A/N Sorry guys! DX I tried, I really did, to update faster, but my computer freaking crashed! As I type I'm using my friend's computer. I'll update sooner from now on I promise! Plz don't kill me! Remember which ominous voice over is which! ON WITH THE STORY!

The Beginning of the End

Chapter 2

The Meeting

Ok, so now that I've watched and learned plenty, can I take over the story now?

How boooout…No

But—

But nothing! You will sit and be a good boy while I finish my train of thought, then MAYBE you can do the next part.

Ma'am yes ma'am!

He has seen her…and the story continues…

Sakura rode in the passenger seat of her step-mother, Konan's, car, on her way to her 1st day of school in this new city, which was practically its own country, with its Hokages instead of presidents or mayors. Konoha, She thought, Why does that sound so familiar? She didn't feel right. Ever since they drove across the border into this place a week ago, she's felt completely wrong. At first she thought it was just butterflies, nerves, about what she was going to have to do, but after a week, the usual amount of adjustment time, the feeling hasn't gone away. It was as if her body was telling her that this place wasn't the same as the others, that she would have a harder time giving it up. Her father, Kakashi, tried to calm her—giving her warm tea, and money for a full day at the local spa—and it had worked slightly, the feeling had been pushed away, but it still nagged at the edge of her mind.

The closer they got to Konoha High, the more anxious she felt, but she had to push it aside for her meeting with Principal Tsunade, she had to gain the principal's trust.

*At School in Principal Tsunade's Office*

Tsunade's laughter filled the room, "Ok ok," she said when she could utter words again, "So what happened after you punched him in the gut?" she asked, curious to the drunk's fate in Sakura's story.

"Well, a punch in the gut isn't really sufficient punishment for trying to kiss me when I specifically told him not to touch me, is it?" She grinned as Tsunade laughed again.

"If we lived in a world where it was," She chuckled, and sat back in her chair, "Then life would be way too boring."

"Quite right," Sakura continued, "Let's just say, by the time I was done with him, they had to break a few traffic laws to get to the hospital because the ambulance didn't have the proper blood type for a transfusion." Tsunade laughed again as Sakura shook her head in disapproving at the ambulances not being prepared.

"And you didn't get caught?" Tsunade questioned disbelievingly, sitting forward and leaning on her arms on her desk.

"Well, the police decided the man was delusional from all the blood loss," She said, then assuming a dignified look of an inspector, and making her voice sound masculine added, "'Why else would he blame such an innocent little girl?'"

"Obviously the inspector had never heard the expression don't judge a book by its cover." Tsunade put in, chuckling evilly.

"Yes, well, in all fairness I can be pretty convincing when I want to be," Sakura said.

"That's amazing Sakura," Tsunade said leaning back into her chair "I'm glad we accepted you to Konoha High."

"You had to," Sakura pointed out, smiling "It's a public school." Once again Tsunade laughed and began to rise.

"Right," She said smiling, "But I suppose I've kept you long enough, all the way through 1st period, you should be on your way and start meeting your teachers and classmates." She was standing now.

"Of course," Sakura said getting up, "I'll grab my schedule on the way out."

"I'll walk with you," Tsunade offered

Sakura smiled, "Alright," and walked out with Tsunade in stride behind her. Before she left she grabbed her schedule from Shizune, the secretary, and walked out the door of the main office.

As she walked away she heard Tsunade call out, "Goodbye Sakura." She smiled again and looked down to her schedule,

2nd Hour…Konoha History

She smiled wider, How convenient, she thought to herself.

Sakura, Madara thought as he pushed his corn around his tray, which today also consisted of chicken nuggets, mashed potatoes and gravy, and a small slice of pie. He hadn't been able to get her out of his head since he saw her walking away from Principal Tsunade's office. Who is this chick? She can make Tsunade smile AND wave pleasantly good-bye? That has always been impossible! Konoha High School did what all public schools do, separate people by age or gender; but they also separated them by skill and intelligence, and considering Tsunade didn't smile like that to just anyone, Madara was guessing that Sakura was special. She didn't have his Chemistry class, but that had only been 2nd period, 1st period was PE where Madara had played his little prank on Dei. But Madara was anxious to see if the mysterious Sakura was in any of his classes, obviously he would have to wait until tomorrow to see if she was in PE with him, but there were still 5 more periods to go. Come to think of it, I don't even know if she's in the senior course or not, he thought to himself.

"What's up with you, Madara?" Kisame asked as he drank from his thermos, which was secretly filled with sake, "You've been awfully quiet and depressive looking." He stated while absently studying his thermos' design, cartoon sharks in grass skirts doing the hula.

"Nothing, just lost in thought," He replied bluntly.

"Really," Itachi asked, "Ever since Dei almost killed you"—Deidara glared in Madara's direction—"and I left you guys, you've been distracted, so something happened between the last minute of passing period and 2nd period." Itachi reasoned.

"Yeah," Sasori jumped in, "Spill it, what's up with you?"

"Seriously, you're NEVER this quiet this long," Hidan added "You're acting like a fucking emo!"

"Come on man, talk to us," Dei said, utterly curious, "Are you afraid of what I might do to you for that little practical joke?"

And that's when she walked in, the devil herself, the demon that walks earth in designer jeans and stiletto heels, the girl who could make all our lives miserable, and does on a daily basis, "MADARA!~" Ino sang, "Where are you?"

"Oh shit," Madara mumbled, "I thought she was still with you Itachi?"

"Nah, we broke up yesterday." Itachi replied. Ino would date a guy, and then when they broke up she'd cry about it and be upset like anyone, but then figured she could move on and she did. But recently she'd been showing special interest in Madara, and she seemed utterly blind from his subtle rejections.

Madara sunk down as Ino stalked towards their table, while Dei, suddenly struck by an idea, began smiling and waving and shouted "Hey Ino! Come on over! Madara was just talking about you."

"Really?" She beamed, "What about?" she inquired smiling.

"How he'd love to go out with you sometime," Dei said, smiling evilly at Madara.

"Hey I—" Kisame wrapped his arm around his friends head and clamped his hand over Madara's mouth.

"Really?" Ino asked, now excited.

"Oh yeah," Hidan said with a wave of his hand and a smile, "Dude's crazy for you!"

"HMM? HM HM! MMMMM!" is all Madara can manage in his attempts to scream his protests.

"Oh Madara!" Ino yells, she throws herself onto his lap, pushes away Kisame's arm and wraps her arms around Madara's neck, "We'll be together forever!" she squeaked as she squeezed Madara, choking him. He made a gurgling sound as he try to speak. Suddenly Ino jumped away from him and landed perfectly on her 5 inch tall pink stiletto heels, causing Madara to fall to the ground on all fours, choking for air.

"Well," she said, "I best be off, gotta get to my spa appointment."

"But it's the middle of the school day," Hidan pointed out.

"What's your point?" She asked looking innocently

"Touché."

"So Madara, pick me up tomorrow night at say 7ish." And she walked away.

"Ok, what just happened?" Zetsu said as he walked up to the table, late as usual.

"Well," Madara said, getting up and rubbing his neck, "Apparently Itachi and Ino broke up and now I'm going out with her tomorrow night."

Zetsu stared at him, then sat and pouted "Man!" he exclaimed, "I miss all the funny crap!"

A/N: Roar! I think this is a good place to end this chapter…I hope this satisfied your need for I'll update sooner from now on I promise!

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