Heaven Help Us
This is my first fan-fic and I'm very excited for it. Opinions are always welcome and nice reviews would be nicer, but they're still nice either way.
Naruto doesn't belong to me but to Masashi Kishimoto, but Setsumi and Asuka as well as the on going plot belong to me.
The two Kobayashi sisters were walking in the extreme heat of the desert on their way to Suna. They had an invite from Yondaime's only daughter to stay with her for a few weeks. Setsumi and Asuka were indeed tired from all the walking, but it would all be worth it in the end.
"Setsumi," groaned the youngest sister, "How much longer is this trip going to take?" Setsumi smiled and ruffled her sisters blue hair.
"It won't be soon before long sweetie."
Setsumi loved her sister with all her heart and would stop at nothing to keep her safe. Their parents were killed in an accidental fire and she took the responsibility of caring for Asuka. Her sister wasn't the only thing she cared for though, she cared for anyone who was hurting physically and mentally. It was a trait that she picked up from her mother. Setsumi looked at her sister who had a lollipop in her hand.
"Asuka, those lollipops aren't good for your teeth." For being sixteen, Asuka had a major sweet tooth. It was very rare that you saw her without a lollipop in her mouth.
"Don't worry, I always have a sucker in my mouth and my teeth still look fine, you just worry a lot Neesan."
They both continued to walk until the gates of Suna came into view.
"Finally!" squealed the young teenager. "Come on, come let's go! We are so close!"
Setsumi smiled as her sister pulled her hand and began to sprint to the gates. Asuka wasn't the only one who was ready to get to the village. They ran to the gates and slowed to a stop when a guard confronted them.
"Are you Kobayashi Setsumi?" he asked with a deep voice.
"That's me." Setsumi dropped Asuka's hand and stepped forward. Her gold and maroon eyes stared into that of the guards.
"Temari instructed that I escort you both to the Kazekage's office as soon as you two arrived."
Setsumi bowed her head and followed his retreating back. The excitement was growing in the pit of her stomach and a smile was creeping onto her face. This was the first time that she would have seen Temari in three years and there would be a lot of catching up to do.
Temari's blue eyes were glued to the window as she waited patiently in her brother's office. She wished for both her brothers to be there when her old friend arrived.
"Temari," said Kankuro with irritation notable in his voice. "When is your silly friend going to be here? I've got things to take care of." She turned around and glared at her brother.
"She will be here soon enough and…" she quit talking and smirked when she heard a knock coming from outside the door. "Well speak of the devil." All eyes were on the door as two girls and a Jounin from Suna walked in.
"Temari-san?"
The taller girl walked over to their sister and engulfed her in a hug.
"Oh Temari-san, it's been so long since I've seen you, my you look different, ah I brought my younger sister Asuka along with us and I see that your siblings are here as well I'd…"
"Setsumi-chan slow down or you'll pass out from lack of breath!"
They both chuckled as Setsumi threw an arm around her sister's shoulder. Asuka looked down at the floor.
"This is my little sister Asuka… she's sixteen now, but she acts like such a child sometimes." said the eldest Kobayashi daughter. Asuka's cheeks were graced with a pale red as she hit her laughing sister on the arm.
"It's nice to meet you Asuka. You both looked very similar; you could pass off as twins if it weren't for your eyes. Now I would like you to meet my brothers. The one leaning against the wall with the silly make up is Kankuro and the one behind the desk is the youngest, Gaara. He's Suna's current and youngest Kazekage."
Both girls bowed in unison and regained their posture.
"It's an honor to meet you both." said Asuka; although her words were a bit slurred because of the candy in her mouth.
"We appreciate you all for taking us in with such open arms, we realize that having guest from another village can be stressful and we will make it up to you three."
"I'd think that you both are worn out with fatigue from your long trip, Temari please show them to their room." muttered Gaara from behind his desk.
She nodded and motioned for the two to follow her as she walked out of the office. Setsumi bowed in respect once more before joining her sister and best friend. Gaara was right; the bags were getting quite heavy.
"So Setsumi," said Temari with a cunning smirk on her face, "Have you found a suitor for yourself?"
Asuka coughed on her sucker while her sister just rolled her eyes.
"Neesan is never going to find a suitable man, because she always sends them away. It's because she has no idea what she should do when a man tries to pursue her!"
Now Setsumi's face began to heat up and glow.
"Asuka, you're only sixteen and talking about romantics like this, you need to stop hanging around with Kakashi-san. Besides I'll know who the right person is."
"Setsumi, I like your younger sister."
Asuka grinned and gave Setsumi an infamous Kobayashi look; a look that said 'The attention is all mine.' She ignored the look and continued walking down the hall. All three of them stopped in front of a set of doors.
"Alright Setsumi, your room is next to mine and right across from Gaara's, Asuka your room is on the other side of mine and across from Kankuro's. If you need something during the night feel free to ask me."
Setsumi and Temari exchanged hugs once more.
"I'll be back in a few minutes so you can get settled in, you and I have so much to catch up on."
She nodded and slipped inside the room. It was a comforting room. The walls a pleasant lilac color, the bed had a plush comforter and comfy pillows, a desk was on the fore wall, but what caught her interest was the large window. There was a beautiful view of Suna and watching the sun set and the moon rise would be a wonderful sight to see.
"Suna is going to be our new home for now…"