Hi! Here is the new chapter!
Took me a long time to finish it so review. Facing a writers block right now! review!
She dragged herself home. She was tired inside out. The fight earlier wore her down and her side still hurt from Jerk-sama's kick. And on top of all that she had the utmost displeasure of hearing that she was deceived and used by Jerk-sama's older brother!
"I'm home!" she called out even though she doubted she will hear a reply. But still, it felt she should say it for old time's sake.
"Welcome home Sakura!" someone replied.
'Huh? Oh no! It's her! Annoying Bastard-sama! Heh… to be honest I am glad she is here. I feel relieved that I don't have to face loneliness.'
"Sakura! Come here and tell Godmommy-Tsunade about your day!" she called out from the kitchen.
"Why should I?" Sakura said rebelliously.
"Because I want to know, that's why!" Tsunade told her when Sakura walked into the kitchen. The table had delicious, hot food set on it. Sakura almost drooled but caught herself just in time.
Sakura sighed and sat down at the table. She stared longingly at the food but managed to break her stare away from the food long enough to look at Tsunade. She looked up at Tsunade and started telling her about her day. "I was put in the same team as Naruto and Jerk-sama! Can you believe it?"
"Who is Jerk-sama?" Tsunade felt sorry for whoever it was. Sakura always named people who made an impression on her or just pissed her off or she just named them for something they are. Like kindness or jerkiness. She felt sorry for her next "name" victim.
"Uchiha! That jerk!"
"oh." She stifled a giggle. 'I wonder what he did to her to piss her off?'
"We are on war! HELL YA! AND I AM GOING TO WIN NO MATTER WHAT! HE KICKED ME!" she told Tsunade as if she knew what Tsunade was just thinking.
"Why did he kick you?" Tsunade's voice became dangerously low. She poured some juice for herself and offered some for Sakura but Sakura declined. Sakura started eating and continued to talk.
"Don't talk with your mouth full!" Tsunade scolded.
"Bite me!" Sakura snapped back and continued eating and talking.
Tsunade sighed. Sakura told her about her day.
"We were training and he pissed me off and we got serious when we fought! I performed the katon housenka on him! He got mad and then he kicked me and pinned me to the ground that pervert and then…" she spoke so quickly but then she rested her head on her hand and had a dreamy expression on her face. "And then…we talked…" she sighed while still wearing that ridiculous dreamy expression.
"y-you TALKED!" she spat all the juice she was about to drink from the surprise and the juice landed on nothing else but Sakura and the hot, steamy, delicious looking food. Sakura's eyes went wide open. She was surprised from the juice attack then thoroughly disgusted when she realized where the juice came from, Tsunade's mouth. Yuck!
Sakura stared disgustedly at Tsunade. Her features set into a scowl. "Gross. You. Are. Gross!"
"Sakura! I am so sorry! I was surprised and shocked that the human ice cube actually talked with someone! And- hey! Don't go! Come back! Where are you going? Your food!" she apologized and asked Sakura as Sakura got up and left the kitchen.
"I suddenly lost my appetite." She drawled out coldly. "And I am going to shower because I am sweaty AND STICKY THANKS TO YOU! GOODNIGHT BASTARD-SAMA!" she went upstairs and shouted the last bit as she slammed the bathrooms door.
Tsunade just stared at the food now soaked with juice. Her eyebrows twitched in annoyance. "I messed up big time! Sheesh! Nothing I do seems right! I always mess things up!" she slammed her fist on the table. The table cracked a bit. "Oops! If she finds out she'll kill me! As if she doesn't hate me enough already."
She looked at the food again. "Yuck! I guess it really is gross!" she sighed and went outside.
Sakura got out of the shower and dried herself in her room. She brushed her pink hair and wore her pajamas. It was a plain red pajama, with long pants that has white dots and a plain red short-sleeve red shirt. She tucked herself in bed and stared at the ceiling. She began sighing after each memory of today.
'What a hectic day this has been…I bet no girl aged 15 had this much trouble! It's always me! but still…wow…there is so much happening and sometimes I feel like crying and crying, oh shit now I am crying...haha, this is weird I am crying and I am not ashamed. My pillow is getting wet and I don't care even if I feel sad and betrayed. But in the end, I know I can feel! I guess the numbness in my heart is fading. I can feel! Thank you Jerk-sama for making me realize that crying isn't only for the weak! I really taught myself something today! And I will abide all my rules! I promise! I am strong and I don't need to prove it to anyone…but…when I find him…that demon…the snake eyed demon…there is not turning back and I have to face forward and kill him even if it costs me my life! It's true that only some will be sad but I will only be a memory that will be forgotten after some time. So no one will truly care. Bastard-sama will be sad, I know and I know she never gave up on me when I left but that's only because she never knew if I was really dead. So when I really die and she sees my corpse she will cry…wow, somebody actually crying for me. It's hard for me to believe. It kind of makes me feel happy when I know somebody will be sad for me. I am weird. Feeling happy because somebody will feel sad, sad for me…oh well. Che, I can't sleep! I need to go outside. I feel so trapped. I am not used to the indoors much. After all I did spend half of my life outdoors with…him. Itachi! That bastard traitor. I really need some fresh air right now! I want to think!'
She didn't want to go downstairs even though she knew Tsunade left. She heard the door slam. She looked around her room and saw the window. She smiled and went to the window. She didn't even bother to change since not many people will be outside but even if there were people outside, she didn't care. And she isn't going outside in the streets but some hill she remembered although very vaguely. She felt nostalgic just thinking about it. She went there a lot when she was a kid with her best friend whenever she felt troubled or sad or for privacy or just for fun. She still doesn't remember her name though.
She got out and hopped from one roof to the other and from one tree branch to the other swiftly. She didn't know where she was going. Not exactly but her legs moved as if they no exactly where. Going through the streets at night and seeing her village once more made her realize how much she missed it. She really didn't appreciate her village back then as she should but now she knew how much it's really worth. Everything.
Going through the village at night already made her feel refreshed. She kept on going to what seemed minutes even though it really was a long while. Suddenly there were no more houses just trees. She kept on hopping from one tree to the other until she came to an abrupt stop. The just stared bewilderedly. The sight before her was breathtaking. Truly beautiful. The moon was full and shining brightly. The stars were scattered everywhere and shining brightly. As if there was a competition on which star would shine the most or more likely which star would outshine the moon. Even though it was impossible it appeared to Sakura logical. They were just so bright. The grass was green and the moonlight reflected on the smooth surface of each grass. Daisies were everywhere. Simple and most humble of flowers yet beautiful and breathtaking. Its light colored petal contrasting with the bright green of grass. Flowers of each kind and color were everywhere. No wonder she always came here with her friend before. It was beautiful.
She got down from the tree and went at the highest part of the hill. There she lay down and stared at the sky. "Beautiful! I have never seen anything more beautiful!" she whispered.
She felt so good that she began humming a song that she and her friend made before. It was their own song. She hummed it. It was soft and sweet not loud and fast not slow but just right. She knew she had a nice voice although not as great as her friend. So she usually hummed the tune and her friend sang the words. They used to sing it a lot. At school, at the shops, the playground, everywhere they go. They sang it. It was like their trademark. Everyone complimented her friend for her beautiful voice and urged Sakura to sing but Sakura shyly said no. Even though she wouldn't sing to people she sang to her friend in their privacy. Her friend wanted Sakura to sing along with her but Sakura was shy so she just sang for herself or to her friend.
She closed her eyes and began humming even louder and clearer. She smiled slightly while humming. 'What were the words again? Oh yea! I think I'll sing! No one is here to hear me anyway!'
She began singing softly yet in tune.
Just when I thought I had to make it alone
You were right there by my side
Making a stand holding my hand, the way you do
Then to remind me of a "me and you"
She began to sing even louder and more brilliantly. Her smile grew.
When I'm with you all my fear disappears
Like if I reach I'll touch the sky
You've got my back, pick up my slack when I can't see
But nothing keeps me up like knowing we'll be
She suddenly heard a light rustling and sensed a slightly strong chakra. Very familiar though. She felt it before. She turned around quickly and saw a girl who has blond hair and bright blue eyes but not as bright as Naruto though. The girl smiled friendly. She looked familiar. Sakura felt at ease with her. She didn't know why.
"Don't stop! Sing please! Your voice is beautiful!" the girl pleaded softly, in a whisper. Sakura nodded and smiled.
Friends forever
Face whatever
Friends forever
Yay! We're never gonna be apart
The girl giggled. Sakura smiled but then she felt a bit awkward. She glanced at the girl and the girl gave an encouraging smile. She continued to sing.
You and me we are so oddly the same
The way we think, the way we play
Right from the start, so off the chart, about this thing
But we didn't know at first that we were making
The girl started to hum while Sakura sang. They both smiled at each other. Sakura still laying on the grass with her hands behind her head and the girl hugging her legs to her chest. They made beautiful music that would lighten any mood not to mention they were both a sight for sore eyes.
Friends forever
Bond together
Friends forever
Yeah! We'll always be there
Oh yes there also can be times that get rough
And all that can be said is "sorry"
That we were wrong and said some meaningless stuff
And we'll go on together through any nasty weather yeah!
Friends forever
Friends forever
Bond together
Friends forever
Friends forever
Friends forever
Bond together
Friends forever
Face whatever
Friends forever
Bond together
Sakura joined the girl as they hummed after they finished the song. Back then, Sakura's friend always hummed a bit after she finished singing. It meant the song is almost done. They hummed the last note together than laughed.
"That was a pretty song." The girl said.
"Thanks. I used to sing it with my best friend long ago."
"You used to? You mean you guys don't sing it together anymore?"
"No, we haven't."
"Why?"
"Because I left five years ago. I just came back. Two days ago." Sakura didn't know why but she could tell this girl everything. She felt safe.
"Why did you leave?"
"I was on a quest."
"A quest for what?"
"To get stronger and kill someone."
"Why do you want to kill someone?"
"He killed my parents."
"Oh…I am sorry." The girl said very sadly. So sadly that Sakura turned to face her. She was surprised that a girl she just met would feel that sadly for her troubles.
"Don't worry about it. I already made up my mind. You know, my friend, you remind me of her. She helped me get stronger."
"She left with you? I thought you left her behind." She asked. If you listen closely, you could hear a bit of bitterness in her tone. Sakura, of course, was too dense to notice.
"I did leave her behind." She said sadly but quickly added an explanation before the girl asked anything. "She didn't train me or anything. She made me stronger where it most counts."
The girl smiled. She knew the answer but still she asked. "Where is that?"
"The heart…" Sakura smiled warmly. "She made my heart strong. Without her, I would still be bullied and be self conscience. I wouldn't have the heart to leave this village to get stronger. She made me strong enough so I can face my problems alone and I became independent." Sakura stated proudly.
"I see."
"She told me something that I still remember so clearly."
"And what is that?"
"She is a flower that is blossoming beautifully and I am a bud."
"You make her sound vain."
"She isn't. Well maybe a little but hey don't get me wrong. She is a flower and I am a bud that has a future. It is all about how I grow and evolve. This bud can either blossom beautifully or wither away. I choose to blossom and I am. I still am growing though, I didn't blossom fully but someday I will and that day is when I kill my family's murderer. I will be satisfied after that and then I can live normally."
"You know, I had a friend. We always went here whenever we felt like it. We were like sisters. I always helped her. I was her instructor. I sometimes was strict but only because I love her. I gave her many examples and advices. I hope she truly understands what I meant. We came here mostly when we felt sad. The view is beautiful and it lifts our spirits. We always felt better. Tell me, is something troubling you?"
"Yes." Sakura replied without hesitation.
'You can tell me, but only if you want to."
"I'll trust you. I am in a team with two boys. One is loud and the other is a jerk. We all have a dark past. At least I believe so. The jerk is strong. The blond I don't know much about him. We fought today and he won. The jerk, I fought with the jerk. I preformed a jutsu he recognized and it was special. He told me we would exchange information. Where I learned the jutsu for his story. I told him my story. When I left the village a man rescued me. He taught me for a long time. Half the years I left. Then he left me and told me it was for my safety. I admired him and considered him my new family. I loved as my brother. Turns out the man was the jerk's brother. The man murdered his entire family and used me as a tool to remind his brother of him. He made me stronger so the jerk can train and get strong because of me. And to have a taste of how his brother's techniques are. That sly monster. He betrayed me." Sakura began to shed tears. The girl hugged her and patted her back.
"Don't worry. You are you. Not a tool. You got stronger by him, that's true, but that was only accomplished by your strength and will power. Now get stronger by yourself and learn from those who care and love you."
"That's the problem. I don't know who I can trust anymore!"
"Your comrades! Believe it or not, you all are a team. All three of you make one! Together forever!"
"Thank you." Sakura sniffed. "Thank you for telling me this." She began to yawn.
The girl got up and started picking flowers. "Why are you picking flowers?" Sakura asked.
"I love a man. And I want to express myself with the language of flowers. I know he doesn't acknowledge me and consider girls a pain in the butt but I will try even though it could take an eternity."
"Love is nice but stupid. I can't love, I don't mind being loved. It feels nice but not necessary. If anyone loves me I don't care but I will make them know that I don't have time to love. I have a goal to accomplish."
"You are contradicting yourself."
"How?"
"You talk about emotions as if they were the most important thing in the world then you say they are stupid."
"I was talking about another kind of love. Family love! Now I am talking about lover's love."
"Love is love. It comes in many forms but it still is one thing!"
"Ahh forget it!"
"You are very stubborn Sakura!" 'Like you always were, my cherry blossom friend!'
"I know." She yawned again. She closed her eyes and the last thing she saw was the girl looking lovingly at her. That puzzled her. She was slowly drifting into sleep but a thought lingered in her mind before she sleeps. 'I finally remember her name, Ino! I missed you my friend! Helping me as ever I see.' she started to snore. She was drowning her sleep.
'Sakura you grew so much. I can't believe you forgot me! Your best friend. You did blossom so much! Just forget your obsession with revenge and you will be perfect. Just forget it! You have so much to live for don't waste your life with useless revenge.'
The girl turned away and headed toward the village. She left Sakura sleeping soundly. "Goodnight Sakura…my cherry blossom."
Yay! Finally done with this chapter! The friends meet! Finally! Ino and Sakura, best friends forever! Of course rivalry will ignite between those two. So how was the chapter? Please tell me whoever reads this! Review! I really need a review! And help! I am facing a minor writer's block! I have many ideas but I am not arranging them properly. I don't like to write first drafts because its troublesome and I will end up changing everything. I am bad at planning. So yea, I need help. Anyone willing to help me send me a msg or anything. I need help fast. And I am aiming to reach 100 reviews when I add this chapter. Oh yea, I also want to apologize for the long update. This has been a very busy period in my life. Everything was mixed up. I was rarely home and if I was, I want to watch tv and play playstation and chat with friends and there was no time for being lazy. I am not a lazy girl and I don't like laziness. so now you see how hectic my life is but don't worry, I will finish this story even if it was the last thing I do! ;p
The song sakura was singing, I just went to and typed in the search thingy friends forever. And I got this song including many others. I wanted a song that was not too mature because after all, children made it up! (ino and sakura) its called friends forever by puffy amiyumi. Never heard of her. Have you? Anyway reviewwwwwwwwwww! Thank yous next chap.!
