I DO NOT OWN NARUTO… though I wish I did BUT I DO OWN FOUR CHARACTERS AND THE PLOT TO THIS STORY!
Summary: The Naruto gang are now in their late teens when they are introduced to a new ninja team from the sand village. This team of four sisters take Naruto and his friends on a new adventure as secrets are unraveled and new relationships form. Take part of this adventure.
Introduction:
Naruto Uzumaki: Age: 18
Hinata Hyuga: Age: 18
Sasuke Uchica: Age: 18 (comes in later in the story)
Sakura Haruno: Age: 18
Rock Lee: Age: 19
Shikamaru Nara: Age: 18
Temari: Age: 21
Kankuro: Age: 20
Ino Yamanaka: Age: 18
Neji Hyuga: Age: 19
Tenten: Age: 19
Shino Aburame: Age: 18
Kiba Inuzuka: Age: 18
Choji Akimichi: Age: 18
Gaara no Sabaku: Age: 18
Kira Takashi
Age: 18
Ninja level: Jounin
Alias: The Angelic Ninja
Special justsu: Angel Wing Justsu, Celestial circle justsu, plus many minor jutsus
Personality: Distant, quiet most of the time, strict, protective of her sisters, appears to be cold though isn't bad once you get to know her. Hides a dangerous secret
Element: Fire
Mika Takashi
Age: 17
Ninja level: Jounin
Alias: The Wolf Ninja
Special justsu: Transformation justsu, Acid claws justsu, plus many minor jutsus
Personality: Happy go lucky, timid at times, loves animals (especially dogs), gets attached easily, outspoken, open minded.
Element: Earth
Ichigo and Momoko Takashi
Age: 16
Ninja level: Jounin
Alias: The Gemini Twins
Special justsu: Tag team fire wheel justsu, Gemini star Justsu, plus many minor jutsus
Individual Justsu: Ichigo: Dragonfly twister justsu, Lotus blossom dance, plus many minor jutsus
Momoko: Peach Blizzard Justsu, Cat's-eye justsu, plus many minor jutsus
Personalities: both: giddy, short attendance span, loves picking on their older sisters, cat people, stubborn
Ichigo: annoyed easily, can't sit still, argues with her twin
Momoko: loves food, cries easily, has a tendency to complain
Element: Ichigo: Wind
Momoko: Water
Prologue
Four girls stood in the shadows of Tsunade's office as the woman looked over a few documents before placing them down and looking up.
"I'm glad you girls could get away from your training but this is an urgent matter. Konoha and Suna are both in dire need of your help. Not to mention the rest of the world. I have already informed your Kazekage that you are here and he should be arriving within the next few days. Now what the assignment is I'm not going to tell you just yet but… this is a mission you are not to fulfill alone. You will join up with the best ninja's from Konoha seeing as you are the best from Suna. As soon as the Kazekage gets here I will summon you and the others to the meeting place. There you will be introduced to your new team. Is that understood."
The four girls shadowed faces nodded before they disappeared out the window. Tsunade sighed and placed a hand on her forehead.
"This is going to be one tough mission."
Chapter 1: Dog meets she-wolf
Kiba Inuzuka walked down the street with his friend Naruto Uzumaki and Naruto's girlfriend Hinata Hyuga. Kiba's big white dog, Akamaru, walked beside his three human comrades as they laughed about something.
"Neji go so embarrassed at the party when Tenten kissed him right in front of the entire family," laughed the blond haired Naruto as he wrapped his arm around Hinata's shoulders.
"Oh I wish I could have been there to see it," Kiba said. "Sorry I missed it Hinata."
The raven haired girl smiled and shook her head. "It's alright Kiba, there's no need to worry. I understand you were busy."
All of a sudden Akamaru started barking at something down the street. The three teenagers looked at him.
"What's up Akamaru?" asked Kiba. Akamaru just took off down the street. "Gah! Um… Naruto, Hinata, I'll catch you guys later." With that Kiba took off leaving the two lovebirds standing in the dust confused.
"Akamaru, come back here!" yelled Kiba as he chased his dog down the crowed streets, zigzagging between people. Spotting the large white dog just outside the pet store, Kiba saw that he had stopped to investigate another large white dog with pointed ears. Speeding up to stop a possible, Kiba didn't see the girl leaning over the puppy pen until he was right on top of her. Literally. Colliding with the poor girl the two of them fell to the ground with a thud and "oof."
Looking down Kiba's black eyes met soft brown. The girl's shoulder-blade length brown hair was sprawled about her head like a halo as her hands rested on either side of her head.
'Cute!' was the first thought that came to Kiba's mind till he realized he was still lying on top of her. Blushing he quickly got up.
"So sorry," he said as he held a hand out to help her up. She took it, a small blush tingeing her tan cheeks.
"Don't worry about it," she said and wiped some dirt off her clothes. Kiba took this time to look her over. Her soft cream colored skin was covered by a black fishnet shirt under a dark blue take top and light blue jean vest. Black caprice clung to her thighs before flaring at the knees. Black ninja sandals adorned her feet. Sitting on top her head like a head band was a Sand Village forehead protector. 'She's from the Sand Village?' As the girl looked back up at him he snapped out of his day dream.
"I'm terribly sorry," Kiba apologized again, scratching his head. "Are you okay?"
The girl nodded. "Yeah, I'm fine. What's your hurry…?" she stopped because she didn't know his name. "I'm Mika by the way." She held out her hand.
Kiba shook it. "Kiba," he smiled then pointed to the two dogs. "I was chasing Akamaru there before he started a fight with that dog."
Mika turned to see Akamaru sitting beside the other dog Kiba pointed to. "Oh you mean Kytanna?"
Kiba looked at her. "She's yours?"
Mika nodded. "Yeah and… she's not a dog. She's a wolf," she stated simply.
Kiba went wide-eyed and looked from Mika to Kytanna. "A wolf? But… how did you tame her?" he asked.
Mika just laughed. "I didn't tame her, not really anyway. She's still mostly wild but her and I have been friends for six years now." Kiba stared making the girl laugh again. "She was abandoned so I took her in so she grew up with humans and doesn't really mind them."
As Kiba stared at the wolf Mika turned back to the puppy pen she had been previously looking in. Kiba turned to watch as the girl played with some of the puppies.
"You can go in the pen you know," he stated.
Mika looked at him. "Really?" she asked, her eyes a lit up with excitement. Kiba thought this was cute.
"Yeah," said. Kiba then turned to his attention to a guy who was standing behind the counter in the shop. "Hey Yosuke, do you mind if we go in the pups pen?" he called. The man looked outside at two teens.
"Not at all go right ahead," he called back before helping a customer.
"Yay," cheered Mika as she clapped her hands together. Adjusting her stance she made an attempt to step over the wall of the pen but lost her footing and fell back into Kiba. "Oh sorry," she said. Kiba just smiled.
"Here let me help," he said. Placing his left arm behind her back and his right went under her knees as he lifted her up, bridal style. Her right arm, unconsciously, went around his neck as he placed her on the other side of the fence. After setting her down, Mika turned to him only to find her face mere inches from his. The two stared at each other for a moment, his arm still around her waist, before blushing and pulling apart.
"Um thanks," muttered Mika softly, the blush staining her cheeks refusing to leave.
Kiba cleared his throat and stepped over the fence as well. "You're welcome." The two smiled at each other before Mika turned her attention to the puppies piling at her feet.
"Hello there sweeties," she cooed at them as she knelt down, her hair falling over her shoulders near her face.
Kiba smiled at this. "Plan on buying one?" he asked as he watched her play with the pups.
"Yeah," responded the excited girl. Looking down at her Kiba now noticed the picture on the back of her vest that was covered by her hair earlier. The picture was the head of a wolf. Smirking slightly he kneeled down beside her and just watched as she looked over the puppies. The two were quiet for five minutes; every so often they'd glance at each other before blushing and looking away.
Kiba was about to say something but a loud yelp followed by a whimper interrupted him. Looking up the two teens saw a small black pup in the corner of the pen being ganged up by two others. Getting up quickly, scaring Kiba out of his wits, Mika moved swiftly over to the corner and scooped the black pup up into her arms just as the other two were about to pounce. Kiba watched in fascination as Mika scolded the two pups like a bitch (female dog sense) would do.
'Best term for her, she-wolf,' he thought.
"No," Mika said firmly, tapping the two mean pups on the nose with her finger before grabbing them by the necks. "Be nice." Setting them down, she turned her attention to the terrified pup in her lap. (She knelt down to scold them) "Are you okay baby?" she cooed softly.
Kiba smiled as he watched this 'she-wolf' gently stroke and kiss the shaking pup to comfort him. "Is he okay?" he asked as he moved over to them.
Mika looked at Kiba. "Yeah, he should be fine now," she said as she brought the pup to her nose and gave him an Eskimo kiss. "Isn't that right, sweetie? You're okay." She cooed at the pup as it licked her nose.
Knowing they just met, Kiba couldn't help but feel like he too was being charmed by this smiling female. Usually he found most girls annoying as they cooed over him and Akamaru yet this one had some how ensnared him without really meaning to. There was just something about her that made him give her all of his attention. Maybe it was because that she took liked dogs or that everything about her current behavior made his heart pound in his chest. Maybe it was animal instincts but Kiba couldn't be sure. Snapping out of his thoughts Kiba stood when she did.
"Ready to go?" he asked. 'Wait… what? I'm acting as if she's my girlfriend.' His mind was all curbobbled.
Mika nodded. "Yes," she replied and looked at him. "Um… Kiba?" Mika waved a hand in front of his face making him shake his head and look at her.
"Oh sorry," he smiled. Picking her up again like before, only this time she held the pup to her chest with both hands, he placed her back on the other side and followed her afterward.
"Okay, I'm gonna go inside and pay. Wait out here for me?" Mika asked and looked up at him. Kiba nodded to her as she turned and headed into the store.
Mika walked into the pet store and up to the counter to wait in line. Glancing around she saw collars and leashes she grabbed a blue one of both before disappearing into her thoughts.
'Wow, I just got here and already I ran into a super cute guy,' she thought as she looked out the door to see Kiba leaning against its frame. She then looked at Kytanna and Akamaru to see the male trying lick some dirt off the side of the wolf's face. She giggled softly. 'And he has a dog too. This is super cool.'
Mika stepped up to the counter and placed the pup along with the collar and leash on it. Yosuke, she heard Kiba call him that, rung up some numbers on the register before smiling at her.
"That'll be 55,000 yen please," he said. (55,000 yen is equal to $55) Pulling the money out of her pocket she handed it to the man. Placing the collar and leash on the pup she picked him up and walked out of the shop.
Kiba turned and smiled at her. "All set?" Mika nodded. "Great."
A silence fell between them as Kiba scratched his head and Mika bit her bottom lip. The two would steal glances at each other every once in a while. After about five or so minutes Kiba spoke.
"Well look I … um… got to get going. Um… if you're staying in town for a while maybe we could hang out sometime?" he asked hopefully.
Mika smiled at him. "I'd like that and I got to get going to. I'll see you later," she said. "Come Kytanna." Mika started to walk away but turned to wave at Kiba. He waved back and watched Mika and her wolf disappearing into the growing crowd. Looking down at Akamaru he smiled.
"This was all you wasn't it?" he asked. Akamaru barked softly. "I thought so. Thanks Akamaru." With one last look to where his 'she-wolf' disappeared, Kiba smiled and started home.
At the grocery store
Choji Akimichi walked down through the grocery store stocking up on some potato chips. He had just received a message from Tsunade that he would be moving in with a new team for a really big assignment and that they would all meet this afternoon at the new house. Choji would rack his brain as to what the assignment could be but would eventually give up. Walking down the meat section he heard somebody yelling.
"What do you mean you're out?" screamed a girl that looked to be about two years younger than himself. She was yelling at the butcher.
"Sorry miss but we're all out," said the butcher looking at her sympathetically. The girl sighed.
As she walked away Choji noticed that her basket was filled with all types of different foods from meats to vegetables. He also examined the girl. She wore a purple sundress that came to mid-thigh and hugged her curves. The bottom of her black spandex shorts came down to her knees. A dark purple vest hung loosely on her shoulders coming to just under her breasts. She wore black ninja sandals and a sand village forehead protector around her neck. Her light red hair was pulled into a high pony tail with her bangs lying gently on her forehead. Her soft jade eyes darted from various items on the shelf.
'Hmm,' thought Choji, 'certainly a girl like her couldn't eat all that food.'
Wanting to investigate some more Choji decided to follow the girl but not too close. He didn't want to arouse suspicion. He followed her around the store for almost twenty minutes as she continued to load her cart with canned foods, chips, soda's, and even cake mix.
"You know," said the girl as she examined a box of rice, "it's not nice to follow others around in a grocery store. It's really rude." The girl turned towards his hiding place.
Choji stepped out from behind a display of pickles and scratched the side of his nose. "Heh, sorry about that," he said slightly embarrassed.
The girl shrugged and put the box of rice in her cart. "That's okay but my I ask why you are following me?" She began to walk again and Choji followed her.
"Oh well… I…" his eyes would dart to all the things in her cart. "I was just curious as to why… a, petite, girl such as you would… by so much food… is all."
The girl laughed. "Ah, I see. Don't think I can eat it all?" she asked. Choji blushed, embarrassed. "For your information it's not all for me. There's going to be a lot of people staying where I am and I wanted to make a special dinner. Cooking is one of my specialties."
Choji nodded. "I see," he said and scratched his head. "Well I apologize for being nosey." The girl just laughed again.
"That's okay, no harm done." Looking in her cart the girl smiled. "Well, I'm done so I think I'll check out. See ya." The girl waved to Choji and started to walk towards the registers but stopped and turned back to him. "I didn't get your name by the way?"
"It's Choji," he called back.
The girl smiled again. "It's nice to meet you Choji. My name is Momoko. See ya around." With that she paid for her stuff and left.
'Momoko? Her name is peach? Interesting,' he thought.
As she walked away Choji saw the symbol for Gemini on the back of her vest. Choji smiled. Choji then too paid and left the store.
The dance of a dragonfly
Shino Aburame panted as he collapsed on the ground. He had been working on his taijutsu for hours in the forest and was finally low on chakra. Taking off his forehead protector he wiped the sweat from his brow and headed over to the river to splash some water on his face. Kneeling by the river he took off his sunglasses and splashed water on his face before putting them back in. Looking up from the river he saw dragonflies hovering just above the water.
'Dragonflies? Why are there dragonflies here they're usually further up the river,' Shino thought. Looking around a soft sound came to his ears. It was humming. Looking up to the other side of the bank he saw a girl dancing around in circles, the dragonflies circling around her.
The girl's long dark red hair was pulled into a high ponytail just reaching her shoulders with two strands framing her face. Her light green sundress clung to her curves and came to mid-thigh showing the bottoms of black spandex shorts. Her forest green vest flapped around her shoulders as she'd spin revealing a Gemini symbol on the back. Black sandals were thrown on the ground as the girl dance barefoot, her black sand village forehead protector tied around her waist. Bright emerald eyes stared at the ground as she moved around the clearing.
Shino couldn't take his eyes off her. Sunlight peaked through the trees hitting certain parts of her body making the sweat that covered her face and limbs sparkle. The dragonflies around her seemed to dance along with her in an intricate and elegant ballet.
Her dance lasted for at least another five minutes before she stopped and wiped the sweat off her brow. Grabbing a near by water bottle, the girl took a sip before placing it down and walking over to the river bank. Dipping a piece of cloth in the water she wrung it out and wiped her face and arms.
Shino didn't dare move but unfortunately things don't go as planned. His shoe slipped on the river bank plunging him into the river head first with a splash. He came up sputtering and swam over to his side of the river and climbed out. Shaking off the water he looked at the opposite side to look for the girl but she was gone. The only thing that was there were her sandals and water bottle. He looked around slowly and listened. Not a sound could be heard in the forest around him except the chirping of birds and the sound of wings from the dragonflies.
Without warning Shino found himself face down in the dirt, something heavy on his back. Raising his head slightly he felt something sharp on the side of his face. Looking to his right he saw a kunai being clutched in a small delicate hand. That's when he heard her voice.
"Who are you and what do you want?" her voice was soft and gently yet demanding and stern at the same time.
Shino took a deep breath. "Calm down," he spoke slowly. "My name is Shino. Forgive me if I startled you, I mean you no harm. To be honest I didn't even know you were here." Course he knew that was a lie but didn't want to say anything in fear of having his throat slashed.
He waited for a few short moments with bated breath as the girl seemed to calm down. Slowly he felt the wait on his back lessen and he was able to turn over. The girl stood above him, staring down at him with a small glare. He watched as she looked him over before moving and holding a hand out to him. Looking at her hand then back to her he took it and allowed her to help him up.
"Sorry," she said as she put her weapon away. "Got to stay alert right?"
Shino looked at her and nodded. "Yeah, I guess so."
There was silence as the two of them stared at each other for a moment. After 3 minutes the girl stuck out her hand to him.
"Ichigo," was all she said.
Shino nodded and shook her hand. "Nice to meet you," he replied. Ichigo gave him a slight smile before walking over to the riverbank and jumping to the other side. She sat down on the grass and put on her sandals before grabbing her water bottle. Jumping back over to Shino's side of the river she stood in front of him.
"So," she spoke slowly. "What are you doing here?"
Shino looked down at her, her head coming up to about his chin. "Well I was finished with my training and came to the river to cool my face off when…" he paused making her raise a brow at him, "when I fell in and then you jumped me."
Ichigo seemed somewhat convinced but was sure he wasn't saying everything. Not wanting to press the matter she shrugged.
"Well next time," she said, "watch your step."
Shino nodded to her. "Yeah."
Walking away Ichigo waved her hand at him, not turning back. "Nice to meet you too," she said before disappearing into the trees.
Long time no see
Tsunade sat at her desk awaiting the arrival of the new Kazekage. She didn't have to wait long as there was a knock on her door.
"Yes," called Tsunade.
"The Kazekage is here," said Shizune as she bowed in three figures, shutting the door behind her.
Now standing in front of Leaf's Hokage was Sabaku no Gaara and his siblings Temari and Kankuro. Tsunade stood and bowed.
"Kazekage Gaara. It's an honor," she said.
Gaara and his siblings bowed back. "Godaime, how nice of you to send us an invitation. We are honored to be here and to help in anyway we can. We have to keep the peace after all," spoke Gaara slowly.
Tsunade nodded. "Indeed."
"So what exactly is going on here?" asked Temari. "Gaara wouldn't say a thing to us."
"And I'm glad he didn't. I already informed Gaara of the situation in my letter but you and Kankuro will have to wait until we get everyone together. I will tell you this. You will be teamed up with some of my ninja's as well as your top four jounin's for a very special mission."
"So, has everyone been informed yet?" asked Gaara cutting off his brother who opened his mouth to speak.
"I have already sent out the letters and everyone will be meeting at the mansion later. Your ninja's are already there and settled in. They arrived here yesterday."
Gaara nodded. "Then we'll see you later." With that he turned to the door being quickly followed by his siblings. Tsunade sighed and collapsed in her chair.
Outside the office the three sand ninja's made their way down the stairs.
"So Gaara, you mind telling us what the hell is going on?" asked Kankuro.
"No," replied his little brother simply.
Kankuro looked at his sister who only put her hands up and shook her head. Temari turned to Gaara.
"So you heading straight for the mansion?" she asked. Gaara nodded. "Okay well do you mind if I walk around town for a while. I kind of want find Sakura and the others."
"Do what you want, I don't care," came the drawled out reply.
Temari smiled. "Great! Come on Kankuro," she said and grabbed her brother by the sleeve and dragged him away.
"But I don't wanna go with you," he whined.
Gaara shook his head as his siblings a 'tiny' smile gracing his lips. With a swirl of sand Gaara disappeared from in front of the Hokage's tower before reappearing in front of a large mansion built especially for guests like himself. Opening the door, he stepped into the entrance hall and took off his shoes. Stepping into the large living room he looked around. There were three couches formed into three sides of a square with a coffee table in the middle of them. A fireplace was placed at the entrance of the sitting area on the right hand wall. Stairs on either sides of the room lead to at least 20 or more bedrooms. Several doors down stairs led to various different rooms like the den, ballroom, kitchen, game room, basement, and the back yard/ training ground. Several suitcases were placed by the couch.
'Well at least those incompetent fools got the address right,' thought Gaara as he had instructed two or three sand ninja's to carry their stuff and bring it here. Sighing the Kazekage moved over to the couch, removed his gourd, and was about to sit down when music hit his ears. It sounded like a piano. Rising to his feet once more Gaara moved to the ballroom where he knew the piano was. Opening the door he saw a girl sitting at the piano her hands gliding over the keys.
Her long blond hair reached her waist, her forehead protector secured directly on her forehead. Her blue eyes watched her hands as they moved along the musical notes. White tank top clung to her toned stomach as her pink vest covered her breast but was left open. A white skirt came to mid-thigh as it lay softly and the stool she was sitting on as pink caprice reached her knees. Her sandal clad feet worked on the petals at the floor. A weapons pouch was fastened to the pink belt around her waist. A black choker was tied around her neck as a glass angel dangled where her collar bone meets her shoulders.
Gaara leaned against the door frame as he watched the girl, eyes darting every now and then to the charm on her necklace. He knew exactly where it had come from. As his thoughts lingered to the days when he was small they were soon broken when a soft voice reached his ears. The girl had started singing.
Sometimes I feel like I'm a bird with broken wings
At times a dread my now and envy where I've been
But that's when quiet wisdom takes control
At least I've got a story no one's told
I've finally learned to say
What ever will be will be
I've learned to take
The good, the bad, and breath
'Cuz although we'd like to know
What life's got planned
No one knows if shooting stares will land
These days it feels naïve to put your faith in hope
To imitate a child falling backwards in the snow
'Cuz that's when fears will usually lead you blind
But now I try to under-analyze
I've finally learned to say
What ever will be will be
I've learned to take
The good, the bad, and breath
'Cuz although we'd like to know
What life's got planned
No one knows if shooting stares will land
Is the rope I walk wearing thin?
Is the life I love caving in?
Is the weight on your mind
A heavy black bird caged inside?
Say
What ever will be will be…
Take
The good, the bad, and breath
'Cuz although we'd like
To know what life's got planned
No one knows if shooting stars will land
I've finally learned to say
What ever will be will be
I've learned to take
The good, the bad, and breath
'Cuz although we'd like to know
What life's got planned
Things like that are never in your hands
No one knows if shooting stares will land
The piano stopped and Gaara just watched the girl as she placed her hands in her lap and took a deep breath. She looked sad, to him.
Clearing his throat he stood up straight. "Kira," he said. The girl's head snapped in his direction. Standing up quickly she bowed to him, her hair falling over her shoulders and touching the ground.
"Kazekage-sama," she spoke softly.
Gaara chuckled. "Stand up Kira," he said. She looked at him. "I would prefer it if my friends didn't bow to me." He gave her a rare smile and she blushed and quickly stood up making her way over to him.
"How long were you there?" she asked.
"Long enough to know something's wrong when you sing like that." Kira looked down but Gaara placed his hand under his chin. "Something you want to tell me?"
Kira shook her head no and walked past him. She moved over to the couch and picked up some of the suitcases.
"Allow me to help you get settled in," she said.
Gaara ran a hand through his hair and sighed. "Stop being formal already and talk to me," he growled half heartedly.
Kira just shrugged and made her way up the stairs. "I'm not," she said simply. Gaara sighed again and followed her up the stairs. Even though he had not seen in old friend in many years he knew something was wrong. He also knew that she never acted this way before… almost like she was being… distant. Sticking his hands in his pocket he followed her as she walked to the biggest room in the house and placed his things inside before moving to two more rooms and placing his brother and sister's stuff in them. Gaara didn't like this silence. Just as Kira was about to walk past him he put his arm up on the wall blocking her way.
"Gaara-kun," she said and looked at him half in shock. She was trying to hide her emotions from her friends prying eyes.
He looked at her. "What's wrong?" he growled trying to get the answer from her. Just as she was to open her mouth and say something they heard the front door open and shut, then…
"I'M BACK," called Momoko as she took off her shoes. Kira made her way to the stairs.
"Where are the others?" she said stepping on the living room floor.
"They were right behind me," said Momoko as she headed in the direction of the kitchen. "They're arguing about Mika's new puppy. Hello Gaara-sama."
"Hi," he grunted back as Kira's youngest sister headed into the kitchen to start dinner.
Gaara knew that with her sisters around he wouldn't get any information out of Kira. That and he didn't want to start making the girls he liked their sister in a... never mind. It was just going to make his head hurt.
He sat on the couch just as the last two Takashi sisters entered the house. They were still arguing. Gaara sighed. This was going to be a long eight months.
Okay so I've decided to make my story not have so many chapters seeing as how its getting really long and the chapters aren't very long so I've decided to combine some chapters. Okay here we go.