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6th-May-2013 01:41 am
Melodic music fills the ear of a girl who hears better than most and that alone is what snaps her fully alert. When she last thought of her own free will, there was a battle raging on around her with no time to think of the simpler things in life like music and friends she'll never see again. There's no familiar warmth of chakra that belonged to another and Kakashi--what happened to him? So many unanswered questions plague at her mind, but the most important of them all? Where was she? Normally she might be able to pick up on a powerful Genjutsu before, but this didn't feel like anything she's studied before. Her body felt unlike her own as she felt something sink to the bottom of her stomach.



    [ VIDEO A: EARLY MORNING ]
I don't understand. [ An onslaught of helplessness plagues Sakura and so when the PokeGear is nudged on by accident (she doesn't bother to treat her "belongings" carefully since they aren't her own), she's unaware that the scene is being shown live to so many others. ] This isn't supposed to be... None of this makes sense... I need to return... Naruto--[ The name spoken with more worry and fondness than ever before. ]--just hang on.

[ All of these phrases come in broken and cut abruptly at times, the pack shifting with her movements. When it jerks suddenly and pops out from the pack being placed roughly onto the ground, there's a teenager girl who looks more worn than anything else (those dark spots under her eyes aren't doing much for her looks) clad in a green vest staring down at the PokeGear as though it were a foreign object. To most newcomers in New Bark Town, it usually is foreign. ]

This is? [ Shaking her head, she picks it up and places it back into the pack without knowing any better. A shout for her attention though might keep her from dismissing it entirely. ]

    [ VIDEO B: EVENING ]
[ Once Sakura's discovered more about this world (as well as the inevitable "no escape" aspect), it is only appropriate that she gives a more proper introduction. This time though she's without the scratches and scrapes (they're just covered up by her hair and bandages) and she's changed into a fresh pair of clothes. Also of note is the fact her hair is loose with nothing holding it back now, no for now she looks like more peaceful than she did this morning. Holding the PokeGear, it seems she's at least aware of it's purpose now. ]

Hey there, I'm new to this place so I'll ask for your patience in advance if that's alright. My name is Sakura Haruno and there's no need to explain the situation to me--I understand. [ Boldly declaring her name? No, she just knows the PokeGear gives away her full registered name anyway so there's no point in concealing it. ] We're all stuck here no matter what's going on back at home, but if there are theories as to how we can return, let's hear them. I have the time.

[ Plenty of time now, she might add if it didn't feel attention seeking in any way. ] Curiously, do people talk about where they come from here? I'm interested in hearing about other villages if you're not too busy. Huh, that's kind of a personal question too, isn't it? Sorry, sorry. [ Waving her free hand apologetically. ] Been a while since I've had a normal conversation so I'm acting all weird. Anyway, it'd be nice if someone replied to this... anyone, anyone at all really.

[ While she did start off headstrong with her broadcast, by the end of it her voice cracks to indicate how feeble she really is. There's a reason she's not outright traveling like most do on their first day. Behind her is a small room with an ordinary looking bed--an indication that she's retiring somewhere within the starter town for the evening. ]
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6th-May-2013 11:10 pm (UTC)
[ Better luck asking Naruto? Does he not know his son. Sakura may have better luck slamming her head into the wall. ]

That's troubling. [ Not that she's annoyed towards him, but at the situation entirely. Frustrating to meet people who have wronged her (and those she has wronged) with no recollection of it. ] How do you even react to that news?

Have there be any other problems? Distrust among those from home might be more alarming than we need in a foreign land.

Edited (oops trying to html when I first wake up) 2013-05-06 11:10 pm (UTC)
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7th-May-2013 01:15 pm (UTC)
[Naruto at least knew what had been happening in the time before the others arrived. Minato may have been given a few history lessons but it's pretty doubtful they were in order- and he didn't have much more than 'they were in my class!' to go off of concerning ages.

Maybe she should ask Shino instead.
]

All you can really do is listen, Sakura.

[Of course he has no idea about Obito but- all he really could do was listen, hear their stories. Try to fit the pieces together and understand. It's certainly frustrating but it was always better to have as much information as you could before making any rash decision.]

As far as problems ah... well, not in so many words, no. Again, I think it might be better to ask Naruto or one of the others about everyone's status, I've only been here a week myself.

[He's not really comfortable speaking freely about the kids when he's only aware of a few pieces, not the whole picture. Things were tense but...]

There is someone here from Suna, Sasori, that I was told was dangerous. I can't say I've spoken to or seen him myself, but I assume you'd know more about him.
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7th-May-2013 01:23 pm (UTC)
Sasori.

[ The girl was never good at keeping her emotions under wraps, so when she tenses up, it's visible and way too obvious. Rigid at the thought, her hand falls to her stomach as she recalls that fight. ]

Leave him to me. [ Finding her strength again: ] Do we know where he is?

[ If any of the Konoha nin fall ill to poison, Sakura has her suspect in mind oops. ]
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7th-May-2013 01:29 pm (UTC)
Currently, no. But there is someone keeping an eye on him.

[He really wanted to believe Itachi had been sincere.]

You're without access to your chakra and only have one low level Pokemon, I wouldn't advise going out of your way looking for a fight anytime soon.
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7th-May-2013 01:39 pm (UTC)
If you think I'm helpless because of those limitations, I'll just have to prove to you otherwise.

[ Mouthing off to a Hokage O O P S. ] I know the name Sakura Haruno probably doesn't mean much to you when compared to Sasuke and Naruto, but...

[ Forming a fist with her hand in her determination. ]

That's exactly why I won't be helpless. They need me to be strong, so I won't rely on them like I used to.

Edited 2013-05-07 01:39 pm (UTC)
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7th-May-2013 01:56 pm (UTC)
I'd appreciate if assumptions about what I believe were kept to a minimum.

[Minato might have been the easy-going type, willing to let others try things their way more often than not, but when it came to the safety of his shinobi he wasn't about to be undermined.]

It has nothing to do with with your abilities, we are all at a disadvantage upon arrival and moving on your own without sufficient information or strategy is hardly what I'd expect from a Konoha shinobi.
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7th-May-2013 02:01 pm (UTC)
[ That causes her to flinch and lower her head. What brief bravery (ego) she had leaves her as quick as it came. ]

Sorry, it's just that I know what he's capable of. [ Quietly: ] He's dangerous and if there's no one that knows him keeping watch, I can't sit here knowing he may strike at any of the others.

Edited 2013-05-07 02:01 pm (UTC)
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7th-May-2013 02:56 pm (UTC)
I have no intention of sitting by idly, being a target.

[His tone softened as well, he didn't want to force his authority or make them feel like children- they weren't, they were capable shinobi, but this world called for a little more caution than home did.]

For now though, it's better to learn what we can and adapt to this world. You're likely to be arrested for engaging in what is seen as unnecessary conflict here, but I trust you all to do what you must to protect yourself and others regardless.

[In other words, he can't stop you. But he encourages more planning than would be needed if their abilities were still intact.]
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8th-May-2013 01:53 pm (UTC)
[ It takes a heck of a lot of willpower to back down from her stance, but she's never had a strong back when it comes to opposing authority figures.

(Tsunade is another story entirely. She needed Sakura to treat her that way at times okay?)

Slinking into a slump, she nods her head weakly. ]


I will. Everyone is spread out, but they're still traveling together with someone from back home. [ Everyone but Sasuke, huh? ] Right? Naruto is with his parents and Shino... Ugh--I really hope people are traveling together. It'd be irresponsible otherwise!
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8th-May-2013 08:02 pm (UTC)
[Well, huh. So Naruto hadn't exactly explained the situation to her yet.

There's a brief flicker of amusement in his expression.
]

Naruto is with us, yes, as are Shino and Obito. Another girl too, Yumi, though she's not from our home.
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8th-May-2013 08:37 pm (UTC)
Huh?

[ Okay, now that is definitely weird. Naruto's the kind of person who would brag non-stop about hanging out with someone like him so for him to not mention it whatsoever. ]

Did you just recently join up with him? He didn't mention it.
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8th-May-2013 08:45 pm (UTC)
Mmn, a few days ago. I assume you'll probably be joining us soon too?

[To be fair he did mention it. ...it was just as 'mom and dad' and not by their names.]

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8th-May-2013 08:55 pm (UTC)
[ Really. Weird.

Realizing quickly that she's being more quiet than usual, she gives a nod. ]


I think so. When I arrive in Cherrygrove City, I'll send him a message and we can sort it out after that. Something might come up between now and then.

[ She secretly hopes not. Being able to see Naruto in a non-conflict zone is nice and then maybe they can have a chat. ]
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8th-May-2013 09:52 pm (UTC)
You should be fine, it's only a few days of travel.

[aaaaaaand, he really can't keep himself from saying anything anymore.]

I have to admit I'm looking forward to meeting the other member of my son's team.
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9th-May-2013 02:51 am (UTC)
[ Like father, like son. Except even Naruto didn't think it was important enough to tell her so there goes the PokeGear falling from her hands in pure shock.

It doesn't fall far--after all, she's sitting on a bed so it isn't more than a foot. ]


Y-Your son?
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9th-May-2013 03:13 am (UTC)
[...f-ffff Sakura. He'll just cover his mouth with one hand, pretending to cough and clearing his throat to hide a laugh.]

Of course. Ah, well, he does take after Kushina a lot more I think, even if he has my hair.

[He hadn't missed the waver in her voice in the initial broadcast, how defensive she had been in answering him. There was no forgetting what was happening back home, what they had left behind, but a little light-hearted conversation added to the end of more serious might not be such a terrible thing.]
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9th-May-2013 03:25 am (UTC)
Your hair?

[ Now that he's mentioned it, the similarities do show between father and son. Maybe she was overlooking it due to the general anxiety with speaking with a dead hokage. ]

I never knew... um, well I don't think there was anyone who knew. He wouldn't have been--[ She cuts herself off at that. No need to tell him that his son was a LOSER growing up. ]

Sorry, this is a shock.
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9th-May-2013 10:17 pm (UTC)
Understandably. Naruto didn't know himself until not that long ago.

[No need to discuss the details over that particular revelation, but here in this world there was no reason to hide their relation, no need to keep things quiet to protect his son.

He'd take any chance he got to brag about Naruto.
]

I should probably let you go though, to get some rest. I have a feeling we'll both be traveling a good bit in the coming days and you've probably got replies from the others to get to.

[Surprise! You get to hang out with daddykage isn't it exciting]

Edited 2013-05-09 10:19 pm (UTC)
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10th-May-2013 08:58 pm (UTC)
Yeah, I should try to get some sleep soon.

[ Her voice is soft to reflect the distance in her mentality. Naruto, the son of the... No, as much as she wants to say it's not possible, she can tell just in the way he always insist that he was going to become the next Hokage. ]

Right, we'll both be traveling... [ She's going to be traveling with Naruto's parents. She's going to be traveling with him. ] Well, even if I neglect my sleep now, that won't slow me down!
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10th-May-2013 11:02 pm (UTC)
The first few nights can be a little rough, but aside from the loss of chakra it shouldn't be anything you're not used to at least. Well... the constant music can be a bit irritating too.

[His tone was sympathetic. It had surprised him really just how much he'd always relied on chakra to feel safe, how much of an ordinary everyday thing it was to be able to sense any strange movement, other people moving around him.

The traveling though, it reminded him a lot of away missions, of only allowing himself to fall into some sort of half sleep so he couldn't be taken by surprise. Not the most restful, but not exactly unfamiliar either.
]

I'm looking forward to meeting you in person though.
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10th-May-2013 11:13 pm (UTC)
[ Looking forward to seeing her beat up his son?? ]

I think the music will be the hardest part. Difficult to listen in on who or what might be approaching you if there's something to drown it out.

Alternatively, it can be used to our advantage. A step with each note to mask our movements.

[ Her manners slap her back in the face and she nods again. ]

It'll be a pleasure to meet one of the greatest her--er--oh, you do know about that, don't you?
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10th-May-2013 11:37 pm (UTC)
[It builds character.]

[And while he's pleased and impressed about what a good little shinobi she is...]

It's alright, I'm aware.

I don't believe my student is though, I haven't talked to him about it yet. But everyone else...

[They were all from after his time. It's not something Minato was actively looking to talk about though, that night still fresh in his memories, the last thing he'd experienced before ending up here.

Being fairly open about it helped, oddly enough. Most people wouldn't press for details out of politeness.
]
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13th-May-2013 06:51 am (UTC)
[ Nodding. ] I understand.

I carry a lot of secrets with me right now. [ She adds as though it could alleviate his burdens or maybe she's implying that he isn't alone like this. ] It'll be hard, but we were conditioned to do so.

If you need to, um, if you need someone there for you...
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13th-May-2013 07:04 pm (UTC)
[It's not really something that came up in everyday conversation. Obito did know, but neither of them had said anything to the other and honestly... for the time being it was better to simply enjoy each other's company than to talk of things that couldn't be changed.

Minato wasn't ready to make shish kabob jokes like his student did about his own death.
]

It's kind of you to offer, thank you. And I extend the same to you Sakura.

[He wouldn't be taking her up on it though- Minato didn't truly open up to very many, despite his tendency to be, at times, a little emotional. But the returned offer was still sincere, even if he thought she might feel similarly about it.]
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14th-May-2013 05:28 am (UTC)
Thank you, I appreciate it.

[ He's right in thinking that. Sakura might slip up every now and again (with the kind of anger spats she had, it was inevitable). For the most part, her mind is steel. ]

I'm going to get that rest now. Take care.
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