Of Armor and Pink Petals

Chapter 20

Note: But who is she?! Two chapters in a day? Yes. Because I worked on them and I did not want to make you wait. This might not happen often, but when I can, I'll try to post more often for sure. Also, you guys are awesome, so I won't let you wait another week and a half for that one! Enjoy!

Disclaimer: I do not own Naruto.

***Some offensive language in this chapter. Not much, but still there. Just warning ya!

Chapter 20

Sakura had a hard time falling asleep the previous night and having only two hours of sleep did not help her current mood. Her night had been cut short when the nightmare resurfaced, leaving her shaking in bed, yet again. This time though, there was something different. Something that she had not seen before, but she could not pin point what it was. She had looked at the battle for a bit longer before to turn her head and avoid the rest of it. The rest of the night, she tried to make sense out of her dream, but it left her more exhausted than anything else. It was still dark when she walked to the hospital. Ama was behind the counter.

"Sakura-sama, what are you doing here this early, are you ok?"

"Yes, I am fine." Ama looked like she wanted to ask something. "What is it?"

"Izuna-kun told me that I should ask, but I knew how busy you were and-" seeing Sakura's eyes telling her to get on with it, Ama straighten her back and let a deep breath out. "I was wondering if you could teach me advanced medical ninjutsu. I promise I will train hard and work to deserve this training and-"

"Yes."

"I can do more hours if you need me to and-" Realizing the answer, Ama's face broke in a wide smile. "Really?" Sakura nodded and Ama jumped on her side of the counter, hugging the pink haired medic in a tight embrace. "Thank you so much!"

Feeling awkward, Sakura gently patted her back and pushed the Senju woman away from her body. Clearing her throat, she regained her serious expression.

"We can start tomorrow, but for now I need a favor." Ama's attention was back on her. "Can you please take care of the hospital today? I need to rest. Just come and get me if there is no other choice." Taking in Sakura's general appearance, Ama understood that she needed a well-deserved break. Bowing to her, she straightened back up with a fierce expression on her face.

"Hai Sakura-sama!"

That being done, Sakura left the hospital and went back to her home. She needed to relax and figure some things out. Closing the door behind her, she sat at her table. Her mind wandered back to the night prior. She had such a great time with Tobirama. But part of her could not feel happy yet since this nightmare was coming to haunt her every single day. It was like a presence always looming over her, waiting for her to put her guard down...

What did she remember from it. What was different? Was it they key explaining to her why she had been launched in the past? What was she missing? Grabbing her head between her hands, she sighed. She would have to face the whole nightmare once and for all but was definitely not ready to do so.

A knock on the door startled her and she realized she hadn't move in hours. Feeling the familiar chakra, she mumbled a "come in". The door opened and a hesitant Tobirama dressed in his armor and hapuri walked in. Taking in the sight in front of him he tilted his head. She was still wearing her comfortable clothes and was not ready for work. She looked defeated by something and it worried him that not once had she looked at him since he entered. How long had she been there? Approaching her, like he would a wounded animal, he crouched next to her and placed his forearms on the table, leaning his head on them.

"Sakura?"

Hearing his voice so close to her, she let go of her head and met his eyes, realizing that his face was a small distance from hers.