Thank you all so much for the reviews, I am really happy you liked this. Anyway, I decided to continue the fic. Like I said the main characters are Sakura, Kiba, Lee, Choji oh and now Asuma. Yes, there are going to be OC's in it not Mary-Sue's or anything...they aren't ninja's. So the other characters like Naruto, Sasuke etc aren't in this fic much at all. Anyway, enough of my ranting enjoy
Pairing: Kiba x Sakura and a little of Lee x Oc and Choji x Oc
Rating: PG
Dedicated: Kathy-chan, who sent me these two songs... I can fly and Simple and Clean which is where the inspiration for this fic. Also, because she hates Sasuke/Temari and so now she has to love it :: is evil::
Summary: She's always loved Sasuke and he has feelings for Hinata but the world doesn't always go the way you want it to… but no matter what they would never give up… right?
Disclaimer: I do not own Naruto… Just my OC's if any, oh and the plot
Cry
Chapter 2
By Kaz
It was not often she was called to the Hokage's office and so she could not help but feel rather excited and nervous as she made her way to the building. 'What possible could Tsunade-sama want with her?' she thought. I mean sure, after the whole Chuunin exam and then with Sasuke leaving Konoha, she had begun to take her training slightly more serious but still she had not improved that much that she could go on a mission on her own or anything.
Noticing that she had arrived, she took a deep breathe before walking up to Shizune-san, ready to tell her that she had been called to meet the Hokage. To her surprise, as soon as Shizune spotted her, she got up and directed her towards the office, indicating her to go in. Bowing, she smiled at the Jounin before knocking on the door and slowly opening it, when she heard the confirmation to enter.
Taking in a deep breathe, she silently crept in and surveyed the room. Instantly she recognized Rock Lee and Inuzuka Kiba. Upon further study she realised she knew the other two, Akimichi Choji and his sensei, Asuma. Bowing at Tsunade-sama and smiling at Lee-san, she quickly took the last available seat before turning her attention fully on the Hokage.
Seeing that everyone had arrived, Tsunade rose from her seat and began to explain why they were called here. "I am sure you are all wondering why I called you here." Seeing some affirmative nods, she carried on, "As you know three Sand-Ninja's have taken refuge here in Konoha." Ignoring the darken faces of Lee, Sakura and Kiba, she sighed before saying, "I have been speaking to Kazekage and we have decided to take a new approach to the much needed peace between the two countries. Basically, it has been decided that some Leaf Ninja's will live in Wind Country for a while."
Sweat dropping at the mortified expressions, she quickly concluded with, "Sand needs to show it's people they are at peace with Leaf and that we trust them enough to send some of our ninja's there. You will be led by Asuma, you will respect him, you will have a fun and I will not hear any complaint's okay?" Smiling her evil but oh so sweet smile, she folded her hands behind her chin, and added, "Any questions?"
"Why us?"
"What are we meant to do there?"
"Why am I the only girl going?"
"Will they have food there?"
Raising her hand indicating for them to be silent she answered them.
"Kiba-kun, I have chosen you lot because if I sent higher level ninja's they would be constantly think there may be an attack or it could be a plan for another war. Lee-kun, you would simple live there, I know they have agreed to allow to go as Shinobi's meaning you can still train there. And yes Choji-kun, they will have food there. Now any other questions? No? Right then you may leave after you are going tomorrow but Sakura-chan can you stay behind please?"
Once the door had been closed shut, Tsunade took a softer look on her face and told her, "I chose you to go Sakura-chan for two reasons, apart from Shikamaru-kun you are one of the smartest ninja's I have, which is why I am sending you with. Besides those boys are going to need a smart woman to get them out of the messes they no doubt will get in."
Both smiled, before Sakura spoke, "You said two reasons."
"I did, didn't I?" Tsunade sighed before she spoke again, "Sakura-chan, I know you have the ability to become a Chuunin, yes you will have to work harder at it but one day I faith you can reach that level, it's just I believe things here distract you too much."
"You mean Sasuke-kun, don't you?" The pink haired girl whispered, while looking down.
Even though she couldn't see it, she knew Tsunade gave a faint nod. "You know then that he and Temari are marrying?"
"Yes I do. From a Hokage point of view I can see the understanding, and it's a good way to join Leaf and Sand but…."
"He's going to hurt her you know, I know she is tough but he is going to hurt her just… like he hurt… me."
"It's their decision there is nothing you can do." Tsunade reminded her gently.
"I know, no matter how much it hurts I have to accept it, it just …hurts."
"Yes it does, and it's not the pain that easily goes away." The older women mumbled sadly.
Sakura jerked her head and was surprised to see a very rare, sad expression on the fiery not to mention dangerous woman's face.
"Tsunade-sama?" Sakura inquired, with a shocked expression on her face.
Tsunade-sama just smiled softly and replied, "It hurts a lot."
Sakura walked slowly to the bridge where she was to meet Naruto and Sasuke, along with her Sensei Kakashi. As she walked, her mind reeled from the confession that Tsunade had told her. She had told her all about her love Dan, in the end it made Tsunade-sama even stronger in her eyes, this women was amazing. Smiling to her self, she quickened her pace only to realise she had arrived and was the last on there.
"Wait a second," she mumbled, "Kakashi-sensei is already here?"
Resisting the urge to scream to heavens, she smiled and voiced out a quick, "Ohayo."
"Ne Sakura-chan where were you? Even Kakashi-sensei was here before you."
"Oh, I had a meeting with Hokage-sama."
"Really? What did that old hag want with you?"
"Naruto!" Sakura screamed, while bopping him over the head, "Don't call Hokage-sama that!"
"Ow! Sakura-chan!"
"Alright, calm down you two, there is no training or mission today but we have to meet with the other groups. There is a small discussion going on, come on."
Naruto pouted as Sakura stuck her tongue at him as they all fell into pace. She was determined not to look at Sasuke; in fact, she was rather surprised he was here at all. She thought he would have more important things to do, 'Like bed Temari." She scoffed at this but then quickly shouted at her self. Even if he had hurt her, it didn't mean she should become bitter; she would never let that happen to her.
She was so busy in her thoughts that she didn't realise they had arrived and thus managed to bump into the back of someone.
"Oh!" She cried as she felt the impact and added, "Ow," as she felt herself fall on her backside.
"Sakura?"
Opening her eyes, she smiled as she saw she had bumped into Kiba-kun.
"Hi Kiba-kun," she smiled and took the hand he offered her.
"We've got to stop meeting like this," he joked. She laughed with him, when they both suddenly heard someone shout, "KIBA!"
Jumping, Sakura nearly felt herself falling back down on the floor but Kiba had grabbed onto her waist, stopping her from doing. She now rested in his arms, knees bent with his face hovering over hers. 'Wow, he has really nice eyes." She noticed nearly dreamily as she began to take in his face. Kiba, on the other hand was slightly drooling over the girl in his hands, while agreeing with the thoughts of 'Damn she is hot! And that figure… hot!' circling his head. Unintentionally, their heads had begun to inch closer and closer.
"KIBA YOU BAKA! You let go of Sakura-chan before you damage her or something!"
Both turned to the source of the voice, Sakura sweat dropped as she saw Naruto holding Hinata's hand, while jumping from foot to foot, screaming about his poor friend being held by the ugly beast. Kiba on the other hand, growled before beginning his argument with Naruto, both throwing insults to each other.
While the boys were acting immature, Sakura had begun to realise what position her and Kiba were actually in, softly, she whispered, "Kiba-kun." When she saw this had no effect, she tugged on his shirt but still she couldn't get his attention. Growing angry, she screamed, "Kiba-kun!" before whacking him on the head.
Now having his undivided attention, she smiled gleefully at him and told him, "You can put me down now."
"Oh," he mumbled, before setting her down on her feet quickly turning his head determined to make sure no one saw this confounded blush.
"Okay you lot, settle down." He turned to the speaker, and saw it was Gai-sensei. Ignoring his various poses and oh so white teeth, Kiba silently wished that he would hurry up, after all he was leaving the Leaf village tomorrow. He found that he was half-excited, half-sad about that. On one hand it was like a mission, a longer mission… but as much as that excited him, he realised that he wouldn't see the Leaf for a while and also he wouldn't see… her.
After his talk with Sakura, he was determined not to let that fact that she wasn't his get him down, he was going to be happy for her... but actions speak louder than words and when he saw her and Naruto a feeling of sorrowfulness swept over him. Maybe it was a good thing he was leaving for a while, it gave him a chance to sort out his head and the other people he was leaving with were all right… 'Well Sakura-chan was,' he thought. He didn't really know the others but still they had better accept him as their leader, after all, he was the powerful, the amazing, the brilliant…
"Kiba-kun?"
Kiba nearly jumped out of his skin as he heard someone call his name, looking over he saw it was Hinata, who was standing with her team right now. Laughing nervously, he rubbed the back of his head before trying to concentrate on what Gai was saying.
"As you all know, Shikamaru has now become a Chuunin and therefore the whole three to a team has been messed up. At first we were going to just let Asuma teach a two man team but now it has been revealed that this is no longer possible as several Gennin are to leave us."
Ignoring some of the questioning gasps, he continued with, "Yes, Asuma along with Rock Lee, Inuzuka Kiba, Akimichi Choji and Haruno Sakura are leaving the Leaf village to start a new life, yes they will be missed and yes this pain must be so much, after all this is the Leaf they are leaving and… ohhh."
"Well we have decided that since I am leading a smaller group the rest of you guys are going to form a bigger group and be taught by the remaining three Jounin left." Asuma quickly cut in, before Gai decided to cry a river. "Right! So are there… any questions?" Asuma along with the other Jounin sweat dropped as the four soon too leave ninja's were currently huddled together as the others circled them viciously.
"And why is big forehead going on some big mission and not me?"
"Ne Sakura-chan you are leaving me to deal with him?"
"Lee you never told me or Neji that you were leaving."
"Kiba-kun?"
"Where are they going?"
"Alright you guys that's enough," Kakashi intervened. "They have just been told themselves." And with that went back to reading his beloved book.
Slowly the group dispersed, until only Asuma and his new group were left. Lighting up another cigarette, he looked at them before saying, "We will met here at 4am, don't be late." And with that walked off, laughing at the cries of the astonished gennin.
"4 AM?" Cried Kiba.
"Have you lost your mind?" Screamed Sakura.
"I'll miss breakfast," Choji realised solemnly.
"Oh what woe, means I have to get up two hours early to train."
Looking at his baffled teammates, he gave them a pose and smiled at them. Sakura chuckled, nervously but knowingly, while Kiba sweat dropped thinking, "I am going to be on a team with this guy?"
"Well come on you guys, we should get home." Sakura sighed.
"Sakura-san I will walk you home!" Lee stated.
Sakura smiled but shook her head, "No, it's okay Lee-san. You live in the opposite direction to me, and besides its okay, I will be fine."
"But..."
"It's alright Lee, I'll walk her home," Kiba told him as Sakura waved bye to him and Choji. Lee looked at the retreating figures sadly before turning and leaving, walking along side of Choji.
"So," began Lee, "Looking forward to this exciting mission?"
"As long as there is food, I am happy. Food is the most important thing" Choji replied.
Lee gasped, before shouting, "No way, training is the most important thing!"
"Food!"
"Training!"
"FOOD!"
"TRANING!"
"Grrr, MEAT BALL ATTACK!"
"Bring it on!"
Meanwhile, Sakura and Kiba walked together in a peaceful silence. "So, what you think of us leaving?" Kiba asked, trying to start a conversation.
"I think it's going to be kind of fun, though leaving the Leaf and not seeing it for sometime it makes me feel a bit sad, I mean, this is my home."
"Yeah, not to mention leaving everyone."
"..Yeah."
Kiba saw this was a sensitive topic for Sakura and so decided not to say anything, after all he knew what she was going through.
"Kiba-kun," Sakura began, after another period of silence. "I just wanted to say thank you again for that day, I was really upset and well thank you."
"Ah think nothing of it Sakura-chan, besides you helped me out as well."
"Guess that means we are friends then… we both helped each other." Sakura laughed.
"Fraid so," Kiba continued, "You stuck with me, now."
"Yeah well, I don't think that's something I would mind."
Kiba took in what Sakura said but rather than question it he said nothing. Realizing that they had arrived, he waved bye before making his own way home.
"Bye Kiba-kun, Bye Akamaru." Sakura turned ready to enter her house, when she sensed someone. Turning around slowly, she hesitated slightly before raising her eyes to see who it was…
"Ino-chan." She whispered.
Kiba found himself, grumbling as he walked on home. Akamaru was walking beside him, the Nin dog was slightly worried as he saw the stress his master was under and was trying to figure it out, before deciding that humans were too complicated. The human, was still grumbling about the unfairness of having to wake up at 4am, when he heard someone call his name.
"Hinata?"
"Hai...K-Kiba-kun."
"What are you doing here? You should be at home; it's dangerous for you to be walking around here and alone as well."
"K-Kiba-kun… I… I j-just wanted t-to say, to say…." Hinata trailed off, not being able to say the next part.
Kiba sighed as he realised what this was about and told her, "It's alright Hinata…just… just be happy." He forced the sadness within him down and gave her a smile. He knew it was fake but what else could be do? He couldn't stand to see her upset, not if it was his fault.
"Come on Hinata, you should be at home."
Sakura started at her best friend, before asking, "What are you doing here?"
"Were you going to tell me you were going?" Ino asked.
"…"
"You were just going to leave without saying goodbye?"
"It's not like I haven't gone away on missions before or anything."
"Yeah but usually your back, this time it's not a 3 day mission is it?"
"..No"
"It's just…. I am going to miss you."
Sakura glanced up at Ino, tears both evident in their eyes, and confessed, "I am going to miss you too."
Determined not to cry, both girls hugged each other, before Ino added, "I always thought that you would get him you know. Sure I had a crush on him but I thought you guys…"
Sakura said nothing as she hugged her best friend, after all, what could she say? So she did what she was used to doing, she let the tears fall.
The sun was no where in sight as the 5 meet by the gates, after a quick check, they walked through the gates of Leaf Village, each one turning around to gaze at their home before staring a new journey, a new adventure… a new life.
TBC
Boring I know but I wanted them to leave the village so I could solely concentrate on them and no one else. Anyway, this was just about that was going on, there will be more focus on the others next chapter I hope R&R if you can.
Kaz