Hearts in love and denial chapter three: Agreement

By Gasha Aisu

Disclaimer: I told you! I do not own Naruto, only my homework! (although I wish I didn't)

Sakura's POV

The way to Tsunade's office was quiet. And Sakura looked at Tenten, whose attention was focused on the road before her. They should talk this out. Whatever Tsunade wanted, she was sure it would involve teamwork. And in the state they were in now, wouldn't happen anytime soon. Love makes you weak, it makes you depend on another. Could Tenten really feel that way? And was she right? Was she weak because she loved Sasuke-kun? The way he had held her, and his glaring at Tenten. It had held something protective, possessive even. Could.... could she have hope after all? And could she stop being weak and become strong? Her arms and legs hurt, her muscles burned from the exercise, and the wounds stung. Although she had put potion on it, it still stung like hell. What would Tsunade want from her? She wished Sasuke-kun and Naruto were there, then she wouldn't feel so insecure...

You're weak, and can't do anything by yourself. You always need Naruto or your precious Sasuke-kun, to come and save you.

Was Tenten right? Was she that weak? Was she so dependent on her team? Well, not anymore. She would face what Tsunade-sama had in store for her... but first settle things with Tenten. She wanted to know why the brown haired weapon master had been so cruel to her. Did she really think she could steal Neji? All they did was talk, and it was just about missions. She doubted the boy could talk about anything else then missions, and training. Kind of like Sasuke-kun. Neji had only talked to her because he wanted to know which potions to take with him on missions. He had just asked for her opinion, she really didn't know why Tenten made such a big deal of it. But then again, the moment she had caught them wasn't a good one.

Sakura fiddled with her small purse. "Sorry Neji, I never can get this blasted thing open" Neji looked up and snorted. Great, another one who thought bad of her just what she needed... Sakura looked up when she felt warmth of another body. Neji was leaning over her, and fiddled with her purse herself. That moment Tenten arrived, and stopped as if in shock. Sakura looked up, and Neji calmly opened her purse to retrieve the potion she had promised him. "Thank you Sakura" he said calmly and walked away. He nodded to Tenten who just stood there. "I wanna train with you" Tenten told her. Her voice had been as calm as Neji's but her fist trembled, it was then Sakura decided to explain later...

She never got the chance since Tenten had immediately told her to stay away from him.

"I'm sorry Sakura" surprisingly it was Tenten who broke the silence.

Sakura looked up, surprised.

"I let my emotions run with me in the beginning" her voice was bitter, and Sakura knew she was kicking herself for it, "and I continued it because I thought I could help you, make you stronger even"

Sakura smiled and nodded.

"You're forgiven and thanks, you did make me stronger, we should train more often" she told the weapon master. Tenten visible relaxed and managed to smile back at her.

"A-ano, c-could I train with you?" Hinata's soft voice interfered. And Hinata bit her lip, a nervous gesture because she thought she was out of line.

"You know, that isn't such a bad idea. We could train together, and when I'm away training with Neji you two could continue" Tenten suggested. Hinata beamed and Sakura smiled and nodded happily. "I agree" Sakura spoke, and it was a deal.

"Hinata, you know why Tsunade-sama wanted us to come?" Tenten asked. Hinata shook her head.

"O-only that it involved the three of us, a-and that were important" she answered.

Were important. Not is important, were important.

Normal POV.

The three silently made their way to Tsunade's office. Nervous as to what the Hokage wanted from them. Finally the building came in sight and they made their way into the office. The guards let them pass, already knowing why they came. The three stood silently before Tsunade's office. Finally it was Tenten who stretched out a nervous hand and knocked twice.

"Come in"

Tenten opened the door and the three of them walked in. After bowing respectfully they stood and waited for the Hokage to speak. They didn't have to wait long, Tsunade looked up from her papers and gestured to the three seats before them. They sat, although not without hesitation.

"You want to know why I send you three here, right?" she asked. And they either mumbled a reply or nodded.

"Twenty-five years ago, we had three ninja's who stood out. Their ninja's skills were obvious the day they were born. And like Naruto, suffered the distrust of the fellow villagers. Luckily they had each other, and slowly but steadily earned the trust of the villagers. They were; Motsiharu, master of the dragon clan. Ksijuharu, strength of the cherry blossom clan. And Kiyone, power of the white pearl. Unluckily they died fighting the demon fox, and their last wish was for no one of there blood would know about it until they were ready. And so seals were formed and their legacy was forgotten by the brave act our fourth Hokage made." Tsunade told, her voice loud and clear as she spoke without hesitation.

"And you want us to go look for them?" Sakura asked, wondering why they were told this.

Tsunade shook her head and closed her eyes. "No, we've found them already" she said. She looked up, and the three feared what she was going to say.

"You are"

Silence hung in the air and Sakura stood up, almost knocking her chair over.

"I don't believe it!" she said, her eyes flashing with more then one emotion, "I'm weak, I'm pathetic, I'm always needing to be protected, I can't possibly be... be... more then an average ninja, or whatever it is that you're saying"

Hinata said nothing, but silently agreed with Sakura. She didn't think she was strong enough either... Tenten glared at the Hokage.

"Prove it" she snapped surprising everybody in the room, "Show us why you think we are... are... you know"

Tsunade sighed and made herself comfortable.

"Sakura, never wondered were that strange birth mark came from? Right above your heart?" she asked calmly. Sakura's eyes widened in panic as she clutched her shirt.

"How did you know?" she whispered surprised. Tsunade smirked and turned to Hinata.

"Ever wondered why you couldn't do the thing you knew you could do, Hinata?" she asked the shy dark haired, "and you never wondered why it hurts in your side when you're doing you're best? For instance when you're trying to make Naruto proud?"

Hinata blushed and clutched her side. Finally Tsunade turned to Tenten.

"And you never wondered why you're so good with weapons? You never wondered why they seemed to call you, so bad you can't sleep without one in your hand? And of course why the mark on you're back, just between you're shoulder blades, appears when you're feeling great emotions? Such as anger, love, and frustration...panic?" she asked Tenten.

Tenten tensed and looked away.

All was true, they were listening.

The end, for now.

Did you like it? I've had this idea in my head ever since I found fanfiction and I just... Well I know it's been done before, but I always liked those fics. I think I'm gonna continue it, but if you think it's well, bad just tell me. If you think this fic is going the wrong way...I kinda like it the way it is now actually :P

Until next time

Gasha Aisu.