Cherry Blossoms in Middleton
Chapter 11: Home is where the heart is.
Written by Jlargent
Me: Hello and welcome to my current insane story.
Ino: Hi Jlargent I was wondering if anyone else from the rookie 11 is going to show up for this fic? Oh and typical disclaimers apply
Me: Next chapter you and Hinata are going to show up. I've been slacking off when writing between helping Neonazo356 with his Naruto EXE story and Lord Dragon Claw's Son of the White Fang story and talking to crazyninjapenguin about possible Bleach pairings I really haven't had time to write this story. So I apologize for the delay and to all my fans out there I hope that you keep reviewing I appreciate the feedback. Fact: The world's youngest parents were 8 and 9 and lived in china in 1910.
Sakura's POV
The next morning my team arrived to help me move my things. As we move my things I could not help but feel a sense of loss since I was officially no longer a Haruno but I traded one nightmare for a better life with me and Kim and I'm not going to regret what I did. When we finally move all the boxes out of the room I stare at what was once my room the light pink walls that had pictures of my friends now lay barren I decided to take one last look around what was once my room to see if I had forgotten anything. A quick look through my closet and I stumble upon a certain plush toy that was given to me a day after my seventh birthday.
Flashback
An eight year old Sakura Haruno is all alone in the park crying because the older kids made fun of her hair color. Frightened, she runs off to a secluded section of the park and buries her face into her knees openly crying, suddenly a rustle of the bushes catches her attention and a seven year old boy rushes into the clearing and motions for Sakura to remain quiet as several voices indicating that they were searching for the boy, after a few minuets the voices fade "Whew they almost got me that time." the boy muttered then turned to face Sakura "You'd think that when you superglue a kunai pouch that they'd have decency to check first." the boy turned to face her and to her surprise it turns out to be the boy she met a few days ago Naruto the same boy her mother told her to stay away from because he's a 'bad influence' on her "Why did you do that?" she asks, Naruto sighs as he decides to lay down in the clearing with his eyes closed almost as though he was contemplating whether or not to take a nap in the park
"Those Uchiha bastards attacked me for no reason all because I was here yesterday with some other kids so earlier this morning before they woke up I put superglue on their sandals and kunai holsters." Naruto spoke as he sits up to speak to her, suddenly Naruto looked at her as though he finally remembered something "Oh I just remembered I didn't give you your birthday present!" he said excitedly as he rummages around in his jacket various items fall out mostly un opened ramen cups until finally with a exclamation he pulls out a small fox plush toy "Happy birthday Sakura!" He practically yells out as he hands her the toy "Aw it's so cute thank you Naruto!" she squeals as she hugs Naruto "SAKURA HARUNO GET AWAY FROM THAT DEMON CHILD!!" Kodoku screams as she forcibly pulls Sakura away from Naruto.
End flashback
And your life went straight to hell after that. Yomiko spoke up as the memories drift through my mind. Ever since I fell in love with Kim I feel as though I'm complete I no longer have to rely on others to be stronger and I thank her for that "Yo Sakura ya gonna stand there all day? Or are ya gonna help out?" a voice brings me out of my thoughts and I turn to the source of the distraction Shego and Kim carrying boxes and other personal effects. I give a light smile "Sorry I was a bit distracted. This room holds a lot of memories most of it good, a part of me is really going to miss this place, but another knows I can't really stay it would hurt too much to think about." I said as I placed the familiar toy in a box "Besides I hope that me and Kurenai can get along." I finished as we hauled the last of my things out, from what Hinata tells me Kurenai is like a mother figure to her since hers died shortly after she gave birth to her sister Hanabi and has been one of her biggest supporters throughout her ninja career.
But still I feel a bit uneasy about moving to a new place and practically starting a new life as I head towards Kurenai's home the apprehensiveness steadily increases until at last we make it to the front door Anko knocked in the door and Kiba answered "Oh hey come on in the rest of us are having lunch." Kiba motioned for us to enter "Umm not to be offensive or anything but why are you guys here?" Kim asked the rest of team 8, Shino pushes his sunglasses up as he calmly takes a bowl of soup "Our sensei believes that your teammates are your family both in and out of a mission. And family is important to everyone no matter where they are and what they do, the bonds of family binds the team together. For example if we're a family I would be an older brother, Kiba would be an annoying little brother you can't help but be annoyed with (Kiba growls at the accusation Shino provides) and as for Hinata she would be like a sister to us kind, caring, and always there. Since Sakura is now Kurenai's daughter we also have to think of you as a family member."
Shino finishes speaking the four of us stood there in absolute shock "Shino I know that we haven't known you for long but this is the longest explanation you have ever given the nature of your clan." Kim manages to speak, Shino for his part adjusts his jacket and for a moment I could clearly see a blush adorning his face "Well Kurenai wanted me to be more sociable. So I'm working on speaking more often, in exchange I'm also helping Kiba calm down more." Shino clarifies as the rest of us laugh, just them Kurenai walks into the living room "Oh Sakura welcome to your new home. I'll have Hinata show you to your new room later but for now you must be hungry." with those words a chorus of four stomachs growled, Kurenai laughed as she walks back to the kitchen. A few minuets later she returned with a tray full of sandwiches, as we ate the food that was offered to us I could not help but feel as though that I am home for the first time in a long time and I could not help but think Maybe this isn't so bad after all.
To be continued.
Me: Next time: Sakura trains with team 8 to get to know her new mother. Please keep the reviews coming I really appreciate the feedback. And I have a forum so if you're interested drop a quick message.
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