Ch9. OMG!

Gaara stared up with bright sea foam eyes at the woman with a kunai in her hand. He let a flicker of shock pass through his eyes for a moment.

"How is it you know me," he asked, rising to his feet.

Midnight dropped her kunai which landed with a loud clatter. She reached up to her hood and let it fall back. Strawberry pink locks fell forward and she removed her mask letting her teary eyes sparkle in the florescent light.

"It's me Gaara-kun, Sakura."

"Haruno Sakura," bellowed Tsunade, "What in the world do you think you are doing?"

Tsunade stalked out to the spot on the field where Sakura stood paralyzed. She grabbed her arm and retched her back.

"I took you in Sakura. Your mother was one of my best fighters so I knew I owned her one. I have thought of you as my own daughter but know you're throwing it all away. When will you learn? We are all leaving now, move it!"

Tsunade had to drag Sakura back to where an injured Hinata and a wounded Tenten where still standing and staring at the ones they had faced. Howling wolf and Mystery pulled off their masks.

"Oh dear god," said Hinata. "What have we done?"

"Sasuke," asked Tenten towards to one male who still wore his mask.

Avenger pulled off his mask and reveled the stone cold black eyes that seemed to glisten with unshed tears.

"Was it Ino," he asked.

"Yes it was," said Sakura, as she freed herself from Tsunade's grasp. "However, there is no permanent damage as far as we can tell."

Sasuke's fists shook in anger. "Why do you wait till now to tell us who you are?"

"It's not like we can go parading around telling those meant to be our enemies who we are," said Tenten, as she saw her sisters head hang in what seemed to be shame.

"Just like now, you three should be heading back to the academy," said Tsunade scowling.

"What I find interesting is you all already know each other," said Jiriya. "How is that?"

"They are all secret lovers," sneered Tsunade. "It's almost a sickening sweet love, and to think I thought I taught my girls better than to fall for the cohorts of an egg head pervert like you!" Tsunade was screaming at Jiriya.

"Well at least I'm not some boob-less tom boy who enjoys playing with the hearts of her medical patients."

"Why you idiotic, self loving, jack ass!"

"You bitchy, egotistic, whore!"

"Both of you shut up," screamed Hinata. "I'm sick and tired of the fighting. You two pinned us against each other because of some stupid fight that is between the two of you. What the hell is going on in those fat heads of yours?"

"Wow babe, I like it when you get mad," said Kiba as he wrapped an arm around Hinata's waist and nuzzled her neck.

Hinata giggled like a little school girl and completely melted.

"Get a room," said Tenten as she hugged Neji in a moment so special and so silent that it was one where you knew it was best to turn away to give the two some respect.

"What did you say to me young lady," asked Tsunade, venom dripping from her words.

"You heard what she said Tsunade," came a voice nobody expected to hear.

Ino, limping and trying to hold her body up, walked out using Sakura as a support. "You and Jiriya have been fighting, apparently, for years. Ever since you where on a team together when you were kids. It is about time to let this fight go and let this generation figure out things on their own."

"How did you know how long we have known each other," asked Jiriya.

"It's surprising how much information a sister can gather while people bicker," said Sakura, handing Ino over to Sasuke who swept her up in his arms bridal style.

"I'm so sorry Ino-chan. Had I known, I would have never hurt you," he whispered, eyes closed.

Ino cupped his cheek with her hand and kissed his forehead, ignoring her pain. "Don't worry, Sasuke-kun. I'll be fine, and it is just as much my fault as yours."

Sakura leaned her head against Gaara, seeking comfort from all the stress she was suddenly feeling. Hinata and Kiba were lost in a moment and Tenten and Neji were trying to let things play out.

"Girls, you all will come now," ordered Tsunade.

"And if we don't want to," asked Hinata, feeling bold.

"Then all four of you will be out on the streets!"

The four girls exchanged looks, and did the one thing they wanted to ignore the most. They began to walk, and in Ino's case limp with the help of Tenten, to their Master's side.

"The four of you are never to see them again," Tsunade said, motioning to the guys. "It is for your own good and protection."

The girls had tears in their eyes as they mouthed 'I'm sorry' to their loves.

Ino turned best she could towards Tsunade, looking her in the eye, "You are a bitch. The only reason any of us come with you, is so we have a place to stay until we can find a place of our own."

All four walked on leaving a stunned Tsunade behind.