Chapter Two, Snow

It was morning and snow was falling. A white blanket covered the ground. It had not snowed since three years ago. Sakura and Kanna were getting ready to leave. Today they were going to the Hyuuga compound. Maybe they would find Kanna's parents.

"Are you ready to go?" Sakura asked.

Kanna nodded her head in response. Sakura, followed closely by Kanna, headed out into the snow. It wasn't long before they arrived. Hinata, one of Sakura's childhood friends, was out in front of the Hyuuga mansion.

"Hey Hinata, can I talk with you a second?" She called approaching the mansion. They stopped in front of Hinata.

The Hyuuga compound was one of the most beautiful places in Konoha. The yards were always covered in flowers and willow trees. Even today with the snow, the mansion was a beautiful place. Snow covered the trees and fell on the roof tops of all the Hyuuga homes.

"I guess I could spare some time, what is it," Hinata asked.

Sakura explained the situation she had come across the previous night.

"I know where they live," Hinata offered. "Go straight down the first row of houses and it's the fifth house on the right."

"Thank you."

Sakura and Kanna took the directions and came across a beautifully decorated home. The lights were all off inside, but Sakura still hoped someone was home that could help them. Kanna ran up to the door and rang the bell. They waited a couple seconds but nobody answered. Sakura tried again, but had no luck.

'I really thought this would work.' Sakura thought. 'I guess it's time to ask the Hokage for help.'

Sakura took Kanna's hand and led her back to the entrance. Hinata was still out on her porch. She sat in a swing reading a book. Sakura approached her for the second time.

"Know one was home, I need to talk to Tsunade-Sama about this. I can't take her though." Sakura explained calmly.

"I'll watch her for you." Hinata offered looking up from her book.

"Thanks. Kanna I'll be back in an hour or two then we'll all go out to lunch." Sakura said releasing her hand.

Kanna looked up at Hinata then to Sakura. She ran to Sakura and held her leg. Sakura took her hand and pulled her towered Hinata.

"This is Hinata, stay with her until I come back. OK?"

Hinata held out her hand for Kanna to take. Kanna smiled taking her hand.

"Ok," she said.

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Sakura leaped through the village until she reached the Hokage tower. She climbed the staircase leading to Tsunade's office. She knocked twice on the door. There was no answer. Sakura cracked the door open and stuck her head in. Tsunade's head was laying on a stack of papers on her desk. Sakura stood over her shaking her arm.

"Hey Tsunade-Sama, wake up!"

Her head lifted off the desk.

"Huh… I'm awake." She said.

"Right! I have something to tell you." Sakura said rolling her eyes.

"What would that be?" Tsunade asked.

Sakura explained how she found Kanna, and her visit to the Hyuuga compound. She told her everything.

"Two weeks ago I sent three shinobi after some missing ninja. Two of those ninja were Kanna's parents. The other was a friend of theirs. Three days ago their friend came back… without Daisuke and Kyoko-san, her parents. They had died fighting some ninja that attacked them." Tsunade explained. "Her parents didn't even have any siblings, so Kanna has nowhere to go."

"What about her grandparents?" Sakura asked.

Tsunade looked down at a stack of papers. She started to sort through them.

"They died… twenty-six years ago when the nine-tailed fox attacked our village." She said. "I want her to stay with someone of the Hyuuga clan."

There was a long pause.

"I want you to ask around the Hyuuga compound, if you can't find anyone… well, we'll go from there." Tsunade continued.

Sakura thanked her and left.

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Sakura walked up to the Hyuuga mansion, and knocked on the door. Hiashi opened the door.

"Many I help you?" he asked.

"I'm here to see Hinata." Sakura said.

"Here let me get her for you." He said calmly.

"No need," a voice called from inside.

Hinata appeared from behind Hiashi. Hiashi left.

"Sakura!" Kanna ran up to her and held her arms up. Sakura bent down and picked her up.

"Hey, lets go get some lunch, you can come too Hinata." Sakura offered.

"Sounds fun, let me get my coat." Hinata said running back inside. Hinata came back wearing a beautiful blue and pink coat. "Ready," she called. They walked through the village until they came to Ichiraku Ramen. Sakura sat Kanna down on a stool, then she and Hinata sat down.

They each ordered a bowl of ramen. It was ready within five minutes. They consumed their food quickly. When they were finished Sakura paid the bill.

"Well I guess we'll see ya later." Sakura said getting up. She helped Kanna off the stool.

"Byee Hinata," Kanna called out. Hinata waved to Kanna as she left. Sakura walked hand in hand back home with Kanna. They had eaten a late lunch which by now could be considered dinner. It was around 6:00 pm when they got home. Sakura decided to clean the breakfast dishes since they were not done this morning. Tomorrow she would have to meet her students at the training grounds.

Time went by pretty quickly after she was done cleaning. By now it was already time for bed. Sakura took Kanna upstairs.

"Alright, see ya in the morning," Sakura said. She kissed Kanna on the head. Kanna turned around and hugged Sakura.

"Goodnight," Kanna said. She ran into the bathroom to brush her teeth. Sakura walked into her own bathroom. Things weren't as lonely with Kanna around. She enjoyed it actually. She desperately wished it could stay this way forever. Sakura climbed into bed.

"I love you Kanna," she whispered as she fell asleep.

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