By The Kage's Orders (chapter three)
*Last time Sakura was on her way to Sound to work on a two year mission when she is attacked by Danzo's henchmen in an attempt to cause more problems. Sakura would be dead had she not been saved. And upon waking three days later she comes face to face with the one person she had never hoped to see ever again.
"Sasuke Uchiha" Sakura looked on in horror and hatred as before her very eyes was the last person she had ever hoped to see again.
"Glad to see you remember me, although I had hoped I wouldn't have to save you like old times though Sakura," It took Sasuke a second to react to the very dangerous and angry woman that had decided to take a swipe at his smug smirk ridden face only to miss and hit the poor wall instead. Sasuke knew that if Sakura was at full strength there would be more than just a small dent in the wall. From what Sasuke heard about Sakura and her inhuman strength the whole wall would have been destroyed in her furious rage. And while Sasuke knew he should tread lightly with this woman he couldn't resist teasing her. Sakura was a very emotional person and wore her feelings on her sleeve. And Sasuke could see the passionate rage rising to the surface within the very eyes that captured his attention years ago. Seeing her green eyes go red with fury sent chills down his spine. It was like watching a storm in all its fury. And Sakura was a storm that Sasuke planned to tame.
"You slimy low down sorry excuse of a-," Sakura couldn't begin to imagine the torment not to mention the utter humiliation of having to be saved by the one man who ripped her heart out years ago. And now before her here in this very office he was acting like the last few years didn't mean a thing. It was times like this she wished she had something she could throw at the fool that was larger than his desk. But for now she'd settle for using her fist and beating him to a bloody pulp. The only problem was Sasuke was twice as fast as she was and knew far more than she did so she was fighting a losing battle at the moment. Whenever she took a swing Sasuke would dodge or block her attacks with the grace and skill of Sanin. But Sakura didn't care all she cared about that very moment was socking Sasuke in that smug face of his even if the walls of his office had to suffer the brunt of her rage as well.
As Sakura continued to vent her frustrations upon his persons Sasuke saw the pure fury in Sakura's eyes that was reserved for intense battles, and this meant that Sakura really meant to kill him. Sasuke learned a long time ago never tempt fate especially when you're tempting a very pissed off woman that can literally tear off your limbs in a fit of rage. Sasuke knew he had to act fast and explain things to Sakura before she killed him or beat him until he couldn't move whichever came first. So with speed that only Sasuke Uchiha possessed, he disappeared just in time in a cloud of smoke before Sakura's fist made contact with his face and reappeared behind her and embraced her in grip as strong as steel.
"What the fucking hell! Let me go!" Sakura began to struggle against Sasuke to let her go but to no avail. The one thing Sakura hated most about this Uchiha was the fact that he was always the stronger one of their group, even as genin he was the stronger one of the three and the very thought vexed Sakura to no end. Even now Sakura wished she had some of her chakra back to tap into her inhuman strength that seemed to elude her at the moment.
"Let go of me right now you egotistical self absorbed creep!" As Sakura continued her struggle against Sasuke she heard the distinct sound of his deep masculine voice chuckle which sent chills down her spine, both good and bad. It was a chuckle that long ago she would give anything to hear while he did unspeakable things to her. And said chuckle was starting to bring about old feelings that were long thought to be dead.
'No no no! I can't let those foolish feeling surface again! I won't be hurt again and certainly not by Sasuke Uchiha!' While Sakura tried to quell her emotions and long dead feelings, Sasuke decided to try and explain a few things to this stubborn yet strikingly beautiful woman in his arms before she decided to try and kill him again.
"Look struggle all you want but I'm not going to let go until you calm down and after that punch you sent my way a few seconds ago that could take awhile. I hate to say this but that temper of yours has gotten worse over the years," Sasuke heard Sakura send a growl and saw Sakura send a menacing glare his way but he ignored it and continued.
"Look Sakura like it or not, I'm the Kage of this village and trust me there is a reason why you're here. So just shut up and listen," Sasuke took a deep breath and began to explain the situation to Sakura. "As it was stated in your mission scroll Oto is in dire need of medics including those that have knowledge of injuries that protean to not just ninjas but to civilians as well. While under Orochimaru's rule this village fell in to disarray leaving many without the proper care of competent doctors and nurses. Orochimaru had a little habit of using the people of this village as his own personal lab rats. When he was through with the ones that survived some of his experiments he left them to either rot in misery or die. Once he was gone the elders knew that getting the people help was top priority on their list. Many of the people here are still in the recovery stage since there are very few in this village with a vast amount of medical knowledge. The number of sick people outnumbers the number of healthy people in this village. And that includes the children. That is the main reason why you were summoned here." Sasuke felt Sakura stop struggling at the mention of children. While Sakura would never admit it she was very fond of children and would do anything to see to it that they were well taken care of. It was Sakura's devotion to children that got Sasuke's attention in the first place.
"Oto is still in the rebuilding stage regardless of how it appears now. But the one thing we need is a doctor who's good with children. Including those who come from ninja clans with blood limit traits who can help coach them through what's going on with their bodies and emotionally scarred children. Our main nurse has her hands full and the number of children in the hospital right now outweighs the number of competent medical staff Oto has right now and at the moment we have very little." Sasuke feeling that Sakura won't take his head off any more decided to release his grip on her and moved over to his desk knowing Sakura was following behind him.
"When I defeated Orochimaru and then Kabuto I decided that Oto deserved a second chance at surviving so I took on the role as Kage. It's been a slow recovery but Oto is making progress. When I sent that request to Konoha I was hoping for the best that they had to offer in Oto's recovery and I see they didn't disappoint." Said smug grin reappeared on Sasuke's face and said glare returned to Sakura's.
"Look Uchiha you're treading on thin ice so I'd lose the smug look right now." Sakura took a deep breath and tried to keep her temper in check long enough to get this meeting over with. She was tired and hungry also she wanted to know what happened to Momo. When she woke up Momo was nowhere to be found.
"Okay Uchiha since I'm here I see no point in dragging this out. I'll help you but understand that this is for the sake of the children, this village and the hospital. Whatever was between us years ago is gone. So don't expect me to swoon and fall all over myself like I did when we were genin. That foolish little girl who proclaimed her love for you is dead. I'm here as a representative of Konoha. Our relationship is strictly that of a Kage and ninja nothing more."
"Of course Sakura and while you're here I expect you to behave in a manner that won't look disapproving in the eyes of the Elders, both here and in Konoha. As much as I hate to admit it, these guys are worse than the elders back in Konoha."
"Hmph…I find that hard to believe but I'll take your word for it. Now there are a few things that we need to discuss like the ones that attacked me last night, where I'll be staying for the next two years in Oto and finally is the whereabouts of my dog and my belongings. I would like both her and my stuff returned to me if you don't mind." Sakura had to step back for Sasuke had snuck up on her while she was questioning the whereabouts of both her dog and her attackers.
"Trust me everything at the moment is being taken care of as we speak. As for your attackers, I plan to deal with them myself since one of them I have a bone to pick with." Sasuke moved closer to Sakura causing her to move two steps back from Sasuke's towering figure. Sasuke saw the unease within Sakura's eyes and continued to advance on her hoping to draw her in a corner.
"If we're through then could you please let me leave so I can gather my things and find Lady-Aahh!" Sakura was startled when she found herself against the wall of Sasuke's office with him blocking her escape. Sakura could feel Sasuke's breath on her skin as he caged her.
"Umm…Sasuke what are you doing?" Sakura was for her part frighten and confused as to what Sasuke was doing. The rage she felt before was coming back full force but before Sakura delivered some well deserved justice she herself wanted to know what was going on in that head of his.
Sasuke for his part was restraining himself before he did something that he couldn't undo. Now was not the time. Nor was this the proper place and he still hasn't proven to Sakura that he cares for her. Getting her to believe that his heart is true to her is going to take some time. Hopefully within these two years they have together he can prove that to her. For now he going to play a little mind game with this woman and see what she's truly capable of. So as of now he's just merely playing mind games with her.
"Just thought I'd find out if I could surprise you, Sa-ku-ra," Sasuke then blew into Sakura's ear causing her to shriek in surprise and watched with delight as she moved from his person to the door. Not once taking his eyes off hers which he noticed were blazing right now which only intensified as he began to laugh at her reaction.
"You're an arrogant sick creep did you know that Uchiha?" Sakura for her part tried to still her rapid beating heart once she was out of reach of Sasuke. For the life of her she couldn't understand why he was acting this way. If this was some sort of test of her wills she was going to pass with flying colors. However if he was just playing around she was going to send him flying out the window and orders and mission be damned she would end him.
"Yes I believe you mention that earlier, now as for your attacker and you canine friend as well as your belongings, I believe I mentioned that all has been taken care of. For now I believe Lady Sakyuki is waiting for you outside to get you some breakfast since like the stubborn mule she is, she just ignored my orders to feed you before bringing you here." Sasuke knew that Lady Sakyuki could hear him very well through the door and like clockwork Lady Sakyuki opened said door and looked at her young Kage with a face that said 'I heard what you said about me' and proceeded to walk towards his desk.
"Okay seeing as you're still alive and kicking I can guess that the two of you talked a few things out. However the many dents within walls have me slightly worried, Lord Kage. Before I begin the morning report," Lady Sakyuki then turned to Sakura who was looking on in wonder at the scene before her at the woman she had only met upon awaking.
"Lady Haruno I believe the canine that you're looking for is downstairs waiting for you with one of the Anbu that migrated to this village. Just go down and wait for me, it shall not take me long to debrief Lord Uchiha of his daily duties for today then I'll take you to get something to eat." Lady Sakyuki then put on a smile as she watched Sakura bow before leaving the room but was stopped by Sasuke who at the very last minute decided to make an ass out of himself once again.
"Oh and one more thing Sakura, I don't plan on giving up on finding those long dead feelings that you claim you don't have for me anymore. I know for a fact that you still care for me and before these two years are up I'll find a way to get you to admit that you love me and never stopped loving me. And I don't give up as easily when I set my mind to something. Oh and one more thing Sakura," As if Sasuke wasn't add more fuel to the fire he had to say the one thing that caused Sakura to reach her boiling point.
"Remember what I said about keeping that temper of yours in check. I hate to say this but your little outburst from earlier was quite annoying," Sasuke had to duck as a vase of flowers was hurled his way only to hit and break on the wall behind him. Sasuke then lifted his head to see a sight he would never forget in his life.
"You're nothing more than a giant arrogant inconsiderate PRICK!" Sakura then stomped off downstairs to where Momo was and left not just a smiling Sasuke but a frustrated Sakyuki behind.
Once Sakura was out of hearing range Sakyuki decided to lecture her silly Kage once more about his foolish actions.
"You couldn't let it go could you Sasuke? You realize this just sets you back in your plan to win her heart over. Although I wonder why she had to throw the flowers instead of the table at your thick head or just merely smash you head in like I know she was trying to do before I came back up here." Lady Sakyuki then walked over to the wall where Sakura's fist prints were at and used a finger to trace the mark.
"Even though that Sakura had very little chakra she still managed to do this much damage to your office. The repair people are not going to believe when I tell them what happened to your office. I shudder to think what would have happened had she been at full strength." Sakyuki heard Sasuke's small chuckle turn into a full blown laugh that shocked Lady Sakyuki to the core. Because this was not the sinister 'I'm up to no good' laugh that she heard whenever Sasuke decided to give the Elders headaches with his attitude. No this was 'I'm joyously happy right this moment' kind of laugh that Sakyuki's only heard from her family and several of the other villagers the day it was announced that Orochimaru was no more.
"And should I ask as to why you are in such a joyous mood after having a vase of flowers hurled your way sir? Laughing would be the last thing on my mind at the moment." Lady Sakyuki turned towards Sasuke as he began to calm down from his laughing fit to explain.
"It's quite simply Lady Sakyuki; what Sakura just did moments ago proves that the person who confessed to me years ago still lives within her. Sakura is stubborn to the core now as she was when we were as children but I know that deep down she's still the same emotional person I knew during our genin years. She's grown strong and will put on a mask to shield herself from any and all who wish to break her heart. And that's what she's doing this very moment." Sasuke's eyes then began to turn red with excitement as he began to plot his next move on the pinkette woman downstairs.
"And do you wish to know why she blocked her heart for so many years Lord Uchiha? Well it might have something to do with the fact that you knocked her out, left the village, helped a sick madman try to take over the ninja nations, tried to kill your former comrades including her on several different occasions in the past, oh and here's the real kicker after you knocked her out you placed her on a park bench without saying goodbye after she confessed her heart out to you and you; do you think that after all that hurt she wouldn't put up shield after shield to prevent her from being hurt again? Are playing stupid or have you finally lost your freaking MIND!?" Lady Sakyuki was borderline seething at the amount of arrogance that Sasuke had and wondered how he managed to survive as a child without being stabbed for said arrogance. Then she remembered he was an Uchiha and he made anything possible.
"I'm well aware of all my past sins and I'm very well aware that I'm the furthest from being forgiven by anyone just yet, but the least I want to do is try and rebuild the bond that she and I had. Sakura deserves the apology that I have delayed for years for not just leaving the village and knocking her out and leaving her on a bench but for leaving her behind to pick up the shattered pieces of her heart. Of all the things in my life that I regret, emotionally hurting her is on the top of that list. My personal plans for her can wait until I can get to know Sakura once again." Sasuke then proceeded to walk to his window and gaze at the still recovering village below. A small smile appeared on his face as he saw the few healthy children along with their parents walking about. Sasuke knew that Oto can be a thriving village and he planned to prove it to the ninja nations.
"Now Lady Sakyuki about my duties for the day; what's on the schedule for today?" Sasuke then turned to face Sakyuki who just decided to save any and all questions about his plan for later since he did have a job to do.
"Well lord Kage you have three meetings with a group of merchants, carpenters and farmers. Then the Elders have 'requested' a meeting to discuss once again the trade proposal with Suna as well as you finding a wife but I know for a fact that you'll end that meeting before they bring that up for the tenth time this week and finally there is the little matter of where Miss Haruno will be staying. If you haven't noticed sir many of the building are still under construction. And placing her in a home with a family might not be a good idea. Many in the village are still rather weary of strangers from outside the village and might take her as a threat." Sakyuki saw Sasuke think about this problem and knew that she was right.
"Your right and many of the apartment building that are livable right now are being filled this very moment. And building her a house could take days or weeks depending on how much work the house would need." Sasuke thought for a few moments then a sinister smile appeared on his face and Sakyuki knew that this was going to end bad once Sakura found out about this.
"Something tells me that you have a place in mind and it's one that Sakura will probably kill you for later." Sakyuki sighed as she saw Sasuke look through some papers for something.
"And should I ask as to what you're looking for sir Kage?" Sakyuki was surprised to see Sasuke present her with a piece of paper with familiar names and numbers that had been called upon in the past as Oto was being rebuilt.
"Something tells me you want me to get a hold of these people and you want it done today. But here's the question that's rolling around in my head; as to why do you absolutely need them here again? The last people who called them were the Elders to help with the restoration of the Kage house/mansion as a gift for you. So why do you want them here when their boss said that the only way they'll take another job here is by meeting with you personally about the money they didn't get paid." Sakyuki then saw the same sly smile appear on Sasuke's face and knew he was planning something for not just the Elders but a surprise for Sakura as well.
"It's quite simply Lady Sakyuki; I'm calling them since they're the only ones who know the layout of the house that Sakura will be staying and I need them to make a few upgrades," Sakyuki sighed and knew that this was going to end bad. For she knew where Sasuke planned to place Sakura for her two year stay here in Oto and judging by the damage done to Sasuke's office from Sakura's earlier rampage, it was going to take the very people who restored the Kage mansion to fix it after Sakura gets through destroying it and probably Sasuke in the process.
And speaking of Sakura, she's at this very moment getting reacquainted with Momo who looked much better today. Granted she still looked too thin for Sakura's liking but Sakura figured that putting Momo on a specific diet to help her gain weight would be all Momo needed to get her back to her proper normal weight once again.
"Your dog is in perfect health aside from being malnourished. The vet said that he wanted to see both of you sometime today so he could recommend a diet and exercise routine that will help her. Also the doc wanted to take some x-rays of your dog to make sure that nothing is sprained or out of place with her bones and what not." Said Anbu noticed the happy gleam in Sakura's eyes as she listened and happily greeted Momo.
"Alright; after I settle things here with the Kage I'll head to the vet. I wanted to find the vet anyway to check Momo out since when I found her she was trapped between a fallen tree and a rock with the tree stuck on top of her. When I found her it looked like she was stuck there for a few days. Hopefully there's no internal damage and she'll be able to live a long life with me." Sakura felt Momo rub her head against her leg before she licked her new master's hand in a show of affection causing Sakura to giggle.
"Alright I'll leave you with her for now since she prefers your company to mine; I have to go back on patrol before I get into trouble." And in a puff of smoke the Anbu was gone. Once alone Sakura began to think about what happened a little while ago with Sasuke.
'I just can't believe it, Sasuke Uchiha is the leader of this village and I'm going to be stuck with him for the next two years. How am I going to complete this mission without either losing my mind or strangling Sasuke for his arrogance? I know I needed a change of scenery from back home But I wasn't talking about being stuck in a village with the guy who broke my heart years ago. Fate must love making me the pawn of its ever loving quest for humor within the universe. Well can't back out now, since the hospital needs me and I can't bear the thought of children dying without even getting the chance to live their lives to the fullest. Like I told Sasuke I'm here for the village and the hospital. Whatever we had between us years ago is gone.'
'Then why was your heart beating a mile a minute when he held us and when he pinned us to the wall?'
Sakura groan inwardly at the annoying voice she thought she'd never hear from since Sasuke shattered her heart years ago.
'What do you want, I thought I got rid of you a long time ago when Sasuke left and never came back? Didn't I suffer enough because of you,' Sakura was growing tired of that small little voice that for so long was locked away along with many of her feelings.
'Sorry to say this but I never went away sister. I've been here all the time and let me tell you, you're still in love with this guy and no amount of denial will prove me wrong. You still love him and before these two years are up, you will have what you've always wanted, Sasuke Uchiha.'
Sakura decided to end the conversation with her annoying other half since it was going to be a never ending battle. But the truth was she didn't want to believe that she was still in love with Sasuke. After seeing Sasuke again for the first time after so long, Sakura didn't know whether to be happy, mad or shocked. Of course her temper won out in the battle of feelings and decided to be angry with him. But Sakura didn't know whether she was truly angry with him or with what he did to her and the village years ago. Before Sakura could ponder her thoughts further an all too familiar sound of her empty stomach alerted her that she was in dire need of food before she pasted out from hunger.
"I hope Lady Sakyuki comes back soon, I don't know how much longer my stomach can go without eating something," Sakura turned to look at the clock on the wall and only thirty minutes have gone by since she left Sasuke's office. And two minutes later Sakura saw Lady Sakyuki coming done the hallway with some papers in her hand along with a set of keys.
"My ears have been burning for the past few minutes, have you been thinking of me Lady Haruno?" Sakyuki was very relieved that after what had happened last night, Sakura was in good spirits. Of course it could do something with Sakura being reunited with her canine companion. Even said dog was happy to see her mistress once again. Upon arriving in the village the poor dog was a whimpering mess when she saw her mistress being taken in another direction. Lady Sakyuki stayed with the dog throughout the night until Anbu took over and she was told to watch over Sakura until she had awakened the coming morn. Now seeing both reunited it filled her with joy. Sakyuki had read the file that Lady Tsunade had sent their way of Sakura's profile and knew that this girl was in dire need of some good blessings in her life. Aside from being lonely, she was in her mind considered an outcast within her own family. If it was up to Lady Sakyuki she would take this girl and adopt her as her own if Lady Tsunade hasn't done so herself. This girl was a true gem and deserved to live a life of happiness.
"Actually I was wondering if it was too late to get breakfast because my stomach is beginning to protest from the lack of food," both Sakura and Lady Sakyuki laughed and made their way into the village to a local diner where at last they ate breakfast.
After breakfast Lady Sakyuki took Sakura on small tour of the village, giving Sakura a glimpse of what was once a city in ruins becoming a city of hope and prosperity. It amazed Sakura how a village like Oto can change so much over the years and yet still had a long way to go. Sakura could still see areas in the village that still held a firm deadly hold of the misery and despair that Orochimaru had left behind. Sakura now understood why doctors and medical ninjas were in high demand here in Oto. The village really needed help and while Sakura would rather not admit this bit of information out loud, she knew Sasuke was right about this village deserving a second chance.
As the tour began to end, Sakura noticed that it was getting late in the afternoon and she still had to take Momo to the vet and find out what happened to her stuff. But before Sakura could voice her question, Lady Sakyuki brought them to what Sakura believed to be a new park where she saw a very large tree filled with new blossoms. It was truly a sight to behold that took Sakura's breath away. Then Sakura noticed that Lady Sakyuki found a nice spot for both to sit. It seemed that there was something that she wanted to talk to Sakura about and it seemed rather important.
"Lady Sakyuki is there something that you wish to talk to me about?" Sakura took her seat next to Sakyuki and noticed that Momo sat at their feet waiting for both women to finish talking about whatever they were talking about.
"Actually Lady Haruno there is something that I wish to discuss with you. It's rather important that you listen carefully my dear." Sakyuki saw that she had Sakura's full and undivided attention. Sakura had a funny feeling that this was rather important so she opened her ears to whatever Lady Sakyuki had to say.
"One of the things I wish to talk to you about or should I say warn you about are the Elders of this village." Sakyuki saw the surprise in Sakura's eyes and decided to continue before the questions arose.
"Let me explain first my dear; as you may have guessed the Elders were the ones that wanted Sasuke to run this village after he defeated Orochimaru as well as Kabuto. They wanted a leader with skill and power but what they wanted most was a puppet they could pull on a string to do their biddings. They practically gave the job to Sasuke hoping that he would do as they wanted. Unfortunately Sasuke's not that dumb and not a person to be controlled. He took the position but instead of giving into them he took hold of almost everything. Sasuke wanted to bring this village back to what it was which mind you, was what the Elders had in mind but the only difference was the Elders wanted to remodel this place in their own image. Sasuke didn't want that so now that he has the power to run this village he saw to it that the Elders had little to no say in this village's restoration." Sakyuki saw the stunned look on Sakura's face at what she just heard.
"Now mind you while the Elders agree with the many changes that have been made they are rather, if you pardon the expression 'pissed' that Sasuke would do majority of this without their say so. Unfortunately for them though Sasuke listens to the voice of the people and heard their many cries while Orochimaru was still in charge of this place. Sasuke knew that in order to restore this village he had to go over a few heads. One of the things he had to go over their heads about was the medical help. Sasuke knew that in order to get the help that we need for the hospital he had to go over their heads and call upon the one village that they were trying to avoid. They've been wary of Konoha for years and after what happened last night, the Elders are going to be on pins and needles. Sakura the reason why I'm telling you this is to warn you. It would seem that there are those within the council that have yet to learn from past mistakes. While you're here you are to avoid any member of the council and the Elders all together. Any information you find you are to report to either myself or you are to report to Lord Sasuke. Remember you're not in Konoha anymore which means that you are without those that you can trust. I'm not asking you to trust Lord Sasuke completely but you have to believe that he'll protect you. If anything were to happen to you, not only would it look bad upon this village but it would mean Sasuke's head. From what I heard Lady Tsunade is rather protective of you. And it's not just her Lord Sasuke will have to deal with if any harm should befall you, Sasuke would have to answer to the many kages that have had the pleasure of being healed by your wonderful and gentle hands. The leader of Suna left a rather descriptive threat that if anything were to happen to a person he sees as his family he would harm Lord Sasuke in a way I would rather not repeat. But while you have many who will come to avenge you, you have two here who you can trust." Sakyuki smiled and looked up at the branches of the tree and watched as the wind blew some of the blossom petals around in the air only to have a petal or two land on her face.
"Okay but I don't understand why they would want to bring me harm? I'm here to help this village not harm it." Sakura heard Lady Sakyuki sigh before turning back to face Sakura as she gave her the answer she needed.
"That maybe but keep in mind, you probably have more influence of Lord Sasuke then you realize my lady. Even if you don't see it the Elders do and that makes you a threat to them. As long as you have any say in the matters of the hospital and the care of the ninjas here you have power over Lord Sasuke. The very power that the Elders have tried to have over him for years so you are in danger because of them. For the sake of yourself and your mission please avoid them at all cost." Sakura was stunned silent about what she just heard but knew that she would have a better chance of survival in this village if she followed Lady Sakyuki's advice so she silently but assuredly agreed to follow Lady Sakyuki's words.
Lady Sakyuki smiled knowing that Sakura was going to be just fine provided that she listen to her and heeded her warnings. Now here comes the other part that she was going to regret the moment Sakura found out the truth later this evening.
"Now on to the other thing I wanted to talk to you about. Earlier you mentioned about your living quarters and the final place on the tour will be your home for the next two years. But before we head there how about we grab a quick late lunch then head to the vet to have your canine friend examined?" Sakyuki smiled as she saw a beautiful smile appear on Sakura's face before both stood and began to walk to another restaurant before going to the vet.
After leaving the vet's office two hours later, both women noticed that it was late in the evening and many were heading home to love ones or heading to take the position as night watch. And as Lady Sakyuki promised she showed Sakura where she would be staying and to say that Sakura was surprised was an understatement.
"I'll be staying here? This place is nothing short of beautiful. It's like walking into a dream I had about my perfect house. The only thing missing is the herb garden and koi pond in the back yard." Sakura was all giggles as she gazed at the mansion. While both women walked to the front door Sakura looked on in wonder at the beauty of the garden. All the while oblivious to the growing dread that Lady Sakyuki was feeling at the moment knowing well what was going to happen once she found out who else lived here. But she believed that fate was on her side and Sakura wouldn't completely destroy this mansion.
"Now Lady Haruno, your belongings have all been taken into this mansion. Your room has been marked so finding it shouldn't be difficult. Now I'll leave you to get settled into your temporary home and hope you have a wonderful nights rest. All I ask and I can't stress this enough, please don't murder your roommate when you meet them. It took a lot to restore this building and the ones that put in the hard work would be heartbroken if this beautiful building was destroyed for any reason." And with that said Lady Sakyuki bid Sakura good night and left both her and Momo to enter their new home.
"Well Momo what do you say we head inside to see if this building is just as beautiful inside as it is outside?" Sakura smiled as she heard Momo bark in agreement before both entered the massive building.
Once inside both Sakura and Momo were in wonder at the beauty of this mansion. From the outside it was large but once on the inside it was massive. Huge vaulted ceilings, a grand staircase, elegant dining room, huge fireplace aflame with life warming the room and the list goes on. Both Sakura and Momo began to smell the wonderful aroma of food coming from the kitchen and knew that their host must have had dinner made early for their arrival. Which made Sakura wonder a little just who their host was and where were they at the moment.
"Hey Momo I wonder where our host/roommate could be? If they were expecting us and had all this prepared then where are they? It's rather rude to keep a house guest waiting," As Sakura began to wonder she was shocked once again by the very person she tried to kill this very morning.
"Really and I suppose you trying to take my face off this morning wasn't an improper show of manners either Sakura?" Sakura turned around quickly and came face to face once again with Sasuke Uchiha as he descended the staircase.
"What the hell are you doing here Uchiha? Don't you have a home of your own to go to instead of being here to harass me?" Sakura was quite through playing games with Sasuke and after what he did this morning Sakura was not looking forward to seeing him again so soon. However Sakura was not prepared for the next thing that left Sasuke's mouth that almost drove the poor woman mad.
"Well as to what I'm doing here is simple Sakura. One: I'm here to see to it that your stay here in Oto is a comfortable one. My reasons are pure and noble I promise. And two: well I live here and this is my house." Once those words left Sasuke's mouth Sakura did the only thing she could think of at that very moment.
"WHAT THE HELL!"
*To Be Continued*
