The Leaf Maiden

Written by: Miszy-Anne (anne_he1@hotmail.com)

Summary: Most of the Leafs shinobi are injured, trainings are stopped for the time being. Both Sakura and Ino get a new temporary job, how will they handle it?

Authors Note: This is my first Naruto fanfic, so be gentle in your reviews. The pairings are Neji×Sakura, Ino×Gaara and Sakura×Ino friendship. If you don't like fluff or these pairings, you shouldn't be here, otherwise: Enjoy and review!

Disclaimer: I don't own Naruto..*sob*..

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On a hot, sunny day in the desert, three figures could be seen walking. Two boys and a girl. One boy walked in silence in front of the other two. The other boy and the girl trailed behind him, sometimes nervously eyeing him, if he was some kind of monster. "You two, you annoy me. Hurry up or I'll kill you. Both." The boy in front spoke coldly towards the others. Soon, there was a reply, "Y-yes G-Gaara.." the other boy spook nervously. The girl only nodded before fastening her pace, keeping up with the one Gaara settled in.

A while ago, a new bond between the Leaf and the Sand was formed. Due to an attack from a strong missing-nin, the Leaf had few strong shinobi's left. Uzumaki Naruto, Uchiha Sasuke, Aborame Shino, Rock Lee and Akimichi Choji could be found in the hospital with serious injuries, Hyuga Hinata and Hyuga Neji were resting in the Hyuga Mansion, while only Nara Shikamaru and Inuzkua Kiba (with Akamaru ofcourse) came off with scratches, bruises and light wounds. Both Yamanaka Ino and Haruno Sakura were assuring the safety of the Academy Classes and were completely healthy after the attack was over. The Leaf didn't stand a chance if they were attacked again, so the Kazekage (more then happily) agreed to send three of the Sands best shinobi's to help the leaf.

"Hey Sakura-chan! You were called to see Hokage-sama too?" a blonde haired girl called out. The pink-haired girl that she was yelling too, soon replied, "Hi Ino-chan! Yes, I was called too, strange, isn't it?". Yes, that's right, Ino and Sakura are best friends again. It all happened during the attack, when they had to co-operate to get the children into safety. They both decided to accept guys besides Sasuke-kun into their life too. "I wonder what Tsunade-sama wants from us. What do you think, Sakura-chan?" Ino questioned, Sakura only shrugged, "Guess we'll find out soon enough." As if it was a miracle, an ANBU opened the door and spoke, "Hokage-sama will see both of you now". Sakura grinned at Ino and walked in, followed quickly by her best friend.

When both Sakura and Ino were seated in front of the Fifth, with ANBU in the corners, Tsunade began to talk, "Glad to see that both of you could make it here. I wanted to talk to you because of the fact that both of your parents came to me." Sakura frowned, but listened with interest. "..They came to ask if I couldn't give you two a job. Since the training and missions have stopped temporarily, due to the many wounded in the teams, you two are bored to death, aren't you?" Ino nodded happily, so did Sakura. "Well then, I came up with a job for each of you. I do hope you can both clean and straighten up a house?" Sakura nodded slightly, looking at Tsunade in silence, Ino didn't even bother to nod, just looked too. "Yes.. Sakura, starting today, you'll help out in the Hyuga Mansion. Ino, you'll thoroughly clean and straighten up the Hidden Mansion." That last part came out a bit quick and the Fifth looked at the girls expectantely.

"Whaaaat?!?!?!" both girls screamed out, causing the ANBU to take a few step forward. Tsunade smirked, just knowing that that scream could be heared everywhere in the village. She motions the ANBU to step back again and began talking once more when both girls were settled in their seats again, "That's right, you'll be expected to clean every day, preferably in a quiet way, so not to trouble the people that live in that mansion. Ino, starting tomorrow, three shinobi's will be residing in the Hidden Mansion. They are shinobi from a other Hidden Village. Treat them with as much respect as you treat me with. Same goes for you, Sakura, treat the Hyuga's with that same amount of respect. They already came to me before your parents came, telling me they really needed a maid."

Tsunade looked at Ino, who was silent and going a bit pale, "What is it, Ino?" "But..but..Hokage-sama..what if those shinobi decide to attack me when I do something wrong?" the Fifth nodded, it was an expected question. "Don't worry, I told them that you clean the mansion every day and that they are not to attack you. I take it that both of you have no further questions or comments on this?" Both Sakura and Ino nodded quickly, "Good. You two are allowed to relax a bit before you start for today. You are allowed to go now." With sighs of relief, the two girls quickly stood up and made their way out of the room. Then out of the building and they ran to the forest, to a field of flowers they both liked to relax in.

The two layed down in the middle of the field, looking at the sky. "Wow.." Sakura began, closing her eyes. "Yeah..wow..never thought that would be why she wanted to see us." Ino replied, sitting up, "Why do I have to do the Hidden Mansion? That hasn't been used for ages! It'll be one hell of a job to finish before tomorrow!" the blonde began ranting, but soon stopped and layed down again with a sigh, closing her eyes. Soon, they would have to leave this beautiful place and go home to change into more comfortable cloths for cleaning. But, for now, they could relax a bit.