"And, finally, it's Christmas Break," Sakura muttered quietly as the loud school bell went off. The teacher didn't even bother trying to tell the kids her famous line, 'the bell doesn't dismiss you, I do.' It wouldn't have worked, all the students were shoving each other out of the room in chaos and excitement. Who wasn't happy about no school for three straight weeks?

Sakura really wasn't.

To her, those three weeks would be hell spent with her mother, or the now irritating visits to Ino's house. Sakura had always been the type to quickly close people out of her life, but now she really felt no need to let anyone into it. She just wanted to be alone with her books…

And try to solve her mysterious premonitions.

Sakura grabbed her back of the floor, swinging it over her shoulder as she made her way out of the now abandoned room. To her surprise, the hallways were nearly empty. She imagined that the school parking lot was a chaotic mess.

Her guess was right – people were fighting their way out of the parking lot, and the sight made Sakura smirk. That smirk disappeared quickly, however, as she saw Ino's car turning the corner.

"Did she… leave me?" Sakura whispered in disbelief. She stared at Ino's car with wide eyes until it finally disappeared. She felt a little tinge of anger forming, but there was nothing that Sakura could do at the moment; other than go back inside and away from the cold.

The library was open until four o'clock, which was the same time her mother got off work. Sakura had already sent her a quick text for her to pick her up on her way, and Sakura hoped that her mother wouldn't disappoint her by not showing up. She honestly didn't want to walk home in the freezing cold. Plus, she was wearing flats, and she didn't want to have to walk home in the four inches of snow in flats.

The library was empty besides the librarian and a guy with weird white hair and… A face mask? Sakura gave him a confused look, but quickly looked away when he smiled at her. Well, at least she thought he smiled at her. His eyes kind of gave it away.

Then, it hit her, and she pointed a finger at him and yelled out in shock. "Oh my god, you're Kakashi!"

The librarian shot her a glare for yelling, but didn't say anything about it. Kakashi, however, was staring at her with an expression of equal shock to her own. Sakura could see where knowing a complete stranger's name would be a little creepy.

"I-I'm sorry," Sakura stammered and quickly made her way to a table in the far back of the room. A blush spread across her cheeks, and she tried - unsuccessfully - to hide it.

Only a couple minutes had passed when she heard someone sliding into the chair across from her. She looked up from her book to see Kakashi – who was also reading a book, but that's what you do in a library, yes? – Staring at her.

She gulped, closing her book and looking back at him. "I already know you're here to help me. Right?"

Kakashi sighed. "Your premonitions are stronger than normal. Most psychics only have a premonition once a month, if they're lucky."

"Oh? And how would you know how many premonitions I've had?" Sakura snapped, glaring at him with suspicion.

"That's what we do. The organization I'm part of; we have technology that can sense supernatural things."

"And you've come here to what? Kill me off?" Sakura asked, her voice trembling a bit. She felt like she was in a movie or something.

"Of course not!" Kakashi laughed, rubbing the back of his head. He seemed like a harmless man. "We're trying to help people with special powers – like you – to not be killed off. From another organization called the Akatsuki."

"Figures." Sakura sighed, she had always known that if someone found out about her ability, they would send her way to be a government experiment. She wasn't really interested in that.

"What's your organization called, then?"

"It's not mine," Kakashi clarified, though he had no need to. "It's ANBU Black Ops."

"What does ANBU stand for?" Sakura asked curiously.

Kakashi shrugged innocently. "Who knows!"

"Okay…" Sakura gave him a look that stated she thought he was an idiot.

"Like a said before, your psychic ability is most odd. Frequent premonitions. And the fact that you black out so easily…"

"What's wrong with me?"

"Nothing, you're just not in control yet. It causes you to black out. Soon enough, however…" Kakashi put a strip of paper in his book to hold his place, and then slammed it close. "You'll get the hang of it, Sakura. Don't worry."

"I've heard that before," Sakura mumbled.

"Premonition?" Kakashi asked, like it was completely normal to be able to predict the future.

Sakura just nodded. She thought about telling him about her other ability, her healing one. She voted against it, though. She had no idea who this man was, nor did she trust him in the least bit. Just because he claims to want to help her out doesn't mean she was going to start telling him her whole life's story.

"We need to get back to Pennsylvania. There's someone your age with powers like yours… Though, he probably doesn't know it yet."

"You want me to leave New York? What about my mother? And Christmas?" Sakura argued, shaking her head in protest.

"You're eighteen, leave a note. And what do you think is more important? Another Christmas or finding out who you really are?"

"I don't have anything packed."

"We can make a stop."

"This is…" Sakura bit her bottom lip, trying to find the right words. "Illogical, suicidal. But, I want to know how to control this. So, if that means leaving New York… Then so be it."

"Where the heck did Kakashi go?" Naruto exclaimed, waving a piece of paper in his hand. "I was suppose to give him this signed test…"

Shikamaru snorted. "Stop failing your tests and you wouldn't have to worry about that. And Kakashi took off after first hour. Said he had important business to take care of. Probably went off to go flirt with High School chicks."

All three of them chuckled at that idea.

"Probably went to go spend his Christmas Break in the magical city of New York," Naruto threw in, trying to imagine the laid-back Kakashi in a big city. It caused the boys to give another round of laughter.

"He probably works for some secret organization that fights bad guys… And stuff," Chouji said. Instead of laughter, Chouji just received two bored expressions.

"Don't be an idiot, Chouji," Shikamaru finally said, shaking his head. Chouji just shrugged innocently, returning to his BBQ Chips.

"Yeah, well," Naruto began, giving an exasperated sigh. "I need this turned in otherwise he'll fail me!"

"I'm sure he'll understand," Shikamaru replied with his usual irritated tone. "Just go home and enjoy your Christmas Break."

"Gotta find Hinata first!" Naruto shouted as he ran away, keeping his eyes open for a certain girl.

Giving up on his search two minutes later, Naruto found himself entering Kakashi's room. He figured he'd drop off the test anyway, in hopes that Kakashi would have some pity for him. However, a letter with his name on the top caught his attention. He picked it up.

Naruto,

I would just like to inform you that you'll probably have a house guest when I get back from New York; I'll explain everything to you later. Just make sure to inform Jiraiya.

Also, don't bother turning that signed test in. You fail! Happy Holidays.

Yours truly,

Kakashi Hakate.

Naruto stared, dumbfounded at the letter.

"Failed...? House guest? YOURS TRULY?"

"I hope you know that it's 4:00."

Suigetsu ignored Sasuke, rubbing his eyes and giving a big yawn. He was still in his pajamas, and he was still pretty tired.

"Long night."

"Oh," Sasuke replied. "You missed your last day before Christmas Break."

"We do nothing that day anyway!" Suigetsu shouted, plopping down on the other side of the couch.

"You wouldn't know, I bet you've gone to school like four days this entire month!" Karin yelled, storming into the living room. She had arrived home about two hours ago, but she was still sporting her work uniform.

"Not true, bitch. Back out of my life!" Suigetsu shouted right back, and Sasuke resisted the urge to punch him.

"You're the most annoying thing that has ever showed up at my doorstep!" Karin cried out.

"And the best thing," Suigetsu quickly added in before Juugo appeared from the kitchen. He just frowned.

Karin shook her head, taking her seat next to Sasuke; she was a bit too close for his tastes, but he didn't push her away.

"Sasuke…" Karin purred. "This came in the mail for you."

She handed him a yellow envelope he didn't realize she had been holding. He stood up, pushing his way past the clutter on the floor and into the kitchen.

When he opened the envelope, he was surprised to find a train ticket to Pennsylvania, and a letter written on old-styled paper. The handwriting was surprisingly neat and feminine.

Sasuke,

If you're interested in learning how to control that power, I'd suggest you use that ticket. I'll find you, so don't worry about finding me. I see great potential in you…

And I know one thing that's for sure: One day, you'll be stronger than your weak-minded brother.

Orochimaru.

Sasuke stared at the ticket in his hand; it was one for tonight at 8:10, though he wasn't sure if that gave him enough time to ponder over it. He did know one thing, this 'Orochimaru' spoke of his brother as if he knew him…

And if he knew his brother, than there was no way Sasuke would give up an opportunity to find him.

I ran it through spell check, and re-read it a couple times, but I'm not very good at picking out mistakes. So, please tell me if I have any typos. haha.

Also, no reviews? D:

Is it really that bad? ;-;