Hi again guys,

I've been trying to update as quick as possible (been writing during school xD)

I hope you enjoy this chapter, and I hope you review too :)

Singing Alice

Naruto: A New Tale

Chapter 3

Sakura sat there, stunned at what her teacher had just said.

All of a sudden, her face flushed and she became flustered.

"Wh-what are you trying to say! Me? Like Naruto? You're crazy!" she denied, waving her arms like crazy.

In her head she was actually contemplating the idea.

She mentally shook her head.

It was so confusing. She had liked Sasuke for a long time, and thought she still did...but then, she sometimes thought Naruto was alright too...

"Argh! I don't know who I like anymore!" she yelled out in frustration.

The teacher stood up.

"Well, I have to go now. Think about the idea a little. See you" and with that, the silver haired teacher left.

As he walked out the door however, he gave a small smile.

'My students are growing up...' he thought to himself.

About 5 minutes later, while Sakura was having a mental debate about who she liked, Naruto walked back into the room.

"So...what was all that about?" he asked her, curiously.

"Oh, no-nothing..." she trailed off.

To her relief, he just shrugged and continued.

"Oh, and while I was outside, Shizune stopped and said, when you recover, we both have another mission"

Sakura looked surprised.

"Another mission with just the two of us?" she asked.

It was really rare for both of them to be put on a mission together, let alone being put on a mission together twice in a row.

"That's what I've been told" he replied, though he was also confused.

"Anyway, sorry Sakura-chan but I have to go now, too" he said.

"It's fine. See you tomorrow" she replied.

She was actually a bit relieved that she would get some time to herself, but that relief was short-lived.

About ten minutes after Naruto had left, her three students came rushing through the door.

"Sakura-sensei!" yelled Mai and Yuuki, as they rushed up to her.

Nagi had the slightest bit of worry on his face.

"Are you okay?" asked Mai.

"Can you tell us what happened?" asked Yuuki.

"Sorry guys, this one's top secret" she replied, feeling relief about that part- she didn't want to tell them what had happened.

The three students sighed.

They were used to this by now; pretty much all of the missions Sakura went on were top secret.

"So, when you get better, can you keep training me? I think I'm improving!" Mai said excitedly.

The girl was referring to the medical-nin training Sakura was giving her.

Sakura was very proud of Mai, as she was turning out to be a faster learner than herself.

"Sorry Mai, but I have a mission. Maybe you could ask Master? She could help with your training".

Mai groaned.

"I like it better when YOU train me, Sakura-sensei" she replied.

"Why do you have another mission, anyway?" Yuuki asked.

The three all stared at their teacher waiting for her answer.

"Well...I don't know..."

The three sweatdropped at their teachers answer.

At that moment, one of the nurses walked through the door.

"That's enough you three. Your sensei needs her rest" she told them.

After much groaning they left the room, once again meaning Sakura would have piece and quiet.

Sakura smiled at the nurse, silently thanking her.

The nurse replied with a soft smile before leaving the room.

Sakura took this time to take a nap.

She closed her eyes and soon fell asleep, with a small smile on her face.

She re-opened her eyes to a very familiar face.

"Master?" she asked, curiously.

She was, of course, happy to see Tsunade, but it was very rare that Tsunade would find the time to visit her-even if she was in hospital.

"Why are you here?" Sakura asked.

Her eyes took in the room and she noticed someone else she knew...

"Konan...?" she trailed off, not sure if it really was the girl who had earlier helped to destroy Konoha.

"Sakura, I have something very important to talk to you about. Are you feeling okay?"

"Yeah, I feel fine Master" Sakura replied as she sat up in her bed.

Tsunade took a deep breath before she began speaking.

"You remember Konan, don't you Sakura?" Tsunade asked her student.

Sakura was confused, but nodded her head slightly.

"Well, Konan came to inform us of something..." Tsunade trailed off and Konan continued.

"I know I used to be your enemy, but please listen to what I have to say..."

Sakura nodded and let Konan continue.

"One of my paper clones was spying on Uchiha Sasuke and his team... They overheard a conversation... It seems they are planning to start a war" Konan had become very interested in her feet while she had been talking.

Sakura on the other hand had frozen.

Her mind was spinning.

Why would he do this? If he did... The people of Konoha would never welcome him back alive...

It was stupid...but she believed that he would still return to Konoha one day.

"Wait, how can he start a war, when there's only four of them...?" she asked, but almost instantly wished she hadn't.

They were looking at her like she was an idiot.

"Um...don't you know?" Konan asked her.

"Know what?"

Tsunade and Konan sweatdropped.

"Well, we thought you already knew...about the hidden village of the moon" Tsunade replied, her brow furrowed.

"The hidden village of what?" was all Sakura could reply with.

She was really confused.

"Well, Uchiha and his team seemed to have joined forces with a large group of other rogue ninja. Together, they've created this 'Hidden Village of the Moon'".

Sakura stared blankly.

Sasuke...created a new hidden village?

Impossible...The Hidden Village of the Moon...

It couldn't possibly exist, right?

How did you like that chapter? Please read and review guys :D The next chapter should be up sometime either this weekend or beginning of next week.

Oh, and I know Konan's appearance was a bit sudden, but I'll explain it in the next chapter...

Bye guys,

Singing Alice