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Post by Inuzuka Kiba on Nov 14, 2007 11:35:45 GMT -5
Kiba had done his daily cardio training. Sure he still had to do some speed training, but now was good a time as any for a break.
Kiba lets out a long sigh before he grins leaning up against the a tree in the park. *Such a good day for training, Even better day for playing. I really should have brought Akamaru...* he thinks as he puts his hands behind his head almost laying against the tree. *I wonder what everyone else has been up to this summer. I went to camp with my family like normal and Sakura-chan went to thing with her mom. I wonder what everyone else did.* he thinks as e looks around. *And why is the park so empty on such a good day? Normaly this is where I would see everyone, but no one seems to be here today* he thinks pensively before letting out a yawn. He laughs *Now I'm starting to sound like Shikamaru.* he thinks before shaking his head with a grin. "Time for speed training." he says before starting to do some sprints going out about 10-20 yards before tagging the ground running back to the tree tagging it, so on and so forth.
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Post by Haruno Sakura on Nov 14, 2007 21:41:36 GMT -5
Ooc: Thing with her mom? XD What did you read?
Bic:
A beautiful day, it was good to be walking down these streets again, the ones she's known her whole life. She always used to say, 'if only I could get out of this place and travel the world', but now all she wanted to do was to reintroduce herself with the neighborhood. Two and a half years, to most it didn't seem like much but how much everything could change was crazy. She herself grew up, no longer that 11 year old girl that left this place for Osaka. Her cousins, boy were they getting big! It lead her to wonder how much everyone else had changed too...
Would they expect her? No, she knew most were under the assumption she went to live in Osaka, not returning here. Some of the elderly people she walked by double taked at the sight of her pink hair, but she said her hellos and kept on going. Yes, Tsunade was to thank for that. She took a girl who they all thought was beyond help and restored her to what Sakura was today. It made the smile on her face ever more sincere, as she walked to the place she knew as a child.
The park was in sight, surprisingly empty on a nice day such as today. Perhaps they all decided they were too old for parks...
Her sneakers made soft footsteps in the dirt ground, slowly treading across the jungle gym of metal bars and slides. Her destination were those simplistic but very fun swings, she could probably never grow out of sitting on those and finding her own amusment. How many times did she give Ino an underdog, or likewise? Too many to count... She chuckled, making sure her red plaid skirt didn't get lifted as she sat down.
Now who was that running over there? Her green eyes squinted to see, lifting up a hand to her eyes with the many braclets sliding down her arm. It was summer, and she was free to wear what she wanted. Maybe that's what made her unrecognizable to some, she was less conservative now. The black tank top was simple, the skirt was interesting and complimentary, so were her sneakers, but you could tell she liked to accessorize. The bracelets, the interesting socks, the black headband in her freshly cut hair... She's changed all right.
Was that, could that be Inuzuka Kiba? She could only see him from a distance, but from what she could see it looks like he's grown up too. The pink haired teen watched him running back and forth, consumed in his training. A grin broke out over her lips and she refrained from calling out just yet. She wanted to see how long it would take before he noticed her. Also, the veiw wasn't so bad. Who was she to stop a person's excersize?
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Post by Yamanaka Ino on Nov 14, 2007 21:59:31 GMT -5
Ino smiled as she made her way over to the park. She could use some time to relax. It's been quite a busy day already and she could serieusly use some time for herself. She smiled when she saw a few birds flying by. They looked so free and peaceful...
The sun was shining and it was quite warm, so she was wearing a short skirt and a thin purple shirt. She just loved the colour purple. Always have and always will.
She smiled when she finally saw the park. She increased her pace and couldn't wait for some relaxation time. And what better way to do that was there than to sit down at one of the swings she and Sakura always used to swing with?
She could still remember how much fun she used to have there with her friend. Maybe that was the reason why she returned to that place so often. Maybe she was afraid that she would forget about her friend who had been gone for so long now.
Ino smiled when she saw none other than Kiba run by, but decided to leave him be as he seemed to be enjoying herself. She turned to her destination and was surprised to see that someone was already there. A small frown appeared on her face.
She sighed and closed in on the girl and when she got a good look at the girl, she stopped. All of her muscles suddenly tensed and she didn't know what to do. Did she see that right? Pink hair? It couldn't be right? Was she hallucinating or something? She blinked a few times, but when the girl was still there, she decided to take a few steps again.
She couldn't believe it. "S..Saku..ra" Ino managed to get out. It couldn't be. She had left Konoha so long ago and Ino thought that she would never return anymore. "Sakura?" The girl looked so different...but somehow she knew it was her. She stopped a few meters in front of the pink haired girl and gulped. "Is that really you, Sakura?!"
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Shizune-san
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Post by Shizune-san on Nov 14, 2007 22:21:45 GMT -5
A glorious summer day.
Shizune was doing her daily routine since Tsunade-sama, Sakura-chan and herself had made it back home safely. It's been years since she's been able to walk around freely and just smell the flowers, today was a day in which she could relax without writing out any I.O.U.'s. Smiling brightly as she looked at the wonderous scenery around her, Shizune noticed ahead of her... Sakura-chan.
Sakura-chan has been making a huge improvement since everything that's happened to her... Taking her soft steps, Shizune took a halt when she heard a familiar snort behind her legs. Confused, the blackhaired woman turned around only to be face to face with Tonton.
"T-tonton!? What're you doing here? Were you following me again? Or was it Sakura-chan you were after?" The pig only snorted happily when he noticed his pinkhaired companion just a little ways from the two. Embracing the pig in her arms, Shizune shook her head to her little pig before they began looking around at the park's beauty. Though, a soft gasp escaped from her lips when Tonton escaped from her arms and towards Sakura and another young girl. A young girl with beautiful blonde hair somewhat reminding her of Tsunade-sama.
"T-tonton! P-please get back over here~! I'm not sure if Sakura-chan wishes to be bothered with you at the moment. Oh no, what am I to do with you, Tonton?"
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Post by Haruno Sakura on Nov 14, 2007 22:24:24 GMT -5
Her head had bent down, layered locks of pink obscuring her veiw of the park for a moment. Those stunning green eyes had landed on her shoelaces, of all things, while she gently rocked back and forth on her heels and letting her sway subtly on the swing. A content sigh brought it's way out of her, letting the sun blanket her warm skin for a moment as she closed her eyes...
"S-Sakura?"
That voice... Her eyes opened slowly, the familiar but much more mature voice clicking in her head. 'Could it be?' As if afraid to look, her head stayed bowed.
"Sakura?" Alright, curiousity was eating away at her. She raised her head to look at her best friend and former rival, Yamanaka Ino, all grown up and changed, but still looking much like her old self. Her own matured green eyes and pretty face displayed her shock, and even some of her joy.
"Is that really you, Sakura?!"
The grin broke out, a cheeky expression fluttered across. She dropped her arms lazily against the chains of the swing, slouching forward in a mocking sort of way. "Who else would it be, Ino-pig?" She used her old childhood nickname with a teasing air. Really she was barely containing her excitment.
Just as she was about to open her mouth to say something to the blonde haired beauty, a series of squeals met her ears and all of a sudden she was face to face with one very familair pig. Oh the irony! She was with two boars now.
"Tonton!" Sakura gasped in shock, petting the dressed pig over the head. "Now what are you doing here?" She had to ignore Ino for a moment as her eyes trailed around the area. Her eyes fell upon Shizune's womanly figure, and she nearly laughed at how bashful she was, standing there not wanting to disturb her. Didn't she know? Shizune was like an older sister, and Aunt perhaps. She could approach anytime.
"Shizune-san!" She called out, waving her hand in the air from her position on the swing.
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Post by Inuzuka Kiba on Nov 14, 2007 22:26:31 GMT -5
Kiba, workaholic? Naa, he just wants to do his best for when track starts up. Kiba was always full of Konoha Pride. His whole family went to Konoha, all of them played some sort of sport, and all got full schoolerships to college. Its the way he was raised up, and the path he was going to take.
Was he oblivious to his surroundings? No, but he was damn near close he continued running for 3 minutes before ino arrived and another minute while she was walking down the path. Finally he got to his final sprint. After tagging the tree he took off full speed toward the swing set, after getting about 3 feet from it he jumps up shouting "ya-hoo!" ,still not realizing sakura sitting there, before he grabs the top swinging one full rotation before another half rotation ending with him sitting on top as he breathes heavily.
"Ya-Hoo! man what a rush!" he says as he grins down at Ino "Ne Ino-chan, ya see that?" he says with a grin before blinking at her flabbergasted expression. "Gezze Ino-chan, it wasn't THAT great." he says before leaning back doing a back flip to his feet. He grins walking over to her before looking at the girl on the swing and his eyes widen.
"S-S-Sakura-chan" he gulps as his mind runs wild. Kiba had liked Sakura since they were very young. After a moment the supprize is gone and he grins "What the hell took you so long to come home Sakura-chan? Hana-Oneechan is already almost done with college." he says with a grin while he thinks *God! Why can't I tell her how much I missed her!? Why can't I bring myself to tell her that I like her?*
"snort snort" Kiba blinks and looks down to see....a pig? He blinks "The hell? What is there a pig doing in the middle of the park?"
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Post by Yamanaka Ino on Nov 14, 2007 22:33:49 GMT -5
Everything around her had stopped. She had come back...she had really returned to Konoha! All the memories of the past came back to her. The times when they were best friends...the times when they were rivals...and then the accident...
Ino didn't know what to say, so she did the only thing that came to her mind. She sprinted over towards the pink haired gril and embraced the girl in a big hug. Kiba was flatly ignored because of the shock of seeing her friend. "I'm so glad to see you again! So glad!" She screamed as she buried her face in the crook of the pink haired girl's neck. "Do you know how much I've missed you eh, forehead-girl?! Do you know?! How could you...How could you stay away for so damn long!?
She then continued to cry as she clinged to the pink haired girl. She would make sure that she wouldn't leave ever again!
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Post by Haruno Sakura on Nov 14, 2007 23:02:32 GMT -5
Sakura's head turned to smile at Kiba, placing Tonton down on the ground as she made her way to stand up. The pig gurgled in protest, but she wanted to greet the boy. "Hana? Oh really, I'm glad, I've missed her--"
A blur of blonde went across her vision as suddenly a female body collided into hers, embracing her and leaving the blossom-head speechless and a little winded. "Ino! What are you..." Her voice trailed off as Ino's voice filled her head and something wet touched her neck. Tears? Sakura quieted down, letting her best friend cling to her and scream at her, allowing the flood of feelings to crash. Sakura bit her lip and slowly embraced her back.
"If I could come earlier, I would. It hasn't been exactly easy for me too." Gently, she pulled the sobbing girl away from her, letting a slender finger slide underneath her chin and raise her face so that they were eye level. Green met with pretty turquiose, and Sakura took the same stern approach that Tsunade took with her. "Don't cry now, I'm back right? Now you have to catch me up on all the latest things." A soft smile betrayed her real feelings, she was touched and almost moved to tears herself. She was too strong to cry anymore.
"So, Kiba..." Her eyes had trailed to Shizune first, wondering if she would approach or not, hoping she didn't shy away after that display. Sakura really liked the older woman's company. She wanted to introduce her friends to Shizune, just to show how much she had meant to her. Though Sakura wasn't in a position to force her 'senpai' to do anything. So she went back to Kiba, looking up to the boy that used to be around her height.
"It's been awhile, where's Akamaru?" She was so used to seeing him with the dog that it was a surprise she didn't see that cute little furball around, barking away happily as he usually did. Even though she was talking to Kiba, she didn't forget Ino, taking her hand in her own and gripping it tight. Gods, how she missed them all.
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Post by Inuzuka Kiba on Nov 14, 2007 23:35:35 GMT -5
Kiba blushes and scratches the back of his head "Well you see, I was planning on just doing my long distance and speed training. And Akamaru tends to get in the way when I'm training." He says before sighing "Tho I regret not bringing him now because its such a beautiful day out, it would have been fun playing tag or something." he says before grinning at her. "Besides that Akamaru would be ecstatic to see you again" he says as he thinks *Just like I am! Say it damn it!* he thinks before continuing "So your back to stay right?" he asks hopefully.
Kiba blinks at Ino's reaction as he thinks *I wish I could do that. I wish I could tell or show her how I feel....* he thinks before looking down at the pig "Ton-ton?" he says before crouching in front of the pig going nose to nose with it as it snorts and squeals at him before he grins. "You remind me of Akamaru!" he says before standing back up looking over at Shizune thinking *Shizune? I guess thats one of the people Sakura was with. Sakura looks up to her, so she must be pretty nice. But she seems really shy, I wonder why.* he thinks before looking back at Sakura *Sakura-chan has gotten even more beautiful since I last saw her, its pretty amazeing.* He sighs *All these years and I still can't tell her how I feel. I just wish I had the courage to tell her and get it over with. Whether she likes me in return or not doesn't matter....* he lets out another sigh before thinking *I think I'm catching whatever disease Shikamaru has.* He thinks before laughing. "So yea, you have to come over and see Hana some time since your home. Sakura-chan" he says simply with a broad grin.
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Post by Haruno Sakura on Nov 15, 2007 0:14:01 GMT -5
Why couldn't she stop smiling? Sakura was in a ridiculously happy mood. One, she saw her best friend after so long, she was home finally, walking around and free, and now she was talking to Kiba too, admiring how both he and Ino grew up. He was quite cute, the flirtatious side of her noted. She was, of course, focused on more important things, and the thought went by as quickly as it came.
"I promise, I will try not to leave anytime soon." That was said with an affirmative nod. She really, really wanted to stay. You don't know how much you love something until it's gone, and Sakura really loved this place, the people, everything. Even the idea that she might never see it again had her crying out her days in the clinic.
Sakura chuckled down at Tonton, and nodded once more. "Yeah, I will, you can tell her to look forward to my visit."
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Post by Yamanaka Ino on Nov 15, 2007 8:47:50 GMT -5
Ino was at a loss for words as the pink haired girl told her those words. She could see that Sakura had missed her as well and that made her very happy somehow. She could see that she had matured a lot as well and that made Ino happy When the girl took her hand in her own, Ino smiled as she tightened the grip on her hand.
She sighed as she calmed down, before she turned to Kiba and gave an apologetic bow. "Sorry for ignoring you, Kiba-kun. I guess I got lost in the moment. I just lost control after seeing her again. I hope you can forgive me for my rudeness."
She asked him looking him in the eyes for a moment, before turning to the black haired woman who was watching from afar. She wondered if that was one of the people who had helped Sakura with everything. She hoped that she would be able to get to know her better as well. Every person that had helped her friend, was a great person in Ino's eyes. She then turned to the pink haired girl again and sighed.
After the girl had left, Ino went through some rough times. Her father and mother were officially her parents, but they sure didn't treat her like their daughter. It seemed like those two saw her as an object. Like it just was their role as parents to feed the child until it would be able to fend for its owen. It always made her feel so empty inside. But Sakura always used to be there for her in those times. Even when they weren't getting along, Sakura was there for her no matter what. She had never really thanked the girl for this...but she would do that soon...no matter what!
But after she had left, there wasn't anyone to help her anymore. She felt alone, empty and miserable. During this times she always wondered when her best friend would return, when they would be able to talk again, to be there for each other again. And the worst thing was that she didn't even know if Sakura was alright. She could have died for all she knew! And that made it even harder. Just not knowing if she was alive and if she would ever return. It almost tore her apart. She felt sorry about being mean to her when they were rivals, for not being a better friend. She just wanted her back...to tell her all those things.
God...she had tried to forget about the girl...she had tried so hard to forget after she had stayed away for that long. But she just couldn't. The girl had made a special place in her heart and she just couldn't forget about her. About the girl who had changed her life so much. She managed to find a way to move on though. She decided that she would wait until she would return one day...
And now...here she was...alive and well...And right now she was the happiest girl in the world. Her best friend was back in Konoha and Ino would make sure that it would be for good this time. She smiled and gave a little sgueeze with her hand. She turned to face the girl. "Welcome back, Sakura-chan...you're finally home...and I'm not letting you go ever again!" She exclaimed, her blue eyes glimmering.
She then sighed and thought back about the childhood. She couldn't believe how much the girl had changed. She was so strong and so mature right now. "And I want you to know...you've blossomed into a beautiful flower. I can't wait to learn more about you."
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Post by Shizune-san on Nov 15, 2007 15:57:48 GMT -5
"Gomen, Sakura-chan, it seems that Tonton was eager to see you again" Shizune smiled softly with a flustered face as she walked over to the pink haired girl and the others around her. Why was she so timid and shy all of the time? Well, no one had an answer for that... Shizune is just being her normal self.
Finally getting closer to the girl whom she sees as a younger sister, Shizune's shy smile grew even more. "Sakura-chan~ You've made such a recovery... and a fast one at that. Hm, it's too bad Tsunade-sama isn't here at the moment... I needed to leave the house while she was sleeping."
She sighed softly remembering the sleeping woman sprawled across the livingroom couch, she had just gotten back home after a late night from the betting cages. "What am I to do with that woman...?" the black haired woman murmured to herself before trying to take Tonton back into her possession but with no avail.
Though, her onyx eyes locked upon Ino and Kiba, her face flustered once again before Shizune bowed respectively but with an tint of clumsiness. "Forgive me for being rude. So you must be Yamanaka Ino... the one Sakura-chan told us lots about. And you must be Inuzuka Kiba. Nice to meet you both, I'm Shizune"
Surprisingly though, it seemed Tonton tried to introduce himself to the new people around him. A soft hearty laughed escaped from Shizune as she smiled at them all.
"And this is Tonton~"
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Post by Haruno Sakura on Nov 15, 2007 16:48:41 GMT -5
Despite her new personality, and the bold one that always carried throughout her years, Sakura blushed when Ino complimented her. The red dusted on her cream-peach complexion, and she could only smile in thanks. Part of her wanted to protest, but Sakura was comfortable enough in her own skin to believe she really could be a beautiful flower bloomed.
Ah, and finally Shizune arrived. Sakura chuckled at Shizune's slight clumsiness, adoring the woman even more. That wqas Shizune all right. What she had said about recovering had reduced the blush on her cheeks, storing even more confidence in herself.
"Tsunade-sama is sleeping? Too bad, well it's good to see you anyways Shizune-san. I'm so happy that you'll be a secretary at Konoha, that means we can still stay in touch." She looked at Kiba and Ino both, wondering if they knew who their new Princible would be for highschool Sakura sure knew, oh she would have loved to introduce Tsunade to her friends too. Though Shizune would be enough for today. Besides, she didn't want to overwhelm anyone, getting back to the neighborhood and all her friends required little steps.
"I'm not sure if you know, but Shizune-san here and Tsunade-sama, who both took care of me in Osaka, will be at our highschool. Isn't that great? It's one of the reasons why I'm allowed back home so early." Indeed, no matter the recovery, doctors were hesitant about sending Sakura home. To think, Ino might have had to wait even longer for her best friend to return. Good thing everything worked out.
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Post by Inuzuka Kiba on Nov 15, 2007 16:56:07 GMT -5
"Yea, I'll be sure to tell her, Sakura-chan." he says with a grin to sakura before laughing at Ino's words "Don't worry about it Ino-chan. Its not like I really did anything cool." He says before thinking *Yea I just swung around the top bar of the swing and landed sitting on top of it. Yea nothing cool at all...I wonder if Sakura-chan saw......Was she impressed? I did that not even knowing she was there...What if she was worried or is mad at me because I could have hurt myself?* he says as he worries mentally. Chewing on his lip unconsciously as he would normaly do when worried.
Kiba grins at Shizune "Your one of the people who helped Sakura-chan, if you ever need help, Feel free to ask the Inuzuka family!" he says proudly grinning. Before looking back down at the pig "Your pretty smart, but definably no match for Akamaru" he says with a grin before stretching. "Training is so tiering." he says before looking back at Sakura. "So what clubs are you joining Sakura-chan?" he says as he thinks *Please god say track so I can see you everyday. Please!*
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Post by Yamanaka Ino on Nov 15, 2007 17:05:34 GMT -5
Ino smiled when she saw the pink haired girl blush. So there still was some of the old Sakura inside of her after all. She was glad for this. She had missed her so much, and they needed to talk...as soon as possible! And maybe she could introduce her to Temari as well. Ino was sure that they were going to become great friends as well.
She then looked at the black haired who was blushing herself as well. So this was one of the people who had taken care of Sakura. And she was going to stay her as a secretary. She giggled, before looked the woman in the eyes. She walked over to her and wasn't afraid to make contact as she gave the black haired woman a big hug. She then let go and smiled at her. "The name's indeed Yamanaka Ino. It's nice to meet you, Shizune-san." She then looked her in the eyes with a grateful look in her eyes. "Thank you so much for taking care of Sakura-chan for me. That means so much to me. I'm sure that we'll be able to become great friends."
She then giggled and winked at the woman. "So Sakura has talked about me, eh? What did she tell you? How great and beautiful I am and how I always used to beat her at anything?" She had said everything at a volume high enough for Sakura to hear. She then turned around, awaiting some kind of reply of the pink haired girl.
Turning to Kiba, she smiled. She could see that he was acting kind of weird. Looks like he had a thing for her pink haired friend, eh. Well, she had discovered something interesting.
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