Chapter 4: In Konoha

"I- I really don't remember..."

A frown immediately replaced Sakura's bright smile. Worry and panic embedded in her face. But the smile soon came back as fast it left.

"Don't worry. It must be due from the amount of blood lost and that bump on your head. I'm sure your memory will return sooner or later." She smiled her close-eyed smile, yet the glint of concern still shown when she opened her eyes to read the papers.
She's trying to reassure me. She doesn't want me to worry.

"Okay" She said, going back to the clipboard. "You're wound was too deep so we had to close it up as fast as we could with stitches and medical ninjutsu." She began explaining my condition.
Wait.. Ninjutsu? As in ninja? Where exactly am I? A confused expression began to show on my face.

I don't think she noticed because she's still explaining, concentrated on reading the papers on the clipboard. "You're vital signs are stable despite the fact that you lost a lot of blood. So I recommend you stay overnight for a few days just as a precaution and to fully recuperate since your wound is starting to close and heal nicely." She put down the clipboard and looked directly at my face.

Seeing my obviously puzzled expression, hers changed from one of happy to worried. "Hey. Is everything alright? What's wrong?"

"Where- where exactly am I? I'm trying to remember but no matter how hard I try, this place doesn't look all too familiar. I don't think I've been here, even BEFORE I've lost my memory."
I said, looking out the window. I emphasized the word 'before', just to get my point straight.

I looked back at her. A similar look of confusion mirrored on her face. "Well you're in the hospital of Konoha which is also known as The Village Hidden in the Leaves. One of the great 5 nations." She paused, giving me the chance to let her words sink in. She sighed. "You've had a long day and you've gone through a lot. I think it's probably best if Lady Tsunade explains everything to you. But after you've healed of course."

"Lady Tsunade?"
"Yes, the Hokage. She runs the Village Hidden in the Leaves and she's my master. She will explain everything." She said reassuringly.

I nodded in understanding, exhaustion finally taking over me. "Okay."

I stopped her as she was about to walk out the door of my room.
"Thank you, Sakura."

She turned back to look at me. "You're welcome. Now rest. And if you need anything, don't be afraid to call me."

I smiled back, grateful, watching her retreating form back out of the room, and finally let sleep take over.

"Love has no boundaries; no matter how small it is, no matter the amount it is given, whether it is little or great, if it is strong enough, it will surpass anything... even worlds."

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