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Hope you like this chapter :) Abit of fluffiness and another step towards the mystery :P HintHint! Enjoy and review :) Let's aim for the 30th review before the 20th chapter, eh? :P
Lindy-Chan ;)
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Chapter 10:
One step
~ Rookie 8/ Konoha 12's lounge area ~ 3rd person
The Rookie 9 (Lets pretend that Temari and her Brothers are also in the Rookie 9 :P) were all ready for a meeting that was about to take place with all the other top senseis, researchers and don't forget the heads, Tsunade, Kakashi and Jaraiya.
"Must be very important if they included they called a lot of people," Shikamaru yawned in the corner. "Troublesome."
Everyone scattered all over the waiting room to go into the conference room, which was only used if there was a large group of people deciding something.
The whole group had caught up on Sasuke's and Sakura's relationship. That earned them a few winks, elbows and whoops. They had gone down to breakfast together and were sitting/standing together rather closely. Ino had mention it official during breakfast loudly. Meaning that girls sent glares to Sakura but looked away quickly, not wanting to feel the girl's wrath. Sasuke just smirked at it and kissed her on the forehead. Making her turn into a human tomato!
Sasuke knew about the new recruits and didn't seem bothered about it, he just 'Hned' as usual. The couple was stood by a corner, holding hands, side-by-side. The Pinkette was looking up at Sasuke and blushed at something he said. And he just smirked like a normal Male Uchiha...
"YOU FUCKING BASTARDS!" Was heard from Tenten's mouth. She was covered in cream/custard, head to toe. The pranksters were on the floor laughing.
"Not gonna even ask," Sakura, Hinata, Temari and Ino said together. Although Ino was trying to keep her giggles back.
"Go wash yourself quickly," Sakura suggested and so Tenten walked away, cream and custard sliding off on to the floor. She was looking back at the gang and bumped into someone. She looked back slowly and saw the adults that they were waiting for.
Tsunade had her eyes brows up, scanning Tenten, head to toe. Then gazed over her shoulders, the sight of Naruto and Kiba still laughing. The blonde woman sighed and motioned her head to the side, silently telling Tenten to wash up quickly then stepped a side to go pass. Everyone straightened up at the sight of the heads... Everyone except Naruto and Kiba of course. Tsunade couldn't be bothered to do anything so she casually walked on them since there was no other way in.
Everyone just followed the head and stepped over them too. Naruto and Kiba was howling in pain, trying to protect themselves.
"WATCH THE FACE! The face is too handsome that you must not stand on it!" Naruto shouted, earning a lot more painful steps. More like stomps.
When the adults had gone in, the hunters just converged over the pair.
"Idiots," Sasuke muttered, saying what was on everyone's mind before walking to what they there for. They left some bruised boys lying on the floor. They sluggishly got up before dragging themselves in.
~ Meeting ~
"Welcome everyone and thank you for joining us. First of all. I want to say that the mission with Uchiha Sasuke had been a success. The S class vampire has been dealt with and will not harm anyone else anymore." Claps were heard for Tsunade but also for Sasuke for his work.
The room was very bright and had a wall that was all window. They could see the outside, but the outside couldn't see them. In the center of the room was a large, long table. Many chairs were on the side for people to the head of the table which had 2 chairs. Tsunade and Jaraiya sat on them, looking over at everyone.
"Now. For the serious matter," Tsunade started, "As you all know, our hunters had found an abandoned house in the middle of no where and caught a vampire. This vampire is now on our side and has told us some very useful information. The Uchiha clan's massacre was by a traitor along side with laws. Not only that, but we also have a threat to the young Uchiha. Apparently this person want's the Sharingan and do some harm.
"What troubles me the most is that there are some unknown scenes about the Haruno clan. They was very respected in both worlds but all perished because one broke the law. Making something angry to kill them. But also each Haruno has a special gift."
"Tsunade, what I don't understand is that when we told you, you acted like you knew things about the Haruno clan. How come you didn't tell me?" Sakura asked smartly, eyes on her and the blonde woman. The head had an unreadable expression on.
"I was going to tell explain everything on your 18th birthday, but someone did it for me." Was her answer. Sakura didn't say anything back. Underneath the table, Sasuke held on to Sakura's hand to keep her comfort. She squeezed his hand lightly, saying thank you.
"We went straight into this situation and tried to find out more. Unfortunately, we searched in The Great Library and found nothing else about the Haruno clan. We did however find things about the Uchiha, but nothing was fit for this problem."
"Oh come on Grandma, get to the point!" Naruto whined, his head on his hand. All eyes was on him.
"I thought i told you not to call me that!" She stated casually, but we could all see that she was trying to keep in her anger. Obviously, that knuckle head didn't see that.
"Yeah, well Grandma, i have nothing else to call you... Unless I can call you Bimbo..." Tsunade clenched her fist under the table.
"Naruto, do you know what that means?" Temari asked, smiling 'sweetly'.
"Well, duhh! Everyone knows what it means! It means a girl who has MASSIVE, HUGE BOOBS! That's why i go: DAMN! She has a nice set of Bimbos!" The idiot said confidently. Everyone gaped at him in pure silence.
"Naruto you stupid bastard! That's not what it fucking means! It means a stupid, blonde person! Like you!" Ino shouted, slapping him on the back.
"You actually said that to someone before?!" Hinata asked, shocked.
"I'm surprised you're still alive!" Sakura said, laughing.
"Wait... What?" Naruto asked confused. Everyone just shook their heads and told him it didn't matter and they would tell him later...
"As most of you all know. I sent a team out to search the remains of the abandoned house." As if it was a signal, the researchers all gave out pictures on to the table. Different pictures all had something on it. It was all rooms of that house.
Every leaned in to look at the pictures.
One looked like a little's girl room. The doors were large and had beautiful engravings of a cherry blossom tree. On each side of the doors, where small tables with an open jar. There was a 4 post bed, fit for a little girl in front of a portrait, but the camera didn't catch the portrait. On the left side of the bed, there was a little mahogany wardrobe. Next to the wardrobe were french doors that led to an outside balcony, looking over the horizon of a forest and a lake. The space in front of the 4 post bed had a little rug with toys and a fireplace.
The room overall, was extraordinary for a little girl.
"As you can see, these pictures were taken in the house. They seem to all include something familiar. Each room has a portrait of a family. The living room, dining room, bedrooms, hallways. A man in his late 30s and a woman in her early 30s. Also, a son and daughter. The son seems to be in his teens and the girl around 6/7. We think, that this family, use to live in this house but abandoned it very quickly."
Most of the rooms looked like they were searched quickly and then left. A cabinets were open, half of the things there. Wardrobes where half full, papers scattered.
"Wow! That family must have been rich!" Temari breathed.
"That little girl must have been spoil!" Ino said.
"Do you think they're still alive?" Hinata asked quietly.
Sasuke gently rubbed his thumb on the back of her hand. She looked at him gratefully.
"We know very much that 1 member of this family is very much alive." Jaraiya said nodded. Everyone held their breaths, waiting for the answer. Sakura was clutching Sasuke's hand harder that her knuckles were white.
Jaraiya and Tsunade nodded.
Many gasps were heard.
They revealed a picture of the latest portrait of the family. This time, the pictures were clear.
"No,"
"Fucking,"
"Way!"
"Sakura!" Every said at the same time, then looking at Sakura with wide eyes.
"I... I..." Sakura tried to say but Tsunade interrupted. "It's alright Sakura. You don't need to say anything," Sakura was thankful and sighed, resting her head on Sasuke's shoulder.
"So what now?" Neji asked.
"What now is for Sakura to decide," Kakashi murmured. Sakura raised her head at her name being mentioned.
"Since now that we know this house use to belong to the Haruno family, she can either keep it or sell it. The house will be back to its normal self again and you can go there when you want. That is if you do keep it," I was silent before the Rosette answered.
"I'm gonna keep it. I have a lot of memories there. Besides, this is only 1 of the things i have left." Sakura decided.
"Great! This automatically means that you inherit every else. The land, house, money and all that." Tsunade smiled. "I suggest you go back to the house and you can do whatever you what with it then. I'm giving you 3 days off. For you and the rest of Rookie 9 to get all this in your head. If there is anything useful that you find out, you have to tell me sooner or later," The Rookie 9 all nodded.
"As for everyone else. You are to speak to know one about this situation. I have trusted you all to help and to guide the young ones. We will look further into this. Researchers are to learn more about the Haruno clan. Anything will do, we need to find out what happened. Find anyone who use to be in contact with any Haruno. If you do, bring an interrogator, but please. Do it nicely.
"Senseis are to make them train harder. Look out for any 'funny' business, whether you're in the school or not." With everything said, everyone went in their own directions.
~ Rookie 9 lounge room ~
"SAKURA! You never told us you were RICH!" Ino yelled, squealing.
"I never knew until now! I guess me being the last Haruno makes me the owner of everything we all once had." Sakura replied. The Rookie 9 was all sat on the floor in a circle.
"Blah, blah, blah! My best friend is RICH!" Ino waved her hand, not caring what the Rosette had to say.
"Shut the fuck up woman!" Kiba shouted, clearly annoyed. Ino just ignored him and kept being giddy in her own little world. Shikamaru shook his head, Neji rubbing his temples, Gaara sighed and Shino closed his eyes. Naruto was eating Ramen... Again. Sasuke was sat behind Sakura with her sitting in front of him.
Everyone heard a door open. "So, what did I miss?" They all turned their heads to see Tenten.
"Tenten?" Neji breathed. Tenten had her hair down, making her look more like a girl. She wore a white vest top with baby pink shorts. To finish the look, she simple wore white flats.
"What? Haven't you seen a girl her hair down before?" She asked, hands on her hips.
"Well... Not when it comes to a girl named Tenten." Temari smirked. Tenten just ignored her and sat down beside Neji. Neji still shocked, he was staring at the girl.
"Neji? Are you ok?" She asked, waving her hand in front of his face. Neji realized what he was doing and told them that everything was ok, keeping his head held high. Everyone told little bits of what the girl had missed and she just listened.
"So... Since we have 3 days off. What do you guys want to do?" Sakura asked. It became silent because some were thinking of what they should do.
"I have the perfect idea!" Hinata smiled brightly. "Since Sakura has now owned the mansion. We could stay over there for 3 days and explore what's around it. You never know, you might find something."
"Hina-Chan! That's a great idea!" Naruto shouted, jumping up and down. Hinata just blushed.
"We can go swimming, so remember to bring your swimming costume and all that!" Ino kept blabbing.
"I don't know. That place is quite dusty and all," Sakura said, in her thinking pose.
"Why not Sakura-chan! We can have loads of fun. We'll help you clean it up whilst exploring!" Naruto said, grinning. Sakura looked around and the girls were all doing their puppy faces.
"Ok, fine. But how about the rest of you guys? You all in?" Sakura asked, finally giving in. Everyone agreed that they would go tonight and left to start packing their things.
Sakura was about to go back into her room before she was pulled from behind and felt a hard chest. The strong arms were wrapped around her waist. They stayed like that for a few minutes, enjoying the comfortable silence. Sakura even snuggled into his chest, liking the warmth.
"Are you ok?" His husky voice made a shiver go down her spine. Sakura turned around to face him and planted her lips on his. They kissed slowly and passionately, enjoying every minute. Remembering very bit. They broke off for some air and looked at each other. Both having love in their eyes.
"I guess I'm ok with you beside me," Sasuke, awed by her choice of words, dipped his head to kiss her again.
"We'll figure out everything soon. I promise. Then we can live happily, knowing everything that has happened in our lives," As he said this, he looked into her beautiful, emerald eyes. He saw tears forming in her a eyes and a single drop fell. He gently wiped it off, feeling her smooth, delicate skin.
"And i promise we'll find out who wiped out your clan. Then we can live happily, knowing everything that has happened in our lives." She repeated, her voice soft. The onyx eyed man smiled softly and kissed her once again. When they broke off, in need of air, they hugged each other.
"Sasuke. We need to go pack and get ready," Sakura murmured, pulling out of the hug. She kissed him on the cheek and then left to go and pack for their 'trip'.
The chicken butt haired guy smiled softly before entering his room.
~ Haruno Mansion ~
"Wow," The girls gaped at how beautiful the Haruno place was at night. They wasted no time and rushed to the door, Hinata snatching the key off Sakura and shoved it in. The door opened with a click and it yawned open.
Everything was still the same as they last saw it. They took a better look this time. The last time they came, they was on a mission, but they didn't take a proper look.
The Hallway was big enough to fit all of them in at one go. The walls where creamy and the floor was glossy wood. Portraits were on the left wall, starting just with 2 people then eventually the kids came in. A large door was also on their left, ending into the living room. If you went straight down, that was where the kitchen was, the door that goes down to the basement, the door that went outside and the toilet for the floor.
The white marble stairs were on the right will black, elegant railings. To the right of the stairs, it was the dining room. and to the left of the stairs were a little sitting area and another room which was the music room.
Things were still a little dusty and covered in sheets but the gang could handle it.
"Right then. We can put our things away in the rooms and then see some more whilst cleaning." Temari said, pulling people out of their trances. Everyone nodded and went up stairs.
"If I remember. There are a lot of rooms. Master's room, My room, Brother's room and 7 more. I say the girls all share my room and all the boys share my Brother's room." Sakura smiled, dragging her suitcase upstairs but failing.
Her suitcase then felt a lot lighter. She turned and saw Sasuke carrying it for her. She smiled and let Sasuke take her case away. Everyone soon followed. Shikamaru with Ino's suitcase, Naruto with Hinata's, Neji with Tenten and Gaara helped Temari's.
~ 2 hours later ~
"Ah. My feet are killing me!" Ino complained.
"You hardly done anything! All you did was complain, complain, complain! Even Shikamaru did more than you!" Naruto said, plopping on the sofa.
It was 12 at night and the Rookie 9 was exhausted. They cleaned every bit of the mansion and was now resting in the living room. They all notice that the mansion was quite old-fashioned but also quite modern.
The living room had a massive, brown tv stand where a huge black flat screen tv was waiting to be turned on. In front of them were the creamy, engraved sofas, facing each other and a glass table separating them. To cushion the sofa, there was a brown, furry rug. Behind it was a massive fireplace and a long mirror to go with it. Each side of it had tall, towering windows.
All over the rooms were just vases of blooming flowers that they just picked out from the garden. It looked like someone had looked after the flowers. A bookcase was also there to fill the room.
"What ever! I'm a woman! I'm not a maid!"
"Tch. You're anything but woman!" Naruto retorted back. He luckily dodged a book that was directed at him.
"Hey! No throwing anything across the room!" Sakura shouted, pointing at Ino and Naruto. "I'm going sleep. I'm tired. We can have some fun tomorrow,"
"Same here. I need to save some energy for some fun to come!" Tenten squealed. Every else agreed to go bed and their days were over.
"Well... Goodnight Sasuke-kun," Sakura smiled, kissing him on a cheek. She pulled away before Sasuke kissed her on the lips. Their kiss was full of passion and love. They broke away, needing air.
"Goodnight Sakura," With that, Sasuke entered the room he was sharing with the boys. Sakura left the hallway soon after.
Little did they know it, a shadow was outside the window, spying on the couple.
~ Unknown ~
"I'm back!" She called into her home. "And I have some amazing news!"
A large group of people was huddled together. Men and woman.
"What is it my dear?" A creaky voice croaked. The girl came closer the group, now seeing the old aged man and woman.
"How ya doing little one?" A male voice asked.
"Hey! I'm not little! And yes I'm fine!"
"Sure you are! You're one of the smallest here. But it's cute," Another person giggled.
"Hey! Hey! Excuse me. Excuse me. Excuse me! Oh my gah, MOVEE! Watch it big fella!" She said, clenching her fist to his face to prove her point.
"Sorry,"
"Aww. Hey there little one! I didn't see you this morning. It was like you vanished in thin air!" The girl was then pulled into a massive bear hug.
"Can't... Breath!"
"Oops, sorry!"
"Everyone shut up!" A woman yelled. "Let her through and be able to speak will you! You guys all know the poor girl!" Murmurs of sorrys were heard.
"Right dear child. What is this amazing news you want to tell us about?" The old voice said again. All was quiet...
"She's alive,"
Dun, dun, dun!
Voila! There is chapter 10! I hoped you guys have enjoyed this chapter!
And yes. I have left you on a cliff hanger! Mwahahaha!
Some of your questions will be answered... Either the next or the other after the next... :P
Anyways. Thank you again for reviewing to get me to this chapter! Thank you, thank you, thank you!
Apologies if the chapter seemed short. I was running out of ideas... Hehe :P
Please review and I'll try to update soon! I have school in 2 days! British time! It is now 9:50 pm, 03/09/12... I'm kinda of excited for school :P I miss friends and all that! I'll probably regret saying it when I come back to school then it's heads down and work! So I'll try to update :)
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