Cherry Blossom Moon: Fiery Passion
By Sakura-cherryblossom16
Author's Note: I just liked the reviews I got last time, it could be better though….Did you guys notice that I didn't update for a while? It was because I didn't get much reviews so I thought I was doing a bad job….
Disclaimer: I don't own Naruto or any of the characters.
CHAPTER 4: Sakura's Escape
The hot springs felt so good as I soaked in the hot water. 'Sasuke was right about these hot springs they felt so good and relaxing….'As I was laying there the door opened and I jumped. This room was just for women, but you could never be too sure what will happen…A familiar brown haired young women came in and smiled at me.
"Hey Sakura! Neji told me that you would be here. So how was your trip and do you like it here?" she asked as she came up to hug me.
"Hi, Tenten! I am so glad you are here, I missed you so much! The trip here was okay and it is so beautiful here…So how is it with Neji?"
"Great, he is so amazing. He is actually quite gentle, but at the same time strong,"
"That is good…Sasuke isn't what I expected when we first met…"
"Sorry, but it has been awhile hasn't it?"
"Yeah, I still remember when we used to sneak out at night when we were 12. Those were some good times huh?"
"Yeah, they were,"
"I'm heading back now Tenten. I had a pretty rough day so I need some rest, bye,"
"Okay bye," she said as she took my place in the hot spring. I walked through the halls because they hot spring was inside the inn which was very convenient. I opened the door to see that my room was not as long as I expected. Of coarse what did I expect, people don't live exactly like I do. Sasuke told me that my room was right next to his so if I needed anything I could just knock on his door.
I looked at the bag on the table and saw the clothes that I wore at the castle. It was nice to have my clothes here, but how would Sasuke have enough time to get my things that quickly….I was starting to get suspicious. I also wondered if my dad knew Sasuke, I mean they are both rulers…I also thought about what Naruto said and I started to believe him. 'Would my father really send me on a mission? All my life he said no so how come now….' I thought suspiciously. Something was going on…..
I jumped in surprise because I thought that I just heard my father's voice. 'I must be going crazy,' I thought but I put my ear against the wall and listened just to make sure.
"How did everything go today Sasuke?"
"Fine she doesn't suspect a thing. Your plan is working out nicely your majesty. You and I will both get what we will want, for you a strong future leader for your land and for me a strong kingdom," Sasuke said as I gasped.
'How could Sasuke do this to me? I thought that he liked me…most importantly how could my father do this to me. I thought he loved me, I guess my father only wanted a strong son-in-law that would be a great leader for when he dies. My father must have been desperate though….I always knew that he wanted a son,' I said as I gathered my stuff and looked at the map I had in my backpack. I needed to plan where I would escape to, I couldn't go north because that is where I lived. Going east is where Sasuke lived and west was where the border to the land of air was. If I got caught they would send me back to my father…My only option was to go south to Otaku also known as the village of the Nara people. Oh how my life stunk right now, my father must of already planned our so called 'wedding' because I bet he wants this done as soon as possible.
I snuck out of the inn and found my horse Yumi. I rode away without turning back because they could find out at any minute that I am gone, time might be something I was short on…
I traveled for 6 straight hours I was exhausted and parched from this long journey. I never went on a journey like this before, except for when I was going horseback riding with my father for 3 hours. I couldn't stop though, they could be looking for me this very moment.
I saw the bridge that acted like a border between Masuki and Otaku, that meant I was halfway to my destination….As I came closer to the bridge a tall and armored man came up to me, which startled me but I kept going. I knew that this place was well protected due to the shrine in the Otaku Woods. The only way to get to the shrine was either through this bridge or the bridge between Tomako, otherwise known as Sasuke's land….
"Excuse me miss, but what business do you have here?" he asked strictly.
"I….well….want to go where the black mamba lives. I am a medical nurse that is researching its deadly poison and such," I said uneasily. At this moment I was glad that I paid attention to Tsunade's lessons.
"Okay you may pass, but just be careful of the animals in the Wild Dog Hunting Grounds. Once you cross this bridge you are in their territory, I would gladly take you to Otaku myself, but I can't leave. I would suggest that you go back, but its your decision…" he said as he frowned.
I went past him and continued on my journey, there was no going back. I would at this point rather die and get hurt than be back at home getting married to Sasuke. I crossed the bridge to the other side to see a forest-like area that was dim because of the tall and shady trees. I heard peculiar sounds coming from all around me, I gulped and Yumi snorted. Well at least hat man didn't recognize me as princess Sakura because of the hood that covered my hair, I hope that I would be hard for them to track down, but also I hope that I make it to Otaku…..alive.
Author's and Itachi's Comments!
Itachi: Just pathetic….
Me: I know, that is why I didn't put up this chapter as fast as the others. What should I do now? I am glad to put this up for the ones that ever reviewed though.
Itachi: Hmph.
Me: How about you say a list of the people who reviewed?
Itachi:…….
Me: Come on! If you do it then we will get closer to seeing you in the story, I'll make Sasuke kill you if you don't, and plus they love you!!
Itachi: sighs 'I hate doing this,' Itachi thinks to himself. I appreciate Clairesa-chan, aznkitty180, and Retsu-chan XD because they reviewed.
Me: Yay, good job! 'claps'
Itachi: 'glares at Jade'
Me: I was joking about killing you, I would never kill you Itachi-kun!