The Stars
by
BlackButterfly-RedRose.
Summery: She knew his plan all along. But it was only now that she had worked up the nerve to stop him. But it was too late.
Notes before reading: This is the redone chapter four.
Chapter four
Virgo
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The Virgo character is precise, refined, and a lover of cleanliness, hygiene and order. Conventional, with a rather reserved manner. They are usually observant, shrewd, critical, and patient. Supporters of the 'status quo', and conservative in all areas of life. Virgos are undemonstrative due to a coolness in their nature. Very selective, and non committal in friendship, they prefer to keep relationships on a superficial basis.
Quietly reserved, Virgos are polite and soft spoken people. Unassuming, outwardly cheerful and agreeable, they can be sensible, discreet, wise and witty, with an understanding of other people's problems which they tackle with deftness. Virgos find their friends among those who can help them move up the social strata. They can be name droppers as they like to associate with achievers.
Both sexes have considerable charmand dignity, which make some male Virgoans appear effeminate when they are not. In marriage they can be genuinely affectionate, and make good partners and parents. More concerned with the outcome than the process, Virgos lack spontaneity. They are meticulous planners, considering every detail and its effect. There is seldom much room for emotional involvement because the mind is always engaged and dominant. What they lack in passion they make up for in preciseness.
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Walking calmly away from Megumi, who she uncharacteristically wanted to pound said girl's ugly face in, she smiled innocently, while humming a soft tune. Two weeks until the Cherry Blossom festival. She supposed she would wear her favorite green kimono, with, of course, cherry blossom petals print. Once more, the upcoming festival reminded her who she was going with. Shisui, and more importantly, her promise. She was serious when she told him she'd think about joining his squad. Sarutobi knew her, and her skills, well enough to let her join without any test. But being an Anbu was serious business, and she couldn't exactly get in without one. Sighing, she walked around the town, looking for Shisui. She was sure he was back from his mission by now.
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"Well, the ram isn't lost, is it?" A soft, quiet voice asked from behind her. Sakura turned around to see one of her best friends from heaven and earth, Hinata Hyuuga. Her soft silk like hair trailed delicately across her shoulders, and her skin emitted a luminous glow, and her eyes of lilac shared the same colour of her silk kimono and obi. Her head held high, a small smile spread across the girls face as she returned Sakura's gaze.
Sakura grinned. "Not lost, just looking for some grass to feed on." She giggled. "What is thy fair lady of Virgo doing here?" she continued/
"I came to visit a friend, and you know perfectly well, Sakura Haruno, I descended from Virgo. I am not Virgo herself."
"Aa, but you might as well be." Sakura told her friend.
"My mother can't stand to be footloose or fancy free, Sakura. I wish I was like them." Hinata sighed as she said this, knowing that wishing wouldn't make it come true.
"But then, Hinata, you wouldn't be you!" Hinata shrugged slightly, arm in arm, the virgo and the ram, walked around Konoha amongst civilian mortals and traitors..
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Laughing together, Hinata had promised her support when Sakura asked to become Anbu. They walked in an equal and proud stride, heads held high, smiling like sisters would. When they entered the Hokage's tower, they were met with the sight of Uchiha Itachi and Uchiha Shisui, along with the Uchiha clan head. Sakura smiled at them all, Hinata following her example.
"Hokage-samma, Shisui, Itachi, and Uchiha-samma, this is my friend, Hinata Hyuuga. Hokage-samma, may we speak with you?"
"Whatever you wish to say, you can say it in front of them." he told her. Sakura nodded slightly.
"You must have realized, Hokage-samma, that I could be of some use, if only a little. That is why I wish to become apart of Anbu squad three." Sakura announced boldly. Shisui smiled at this, while Itachi hid his surprise. Fugaku, however, did not hide his feelings at all.
"Hokage-samma, I really must protest." Fugaku immediatly barked, glaring at Sakura. Hinata raised her eyebrows at this, but Sakura simply smiled.
"Fugaku, peace. That decision, little one, depends on your medical skills. Every one, come." Sarutobi announced.
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Sarutobi had led them to the hospital, into the emergency ward. Obviously, Sakura knew he wanted to see how much she had learned from Tsunade. She immediately switched to, what Naruto had called, her 'medic mode'. She commanded them to stand back, and examined the man closely. The man had suffered from severe 3rd degree burns. He also had a damaged nervous system, caused by a very rare poison. Sakura smiled. Itachi had caused the wounds. It was his style, whenever he did actually kill.
"Itachi-san, next time, try not to make it easy." she said, sending a small smile his way.
Folding up her sleeves, her hands began to emit a green emerald glow that rivaled the sheen of her eyes. She placed her hands firmly but gently on the man's skin. Beads of sweat formed on her forehead as time had passed. His skin began to heal before their eyes. Shisui smirked a triumphant smirk, while Itachi watched in complete awe. Fugaku grumbled under his breath, while Sarutobi's breast swelled up with such pride every one in the room could feel it. Hinata smiled at her friend and her skill, she was very proud of her, like Sarutobi was.
An hour later, the man was healed fully, and Sakura had some chakra to spare.
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Sakura had received her very own Anbu uniform and mask, but, unfortunately, she could not use it. Sarutobi had given her the goat mask, which made Shisui laugh. He proceeded to call her an 'old goat' afterwords, until Sakura had snapped and almost bit his head off.
"Shisui Uchiha, the reason that Hokage-samma gave me that mask is because I was born under the Ram, alright? Now shut it before I shove my foot up your ass!"
Shisui had stopped talking for awhile. Hinata had by then left to see her own family, and did not wish to see blood on Sakura's hands. (aka Murdering shisui)
The two Uchiha's and the Ram had by then gone to the bridge to meet the other member of squad 3.
"Kakashi Hatake." Kakashi greated, his hand grasping her own. Sakura smiled a bright smile, meeting the younger version of her sensei thrilled her.
"Sakura Haruno." she introduced herself.
"How come you guys are late?" Kakashi asked them.
"We're not. We told you 12 so you would be on time." Shisui laughed at the outraged Kakashi. Sakura chuckled, while Itachi seemed indiffrent. It reminded her of the times of team 7. Shisui was so much like Sai, making fun of an outraged Naruto, while Sasuke was so indifferent. And who was she in that picture? She was nothing in that picture. Just the one holding the camera.
"So, pinky. Care to tell me about yourself?" Kakashi asked, wipping out his famous Icha Icha Paradise.
"Aren't you a little young for porn?" Sakura asked. Kakashi blushed madly.
"It's a novel!!" he defended.
"Right, a novel full of sex scenes Jiraiya-samma peeked in on because he himself couldn't get laid." Shisui commented. Kakashi growled angrily, only causling more laughter in his case. Sakura sighed.
"I am Sakura Haruno, born on the 25 of March. My Zodiac sign is Aries, and I am a medic-nin. I know poisons like the back of my hand, and I can wip out an antidote for one in less than 30 minutes." Sakura answered, a bright smile on her face,
"Well, Sakura. Welcome to Squad three." Kakashi replied. They all knew that with Sakura there, things were going to change.