A New Hope for the Future
Chapter 4:
Disclaimer:I do not own Naruto *cries in emo corner*
Chapter 4: Can't Turn Back Anymore; Can Only Move Forward
Sakura's POV ~
I woke up suddenly to a female voice yelling "SAKURA!" from outside my tent. For a moment I thought I was back in my time but then I had to again remind myself that what happened 3 days ago did infect happen. That voice sounded similar to Naruto's when he obnoxiously yelled/called out to me. The difference was that it was more feminine. Weird...
I slowly got up and fixed the clothes I was wearing from yesterday. It felt gross as a medic and a female that I hadn't showered since before the attack on Kohona by Sasuke and Madara a century from now... 'Sigh' Again with these feelings... I really need to let go.
I walked towards the entrance and exited to come face to face with a cheerful looking woman next to Hirashima and Tobirama. She had a kind but reserved look, when saw me her eyes widened a bit. Was she the one yelling my name? Then again, I don't remember ever giving my name to them...
"I didn't really believe it when Hirashima-kun told me your hair was pink! But Hirashima-kun isn't one to lie to me. I'm sorry if I offended you but it just isn't as common, you know?" she said bashfully with an awkward smile. "By the way, what is your name exactly? Hirashima just described you but never gave a name. But since he said you had pink hair, I just said Sakura. Sorry if that offends you once again" she said slightly shy. "No, its fine" I said shaking my head with a smile on my face. "My name is Sakura, Haruno Sakura. My pleasure to meet you..." "Mito, Senju Mito. I was once an Uzumaki. It's a please to meet you too!" she replied.
"You have the personality of an Uzumaki. It's quite refreshing in this tense atmosphere. I sincerely hope we can get past these insecurities soon." I said. She stared at me for a while then smiled kindly. "I like you Sakura-chan! Let's be friends!" she said with a huge grin on her face. It seemed familiar. Kinda like Naruto's.
However, the Senju brothers and I sweat dropped at her immediate offer. Weren't ninja's suppost to be wary of each other? Especially those that appeared out of nowhere? But then again, she is an Uzumaki...
"I don't think that would be wise right now, seeing as I'm on a thin line and easily mistrusted. Perhaps it'd be better we start off as acquaintances?" I offered, would I have immediately agreed, it might have seen as me trying too hard. I'd rather take things slow seeing as it's harder to gain someone's trust than to lose it. She quickly looked away pouting stubbornly. Just as quick, she looked back and smiled saying "That's fine Sakura-chan! We all have to start somewhere!"."I suppose your right." I started, while she started to cheer. "However, I believe one should start at the bottom and move up from there" I finished as she started pouting again.
I turned towards Hirashima. "Has the construction finished yet?" I asked. "No. Not yet. But it definitely will by the end of the week" he said proudly. "Well then, why don't we lend a hand?" I suggested. It'd be a personal honor to take part on Konoha's construction. "Yes, that'll be good. The sooner we finish, the better it'll be for everyone. The other clans should settle in. It's a huge change from living out in the open" Hirashima replied. Mito's face developed into a mischievous one glancing over to Tobirama, who returned her gaze back warily. "Why don't we split up and work together?" she proposed, grin still present. "Me and Hirashima-kun, and Sakura and Tobirama. I haven't gotten to spend as much time with him due to all the chaos going on here, with him being clan leader and all. We'll work in the inner part if the village and you two can work on the southern outer wall" she said. She smirked towards Tobirama causing him to lightly blush, I wonder why though.
5 days later-End of the Week
Mito's POV~
The village's construction is finished and we all planned to have a mini festival in celebration of the completion of the village. It was wonderfully marvelous! There were stands full of treats and games, as well as food like dango. The sky was beautiful as well, full of stars as well as the full moon.
It didn't matter that next week we'd have to go through the pain of having to elect a leader and positions. It's most likely lead to another dispute between the Senju's and Uchiha's. It only mattered that right now we were enjoying ourselves if only for the moment.
Speaking of which...
I gazed at my surroundings, looking specifically for two people among the crowd when I finally spotted the pink and white hair of the two people I was searching for. It seems Tobirama-kun was escorting Sakura-chan around the festival. How cute and so gentlemanly! I quickly moved towards the side of a stand to conspicuously observe the two.
It seems Tobirama won a stuffed dove, which he gave to Sakura. That sweet boy! I felt like a mother watching her boy on his first date! Given however the situation, Tobirama seemed to have a slight attraction to Sakura-chan, but I'm sure if these feelings were given the opportunity to grow they'd without a doubt turn into love. It's the first time I've ever seen Tobirama giving any interest in the opposite sex, ever since I've known him. I remember how a few days ago he came back to the clan compound looking all distracted
~Flashback~
I was preparing dinner for my Hirashima-kun and my brother in law Tobirama. I was making their favorite, mushroom mixed soup (idk what Tobirama's favorite food is….they didn't say on Naruto wiki, so I just put Hirashima's instead). Today was a beautiful day, and call it women's intuition but I felt as if something big was going to change, however what it is was beyond me. I continued chopping up the vegetables when I heard the door slide open.
"Okaerinasai Hirashima-kun!" I told him sweetly. "Tadaima" he responded and came inside giving me a kiss on the cheek. "What? No welcoming for me?" I heard Tobirama say from the door. "Okaerinasai Tobirama" I said happily, but instead of continuing the banter like he normally would he merely left towards his room. 'Strange' I thought to myself. I than gave Hirashima-kun a questioning glance in which he immediately retold the events that went through today; from finding a strange looking girl with PINK HAIR in the forests, then interrogating her to having her join the village but under suspicion seeing as she appeared from out of nowhere. Then finally- "I had Tobirama show her around, I trust him the most out of anyone in the village" he then paused and gave me a loving smile "Besides you of course". I returned his smile and gave him a well deserved kiss on the lips.
After finishing the mushroom soup, I offered to go get Tobirama and received an odd glance from him. Such an intelligent man I married, he already knows what I'm planning on doing…
I knocked on Tobirama's door waiting for permission to enter. When I received it, the first words that sprouted out of my mouth were "So, tell me about this Pink Haired Girl you escorted around the village"
~End Flashback~
I'm not one to beat around the bush and I wanted answers! I was so happy to hear it from Tobirama himself. When he spoke of Sakura he had a faraway look on his eyes, and the way he spoke itself practically screamed that he wanted to learn more of the girl. That's why I had Hirashima and Tobirama take me to meet her that day, I had to know of the girl that had caught my brother-in-law's attention. I'm glad I did, because I first hand got to see how Tobirama observed Sakura, not in suspicion but in wonder, as if he's never seen a female as interesting as her. I remember what Hirashima-kun even had the nerve to tell me! "Don't interfere; just let nature take its course". HmpI pouted, as if! Nature likes taking its damn sweet time and I'd very much like to see my brother-in-law be as content as soon as possible!
After the reviews from last time, nameless commenter pointed out that these chapters seemed rushed. That and a few humiliating grammar mistakes =_= thx for telling me. Grammar isn't my best fortitude at times... I mainly rely on spell check on Microsoft for that. Maybe I do need a Beta :( I relle wanted to do this on my own. *sigh* but I guess I do need one. Just to revise the work for grammar n give me opinions themselves. Those help. I just wanna clarify something. I don't wanna rush things too quickly or go too slowly. I keep mentioning the past/future because u can't relle forget things like that easily. That and u can't relle have too much trust in a person that came from out of nowhere. I just want to make it somewhat realistic. Anyway, if ur interested in becoming my beta... Well the only qualifications that I'd need are that u have fair knowledge of Naruto (Beach too maybe?) and are good with English grammar... I have to thx those of u who hav pointed out errors, although embarrassing (on my part) it helps. Oh n thx to all of u who reviewed! R & R PLZ :)