Hello, and welcome to my Naruto fanfiction! I hope you all enjoy it and no flames, for I will use them to help with my jutsu! So, without further adieu~! I give you 'Barairo no Sekai', 'Rose-Colored World'! I own nothing but Yumi, Kagura and the story line~~!
"Kakashi-sensei~! H-How much longer of this do I have to take~!"
"You will continue training until you get it right…"
"Hai, Kakashi-sensei…"
"Come on. *cough* You can do it…"
"Hayate-sensei, my arms hurt! My legs are sore~! Please, let me rest~!"
"Until you can perfect this technique *cough* you can't rest…"
"Hai, Hayate-sensei…"
"Jiraiya-sensei~! Why are we spying on these women~!"
"It's for my research, now hush..! Or you'll give us away~!"
"You're such a perv, sensei…"
"I am not! I'mma big one~!"
"Gah! Ero-jijii!"
Rapid footfalls beat against the dirt paths of Konohagakure.
Oh crap! If I don't hurry, I'm gonna be late and Iruka-sensei is gonna murder me!
Dirty looks were given to the young academy student that ran by, but she didn't care. She was use to them so much that they didn't bother her. Her long red hair flew behind her as the wind stung her face. Her red eyes were focused forward as she hurried to the Ninja Academy.
"Almost there...!" She muttered. She yelped when something struck her in the head and she fell forward. She looked and saw young children glaring at her, rocks in their hands. She frowned and got back up, running faster and dodging all of the rocks tossed at her.
"I can't be late…! I can't be late…!" She chanted. She darted into the academy grounds and ran inside, making a beeline for her class.
"Uchiha Yumi?"
"Here! I'm here!" Yumi burst in, panting heavily. Iruka gave her a dirty look, "You're late…"
"I know, I'm sorry! I tried to be on time this time, I swear!" She told him. She felt something wet run down her face and she ignored it, thinking it was sweat. But, Iruka's horrified expression made her rethink exactly what the wet stuff was.
"Yumi, you're bleeding!"
"Huh?" She touched the red substance and looked at it. Her finger tips were coated with a crimson liquid and she blinked.
"Oh…! It must've been when those kids were throwing rocks at me…"
"What kids! Ugh…take a ten minute break while I go get Yumi cleaned up!" Iruka instructed and pushed Yumi out the door, taking her to get her wound looked at.
"Ow, ow, OW!"
"Quit your whining, Yumi, I haven't even touched you yet!"
"It still hurts, sensei…!"
Yumi pouted and huffed as Iruka checked her head for her injury. He frowned and sighed, "Well, the good news is the wound isn't too deep so you won't need stitches."
"The bad news?" Yumi asked. Iruka pulled out some gauze.
"You're gonna have to run around for the next couple days with your head wrapped up…"
"What! No way! And look like a giant loser!"
"It's not like people are gonna think differently of you, Yumi…" Iruka told her gently. Her head lowered and she glanced to the side sadly, "Don't remind me, sensei…" Iruka sighed and started to gently bandage her head.
"At least Naruto will care…" He offered. Yumi sighed, "Naruto always cares, sensei…"
"Ha! That's for sure! He looked like he was gonna have a heart attack when you started bleeding!" Iruka smiled. Yumi laughed softly, "Yeah, he worries way too much!" Iruka chuckled and finished bandaging her head, "There, all fixed."
"Thanks, sensei…" She said and jumped down from the table, walking towards the class.
When she stepped in, she moved out of the way of the stampeding Naruto. He crashed into the wall and fell to the ground. Yumi looked over him and placed her hands on her hips.
"What are you doing, Naruto?" She asked. He jumped up and hugged her tightly, "Oh, Yumi-chan, thank goodness you're ok! I was so worried!" He told her. He pulled away and grew serious.
"Who did this to you, I'll make them pay for it!" He stated angrily. Yumi laughed softly and pat his head, "Don't worry about it, Naruto, its ok!"
"Yeah, but-!"
"Get back in class!" Iruka ordered, appearing behind them. They bolted inside and Iruka walked in, preparing the lesson. Yumi sat boredly in her seat, trying not to fall asleep. Akamaru growled lowly at her and Kiba eyed her like always. She felt his staring and looked back. She glared softly as she and the dog lover had a stare down, both not blinking for what seemed like hours.
"Kiba! Yumi! Knock it off!" Iruka yelled. They tore away from each other, growling lowly.
"Sorry, sensei…" They both apologized softly. She let out a sigh and decided to take notes on Iruka-sensei's lesson. Naruto slowly leaned over to see what she was writing and she glanced at him.
"Yes, Naruto?" She asked quietly. He grinned, "Just seeing what you were doing, Yumi-chan!" He replied. She smirked, "Were you copying off me?"
"N-No! I was just looking over what you were writing and comparing them to mine!" He stuttered. She giggled, "That's called copying, Naruto…" He sulked and she pat his head.
"Alright, everyone, time for a test! You need to study for the exams that are coming up!" Iruka said. Everyone groaned and he handed out the tests. She passed back the stack of papers to Kiba and Akamaru nearly bit her hand. She growled, "You flea-bitten mutt, what the hell's the big idea!"
"Don't talk to Akamaru that way!" Kiba snarled. She glared at him, "Teach him not to bite people then, Inuzuka!"
"Well, maybe if you didn't smell like a stupid cat!"
"Kiba! Yumi! See me after class!" Iruka snapped. They looked to him, "But!"
"No buts!" Iruka said. They huffed and she slammed the papers on his desk, smacking Akamaru in the nose. The small dog yelped and Kiba snarled.
"Dammit, that's it! I'm dealing with you after school!"
"Bring it, Dog breath!" Yumi hissed. Naruto grabbed Yumi's shoulder to keep her from launching at the dog lover.
"Calm down, Yumi-chan, he's not worth it!" He told her. She growled lowly and turned towards her test.
"Stupid dog for brains…" She muttered. He growled, "I heard that…!"
"Bite me, flea-bag!"
"CHILDREN!" Iruka screamed. They both stopped and huffed, turning to their tests. She answered her questions angrily and finished before everyone else. She stood and handed it to Iruka, "Can I sit outside so I can calm down?"
"Yes, but don't leave the grounds."
"Hai." She exited and walked outside, taking a seat on the single lone swing tied to a tree. She stared sadly at the ground as she slowly swung on the swing. She remembered when she was little, she and Kiba use to be friends.
What happened, Kiba?
"Oh! Yumi-san!" A gentle voice called. Yumi looked and saw a familiar kimono wearing girl walking into the grounds. She smiled faintly, "Ohayo, Kagura-chan…" Kagura walked towards her, her usual bright expression now held sorrow and worry.
"Are you alright?"
"Yeah, I guess…" Yumi answered. Kagura gently touched her head and her hand glowed a faint green. Yumi's pounding headache disappeared and she smiled, yanking off the bandages.
"Thanks, Kagura-chan…" She said. Kagura smiled and nodded.
"So, why do you look so upset, Yumi-san?" She asked. Yumi sighed, "Me and Kiba were fighting again…"
"Oh, dear!" Kagura gasped, "Is that why…?"
"Huh? Oh, no! That's something totally different."
"Oh, thank goodness…" Kagura breathed a breath of relief. Yumi frowned and sighed, "No, me and Kiba were fighting cuz Akamaru nearly bit me then I accidentally smacked Akamaru's snout with a stack of test papers…"
"Oh, my! I'll talk to Kiba-kun later for you if you'd like." Kagura offered. Yumi smiled faintly, "Arigatou, Kagura-chan…"
"Yumi!" Iruka called. The two looked and Yumi sighed.
"Well, guess that means Iruka's gonna scream at me and Kiba now." She said. Kagura smiled, "I'll come with you."
"Thanks so much! Maybe Kiba won't bite my head off so much with you there!" Yumi grinned. Kagura giggled and followed Yumi inside.
Yumi and Kiba stood before Iruka with Kagura standing off the side. Iruka crossed his arms and glared sternly at the two.
"Care to explain why you two were fighting in the middle of class?" Iruka asked. Yumi huffed, "Akamaru nearly used my fingers as a chew toy…" She stated. Kiba glared and stopped when he saw Kagura's disapproving look.
"She hit Akamaru with the tests!" Kiba stated. Yumi glared, "On accident!"
"Hush!" Iruka barked. They both huffed and Kagura stepped forward.
"Iruka-sensei…Maybe I can get them to reach a compromise…"
"Do your best, Kagura…" Iruka frowned. Kagura turned to them both and they refused to look at each other.
"Kiba-kun." She called, making him look at her. His expression softened and she frowned.
"Why are you so mean to Yumi-san now? What did she do to you?" She asked. Kiba frowned and looked to the side, "I'm not…really sure…"
"And Yumi-san," Yumi looked to her, "Why do encourage these fights with Kiba-kun by arguing back?"
"Er…Well…" Yumi as at a loss for words. Kagura smiled faintly, "I think you two should go back to being friends. You two had so much fun, I think it would be best instead of fighting with each other. Unless you like fighting each other…"
"Of course not!" They shouted and blinked at each other. Kagura smiled and Iruka smirked.
"Then you two should be friends again. What do you say?" Kagura said. Yumi made a noise and Kiba shoved his hands in his pockets.
"I guess it wouldn't hurt…" Yumi said softly. She slowly held her hand out to Akamaru and he sniffed it before licking it. She smiled faintly and pet his head. Kiba blinked and frowned, "I guess…I have been a bit of a jerk, haven't I?"
"A bit?" Yumi laughed. He snorted, "Urusai…" Yumi smiled and held her hand out to him.
"Friends?" She asked. He smirked and grasped her hand tightly, "Friends!"
"Yatta~!" Kagura sang, clapping happily. Iruka smirked, "Wow, good job, Kagura."
"Arigatou, Iruka-sensei~!" She smiled. Yumi grinned, "Well, better get home…"
"But, school isn't even over…" Kagura frowned. Yumi waved her hand dismissively.
"I get to leave early since I'm so far ahead…" She stated and started to leave. Kiba and Kagura looked to Iruka and he nodded in confirmation. Yumi walked out, waving to them, "Ja ne~!"
"J-Ja ne…" Kagura called back.
"So, Yumi-chan…*slurp* you and Kiba are friends again?"
Yumi and Naruto were sitting at Ichiraku the next day at lunch, enjoying a semi-quiet bowl of ramen. Yumi smiled and nodded, "Yup! Me and ol' dog breath are buddies again." She replied. Naruto grinned, "That's great! I hated having to pull you two apart…"
"You're only saying that because I punched you in the nose on accident that one time." She told him. He huffed, "Let's not bring that up again…" He muttered. Yumi laughed and enjoyed her ramen.
"So, Naruto…Who do you want on your squad?" She asked. He blinked, "Hm?"
"When you become a ninja, who do you want on your squad?" She repeated. He grinned widely.
"Oh, that's an easy one! I want you to be on my squad!" He told her. She laughed, "Anyone else?" She asked. He thought long and hard.
"Hm…No one I can really think of at the moment, but I'll get back to you on that!" He told her, grinning once more. She laughed and put his arm around his shoulder.
"Anata wa Kawaii desu…" She told him. He blushed darkly and stuffed his face full of ramen. She laughed more and hugged him before eating her ramen as well.
Woo! Hope you liked it! Remember, all flames will be used for my jutsu! Also, some translations!
Ero-jijii = Perverted Old Man
Urusai = Shut up
Yatta = I did it!
Anata wa Kawaii desu = You're so cute