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Sheera's Greywolf 2005
Gate
No pairing, a Sakura muse only
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One of the most despicable places in Konoha, in Haruno Sakura opinion, is the Main Gate. The place where most shinobi used to leave Konohagakure and carried on whatever business they wish to do; whether it was a mission or just a plain leisure trip.
When she was a child, she always dreamt about what lies beyond the said gate. She dreamt about outside world and what kind of new experiences they might bring to her. Until at some point in her 12th years of existence the excitement died like a beautiful bird would against a kunai on its heart.
The Gate had wrenched two of her most important people.
She knew Sasuke had used the gate when he left Konoha for Sound four years ago; she watched the last of her teammate giving her promise on the threshold of the said gate only to return bloody and beaten beyond recognition. And then the same teammate had waved her good bye, leaving her in the dusty old village with only memories and a framed picture to remind her she was once had. It hurt to see Ino happily dragged Shikamaru and Chouji everywhere she went; Sakura herself would be happy to trade place with them, only if she could have both Sasuke-kun and Naruto with her.
Yet, she never lost hope. The Gate had become a constant companion, even more than Ino, on her waiting days.
Years later, the said hope paid off.
The Gate had returned her teammates back and she welcome them with open arms.