And the Thunder Rolled
The hospital was a flurry of nurses and medic running from one end of the large establishment to the other. Some might have surmised a full moon on the rise given all the excitement. Around a corner Lady Shizune barks orders out,
"Becky with the good hair, room one! Tay with the snaggle tooth, room nine and Amber you're with me!" She tucks her files beneath her arms and greets the next victim in line in the emergency room.
"How may we help you "Shizune greets the pale woman with a smile. Behind the lady a boy peeks from her skirt.
"I. Don't think. his arm is supposed to bend like that "The woman pulls the shy boy forward. The nurse behind lady Shizune gasp in horror. Sure, enough the boy's arm was twisted like a gnarly branch. Lady Shizune only sighs. Lord knew this story was going to be long and tenacious.
Outside the sky lets out a deep rumble followed by a deep cracking noise. The hospital doors bust open just as the sky unleashes its flood gates once again. Stunned, Lady Shizune can only gape at the figure before her as the pale mother prattles on about her child. At the door a frantic Sasuke holds a large figure on his back.
"Lady Shizune help!" he bellows. She snaps out of it and jumps into action. She hands the mother off to amber while waving Sasuke back to a room. Inside the small room Sasuke lays his lover down gently whispering sweet nothings.
Shizune pays it no mind as she goes to take the woman's vitals. "What happen Sasuke."
Sasuke steps back as the medic takes control of the situation. "She was cleaning outside and collapsed."
Shizune continues to make notes as she determines the woman's illness. So far, she could only tell the woman was dehydrated yet still…. Shizune knew this woman was highly skilled Kunoichi. Something did not add up to her. She takes one look up at the stoic Sasuke for further explanations. He only answers with a heavy silence that she can't make heads or tails of it.
She sighs and rubs her face tiredly. "Alright, I'm going to treat her for dehydration and heat exhaustion." Lady Shizune set about her business while the silent man takes a seat at the nearby window. Before him the city was nearly drowned by the pouring of rain.
Meanwhile Sakura and Ino managed to make it back to their respected houses before the down pour erupted. Sakura sighs heavily and decides to check her messages. She presses play on the recording then proceeds to make some tea.
Beeeep." Hey Sakura, it's me Naruto. Calling to see if you're okay, Call me back. Hai!" Beep. Click. "Sakura Haruno its your mother!" The shrill voice makes the Pinkett freeze in guilt for a brief second. "Call Me as soon as you get this young lady! "click. Sakura groans into her cup of tea, she had forgot to call her mom the last few times. She really needed to call her back before the old banshee thought it wise for an unexpected visit. Sakura shudders at the impending horror. She could only imagen her mother's disapproval of her messy home.
Beep. "Sakura its Shizune. I need a favor…. What do you want !!!!...For the love of Christ…. Just had me the damn thing!!... a heavy sigh…Look I just need some relief for a few hours, you mind checking in?" click.
Sakura can't help chuckle at Lady Shizune. One Hell of a woman but not much of a people's person. She wouldn't be surprised if she had stack of complaints about the lady in the morning. She sips her tea in silent amusement as her machine clicks into the last message.
"Sakura …." That voice, she knew even in the deepest of sleep." We need to talk." Click. Fuck. Shit. Fuck Shit. Her mind couldn't determine which word described that bastard more accurately. Did she really want to go through with this open-heart dissection with him…? Her eyes search out the clock and notes the end of the hour approaching. Well Shizune did need a break, Sakura surmised.
Our heroine dawns her medic gear and poncho for the ever-rainy weather. As she leaves she calls her mother briefly to let her know she's alive. Although her mother claims otherwise since she never calls. Sakura can only sigh before quickly hanging up. Then poof she transports to the hospital emergency room where it looked like someone blew chunks covered in blood everywhere.
"Status Report Now!!!" Booms Sakura. She quickly jumps to the nearest villager. From around the corner a mousy nurse comes rushing to her aid. "Local shop collapse due to unexpected water damage. Multiple civilians injured, all critical are in the O.R with Shizune or in recovery. "HAI!" Sakura nods and begins to administer her medical chakra into the civilian gashed face.
Hours passed in the matter of minutes it seemed to Sakura. Or at least that is what it felt like to her when so many people piled in injured. Lucky for her she had trained her staff thoroughly for moments like this. Thus, she managed to ensure the safety of all the victims involved plus she managed to heal most civilians with no scars to show for. However, as the last patient says their good bye, Sakura finds herself utterly exhausted. Shizune on the other hand crashes on the sofa in her office before Sakura could suggest they grab a bite to eat. So, Sakura pops a solider pill and continues with Shizunes' rounds.
Sakura grabs the medical file from the nurse as she rounds the corner. "You got five patients. Three long term. Shinobi. And two possible discharges." The nurse informs her. "Also, they need in you in the O.R an hour for the amputee." Sakura nods and heads to her first patient.
Behind curtain number one we had a young rowdy Guinean with multiple broken ribs and a cracked wrist. The kid was swaddle up like a toddler with his team mates sitting at his bed side giving him hell. All in all, the kid was well if not a little stir crazy.
Curtain number two and three shared a room. Both were anbu with severe injury that were barely stitch back together. As of yesterday, neither had woken from their medical induced commas. Sakura goes about her usual testing with a heavy sigh. These two members were strong Shinobi, if not some the leaf's best. She could only pray they would make a full recovery. A few notes later she was ready to go. At least she would have had she not so gracefully smacked into a solid chest of muscle in the doorway.
"Seriously." Came her only remark as she stands back. Before her a smirking Yamato looks down at her.
" Your face seems to like my chest since its always glued to it lately." He teases. Sakura rolls her eyes as a blush creeps up on her cheeks.
"Whatever. At least this time you have a shirt on. Otherwise your nipples would have poked my eyes out." The two shinobi's eyes clash for a hot brief second. Then they both erupt into laughter.
"Fair enough." Yamato shakes his head at the ridiculous woman. "So how do they fair today" Yamato leans head over at the two sleeping Shinobi. Sakura sighs.
"They are healing buts it's going to be a while before they awaken." The silence that followed her statement said it all. The big IF… which was always concerning in extreme cases such as theirs. She pats Yamato shoulder soothingly before silently taking her leave. He catches her wrist lightly. She stops as he tugs her back.
"Have you eaten tonight?" The concern in his golden-brown eyes made her beat just a little faster.
"I'm fine." She says with a big smile. Slowly she pulls away but not without him pegging her with a stern look. She sighs in silent defeat. "It's been hectic tonight, I have not had the chance." She huffs as he grins.
"So Icha Ramen's then."
Sakura crosses her arms stubbornly. "Can't leave the hospital for the next few hours."
Yamato matches her stance but stands to his full height. Sakura was not easily intimidated, I mean really, she trained with the fox kid for Christ sake. Still the large sight of Yamato before her in all his ninja gear made her weak in the knees. She determined she really needed to get her shit together.
"Who said you had to leave. Besides its might treat." He pops her with a questioning brow. She had her refusal right on her tongue …because…well…. Her stomach decides to announce its hunger with the wailing of a dying whale. Yamato laughs while she just sighs with defeat.
"Fine "she surrenders, "Meet me in my office in an hour and half." With that she leaves the room and off to her next patient. Secretly she hopes they are brief and uncomplicated. She was rather looking forward to the man's company.
Curtain number four held a little boy in an arm cast. He was currently chatting a giddy nurse whilst his mother fretted over the large cast. Sakura double checked his vital and sent him home with tons of signature from the staff and a pill to ease his mother growing anxiety.
Curtain number five came up and she was pumped. She could practically smell the ramen already. Her belly growls in agreement. With a light heart she enters the room and greets the patient.
"Hello." She looks at her file," Karin. I'm Sakura Haruno, and I'm here to check up on you this evening." Sakura smiles at the pale red head who peers at her with suspicion.
"Where is the other lady at?" She looks Sakura up and don like she had cooties or something. Agitation jerks at Sakura's brow but she smoothed it away as she checks the woman's vitals.
"Lady Shizune is currently occupied, I'll be handling your case until further notice. How do you feel?"
"Lousy" Came the red heads blunt reply." Otherwise I wouldn't be here. Can I go home now?" The red head huffs before rubbing her stomach absent minded. Sakura notes the circular motion of the woman's hand. She clears her throat and busy herself with her paper work.
"Well" Sakura double checked her paper work. "Everything seems fine, your fully hydrated now as of an hour ago."
Karin's head perked up at the news. Quickly she scrambles out of the hospital bed. "Good I'll be going now." Sakura looks up to the ceiling with frustration. Impatient patients irritated the pink hair fiercely.
Just as the red head approaches the door Sakura steps in her way. The two Kunoichi straighten to full height with heated eyes locked in mean gaze. Neither backed down as the minutes slowly ticked by. Finally, Karin grins as she crosses her arms about her chest.
"What did you say your name was again."
"Sakura Haruno. How far along are you?"
Karin steps back as she peers at the obnoxious Pinkett. She was a keen one, Karin determined. Not to mention she was one of the legendary Sanin. Which meant this one of her lover's closest friends. Karin sighs before relaxing her stance. Sakura follows her stature as she relaxes her poise as well.
"Last I checked I was 3 months along."
Sakura nods before noting as much in her charts. She doesn't look as she speaks," Next time your admitted you need to mention so. Your dehydration could be fatal for baby if you're not careful." She rips off a piece of paper with a number on it. She hands it to the red head who stares at it as if rabies were on it.
"The hell is this." Karin peers at the pink haired woman with shrewd eyes.
"Call this place and set up appointment." Sakura tells the woman kindly. A tense silence follows before Sakura sighs with exhaustion. "It's for you to go see a baby doctor." She explains.
"Oh. I don't need no doctor for my baby. I am a medic after all." Karin rolls her eyes but doesn't throw the paper away. Sakura's brow twitches as she clenches her had around her medical file.
"Perhaps, but you're not leaving this hospital until you agree to set up an appointment." She threatens with a creepy wide smile. The weird smile sets Karin back. Dumbly she nods to the agreement.
"Good." Forced Sakura. She fills out the rest of her paper work before meeting Karin's eyes once again. "Your free to go." She twists on her heel and promptly goes to leave. Her hand grasps the door handle tightly before thrusting it open with more force than necessary. As the door swings open a large man fills the doorway.
Sakura gasp in surprise." Sasuke!"
"OH, lover you're here!" Calls a giddy Karin from behind Sakura.
The lights were dim yet Sakura knew damn well that woman could see the man before. Hell, the guy towered above them both at a solid six feet. A look of confusion screwed her face as her eyes meet his.
"Lover?" Sakura's brow perked up at the man. He only grimaces at her in return. A flurry of red hair pushes her aside. Sakura can only stumble back in shock as Karin throws herself into Sasuke's arms. He catches her with ease and to Sakura's horror he does not push her away. Nor does his sad eyes leaves her.
"Oh, honey I'm so glad you're here." Karin chimes, ignorant of the shinobis' odd behavior. Instead she tips toes up in his arms and kisses his cheek lightly. She turns around to an astounded Sakura. Karin smiles broadly. "Lady Haruno just said I was good to go."
"Y-y-y.." Sakura clears her throat as she finally breaks eye contact." Yes." She finally spits out.
"OH yeah and she gave me the number to a baby doctor. "Karin looks up to her lover with worry as he remained silent." Don't fret love our baby is fine, right Lady Haruno?"
Sakura's world dim down to this small speck of dirt on the tile in front of her feet. She could hear the fierce red-haired woman speaking. Yet none of the words reached her as a white buzzing noise filled her head. The noise was loud and deafening. She couldn't focus on the blur around her except for this little speck of dirt. The only this filling her mind was the single word, what. What What. WHAt.WHAT. WHAT.WHAT.WHAT. The buzzing noise claps just as thunder rocked the hospital. Finally, the buzzing stops as Karin shouts in surprise at the rolling thunder.
Karin was Sasuke' other woman. The same woman who was carrying his child…. Sakura ignored the woman's questions as she pushes past the two soon to be parents.
"Sakura Wait!!!" Sasuke pleads. She ignores his thick voices and quickly gets out of there. However, he was not having it. No, he runs after her down the hall with a confused Karin shouting, "Lover!"
Sasuke grabs Sakura's shoulder and pulls her back. A blazing blue fist swings around and connects with his face. His entire body is slammed to the wall beside them. The building shakes from the impact followed by a delayed CRACK. Sasuke collapse to the ground with a gasp. From down the hall people come running leaded by a screaming Karin.
Sakura didn't know she had hit the bastard until her fist connected, she didn't even realize she had swung until that point either. Her anger burned like lava in her veins. She slowly turns to the lump of a man on the floor. She cracks her knuckle as she starts toward him. She was going to beat him to a bloody pulp if was the last thing she ever did. The man gets to his feet as she approached him again. Slowly he brings his face up to hers. She is satisfying to see his normal pale face bruising with her fist print. She raises her fist to hit him again when he whispers," Sakura, I'm so sorry."
Her fist stays poised as people began to shout and run toward them. She looks the bastard in his miserable face. The sorrow etched into it was enough to make tears well up in her own eyes. Her fist shakes wildly before she drops it to her side. "I am fucking hate you." She chokes out. her tears spill of their own accord down her flaming cheeks. With a poof she transports out of the hospital as a distraught Karin embraces her wrecked lover.
