Demon's Priestess

4.

— I believe in you, priestess. — said the beast. — Prove I didn't make a mistake by choosing you. —

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Sakura was back in her chamber, all alone. She wiped her tears and got up from her knees with determination in her eyes. — I will not let you down. — she said quietly, since the fox let her live for so many years, it means that there is someone who knows that she is worth something. She went to the door and opened it before the maid could knock. — I have a request. —

Sasuke was sitting in his office reviewing some documents and letters from the nobility, mostly congratulatory and expressing joy at the choice of mistresses. The man rolled his eyes, finished reading another meaningless letter, and threw it to the rest. — Useless. — he said quietly, looked at the door when he heard a knock. — Come in. —

Sakura came inside in a dull red dress, her hair was tied into two buns at the bottom, and there was a smile on her face, fake. The woman bowed and looked at the man in front of her. Sasuke was a bit surprised by this sudden visit, but he quickly came back to himself. — Need something? —

— My King, may I visit the Temple? On my way to the palace, I noticed it and I simply cannot resist the urge to visit this sacred place. — Her tone was polite and respectful, the complete opposite of what it had been before. Sasuke, however, wasn't happy with that, it meant one thing to him; she was up to something. — If she is connected to the Kyuubi in some way, her visit to the temple could be extremely dangerous for me. — he thought, looking at the pink-haired woman who was smiling, waiting patiently for an answer.

— Is it too soon? — Sakura spoke up experiencing this awkward silence. The king looked uncertainly at the priestess and nodded. — I don't have to do it immediately, I understand if Your Majesty doesn't agree. After all, I arrived in the capital only two days ago, please forgive this inappropriate request on my part. —

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After this short and unpleasant visit, the priestess went for a walk in the palace garden. As she crossed the small bridge, she stopped to look at the water. — It was to be expected that he wouldn't agree... — she said under her breath, leaning on the railing.

— There's no need to hurry, priestess. — Suddenly she heard the fox's voice, raised her head, and looked around, but he was nowhere to be found. 
— Your body is too weak for what you are about to do. — Hearing these words, the woman lowered her head in resignation, so she was useless after all? Sakura took a deep breath and looked again at the water flowing under her feet. — I see... —

After a short while, the priestess heard footsteps behind her and looked around. — Lady Sakura?—  Behind her stood a silver-haired man, the king's right hand. — Mister Kakashi. — She sighed in relief and smiled softly at the man. — Mister, is there somewhere where I could train in peace? — she asked hopefully. If he can't do anything else, then he needs to focus on training and strengthening his body as soon as possible.

Kakashi looked at her uncertainly.
— Train? Why would Miss Train? — The question surprised the priestess, she forgot that people from the outside do not know what the life of priestesses and priests looks like in the temple.
— As a priestess, I cannot afford to neglect my training, it is a very important part of our daily life. If I could continue my practice at the palace, I would certainly feel more comfortable. —

The man looked into her eyes and was silent for a moment, studying her carefully. — I heard something about it. — he said with a smile if an eye can smile at all. Sakura still couldn't understand why the man was covering ¾ of his face, but she didn't feel comfortable asking something so personal. — I think I could help you with that. —