At last a little bit of freedom. The day was beautiful, and it was so wonderful to roam around the city... followed by servants.

Sakura sighed. Yes, it was fun to be rich. Sometimes. Lovely dresses, colorful books, some nice jewels, wonderful gardens... But sometimes everythings was reduced to nothing compared to being locked up in a golden cage. She couldn't be alone in other place than her room or her house's library. Oh, how she wished to explore and get rid of fake people that just talked to her because of her money. Sure, it was flattering to have so many admirers, not only because of her looks but her humour and her inteligence. However, it was rather difficult to tell the sincere admirers from the fake ones.

Pushing all of that aside, she decided to try to enjoy her visit to the centre of the town. She wasn't allowed to go aout everyday, so she'd better have a good time. And besides, she had Naruto, her best friend and escort (she didn't consider him a servant, he was more like a bodygaurd).

"Naruto, what's all that commotion over there?", Sakura asked.

"I don't know, Miss Haruno, but there's a big crowd. It's not safe to go there, you could get lost or worse", said Naruto.

"How many times do I have to ask you to call me Sakura?", she asked, pretending to be angry.

"Millions and billions, but..."

"But nothing. You call me Sakura or you are fired!", she eclaimed.

Naruto paled.

"You are not talking seriously, right?", he asked, rather scared.

"Of course not!", Sakura laughed. "But please, Naruto, you are my best friend. If my best friend doesn't call me Sakura then who will?"

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"Inform me about the king", demanded an elegant-dressed man inside a coach.

"He is a prisioner now", informed the other man. "But you, my lord, are still his governor. Why spread the news? It would cause a scandal. So keep your land and leave the king to his own gaurd."

"May I ask you a question?", asked the governor. He continued until the ther man nodded. "Are you insane!? Do you think that I'm going to give up MY lands and MY government because some old hag couldn't keep his ass in his throne? This is mine and no one is taking it away from me!"

He crossed his arms upon his chest and smiled to himself. Now that was being clear.

"Of corse my lord."

The coach stopped. Both could hear the crowd that was waiting for them outside –whatever the reason.

The door opened, and governor Kabuto stepped out of the coach, supported by some unknown boy who offered his hand to him. He kissed the huge emerald on top of the ring he had on his finger.

"Here, my boy", said Kabuto, giving the boy a few silver coins. "For your loyalty to me."

And then, the boy was gone.

The governor finally reached the little but not less fancy palace, followed by his informer. He went straight to his chambers. He seeked the key that was safely kept inside his pocket –or so he thought. Every single pocket his clothing had was empty.

"Where the hell is my key!", he exploded.

"Now, now, there's no need to curse, my lord, you're a gentleman, remember?", his informer said. "So, wich key is it?"

"The key to my chamber and the secret documents, you fool!"

"Is there a spare key?", the informer sighed.

"Yes, yes, of course", laughed Kabuto. "But do you imagine if the key falls in the wrong hands and the secrets that were gaurded by the KEY are no longer secrets?"

"I'll be having everyone searching for the key. Maybe it's still in the coach. With your permission...", he bowed, and begun to walkaway.

"Sai!"

He turned to look at the governor.

"Yes, my lord?"

"It's tie to start with the plan. Make sure everything is perfect."

"As you wish, your grace."

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"Just the governor", said Sakura with disgust.

He had seen him and actually got to talk to him in a ball and hated the man instantly.

"Let's go, Naruto. That swine has ruined my day out."

She took a handkerchief just in time to cover her mouth and nose whe she sneezed.

The handkerchief blew away because of the wind and Sakura and Naruto ran to catch it. It was fine silk after all.

"Y believe this is yours, my lady?", asked a handsome young man, handing her the oh-so-called handkerchief.

"Oh, yes. Yes, thank you...."

"Then please accept it back, my lady."

"Thank you."

She didn't even look at it. The boy took her hands and looked at her in the eyes, with such softness... Such tenderness and care that she felt like she was naked. And she didn't even know him!

Naruto looked at the whole situation from a certain distance. And he didn't like it. The boy was being too close to Sakura in their firs encounter, and he was dressed quite elegant, wich meant he had money and had had some education. A gentleman wouldn't behave like that, and Sakura knew that, although she seemed to have forgotten it. Something wasn't right in the picture.

"I believe, sir, that is courtesy to let me know your name", said Sakura, without braking the invisible bond between their eyes.

"Oh, there's no need, my sweet lady", he said, and tenderly kissed her for a few seconds.

Naruto practically choked and the mysterious young man disappeared in a graceful escape.

Sakura was left so impressed that she couldn't move. She just touched her lips and stared at some random point in front of her.

"I cannot believe it! Your parents will get my head!", Naruto took her by the arm and headed straight home.

Sakura wasn't really responding. Her mind was still in the kiss. She remembered the handkerchief still in her hand. It wasn't hers. It was white, while hers was a pale pink, and had something red on it, but she couldn't see it with all the movement.

"...They will be eating me alive...!", Naruto was still babbling about the thousand and one ways of future torture to him when the masters found out.

"Naruto!", Sakura exclaimed.

"What?", he was desperate.

"I have to find him!

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