I'm glad, somehow people liked it. Yes, I'm being random… again… anywho… I promised, so here it is!

But before that, to the reviews! Thanks for the reviews guys! You're the best!

tsuki to neko- Yes, you did add me… and you were just online a while ago… hehehe thanks! 4ever2belove- I'm glad you think so! Shi hime- Yes I know, she's evil! Ehehehehe blackXheart- woah! I'm glad you liked it, and no need to beg, here's the chapter update! Ehehehe ashwings101- Yes, I made quite a lot of mistakes with the prologue… hopefully not much in this chapter. .chie.x.sieka. – sorry if it bugs you. Vickitori- thank you very much! Amazoness- that's true. Ehehehe well, you'll see just how dim she really is, eventually. Heartless Ghost- woah, well you'll see if it turns that way. XD Omega Gilgamesh- Ooh… sorry about that… I'm trying my best to become better and I really appreciate that you pointed out my mistakes, it helps me become better. I'm also glad that somehow, there was something good in that chapter. Thanks for taking the time to read my fic and review. renee-chan14- thanks! But sadly for me, there are a lot of errors in the last chappie. But thanks for making me feel good! XD

Uchiha Sakura Blossoms, angelraine, Sasuke's Wife Sakura Uchiha, direwolf1427, boredoutofmymind, BloodRuby- Thank you guys for reviewing! I appreciate it and you made my day by complimenting it even though it wasn't all that good.

Emotion or Obligation

Disclaimer: I do think I do not own this, do I?

neon kun

"Itai!" a blonde girl heard one express as clouds of dusts suddenly appeared.

"Sheesh Sakura, do it more quietly!" she hissed as she waved the clouds of dust away from her face from face. "We'll be caught!"

She coughed as she tried to find her companion, taking a few steps forward as the clouds of dust dissipated.

"Sorry! I fell from the ladder," Sakura explained as the blonde found her lying on her belly with books scattered about and some covering her, "Ino."

Sakura had silky pink tresses and stunning emerald orbs while Ino had blonde hair and alluring azure eyes. Both of them had long tresses tied in a high ponytail. Both were wearing the traditional dress of a miko (temple maiden).

A scarlet hakama (the pants), white kimono shirt with swinging sleeves with red trims, and tabi.

"I can see that. You even brought the books with you." Ino commented as she sighed, but smiled afterwards, helping her up on her feet.

"It's here somewhere…" Sakura mumbled as she searched through the drawers.

"Of course it is!" Ino huffed. "We wouldn't be here if it isn't—"

"Hey here it is!" Sakura announced cheerfully. Ino turned to her.

"Really? Great! Let's go!"

Sakura nodded in concord as she showed a worn out book in faded red color, bind by black stitches.

"It's in that sector! The room in the corner was where the noise was from!" the two girls heard someone shout as they stiffened. Glanced at each other then panicked,

"Let's go!" Sakura said as she climbed a table and slipped out the window.

"Ah, hey, what the—wait for me!" and Ino followed suit.

Chapter 1: The stolen book and the main temple

"So Sakura, Have you read it yet?" Ino asked as they panted. They sat on their chair, catching up with their breath.

Sakura looked at the blonde dully.

"Ino, we just got back to our room, we we've been running our asses off. We're tired and out of breath, how do you expect me to read it, while we were running!" the pink haired girl said, "piggy!"

Ino sneered, "How should I know, forehead girl!"

The two glared at each other until they heard a knock. They quickly broke their chain of glare and flustered.

"Get the door, Ino!" Sakura said as Ino nodded.

"Hide it!" Ino whispered hastily as she got up to the door. Sakura took the book and hit it inside her kimono slit on her chest. After making sure the book was secured, Ino opened the door.

She came face to face with a man, "Uhm… can we help you?" Ino asked politely.

"Why can't you always be like that, huh?" Sakura thought bluntly.

"Well someone broke into sector4 and took an important book," he stated, making Ino fake gasp. "Have you seen any suspicious person?" he asked.

Sakura stepped up from behind making the man gasp in return.

"Is there anything wrong, sir?" Sakura asked with a kind and gentle voice. The man woke up from his reverie and faked a cough, regaining his composure,

"Sakura sama," he acknowledged as she nodded with a smiled. "I just wanted you to watch out."

Ino's eye twitched, "How nice. She gets proper greetings and I don't. Sweet. Very sweet," she thought as she inwardly glared at the man.

"Oh? Why is that?" Sakura asked innocently, inwardly laughing.

"Someone, an intruder most likely, had stolen an important book in sector 4. He might still be around, so please be cautious," he said as he stood straight.

"I see. Thank you very much, sir. We'll make sure to be cautious and if ever we see someone suspicious, we'll let you know," she replied.

"Anything for the future High Priestess." She smiled at this. "I'll be checking on you later," and with that, he bid his farewell and took his leave. Sakura closed the door and leaned on the door, sliding down into a sitting position. Making sure he was gone, she sighed in relief.

"Is he gone?" Ino asked as Sakura nodded as they both sighed. Ino crossed her arms, "Well, miss future High Priestess… that was pretty good acting," Ino commented.

Sakura smirked, "Of course, I am the next High Priestess." Ino snorted,

"You're pretty full of yourself"

"I was just kidding, Ino chan"

"You're kidding about the truth? Sheesh"

"Uh… you just admitted it"

"…"

"Uh, Ino?"

"Yeah, yeah, whatever! It's the same thing!"

Sakura sweat dropped and pouted playfully as Ino grinned.

"Anyway, check the book already!" Ino yelled quietly, being cautious. After all, they were advised to.

"Okay," Sakura nodded as she took the book out.

"So, what is it about, anyway?" Ino asked. "Is it really worth risking your butt? Not to mention, your title?" Ino placed her hands on her hips.

"It's a documentation about a rare kind of herb. Records are also written in here; how it is used, what it does, even the people who were given this herb this past 20 years or so." Sakura explained, looking intently on the book.

"I… I've overheard the elders talking about my parents" she said making Ino gasp. "Their explanation was really hard to catch. I only heard about this herb. I thought maybe I could find out anything about them. I just wanted to know. Sorry to drag you into this, Ino."

The blonde smiled, "Don't worry about it," Ino assured. Sakura smiled.

"Besides," Ino pause making Sakura look at her. Ino winked at her, "It's too late to say those things now, you know!" the blonde maiden smiled.

The two shared a giggle as they were abruptly disturbed by a knock on the door once more. Ino was starting to get pissed as her eye twitched and her fist clenched. Sakura sweat dropped as she laughed nervously. A pissed Ino was never appealing to her or anyone else for that matter.

"I'll go get the door," Sakura announced as she got up from her seat and left to open the door. Before she opened the door, she hid the book once more at the slit of her kimono shirt.

She then proceeded to open the door, "Uhm… yes—oh! Sayuko sama!" Sakura exclaimed. Ino instantly forgot her anger.

"Sayuko sama?" Ino turned to the door, and true enough; the current High Priestess was present in a wheel chair, obvious from old age.

"Why are you here, Sayuko sama?" Sakura queried. "Shouldn't you be resting?" Sayuko smiled. "Yes. Well, there's something I need to tell you," she paused and glanced at Ino who laughed nervously.

"I suppose I should uh… leave?" Ino stated. Sayuko shook her head in reply making the girls raise a brow in perplexity.

"Actually, the two of you are involved in what I have to say," she replied as the two maidens muttered an 'oh' in return. Sayuko smiled.

"You girls follow me," she gestured with her hands as she turned the wheelchair, "It's better to talk about it in the garden." And she went ahead. The two glanced at each other and shook their heads, following the old woman.

"So, what is it about, Sayuko sama?" Sakura inquired as Ino stood beside her, wondering about the same thing. Sayuko was in front of the two miko and behind her was a rather large cherry blossom tree with ropes tied on poles surrounding it in a square shape. It was spring time and the trees and flowers were all in bloom. Sakura took a glance at the swaying cherry blossom petals and smiled warmly. Sayuko took noticed of this and beamed.

"You're quite fond of Mother Nature, aren't you Sakura?"

The pink haired maiden turned to the old woman.

"I heard you even tend to the flowers at times," she continued. Sakura nodded.

"Yes. I love them. I love flowers and I know a lot but," she halted and looked at Ino who had a bewildered look, "Ino knows everything about them. She's the one who arranged the flowers at the hall." Sakura acknowledged.

Ino had a surprised look but smiled afterwards.

"I see you've done an amazing job, Ino." the High Priestess acclaimed.

"Thank you very much, ma'am!" she grinned, feeling proud. After all, you don't get eulogized by a High Priestess everyday.

"Right. Anyway, the reason why I—"Sayuko stopped as she noticed Sakura not paying attention and was staring deeply at the tree.

"Sakura?" Sayuko asked her voice mixed with a tint of worry and concern.

"Sakura?" Ino called out. The pink haired miko blinked as she shook her head.

She looked at the two and gave the two a reassuring smile, "Oh, I'm sorry. But I'm fine. Just a bit dazed, I guess," she bolstered as she scratched her cheek with a finger.

"I see. well, like I was saying, the reason why I ask of your presence is because of Sakura." Sayuko avowed as Sakura gulped.

"Uh-oh… Did I do something wrong? Oh gosh, they might've found out I was the one who ate the chocolates!" Sakura inwardly panicked as she kept a calm façade.

"M-me?" Sakura stuttered as she pointed to herself. Oh well, so much for her calm façade. Sayuko nodded.

"What about Sakura?" the blonde asked.

"Yeah, what about me?" she repeated.

"As you know, Sakura's birthday is in two months. Her 16th birthday to be exact," she paused for a second. "And as all know, she would be the next High Priestess. The one who'll take over me."

"And the anointment would be…" Ino trailed off.

"That's right, on her 16th birthday," Sayuko finished. "The two of you would be send to the main temple for the preparation," she explained. The two looked at each other then stared at the old woman.

Ino then spoke, "Why do you want me there?"

"For the preparation. Besides, you're Sakura's closest friend. I think it's just proper."

"I see, yes Sayuko sama."

"Besides that, you are needed at the appointment,"

"Oh, okay."

"When do we leave then?" Sakura queried. Sayuko the smiled but looked more of a smirk or so the two thought.

"In an hour," she replied.

"Oh," the two mumbled in unison as they blinked a few innocent times then,

"WHAT?"

TBC…

First chapter done! Yay! Sorry if it's short! I'm just starting up and I don't know a better way to end it! Yes I'm weird! (random…) I didn't recheck it! Nyahahahahaha I never do… so please bear with me! This isn't my first fan fic, mind you… I'm just not really good! Anywho, hope you like that! Even though it was short and I don't know!

Sorry for the grammatical errors and or typos (this is just unavoidable I guess!)

PLEASE REVIEW! So I'll be inspired to update faster and well be happy!

neon kun