Big Sale
Gai ran into the ring! He looked worried.
"Slow down Sakura. You'll hurt him" he shrieked. Sakura stopped beating Lee to a pulp.
"Hey, he asked for it Gai. And I don't really like guys in spandex jumpsuit things" she said nonchalantly and laughed. Gai picked up the poor boy and started to head to the medical wing of the building.
"Your dismissed, Sakura. Go get some supper" yelled Gai as he entered the building. Food sounded good, but Sakura didn't know where to get it. Suddenly she felt lonely and frightened. She didn't like to be alone. Two men walked past her. So she followed close behind them, hoping to find food. They had been talking about their lives before they were captured. Sakura then got to thinking about her life in Osaka. It wasn't all luxuries, but it was home. And she had people who cared for her there, well at least she did before. Tears started to sting her eyes.
Then she smelled FOOD. She realized her mouth was watering. They had walked into a kitchen type place. She got into line. Sakura looked around; the other people in the room had plates filled with so much food it was like a feast for yourself.
"What can I get you little girl" asked the chef?
"Um, I'll have soup, bread and water" she answered.
"You can have 24 more items" laughed the man.
"No thanks. You can have the rest" Sakura smiled.
"Alright, heres your food," said the man! Sakura thanked him and sat at one of the tables. Some of the other men were staring at her, she felt pretty uncomfortable. Shika and Kakashi walked in. They both had a slight limp. Sakura ran over to them.
"Are you guys alright, is there anything I could do for you" Sakura pleaded!
"We're fine, hoe 'bout you" They said together.
"I'm alright, just really tired, can you guess what?" Sakura asked
"No, what" Kakashi answered. Sakura was jumping up and down!
"I beat up this boy today; he didn't even see it coming" Sakura let out a big yawn.
"I think you should head to bed, the sales tomorrow, and Zabuza is making us all get up at 12 Am. Just so we can prepare" Kakashi sighed. Sakura headed down to her room. She was excited about the sale and then she wasn't. As she walked by one of the rooms she heard two men talking. So she listened in.
"Ya, I head that girl Sakura or something has Tsunade bidding on her. That camp has the best gladiators, and there all in perfect shape" said one of the men.
"I heard that Tsunade's bidding on her because she's got these messed up powers or something. People say she's weird and only hangs out with Haku, Kakashi, and that Shikamaru guy. Most of the people here are scarred of her" said the other man! Sakura broke into tears and ran to her room. She through herself on to one of the benches and cried.
"Why, why me. I don't want to be weird, gifted or special. Can't I be normal" she screamed! Just then Kakashi walked into the room.
"What's wrong Sakura?" He questioned
"Do you think I'm weird, Kakashi?" Bawled Sakura
"Shhh, your not weird, your just you. And please be quite I could here you from outside" he half whispered. Sakura layed beside him and cried herself to sleep.
The next morning came way to soon. The guards burst in at exactly 12.
"Get up, It's time to get pretty everyone" yelled Zabuza. Slowly they all tried to get up!
"Can we sleep a little longer" Sakura said groggily?
"Um lets see. NO" laughed Zabuza. He hit her on the back of the head, causing her to fall to her knees. "Look she's bowing to her master, how loyal" he said very amused with his comment. "Head over to meet Temari, she will make you pretty, for your big devue." Sakura hurriedly made her way down the halls. She didn't like this place, but she loved to look her best. Finally she made it there! A girl with crazy blonde hair was standing there waiting for her.
"Hi, I'm Temari" she said very cheerfully.
"Sakura, Glad to meet you" Sakura greeted.
"Sit down, and prepare to be amazed. And I just love your hair. It goes to your feet. That's so cool" she said happily. Sakura took a seat on the stone chair. Temari took out a brush and started to untangle Sakura's hair. After a good 20 minutes she had it brushed out. Then she grabbed an old style tool for curling hair. It was a large task, but Temari kept in working! After a couple hours past the job was done, so far. "Would you like to see your hair?"
"Yes please" Sakura answered politely. Temari grabbed a mirror. Sakura admired her reflection. Her hair was in ringlets that went to her knees! "My hair feels so soft" Sakura smiled.
"Oh, sit down and I'll do your face now" said Temari
"Alright, make me beautiful" said Sakura joyfully. Temari had traveled to Japan before and had lots of face paint. She put a light powder over her face. Sakura began to cough.
"Close your eyes, Sakura" Temari asked.
"Oh, droevig" Sakura said in return. Temari put some black paint where Sakura's long eyelashes were. Then she put a beautiful shade of purple on her eyelids. It made them sparkle. She brushed over a light pink powder on Sakura's cheeks. "That tickles!" Temari grabbed a fine tipped paintbrush and dipped it into a rosy pink color. She evenly brushed the color on to Sakura's lips.
"You're my work of art" Temari said softly into Sakura's ear. "Now lets go pick out a lovely dress for you to where, Zabuza wants you to look your best swell!" Sakura followed Temari into a medium sized room. It was filled with dresses! "You may pick any dress you want, and Zabuza has also given you a battle robe for when you go to your new home."
"Any dress?" Temari nodded to Sakura. She began to walk around the room. Then she spotted the perfect dress. It was light pink. Sakura tried it on! The dress hugged her body perfectly, and went down to her feet. It also came with golden colored sandals. Temari had some ropes in her hand. She put them around Sakura, it made a long belt type thing.
"Wait here Sakura, I'll be right back" Temari told her. Temari ran out of the room, and returned in a few minutes. She was carrying a blue case. Temari stopped in front of her and slowly opened the case. It contained 2 long light brown earrings and a silver necklace with a green gem in the middle, just like the one that appears on her forehead when she's chanting. "Try them on" Sakura picked up the earrings and put them on her ears.
"They're beautiful" Sakura commented.
"Turn around, I'll help you with the necklace" said Temari, Sakura turned around. Temari gently placed it around Sakura's neck. There was a full body mirror in the room. So Sakura admired herself. "You're so pretty." Sakura hugged Temari and thanked her. "You better head out to main court now," Temari suggested.
"Oh, thanks again. You're the best" Sakura called as she headed out of the room. She ran down the halls with a big grin plastered on her face. When she neared main court, Zabuza was pacing back and fourth at the entrance! She ran up to him. "HI!"
"Your here, that's relieving" he said while hugging her. Right then she was royally creeped out. "You better go get in line. The sales about to start!" Sakura jogged to the line-up. She was last in line, and Shika was in front of her.
"Hi, Shikamaru, are you excited for the sale?" Sakura giggled.
"Not overly, you ?" He asked
"Oh yes, I can't wait to see how people react when Zabuza tells them about me!" Sakura said sounding overjoyed. Then the sales began.
"Gaara. He is very skilled in swords but is very weak in his legs. Shall we start at$100?" Zabuza called out.
"Angia's camp calls" yelled a man with spiky black hair.
"Does anyone challenge?" Asked Zabuza. No one raised their hand. "Sold to Angia." A couple more sales went by. "Hatake, Kakashi. He is very fast and has high intelligence. Most likely to be good at team battles!" Lets start at $500."
"Royal Warriors camp call" called a man from the back gates.
"Ah Shizun (Dunno Sasuke's dads name lol), take him he's yours" said Zabuza kind of scared. This man stood at the back of the yard with guards all around him. The hours past and the sales went on. Sakura was starting to get nervous. She started to make a beat with her foot!
"Look Shikamaru your next" Sakura whispered cheerfully. Shika just grunted and headed out to the platform.
"Naru, Shikamaru. He's a killer and will do anything to win, but he's also a softie. Shall we start at $200?" Zabuza called out.
"Atiliuses camp calls" yelled a short stubby man.
"Menons camp raises to $400" called another man. Atiliuses camp didn't respond back.
"Sold to Menons camp" Zabuza shouted. "Now it's time for the last gladiator to come out" Sakura entered. She walked out with a huge smile. "Haruno, Sakura. She can take a man out with one punch or her powers. She's the first female gladiator ever. Any bids?" Zabuza smirked.
"Tsunade's camp of plush bunny's calls $1, 000, 000" yelled out the only other woman in the room.
"That's a big bid Tsunade, any challenges?" Nobody challenged. So Sakura's new owner was Tsunade owner of the camp of plush bunnies. The sale had finally finished. So everyone could pack up the very few items they had.
A lady was waiting at the front gates for Sakura. She stuck out her hand.
"Hi, the names Tsunade, I'm your new owner/friend. Now hurry come to the front of the carriage, we're headed to Konoha" Sakura nodded and climbed upfront. This was her first time being in the front of a carriage. It was really only a 10-minute drive to Konoha. Finally they arrived. It was beautiful. The building was a beige color. And the training grounds were well kept. The gladiator's walking outside looked in great shape.
"WOW, this place looks so cool" Sakura was star struck!
"Thanks, I try to make it look good and keep it up and running" Tsunade glanced over at Sakura. "I've had a special room prepared for you Sakura; We've never had a little girl as one of our gladiators before!" Tsunade smiled, "I'll show you to your room, we have to get up bright and early in the morning. So we can all head over to Mangeria's arena." Tsunade took Sakura's hand and led her into the building. It was fit for a god or goddess! She gently pulled Sakura along. "Here we are!" Gently she pulled open the door. It was PINK!
"Yay, pink is so awesome, your the bestest person ever" Sakura said jumping up and down.
"There's a nightgown on the bed, put it on. I'll wait out here for you." Sakura walked up to the bd. It had a sparkly pink comforter and Down pillows. She picked up the light purple cloth that had been resting on the bed. She pulled her other dress off, and placed the new one over her head. Sakura pulled open the door.
"How do I look Tsunade?" Sakura asked
"Pretty" Tsunade said in response. "So is your hair naturally curly like that?"
"No, it's usually straight and goes to my ankles." Sakura said while playing with her hair.
"Well, you go to sleep. I will come help you get ready for the battle tomorrow!" Tsunade explained
"Oh, goodnight" Sakura closed the door. The bed was calling her. She jumped right on into it and hid herself under the covers. "This bed is the comfiest bed I've ever been on!" She whispered, she slept really peacefully all night. The next morning Tsunade came in and started to lay things out while Sakura was sleeping.
"Wake-up sleepy head" Tsunade said softly into Sakura's ear.
"Stand up Sakura, I've got to help you change" laughed Tsunade. Sakura sat on the edge of the bed. "Zabuza has given you this beautiful robe, but the shoulder clip is Sorins." Tsunade pulled the shoulder clip off! "Here keep it as a treasure." Tsunade then clipped on her camps clip on shoulder piece. It had a pink bunny painted in the center. Sakura put on the beige dress/robe thing. Tsunade tied her ropes around Sakura's waste. Then she grabbed the cloth for her shoulder. It was a long purple piece of cloth that Tsunade draped over her shoulder then clipped it. "Now sit, I'm going your hair!"