Bloody Blossom
The streets of Konoha were beginning to darken as Sakura made her way home from their meal at Ichiraku.
Dinner was . . . eventful, to say at the least.
The boys had decided it would have been amusing to have a ramen eating contest, winner gets to pay all. Thankfully Sakura had the brains her two teammates were currently lacking to back down a battle she could never win.
"Hey teme," Naruto called out, mouth filled with ramen.
Sasuke shot him a disgusted look before slurping down a noodle himself, swallowing he answered a "What dobe?"
"I bet I could eat Ramen than you!" He grinned mischievously. "Proof that I'm the better ninja!"
Sasuke snorted. "Keep dreaming dead last, you can hardly be called a ninja much less a good one."
"Oh yeah! I dare yah!"
"Fine."
"Loser gets the bill!"
"Sure you want that? You'll end up broke by the end of the night." He smirked. "Dobe."
"TEME!" Naruto glared at Sasuke from across the bar which he gladly returned with as much hate of his own.
"Heh." Sakura watched in amusement at the two, who was currently stuffing noodles down their throats, as she took a sip of her own miso ramen.
"Ne, Sakura-chan! Do you want to join us?" Naruto asked eagerly.
Sakura lifted up a delicate brow and stared at Naruto who was looking at her expectantly with Sasuke behind him staring at her.
"Iiye, Naruto-san," she replied and dug her pocket for the right amount of money and placed it down on the counter. "I shall leave now, and I'll see you both tomorrow for the test." She walked out of the bar with the two watching her leave. She paused for a second and told her two teammates to disregard what their sensei had said about not eating breakfast and just do so. She didn't let the two have any time to reply before she disappeared into a swirl of red rose petals, and onto a different street; the one near to her apartment complex.
Sakura made her way up the winding stairs of the tall building, occasionally greeting the elders that passed her way and receiving treats they love to give her as she accepted them with polite smiles and gestures. Upon reaching the last floor she gazed upon the sun setting at the peak of the Hokage Mountains, she never took her eyes off the beautiful sight not even when darkness enveloped the orange sky.
"Meow."
Looking down she saw a black cat with blood red eyes gleaming with mischief, one eye had a scratch over it that left a pinkish scar, its tail was long that was split into half near end, its paws were white completely contrast to its overall appearance and to complete the look it had a thick tuff of fur on top of its head right between the ears.
"Hello." Sakura crouched down and stared at the cat with her usual blank eyes.
The cat tilted its head to the side.
Reaching forward to scratch its ear she whispered "What are you doing here?" it answered with a satisfied purr certainly enjoying her actions.
"Mew." The cat slid under her hand and used her hand as a way of perch itself on her shoulder to gain access to her cheek. It gave her an affectionate lick before nuzzling into her neck.
Sakura smiled a small smile and took the small cat into her arms and cradled it protectively. "Do you want to stay with me?" She heard a soft mewl as the cat nudges her arm.
"Oh . . ." She held the cat out at arm's length and stared at it for a good five seconds. "You don't have a tag, so I guess it will be okay." She draped the cat over her shoulder like what you would very much do to a baby; she unlocked her apartment door and closed it shut as she arrived inside. Walking into her living room she placed the cat down onto the couch and headed into her room.
"I'll be right back." She mumbled as she made her way over to her room.
Her room was simple enough; Dark gray walls, a queen sized bed, a dresser and a closet. Walking over to her bed side table, she opened the drawer and pulled out a small black box, opening it she picked up a small gold bell and a maroon ribbon. She closed the box and returned it to its proper place.
Thump.
Startled, Sakura did what any self respecting shinobi would do: she threw a kunai.
"Mew."
Sakura's eyes widened in realization and quickly threw another kunai to change its course of direction. Sadly things didn't go her way; though her plan worked she didn't expect her second kunai to completely miss and embed itself on her wall though she was glad when her newly adopted cat had some reflex and dodged the kunai before it could even hit him.
Sakura breathed in a sigh of relief as the cat made its way over to her bed and sit beside her, scratching its ear she chuckled. "You have some skill neko-san."
"Meow."
"Do you see this?" She held up the bell for it to see and jingled it a little. "Would you mind if I put it on you?" She asked and watched as the black cat tilt in head to the side and stare at the trinket in her hand.
"Mew." Taking it as a sign of acceptance sakura smiled and tied the bell around its neck using the maroon ribbon. "There," she finished tying it into a small bow under its chin.
"I guess it would be appropriate for me to name you," Sakura scratched it behind its ear. "After all."
"Mew."
"Chii."
"Onii-sama?"
"Hm? What is it cherry?"
"Outo-sama. . ."
"What about him?"
"He's a really powerful ninja isn't he?"
"He. . . He is."
"So that's what made him be the clan head right?"
"Yes, He was a skilled Haruno and he had more than enough power to do so."
"But even though Outo-sama is a great leader. . ."
"What is it, Cherry?"
"I think onii-sama would be a better clan head!"
"…"
"After all! Onii-sama is the greatest ninja ever!" giggle "I'm sure you'll surpass father in no time at all!"
Chuckle
"Me? Clan head?" Laugh "That will never happen cherry!"
Pouts "Why not?"
"Because, why would I even bother with such a useless clan for?"
"…"
"I'd rather have them all killed than to lead a clan of bloody weaklings."
Sakura woke up with a start, her body drenched in sweat and breathing harshly irregular. "W-what . . . what was that?" standing up she walked into the bathroom and scooped up some water and proceeded to wash her face. She stared up at her reflection and frowned when she saw bags under her eyes appearing once more. "That dream again . . ."
Sakura sighed and dried herself off with a towel, glancing over to her clock the dark red 1:21 a.m. glared at her. Sighing once more feeling that she couldn't sleep anymore she walked over to the shower and started to bathe. After 15 minutes she emerged wrapped in a fluffy black towel and headed over to her closet eager to finish dressing up and get some training down.
"Mew,"
Glancing over to her bed she found Chii currently lounging on her bed.
Sakura let out a small smile before opening the window and sat by the sill waiting. "Want to come with me for some training, Chii?"
"Meow."
With that the two leapt out the widow and headed straight towards the training grounds.
I know right? SHOOOORT!
Ugh O.o i've been so busy lately hadn't had time to update my other storied D:
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