Ino thought Sakura had lost it, but then when she saw Sakura bringing the person in, she REALLY thought she'd lost it.
"Why’ve you brought him in here?" She asked.
"It's wet out there if you didn't notice..." Sakura retorted. The man bowed to both of them.
"I am in your debt." He said.
"Well, at least he has some manners." Ino responded, "Ino Yamanaka."
“And I’m Sakura Haruno.” Sakura told him. He bowed again.
“It is a pleasure. I am…” He started, and then stopped, “My name’s not really that important actually…” He said.
“But we need something to call you by.” Sakura said.
“Just call me… Zero…” He said simply.

The rain continued to pour outside as the young man hung his tattered cloak to dry, his brilliant red and white armor shining. He shook out his long blond hair and looked at the two women. They had not expected him to look like that.
“I know, kind of a weird get up, but it’s all I’ve got to wear.” He said. Sakura just smiled.
“Why do you have something so bulky in the first place?” She asked.
“Where I’m from it’s not about being stealthy. It’s about being able to take down an army while standing in plain sight.” Zero said.
“So Zero, you got a place nearby, or not?” Ino asked bluntly.
“No, unfortunately. My arrival here was rather, unexpected.” Zero answered.
“Well, you can stay with me… I’ve got an extra room.” Sakura said. She couldn’t explain it, but there was something about him that was… Unique. Unusual. Interesting.
“I would be honored to stay in the home of one as beautiful as you.” He said bowing.
‘Chivalry is dead my ass.’ Sakura thought. She looked at the clock.
“Well, I’d better be off.” Ino said, getting ready to leave.
“But what about the storm? Zero asked, clearly concerned.
“I’ll be fine. A little rain never stopped me.” Ino said confidently, and she ran out into the rain.

Sakura and Zero fell to talking about themselves, each sharing somewhat relative stories of loss and pain, and soon the time came for each to retire. Zero lay on the bed, only taking off his helmet to let his hair loose. Soon each was asleep.