akatsuki.

Sakura had planned on tracking them down but heard rumors that Konoha had sent a group of strong shinobi and that the copy-ninja, Hatake Kakashi, was among them. Sakura realizing that Naruto was most likely with him as well, decided that it would be best to leave Suna. She knew she would have to face him eventually but she didn't want it to be anytime soon.

Shorty after she heard news that, somehow, Gaara had survived the extraction of Shukaku. This had made Sakura more confident that she could somehow keep Naruto alive after the extraction of the Kyuubi if they ever caught him.

Since then Sakura had traveled around and made a reputation for herself, hoping it would help get the Akatsuki interested in her. She hadn't met any of her friends yet but she had faced many Konoha shinobi, who's names she did not know, some ANBU other Joinin or Chunin level, as well as other shinobi from a number of villages.

She hadn't heard any news about Orochimaru or Sasuke, she had left many in order to help Naruto but hoped that she would be able to find out more information on the snake Sannin or Sasuke. She knew that she only had about half a year to get Sasuke out of the Sannin's grip before he would try to take over Sasuke's body.

Sakura stood and shook off all thoughts about what had happened she changed into a pair of pajamas and set her new clothes aside, along with her headband and weapons. She then jumped in bed and quickly feel asleep.

--

Ok, so Chapter two is now complete. I had some difficulty coming up with something to fill up chapter two. The next chapter will have so action, hopefully, in it because I hope to bring my OC into the picture. I don't think I'll bring the Akatsuki in until chapter four because I don't want the bookie, yes I said bookie, to be to rushed. I don't know how often I will update because my schedule is kinda wacky. Speical thanks to Botan's Guardian Angel, UchihaSakura2007, ottawa, ItAsAkU-LoVeR and anime-randomizrXIV.

Please leave you're question's, concerns and comments also review. And one last question, I got a review that said not to put lemons but what are lemons? I know I am completely clueless.