Disclaimer: I don't own any of the Naruto mangas but I have borrowed my friend's (a lot)
Summery: Sakura gets fed up with always being the weakest and runs away. Six years later the Hokage of the town of Konoha is holding a tournament for a mysterious weapon. What happens when a certain missing nin finds her way back? How has she changed? What will her ex-teammates think? (little sasusaku, itasaku?saku)
AN: K now time for my thank yous. I thank Shinobi Darkbeak (your undying faithful ness to review my work usually the first reviewer if each chapter too inspires me, again I bow to you), InuyashaObsessed101 (hehe I'm mean I know but as for who the 'hooded chick' ends up with you' re just going to have to wait and see, it's a surprise and I'm sure you won't see it coming), PrincessSakura98 (another faithful reviewer, to you I bow, to answer your question the other person is as krista put it 'Sakura' s lover' and yes aredhel falassion it's a he as I told you numerous times! um also and Sakura said he is her higher meaning he is either more powerful or is like her boss and that sort of thing but that's al I'm telling), Ruriko89 (yes Sakura's parents died, π.π cry sniffle but now she is free to go off to nevernever land jk), pat-nosferatu (yes girl power so rocks! I am a girl power supporter and as I said before I like to put people in their place when I write so sorry Sasuke fans but he's going to take a bit of a beating but he'll also have his 15 minuets don't worry!), xelagirl2 (hehe umm maybe is all I can say for the ending up with Sasuke thing but you never know…oh and I like your story keep going), Zuan (like I said to xelagirl2 you never know…you speak Japanese coolio you are now one of my idols!), pen'n'paper (OMG thank you so much you have no idea how happy that makes me! You are one of my favorite reviewers though I love all who review good or bad! thank you so much and I hope you like this chappie as much as the others!), krista (Ah my homicidal-maniac reviewer well yes this is a romance/action/adventure story and I did specify specifically in the summery that Sakura was going to be in some romance so yes she does have a lover! But you don't know whom, all you can tell is it isn't Naruto or Kakashi, in less they used clones…hehe so mean but yes. Keep reviewing my day wouldn't be complete without a threat on my life if I don't update).
Recap: I stared at them as they walked away. A small tear made its way down my face.
"Now, now, you know that tears are very becoming on you, but you promised me you would not cry for them anymore." A soft comforting voice came from behind me.
A strong callused hand gently wiped away the tear.
"I am sorry." I said with a low bow. "I will respect all promises I have made to those higher than I from now on without fail."
"You also promised me you would stop apologizing for everything." He said with a slight laugh.
"Now, you will go and enter the tournament, try to keep your identity seal as long as you can unless of course I say other wise. In the end I shall have both Konoha 's best worrier and its best weapon."
"Hai."
"Good." He said as he pulled off my hood. Then he softly guided my chin with his fingers into a sweet kiss.
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Chapter 6: The dark angel of the elders
The next few days went without any other incidents, in fact nothing out of the norm happened at all. Most missions were postponed because of the upcoming 'tournament.' The mission that we were assigned now was to make sure no trouble occurred.
'Stupid rules.'
The rules for entrance in the tournament were simply, be born or raised in the village or an allied village, be older than 16, and know what you're getting your self into. This meant any missing nin alive and kicking today was swarming in our village.
'And the tournament is probably the reason why Itachi showed up here, that and the damn girl. Shit I can't believe that I lost to a girl. What the hell is with that?'
Not only did I have to put up with Ino 'dropping by' the next day to see if I'm alright, but Naruto hasn't let a day go by without making some smartass comment and he told practically the whole village.
'One of these days I should kill him. The minuet I finish off Itachi I'm coming for him. I swear if he doesn't have the biggest damn mouth known to humanity…'
My thoughts were cut short when I reached the training ground. Since we had no missions the last past few days Naruto and I trained together preparing for the tournament, which now was tomorrow. Normally I would train by myself but at least this way I know he's not off telling more wonderful stories of how the damn cloaked girl beat me.
I walked over to a tree and leaned against it. As usual he was late.
'He's picking up bad habits from Kakashi. Next thing he'll be reading perverted books, if he doesn't already.'
I figured I had another half an hour before he would even show, so I replayed the fight I had with the girl again in my mind.
'She seemed so familiar…'
No that was ridiculous all the girls I know are week hardly capable of holding their own against me might as well beating me.
'And those jumps…'
At first I hadn't noticed the way she jumped I was more concerned with hitting my target, but soon I realized that I could perhaps see a flaw in the jump and strike then.
Her jumps were impressive no doubt in that. She launched herself from the ground with such ease and grace; it seemed impossible that she was human. The ease of her jumps weren't as impressive as the flips that she'd do in the air turning her body round and round doing full turns a countless amount of times. Her jumps were also launched far higher than what I would have thought, clearing some buildings in one simple effortless try. This was nothing compared to what impressed me most.
After observing a few jumps I decided to strike at her in the air where she was most vulnerable.
'You can't dodge once you've already jumped.'
I remember thinking, but I had been wrong. When I throw a kunai at where she should be, she moved. She changed the path of her jump in mid flight, as though she had wings of which she commanded to move her away from danger.
"How did she do that?" I wondered a loud.
"You know it's not healthy to talk to yourself."
Naruto finally came. "So who did what anyway?" he asked with his head dumbly tilted to the side in curiosity and confusion.
'Why is he so much like an animal? He eats like an animal, acts like an animal. Maybe he is an animal!'
Knowing that he wouldn't give up on the subject unless I had something more interesting to show him I muttered, "I want to know how that girl jumped like that."
'Man if I only had something shiny I would have to even talk to him.'
"You mean the girl that dominated you! Haha. Hey what do you mean how did she jump like that? I didn't see anything special about her jumps, well other than she was really good at flipping. Hey maybe she's studied gymnastics!"
'Why does he get so excited over the stupidest things?…like an animal.'
"No dope. She changed the course of her jump in midair without using anything to push off of. Didn't you see?"
"No I didn't Saskue-teme I was too busy watch you get your ass kicked and the faces you made."
"Well maybe if you were a better ninja ass then you would have noticed!"
"What did you just call me, Bastard!"
"Ass wipe"
"Jack ass"
"Dill hole"
Naruto turned slightly red and was about to answer back when…
"Hey Naruto, hey Sasuke. What are you doing wasting your youths by insulting each other."
"Lee," Naruto smile and waved. "What are you doing here?"
"I came to train what else."
"So does that mean your going to be in the tournament?"
"No I shall win the tournament." And with that he struck his thumbs up-winking-teeth gleaming pose.
I went blind for 5 minuets.
'I will be satisfied if I never see a shinny thing again in my life.'
When we could finally see again Naruto invited him to train with us, of course he excepted.
We spent the ladder part of the day sparring with each other when finally we decided to take a break. Of course I wasn't tired at all.
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When we finally took a break I could see how tired Sasuke looked. He had really over done it lately after his, hehe, embarrassing defeat.
"So what do you guy think this 'weapon' is huh? I bet it's really cool!"
"To be truthful Naruto I was thinking the same thing. All I know is it was called 'the dark angel of the elders.' It seems quite odd that the Hokage would give out such a thing to a winner of a simple tournament."
"Unless there is no weapon."
"What?"
'What the hell was that Bastard thinking?'
"My thoughts exactly. It seems unreasonable for the Hokage to just let a weapon of that value go to any one."
'Ok now I'm really confused!'
I could no longer hold my frustration in and my head was starting to spin. "WHAT ARE YOU GUYS TALKING ABOUT?"
"It's a trap Naruto," Lee said.
'K well that didn't help.'
"Naruto think about, a tournament with something this big a stake with such vague entrance rules it's bond to attract some of the more dangerous missing nins. This would be an easy way to get rid of some of the threats to the village. But since no one has been shown the weapon or told that it is a sham we have no way of knowing if it is a trap or not."
'Oh!'
"Understand?" Lee asked.
I shook my head vigorously but I hoped that the weapon is real cause I want to win it.
"Well I should get going to get a good night of sleep before the tournament. Good bye Naruto. Good bye Sasuke." Lee waved as he left.
"Hn" was all Sasuke said and he left too.
'I should go to I'm hungry. Mmm ramen!'
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"Hmm, Hokage-sama is quite tricky." I stretched, as I watched Naruto walk away. "I wonder if there really is a weapon such as 'the dark angel of the elders'…"
"Of course there is." Came a low husky voice from behind me. "And I would like you to obtain it for me."
I turned to face him. "I thought I was free soul allowed to go anywhere and do anything so long as I keep my promises. I don't recall you ever being my boss."
He gave a low chuckle and pulled me into his arms and smirked.
"Think of it as a personal favor."
I took off my hood and smiled. "Well," I started twirling some of my hair with my finger, "I suppose if you put it that way…"
He kissed me softly on the lips, "see that's my girl."
"So, What so great about this weapon?"
"It contains immense power in a place many would not think to look."
"You never give me a straight answer." I sighed.
"Hn"
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It was finally the day of the tournament I had made through the first round (of course I am a protegee after all) along with Naruto and friends. It was now time for the girl match ups.
The speaker box called Ino to the ring, then the name of her opponent.
"Nightshade to the ring."
I looked around I had never her of this 'Nightshade' before. Then I saw her. I was shocked it was the girl who had beaten me just a week before. Still wearing the black hood and cloak.
'I hope she makes it through so I can teach her a lesson.'
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'Me verse Ino, huh, well doesn't that bring back some memories. This time I won't go easy on you, though.'
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AN: YAY! Finally done with chapter 6. Sorry if Lee seems a little off I'm not use to writing like he talks! Hope you guys liked it. Next chapter will be Ino and Nightshade's match, I think, haven't written it yet so can't make any promises.
I would like to take a poll as to who you think the guy with Sakura is. If you have no clue don't worry just guess! It's fun!
Oh, and sorry if this chapter seems a bit paranoid, I have to read 1984 which is all paranoia crap so yeah. Thanks for reading and keep reviewing!