I'm on a role with all this writing. I'm sooooooooo board it's not even funny. Anyway hope ya'll like the story so far this one will hopefully be a bit more interesting. Sakura vs. Sasuke this is going to be interesting.
Disclaimer: I don't own anything but the original characters so plz don't sue.
KakashiSakura all the way! There needs to be more of these.
Thanx much TrueLoveHurts I hope you like the chapter. (runs and hides incase you don't and attacks me with your Kago Bunshin No Jutsu. )
Chapter 2 – Grudge Match
Kakashi's apartment late morning
The light pored through the open window into the small apartment room. The room was simple; whitewash colored walls, a simple brown dresser, a rocking chair in the corner, and a simple full sized bed against the far right wall. At the moment the bed was occupied by a pink haired girl. Sakura was sleeping softly and having a very pleasant dream. In her dream she had found her prince charming and he had swept her away to a place of sear fantasy. For some resion he seemed to look a lot like Kakashi, but all she knew was that she didn't want it to end.
"Hmmm." The soft breeze coming through the window softly ruffled her hair and woke her. She blinked a few times before it registered to her where she was. " Was it all a dream? Weird."
As she got up slowly, on account that she was slightly sore, she looked around the room and decided it wasn't that bad. It was actually very peaceful in its simplicity.
After a quick shower she decided to look around and see if the mysterious man who had stolen her heart was anywhere to be found. After going through the entire apartment, which consisted of a bedroom, a bathroom, a living room, and a kitchen. She decided that he must have already left. It was about then that she decided that she was hungry and raided the kitchen. " I'll figure this whole thing out latter."
" Ahem you must be Sakura right." Sakura looked around trying to find who was taking to her, only to find a pit bull in shinobi clothing. So he must be Kakashi's pet. She remembered something bout that now.
"Um yeah and your…"
"Poochi and Kakashi said to tell you that when you woke up you should go to the main hall and talk to the Hokage. Something bout a grudge match and ANBU."
"Oh right thanx then Poochi." She smiled weakly at the dog. Something bout a talking dog just wasn't right.
Hokage's office waiting room
Sakura walked into the green room, looked around, and then walked over to the secretary's desk.
" Um excuse me I was wondering if I could have a word with the Lord Hokage?"
The woman who looked at her seemed vaguely familiar but Sakura ignored it. The woman looked really board and smiled slightly at Sakura as she spoke. " Sure if you really want to. He's kinda in one of his moods."
Sakura sweat dropped at this knowing perfectly well what the woman probably meant. " Yeah I do."
" Ok then what's your name?"
" Um do I have to tell you cuz you see I know the Hokage and I want to surprise him?"
" Yeah sure" She turned to an intercom and spoke into it. " Sir, you have a visitor would you like me to send her in?"
The most annoying high-pitched voice you could image came through the little box in reply, " Sure send her in." Ah so he was in THAT kind of mood.
The secretary flinched, " You can go in now, good luck."
Breathe and smile its just Naruto….. on a sugar high……. Oh god. Sakura walked through the door that separated the world and the sugar high crazed Naruto.
He was sitting at his desk reading scrolls and humming to himself. He looked up when Sakura walked in, blinked at her, then let out a loud shriek of " SAKURA-CHAN!" last thing she thought before she was crushed was, ' damn its good to be home'.
" Um Naruto…. I can't breath."
" Oi Gomennasai Sakura-chan."
Damn she couldn't bring herself to be mad at him he was just so cute when he smiled. He was like a little puppy all cute and innocence. " Hehehe its ok Naruto."
" So what brings you back? After you left I asked Kakashi and he said that you planed never to come back."
" Yes well that was my original plan, but some things change. One day maybe I'll tell you the story of my travels. The one reason I came here though is because I was wondering if I could have something to do. Ya know now that I plan on staying here for good. I can give you a summary of all the little trick I learned so you can figure where to put me." She looked at him with a slightly chibi expression but said it with an air of indifference.
Naruto was ecstatic. " You're staying for good. That's great Sakura-chan, and I don't need to hear what you can do I already know." He held up the bingo book of top ninjas and flipped to her page. " It says here that you're a level 5 juoinin medic-nin trained in Sand. You worked on the special opts. team and you're one of the deadliest assassins in Sand. Heheh never thought that you would turn out like that."
Sakura lifted an eyebrow considering what he had just said as she contemplated smacking him now. Evidently he got the point though because he quickly corrected himself.
" Wait that didn't sound right. What I meant Sakura-Chan was that I never thought you would be referred to as one of the deadliest assassins you were always to sweet even if you do have a mean right hook."
" Yeah well a lot of people see that as a weakness," She smiled at him to relive the tension, " but its of Naruto I'm still sweet with a right hook I've only learned a few more new tricks."
Naruto giggled nervously before he continued. " Well if you plan on becoming a leaf ninja again I want you to be ANBU. There's no need for an entrance exam because its quite clear that qualified." He thought for a minute and then broke out in a huge smile and stated loudly, " I know I'll partner you with Sasuke. Yeah that works he needs a partner since I became Hokage and everyone else I put him with gets killed or quits, but I'm sure you can handle it."
He looked up at her and smiled waiting for her expression. He really wasn't expecting what she said. Instead of her usual smile she had a ferial grin plastered on her face, and for some reason it reminded him of Gaara. " Umm Sakura-…"
" I'll do it Naruto. This is the perfect chance to show him how weak I really am. Mwhahah." Oh yeah she was really scaring him now. The she went and switched back to her sweeter dispersion and smiled at him. " So when can we break the news to him?"
Naruto who was completely confused at his friend's sudden mood swings and odd behavior gaped at her for a moment until he got his composure back. " Um right… well I guess I can summon him now and we can right away." He smiled getting his goofy self back. " Yeah that works. This is great it's just like the old days, Sasuke will be so happy to see you again. You'll work get together to since you already know each other so well."
" Yeah I'm sure."
5 minutes later outside the Hokage building
" Wow Sakura it's so good to see you again."
" Sakura my lovely pink blossom you've returned to me."
" Lee you have a girlfriend."
" Billboard brow you're back."
Sakura just smiled as she watched all her old friends fall over each other to say hi to her. It felt so good to feel needed and missed. What was it that Kakashi had said last night, something bout being bombarded with questions of where she had gone for a month after she left. It was funny; she had left because she thought no one cared.
" Well look what dragged its weak, pathetic, disgraceful self back into town."
Sakura didn't need to turn around to know to whom the arrogant voice belonged to. She had heard it enough to recognize it. At first loving it and later it fueled her hate and determination that made her what she is now.
" Sasuke how can you say that? It Sakura she was your team mate and friend you could at least say hi."
" She was never my friend, I don't associate my self with weaklings."
Before Naruto could respond Sakura took her stand. She turned around slowly to face him as if it was a complete waste of her time to do so, and looked at him with unconcern and humor as she addressed him.
" Wada ya know we do have one thing in common after all. Don't worry Sasuke I'll let you live this once because of your ignorance. After all how could you have heard of my new strength and fame with your head that far up your ass." She smirked at him and stood with her right hand on her hip.
Sasuke was speechless; no one ever dared to speak to him like that. Not even his brother. Now this ….. this… girl had the nerve to think she was better then him let alone on the same level. This was defiantly not the same weak fan girl he had had the displeasure of knowing.
" What little Sasuke without a comeback. Wow that's a first." Now she was mocking him. That was the last straw. He snapped and the last anyone saw was a blur as he let out a roar and attacked her.
Sakura didn't even bat an eyelash at his attack. She was perfectly calm. Then in one fluid motion she had Sasuke on his back with his left arm twisted around his head. She had her left knee on his chest to hold him down and in her right hand she had a kunai pressed against his neck.
With a sickly sweet smile she looked down at her trapped prey. "So Sasuke what were you saying bout me being weak. You should learn not to underestimate me."
She let him up slowly but not before cutting him slightly with her kunai, a reminder of what could and would happen should he cross her again.
" Hehe so you learned a few new tricks did ya. Hmmm maybe you could put up a fight. How bout we try this again. Oh and this time I'll let you go 1st." Sasuke smirked at her but on the inside he was seething. How could she have beaten him so easily? After everything he had gone through to become stronger. He had almost lost everything to Orochimaru. Now he was NOT going to lose to her again.
" Sure why not. Guess you're the best to make an example of." Oh she was having fun now. His face was classic and she couldn't remember a time when she ever felt happier or more alive. Not even the 1st time she had beat Kade or actually hit Gaara.
"Naruto would you please start the match." Sakura smiled at him as she made her request.
"Sure" Naruto was a little shocked at Sakura's abilities and he response to Sasuke. I was rather amusing to see him get his but kicked.
The 2 fighters took their stance and Naruto gave the signal to begin. There was a slight pause before Sakura leapt at Sasuke with lightning fast speed. The she disappeared. Sasuke wasn't going to let her get the best of him and stood still trying to sense her. There she was behind him. He spun around and let lose 10 kunai right into the poor defenseless tree. He heard her laugh right before he was slammed against a wall. There she was smirking at him and had her kunai against his neck again. He realized he couldn't move so she must have used a binding jutsu. Advanced, she defiantly wasn't someone to be underestimated.
" That makes 2 for me and 0 for you."
She was too smug. He'd let her walk away this time but he would wipe that smirk off her face.
" Any way I don't want to fight you any more Sasuke I want a real challenge. Besides I'm starved and want to get re-acquainted with my friends."
" Yeah I know how bout we go to Jims and get some ramen. Shikamaru's treat."
" What I never…" His complaint was put to an end when Ino kissed him.
" RAMEN!"
Sakura turned to look at Sasuke who was still standing next to the wall glaring at her while he tried to calm his breathing. " See ya around sweetie."
Oh yes he'd make her pay if it was the last thing he did.
" Oh wait that's right, Naruto, we forgot to tell him the good news."
" Huh oh yeah," Naruto stopped to smile at his rival/friend. " Guess what Sasuke I found you a new partner, and from the looks of it you and Sakura will make a diabolical combination."
No he did not just say that. If it wasn't for his pride he might have fainted right there. His life had just entered hell and he was stuck working with Satin's right hand.
Sakura just smiled her sickly sweet smile, winked, and blew him a kiss before turning away. Oh yeah, she thought, life couldn't get better.
Hope you like it. I personally did. Sakura is so kick ass. Plz review and tell me what ya'll think. Thanx