*Some Time Later*

I enter the academy and make my way to class dressed in my sister's clothes which mostly consisted of a lot of red. Thankfully it wasn't pink. Upon entering the classroom I glance around, not sure where to sit. I usually sit unnoticed in the back, however Sakura had friends even though she had graduated the academy ahead of the class.

So where does that leave me? I don't remember any of Sakura's friends...

"Ah! Sakura! You're back?! What're you doing here?" I hear and instantly turn to its source.

A very light blonde haired girl with light blue eyes is grinning happily not far from me. She hurriedly motions for me to come closer but I hesitate.

Ino? I didn't know she was close with Sakura.

I maneuver my way towards her through a crowd of girls surrounding the ever popular Sasuke.

"U-uh h-hey Ino...?" I say, not confident I matched the correct name to her face.

"Hey." She said with a smile. "Did you're forehead get bigger while you were gone?" She teased.

"Uh, no?"

"Oh my gosh we have so much catching up to do. Come on, sit next to me right here. Move over Shikamaru!" She motioned towards the space by her.

"Leave me alone." Shikamaru waved her off sleepily.

"Ugh, whatever. So what brings you back to the academy Sakura? You already graduated, show off. Trying to impress Sasuke." She sneered playfully.

"A-ah well you see..." I started.

Mother said that everyone thinks Sakura survived and I died but I got a head injury and have lost my memories of the past year. I guess that's my only excuse to everyone. A lie.

Ino gave a saddened sigh. "Listen, I'm sorry to hear about your sister..."

"What?" I asked, taken back.

I didn't think Mother or Father had told anybody, I mean there weren't many people there unless you count some ANBU members or other people who actually knew, but I guess there really aren't many that knew who was really in that grave. I guess the question I should be wondering then is, how does she know? She obviously thinks I'm Sakura right?

"It's okay Sakura." She placed a hand on my shoulder. "I know I never knew your sister but I'm here if you need somebody to talk to."

Her eyes held a warm sincerity I wish I could confide in. I wished so hard right then that I could just come out with everything to her and release all of the fustration and confusion that has been overflowing in me since her death. But I couldn't. I couldn't bring myself to accept her comfort. I am alone in this, I can tell. Sakura was the only one I had before and now she is gone.

"...Thanks Ino." I said after a while.

"Of course." She gave another kind smile but it quickly turned into a questioning gaze. "So you're here because...? Gosh forehead how many times are ya gonna make me ask?"

"Oh, r-right, well I seemed to have recently gotten a head injury and lost some memories ahaha." I lied, nervously scratching the back of my head, not meeting her gaze.

"So they sent you back here to the academy huh? Well that's not bad right? It'll be just like before!" She said enthusiastically.

"Yeah." I say, trying to mimic her enthusiasm but failing which she doesn't seem to notice.

Iruka-sensei then came in and class began. It all went by quickly. I paid attention as best I could, trying to absorb all of the information.

Returning home, I was once again met with my mother and father, but eventually I made it to the salvation that was my room. I began carefully going through all of Sakura's things and taking out her scrolls and anything that would help me. I then spent the rest of the day reading and training in the training fields, determined to learn anything and everything I could.

Don't worry Sakura, some day soon I'll catch up to you.