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Michiko's POV

"Tsuyo! Tsu-chan...Where are you?.." I called out, while running into the thick woods of the forest with Hikari trailing behind me to find our friend.

Stupid. Stupid. STUPID! I'm so stupid! How could I have let her out of my sight? What type of friend was I?

"Tsuyo! TSUYO-CHAN!" I cried out desperately. I started to feel my eyes watering.

This is like the first time where we all met..

Flashback

Michiko's POV

9 years Earlier

I was running wildly through the thick sea of trees in front of me, trying to find my way back to Sunagakure.

Where did I end up in this time?

I looked around myself and still noticed more trees. So I decided to go a little further into what I thought was a village.

Industrial towers.. Amegakure? I got this far? Gonna be a long way back home..

But I don't want to go back home. Sure Amegakure was a bit..polluted? But I'm exploring aren't I? That's why I ran away in the first place. My parents don't really like the idea of me exploring into 'dangerous' places. But sometimes I get a bit tired of staying in one place all the time.. So here I am now..

The sun is going down though. Might as well sleep here tonight.. My parents aren't gonna be too happy about this...

Next Day

"Hey, get up," said a harsh, unfamiliar voice.

I sat up and saw a girl around my age with long, wavy, black hair. Her eyes were cold looking; hard and black. I saw a ninja headband tied around her neck. She was from Amegakure.. However, her headband had a line scratched through the middle of it, showing she no longer was an accepted member in her village.

"Who are you?" I asked with pure curiosity.

"Hoshito Hikari. You're Sawada Michiko from Suna correct?" Hikari asked. I just gave a little nod.

"Come with me," she demanded. Without wasting another second, I stood up and followed her.

"Hikari? You back yet?" A different voice called out when we reached a clearing.

I saw where the voice was coming from. Another girl my age, with pink hair just like mine except a little shorter, and ice blue eyes.

I looked up and saw a ninja headband lying on top of her head. Konoha, huh?

"Why am I here? Who are you?" I asked.

"I'm Inazuma Tsuyo. And you're here because you're lost, aren't you, yeah? And that's why Hikari came and found you," the pinkette said, smiling brightly.

"That...doesn't really answer my question," I muttered under my breath, but unfortunately, they both heard me.

Fortunately, they pretended like they didn't hear me…

"Michiko from Suna, huh? The young medical ninja prodigy. Hmm. Michiko, come with us and explore the shinobi world," Hikari said as she turned to face me. Both Tsuya and her had a friendly, inviting face with eyes that whispered, "Come. Join us."

At first, I was reluctant. Then, I thought about it. I mean, why not explore? It's not like it could be worse than home. In Suna, ninja prodigies aren't exactly welcomed with hugs and smiles. Oh, and being hated and envied really makes it hard to find true, honest friends. So, why not go? They both looked pretty strong, and if not, well, I am a nine year old prodigy with exceptional healing techniques. Also, these girls seem really nice.

Tsuyo's POV

It seemed like an hour for Michiko to reply, yeah. I really hoped that she would come. I don't know what it is about her, but I had a gut feeling that this meeting was fate. And fate wanted the three of us to become friends.

"Sure. Seems like it might be fun." Replied Michiko, interrupting my thoughts. But I was glad, and I could tell Hikari was too. We both were beaming in delight.

As we followed Hikari to Amegakure, I glanced at the girl walking next to me. She had straight, long pink hair stopping right at her hips. Side bangs that stop where my hair is; above our tummy. Her front bangs swooped over her forehead. Her outfit consisted of a short, black skirt with purple leggings stopping right above her knee. Her kunais were hidden in the pockets of her leg pouch, yeah. Her black top was fitted with purple straps crisscrossing in the back. The short girl kept her headband at her waist. I have to admit, she was really pretty. Hikari too.

Hikari had black hair, in the style which reminded me of Kurenai-sensei. From the time, I have known her, her eyes change from charcoal black to chocolate brown. Black meaning she is really serious. Brown if not. Although, her face never shows her emotion. She can be quiet, serious, and indifferent, but once you get to know her, she shows the prettiest smile, and laughs genuinely, although rarely. Hi-chan's ¾ blue pants, blue ninja shoes, and white tank top with a white star on the back, really suits her style and shapes her well. Her headband is tied around her neck, topping her look off, yeah.

"We're here." Said Hika-chan. "This is hidden so stay on guard and hide your presence as much as possible."

"Yeah,yeah. This should be easy, considering all three of us ARE prodigies." I replied nonchalantly.

"Wait, What? All, prodidgies. Umm, haaa?" Exclaimed, a puzzled shocked Michiko. I couldn't help but burst into a fit of laughter. However, the on the other side of the room, Hikari stayed the same and explained.

Hikari said, "Yes, we are all prodigies. We excel in all-around but you are best at meds, me at being a sensory type and Tsuyo at being swift and strong."

No POV

The three girls sat and hung out, talking about themselves. Normally, they would be less open, but there was something about each other that just said "You three are the ultimate of friends. You can trust one another." They found more about each other, like Hikari is a missing ninja and Tsuyo is the eleven tails.

Michiko's POV

I never would have thought that this could be so fun. Having friends, laughing, talking and learning more about each other. Tsuyo is more like me, very hyper, yet can be serious, but fun and happy. Even though Hikari is serious, I can just tell she is warm too. I never want to go back. I love it here, I love them.

"Let's all be rouge ninjas and travel, ne?" I asked, excitement filling my eyes at the thought of it.

"What?" Tsu-chan and Hika-chan, yelled in response.

"Yeah! It would be fun! And besides, it's not like I want to go back to my old life. I was alone. But now I have you guys. And Hi-chan you are one already so! Tsu-chan, what do ya say?"

"Of course! I don't know if I can return, after knowing what it is to be like with you two. Let's do it! Yeah." Tsuyo said in agreement.

Hikari, warning them, said, "Are you sure? Once you go, there is no turning back. I don't want you to regret anything."

"More positive than ever!" We both agreed.

We all bursted into laughter. Well, just smiles for Hi-chan. This was great. I have a new home, new friends, and a new TRUE family. Maybe things won't be so bad.

"Hey, Tsu-chan, why do you always say yeah?" I asked curiously.

"I do, don't I? Yeah. I guess it is just a me thing. Hahah, yeah." She replied, with twinkling eyes.

Tsuyo was beautiful. She had straight pink hair like me, but shorter, right above her stomach. It was parted to the left with her headband resting on it. She was average height, meaning taller than me and slim. Her icy blue eyes, can seem intimidating and cold if she wanted it to, but with her friends, it shone with brilliance. She also had ¾ pants like Hika-chan but it was black, and she had a red, short sleeved shirt with her clan design, the lightning, on the back. I am glad to become friends with someone, as intelliegent, cunning, funny, and caring as her. Same with Hikari.

Hikari's POV

*CRASH* I heard noise outside our hidden shelter. Staying still, I tried to analyze the situation.

Using one of my skills, I overheard a conversation. It turns out Ame is having a civil war, created by Pein. Wait, Pein. As in, Akatsuki. Tsuyo! We need to get out of here fast.

"Hurry up and get ready. We leave in three minutes." I was met with confused looks but nevertheless they did as told without question.

Damn! What is he doing here? Is it Tsuyo, or something else? I know they need the first 9 Jinchuriki but will the other two help? Are they going to try and find out?

"We're ready." The two said in unison.

We fled out as fast as we could, Tsuyo being ahead, seeing as she is fastest, only letting few see us. Sprinting into the woods, we stopped midway to rest inside an abandoned cave. I relayed what I know and why we left to the two, to help them understand. After all, three prodigies are better than one.

End of flashback

"I found her!" Hikari yelled from behind.

"WHERE? Lead the way! Hurry up!" I cried out.

We ran through all the trees and into a clearing where we saw a secret hideout.

Everything filled in, one by one. Click. My eyes widened as my body stood frozen. The only thing I could say escaped my mouth in a terrified shock. I knew Hikari was the same.

"Akatsuki.."

A/N

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