This is gonna be and AU people, I'm just telling you in case you haven't figured it out already. I'm not sure what to do with Sasuke. So you people decide, is he gonna be evil or not? Review or mail me to vote. Now, on with the story.

Hearts in love and denial; chapter 4; what now?

By Gasha Aisu

Disclaimer: I do not own Naruto

Tsunade smirked, knowing she was right. She made herself comfortable knowing that she had the girls' attention now. She leaned on her hands, waiting for one of them to begin. The girls looked nervous. Silence briefly settled in the office. Finally Sakura looked up.

"What now?" she asked, uncertain what to do with her new found bloodline.

"Most of you're chacra supply is sealed away. I however know how to open them" Tsunade explained.

"How so?" Tenten asked, finally finding her voice again.

"The seals is what keeps you from losing control. But they are in touch with your emotions, not you're mind. And so, it gives you the power when you need it, even if it is not the wisest decision at that time. Please keep that in mind. But now, the seals are closed so you're not able to use your gifts even if the person you love most is dying" Tsunade calmly explained.

"Will you open them?" Hinata asked, nervously.

"Only if you swear to protect our village, and use it wisely. You'll be in service of our village just as you are now. So practically if you swear not to change too much, and continue as your life as a ninja" Tsunade answered smiling, hoping to earn the girls trust.

"And if we do, we'll get trained by you? What about our team-mates?" Tenten asked, getting more comfortable by the minute.

Tsunade shook her head and her smile disappeared.

"You can't tell anyone, except your sensei and your parents, 'till the ceremony. And yes, I'll train you and you will move in together, I already arranged an apartment" Tsunade simply said, knowing she was going to be questioned.

"What ceremony, and why do we have to move out?. I have a apartment of my own and I'm comfortable right were I am" Tenten said, frowning.

Tsunade chuckled.

"No need to be defensive Tenten, but your clans are connected and you fight the best side by side. In order to do that properly you need to know, trust, and respect each other. It's the fastest way to do that. Besides, if I'm not mistaken you probably would end up that way anyway, I'm just saving time."

Tenten nodded, flushed. Sakura nodded to, taking it all in, and Hinata was waiting for the hokage to continue.

"A-ano, you said something a-about a ceremony?"she asked when Tsunade didn't

Tsunade nodded.

"Yes, we will officially pronounce you to be the three and the whole village will be there. As will some of other village, sort of like the chuunin exam. You will have to fight too, you will be challenged to prove your strength." she calmly explained.

Hinata swallowed. Sakura looked away uncomfortable, so did Tenten.

"Don't worry you three will be fine. Trust me, by the time the ceremony will take place, you three will have an unbreakable bond, you'll be more confident and have a hell of a lot power. You'll kick their ass.I'm sure of it" Tsunade spoke, hoping to be a comfort to the three girls.

They slightly relaxed and Tsunade got back to business again. She got up and walked around, so that she was standing behind them.

"Now I want your answer. Do you three accepts the power that lies within you and the responsibility?"

The girls looked up, something changed. Suddenly feeling the need, the need to have that power, the need to be complete. Something had always been missing, and now they knew what. Sakura stood and knelt before Tsunade.

"I do, Tsunade-sama" she spoke, her voice clear and loud no hesitation to be found. Hinata followed.

"So do I, Tsunade-sama" she spoke, more quietly then Sakura. Tenten bit her lip and doubted. What if she couldn't handle the strength? You're embarrassing. No, she needed to stop living for him, she needed to start living for her own. The power was calling her, this was her chance to be complete. She didn't need that darn bastard. Even Hinata didn't let her family stop her, why would she let a friend stop her? Her eyes flashed with different emotions, before she smashed down on her knees before Tsunade.

"And I, Tsunade-sama, so do I, we will not let you down"

Sakura and Hinata nodded, no they won't let her down, or anybody else for that matter.

Tsunade nodded satisfied, they wouldn't she was sure of it.

"Then, expose the area of your seals, I will open them one by one. After that I want you to move in together, and get used to each other, as the power. I will brief your sensei's and your parents for you, send them here after we're finished. Tomorrow you will have to ignore the questions your team-mates will give you. Lie if you have to, they will not know until the ceremony, understand? You're vulnerable in the early staged because you can't control it yet, if the word spreads out, you can be assassinated before you'll be able to control it. I don't care how much you trust them, no one beside the sensei's and parents must know, understand?"

"Hai, Tsunade-sama"

Tsunade nodded again.

"Good, let's get to work"