It was still for a moment until her senses picked up on a presence very near to her. Before she had the chance to turn, the newcomer made themselves known. "Whoever said you had to spend it alone?" said a voice from behind her. Thus began the journey that sent Sakura Haruno into a life she never dreamed of having.

Set after the Fourth Shinobi War; Karin has escaped from Konoha, intent on avoiding any reminders of her old life, but one person remains determined to reconnect. She's dancing the water's edge; will she have the strength to dive in?

Caught between two worlds, Zero has no one left to turn to…except the one he hates the most: a pureblood. Zero X Kaname – Male and Male Pairing. Complete!