A scarred heart [Shikamaru love story]

A girl called Meiko

Meiko, one of the most talented shinobi of Takigakure, was heading towards the village heads office. Wearing her favorite outfit, which are a black dress that came right above her knees, dark red scarf wrapped once around her neck and a long bit laid over her back and of course
her black sandals. Her brown hair was tied up in a ponytail.The forehead protector which had 
the symbol of her hometown on it, and which showed Meiko was a shinobi, was on her upper right arm.
The young brunette took her time, not too excited about going on another mission.
After all it was only just a year ago that "that horrible thing" happened. 

As she reached the building and entered the room, the village head Shibuki greeted her and told her to take a seat.

"Meiko, I got a special mission for you. You will be heading to Konoha for quiet a while. Too be honest, I don't even know for how long. But everything will be arranged for your stay there, so pack only the things you need for your trip." He was looking through the window, a beautiful blue sky. As he waited for her answer he continued. " I know this must be hard for you, but you are one of the top here Meiko. And we, from the council, also think this opportunity might do you good." He turned around and sat down at his desk, looking for the mission scroll.

Even though meiko was only a chuunin, everybody considered her one of the top.
Every now and then they would suggest for her to become a jounin, but each time 
the topic came up, Meiko always declined.

Meiko clung her hands on her knees. She knew exactly what he was talking about. They have told her things like that so many times now. "Meiko you're too young to stay alone." or " Why don't you go out more often on missions?" But she continued her way of getting through life as it was for now.
The wounds are still to fresh, and they cutted deep within her flesh.

"Meiko, I need an answer now. Do you accept this mission?" Shibuki crossed his finger in each other. Meiko stood up and bowed a little.
"Of course I accept. I will get ready right away."

Shibuki told her the details of when she had to depart, and who to go to in Konoha.
After hearing everything, Meiko left the room, glad to feel the wind on her face.
As she made her way to her home she looked up, gazing at the clouds.
"Why does everybody have to be so annoying about this?" She sighed.
They would probably give a lot of reasons why, so she better let the topic go.
"I guess I have no choice but packing do I, my dear?" Saying this to herself.
The sun already started to set, filling the sky with beautiful pink clouds. She looked at the clouds, with a smile on her face. "Such a nice day for leaving. Maybe, just maybe... this will help me."