Okay, so I have just a couple of writer's comments: Thank you to those of you who have added this story to follow, left comments, and all those wonderful things and sorry if you got a number of emails about the second chapter appearing and not being there. I got a little confused on how to add the chapter but obviously my brainfart dissipated and the second chapter is up!! I hope you all enjoy this one as much as the first chapter.
And as an obvious disclaimer [that must be done] I do NOT own Naruto or anything remotely affiliated with the manga or anime. I'm just a simple fan who decided to rebel against homework and write a story. Because if I was the creator of Naruto - it would totally turn into a chick flick, and we wouldn't want that now would we? ~.^
Please enjoy my dear readers, I am working on Chapter 3 as I write you. And I promise I won't prattle on like this for the next chapter.
CHAPTER 2: Why him?!
"Ohh," I felt my head throb in time with the sound of my groan. My body ached all over still, but I felt more refreshed then the last time.
"Oh, good you're awake!" I looked over to see a smiling pink haired girl staring down at me, "I bet you're hungry, I brought some soft foods to start you on. You've only been on the iv for these past four days, so we have to start you off slowly."
I gave her a suspicious look.
"If you'd like, I'll take the first bite. It isn't our policy to poison our patients before we've healed them." She smiled again. I kept my mouth shut and watched as she took a bite of the peeled apple, God, it looked good!
Giving in to my rumbling belly, "Alright, I suppose you convinced me." I grumbled, anxious for the food. I took a cautious and slow bite, nothing tasted different…."Thank you, miss."
"I'm Sakura, it's nice to meet you." And promptly held out her hand.
I couldn't tell if she was honest or faking the whole thing. Ignoring her hand, "Sanria. Where am I?"
"You're in the Village Hidden in the Leaves, Konohagakure."still smiling, "I was on the team that found you in the river nearby."
"Oh, is that so," I put down the now empty apple plate, "Let's just cut the small talk. What does your leader, this Hokage woman, intend to do with me? I have nothing of value, neither in material or information."
The door slid open and in stepped that frightful woman, "As far as you're concerned, you're being kept for observation and are under surveillance until further notice. Don't tempt me with interrogating you, you're a guest for now and you better remember that!"
"Sakura," she turned on the girl, "get her presentable and in my office in one hour!" With the slam of the door she was gone.
"She may seem scary, and she is, but Tsunade-sama is a great woman and I respect her greatly." Sakura stood up and started pulling random bits of clothing out of a bag I hadn't noticed before. "I'm pretty good at guessing sizes so we shouldn't have too much of a problem finding you something that'll fit."
One hour later, I was standing outside a plain door with Sakura next to me in a light blue dress and small shoes to match. She is pretty good a guessing. I wonder if I could take her in a fight. I mulled, glancing at Sakura out of the corner of my eye. I shouldn't try it just yet.
"Enter!"
I was shuffled into a large circular room by Sakura. Directly in front of a large row of windows sat a sturdy desk and the Hokage. To her right, a tall man with silver grey hair leaned casually against the window, completely detached. All of a sudden a blonde fury jumped right in front of my face, causing me to brace myself from falling back through the doorway out of surprise.
"Hey, Nee-chan! How are you feeling? I'm Naruto! Don't worry about Tsunade obaa-chan. I know you're gonna have fun here in Konoha!" Naruto smiled vibrantly.
He said everything so fast I barely caught his name. "Um, okay" I mumbled.
"Naruto, shut up or leave!" the Hokage thundered.
"Eh, hehe," he laughed and backed away from me.
"Sit down, Sanria." She glared. "Tell me what you remember about what happened."
Crap! What should I do? I obviously can't tell the truth, they'd think I was insane! Maybe half truth it?
"Well, I was just walking down some forest trail and…" I tried to look confused, "I think I was collecting berries or something when some men approached me."
An involuntary shiver went down my spine remembering what really happened, "They started taunting and grabbing at me. I don't know how I managed to get away, it's all kinda blurry, but I started running. I think I fell, which would explain my injuries." I tried smiling it off, "I think that's when I fell in the river. Pretty bad directional skills I guess."
I chanced a look in Tsunade's direction, "Those wounds you had, they were caused by weapons, try again."
I felt my face getting hot, I had to do something, "Look, I don't know what you're getting at lady, but I'm not sure of the details. Yeah, those thugs probably had weapons. I didn't take the time to check! I was more preoccupied with not getting raped and killed!" I was on my feet. Why does my temper always get in the way!
"Sit down!" She roared.
I don't think I ever sat down so fast in my life!
"Now, I know you're hiding something but I'm not going to force it out of you, yet." Even the grey haired man seemed to perk up at this comment. "You'll be allowed to walk the city, but only with an escort, which will be Kakashi, Naruto, and Sakura. Whoever is available to baby-sit" She waved off handedly at the grey haired man, and the two younger ninja.
I risked a glance at Kakashi first. He seemed even more surprised then I was, for about a second, then back to that bored look. "Ah, Hokage-sama, I don't think I'd be right for the job. Naruto and Sakura should do fine, right? They seem closer to her age and could relate much better."
I cocked an eyebrow, "I beg your pardon. How old do you think I am, old man?" adding emphasis to the "old" as I stood to my full height, he was quite tall comparably, "Why are you making such a fuss anyway, I'm the prisoner." I glowered up at him, losing some affect.
I heard a growling noise coming from Tsunade's direction, we all shrank back instinctively.
"Kakashi this is an order not a request! You're one of her keepers." She turned her gaze, one that could turn even Medusa to stone, on me, "And if I hear another peep of complaining out of you, I'll shove you into the smallest, darkest room in the hospital for the remainder of your stay! You have no money, no privileges, and no quarters, so suck it up, shut up, and get out of my office!"
Naruto and Sakura were already dragging me out the door as Tsunade began yelling at some woman named Shizune. I managed a glance back and saw a mousy looking woman in a black kimono with extra long sleeves, Huh? I never even noticed her!
"Hey, Nee-chan," I refocused my gaze on the Naruto boy, "we should go out for ramen sometime! Ichiraku Ramen is the best anywhere!"
"Um, okay, I guess so.." I smiled, he seems nice. Oh right, that Kakashi, where did he go? I looked around the rounded hallway we were walking through. As we approached the door that led outside, I spotted him leaning casually on the stair railing leading down to the city.
"Alright, Sakura, Naruto, I guess I'll let you keep her for today," and promptly whipped out a small orange book and strolled off down the stairs.