Shinobi Elements

Chapter 1: A New Mission

A/N: This was an idea conceived by myself. I bounced some thoughts around with Apherion just to get a feel for some type of positive feedback.vv Basically she's my muse and cowriter. This involves Kakashi, Genma and two of my original characters and hopefully, to you guys, an interesting story. Thanks alot Apherion for all your help! Love ya lots, sis!

Disclaimer: I don't have any ownership in Naruto at all. I wouldn't be able to count all the zero's to accompany it if I did! jk... I do own the original following characters: Kite, Dani and Kadike. This is rated teen for language, adult situations, one night stands and well.. you get the picture!

Kakashi and Genma were relaxing in their favorite bar; tossing a few back when Naruto strolled in glancing around. Catching sight of the two jounin he headed over to their table. Speaking of drinking, Naruto hoped to see Kakashi sans mask, alas it didn't look like he'd be removing it soon.

Appearing slightly out of breath, Naruto raised his hand waving. "Hey guys! I've been all over the village trying to find you two!" Shaking his head he thought, 'These two are as bad as baa-chan with their drinking. I bet they could sink a ship with the alcohol they ingest and still stay sober enough to speak coherently!'

"Yo, Naruto. What's up?" The silver headed jounin spoke first, setting his drink down, his curiosity at odds with his mind.

Genma just waved, propping his feet on the table waiting on Naruto to state his business. Looking over at Kakashi, the two smirked and shared a glance. Everyone knows that when Genma and Kakashi are together, though older than Naruto and crew, always equaled trouble.

"Ok. Anyway, Tsunade sent me to find you guys. She's got a mission for you two. You're to meet in her office right now... or as soon as I found you." Laughing, the blond vessel of Kyyubi scratched the back of his head. "Baa-chan said it's extremely urgent; she wants to explain the details asap. In other words... get your butts to her office now! That came from her personally." Snickering, he wondered how long Kakashi would keep her waiting. Genma, he knew nothing regarding how the orally fixated jounin followed a timetable. Shrugging his shoulders he said, "That's all I was supposed to do so the rest is up to you." With that, Naruto left leaving the two jounin bursting at the seams with inquisitiveness.

Genma stuck his senbon in his mouth, holding onto the end of it with his right hand. Twisting it he asked,"What do you think about this, Kakashi? It's been a long time since the Hokage put us on the same mission."

Chuckling, Kakashi replied,"Do you blame her? We caused alot of trouble last time being on the same team and all. You think that kunoichi remembers us?"

"How could she forget, my friend? We gave her something to talk about for a long time to come!" Genma reached out with his foot lightly shoving his masked faced friend in the leg.

"Yeah. If I remember right, she gave us something to recall as well. That's one night I'd definitely class as unforgettable."

The duo sat there continuing to talk and reminisce for a little while longer. "Kashi... I guess we'd better go. Tsunade'll send out a hunting party soon if we stay here too much longer."

"I agree. Let's go." Kakashi followed by Genma pushed up their chairs, exiting the bar.

Walking down the street joking and laughing, sometimes attracting more stares and glares than they wanted. Half of the female population under forty seemed to be struck ignorant and fawned over them when they were present. Finally they reached their destination, entering the Hokage's office.

"Good afternoon, gentlemen. Have a seat please." Her hand indicating the two seats directly in front of her desk.

Sitting down they waited on Tsunade to brief them on whatever mission she had waiting on them. Carefully appraising each man, she'd heard vast rumors regarding their prowess, their attributes; mental and physical, Tsunade smiled. This mission would be the men's undoing and she wouldn't allow anyone but the best to attempt the mission presented to her; these two were, unquestionably, the best.

Far off in the country of Water, a couple of girls were training in an open field by their house. They were striking, unusual and very powerful. Unknown to most people, these girls kept to theirselves, taking care of their ailing mother and working hard to be the best shinobi, male or female.

Kite having short, spiky orange hair, the length came around the bottom of her ears. Her eyes were even more unique than her. They were purple and when she became upset, they turned green. She could also change her shape and even her skin color at will. Kite, after birth, received power over two elements...earth and fire. She carried around two short swords on her back which she was proficient at since she was ten. She had a twin named Dani who exhibited her own special traits. Kite and Dani both had nicknames that they'd adopted when they were on their own missions. Kite's was called Kitsune and Dani had been named Siren.

Kite was swinging her swords around her lithe body; practicing all that she'd been taught since a little girl. Stopping to wipe the sweat off her brow, she glanced at her twin who happened to be wearing her staff out at the moment. It was kind of strange how much they were alike yet different. Dani also carried two short swords and had mastered them at a young age. The two of them together would give any ninja worth their salt a fight worthy of their abilities.

Dani's long, waist length hair was silver; it was her pride and she never cut it above her waist. She loved to feel the flow of it around her when she twisted and turned as her and Kite sparred and trained. Her eyes were even different from her twin's. They were green and when someone tweaked her emotional buttons, they turned to purple. Dani and Kite were both jounin level nin's, they'd been tested by Gaara, the sand country's Kazekage. They were honarary sand nin's even though their home existed in the water country. The two elements endowed to Dani happened to be water and wind. Like her twin, she'd been able to control them at a young age. She wanted to control them and not the other way around.

Halting her staff exercise, Dani strolled over to Kite, ready for a rest. "Kite, you done yet? I'm famished... I'm so hungry it's pitiful." Taking her staff and tapping her sister's swords, she wanted to have a little fun.

"I'm done... but how about we spar first, then eat?" Grinning mischieviously, Kite swung both swords at Dani's neck. Her twin's quick reflexes reacted, bringing up her staff and effectively blocking the double strike.

Both girls spun away instantaneously, Dani threw her staff several feet from her and whipped out her short swords so she could be on even ground with her sister. Twirling the weapons in her hand, the silver haired kunoichi leaped forward, striking in a downwards motion with her left hand. With her right, she swept upwards, knocking one of Kite's swords up into the air. When it fell, it stabbed down into the earth, wavering back and forth.

Kite went on the offensive. Kicking with her right leg she nailed Dani in the stomach. 'Man that hurt', Dani thought sidestepping the next blow aimed at her midsection. Trying to block it, Dani failed when Kite sent one of her weapons flying as hers did. Their movements fast and blurred, metal meeting metal, blow after blow; the twin nins' were at a standstill. Neither could gain the advantage no matter what they tried. The fight ending when one final strike on both sides were made. Kite and Dani stood still, their one sword stopped at each other's neck. Breathing hard, Kite stated,"Well, I'm ready for that food now! Aren't you?"

"Yeah... my stomach's talking to all of mother nature I think. On cue, her stomach protested her hunger again. "What's that stomach? Oh.. you're right. It's Kite's fault that we're in this shape!"

"Dani... you're screwed up... you know that right?" Kite laughed at her sibling who was older by three minutes. Shaking her head at her sister's nonsense she was crazy in her own right.

"You mean we're screwed up! Anyway, let's go... I'm feeling faint with hunger. If I pass out on the way home... you get to carry me back." Picking up her staff and sword, she threw an arm around her orange headed sister, heading home. Kite already had her swords back in their scabbards and there they went, down the path back to their house. Little did the girls know that their whole training and sparring hadn't gone unoticed. Two pairs of eyes saw everything that happened.

Astonishment written on both faces, the male duo now understood what Tsunade had divulged. Swapping glances that said they were in deep shit with this mission.

FLASHBACK

Tsunade clasped her hands together giving Genma and Kakashi a serious look. "It's been brought to my attention that in the country of water, there are two girls living there with their mother. I've been told they're twins with abilities as powerful and unique as their wielders."

Kakashi interrupted,"Hokage, why isn't ANBU taking care of this?" He was confused as to why only two jounin would be sent to complete this mission. With everything Tsunade said so far, it should require a team of four to five ANBU at least. 'There must be something hidden here. Some reason that they want me and Genma and not a whole team, but why?' The sharingan user leaned back in his chair ready to hear the description of the girls that were possibly such a threat.

"Good question, Kakashi. They're not a threat to us, but the person sponsoring this mission wants them brought here. I was told it's a family affair."

Continuing her debriefing on the girls, "First we have Dani. She's the oldest twin by three minutes. Her hair, you'll like this Kakashi, is silver."

The sharingan eyed man's revealed eye widened considerably then rested in it's normal position. 'That's odd. I never thought I'd come across another human being with silver hair! I'll look forward to this.' His line of thought kept running as he listened to the rest of Dani's personal information.

"Dani's hair is long, about halfway down her back. Her eyes are green, which turn purple when she gets emotional. I'm talking the bad kind... hurt feelings, crying or severely angry. She's a short sword and staff master and has control over two of the four elements... water and wind."

Butting in, Genma asked,"So I'm assuming that her sister has control over earth and fire, the two remaining elements."

Smiling, Tsunade nodded her head. "That she does. Now on to Kite, the younger twin. She has short, orange spiky hair around chin length. Her eyes are the opposite of Dani's. They're purple but when she's stirred emotionally, like her sister, Kite's eyes become green. She's a sword master as well. Not bothering with the staff, she'd rather be close as she can to her opponent."

Genma smirked. "I'm liking this girl already! She's my kind of girl!"

"Genma", Tsunade began, "Keep your hormones in check and leashed. Our client would be furious if something happened to either of them." She sent a stern look towards the senbon master.

Shrugging his shoulders and sighing,"If I must, I must."

Tsunade fired back,"Well, you must! They're both young... in fact, they're twenty-four. Not as young as some of our own Kunoichi's, but still young by your standards."

Going back to her oration on the girls,"Their mother's name is Kadike and their father is unknown. Also, they have their own ninja names as well. Kite goes by Kitsune and Dani as Siren. It has something to do with their jutsu's which aren't known to us at this time. I'm sorry guys, but that's the best we've got. I need you to leave by morning tomorrow at the latest. You're dismissed!"

Kakashi and Genma stood up and stretched; leaving the room as Shizune entered. Kakashi spoke thoughtfully, "Sounds like we might have our hands full this time, huh, Genma?"

"Maybe. To me it sounds like a damn good challenge. Imagine, Kashi, two females on our level, possibly more, that won't just roll over and give up. My blood boils just picturing it."

Grinning, Kakashi, pulled a familiar orange book from his vest pocket. "Here, I think I'll leave Icha, Icha Paradise with you tonight then. You'll be needing it more than I will, especially if you do too much picturing!" Loudly snickering, Kakashi walked off leaving Genma holding his most prized possession and wondering what had come over his masked friend.

ENDFLASHBACK

Arriving back at their home, Kite and Dani strode into the kitchen. Something sure smelled great!

"Mother... we're home." The girls called out simultaneously.

"Good. Now we can have lunch." A petite red headed woman in her forties entered the kitchen. Gesturing for the girls to sit, she gave each a portion of soup with bread. "How did your training session go girls?"

Between mouthfuls of soup and bread, Kite and Dani told her everything that happened. Their elongated workouts with their weapons, the sparring and the usual standoff.

Kadike looked at each of her girls, so full of pride that she teared up." I wish your father could be here to see the two of you. You'd make him so proud, I know it!"

"I'm glad he's not here! He left us alone never bothering to come back to see you much less find out about us! You were probably just a one night's stew and screw to him!" Kite's furious exclamation echoed loudly in the room.

"Kite, that's enough."Their mother's equally angry voice carried over to the mad girl."Calm down... your eyes are going green." Getting up, Kadike left the room, going to lay down on her bed. Her body exhausted and feeling worn, Kadike, in her heart, knew she didn't have much time left with her precious girls. Closing her door behind her; she collapsed on her bed, her eyes slowing shutting and remembering the day she'd met the girls' father. The night he gave her, never to be forgotten, always lingering on the edge of her mind and senses.

Back in the kitchen Dani was scolding Kite over her behaviour. "I can't believe you said that to mom! You know how she is regarding the subject of our dad. That was low and you know it!", she hissed.

Appearing contrite, Kite spoke in a low tone, "I know and I'm sorry. The subject of our father makes me so mad I could literally spit fire!" Her chin setting itself in a very stubborn gesture.

"I'm not the one you should be apologizing to." Dani refused to give an inch where their mom was concerned. "Kite have you even noticed the decline in her health? She's even been coughing up blood, resting during the day at all hours and she's dropped weight; not that she was very big to begin with. Something's not right and I think we should talk to her."

Kite took Dani's hand pulling her in the direction of their mother's room. Opening the door they saw their mother sleeping peacefully. Kneeling by her side, both the girls gently shook her awake.

"What? What's wrong?"

Dani went first. "Mom, we've got to talk to you. We're worried about you. You've been sick for awhile; steadily going downhill and who knows what else!" Reaching out to hold her mother's hand, she was surprised at how bony they'd become.

"Mom, before you say anything.. I have something to say to you. I'm sorry for my actions and words downstairs. You didn't deserve that and I wanted to apologize for hurting your feelings like that." Bowing her head, Kite felt the tears building up and trying to trickle out the side of her eyes.

Sighing, Kadike looked at her girls, her own blue-green eyes shining with unshed tears. "I felt this day coming for awhile now. Knowing I wouldn't be able to hide the truth for long...I don't have long in this world, my time growing shorter and shorter each passing day. There's so much I want to tell you and so little time." Raising herself up into a sitting position, she hugged Kite and Dani. "You are what's kept me going all these years. If I hadn't have had you girls...I wouldn't have kept living after your father left. We'll get through this together as a family, I promise you that. I've written out specific instructions for the both of you should something happen before I can tell you what they entail. I just wish I had longer..." She trailed off, her tears getting the best of her.

Shocked, Dani and Kite, held their mother, all three of them letting go their emotional woes. It was better to release it than to hold it all in. The girls held their mother until she stopped crying, giving in to sleep from exhaustion.

Two weeks later, the twins came home after a particular physically tiring training session. They looked everywhere for their mother and couldn't find her. Running to her room that's where she was found. Once again, resting early in the day, but her chest was heaving; she couldn't breathe!

Kite ran to the bed to sit beside her mother. Her hand reached up to softly caress Kadike's face. "Dani! She's cold... she's so cold!" Kite was panicking. Would this be the day their mother warned them about?

Opening her eyes, Kadike smiled at her daughters. "You're here! I was afraid we'd miss one another. Unfortunately, it's time to give you your instructions. After I'm gone, contact Ishizu to take care of my burial, then I want you to leave here for a time. Go to the fire country and find the village of Konoha. There, in this village, you will seek Tsunade, who's the Hokage there. She will help you with whatever you need. I want you girls to live there; find a couple of wonderful husbands and have a family. All of this will give you so much to live for as it did for me."

Kadike reached up with both hands to touch her twins' faces. "I love you both and I'm very proud of you. Don't forget the letter that's lying on the table should the need arise." Expelling the last breath from her body, their mother's hands slowly slid off Kite's and Dani's faces to lie beside her body.

Dani and Kite cried for what seemed like hours over their mother's passing. Dani was the first to stop, looking at her sister, her teary voice spoke, "We have a mission, now, Kite. There's no time to stay here and continue weeping. I'll send for Ishizu and have him take care of mother. Then, you and I , we'll set off on another adventure, if you will. So until we complete our mission, we can't be idle, you understand?"

Kite nodded her head, straightening her back and wiping her eyes, she agreed. The twin elementals left the room to go pack their things, preparing for their long journey.

Dani left to inform Ishizu of their mom's death and the arrangements. She returned two hours later. "Everything's taken care of, Kite, so we can leave now."

Putting their packs on their backs, they checked all their weapons. Neither of them wanted to be caught on the road without them. Breathing deeply to gather their strength; they released the air from their lungs and started the first steps on the perilous mission to Konoha.

Stepping out of the brush and tree line, the shadow duo, followed behind, anxious to see what awaited on the road ahead. It sure would be an interesting ride from the look of things! Refusing to acknowledge the bad feelings they felt, these shadows recognized that even if they hadn't been given the order, they'd still protect the girls with their very lives. Masking their chakra further to keep from being sensed, the two hurried along for they'd been away from home far too long!

A/N: That's chapter one for ya! Sorry there wasn't any Kakashi/Oc & Genma/Oc going on this chapter. Give it a few more yet. "Love can be spontaneous, but in the world of shinobi, love can be dangerous." I think around chapter 3 or 4 is where the good couple action's gonna kick in.

Anyway, Aphy, girl...this fic's for you! Hope you enjoy it! Love ya! L8r.