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Oh the hectic life in Konoha!
The Decision
Sasuke’s morning
Sasuke’s POV
This is the worst day of my life. Let’s recap shall we. First came the pain.
Flashback
‘Crap! Where the hell am I? It feels like I’m floating.’ Hmm, maybe I’m dead?! Hn, whatever, at least I managed fulfill my purpose in life; to send that Bastard Itachi to hell! I wonder who that girl was. She seemed pretty strong…..pretty too, WAIT, what the HELL am I thinking? Since when does THE Uchiha Sasuke check out girls?
Beep.............Beep…….Beep..Beep…Beep..Beep..Beep..Beep..Beeep..Beeep
“His heartbeat is picking up. He’s regaining consciousness Tsunade-sama.” A meek, shy voice made its way to my ears. I felt myself being drawn back to something. It felt as if I was attached to strings and was being pulled backward.
“Good, now I have business to attend to so I suppose I can trust you to at least keep him alive until I return.” The respondant’s voice was powerful. I noticed that it had the air of command in it. This must be the infamous Tsunade, Hokage of Konoha and one of the legendary sanin. The sound of retreating footsteps echoed in my ears. “SHIZUNE! Bring me some sake!”
‘Yep…nice legendary sanin and Hokage don’t ya think?’ I thought. ‘Jeez, that beeping sound is annoying.’ Then once again came the tugging, this time more forcefully. I felt myself falling and had the impulse to open my eyes.
End Sasuke’s POV
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Normal POV
All at once the pain hit Sasuke, causing an involuntary groan to escape his chapped, very dehydrated lips. He cracked open one heavily drooping eyelid with some difficulty only to be met by a blinding white light. “Hn. Am I dead?” his monotonous voice boomed out, sounding very loud in the eerily quiet environment. However that annoying beeping sound was still there.
His query was met by a low chuckle. “Wouldn’t you just love to be.” came a familiar lazy voice. It was a statement not a question.
“Hn. Kakashi.” Sasuke said, acknowledging his ex-sensei’s presence. The answer to his earlier question was obvious; he was in WAY too much pain to be dead.
“Yo. I guess I’ll be guarding you. Oh great, just what I need, a day with the human ice block. Do you even speak?” the sarcasm dripped heavily from Kakashi’s tongue.
“Hn.”
“Oh the silent treatment! Two can play that game!”
“………”
“……….”
“………..”
“OH ALL RIGHT FINE!!!! I CAN’T TAKE IT ANYMORE!!! TALK MAN, TALK!!!”
Running footsteps.
BAM!
The door slammed open revealing an out of breath Hinata. “I…pant pant pant…thought I….pant pant….heard screaming.”
‘Ah, so she doesn’t stutter anymore. Good, one less annoying person to deal with.’
“HINATA-CHAN!!! Why’d you suddenly run off?” A loud voice boomed through the once quiet hallways.
“N-n-aru-t-t-to-k-kun” Hinata stuttered, her old habit of twiddling with her fingers returning and her face turning a few shades of red.
‘Scrap that. She’s the same.’ Suddenly, Sasuke realized the name she had called and his eyes widened visibly as the familiar voice reached his ears. “Naruto….” Sasuke’s voice was soft but it carried through the room, reaching said blonde’s ears, causing him to stop abruptly in the doorway.
“Sasuke. SASUKE-TEME!!!! When the HELL did you get back?” Naruto ran up to Sasuke and roughly shook him by the collar of his medical robe. “Do you know how long we’ve been searching for you? And you DECIDE to come back now?? OH! I SHOULD LET SAKURA AT YOU!!”
“He didn’t come back on his own Naruto….he was dragged back by…” Kakashi was rudely cut off by said loudmouth’s outbursts of “WHAT!? THE TEME DIDN’T COME BACK ON HIS OWN?!!” and the many scoldings of the nurses reminding him that this was a hospital and it would be greatly appreciated if he would kindly SHUT UP!! Also leaving Sasuke very irritated with Naruto as he was pondering for a while who the mystery kunoichi was and was denied the chance of finding out.
Sasuke’s eyes widened as a new thought hit him and an involuntary groan escaped his lips. ‘Shit! They think I wasn’t coming back on my own! Wonderful! First the pain, then the majorly frustrating sensei, then the overly annoying blonde teammate and now I’m going to be held prisoner because they think that I was dragged here and didn’t decide to come on my own. What a wonderful day indeed!! Hear the sarcasm?!’
“Oi, teme! What’s wrong? You look like crap all of a sudden.” Naruto exclaimed, noticing with worry the disdain on his long time best friend’s face. “Oh SHIT! Baa-chan is gonna kill me!!! I forgot! Since I’m assuming you’re the prisoner because you’re in the room number she gave me, I’m supposed to tell you that you’re being released in 2 hours and that you’re supposed to meet up with baa-chan in her office.” The blonde took a deep breath and yelled, oblivious that he was still in the hospital,” YATTA!! I GOT IT RIGHT!!”
“NARUTO YOU BAKA!! WE’RE IN A BLOODY HOSPITAL!! SHUT THE HELL UP!!” Everyone in the hallway stopped, utterly surprised at the outburst considering it came from the now blushing, supposedly shy woman. “I-I-I- mean p-p-please b-be quiet n-naru-t-to-kun.”
“He-he-he..sorry Hinata-chan.” Naruto replied, flashing his signature foxy grin. In reply, Hinata allowed him a timid smile, showing he was forgiven.
“Dobe.” Sasuke hissed through gritted teeth, his patience running thin. Naruto straightened, his face becoming serious at the raven haired man’s tone. “How. The. HELL am I supposed to know who baa-chan is??”
“He-he-he.” Naruto chuckled, nervously rubbing the back of his head, seeing his friend’s bad temper. “I-I mean Tsunade-sama, the Hokage.”
Sasuke sighed, passing a hand over his worn out face. He was already tired of Naruto’s antics and he’d only been back in Konoha for one day. “What was I thinking?” he murmured to himself, regretting his decision of returning in the first place. With one final sigh he kicked everyone out the room and began gathering his things. He would never admit it but he really missed this place.
End Normal POV
End Flashback
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Sasuke’s POV
And so here I am, two hours later, waiting to enter the Hokage’s office.
“SHIZUNE! Bring me a new bottle of sake, this one’s done!” Once more, the Hokage’s voice was heard, requesting her fifth bottle of sake.
I banged my head against the wall behind me. ‘Jeez, by the time I go in she’s gonna be drunk! Hmm, maybe I can play on that….’ I was interrupted from my plotting when my name was suddenly announced. The Hokage’s apprentice, Shizune, I think, not that it matters, gave me permission to enter the office. ‘Finally. Let’s get this done and hope I live to sees sunset. Her temper is legendary.’ I took a deep breath and entered, my head held high. ‘Might as well go to my doom with my head held high.’With that, I walked right in, my face hidden behind its emotionless mask, betraying none of the anxiety brewing within me.
2 hours later
‘Tsunade-sama has been talking non-stop about all the things I did wrong and the people I hurt for the past two hours. Doesn’t she realize I don’t give a damn? I did what was needed to be done and I don’t regret a thing. Hn, why are all people so annoying?’
My legs were beginning to lose their feeling as I was sitting on a wooden chair, a HARD wooden chair mind you, for the past two hours, having to stay completely still for these past two hours while seated before the Hokage. My legs itched to just get up and lunge out of the window behind me but I forced my limbs into stillness, that kind of action would not be taken lightly by the Hokage. I sighed mentally, wishing it would all be over soon so that I could go home and get a nice, relaxing nap. I began to feel all the places where I got hit by the kunoichi that dragged me here. ‘I must find her. With her assistance in training, Uchihas don’t ask for help, I would be formidable.’I was snapped form my thoughts as I picked up the word ‘Punishment’. Tsunade had my full attention now and I allowed myself an inward smirk as she squirmed uncomfortably under the full power of my emotionless gaze.
“Uchiha Sasuke, I have decided upon your full punishment. You will be watched and accompanied 24/7 by our Head of ANBU due to the fact that you had to be dragged back here. You will be unable to participate in missions until our Head of ANBU gives the okay. You will be allowed to train and even then, you will be watched by our captain. When on missions with your teammates, if you show any signs of trying to escape they are to kill you on the spot. Are there any questions?” Tsunade’s voice rang in my head and echoes on the walls of her office.
I was in complete and total shock. I had to force myself not to gape at the woman sitting in front of me. ‘That’s all? I betrayed the village, conducted illegal experiments, almost killed Konoha ninja TWICE, released Orochimaru’s experiments to form my team to kill Itachi, killed countless ninja, though I always refrained from killing them if I could, was, as they think, dragged back here against my will and on top of that hurt her daughter figure and for all intents and purposes, her brother figure and this is all the punishment she gave me?’
Tsunade apparently took my silence as a ‘no’ to her question and made to call Shizune. “That’s all?” I heard a voice ask, surprised when I realized it was my own.
Tsunade narrowed her eyes at me and gave me a grave look. “Naruto AND Sakura, though she would never admit it, would kill me if I gave you any harsher punishment.” She all but mumbled so softly under her breath that I had to strain to hear it.
‘Oh, so that’s why. What does she mean by ‘AND Sakura, though she would never admit it,’ ‘Sakura used to go crazy over me.’ I tried to ignore the little voice in the back of my head saying ‘used to, she doesn’t care anymore’and the surprising pain that was brought with the thought. I gave the Hokage a grave look and a sharp nod to show her that I understood that if it were up to her I would be dead by now.
“Very well then, SHIZUNE! Get our ANBU captain immediately please.” To Shizune’s questioning gaze, Tsunade gave a nod towards me. “Part of his punishment.” She said briefly and gave a dismissive wave of her hand, scurrying Shizune from the room. She once more turned her attention towards me.
“Sasuke,” she started her voice low and serious. I immediately sat up, aware that this was something very important. “I…. I know that you aren’t the best of persons,” This statement earned a snort from me but I was immediately silenced by the Hokage’s impatient glance. Ignoring my interruption, she continued. “But, you were very close to Naruto, Kakashi AND Sakura, even though you may choose to deny it.”
Her stretch on the ‘and’ didn’t escape me and I narrowed my eyes, wondering where this was going. “Sasuke, you see, the thing is, I know that you were VERY close to them and I know it would take a lot more than seeking power from Orochimaru to tear you apart from them. You could have stayed in Konoha and gotten powerful, but instead you seeked out that snake bastard.” She looked up, locking her eyes with mine. Her eyes were full of determination. The question was determination for what? She spoke again, this time her voice more powerful and steady. I tensed, awaiting her explanation. “Sasuke, I know that there was another reason for you leaving the village, and I’m going to find out why.”
The change in me was visible. My body turned rigid. Yes, there was another reason for my leaving...but I was sworn to secrecy. My resolve wavered as I thought of what would happen if I told her. I would certainly be free of all charges and the villagers and ninjas regard of me would change, but the only way they would get that information out of me was by torture. My resolve renewed, I was ready to reply.
“Hn. There may have been another reason b...” I trailed off as I noticed a killing intent rapidly approaching us.
BAM! The door, if you could call it that now, was in pieces on the ground and standing in the much abused and destructed doorway was a fuming looking ANBU member with a tiger mask. ‘So the captain is the tiger.’[/] I thought. His choice of animal implies that he is a vicious fighter and would stop at nothing to complete a mission. He also seems like the type of person to protect those close to him with his life.
“What did you call me for shishou??!!” Said ANBU captain hissed, her voice seething with anger. She was clearly trying not to destroy anything else.
‘Okay, let’s make that tigress.’ I shook by head, berating myself for thinking it was a man. Her cleavage obviously showed otherwise. I sighed and, not wanting to be in harms way, picked up my chair and moved to the furthest corner from the obviously peeved kunoichi. ‘Add pissed ANBU captain that’s supposed to guard me to the worst day ever, just what I needed to make my day better.’ I seem to be using sarcasm a lot today. ‘Oh the hectic life in Konoha, how I missed it.’
End sasuke’s POV
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Sakura’s morning
Sakura’s POV
Beep……..Beep………..Beep………Be….
BAM!
‘Stupid, annoying alarm clock! Doesn’t let you get any sleep!’ I thought, ruefully eyeing my 4th alarm clock, rather the pieces of my 4th alarm clock, for the week. ‘I’ve gotta stop breaking them, its only Tuesday.’ I sighed, realizing that I had to get off my warm, comfy bed. Willing my legs to move, I swung my feet over the side of the bed, realizing too late that one leg was caught in my bed head. ‘Wait, why is my FOOT caught in my bed HEAD?’ My thoughts were disrupted as I fell on the floor with a thump.
“Owie. That hurt.” I murmured, rubbing my now aching head. My words were met by snickers and a ‘Good morning to you to’ from a very amused Neji and Tenten standing in my doorway. I sprang up immediately, jumped back onto my bed and pulled the covers all the way up to my chin pouting like a little child. “You’re not supposed to see my morning clumsiness OR my VERY short night dress.” I said staring pointedly at Neji who still had that amused look on his face.
“Sorry to intrude on your much needed beauty sleep bu..” Tenten grinned as she removed the pillow I had thrown at her, seeing that her harassment didn’t go unnoticed. She continued, still grinning. “But you are very much needed at the hospital right now.” Her face immediately became grave. “A group of recently returned chunnin was ambushed on their way back to the village. They were not able to identify their attackers so Tsunade-sama sent Kiba and his team of chunnins to track them. The returned chunnins are gravely wounded and Tsunade-sama has requested you for your skill to help in the hospital.” She paused, taking a deep breath as she finished her rushed analysis of the situation.
Her grin regained its place on her face, making me worry what was coming next. Tenten was renowned for mischief. “Of course - chuckle, chuckle- I asked her if she was sure the skilled ninja she was asking- chuckle, chuckle- for was you. Then – giggle -I asked her if she had- laugh- too- laugh- much sake.” She was laughing full out by the time she was finished, causing Neji to chuckle at his teammate/ girlfriend’s mischievous nature.
I grinned at the scene before me, remembering when Tenten had come home one day, returning from a mission, practically jumping up and down. She had said that a mist nin that they had been sent to assassinate had attempted to rape her and then Neji had suddenly jumped in front her and ripped the man to shreds, claiming that she was his and no one else’s. ‘Pretty gruesome, but romantic if you ask me’…. I was quickly reminded that I was supposed to be annoyed at the statement made when Tenten burst into another fit of giggles, claiming that then Tsunade had admitted that they weren’t actually gravely injured, the hospital was just short on staff.
“TENTEN!!!” I flung everything and anything that was in my reach when my hand was grabbed and halted by Neji. “What?” I demanded, annoyed that he was preventing me from getting my revenge…’Geez that sounded like Sasuke…..I wonder what the bastard is up to? Probably still unconscious from the beating I gave him….MWA HA HA HA HA!!!!’ I halted my train of thoughts when I saw Neji and Tenten backing away from me slowly like I was mad or something. ‘Damn! I must’ve laughed out loud’
“Um…he he…yeah well, um..i gotta get ready so SEE YA!!!” With that, I promptly kicked them out of my apartment. ‘Well, gotta go brush my teeth, bathe, make breakfast and change! What? I’m excited….it’s the first day the bastard’s back and gonna be punished… Oh yeah!! I’m a sadist…MWA HA HA…I know, I know….I think the appointment with the psychiatrist was next Tuesday. Well gotta get ready!’
End Sakura’s POV
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Tenten’s POV
I looked over at my boyfriend who still had a look of surprise and what might be worry on his features. Giggling, I poked his side. I burst out laughing as we rounded the corner near Saku’s apartment. Neji, completely amused at my behaviour, merely stared.
“You’ll have to forgive Sakura,” I started, giggling still. “But sometimes she has these vapses where she just starts to laugh maniacally!!”
“Kind of like you right now?” he teased, a smirk grazing his features.
I stuck my tongue out at him and turned, back facing him and nose in the air. He chuckled at my childish antics.
“Come on Tenten, we have a meeting with Hiashi-sama and then you have to go to the interrogation unit.” I sighed; he was such a kill joy sometimes. Nevertheless, he was right this time.
Sighing once more and grabbing his hand I gave in. but not without a cute pout. “Fine.” I mumbled.
He smiled and kissed the tip of my nose and then a gentle, feather-like one on my lips. “Don’t be sad my koi(1), we’ll have the rest of the afternoon to ourselves when we’re done.” Grinning, I pecked him on the cheek and tugged on his hand, signaling that we should get going. He always knew how to make me feel better. Then again, that’s why I love him. He was everything I ever need whenever I need him. Glancing once more to my beloved Neji, I focused on the day ahead.
End Tenten’s POV
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Sakura’s POV
AARG! Everything’s going wrong!!! I squeezed toothpaste all over my favourite shirt, and then the toothbrush broke (luckily when I was finished) then, I got soap in my eye in the shower so now it’s burning like hell! I kinda lost my ANBU mask, then I spilled coffee on my ANBU uniform, burnt my toast, found my mask……IN THE TRASH CAN UNDER ALL THE BURNT TOAST!!! And finally decided to go to hospital in my SHORT DENIM PANTS and red halter top that exposed quite a bit of my cleavage, because that was all I could find, before Tsunade-sama threw a fit.
‘Well’s she’s gonna throw a fit anyway when she sees what I’m wearing.’ I thought ruefully, dreading the meeting with my shishou. Putting my ANBU uniform to soak, I dusted out my mask, did a once over of my apartment and nodded my approval. ‘Yep, clean and nothings broken.’ I glanced in the direction of my bedroom and sighed, giving myself a mental reminder to buy a new alarm clock.
I turned around before I could find anymore broken items. ‘This is where my paycheck goes, repairing broken items.’ Chuckling softly at my anger management issues, I walked outside and headed directly to the hospital.
20 minutes later
I had forgotten how long it took to get to the hospital from my house if you passed through the market.
“NO I DON’T WANT UR BLOODY CARROTS NOW LEAVE ME THE HELL ALONE!!!” Dammit, Tsunade-sama is gonna kill me in the worst way possible. I glared at the next woman that tried to direct my attention to her stall. These people were NOT Helping my day! I clenched my fists as I received a few more wolf whistles from men at a nearby bar. Neither were these short pants.
‘Show ‘em whose boss Saku!! Let’s go beat them up!! Cha cha cha!!’
‘Don’t tempt me inner! I gotta get to the hospital before I lose my job.’
‘Such a kill joy……you’re no fun when you’re working! Humph!’
‘Well then leave me alone and come back when I’m not!’ I retorted, fed up with my inner self. Unknowingly, while I was talking to myself, (why does that make me sound crazy?) my feet had carried me to the place I go when I have too much on my mind. Ichiraku ramen. Naruto and I would always come here when we just wanted to relax.
‘Oh crap! Speak of the devil! If he sees me, he won’t let me leave anytime soon. Maybe I can slip away befor…’
“SAKURA-CHAN!! Over here!!!” The hyperactive blonde loudmouth was shushed rather harshly by a pissed looking Ayame, the shop owner’s daughter.
I shook my head and sighed. ‘Never mind. Why OH WHY does he have such good eyes? ’This was gonna be a lonnnngggg day!
15 minutes later
“BYE SAKURA-CHAN! Thanks for having lunch with me!!” Naruto screamed after my retreating figure.
I spared a glare at him over my shoulder. ‘I am fuming mad! If only he didn’t insist that I have lunch with him! He even blackmailed me, with a thing that I will NOT talk about, to stay! To top it off I am sooo late…I could kiss my job goodbye.’
My gaze snapped back to the road ahead of me. I smirked, ‘A little training AND I’ll get there in time.’ My decision made, I closed my eyes and focused on sending chakra to my feet. I notice that I had moved places before I even felt my limbs move. “YES!!” ‘Damn, I’m good. I’m probably the second fastest ninja in Konoha! I had surpassed even Lee’s speed a few years ago.’
BAM!
“Oowwiiieee..” Well, I guess I reached the hospital seeing as I RAN STRAIGHT INTO THE BLOODY DOOR!! “Who the HELL put that there?” I asked no one in particular.
I got no response, only scared glances. ‘Ok, I admit, I am a bit scary at the moment. But I am having the WORST DAY EVER so I’m allowed.’ At least that’s what I told myself as I stormed through the hospital’s once quiet hallways. I allowed myself a brief grin; I was always the cause of commotion around here.
Reaching my desired room, i opened the door and stepped inside, still fuming. “Which one of you is injured?” I growled, my voice deathly low as I continuously glared at any unfortunate thing that came in my line of vision.
I heard a gulp and a timid “the three of us”. I sighed; ‘I really shouldn’t take this out on them.’ I walked towards the girl, motioning for the two boys to wait outside.
“All right Mizuki take off your top and your ninja vest, I going to inspect you for any wounds.” She nodded and lay down on the examination table. After checking her tiny body for any major injuries I sighed. ‘Tenten wasn’t kidding after all, the girl’s largest injuries were a broken left arm and some burns on her left leg and chest.’
The kunoichi, noticing my sigh sprung up a concerned look on her features. “Is there something wrong with m…Blech.” I growled, low and dangerously, look down at my now vomit covered halter.
‘Deep breath, in and out, that’s it Saku calm down…..Oh WHO AM I KIDDIN?? RIP HER HEAD OFF!!!’Inner Sakura cheered at the scenes of violence playing through my head at the moment.
I was this close to agreeing with my inner, for once, but the girl’s constant apologies changed my decision. I took a deep breath, and looked her firmly in the eye mentally telling her to SHUT UP!!
“Listen to me, its ok, but I’ve gotta go clean up myself.” Looking down I added, “And bathe.. Now if you would excuse me, I smell so bad, I think your flowers are wilting.” With a tight smile, I exited the room and stormed out of the hospital, leaving a trail of debris in my path.
The receptionist looked at me in horror as I destroyed a nearby desk. She mumbled something that sounded an awful lot like "She’s worse than Tsunade-sama." I stopped, glancing over my shoulder to give her a death glare. Satisfied, when I heard her gulp, I continued my stampede home.
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I managed to make it home, bathe, change and prepare a lunch for Tennie without destroying anything. I promised her that I would make lunch for her today because she had to work double time at the interrogation unit. Now that I was clean again, I skipped down my street, causing my few neighbors to sweatdrop at my mood swings.
In 5 minutes, I was there, having learnt my lesson earlier this morning about passing through the market. I knocked on her office door. No response. I opened the door quietly, wondering if she was in here.
“Mhmm….” A satisfied groan reached my ears. I froze on the spot. Pivoting slowly, I came face to face with a very heated makeout session between Neji and Tenten.
“EEEKK!” My shriek brought them apart. Both staring at me, embarrassed, I did the only thing I could. Swiftly turning around, I held my hands up in defense. “I didn’t see anything….much” I felt the heat flood my face. I could tell I was beyond average shades of red. “I-I-I’ll b-be g-going now! HERE’S YOUR FOOD TENNIE!” With that, I bolted. I didn’t think it was humanly possible to run this fast!
I spotted my apartment and sagged against the front door, sinking to the ground. Panting hard, I saw Lee break the corner. ‘Oh great!! And here comes Konoha’s green beast to make my day better!’
“MY YOUTHFUL SAKURA BLOSSOM!” I groaned, wincing at his loudness.”SHIZUNE-SAN TOLD ME TO GIVE YOU THE YOUTHFUL MESSAGE THAT OUR LOTUS OF YOUTH, THE YOUTHFUL HOKAGE-SAMA WISHES TO SEE YOU!!”
“All right Lee, “I eyed the hyperactive boy. “What does shishou want?” I sighed wearily, today was just not my day.
“I DON’….” I Held up my hand, cutting him off. The volume he was talking with was adding to my oncoming headache.
“Never mind. I’ll just go inside and change ok? Bye” I flashed him a smile and shut the door when I heard him start yelling about how his youthful cherry blossom smiled at him. I sighed. ‘Lee’s nice, just a little.....much to handle.’ I pulled on my ANBU uniform and tigress mask and jumped out the back window. No one knew that I was ANBU ‘And I intend to keep it that way.’ I thought.
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The Hokage Tower was rather busy when I arrived. ‘ I wonder what the commotion’s about.’ I mentally slapped myself. ‘Sasuke.’
I walked straight up to Shizune, wanting to know what the meeting was about before walking into the Hokage’s office.
CRASH.
I winced ‘I wonder how much that vase is gonna cost me. Well, I might be ANBU but I’m still as clumsy as ever.’ I looked up to see Shizune, taking deep breaths. ‘Probably a lot. There goes my next paycheck.’ My bad mood returned full swing.
Fuming, I stormed up to Shizune. She looked up at me, sensing my killing aura.
“Oh ANBU-sama. Tsunade-san wishes to speak with you in her office immediately.”
“What’s it about?” I hissed, peeved that I couldn’t just stay home and relax.
“U-u-m-mm S-s-sa suk-ke-san” She stuttered, twitching nervously.
I nodded and directed my stampede to shishou’s office.
BAM!
The door was in pieces near my feet. I stood in the abused doorway, trying not to destroy anything else.
“What did you call me for shishou??!!” I hissed, unable to transform my voice to a respectful tone. I saw Sasuke move over to the corner of the room, out of danger’s way. ‘It’s amazing how he could run away yet make it look that you were foolish if you didn’t do the same.’ My musings were cut short by Tsunade-sama clearing her throat.
“Have a seat and calm yourself ANBU-sama and then I will inform you of your part in this.” Her voice was calm and soothing. Shizune must have warned her about my current mood. With a sigh I sat in the chair offered and nodded for her to continue.
End Sakura’s POV
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Normal POV
“Now, Sasuke’s punishment has been decided. He will be watched and accompanied 24/7 by our Head of ANBU, which is where you are involved tigress-san, due to the fact that Uchiha Sasuke had to be dragged back here.”
“He will be unable to participate in missions until you have seen it fit that he is ready and trustworthy. He is allowed to train under your supervision and when/ if he is allowed to go on missions, he will be accompanied by teammates who were given orders to kill him on the spot if need be. Are there any questions?” Tsunade finished her analysis with a straight face.
Sakura gaped at her, her eyes wide and filled with fury. “Yes, I do have questions.” She snapped, her voice clipped. “How is it that Uchiha Sasuke has betrayed the village and was involved in numerous other crimes including attempting to murder a Konoha shinobi and is still alive?” Her voice was eerily calm throughout her enquiry.
An amused snort came from Sasuke who had, unsurprisingly, been quiet through the accusations.
“Hn. Exactly what I said.” His monotone voice was bored and uncaring, though Sakura detected a hint of irritation on his sharp features.
Tsunade grunted, signaling that he did in fact question his punishment. Sakura eyed him more carefully. “So then why is he still alive and not in the dungeons waiting on his execution?”
Tsunade sighed; weary of having of deal with the Uchiha and Head of ANBU. “Because tigress, Uzumaki Naruto AND Haruno Sakura would have my head if the punishment is more severe.”
Sasuke didn’t miss the glance the Hokage gave the head of ANBU. It was if she was challenging her to protest. ‘What the hell is going on here?’ he thought, utterly confused as to why the kunoichi desperately wanted him dead.
There was no response from Sakura. “Well, if that’s all, I will have to ask you to leave as I have another appointment.”
Sasuke scoffed, sure that the ‘appointment’ involved bottles and bottles of sake. The Godaime Hokage narrowed her eyes at the Uchiha.
“Is there a problem Uchiha?” She hissed. Sasuke shook his head. “Good now LEAVE!”
Sakura sprang from her chair, intent on just going home and jumping in the shower to have a long nice warm bath.
“Oh! One more thing before you leave.” Sasuke stopped, halfway through the window he was about to jump out. “You WILL have to live with each other until Sasuke’s probation has come to n end. It doesn’t matter if you stay in the Uchiha Mansion or the ANBU captain’s apartment. You will also either sleep with the room doors open or in the same room. DISMISSED!”
Sakura had stopped, about ready to kill Tsunade for sticking her with that bastard when she was called back. She listened to her orders, willing to complete them for her village.
BUT at Tsunade’s last few words, she saw red.
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Somewhere far away from Konoha
“AAAAHHHHHHH! OUCH!”
CRASH! BAM! SIZZLE! BAM!
“NOT MY SAKE!!”
A farmer looked out his window to the distant village named Konoha “What the HELL is that?” he asked his wife.
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Back in Konoha
The Hokage’s office was now completely destroyed. And a pissed looking ANBU captain was standing in the middle of the debris, panting. That is what you get for messing with the tigress, pissed ANBU captain, infuriated Sakura and completely irritated girl whose life just took a turn for the worst.
Wanna know the cause of all of this?
Haruno Sakura has to live with and sleep in the same room as Uchiha Sasuke. Yep...This ought to be good!!
Sasuke’s POV
This is the worst day of my life. Let’s recap shall we. First came the pain.
Flashback
‘Crap! Where the hell am I? It feels like I’m floating.’ Hmm, maybe I’m dead?! Hn, whatever, at least I managed fulfill my purpose in life; to send that Bastard Itachi to hell! I wonder who that girl was. She seemed pretty strong…..pretty too, WAIT, what the HELL am I thinking? Since when does THE Uchiha Sasuke check out girls?
Beep.............Beep…….Beep..Beep…Beep..Beep..Beep..Beep..Beeep..Beeep
“His heartbeat is picking up. He’s regaining consciousness Tsunade-sama.” A meek, shy voice made its way to my ears. I felt myself being drawn back to something. It felt as if I was attached to strings and was being pulled backward.
“Good, now I have business to attend to so I suppose I can trust you to at least keep him alive until I return.” The respondant’s voice was powerful. I noticed that it had the air of command in it. This must be the infamous Tsunade, Hokage of Konoha and one of the legendary sanin. The sound of retreating footsteps echoed in my ears. “SHIZUNE! Bring me some sake!”
‘Yep…nice legendary sanin and Hokage don’t ya think?’ I thought. ‘Jeez, that beeping sound is annoying.’ Then once again came the tugging, this time more forcefully. I felt myself falling and had the impulse to open my eyes.
End Sasuke’s POV
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Normal POV
All at once the pain hit Sasuke, causing an involuntary groan to escape his chapped, very dehydrated lips. He cracked open one heavily drooping eyelid with some difficulty only to be met by a blinding white light. “Hn. Am I dead?” his monotonous voice boomed out, sounding very loud in the eerily quiet environment. However that annoying beeping sound was still there.
His query was met by a low chuckle. “Wouldn’t you just love to be.” came a familiar lazy voice. It was a statement not a question.
“Hn. Kakashi.” Sasuke said, acknowledging his ex-sensei’s presence. The answer to his earlier question was obvious; he was in WAY too much pain to be dead.
“Yo. I guess I’ll be guarding you. Oh great, just what I need, a day with the human ice block. Do you even speak?” the sarcasm dripped heavily from Kakashi’s tongue.
“Hn.”
“Oh the silent treatment! Two can play that game!”
“………”
“……….”
“………..”
“OH ALL RIGHT FINE!!!! I CAN’T TAKE IT ANYMORE!!! TALK MAN, TALK!!!”
Running footsteps.
BAM!
The door slammed open revealing an out of breath Hinata. “I…pant pant pant…thought I….pant pant….heard screaming.”
‘Ah, so she doesn’t stutter anymore. Good, one less annoying person to deal with.’
“HINATA-CHAN!!! Why’d you suddenly run off?” A loud voice boomed through the once quiet hallways.
“N-n-aru-t-t-to-k-kun” Hinata stuttered, her old habit of twiddling with her fingers returning and her face turning a few shades of red.
‘Scrap that. She’s the same.’ Suddenly, Sasuke realized the name she had called and his eyes widened visibly as the familiar voice reached his ears. “Naruto….” Sasuke’s voice was soft but it carried through the room, reaching said blonde’s ears, causing him to stop abruptly in the doorway.
“Sasuke. SASUKE-TEME!!!! When the HELL did you get back?” Naruto ran up to Sasuke and roughly shook him by the collar of his medical robe. “Do you know how long we’ve been searching for you? And you DECIDE to come back now?? OH! I SHOULD LET SAKURA AT YOU!!”
“He didn’t come back on his own Naruto….he was dragged back by…” Kakashi was rudely cut off by said loudmouth’s outbursts of “WHAT!? THE TEME DIDN’T COME BACK ON HIS OWN?!!” and the many scoldings of the nurses reminding him that this was a hospital and it would be greatly appreciated if he would kindly SHUT UP!! Also leaving Sasuke very irritated with Naruto as he was pondering for a while who the mystery kunoichi was and was denied the chance of finding out.
Sasuke’s eyes widened as a new thought hit him and an involuntary groan escaped his lips. ‘Shit! They think I wasn’t coming back on my own! Wonderful! First the pain, then the majorly frustrating sensei, then the overly annoying blonde teammate and now I’m going to be held prisoner because they think that I was dragged here and didn’t decide to come on my own. What a wonderful day indeed!! Hear the sarcasm?!’
“Oi, teme! What’s wrong? You look like crap all of a sudden.” Naruto exclaimed, noticing with worry the disdain on his long time best friend’s face. “Oh SHIT! Baa-chan is gonna kill me!!! I forgot! Since I’m assuming you’re the prisoner because you’re in the room number she gave me, I’m supposed to tell you that you’re being released in 2 hours and that you’re supposed to meet up with baa-chan in her office.” The blonde took a deep breath and yelled, oblivious that he was still in the hospital,” YATTA!! I GOT IT RIGHT!!”
“NARUTO YOU BAKA!! WE’RE IN A BLOODY HOSPITAL!! SHUT THE HELL UP!!” Everyone in the hallway stopped, utterly surprised at the outburst considering it came from the now blushing, supposedly shy woman. “I-I-I- mean p-p-please b-be quiet n-naru-t-to-kun.”
“He-he-he..sorry Hinata-chan.” Naruto replied, flashing his signature foxy grin. In reply, Hinata allowed him a timid smile, showing he was forgiven.
“Dobe.” Sasuke hissed through gritted teeth, his patience running thin. Naruto straightened, his face becoming serious at the raven haired man’s tone. “How. The. HELL am I supposed to know who baa-chan is??”
“He-he-he.” Naruto chuckled, nervously rubbing the back of his head, seeing his friend’s bad temper. “I-I mean Tsunade-sama, the Hokage.”
Sasuke sighed, passing a hand over his worn out face. He was already tired of Naruto’s antics and he’d only been back in Konoha for one day. “What was I thinking?” he murmured to himself, regretting his decision of returning in the first place. With one final sigh he kicked everyone out the room and began gathering his things. He would never admit it but he really missed this place.
End Normal POV
End Flashback
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Sasuke’s POV
And so here I am, two hours later, waiting to enter the Hokage’s office.
“SHIZUNE! Bring me a new bottle of sake, this one’s done!” Once more, the Hokage’s voice was heard, requesting her fifth bottle of sake.
I banged my head against the wall behind me. ‘Jeez, by the time I go in she’s gonna be drunk! Hmm, maybe I can play on that….’ I was interrupted from my plotting when my name was suddenly announced. The Hokage’s apprentice, Shizune, I think, not that it matters, gave me permission to enter the office. ‘Finally. Let’s get this done and hope I live to sees sunset. Her temper is legendary.’ I took a deep breath and entered, my head held high. ‘Might as well go to my doom with my head held high.’With that, I walked right in, my face hidden behind its emotionless mask, betraying none of the anxiety brewing within me.
2 hours later
‘Tsunade-sama has been talking non-stop about all the things I did wrong and the people I hurt for the past two hours. Doesn’t she realize I don’t give a damn? I did what was needed to be done and I don’t regret a thing. Hn, why are all people so annoying?’
My legs were beginning to lose their feeling as I was sitting on a wooden chair, a HARD wooden chair mind you, for the past two hours, having to stay completely still for these past two hours while seated before the Hokage. My legs itched to just get up and lunge out of the window behind me but I forced my limbs into stillness, that kind of action would not be taken lightly by the Hokage. I sighed mentally, wishing it would all be over soon so that I could go home and get a nice, relaxing nap. I began to feel all the places where I got hit by the kunoichi that dragged me here. ‘I must find her. With her assistance in training, Uchihas don’t ask for help, I would be formidable.’I was snapped form my thoughts as I picked up the word ‘Punishment’. Tsunade had my full attention now and I allowed myself an inward smirk as she squirmed uncomfortably under the full power of my emotionless gaze.
“Uchiha Sasuke, I have decided upon your full punishment. You will be watched and accompanied 24/7 by our Head of ANBU due to the fact that you had to be dragged back here. You will be unable to participate in missions until our Head of ANBU gives the okay. You will be allowed to train and even then, you will be watched by our captain. When on missions with your teammates, if you show any signs of trying to escape they are to kill you on the spot. Are there any questions?” Tsunade’s voice rang in my head and echoes on the walls of her office.
I was in complete and total shock. I had to force myself not to gape at the woman sitting in front of me. ‘That’s all? I betrayed the village, conducted illegal experiments, almost killed Konoha ninja TWICE, released Orochimaru’s experiments to form my team to kill Itachi, killed countless ninja, though I always refrained from killing them if I could, was, as they think, dragged back here against my will and on top of that hurt her daughter figure and for all intents and purposes, her brother figure and this is all the punishment she gave me?’
Tsunade apparently took my silence as a ‘no’ to her question and made to call Shizune. “That’s all?” I heard a voice ask, surprised when I realized it was my own.
Tsunade narrowed her eyes at me and gave me a grave look. “Naruto AND Sakura, though she would never admit it, would kill me if I gave you any harsher punishment.” She all but mumbled so softly under her breath that I had to strain to hear it.
‘Oh, so that’s why. What does she mean by ‘AND Sakura, though she would never admit it,’ ‘Sakura used to go crazy over me.’ I tried to ignore the little voice in the back of my head saying ‘used to, she doesn’t care anymore’and the surprising pain that was brought with the thought. I gave the Hokage a grave look and a sharp nod to show her that I understood that if it were up to her I would be dead by now.
“Very well then, SHIZUNE! Get our ANBU captain immediately please.” To Shizune’s questioning gaze, Tsunade gave a nod towards me. “Part of his punishment.” She said briefly and gave a dismissive wave of her hand, scurrying Shizune from the room. She once more turned her attention towards me.
“Sasuke,” she started her voice low and serious. I immediately sat up, aware that this was something very important. “I…. I know that you aren’t the best of persons,” This statement earned a snort from me but I was immediately silenced by the Hokage’s impatient glance. Ignoring my interruption, she continued. “But, you were very close to Naruto, Kakashi AND Sakura, even though you may choose to deny it.”
Her stretch on the ‘and’ didn’t escape me and I narrowed my eyes, wondering where this was going. “Sasuke, you see, the thing is, I know that you were VERY close to them and I know it would take a lot more than seeking power from Orochimaru to tear you apart from them. You could have stayed in Konoha and gotten powerful, but instead you seeked out that snake bastard.” She looked up, locking her eyes with mine. Her eyes were full of determination. The question was determination for what? She spoke again, this time her voice more powerful and steady. I tensed, awaiting her explanation. “Sasuke, I know that there was another reason for you leaving the village, and I’m going to find out why.”
The change in me was visible. My body turned rigid. Yes, there was another reason for my leaving...but I was sworn to secrecy. My resolve wavered as I thought of what would happen if I told her. I would certainly be free of all charges and the villagers and ninjas regard of me would change, but the only way they would get that information out of me was by torture. My resolve renewed, I was ready to reply.
“Hn. There may have been another reason b...” I trailed off as I noticed a killing intent rapidly approaching us.
BAM! The door, if you could call it that now, was in pieces on the ground and standing in the much abused and destructed doorway was a fuming looking ANBU member with a tiger mask. ‘So the captain is the tiger.’[/] I thought. His choice of animal implies that he is a vicious fighter and would stop at nothing to complete a mission. He also seems like the type of person to protect those close to him with his life.
“What did you call me for shishou??!!” Said ANBU captain hissed, her voice seething with anger. She was clearly trying not to destroy anything else.
‘Okay, let’s make that tigress.’ I shook by head, berating myself for thinking it was a man. Her cleavage obviously showed otherwise. I sighed and, not wanting to be in harms way, picked up my chair and moved to the furthest corner from the obviously peeved kunoichi. ‘Add pissed ANBU captain that’s supposed to guard me to the worst day ever, just what I needed to make my day better.’ I seem to be using sarcasm a lot today. ‘Oh the hectic life in Konoha, how I missed it.’
End sasuke’s POV
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Sakura’s morning
Sakura’s POV
Beep……..Beep………..Beep………Be….
BAM!
‘Stupid, annoying alarm clock! Doesn’t let you get any sleep!’ I thought, ruefully eyeing my 4th alarm clock, rather the pieces of my 4th alarm clock, for the week. ‘I’ve gotta stop breaking them, its only Tuesday.’ I sighed, realizing that I had to get off my warm, comfy bed. Willing my legs to move, I swung my feet over the side of the bed, realizing too late that one leg was caught in my bed head. ‘Wait, why is my FOOT caught in my bed HEAD?’ My thoughts were disrupted as I fell on the floor with a thump.
“Owie. That hurt.” I murmured, rubbing my now aching head. My words were met by snickers and a ‘Good morning to you to’ from a very amused Neji and Tenten standing in my doorway. I sprang up immediately, jumped back onto my bed and pulled the covers all the way up to my chin pouting like a little child. “You’re not supposed to see my morning clumsiness OR my VERY short night dress.” I said staring pointedly at Neji who still had that amused look on his face.
“Sorry to intrude on your much needed beauty sleep bu..” Tenten grinned as she removed the pillow I had thrown at her, seeing that her harassment didn’t go unnoticed. She continued, still grinning. “But you are very much needed at the hospital right now.” Her face immediately became grave. “A group of recently returned chunnin was ambushed on their way back to the village. They were not able to identify their attackers so Tsunade-sama sent Kiba and his team of chunnins to track them. The returned chunnins are gravely wounded and Tsunade-sama has requested you for your skill to help in the hospital.” She paused, taking a deep breath as she finished her rushed analysis of the situation.
Her grin regained its place on her face, making me worry what was coming next. Tenten was renowned for mischief. “Of course - chuckle, chuckle- I asked her if she was sure the skilled ninja she was asking- chuckle, chuckle- for was you. Then – giggle -I asked her if she had- laugh- too- laugh- much sake.” She was laughing full out by the time she was finished, causing Neji to chuckle at his teammate/ girlfriend’s mischievous nature.
I grinned at the scene before me, remembering when Tenten had come home one day, returning from a mission, practically jumping up and down. She had said that a mist nin that they had been sent to assassinate had attempted to rape her and then Neji had suddenly jumped in front her and ripped the man to shreds, claiming that she was his and no one else’s. ‘Pretty gruesome, but romantic if you ask me’…. I was quickly reminded that I was supposed to be annoyed at the statement made when Tenten burst into another fit of giggles, claiming that then Tsunade had admitted that they weren’t actually gravely injured, the hospital was just short on staff.
“TENTEN!!!” I flung everything and anything that was in my reach when my hand was grabbed and halted by Neji. “What?” I demanded, annoyed that he was preventing me from getting my revenge…’Geez that sounded like Sasuke…..I wonder what the bastard is up to? Probably still unconscious from the beating I gave him….MWA HA HA HA HA!!!!’ I halted my train of thoughts when I saw Neji and Tenten backing away from me slowly like I was mad or something. ‘Damn! I must’ve laughed out loud’
“Um…he he…yeah well, um..i gotta get ready so SEE YA!!!” With that, I promptly kicked them out of my apartment. ‘Well, gotta go brush my teeth, bathe, make breakfast and change! What? I’m excited….it’s the first day the bastard’s back and gonna be punished… Oh yeah!! I’m a sadist…MWA HA HA…I know, I know….I think the appointment with the psychiatrist was next Tuesday. Well gotta get ready!’
End Sakura’s POV
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Tenten’s POV
I looked over at my boyfriend who still had a look of surprise and what might be worry on his features. Giggling, I poked his side. I burst out laughing as we rounded the corner near Saku’s apartment. Neji, completely amused at my behaviour, merely stared.
“You’ll have to forgive Sakura,” I started, giggling still. “But sometimes she has these vapses where she just starts to laugh maniacally!!”
“Kind of like you right now?” he teased, a smirk grazing his features.
I stuck my tongue out at him and turned, back facing him and nose in the air. He chuckled at my childish antics.
“Come on Tenten, we have a meeting with Hiashi-sama and then you have to go to the interrogation unit.” I sighed; he was such a kill joy sometimes. Nevertheless, he was right this time.
Sighing once more and grabbing his hand I gave in. but not without a cute pout. “Fine.” I mumbled.
He smiled and kissed the tip of my nose and then a gentle, feather-like one on my lips. “Don’t be sad my koi(1), we’ll have the rest of the afternoon to ourselves when we’re done.” Grinning, I pecked him on the cheek and tugged on his hand, signaling that we should get going. He always knew how to make me feel better. Then again, that’s why I love him. He was everything I ever need whenever I need him. Glancing once more to my beloved Neji, I focused on the day ahead.
End Tenten’s POV
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Sakura’s POV
AARG! Everything’s going wrong!!! I squeezed toothpaste all over my favourite shirt, and then the toothbrush broke (luckily when I was finished) then, I got soap in my eye in the shower so now it’s burning like hell! I kinda lost my ANBU mask, then I spilled coffee on my ANBU uniform, burnt my toast, found my mask……IN THE TRASH CAN UNDER ALL THE BURNT TOAST!!! And finally decided to go to hospital in my SHORT DENIM PANTS and red halter top that exposed quite a bit of my cleavage, because that was all I could find, before Tsunade-sama threw a fit.
‘Well’s she’s gonna throw a fit anyway when she sees what I’m wearing.’ I thought ruefully, dreading the meeting with my shishou. Putting my ANBU uniform to soak, I dusted out my mask, did a once over of my apartment and nodded my approval. ‘Yep, clean and nothings broken.’ I glanced in the direction of my bedroom and sighed, giving myself a mental reminder to buy a new alarm clock.
I turned around before I could find anymore broken items. ‘This is where my paycheck goes, repairing broken items.’ Chuckling softly at my anger management issues, I walked outside and headed directly to the hospital.
20 minutes later
I had forgotten how long it took to get to the hospital from my house if you passed through the market.
“NO I DON’T WANT UR BLOODY CARROTS NOW LEAVE ME THE HELL ALONE!!!” Dammit, Tsunade-sama is gonna kill me in the worst way possible. I glared at the next woman that tried to direct my attention to her stall. These people were NOT Helping my day! I clenched my fists as I received a few more wolf whistles from men at a nearby bar. Neither were these short pants.
‘Show ‘em whose boss Saku!! Let’s go beat them up!! Cha cha cha!!’
‘Don’t tempt me inner! I gotta get to the hospital before I lose my job.’
‘Such a kill joy……you’re no fun when you’re working! Humph!’
‘Well then leave me alone and come back when I’m not!’ I retorted, fed up with my inner self. Unknowingly, while I was talking to myself, (why does that make me sound crazy?) my feet had carried me to the place I go when I have too much on my mind. Ichiraku ramen. Naruto and I would always come here when we just wanted to relax.
‘Oh crap! Speak of the devil! If he sees me, he won’t let me leave anytime soon. Maybe I can slip away befor…’
“SAKURA-CHAN!! Over here!!!” The hyperactive blonde loudmouth was shushed rather harshly by a pissed looking Ayame, the shop owner’s daughter.
I shook my head and sighed. ‘Never mind. Why OH WHY does he have such good eyes? ’This was gonna be a lonnnngggg day!
15 minutes later
“BYE SAKURA-CHAN! Thanks for having lunch with me!!” Naruto screamed after my retreating figure.
I spared a glare at him over my shoulder. ‘I am fuming mad! If only he didn’t insist that I have lunch with him! He even blackmailed me, with a thing that I will NOT talk about, to stay! To top it off I am sooo late…I could kiss my job goodbye.’
My gaze snapped back to the road ahead of me. I smirked, ‘A little training AND I’ll get there in time.’ My decision made, I closed my eyes and focused on sending chakra to my feet. I notice that I had moved places before I even felt my limbs move. “YES!!” ‘Damn, I’m good. I’m probably the second fastest ninja in Konoha! I had surpassed even Lee’s speed a few years ago.’
BAM!
“Oowwiiieee..” Well, I guess I reached the hospital seeing as I RAN STRAIGHT INTO THE BLOODY DOOR!! “Who the HELL put that there?” I asked no one in particular.
I got no response, only scared glances. ‘Ok, I admit, I am a bit scary at the moment. But I am having the WORST DAY EVER so I’m allowed.’ At least that’s what I told myself as I stormed through the hospital’s once quiet hallways. I allowed myself a brief grin; I was always the cause of commotion around here.
Reaching my desired room, i opened the door and stepped inside, still fuming. “Which one of you is injured?” I growled, my voice deathly low as I continuously glared at any unfortunate thing that came in my line of vision.
I heard a gulp and a timid “the three of us”. I sighed; ‘I really shouldn’t take this out on them.’ I walked towards the girl, motioning for the two boys to wait outside.
“All right Mizuki take off your top and your ninja vest, I going to inspect you for any wounds.” She nodded and lay down on the examination table. After checking her tiny body for any major injuries I sighed. ‘Tenten wasn’t kidding after all, the girl’s largest injuries were a broken left arm and some burns on her left leg and chest.’
The kunoichi, noticing my sigh sprung up a concerned look on her features. “Is there something wrong with m…Blech.” I growled, low and dangerously, look down at my now vomit covered halter.
‘Deep breath, in and out, that’s it Saku calm down…..Oh WHO AM I KIDDIN?? RIP HER HEAD OFF!!!’Inner Sakura cheered at the scenes of violence playing through my head at the moment.
I was this close to agreeing with my inner, for once, but the girl’s constant apologies changed my decision. I took a deep breath, and looked her firmly in the eye mentally telling her to SHUT UP!!
“Listen to me, its ok, but I’ve gotta go clean up myself.” Looking down I added, “And bathe.. Now if you would excuse me, I smell so bad, I think your flowers are wilting.” With a tight smile, I exited the room and stormed out of the hospital, leaving a trail of debris in my path.
The receptionist looked at me in horror as I destroyed a nearby desk. She mumbled something that sounded an awful lot like "She’s worse than Tsunade-sama." I stopped, glancing over my shoulder to give her a death glare. Satisfied, when I heard her gulp, I continued my stampede home.
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I managed to make it home, bathe, change and prepare a lunch for Tennie without destroying anything. I promised her that I would make lunch for her today because she had to work double time at the interrogation unit. Now that I was clean again, I skipped down my street, causing my few neighbors to sweatdrop at my mood swings.
In 5 minutes, I was there, having learnt my lesson earlier this morning about passing through the market. I knocked on her office door. No response. I opened the door quietly, wondering if she was in here.
“Mhmm….” A satisfied groan reached my ears. I froze on the spot. Pivoting slowly, I came face to face with a very heated makeout session between Neji and Tenten.
“EEEKK!” My shriek brought them apart. Both staring at me, embarrassed, I did the only thing I could. Swiftly turning around, I held my hands up in defense. “I didn’t see anything….much” I felt the heat flood my face. I could tell I was beyond average shades of red. “I-I-I’ll b-be g-going now! HERE’S YOUR FOOD TENNIE!” With that, I bolted. I didn’t think it was humanly possible to run this fast!
I spotted my apartment and sagged against the front door, sinking to the ground. Panting hard, I saw Lee break the corner. ‘Oh great!! And here comes Konoha’s green beast to make my day better!’
“MY YOUTHFUL SAKURA BLOSSOM!” I groaned, wincing at his loudness.”SHIZUNE-SAN TOLD ME TO GIVE YOU THE YOUTHFUL MESSAGE THAT OUR LOTUS OF YOUTH, THE YOUTHFUL HOKAGE-SAMA WISHES TO SEE YOU!!”
“All right Lee, “I eyed the hyperactive boy. “What does shishou want?” I sighed wearily, today was just not my day.
“I DON’….” I Held up my hand, cutting him off. The volume he was talking with was adding to my oncoming headache.
“Never mind. I’ll just go inside and change ok? Bye” I flashed him a smile and shut the door when I heard him start yelling about how his youthful cherry blossom smiled at him. I sighed. ‘Lee’s nice, just a little.....much to handle.’ I pulled on my ANBU uniform and tigress mask and jumped out the back window. No one knew that I was ANBU ‘And I intend to keep it that way.’ I thought.
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The Hokage Tower was rather busy when I arrived. ‘ I wonder what the commotion’s about.’ I mentally slapped myself. ‘Sasuke.’
I walked straight up to Shizune, wanting to know what the meeting was about before walking into the Hokage’s office.
CRASH.
I winced ‘I wonder how much that vase is gonna cost me. Well, I might be ANBU but I’m still as clumsy as ever.’ I looked up to see Shizune, taking deep breaths. ‘Probably a lot. There goes my next paycheck.’ My bad mood returned full swing.
Fuming, I stormed up to Shizune. She looked up at me, sensing my killing aura.
“Oh ANBU-sama. Tsunade-san wishes to speak with you in her office immediately.”
“What’s it about?” I hissed, peeved that I couldn’t just stay home and relax.
“U-u-m-mm S-s-sa suk-ke-san” She stuttered, twitching nervously.
I nodded and directed my stampede to shishou’s office.
BAM!
The door was in pieces near my feet. I stood in the abused doorway, trying not to destroy anything else.
“What did you call me for shishou??!!” I hissed, unable to transform my voice to a respectful tone. I saw Sasuke move over to the corner of the room, out of danger’s way. ‘It’s amazing how he could run away yet make it look that you were foolish if you didn’t do the same.’ My musings were cut short by Tsunade-sama clearing her throat.
“Have a seat and calm yourself ANBU-sama and then I will inform you of your part in this.” Her voice was calm and soothing. Shizune must have warned her about my current mood. With a sigh I sat in the chair offered and nodded for her to continue.
End Sakura’s POV
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Normal POV
“Now, Sasuke’s punishment has been decided. He will be watched and accompanied 24/7 by our Head of ANBU, which is where you are involved tigress-san, due to the fact that Uchiha Sasuke had to be dragged back here.”
“He will be unable to participate in missions until you have seen it fit that he is ready and trustworthy. He is allowed to train under your supervision and when/ if he is allowed to go on missions, he will be accompanied by teammates who were given orders to kill him on the spot if need be. Are there any questions?” Tsunade finished her analysis with a straight face.
Sakura gaped at her, her eyes wide and filled with fury. “Yes, I do have questions.” She snapped, her voice clipped. “How is it that Uchiha Sasuke has betrayed the village and was involved in numerous other crimes including attempting to murder a Konoha shinobi and is still alive?” Her voice was eerily calm throughout her enquiry.
An amused snort came from Sasuke who had, unsurprisingly, been quiet through the accusations.
“Hn. Exactly what I said.” His monotone voice was bored and uncaring, though Sakura detected a hint of irritation on his sharp features.
Tsunade grunted, signaling that he did in fact question his punishment. Sakura eyed him more carefully. “So then why is he still alive and not in the dungeons waiting on his execution?”
Tsunade sighed; weary of having of deal with the Uchiha and Head of ANBU. “Because tigress, Uzumaki Naruto AND Haruno Sakura would have my head if the punishment is more severe.”
Sasuke didn’t miss the glance the Hokage gave the head of ANBU. It was if she was challenging her to protest. ‘What the hell is going on here?’ he thought, utterly confused as to why the kunoichi desperately wanted him dead.
There was no response from Sakura. “Well, if that’s all, I will have to ask you to leave as I have another appointment.”
Sasuke scoffed, sure that the ‘appointment’ involved bottles and bottles of sake. The Godaime Hokage narrowed her eyes at the Uchiha.
“Is there a problem Uchiha?” She hissed. Sasuke shook his head. “Good now LEAVE!”
Sakura sprang from her chair, intent on just going home and jumping in the shower to have a long nice warm bath.
“Oh! One more thing before you leave.” Sasuke stopped, halfway through the window he was about to jump out. “You WILL have to live with each other until Sasuke’s probation has come to n end. It doesn’t matter if you stay in the Uchiha Mansion or the ANBU captain’s apartment. You will also either sleep with the room doors open or in the same room. DISMISSED!”
Sakura had stopped, about ready to kill Tsunade for sticking her with that bastard when she was called back. She listened to her orders, willing to complete them for her village.
BUT at Tsunade’s last few words, she saw red.
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Somewhere far away from Konoha
“AAAAHHHHHHH! OUCH!”
CRASH! BAM! SIZZLE! BAM!
“NOT MY SAKE!!”
A farmer looked out his window to the distant village named Konoha “What the HELL is that?” he asked his wife.
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Back in Konoha
The Hokage’s office was now completely destroyed. And a pissed looking ANBU captain was standing in the middle of the debris, panting. That is what you get for messing with the tigress, pissed ANBU captain, infuriated Sakura and completely irritated girl whose life just took a turn for the worst.
Wanna know the cause of all of this?
Haruno Sakura has to live with and sleep in the same room as Uchiha Sasuke. Yep...This ought to be good!!
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(1) Translation- My loveThis chapter is for my sis Beth! LUV YA LOTS BETHY!! =D Smile a little ok?
Well, it has taken a loooooonnnggggg time but at least I updated! I just decided to add a bit of humor to the story cuz my sis, Bhav, said that it was too serious. Hey...I MADE 13 pages!!! WHOO!! :) I’m getting better! Cookies to all my awesome readers and reviewers out there! =D I LUV YOU ALL! Till next time! Ja ne! =)