-1NARUTO XX

20 years have passed and the village hidden in the leaves has gone through a time of prosperity and peace. With the criminal organization Akatsuki disbanded and the death of Orochimaru at the hands of Naruto Uzamaki there is no known threat. But what happens when a new threat appears and the only ones who can stop it are mere Genin? This is their story.

Chapter 1: Konoha 20 Years Later

"Taiki wake up!!!" a voice yelled out.

Taiki picked up his head, heavy from staying up all night spying on Rei, and let out a big yawn.

"Taiki am I boring you with my lecture??" the teacher said.

Taiki looks at the teacher and non-saliently answers "Well to be honest Shikamaru sensei, yes you are."

The entire class starts to laugh.

Hideo is the only one not laughing and says to himself "psst what a dumbass."

Shikamaru sensei looks out the window at the clouds and thinks to himself "This is not the reason I wanted to become a ninja… O well, I guess this is one of the jobs of a Jounin."

Shikamaru crosses his arms and quiets the class down and says "Well Taiki if your basic ninja skills are as good as your jokes then I should be expecting to see you next year then."

Taiki's face quickly changes as his head falls in shame. The bell to dismiss school for the day is heard and the class starts to rush out.

Shikamaru sighs and yells to the class as they leave "Don't forget to practice for the graduation exam next week"

The entire class runs outside. Taiki walks out with Rei and he says to her "So Rei how do you feel about the test next week?"

She replies "Well, I have been studying and practicing for a while now so I'm pretty confident about my skills. But I'm concerned about you Taiki. It will be a shame to go on and become a Genin and you still are in the academy."

Taiki starts to blush thinking she will miss him if he fails and says "really??"

"Yea, I would be embarrassed to associate myself with anyone who is not on the same level as me. " She says.

A frown comes over Taiki's face and he sadly says "O… Ok"

The two of them walk into the city and just take in the sites of their town when they both hear a voice calling their names. Rei and Taiki look at each other puzzled and then look around to find the source. Then two figures appear down the street and smiles come over Rei and Taiki's faces when they see Sora.

"Hey, Sora" Rei says.

Both Sora and Rei hug each other and jump up and down that they have found each other.

"I don't know why you two have to do that every time you see each other, sheesh." Taiki says sarcastically.

Rei and Sora give Taiki harsh looks and Rei says to him "Taiki you know you are my best guy friend and Sora is my best girl friend."

"Yea Taiki" Sora says as she gives him a playful punch.

Rei's eyes wander to the person behind Sora. Sora notices her and looks back and says to the both of them "O, I'm sorry you two know Hideo right?"

Rei nods her head and she says to Hideo "Hey Hideo how has life been treating you?"

Hideo smirks and replies "I can't complain, how about you? You look good."

Rei's looks down with a smile. Taiki starts to become upset and gets in between Rei and Hideo and yells.

"Yea, my name is Taiki." As he gives a get away from her she's mine look.

Hideo just stares at Taiki and grins as to imply you are not worth my time when Sora buts in and says.

"Hey did you know Hideo is the number one student in our class?" she smiles giving Hideo a kiss on the cheek.

Rei's smile quickly turns into disgust and she says "So how long have you guys been going out?"

Sora looks at Hideo and says "6 months next week right baby?"

Hideo looks at Rei then at Sora and says "Yea that's right."

Sora's arms go around Hideo's neck Rei starts to get upset at the site and tells them "Listen guys I'm not feeling too hot so I'm going to head home…I'll catch you guys later."

Hideo looks down and thinks to himself "I should take her home… but if I do…" he then looks at Sora. He then looks up and starts to walk toward Rei but when Taiki shouts out

"I'll take you home Rei and make sure you get there safe."

Rei looks at Hideo disappointed and walks with Taiki to her house.

Hideo walks away from Sora in the opposite direction upset with himself when Sora yells out "Hey baby wait for me."

Taiki looks back at Hideo and Sora then turns his attention to Rei and says "Ok what was that over there?"

Rei looks at Taiki who has a "they are gone now give up the act" look. Rei then looks forward and replies "I don't know what you are talking about Taiki."

"Come on Rei we have been friends for the longest time. You can tell me."

Rei looks at Taiki and says "I know but this is one thing I can't tell you. I hope you can understand."

Taiki replies "Of course I respect your decision." But he thinks to himself "Why won't she tell me, I know it has something to do with that Hideo guy. And I will find out."

Across town Hideo and Sora arrive at Sora's place and she notices that he hasn't been himself tonight. She asks him.

"Are you okay Hideo? You seemed weird tonight."

Hideo turns his head to Sora smirks and replies.
"What gave you that idea?"

"I don't know you were fine until we met up with Taiki and Rei."

"Babe, you are looking into it too hard. There is nothing wrong with me I guess I'm just a little nervous about the graduation exam next week."

"Come on, you know you are going to breeze through that test. So don't worry about it." She gives him a kiss and looks into Hideo's eyes. He smiles closes his eyes and kisses her back. She pulls away and tells him.

"Good night Hideo."

"Good night" Hideo answers back.

She then goes inside and Hideo walks to his own house.

Rei and Taiki arrive at Rei's house and Rei looks at Taiki and says.

"Ok we are at my place so I'll see you tomorrow Taiki?"

Taiki looks at Rei and replies "Yea I'll see you at the academy."

"Good night." Rei says.

"Good night." Taiki replies.

Rei goes inside and Taiki walks to his place. When Rei gets to her room she throws herself on her bed and starts to cry. She takes her face out of her pillow and looks out her window to see one star brighter then the rest. She wipes her eyes and just stares in awe.

Hideo arrives at his house and goes straight to the window. As he does so he notices a star that is brighter then the rest. The star that they are both looking at happens to be the same. The sight of the star puts smiles on their faces. Rei then says out loud.

"Good night Hideo."

Hideo also says.

"Good night Rei."

They both turn off their lights and go to sleep. Tomorrow is a new day.