Hey everybody! I'm finally on Christmas break. Some of you may know me from my other story, A Beautiful Mind. For those who are wondering about it, that story will continue, and this one as well. I hope to have them both completed by January, and it would help if people added their comments and suggestions so this story becomes successful. Anyway read, review, and enjoy!

Chapter 1: Preparation

The Present…

BEEP, BEEP, BEEP, BEEP…

Sakura awoke to the sound of her alarm clock. She smiled since she remembered it was her first day of school in a new high school. After swatting the off button on her alarm clock, she got up and went to the bathroom to get ready. Tsunade had thoughtfully hung her school uniform on the hook behind the bathroom door. Sakura showered and changed into the pretty navy sailor suit styled uniform, which was required for all the girls to wear. She then quickly brushed her straight, thick, waist length pink hair into a half ponytail and tied it with a simple, fluffy navy blue ribbon. She skipped back to her room to fetch her backpack and headed towards the kitchen, where Tsunade was making breakfast.

"Morning Sakura" she greeted the rosette with a smile.

"Good Morning!" Sakura replied cheerfully, sitting down to eat the meal that lay before her.

"I have your lunch here. Don't forget it" Tsunade said, holding up her lunchbox.

"I won't"

"Today I'm driving you to school because I don't have to work early at the hospital today, but tomorrow you're going to walk. Do you remember how to get there?" she asked.

"Yup. We've walked there a bunch of times already, remember?"

"I was just making sure" Tsunade replied, defending herself.

"I know" Sakura replied with a teasing smile.

After finishing breakfast, she ran upstairs to brush her teeth.

"Hurry Sakura! It's 7:50! You need to be there by 8:00!" Tsunade shouted.

The pinkette dashed down the stairs, grabbed her backpack and lunch, and locked the door behind her. Tsunade was already in the car waiting. Sakura quickly climbed in and they drove off to her new school.

"So, it's your senior year. After this, you'll be going to college" Tsunade commented.

Sakura gave a small nod.

"What's your high school called again?" Tsunade asked.

"Kahona High" Sakura replied as she fidgeted with her skirt.

"Don't be nervous. You're a bright girl Sakura and you'll make friends easily" Tsunade said.

Sakura gave another nod and Tsunade sighed.

"Your parents are probably so happy that you got that scholarship. You should be proud" she said in a gentle tone.

Sakura's mouth twisted into a bittersweet smile.

"Do you think they're watching me from heaven?" she asked softly.

"Always. They love their little girl" Tsunade replied.

Sakura sighed. Hearing those comforting words made her relax a little bit. It was hard not being able to remember her parents. Tsunade had taken her under her wing since they had died in an unfortunate…accident that shouldn't have happened.

"Do you know where the office is?" Tsunade questioned, breaking off her thoughts.

"I won't get lost, don't worry" Sakura replied with a laugh.

They finally arrived at the humongous high school, and Tsunade drove to the drop off area. The rosette climbed out of the small car and gave Tsunade a small peck on the cheek.

"Thanks for the ride!" Sakura called out as Tsunade drove away.

She beeped the horn in response and Sakura couldn't help the smile that spread across her face. The smile faded as she turned to face her new school, Kahona High.

Author's Note

So chapter one is finally completed! If you have any suggestions, ideas or comments, I'll be glad to receive them! Don't forget to review and see you guys later in the next chapter!