Fated

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Team 7 !Namikaze Naruto!(change it) 17, Uchiha Sasuke 18 Uchiha Sai 18 Hatake Kakashi 24

Team 8 Hyuga Hinata 16, Aburame Shino 17, Inuzuka Kiba 17, Yuuhi Kurenai 26

Team 10 Yamanaka Ino 17 Nara Shikamaru 18, Akamichi Chioji 17, Sarutobi Asuma 27

Team Gai Tenten 18, Hyuga Neji 18, Rock Lee 18, Matio Gai 26

Haruno Sakura 17, Uchiha Itachi 22

Chapter 1

Traveling a long distance, a figure came to stop at huge bronze gates. 'Ah… Konohagakure, so many memories, has been 5 years?' her voice filled with hidden malice.

"Halt! What business do you have here?" asked a shinobi guarding the gate.

The person stopped and looked blankly at the man. "I am visiting family." Showing him her papers with the letter to which the guard's eyes widened. He quickly let her pass.

The guard seems to shrink as she crossed the gates that protected the village 'Peaceful…very peaceful. Wonder who the hokage is?' she return from her thoughts when a flash of orange trampled her. The impact was strong and sent them rolling on the ground. Citizens and ninja alike shook their heads not minding what had just happen. Since she was on top of the boy she quickly stood up and dusted her clothes. The boy was still on the ground staring stupidly at her. She pulled him up unexpectedly due to their weight they almost tripped.

"Gee… thanks, I'm really sorry." she took a better look at him. He was wearing colors too bright for ninja. It was obviously shown since he had his leaf forehead protector securely tied around his head. The kid had blond hair and cobalt blue eyes it made her remember the former kage of leaf, Yodaime-sama.

"Hey Miss I haven't seen you around konoha? Are you new?" the boy asked too loudly.

She answered face cold and uninterested "Yes, I just arrived." He smiled at me and said "Well, I'm Uzumaki Naruto and I'll become the greatest Hokege!! Believe it!!" She looked at him. 'Minato?' She never heard of such clan. "I'm Haruno Sakura nice to meet you Minato-san." She bowed to him. He stared at her contemplating if he should ask or not. Then again "Um…why is your hair pink?" She thought how insolent the brat was. He was rude and he didn't know the proper manners of speaking. Her first impression of him, he was a total idiot.

She answered him "Family…Naruto-san, why were you running?" He looked shocked and screamed at her face. "Oh no…!!! I'm late!! See ya! Sakura-chan!" he dashed and sprinted off, angering passing civilians along the way.

He waved and ran faster. She continued to walk around taking in her surroundings. The place was not new to her. It was her village but she only saw the tall brick wall of the Hyuga estate. Her expression darkened; why she was summoned she had no clue. She was joyous to leave this place when she was young; fighting for her freedom she escaped from her captives, her aura turned deadly. They had no shame for an honorable family they would anything to keep their name.

She dreaded this day when they let her free she knew it was in their favor. They were pleased that a nuisance like her was gone. She was very young when she left at the tender age of twelve and fresh from the academy. They were hoping she would die out in the wild since they did not use the cursed seal. From starvation, killed by untamed beasts or rogue ninja they didn't care. They called for her just a few weeks ago, the pain she felt was clear, after a mass of dead corpse were found and identified. Their deaths linked to her. Yes, she did kill them not from the lack amusement but was a necessity to her survival. They messed up her campsite so she took care of them thou disemboweling their limbs and torturing them, she went too far.

Her pace was steady not in a rush, why should she? They called for her not the over way around. She was not in favor of coming back. She set her eyes on another iron gate, her destination. The place she wished to burn to the ground.

Hardening her façade, she had meditated for days, dawn till dusk. She needed to clear her mind. Her clouding emotions would only worsen her predicament and such emotions could blind her reasoning and logical thinking.

She stood there before the grand complex. The guard stared at her with a very intimidating look, the byakugan as an added bonus and his body was tense. "Will you let me in or do I have to prove something?" She said void of her emotions.

She stared back at him with more intensity and he seems to freeze by the look of her eyes. He staggered while opening the gate. 'Pathetic'

She was escorted by two members of the clan. They were watching her and their body language flashing out that she was dangerous and not to be trusted while she was calmly taking strides. They led her to the west wing were the main branch stayed. The wing was more striking with its elaborate designs. Truly amazing if seen by outsiders but she had been here and quickly vanished that thought in her mind.

They stopped at a particular room and from the feeling of dread and hatred she felt. The person inhabiting the room was most likely be the clan head, Hyuga Hiashi.

"I am pleased that you have returned. I trust your journey was eventful." He said voice full of mocking echoed in the small study. "While you are here I have some errands for you to accomplish. –A brief nod- You see I am disappointed that our heiress does not show potential and you are more than capable of teaching her-" He ordered. "-but if you see no growth in your guidance, inform me and we will make preparations."

He looked at the girl. "Hai, Lord Hyuga." she said blankly. He seemed pleased and she continued "If she has no potential then why train her, Hiashi-sama? Do you not have another daughter to name as heiress?" He looked quite taken back by her question but answered none the less "She may not be what I have in mind but I am willing enough to give her a second chance. -Her eye brows rose- Either way she has shown some progress for sometime."

She nodded understanding his reason and with a quick bow. "If that is all, I wish to leave the compound for a few hours."

He nodded "You may, return before noon. We have a meeting and things need to be discussed in the clan council for your return."

He looked at his subordinate softening his gaze. "I appreciate it, Hiashi-sama." She smirked at him making his face stone cold then drawled "Things have changed since I was here. I do not have intentions of staying -he chucked slightly while her entire visage tightened- I detest you and everyone in his clan for what you have done to me and my mother. You may have the upper hand but I have my ways. Good day Hiashi-sama" She stood up and left the room.

Leaving the Main branch wing Sakura walked past Hyuga members. Younger ones held a more curiosity and arrogantly held their head high. She scoffed at them. They were naive not knowing the inner workings of their own can such ignorance will kill them when they face the true world of ninjas. The older members had shocked expressions on their faces. They were not expecting her to be a live and importantly back especially here with them. She just greeted them with nods using what little respect she had for them.

She stopped at a particular section of the east wing where the branch house members resided. A servant was there and her assumption was that the person was waiting for her. She led them to the sleeping quarters. The rooms look old and worn out from the years they stood but still sturdy with a traditional style common in the compound. Opening the door she was studied the room. It looked ordinary and very boring with cream covered walls, a bed near the window and a mahogany dresser. Another door she could see that it was leading to a bathroom.

She left her room and went to another location still connected to the vast acre of land the Hyugas own.

Knock …knock…knock…

Sakura waited for a few minutes before a flustered maid opened the door. The servant said after bowing "She is waiting for you in the garden."

Sakura went in the sophisticatedly fashioned lounge. Looking at the décor and furnishing she felt wistful 'all too familiar…' When she neared the door leading to the veranda someone voiced a "come in", Sakura smirk feeling very fond of the speaker and commented "You were expecting me Obaa-chan?"

The garden was very simple. There were some bushes acting as a fence and a bamboo fountain making sounds as it falls and rises. The older woman sitting on a mat smiled making her look five years younger, "My, my, you have grown and yes I knew you would arrived eventually so will you be staying here now?"

Sakura stopped and made a thinking pose. Her hand brushing back and forth her chin, "Hn…" Her grandmother frowned. She said softly evidently not comfortable with the topic, "Well, I can't stop you. Come, come let me look at you."

She fussed at how her little girl grew. She even made some teary noises while Sakura redden slightly at how her grandmother was acting. When she as small she was usually teased and always came running to her obaa-chan after. Now she grew in all the right places with a more than the average size making other girls green with jealousy. Her eyes are of a darker shade of forest green but not pupil less like the Hyugas since she uses a powerful genjutsu to hide it and her hair also grew longer. It reached down to her lower back with a lighter shade of cherry blossom. Though she never seems to care for attention preferring silence from any kind of noise, "You know me too well Obaa-chan." She smiled, "Sit-", Sakura complied wholeheartedly, "- I missed you very much, Sakura."

Sakura looked at the older women across the table, where they sat. She had a contented and a generally happy expression plastered on her wrinkled face. "I know." she answered sincerely. She loved her grandmother, to her she was the only person in that compound she could call family.

Flash

An old woman looked at a little girl sobbing "Now, now, Saku-chan don't let them get to you. They're just jealous." The little girl looked up and hiccupped, "Obaa-chan…"

Flash

A 4 year old Sakura was listening to the clan meeting outside the hall when she hears shouting, "JUST BECAUSE SHE LOOKS DIFFERENT DOESN'T MEAN SHE CAN'T USE HER BYAKUGAN!!! SHE IS KYOKO'S DAUGHTER, SHE SHOW SO MUCH POTENTIAL LIKE HER MOTHER!!!" then everything went quiet.

Flash

"Obaa-chan, tell me more about kaa-san?"

Flash

"'baa-chan, 'baa-chan, I did it! Look!!!"

"Obaa-chan, I'm leaving the compound to buy some supplies, I was wondering if you would like to accompany me?"

She shakes her head, "I can't we have to make preparations and there is also a meeting this afternoon. You should try and find something nice to wear." Sakura nodded though a little disappointed then stood up, "It's nice seeing you again, Obaa-chan. I'll be back by 3." She left the houses and went directly to the entrance.

'I should roam around while I have a chance'

Sakura walked out the gate and smirk at the guard. 'Heh'

It's been 3 hours and Sakura was almost finished with her shopping. She bought a few dozen iron Kunais. She already had a katana safely hidden in her room. It was an heirloom from her father. She found it before she left the village five years ago while trying to escape the Hyuga guards. It was beautiful and had a very sharp edge while the hilt was uniquely designed with a yin and yang symbol. She found a matching wakizashi with it and always kept them with her in battle or not. She chose a few changes of clothing. She got everything she needed except for something formal. 'I hate shopping for Kimonos. I'll do it later.' She stopped when she heard shouting across the street in a ramen bar. 'Hey is that Naruto, figures. He's so loud' she must have been standing here since Naruto waved at her and shouted "SAKURA-CHAN!!! OVER HERE!" and on cue her stomach grumbled.

Coming over she took a seat left of Naruto, nearest to the wall. Looking at the old man behind the counter and ordered, "One Seafood Ramen, please. Nice seeing you again, Naruto-san." She greeted while he was apparently inhaling his ramen. Sakura made a face. It was disgusting. The ramen's soup was dripping down his chin and the noodles were sticking to is face. She kept on staring at him, devouring his ramen like a person who hasn't eaten for days. She stopped looking at him when she noticed his teammates staring at her.

Naruto stopped and introduced us, "Oh! Um…Sakura-chan these are my teammates, Saske-teme, Sai-teme, and Kakashi-sensei." She nodded "Haruno Sakura." "Dobe" said Sasuke.

She looked at them 'Copy ninja Kakashi and Uchihas' Kakashi asked her, "I haven't seen you for a long time, Sakura-chan" She gave him a little smile, happy to see him again. "I just arrived here, Kakashi-san."

Now Sai asked, "You know each other? What village do you come from?" She touched her bandaged forehead and didn't feel any metal plate. She remembered that her leaf headband was left here when she ran out of the village.

"Konoha-", Naruto shouted "But I never saw you here?" she got irritated "-let me finish. Thank you, I left 5 years ago."

"Ah…I this will be amusing," Kakashi murmured to himself. They glanced at the jonin while he was trying to ignore them. Read his precious little orange book. Naruto asked again, "How do you know Kakashi-sensei?" She didn't give him an answer but looked out to the sky. She remembered the time, finishing her ramen quickly then paid for it. Not glancing at them when she stepped out the ramen bar. "Hn, nice meeting you but I have to go."

When she left she could feel their gazes of confusion, irritation, ignorance and amusement but paid no heed to them. She signed and returned to her frustrating search for formal wear, directly walking to the shopping district of Konoha.

When she was gone they faced Kakashi. "You'll see…" then he disappeared only leaving smoke. "Kakashi-sensei didn't pay!!"

After an excruciating 30 minutes of searching Sakura finally found a store that sold those retched clothing…cough…

Ding…

It was an old boutique by the looks of it. It had a lot of clothing, racks and rack of them. She searched for a few minutes, getting aggravated. Finally, a woman in her mid 40s came to her. "Do you need help?" she offered. Sakura was trying to choose in her mind on the variety of ways on burning the store with all the Kimonos together and said dryly to the store owner, "That would be greatly appreciated." The lady smiled at her.

"You seem quite irked," She stated through her search. Sakura admitted bitterly, "I am against dressing up." She laughs more, "You have a dry sense of humor—oh! This would look good on you." She pulls one out.

She gave Sakura a viridian colored kimono with a red lining, some brown colored cherry blossoms around the edges and a black obi with the matching print. It felt very soft and delicate under her fingers. "Try it on." She gestured Sakura to a changing screen. She seems delighted of her choice when Sakura came out. The lady gave some hair accessories while Sakura changed back.

Sakura was handing her money but she refused, saying "Consider it as a gift, your company was enough. You remind me of myself when I was young."

Sakura tried to protest but the lady gave her a look clearly stating she won't change her mind. Sighing in defeat and Sakura held her purchases and thanked her.

On her way home she took a path though the forest since there were less people and it was a shorter trek but after a few branches she heard metal clanking and some chakra spikes. There were a few stray weapons especially kunai and shuriken. Sakura activated her Byakugan simultaneously veins protrude from the side of her eyes giving her a very intimidating look.

Her eyes became silver as the genjutsu wavered slightly. She rarely uses her byakugan since it causes too much of a fuss in the main branch. She can't measure the range of distance she could possible extend it but the sting was an indicator. Her analytical mind helped her think logically in battle so she could quickly predict movements and make specific strategy for countering her enemy. Perfect chakra control was an added bonus making her simplest techniques deadly and making her an even deadlier tool.

The Hyuga main branch was afraid that she would betray them like her mother and give away secrets so the cursed seal was placed on her forehead when she was five even though she did come from the higher house. She was branded a branch member that day. She hated the seal. It was used many times. She couldn't count how many but it hurt like sebons punctured on your skull. It made her lose consciousness from too much pain and once brought her to comatose state, landing her in the care of medics and staying in the hospital. It had one good out come it made her immune to pain that others would be screaming or rather be killed.

Sakura was placed in the deepest part of the east wing. It was her cage. She was locked there and seals were placed around to keep her in that room. A servant would regularly bring her food and bath her. Once the regular servant who came to her didn't show, the next day another brought her meals but together with some members from the main and branch house. They were very tense and had their weapons ready. They came and went. She was truly alone in her prison. There were not many visitors only the occasional bird lands on the high window, her grandmother and her new servant.

Then, she realized that her cell smelt like blood the day but she was still too young to understand what she did. She only remembered the feeling of delight like when her grandmother brought some sweets when she visits. After a few weeks, Sakura grew found of her servant, no her friend, new and only friend. Her name was Aya and was three years older than her. She was nice and told her stories about everything. Sakura was naturally curious so they would talk for hours and hours until it was time for her to retire to bed. One day Sakura asked Aya more questions then their conversation landed to why she was here. Aya couldn't answer. She honestly didn't know but why she was assigned to this task she told Sakura. That night the day before she first visited the cell the Hyuga guard heard a woman screaming and found her body. Her face was pale and her expression was twisted into a silent scream that promised extreme pain and anguish. Her blood was smeared on the white walls and her carcass was lazy flung near the door, head detached. Sakura was horrified when she herd this, She asked who could have done such a heartless act. Aya was silently contemplating whether to tell the young girl she was the murderer. She did tell Sakura, who was wide-eye.

She killed the first servant, her first kill. It was a disastrous incident and everything was buzzing.

Now, she understood what she did. What she is and what became of her. A demon, an experiment, a bastards insane dream turned reality.

Flash

In the grand hall, voices could be heard, "She should not be trained, and she is a daughter of a traitor! She should be place in the cell to rot!"

Another voice could be heard "Just because her mother has disobeyed us does not mean her child would do the same. She would be useful to us in the future"

"Are you planning on keeping that…thing! She'd be the death of us."

"She will be dealt with accordingly; the seal has been branded on her forehead."

"She must not know of what had happened to her. It will make things complicated as they already are…burn then and don't leave any evidence. Make a decree, no one must speak or mention anything about her."

End Flash

Sakura neared the sound, concealing her chakra to a minimum amount. She saw some people practicing but what caught her eye, was a girl with bluish-purple hair. She was using her byakugan while fighting so Sakura carefully moved closer since the girl named Hinata could see her with the dojutsu.

Sakura was impressed with her technique. 'It's well maneuvered but still has a flaw.' "That is enough, Hinata, you did well today. See you tomorrow." Her sensei told her while talking about her improvements She left but Hinata stayed to continue practicing. 'I should introduce myself.'

Sakura smirk and slowly released her chakra. Hinata was quick to notice the chakra and looked around the training field.

"You know… that technique is very remarkable." Sakura said while she stepped inside the clearing. Hinata was shock at the signature of the chakra since it was high and the person was probably an enemy, Hinata never saw her before and she didn't wear any hitai-ate. Hinata took it as a threat and raised her kunai. "Who are you?" She asked in a quivering voice.

Sakura could sense how tense she was. "No worries you'll find out sooner. Your leaving your self venerable for attack when you finish your…" She looks confused. "Your flaws, my dear, its quiet noticeable," Sakura could feel another presence nearing them so she left hastily to prevent any more distractions since it was almost three o'clock, she curse for taking too many detours.

Hinata stared at the figure having doubts. Then after a while Neji appeared. "Hinata-sama, are you alright? Who was that?"

Hinata looked down, "I don't know, Neji-nii-san." "Did she do anything to you?" "No, um…ano…Neji-nii-san, what are you doing here?" "Hiashi-sama asked me to look for you. Let's go." They raced to the Hyuga compound.

"You're late." Sakura scowled. "Side tracked." The older woman looked at her grandchild, displeased then said, "Follow me."

We walked out of the house to a much larger building; people were passing them going inside and minding their own business. She followed her Obaa-chan into a hall but stayed at the back. The room was slowing filling with people from both houses. The tension was high but people were indifferent. She saw Hiashi-sama walking in front with some elders including Obaa-chan tailing him. They sat at their respected seats. 'I wonder what it is about.' Hiashi-sama silenced us and spoke.

She was silently brooding at the back. She hated meeting. They were boring, useless and tend to cause more trouble than fixing their problems. She was trying not to fall a sleep. Clan politics were of no importance to her. It was solely about their status, missions, relations, conflicts, and other oh-so-important matters.

"There is some information about the incoming spring tournament we would like you to be well-aware. The competition will start 2 weeks before the spring festival that is 2 months from this day. Train and be ready, clans round Konoha and a selected few will compete in arranged fights but the match up is still classified at the moment."

Murmurs, comments and questions were getting louder and this time Obaa-chan raised her hand. The voices died down. "We have a banquet this evening for gathering clans so might as well be informed." She looked at Hiashi, he nodded, "Haruno Sakura has returned to Konoha." Then more murmurs could be herd.

"She's that Kyoko-sama's daughter."

"I heard she's powerful."

"We will win the tournament for sure."

"I wonder what she looks like."

"They say she has a different kind of byakugan."

"No way!"

"They say she killed a whole group of missing-nin or something they were able to track her."

"But she left years ago."

"I know."

Sakura sight, 'I really hate clan meetings' after an agonizing hour. Hiashi-sama finally ended the dull meeting, "I want Neji, Hinata as well as Sakura-san to stay we would like to discuss a few matters."

When my name was called members looked around and spotted me at the back. They all looked at me but I could care less and glared at them. Some glared back and others only stared more. Hiashi dismissed them and slowly they filed out and left the hall and prepared for the banquet held at the Hokage's Tower.

She straitened her posture and walked to the front where they were standing. Bowing, her face was unreadable, "Hiashi-sama, Elders…Hinata." She looked at me frozen; Hiashi raised an eyebrow at his daughter's tenseness and spoke, "As you have been told earlier that you are to train Hinata for the preceding 2 month before the competition as well as joining it yourself." Sakura nodded and looked at Hinata again I smirked then smiled, "I'll speak with you tomorrow at breakfast, Hinata-sama."

She fidgeted with her fingers. Hiashi looked at Neji, "Neji, you will join them if you are willing—he scowled— and you will escort Sakura tonight." she glared at him 'prick' then Obaa-chan broke our stare. "Come now we must get ready, the meeting is over." Sakura stood up and took one last bowed then went out with her grandmother.

When we were gone Hiashi spoke to Neji, "Keep an eye on them while they train. I don't completely trust her."

Neji kept thinking. His uncle was being up tight and too paranoid the woman was not that intimidating. She didn't look that powerful to train Hinata, his cousin was getting better at being a konoichi and they were getting along now. She doesn't even have the byakugan but he was curious about the bandages wrapped around her wide forehead and the odd pink hair. Was she even a Hyuga? She stood out like a sore thumb with her unusual coloring…pink hair…it was ridiculous and her eyes. Her genetics where different from them so she must be hired, yes, paid to help Hinata train. He also could not find and forehead protector on her, then he heard a voice "You know Hyuga if you keep walking like that you'll hit the post." He snapped back to reality, a few inches before crashing to post. He colored slightly but masked quikly, "hn…I'll pick you at 6:30." Regaining his posture, he walked to the direction of his room to change for the party.

Sakura laughed inwardly, 'This will be very interesting.' At least she had something for amusement in this hell hole. The mirth in her eyes was evident under the glowing moonlight as she headed to her grandmother's room to get ready.

"You look beautiful, Sakura." She looked at the mirror. The kimono fitted her well. The color was a perfect contrast to her hair and skin. Well, who would look good when they viciously scrubbed her skin red, twisting and knotting her hair in elaborate buns or curls, the brushing was painful too. Appling so many oils and creams on her hair, face and body. The make up was constantly retouched or changed since she looked like a clown but in the end they only glazed her lips with a nude colored gloss. They took so long in dressing her. After a few layers, the servants had to adjusts and tuck them in place. There was a lot of pulling involved. The outcome was a pretty pissed Sakura looking very demented and ready to rip anything apart though she looked stunning in her kimono. Her grandmother joked on how she was able to find the garment, knowing the girl hated dressing up.

Lastly her grandmother placed the hair piece given by th shop owner together with the kimono. She padded Sakura's hand and smiled at her, "There, all done. Wait for Neji at the foyer."

Sakura looked at her in puzzlement, "Aren't we going together?" "Yes, we are but you will be introduced properly to the Clan Lords and the other important people since you are my granddaughter thus you are of status." Sakura sighed for the fiftieth time. "Fine, I will." She was almost out the door when her grandmother spoke," Try to look interested, Sakura, just for tonight?"

"Fine," she walk to the entrance but didn't wait for long Neji being trained from young in etiquette and propriety was standing in front of the door looking very dashing wearing his cream Hyuga robes.

Neji was very bored while waiting for Sakura to appear. Why do women take too long in getting dressed? When he heard footsteps he took back what he said earlier. He stood and here she was in all her beauty. He wasn't able to speak. She looked magnificent. She faced me and gave a radiant smile Neji could feel his face flush but kept it down.

"Good evening, Neji-san, shall we leave?" She asked me. He nodded. They left and headed for the Tower, Neji kept sneaking glances at his escort. They stopped at the entrance and both nodded to each other. They went inside.

People seem to stop and stare at the young couple at the threshold. They acknowledge the young man with nods and waves. They were allured at the mysteriousness and secrecy that surrounded the woman. She seems to attract most of the attention albeit her name was not known by most but the air around her was intoxicating. The seeping moonlight only adds to her enthralling appearance.

Then the voice of the Hokage shrouded the hall, "Finally, I have a chance to see you in person Sakura." Sarutobi mused. "I as well Hokage-sama." I bowed. "I hope your stay here will be pleasant." He turned to Neji. He stated, grinning, "You should be prepared,—", confusion crossed Neji's face, he continued, amused greatly,"—your companion will be the center of commotion, by the looks of it." He said exaggerating his point by looking around.

Neji followed the gaze of the hokage while looking around he understood their leader said. Most of the guests, mainly the male population was still looking at Sakura, more like ogling, mouths wide open. Not that he denied that she didn't look good but he growled inwardly.

Sakura was ignoring obvious stares she was receiving. She some what got separated with Neji in the crowd, pushing and sliding with cat-like grace. She managed to see a familiar face. She was about to call him but she tensed, "How long has it been, Sa-ku-ra…," a low husky baritone voice reached her ears.

Okay I rewrote this. Is it okay? I hope it's little better than the old one.

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