Yay!!!! Chapter 3!!!! O.o
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Sakura lounged rather lazily on her couch. Her wet pink hair hung over the edge of the armrest. All that covered her body was a towel.
~What should I do? Should I take it?~
~Are you backing out on me!~
~No I'm just observing every aspect of this situation. ~ Getting up Sakura grabbed a pen and a paper.
"As much as I think this is futile I should give it a shot anyway." Tsunade said she could bring anyone if she wanted. She knew she needed someone strong, someone who can't break easily under pressure, someone like…"
~WHAT!!! We can't invite that psycho!!!~
"Shut up. She's all we got."
~But really have you heard the stories your parents tell? And you wonder why she never was invited here to Konaha!~
"Yes, and if you remember correctly you'll remember the good things she did. So shut it up and let me write or I swear, I'll curse you with an image of Gai-sensei in a Man thong."
~…Not even you would be that cruel~
"Wanna bet?"
~…~
"Good." Settling her thoughts she thought of how to write this letter. As she got started, the words seemed to flow with ease. It was a whole 2 hours before Sakura dropped her pen.
~Wow, 4 pages. that's more of desperation than help.~
Ignoring herself she folded it up and went to deliver it.
~I hope she gets this in 5 days.~
Doing a walk like sprint she speeded to the door.
~*Cough cough* Look at yourself~
Stopping suddenly she looked down and sighed.
~You just saved me a shit load of embarrassment. Seems you are good for something.~ Running to her room she chuckled slightly at her inner's cursing.
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Kakashi, Naruto, and Saskue sat in a fairly visited restaurant. They were all anxious to see Sakura, to talk her out of it . No one seemed more eager than Saskue. He was fidgeting, which was unlike him. To break the ice Kakashi spoke first, "So, anyone think of what they wanna say to Sakura once she gets here?"
"Yea…nooo." Naruto, spoke confusingly. His emotions were raging.
~Can I just let her go?~
Kyuubi's voice spoke up in a low chuckle. ~Guess we'll find out.~
Turning to the sound of soft padding shoes they looked to the left. Sakura stood seemingly lost. Packages were in her hands, and a smile was on her face. "Hey guys!" Her voice sounded cherry and happy.
~Well isn't that a little fake.~ Kakashi thought. Walking over she sat in between Naruto and Kakashi. Saskue sat across from her. She wouldn't meet his gaze. If she did she would have noticed not coldness, but worry. Soon the air was a tense thick atmosphere. All eyes were on her and she was getting nervous. Thankfully someone broke it.
Naruto's curiosity got the best of him. "Sakura-chan? What's in the bags?"
"Oh! Their for you guys, when you leave." Setting them on the table she handed Naruto's his first. Opening it he smiled," Thanks Sakura-chan!" Pulling it out the all smiled silently.
"Well, your always complaining about your kunai' failing you during a mission so I went and bought you new ones!" She watched his hands glide over the smooth texture of them. I spot of blood appeared when he pricked his finger on the tip. It healed. "I love them Sakura!" A wide grin spreaded on both their faces. Next was Kakashi. "Here you go Kakashi-sensei! I know you'll love it." He watched the devilish grin on her face.
"Sakura as you know I don't react the same was as Naruto when I receive a…Holy SHIT! How'd you do it!?"
Kakashi's shocked expression was priceless as he glided his hands on the cover of the new edition of 'Ica Ica Paradise'.
"Well I had to pull some strings with Jiraiya-sama, more likely his arm until he gave in." She did a stretch and smiled. Kakashi's gaze instantly softened, "Thank you Sakura."
And Lastly of all way Sasuke. Looking at him she was happy to see he wasn't empty looking at the moment. He was more of anxious to see what he got. "Well, since you seem to be going on a lot of missions lately and stealth is a big problem for all ninja, I've decided to get you this!" Reaching in the bag she pulled out some kick ass ninja gear (Whatever you think is kick ass that is. That's what it looks like). "Awe! Sakura-chan! I want one!" Naruto pleaded.
"No! You got the kunai's!" Turning she handed it to Sasuke. He seemed speechless. Almost frozen in shock. ~You were a dick to her the whole time and she still got you something cool?!~ Was his thought. Sakura's was much different.
~You better appreciate it asshole! That was my whole paycheck! I was gunna get your ass a Goodbye card!~
"…Thank you Sakura-san." This time even Kakashi stopped reading.
Whoa! Whoa! Whoa! He called you san!~
Plus the sincere tone of his voice was amazing. And to freak you out more he smiled, not smirked, SMILED.
Sakura stopped gazing and gave a smile of her own. "Your welcome Sasuke ."
Kakashi was happy with this results so far but they had to get down to business.
"Alright Sakura, now that we eased the tension.."
"Stop I already know what you gunna say."
"Oh? Elaborate."
"Your all gunna say Sakura you can't go on this mission it's to dangerous, you could get exposed and become killed, and we won't be able to protect you stay here at home where its safe. Am I close?"
"Actually far from it."
"What?" She instantly gave her full attention to Kakashi.
"I was going to say go. As long as you remember what I told you, and your skill as a ninja, I want you to go. I believe you have the skill to be safe." He was blunt and straightforward. But Sakura saw past it. Another smile.
"OH! Thank you Kakashi-sensei!!" Leaning over she hugged him. "And you two?" Naruto and Sasuke were quiet. She frowned. "Well if it helps I won't be going alone. I'm bringing someone."
They got curious, "who?" "My cousin, L. Aikou!" A shattering sound was heard. They turned to Kakashi. He shattered his glass that he was currently holding. Naruto and Sasuke were both confused.
"Who's that?" They looked to Kakashi.
He frowned, "She was a pain in my ass, I'll let that out."
"Kakashi! She's not all bad."
"But who is she?"
"She's an Anbu from Mist Country. A skilled ninja. "
"And what's wrong with that? That's a good thing right?"
'No, she's impulsive, loud-mouthed, and rash. Basically another you Naruto. On every Anbu mission at least 3 people on her squad got her because of her." Sakura frowned.
~Hater.~
"Then Why is she Anbu?"
"She completes her missions in a 3 day span. Meaning she's fast. But still, Sakura you sure? Don't you have any other relatives?"
"Yes but…"
"But what?"
"I already mailed the letter." Her voice was tiny. Kakashi let out a groan and sunk into his seat.
"Sakura she could get you killed."
Sakura paused for a moment, deciding on keeping what she wanted to say a thought or an outspoken statement.
"…Well I'd rather get killed by her than Akatsuki." That, they all nodded in agreement.
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Sorry about the wait. I had non important stuff to do and had to think about what to fight next.
Ha-ha Thanks for reading!
