Thread: After The War [A Naruto RP (Yuna & Yajirobe's 1x1)]

Sakura Haruno RP PicsHarunoSakurazps692621c6.jpg RP PicsHarunoSakurazps692621c6.jpg The lack of a verbal reply from Shikamaru regarding his mother's thoughts and her own on having children suggested he was thinking on that. Thankfully, he wasn't the type to simply ignore words, especially when they were important. So there was no worry at all on him having purposely avoided hearing those thoughts. Still, she could understand Shikamaru's point when she thought more on it. It was like she had said herself everyone whom was a jounin or the select few chuunin were still barely in their teens. Would it really be a good idea to consider something like that now? It could be dangerous, mainly financially. But still, she definitely saw both Nara's points of views now that she considered both sides of the coin. Then we can use that somehow, I would assume. Something about co-op missions maybe? I'll ... think on it. She murmured, inwardly cringing as her stomach clenched, signaling she was hungry. As the name 'Gaara' came to mind, she wondered ... how he was. Mentally and physically, he had taken quite a bit from the War, including said unexpected visit from his own father. She could never begin to imagine what it must feel like no one had such tactics to use against her. And Naruto and Sasuke's graves were very securely guarded all of the ones in Konoha's graveyard were, now moreso than ever. No one wanted the Edo Tensei incident to repeat again ... and from what Sakura had witnessed, she couldn't blame anyone. Her eyes opened in time to see Shikamaru's hand. ...Thank you... for everything today. She finally said aloud and stood up. The idea of Kurenai having a son ... maybe she should visit them later. Right now, she knew whom to go to for the possibility of a meal ... if nothing else, company. And she had promised herself to go to him eventually ... may as well now. She definitely had the time no sense in wasting it. Carefully moving off the roof, she gave Shikamaru one last bow of her head before heading down the stairs and out the door of the Hokage's Mansion. Her feet guided her to a small apartment that for a few moments, she merely stood in front of. Sighing softly, she finally mustered the courage and knocked a few times, lowering her hand afterwards. The reply .... came from her only remaining teammate ... Sai. It was only for a few seconds, but she had noted some confusion in his eyes. She probably did seem rather random just showing up like this, she supposed. Still, he gave her a smile all the same. Evening, Sakura-chan. Err .... you're not here to punch me, are you? Her head shook as a low chuckle left her lips. No, no. I have no reason. No, I ... heard of your mission you took up. Um ... may I ... ?? Poor Sai looked a bit confused for a few seconds before he realized what she was trying to ask and nodded. Oh ... yes. Sorry, you may come in. Moving aside, he then closed the door after Sakura walked in, guiding them both to a small but comfortable couch in his living room. He took a seat across from Sakura and stared into her green orbs. ... Was there something else you came here for, Sakura-chan? She paused, taking her own time to study him back. He truly was intelligent ... and had read her rather easily. A small smile managed to cross her face as her hand tilted lightly in midair. My main purpose really was to visit, though Shikamaru suggested - I think it was meant as a bit of a tease maybe - that one of the other guys would offer me a free meal. But I ... wouldn't, couldn't , push for that. Before she could go on much longer, Sai got up to his feet. I wouldn't mind. You clearly need the company. You've been really lonely ever since Naruto and Sasuke died .... haven't you? With that, he headed off to the kitchen, coming back about twenty minutes later. The two ate in mostly silence and it'd taken all of Sakura's remaining willpower to keep from crying in front of him. Once they finished, she was offered to use his bed while he took the couch to sleep on. By then, she was so very drained - mentally and emotionally - and eagerly accepted. Only when she was confident enough that he had fallen asleep did she give in and let herself sob softly. His words had been so right. Ever since Naruto and Sasuke killed each other, she was lonely. Worse than that, she had begun to question the point of remaining in Konoha. She didn't feel worthy as a medical ninja, kunoichi, hell just a woman in general. But the visits to Hinata and Sai had reassured her ... she wasn't yet a fully lost cause. Besides, if she wasn't wanted, it would have been clear. She probably would have been exiled for what she had seen as 'failures' while other had noted as 'unfortunate deaths'. When the realization of her being where she belonged registered in her mind overtook her, so did sleep. Her green eyes slowly, steadily closed as slumber overtook her....