Haruno Ryoko

-7.Goodbye fam

It was dawn when I had finally been allowed to leave. That is, with an anbu, Kakashi specifically, tailing me. 

I had never expected all this to happen. All I had wanted was to learn the shadow clone jutsu so I could spend time with Naruto without constantly worrying about Kizashi and Mebuki noticing my absence. And maybe create some drama.

The plan I had created had gone down the drain because of my carelessness. I sighed thinking about yesterday's (or is it today's?) events.

Kakashi had taken me to the Interrogation room where shortly after, Danzo arrived. He insisted on executing me.

The urge to punch that mf in the face had almost been too much to bear.

And then the Clan heads came. It was kinda entertaining to watch them squabble though.
I had almost decided to make a run for it when Yamanaka tried to go through my memories.

I had done my best to block him out and surprisingly it had worked!
But still he managed to gather some fleeting thoughts and very recent memories, I think. I'm not quite sure how much he saw.

After that Sarutobi stood up for me which had been by far the most surprising part of the night, forbidden scrolls and all. 

Though the solution he came up with was definitely not one I liked.

Here's what happened in a nutshell:                                              Sarutobi decided anyone who thought I could not be trusted could foster me for some months every year until I had become a trusted shinobi of the village. Hyuga and Uchiha were the ones who seemed to want me dead the most and reluctantly agreed. Then there was Yamanaka who was suspicious because his jutsu didn't work properly on me and finally Nara who the Hokage personally wanted to look after me. Inazuka, Akimichi and Aburame didn't care.Bless them. 

So now I was to remain with the Uchihas and the Hyugas for 4 months each, 1 month each for Yamanaka and Nara. The 2 months left were yet to be determined.

And this was supposed to go on for years. I internally groaned. What the fuck happened to my life? Why did I have to read that stupid scroll? Why did I infiltrate the hokage tower anyway?

That saying was right, curiosity does kill the cat.

I reached the Haruno residence and the moment I opened the door I was met with screaming.

"That wretched child! We gave her food, clothes, shelter! And this is how she repays us?!" wailed Mebuki.

"I always knew that she was up to no good, always hanging around that monster." Takashi who for some reason was leisurely sprawled on the couch. "oh, there she is."

Three sets of eyes turned towards me.

"YOU!" seethed Kizashi.

"Yes, me" I answered with a roll of my eyes already moving past him towards my room to gather my stuff.

Kizashi blocked my path, "YOU HAVE RUINED THE HARUNO NAME!" he screamed at me.

"What're you talking about?", I scoffed "There was no Haruno name to begin with."

He lunged at me, but before he could reach me Kakashi was already between us with a kunai held to Kizashi's neck. 

"Touch her and you die.",he said voice deadly. Kizashi immediately stumbled back.

Damn, that was hot-

"Go get your stuff", Kakashi tells me while still eyeing Kizashi. I nodded and quickly left .

There wasn't much to pack except for a couple of clothes. While Kizashi and Mebuki showered Sakura with presents all the time, they didn't pay much attention to me once they realised I had no interest in toys and princessy story books.

I quickly stuffed them into a bag and hurried outside. I didn't want to say here any longer. Just as I stepped out of my room I was met with green eyes not unlike my own.

"Are you leaving?" she asks, looking down.

Sakura Haruno, my sister. Now, I understood her bitchy behaviour towards Naruto in the og series. It was because that's what she had always been told. That Naruto was someone to stay away from.

I felt bad. I hadn't been a good sister to her. I had always thought that since she was my twin I'll always have plenty of time to spend with her, so I always prioritized being with Naruto who was all alone. 

"Yes", I tell her taking her hands in my own and squeezing them "I know we aren't the closest, but I want you to know that I'll always be there for you."

Her eyes start watering as she holds out her pinky finger, "Promise?"

"Promise." I replied wrapping my own finger around hers.

She gave me a shaky smile while trying to hold back the tears that threatened to fall from her eyes and I found myself smiling back. 

Together, we walked back to the living room. Kakashi stood in the middle of the room hands folded, while Takashi, Mebuki and Kizashi were huddled in a corner.

"Let's go" he said when he saw me, already opening the door to step outside.

I turned to Sakura again, "I'll see you later then"

She slowly nodded, eyes starting to water again.

I took one final glance at everyone present in the room - Mebuki and Kizashi glaring at me, Takashi staring with a indifferent face, Sakura looking like she might cry any moment and stepped outside the place I used to call home.

"So," I began as Kakashi and I strode forward. "Where to?"

He briefly glanced at me before answering.
"The Uchiha Compound."