Chapter 1

*Beep, Beep, be-smash*

Groaning was then heard after the silence of the now dead alarm clock. Pulling the covers down to reveal a pink head with bright emerald eyed girl. Sitting up and giving a cat like stretch with a yawn here and there. The girl then proceeded to get out of bed and go to the bathroom to get ready for another day at school. Emerging out of the now steamed bathroom wrapped in a fluffy towel, the girl then proceeded over to the closet to retrieve her uniform. Once laying the black and red uniform on her bed, the girl then started to towel dry her hair then put her uniform on.

Walking toward the tall white mirror in the corner of her room, the girl then started to arrange her uniform to her liking and also pinning her bangs on top of her head while the rest was put in a high ponytail. You could see some strands framing her side of her face. Giving another once over, she then grabbed her book bag and her black combat boots from the side of her bed and made her way out of her bedroom.

Walking out of her bedroom she made her way to the kitchen for a slice of toast. With the toast in between her teeth, the girl then walked into her living room toward the fireplace that held one picture of her loved ones. The first picture held a man and a woman standing in front of the alter ready to wed. The woman was so beautiful; she had long red hair that reached her butt and ruby red eyes with porcelain skin to match. The man was also another looker with his silver hair wild and short with emerald jewels as eyes. They both looked like a couple from one of those fantasy stories your mother would tell you before tucking you into bed. They were her parents, Ryo Haruno and Mizuki Haruno. They both died together in a car accident when she was staying with her Grandparents at the age of three. Kissing her pointer and middle fingers and laying them on the faces of her parents, the girl then said a small prayer.

Turning around, the girl walked toward the door while munching on her now hard toast. Wiping the crumbs off on the side of her skirt, the girl then started to slip on her black combat boots and slide on her messenger bag on her shoulder. Once everything was complete the girl walked out of her empty apartment and locked the door behind her then proceeded to walk down the steps and out of the complex to the side walk that would help lead her to Seiyo Academy.

And let's not forget, the name is Sakura Haruno.

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Taking a short cut she walked into an alley but, was suddenly bumped into by a first year at her school. The boy looked up at her then blushed before getting up and muttering an apology. Nodding her head, Sakura walked around the boy and kept walking towards the school. Once Sakura was a good feet away the little boy let out a squeal and proceeded to let his blush go full out.

Closing his eyes and bringing his hands closer to his face, the boy then said, "I just bumped into the brave and independent Haruno-sempai!" continuing with "My day just keeps getting better and better first Hinamori-sempai now Haruno-sempai".

Hearing him say how brave and independent she was, made Sakura smirk. In school she was labeled as that from standing up to bullies and doing things her way. Kids these days with their big fantasies and gossip.

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Walking into the courtyard of the school everyone blushed or tried to get her attention. Ignoring all of her annoying fans, she then continued to walk until she had to past through her classroom entrance and sat down at the desk all the way in the back that was closest to the window. Sitting her bag down beside the desk she sat down as well and turned her head so she was watching the kids outside communicating with their friends, laughing, giggling, talking, gossiping, etc.

Sakura gave a small smile and turned her head to focus on the teacher who was now writing the plans that they were going to do in class today on the board. Ever since she was labeled brave and independent everyone wanted to be her friend.

Looking down at her desk with a sad smile, thinking "I wish I could make friends with everyone here, but I can't. From the past, I know that I couldn't protect them as much as I tried to protect my other friends. It hurts to be alone." clenching her fist she tuned everything and person out of her head. So she could focus and not have a lot of distractions.

Oh Naruto-nii and Sasuke-kun, how I wish to see you guys one more time.

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Once the last bell of the day rang, Sakura made her way out to the school while leaving drooling fans in her wake until she was bumped into again. Turning her head to the left she saw Amu Hinamori looking up at her as well.

Giving Amu a nod and greeting her by saying her name "Hinamori-san."

In return Amu gave her a unemotional look just like her own and replied with a greeting as well "Haruno-san".

Hearing the two "labeled" girls talking, everyone crowded around them waiting to see what they had to say to each other. Rolling her eyes, Sakura walked through a path that the students had made once they saw her coming their way. Once she got through all the nosy students, Sakura walked onto the side walk and continued her walk home. When she turned around the corner she heard loud squealing from both boys and girls.

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After getting her groceries, Sakura made her way home to her apartment. Walking up the stairs to her door, Sakura skillfully juggled her groceries while trying to open the door. Putting the groceries away she made her way to her beautifully decorated living room. It had a pretty blue and brown decor with white furniture.

Giving her parents' one last smile Sakura turned and walked into her non-girly bedroom. Her walls were red with white cherry blossoms flowing like they were in the wind. Her bed was a twin with neon green sheets black pillow cases and on top laid a black, red, white, and neon green striped comforter. The floor was a dark maple hard wood floor which was shiny and had neon green fluffy circle rug. Sakura had a white desk, and dresser, and shelf. On the desk she had an apple computer a black lamp and black pencil holder and other things. On the dresser she had more pictures of her past. On her shelf she had many medical books, ninja books, and a pretty gold sword with a four clover diamond hanging from the handle necklace. It was given to her from her Grandpa; he told her that one day she would use it to protect the people that will need her in life. Which Sakura totally didn't believe since it didn't work in the past.

Changing into black short shorts and a yellow tank top, she made her way back to the kitchen to make her some dinner. After eating Sakura made her way back to her room and started homework. Sighing in relief that her homework was done she then got up and grabbed a green jacket before climbing out of her window then climbed up on her roof. Laying down, Sakura then turned her head to look at the sky.

Sakura then said "How's life up in the sky, Everyone?" not getting a reply was something she expected since she was talking to herself.

With that in mind, Sakura smacked her forehead and said, "I'm going insane now." Shaking her head she returned her gaze to the sky. Seeing a shooting star Sakura clasped her hands together and thought "I wish to be strong so I can make friends and not have to worry about them getting in harms way and be safe."

With that done Sakura opened her eyes then snorted at what she did. A couple of minutes later Sakura got up and made her way back to her room to go to sleep. Slipping her jacket off and taking her hair down, Sakura then jumped in the bed for a good sleep.

Sakura was surely not prepared for what was going to happen tomorrow morning.