A.N: This chapter is dedicated to Heydontiknowyou (first alert subscriber), SasuSaku246 (first favorite), and Sam for FIRST REVIEW! Thank You for the support you don't even know how much it motivates me to get chapters out faster.
Warning: In this story Sakura is very out of character and this chapter contains original characters. Also this chapter is longer than the previous and it might not be as exciting as the last one, but it is necessary because it contains background story so don't skip because I ain't repeating myself.. ya heard!
'Nuff said! Enjoy!
Disclaimer: I am 99% sure I do not own Naruto, the 1% is the inner me who pretends that she does.
Protecting Her Innocence
Chapter 2: OH HOLY ONE…
"Sakura, Sakura-chan!" screams cheerfully a little boy who barges in the said girl's room and frowns when he sees her sleeping figure still wrapped around her fluffy looking blanket sleeping peacefully.
"Sleepy Head! Wake Up Wake Up now!" continues to yell the brown haired little boy as he makes his way over to the pink hair girl's tranquil figure. By using his small hands, the undersized ten-year-old boy climbs on the pink king sized bed and starts to hover over the still sleeping girl.
"Please get up big sister! It's not time to sleep" the boy finally whines and starts shaking the body under him.
"If you don't get up now I'm going to tell dad how you were gone out the whole afternoon yesterday and left me playing by myself" pouts the boy as he begins to get teary eyed remembering how he was left alone with no one to play with.
As the boy begins to descend off the bed, the thought sleepy girl suddenly grabs him into a bear hug and in a flash begins tickling him making him giggle in the process.
Sakura finally releases him and gives him another hug and then ruffles his hair. "Good morning Hayate-kun" she states as she begins to stretch out her arms and walk towards her bathroom.
"Sakura! No fair, I thought you were sleeping," whines the child.
Sakura giggles as she looks back and sees her younger cousin pouting while having his arms crossed. "Don't be mad Yate, and for your information I was sleeping very peacefully before someone shook me awake from my dream" she reproaches him.
"Aa I'm sorry big sis, but dad just arrived and he told me to wake you up for breakfast" states Hayate as he runs to Sakura and hugs her apologetically.
Sakura forgivingly pats the boy's head that barley passes her waist. "Its okay, I was just having a really good dream"
"What was it about? Was it about uncle finally returning home?" asks the now intrigued hazel eye looking boy. Suddenly he sees his dear cousin get gloomy at the mention of her dad.
"No not this time Yate-chan, but that reminds me that I have to go to the chapel after we eat breakfast" Sakura states as she finally begins getting ready for the day.
"Wait, what was your dream about then?" persists the younger Haruno.
"Ohh! I was dreaming that I was finally allowed to leave this island and travel to Japan and see how beautiful it is and I was meeting new people who were really friendly, then I was able to go out dancing and shopping, oh and also, me and my new friends went to an amusement park and even the zoo! Then afterwards we had a sleepover! Hayate can you believe it, a real sleep over with popcorn and movies; It was so much fun!" finishes an animated looking Sakura who was describing everything with her hands.
"That does sound like fun Sakura-chan", states Hayate a bit sad since he wasn't a part of his cousin's dream. But as he watches her he can't stop himself from smiling at her joyful and bubbly smile as she is no doubt still thinking about her dream.
"Sakura-chan! Come on, breakfast is about to start" says Hayate as he runs out of her room leaving a cheery Sakura to finally get ready for the day.
"Gorou it is good to finally have you back sweetheart" states Kasumi as she tenderly places a kiss on her husband's cheek.
"It is good to be back, although I will be swamped with work and getting everything prepared for the Roiyaru convention," replies a pensive Gorou who is sitting at the head of the dinning table.
Before Kasumi has time to ask another question, she hears running footsteps descending down the stairs and a minute later, her only son and niece are heading to where she and Gorou are sitting. As always, Hayate delightfully places a kiss on her and her husband's cheeks before settling himself down next to his father.
"Good Morning Auntie and Uncle" says a merrily Sakura and before she also takes a seat at on her chair, she skips over to her Uncle Gorou and places a kiss on his cheek, "I am glad you are home Uncle."
At the sight of Sakura's innocent display of affection, Kasumi suddenly feels a pang of sadness and guilt come over her: sadness because of Sakura's tragic life; and guilt because of her future.
As Sakura takes a seat across from her, Kasumi can't seem to stop herself from reminiscing about Sakura's unfortunate life.
Although Sakura was born into the average upper class that makes the Haruno name, Sakura's father Kizashi soon arose to wealth and fame by having discovered varies oil mines around Japan. Soon afterwards he met Sakura's mother Mebuki in one of the islands he purchased and the two fell in love. A little while after they finally got married and traveled the world before Mebuki became pregnant. Unfortunately, Mebuki died while giving birth to Sakura.
A devastated Kizashi became paranoid with Sakura's safety as he was always getting threatening letters, therefore he decided to move and built a home on one of the islands he purchased. In memory of his beloved wife, he named the enormous island after her. Kizashi then built a massive castle like mansion on the east side of the island surrounding it by huge gardens and a chapel near the entrance of the compound. On the north side of the island was where the dock was located. The island was heavy secured and at last Kizashi felt at ease.
But a few years later is when Sakura's misfortunes began. When Sakura was 7, she was kidnapped while Kizashi was on a business trip. Her kidnappers wanted to smuggle her out of the island, but while they became distracted she was able to run away from them. Sakura ran up to a cliff that was located at the edge of the island but was soon surrounded by her abductors and had no choice but to jump off the cliff and into the ocean. She was saved from drowning by one of the patrol guards but because of the fall, the impact of the ocean made her fall into a coma and a year into it, she was classified to be in a permanent vegetative state. Kizashi, hopeful that one day his only daughter would wake up never allowed the doctors to terminate her life.
Then one day after 6 years of being unconscious, Sakura at last woke up. She spent the rest of her underage years relearning how to do simple things like walking, talking, and eating; but due to the fact that she fell into the coma at such a young age, plus adding the lack of a social life outside her overprotective home, Sakura remained with the mind and personality of a little kid.
Meanwhile, Mebuki Island soon became one of the best resort for wealthy families. Kizashi built the resort's hotel on the west side of the island, opposite his home. When the resort was finished, it became the most extravagant structure in the world. It was bigger than Kizashi's house estate and had pools, restaurants, and an aquarium around the compound. The only downside was that the resort took up most of the islands space. A plaza and a beautiful field of cherry blossoms is the only thing separating the Haruno estate to the retreat.
Ever since Sakura's incident, Kizashi became beyond overprotective. Even after Sakura awoke up from her coma, the island held extra security since tourists were now a part of daily routines and Sakura was never allowed to leave Mebuki's Island.
Halfway through her 17th year of living, Kizashi went to the states for a business meeting and on his way back home never returned and the authorities were never able to find his plane. Since then, Gorou has taken over the business and Sakura well being.
Coming back to reality, Kasumi takes another glance at Sakura who is excitingly eating her breakfast and asking her uncle about his travels. In truth Sakura is a very beautiful women. Although having the mind of a child, Sakura has the body of a young woman.
For someone who is average height her legs are long and lean. She has a petite stature and having gone to the bathhouse with her, Kasumi knows that Sakura has curves on the right places that seem to enhance her small breasts and bust. 'It seems that being in that coma did effect her growth in that area, or maybe she's a late bloomer,' auntie ponders.
Anyways, what really catches people's attention on Sakura is her intriguing pink hair and bright emerald green eyes. The only explanation that they have concluded about Sakura's hair origin is that it is a mix between Kizashi's light brown hair and Mebuki's snow-white hair color. Sakura's eyes are the same exact replica of Mebuki's but unlike hers, Sakura's eyes reveal her emotions.
Sakura has a very bright and bubbly personality. If you add her childish behavior and her curiosity together, she is one of the most innocent and pure person that Kasumi has ever known.
Sakura has always been over protected and she has never known anything outside this island. Sure there are tourists and staff wondering around this place but she has never befriended kids her age. And come to think about, Kasumi believes that Sakura would be really out of place with other teenagers. But she is suddenly saddened to know that Sakura has not even had one best friend, and then an idea comes to her head.
"Sakura, guess what dear, we have some new tourists on the island, and I think I saw some kids your age" she all of a sudden says interrupting Hayate's childish rambling.
Sakura quickly perks up at the thought of meeting people her age.
"Kasumi, what are you talking about, why haven't you told me about this, is it any of the noble clans" ask an alert Gorou.
"Don't worry honey, I called the receptionist this morning and she told me that only the main clans children arrived yesterday saying something about having a vacation until the Roiyaru convention starts" replies a humored Kasumi. "Unless you are suddenly interested in younger women, then you are more than welcome to greet them," continues a teasing Kasumi.
"Don't be ridiculous Kasumi, as the future leaders of Japan's industries I have a duty to introduce myself as the head of the Haruno family" says an annoyed Gorou at his wife's previous remark while he silently gets up from the table.
"Uncle! Are you heading out to meet them, may I please go with you" asks a very interested Sakura.
"I don't know Sakura, I don't want you to wonder off and getting into trouble" replies Gorou
"Uncle, I promise to be on my best behavior and not take off on my own, please, please with a cherry on top," pleads Sakura who has a puppy dog expression.
"Fine" states a submitting Gorou as Sakura celebrates by twirling around.
"Where do you think you are going Hayate?" asks Kasumi as she sees her son following them out the door. "Your instructor is about to show up any minute so you have to stay here".
The last thing Sakura hears before stepping out of the mansion is Hayate's whining.
"Good Morning Mr. Haruno and Princess Sakura" pronounces the doorman at the entrance of the lavishing hotel.
"Good Morning, has there been any messages left for me", asks Gorou as Sakura giggles at the doorman's nickname for her. Before she was in the coma, she would guilt the staff into playing make-believe games with her since she didn't have anyone to play with. That being the case, one of the games was playing castle and since Sakura actually lived in something that resembled one, plus adding her pink hair, princess sort of stuck.
The doorman flashes the laughing Sakura a smile before answering Gorou's question. "Yes sir, one of the noble clans has sent you a message."
As Gorou and the doorman continue walking through the giant lobby, Sakura suddenly hears laughing noises coming from the lounge bar that is located on the right side adjacent to the entrance. Curiosity gets the best of her and she slowly makes her way over to the entranceway of the room and becomes engrossed at the sight in front of her.
Seated on one of the middle tables of the bar are three late teenagers who are laughing with each other while consuming some food. Well, one of them is consuming most of the food on the plates while the other two try to gather some food before he finishes it all.
But what catches Sakura's attention is to the only girl of the group who seems to be chiding both her companions. She has long blonde hair that is tied up in a high ponytail and baby blue eyes. She is wearing a purple summer dress that goes up above her knees which seems to show off a lot of her curvy thin body; in truth, Sakura concludes that she is the most beautiful girl that she has ever seen.
As one cue, the last member of the trio finally notices Sakura gaze upon them and whispers to the other two, and immediately all of them are all looking up at a perplexed Sakura who is still standing near the doorway.
Sakura suddenly has the urge to run away from their scrutinizing eyes. After a minute passes by, the blonde girl rises from her seat and makes her way over to Sakura.
"Hey There! My name is Ino Yamanaka, my friends and me just arrived here today for a little vacation, are you here on vacation as well?"
"Uhhh… no" replies a timid Sakura as Ino is now interested in the said girl.
"Ino, don't be so impolite, you didn't even ask her her name, you troublesome women," states a male with a spikey ponytail and bored expression.
Ino scowls at him and turns back to the nervous Sakura, "Oh sorry about that, it's just that I am so intrigued with your pink hair, is it natural?"
"Don't be so imprudent Ino" says the bored boy as he gives an annoyed expression to Ino. "So what is your name, my name is Shikamaru Nara and I along with Choji were dragged to this island by Ino" he continues as he points back at the boy who has now finished the food and is making his way over to them.
"Don't say it like that Shika! And plus we might as well take a vacation here before the Roiyaru convention starts" replies Ino who has both her hands on her hips.
"Oh you guys are here for the Roiyaru convention?" ask Sakura who by the mention of the convention snaps from her dazed and timid form.
"Well Shikamaru over here was given the task to help prepare for the convention and have everything in order for when the clan leaders arrive, but Ino convinced us that since this year the convention was being held on Mebuki Island that we should come earlier and have a little vacation" says the boy named Choji as Shikamaru sighs of how much work he will have to do in the near future.
Before Sakura can ask them more questions, a hotel staff intervenes, "Princess Sakura, there you are, your uncle has been looking for you, he needs you right away."
"Princess!?" the trio exclaim with a thunderstruck expression.
"Oh no, Uncle will be mad at me for wondering off again" mumbles Sakura to herself. "Aa, I'm sorry Ino-san, Shikamaru-san, and Choji-san, I have to go, it was nice meeting you guys" says Sakura before running off back towards the lobby.
"Is she really a princess?" ask a stupefied loud Ino.
"Maybe that would explain the pink hair", states Choji as he begins to walk back towards his seat.
When Sakura meets up with Gorou at the receptionist desk, she immediately spots Hayate beside his father with a sad expression. "Sakura, where have you been, you told me you wouldn't wonder off," asks an irritated Gorou.
"I'm sorry Uncle," says Sakura apologetically as she inclines her head and Gorou finally sighs out.
"Well, I'm just glad you didn't get into trouble, but Hayate came here without the approval of your Aunt, so can you please take him back to the house?" Sakura nods and both her and Hayate walk out of Gorou's sight.
"Sakura-chan! I'll race you back to the house," exclaims Hayate as he speeds away from her and through the entrance doors.
"Whaat-wait up Hayate, come back," Sakura tries to say as she also begins to run in the same direction.
Just when she is about to go through the entrance doors, she hears a deep voice say "what the fuck was that" and a second later instead of seeing Hayate's running form she bumps into something dark, firm, and tall. Sakura finally realizes she has crashed into a person and steps back and glances up to apologize and meets displeased onyx eyes.