"True words of a father"

Back in the present

"Kaka-sensei?" Sakura asked. "Yea." Kakashi answered. "What happened to Sasuke?" Sakura asked in a sad tone. Hmm... She didn't say the -kun preffix. Kakashi thought. "He's probably out training." Kakashi said without looking up from his book. Sakura looked at him and put her head down. Is he mad at me? Nah. Oh! He's probably he's avoiding me. Sakura walked to a bench and lied down. She looked up and sighed, then closed her eyes. "Crap. I should be here crying! I should be training to get stronger! Also I have to focus on other things other than Sasuke!" Sakura wiped her face and smiled to herself. She got up and ran into the forest. Once she got there she started out easy. Hmmm... I should start with hand combat. With that she did some hand signs and about 7 clones of her's transported and got in a fighting stance. "Okay. Come at me!" Sakura yelled and her clones charged at her. She didn't know that somebody in the shadows was looking at her. "Do you think that she's the one?" a voice was heard. "Well, she's the onle one who has pink hair, and has incredable chakra control way beyond the Kyuubi." A more dark but cold voice said. "Right. So when do we grab her?" the voice said. "After Tsunade tells her about her gift." the cold voice said. The strange figures jumped away. "We'll get you. My precious Kohana." the cold voice muttered.(Guess who's that).

"What the hell was that?" Sakura heard something and also felt really strong chakra. "Hmmm..." Sakura pondered and shrugged it off. Just then an ANBU was teleported right next to her. "Sakura-san, Tsunade-sama whishes to speak to you. She said it was urgent that you hear this." the ANBU said and teleported someplace else. "Hm. What does Tsunade-sama want now?" Sakura thought. Sakura did a hand sign and teleported to Tsunade's office. Sakura knocked on the door and it automatically opened by itself. "Tsunades-sama? Shizune-sama?" Sakura got scared now. "Sakura-san... Please sit down." Shizune said. Sakura spotted the chair that was standing in front of Tsunade's desk. Tsunade opened the door, Ton-Ton in her arms, immediantly sat down. "Sakura we want to talk to you about things about you." Tsunade stared at her. "But I already know all about myself... What are you talking about?" Sakura was really scared now. Tsunade slapped down a file. Shizune picked it up and handed it to Sakura. Sakura looked at Shizune and Tsunade carefully and looked at the folder. Then looked at Tsunade again who nodded her head. Sakura gulped and opened the folder and her eyes went wide. It was her file. It contained everything about her. Her brith date, gender, etc., including something about her parents. Sakura looked at Tsunade and quickly took out the paper on her parents. They looked different. The woman that was holding her had red-orange hair, and the man who was also holding her but to the left had silver-white hair.

She scanned at the information about the two. The woman's name was: Orohime Haruno, And the man's name was: Anako Haruno. Sakura was on the verge of crying. She quickly seached for the parents she had been living with ever since. When she found them she saw the names of: Kanami Suzuki and Hitoku Kimora. Wait... why do they have different last names? Sakura thought. Sakura's tears were freely flowing down her face, then she closed her eyes to stop the tears. "Do you understand now Sakura?" Tsunade said. "W-why? They... how.. parents..." Sakura broke down, choking on her sobs. Tsunade's expression softened. "Your real parents were great ninjas. They were the top ten that my father has ever seen. But one day two years before the Uchiha massacre... Well... You used to have a clan... The Haruno Clan to be exact..." Tsunade stopped at stared at Sakura again. Sakura nodded her head again for Tsunade to go on. "On that faithful day your parents and the rest of the clan had died. It was some strange killing. A murder. But before anybody killed anybody, your mother ran out and placed you on a doorstep and rang the doorbell. You were confused about why you were left there. After your mother knew you were safe she went back to the clan's grounds and began to heal the wounded. Appearently your mother was a medic nin. But someone appear behind her and killed her. And so your mother was the only medic nin in your clan. After she awas killed the man continued to go on his rampage. And that's the end of your clan. Well there's you left." Tsunade finished and Sakura was just sitting there glued to her seat. Sakura got up from her seat, bowed.

But before Sakura could turn the knob, Tsuande called out. "Sakura, before you go, we must tell you something else." Tsunade held out a paper. On the front write Sakura. "Thats it." Tsunade said and Sakura left. Tsunade couldn't be any sadder for the girl. Outside, Sakura was walking and staring at the note that was given to her. What should I do? May be I'll open it when I get home. But my fake parents are there...Wait! I can move to Hinata's! Sakura thought and ran to her house. Once she was there she krept into her room through the window and packed her stuff into her backpack. Once she was done, Sakura looked at the house where she once lived and turned.

At the Hyuuga Mansion

The doorbell rang. "I'll get it!" Hinata said. (A/N- In my fanfiction Hinata doesn'y stutter) Hinata opened the door to see a crying Sakura. "Sakura-chan!" Hinata gasped. "What's the matter?" Hinata asked. "C-can I talk to your dad?" Sakura choked. "O-oh! Alright." Hinata said and ran inside the other room. Sakura sat on the chair and layed her head on the arm rest. Neji walked down the stairs and immediantly saw Sakura. Neji walked down and sat down next to Sakura. "Sakura-san?" Neji whispered. "Hm? Oh!" Sakura picked her head up and saw Neji. "Neji-kun!" Sakura exclaimed and turned around to wipe away her tears. Neji just stood there puzzled. Sakura turned around to face him. "What's wrong?" Neji hugged her and rubbed her back. Sakura calmed down a bit at Neji's touch. The door opened revealing Hinata and Hizashi. "Sakura. Come in here." Hizashi said and Sakura obeyed. Hinata and Neji started to get worried about Sakura when the door slid shut. "What's wrong with Sakura, Hinata?" Neji asked. "I don't know. But I bet it's really bad. I've never seen her cry like this. "Probably it was that Uchiha again. He always makes her cry like this." Neji scoffed. "No... its something worse." Hinata whispered and held her hand close to her chest. Worrying about her best friend.

"So you finally know the truth. Am I right?" Hizashi said. Sakura only shook her head sadly. Hizashi looked at the girl: blood-shot eyes, tear stains, and even her shirt was wet. The only thing he was feeling for her was sympathy. "So what are you going to do now?" Hizashi asked. "I was wondering if I could stay with you guys for a while, but not until I find a place of my own. Unless.. if that's okay with you." Sakura lowered her head. "Of course." Hizashi said. Sakura's head jolted up and looked Hizashi. Tears were coming out and she pursed her lips together. Sakura immediantly got up and hugged Hizashi. Hizashi smiled and hugged back with rubbing her head. "You know Sakura... me and your father were the best of friends. One day he said that:" If one day... If I died... please take care of my little girl." He told me." Hizashi told. Sakura released the hug and smiled. "Don't worry. You'll be safe here. Because whatever happens, and whatever what you do, we'll all still love you for who you are." Hizashi said. Sakura looked at him and her tears started to flow freely down her face. "Alright. Let's get going." Hizashi said and got up, later Sakura followed. They slid the door open and Hinata, also Neji fell down.

Hinata and Neji stood up. Hinata was crying, and well Neji, his eyes were red, looking like he was about to cry. "You eavesdropped didn't you?" Hizashi said. "Wahhhhhhh!!!!!!!" Hinata started to cry again. "I'll go now." Neji said and went back upstairs. Sakura and Hizashi sweatdropped. "Anyways, Hinata, will you go upstairs and help Sakura-san?" he said. Hinata nodded and motioned for Sakura to follow. "Here you are Sakura. If you need anything, I am the door across from you. And if you need Neji, he's the 4th door to the left of you. Good night." Hinata smiled and left. Sakura looked at the empty room. All was in it was posters, a drawer, bed, bathroom, and a TV. Nice place. Sakura thought and placed her bag on the floor. She slowly and quietly placed her clothes inside the drawers. She lied down on her bed. Soon sleep took over her.

Dream

A woman in her 20's was hugging a little girl 2 yr old. The girl had pink hair, sparkling emerald eyes, a bubbly atittude, and was always cheery. "Orohime!Come here, lets take a picture!" a man yelled over. "Coming Anako! Come on Sakura dear." Orohime called. The small chubby girl ran over and Orohime swept her up. "Alright! 1, 2, 3!" Anako clicked the botton and the flash went off. The photo came out showing the three together. Anako and Orohime were holding Sakura while she was in the middle. Her eyes were shut closed but at least she smiled. "Ahh... Pictures are forever." Orohime sighed. Anako and Orohime started laughing. Sakura started to giggle and chased a butterfly that happened to pass by her. Unfortunatly Sakura fell and scraped her knee, then she started to cry. A lot. Anako quickly ran to his daughter and placed a bandage over the cut. He kissed her forhead and Sakura stopped crying.

"Shhh.. It's okay." Anako said comforting her. Sakura giggled and ran inside. Anako and Orohime hugged as the watched their daughter.

2 yrs later...

4 year old Sakura was laughing. She was with one of her best friends how which she has known since birth, Hinata Hyuuga. Sakura, Hinata, and Hinata's mother was walking back to Sakura's family.

Sakura was left at the gates. She opened it and she gasped. Everybody was dead. Blood splattered everywhere. She looked everywhere for her father and finally found him. "Otou-san!" Sakura cried. "S-Sakura. Go and find your mother..." he trailed off when was he coughed out some blood. Sakura started to cry. Anako cupped her cheek and said, "Don't worry Sakura. I will always be with you. No matter what happens, no matter what you do, no matter what you say, I will always love. Always and forver." Anako said before he went limp. "Otou-san!" Sakura tried to wake him up but nothing happened. "Sakura!" Orohime called. "We have to get out of here! He's coming!" Orohime cried. Sakura looked at her limp father and ran to her mother. They reached another part of town and Sakura was dropped there. Sakura looked back at her mother's retreating figure. Sakura stayed out for a while. Just then... a blood curdling scream was heard far away. The door opened revealing a woman.

"Oh dear! Come inside!" the woman said. Sakura looked back one more time and turned back. That night when she slept in the bed she cried herself to sleep. The next night Sakura crept out of the window and went back to the compound only to see blood. When she ran to the deeper end of the compound, she found a man about 14 yrs old, sharingan eyes, and a cold smirk on his face. Sakura stepped forward a little more to see his face and gasped. It was Itachi. He was covered in blood, her clan's blood. Sakura fell down and started to cry. Itachi walked to her just for Sakura to back up. "Ahh... Dear Kohana... Did you think I wouldn't leave you behind." Itachi smirked. "W-why? My families, and friends... you killed them!" Sakura sobbed. "Ahh... That... I just wanted to test my skills... That's all." Itachi said and appeared behind her. Sakura looked back in fear. Itachi kissed her cheek and said, "Someday, I will come back for you... my little Kohana." Itachi once again kissed her cheek and disappeared.

Sakura was then left alone. It started to rain and Sakura headed to that house she was living in. Sakura then got lost and somethugs got in her way. But they were too young to be considered thugs, they were more considered of genin. "Hey look! It's that cherry blossom! She's one of the Harunos'! Get her, then we'll trade the Haruno's their money for her." the kid laughed. They grabbed Sakuar and tied her down. "Hey. Shouldn't you be bothering someone else your own size?" a voice was heard. Sakura looked at the figure ahead and gasped. "Sasuke-kun! Help!" Sakura cried then one of the kids shut her mouth. "What do you want?" the older kid asked. "Let her go. Fight me." Sasuke said. "No. We won't let the girl go... But we'll fight you." the guy laughed thinking Sasuke couldn't take him. "How about this. If you win, we give you the girl, and if you lose, you have to give us all the money you have but we'll still keep the girl." one of them suggested. "Alright." Sasuke said as he got in a fighting stance.

Sakura's eyes grew big. He couldn't take on 3 people! He is going to get hurt! Two of the kids jumped at Sasuke and so far Sasuke was the only one who was getting beat up. Sakura started crying. Sasuke couldn't take it anymore so then he collapsed. Sakura watched and cried harder. Just then a flame come out. Sakura opened her eyes to see Sasuke. The kid who was holding her got scared and ran. Sakura ran to Sasuke and helped him. "Sasuke-kun! Y-you saved me! Thank you!" Sakuar cried happily. Sasuke smiled as Sakura hugged him. "Sakura we have to go now." Sasuke said. Sakura noticed she has been hugging him for a long time and let go. They both looked at eachother and blushed. "I guess you have to go to your mom now." Sasuke started to walk. Sakura; hearing the words "mom", made her cry. Sasuke looked back and ran over to her. "Sakura? What's wrong?" Sasuke asked. "M-my mother is dead." Sakura wept. "What!?!?" Sasuke exclaimed. "So is my father and everybody else... Except me." Sakura cried harder. "W-who did it?" Sasuke was now too sad. "Y-your brother." Sakura whispered, but Sasuke could her it.

"What?! I-Itachi wouldn'y do that!" Sasuke stuttered. Sakura looked at him with believing eyes. Sasuke's eye went wide and fell to the ground. "S-Sakura I'm sorry. Do you want to stay with us?" Sasuke offered. "No thanks. I'll find someplace else." Sakura said and left. Sasuke watched her retreating figure and left himself. Also there was a shadow watching them. Sakura crept through the window and gathered her stuff. She left the house to find another place to stay. Just incase she brought money for rent. Since then, Sakura has been living on her own but when it came to going to school she needed the parents she had.

End of dream

Sakura stared out the window and remembered something. The letter! she thought and scavenged through her backpark until she found the letter that said "Sakura" on it. She finally found in and read the note:

Dear Kohana,

I am coming to Kohona in a week until I claim you. You better be ready.

Love,

Itachi Uchiha

Sakura scanned through the note over and over again. She shook her head and looked outside the window again. "Gahhh..." Sakura said to herself and closed her eyes. That night Sakura rememver what her father had said to her.

"Don't worry Sakura. I will always be with you. No matter what happens, no matter what you do, no matter what you say, I will always love. Always and forver."

Sakura smiled to herself. "The true words of a father." she muttered to herself before falling into a deep sleep.

Please R&R!!!!!!

Sanx u!!!!!!!!