The Power Within
Chapter 4
Disclaimer: No, I still don't own Naruto. ; )
The next few weeks passed calmly by, but Sakura was haunted by the sense that she was being
watched. She couldn't place the feeling, and didn't want to worry Hinata by telling her, so she
kept it to herself. Whoever was doing it knew what they were doing though, she hadn't caught
another glimpse of them since that first night . The odd thing was, that although she was being
stalked, she had never felt threatened by the person. It was almost like they were there to watch
over her, and not to harm her. Although why they would do that was beyond her. Sakura was
snapped out of her reverie by the sound of loud knocking on her office door. "Sakura" Hinata
called "A mister Uchiha is here to see you." Confused, Sakura got up from her desk, and went to
meet Hinata as she opened the door. There behind Hinata stood a tall dark haired man that
looked to be in his late twenties. "Miss Haruno" he said, stepping forward. "I have a proposal
for you. My associates and I are in great need of your special 'talents', and would like you to
help us in our cause." Sakura inwardly cringed. There was something off about this handsome
man. He looked totally at ease as a businessman, but there was a predatory gleam in his eyes.
Neither did he seem like the kind of man who would seek the aid of a counselor. "Sir, I don't
understand. Why would you seek the aid of a woman's counselor?" He looked at her as if she
were an inbecel. "What do you mean. I don't need counseling. I speak of the talents gifted to
you by the blood of your parents." Sakura inwardly blanched. Just what did this man know
about her. There was no way that he could have figured out that she was psychic. "I can't
possibly know what you expected me to be gifted with by my parents. Other than my green eyes
I have nothing in common with either of them I assure you. So unless I can assist you in
counseling I suggest you be on your way." Itachi looked like he wanted to slit her throat by the
look in his eyes. Sakura silently cringed at the look that was directed at her. "As you wish" he
said as he bowed slightly. "I will take my leave of you." As soon as he walked out the door
Sakura and Hinata let out a long sigh of relief. Hinata shivered slightly, "Man was he creepy"
she said. "Yeah" Sakura agreed, " And I think he knows my secret, and something even I don't
know. Just who were my birth parents anyway?"