"Safira, Give 'em back!" Obito cried, partially out of merriment, but also annoyance. I laughed, shaking my head. His translucent orange goggles stood out radically from my sapphire hair. I had stolen them, true, but Obito is my best friend. He knows I don't steal them to tick him off, but as a joke, to tease him. He grinned, coming out of nowhere, and grabbed them. I gasped, and spun around to face him. Obito started to put them on, but I lunged forward, taking them and tackling Obito at the same time. He laughed, and we fought lightly. Not really fighting, but playing, more like.
"Safira, knock it off, I mean honestly! Why do you have such a close relationship with him?" My annoying twin brother said. Wow, Kakashi, you just have to ruin all the fun, dont'cha? I thought. Yes, that's right, Hatake Kakashi is my twin, and we are the children of Konoha's White Fang! I rolled my eyes, stood up, and held out a hand to help Obito up. Obito grabbed my hand, and pulled himself up, at the same time trying to pull me down. I just laughed and let go, allowing him to fall to the ground. He grimaced slightly, and then picked himself up. "Come on, Safira, Team 7 has a mission. We are going to be late, thanks to your antics, Obito." Kakashi snapped coolly. I growled, and smacked Kakashi in the back of the head.
"Don't blame him, you knuckle head!" I cried. "I was the one who started it! I stole Obito's goggles, and he was trying to get them back." I explained, sourly, as I was ticked off at Kakashi for how he was always so derogative. We may have been twins, but we were exact opposites. Kakashi's silver hair and pepper-black eyes were the same as our father, and Kakashi diligently followed the rules, expectations, and codes. I, however, was a lot more lenient with those things, and looked nothing like either of our parents. I had bright sapphire blue hair and eyes, and I'm pretty sure that I have ADHD. I have a bubbly personality, and basically no shame. I would do anything, if it spited others. I could keep a straight face when no one else could, and was a master at comebacks. My artwork isn't too shabby, either. I grinned at Obito, my canines, which are slightly larger than normal and much sharper too, flashing.
"Hey, Kakashi, why are you such a kill-joy? I mean, you never take time to enjoy things, like me or Saf do. You could sure use some relaxation..." Obito commented. I nodded, and wrapped an arm around both their shoulders.
"You two knuckle heads need to learn from each other! Obito, you need to show my dear little twin how to relax, and maybe he can show you how not to be late!" I laughed, getting a grin from Obito and a sigh from Kakashi. I knew that he didn't like Obito, but he would just have to deal. No one really knew this, but I absolutely adore Obito. Like, I'm not even kidding. That kid has my heart. But, I doubt he'll ever like me back.
"Ya know, Saf, I'll race you. If you win, IF you win, you can have my goggles." Obito announced. I stared at him in shock.
"But..But, your goggles..You hate it when I take them!" I said. Kakashi rolled his eyes. "Don't roll your eyes at me, you baka! And I'm going to take you up on your offer, Obito. Those goggles are as good as mine!" With that, I ran ahead, and, of course I beat him. Obito sighed, handing the goggles to me. I grinned, and put them on, leaving the lenses up on my hair. Another thing about me that no one knew, besides our teacher, Namikaze Minato, of course. I have a dragon sealed inside me, making me the equivalent of a Jinchuuriki. I leaned back against the wall, watching as Kakashi explained our tardiness, and scowling when he blamed Obito. I was about to point out that it was my fault, but Obito interrupted me, saying that he was extremely sorry for distracting me, and causing us to be late. Minato-sensei just nodded, a quiet gleam in his eye as he noticed Obito's furtive glance my way to see if I had noticed what he had done. I, of course, was talking quietly to Rin when he glanced at me. Rin is one of my best friends, and she totally has a thing for my brother. I wanted to help her, but I knew my brother. He had sworn never to do what our father had done, because our mother had left him after we were born. We had never met her, and I had a feeling that it hurt Kakashi more than it hurt me. I was never really the emotional type when I was younger. So Kakashi had no interest in women at all. In fact, he only tolerated Rin because she was on our team. I was the only girl our age he cared about, and he was extremely protective of me, despite the fact that I was the stronger of the two of us. I was tired of waiting, so I asked Minato what our mission was.
"Camping. We are supposed to use the coming week to bond as a team." Wow, be evasive about how we were supposed to bond, where we were going, what sort of activities, blah blah blah. Neji wa, Hokage! I snarled mentally. I sighed.
"Minato-sensei, we already are bonded as a team. Rin and I are practically sisters, Obito is my right hand man, and Kakashi is my freaking brother. I think thats pretty well bonded, dont you?" I retorted. I saw Obito and Rin perk up, as I usually dont talk about how I see our reationships. Kakashi remained indifferent, hiding behind that mask of his.
"Maybe for you, your team is bonded. But Kakashi rarely speaks to the others, and he and Obito most definately do NOT get along. And Rin, you barely speak to Obito. As far as I see it, Safira is the only one who really took it to heart when we said to get along." I nodded, accepting the facts that Minato stated. I was proud of being who I was, and I enjoyed my teams company. I was also very adept at reading people's emotions, which allowed me to see that Minato was disappointed in our teamwork.
"Okay, I guess that I could put up with everyone for a week..." I sighed, while slouching, causing everyone to laugh. We then left, walking out of the village. Kakashi walked besides Minato-sensei, talking to him. Rin followed him like a love-sick puppy. I shook my ahead, amused by her girly-ness. Then I realized that Obito was walking beside me, not even bothering to hide the fact that he was watching me. I ignored it for a little while. Then, eventually, I glanced up at him, one eyebrow cocked, as if to say: Why are you watching me?, and he blushed. I laughed quietly and shook my head. maybe this would be a fun mission. I skipped ahead of him, passing Minato, Kakashi and Rin. I pulled out a kunia, tossed it into the air then caught it.
"Uhhhh Safira? Please dont do that, your kunia are sharp and a little dangerous.." Kakashi said, reprimanding him. I flecked the kunia at him. Of course, he caught it. This is y brother we're talking about. I sighed, then leapt backwards, snagging my kunia from his hands. Obito wrapped his arms around my neck, pulling me into a close hug.
"Caught you," he whispered in my ear. I scoffed.
"Overly dramatic, much?" I snorted. Kakashi made a sort of retching noise, and I glared at him. "What was that, Kakashi? You sounded like a cat with a hairball stuck in it's mouth. Oh, wait, aren't you a hairball? No wonder I'm always sick." I felt, rather than heard, Obito's muffled laughter, due to our proximity. I grinned, leaning back on Obito. He blinked, then rested his chin on y head. I was a little short, but I dont mind.I was taller than Rin, and that pleased me. It meant I wasn't the runt of the team. Kakashi gave me a horrified look, and I didn't like that.
"Kakashi, if you dont tell me what's wrong, I will stab you!" I yelled at him. Minato gave us a bemused glance, and Rin gazed at me, horrified. I gazed at Kakashi, acidic thoughts circling.
"Look at what you are doing, allowing him to restrain you! What's with that, you actually allowing yourself to be captured?" He exclaimed. "By him? Of all people, you let yourself get caught by HIM?
"Kakashi, I am not being 'restrained'. I am getting a hug from my buddy, and what the hell do you mean, 'him'? Obito is my friend! You have no right to treat him as if he wasn't here, which he clearly is, and no right to treat him as you are!" It had started as a strained reprimand, but I had ended shouting at my only living relative. Minato's bemused look turned serious, but he did nothing, and held Rin back.
"Obito, Rin. Stay out of this. This is something for the twins to sort out." Minato ordered coolly. I nodded briskly, and Obito let go of me. I saw Kakashi go a little less tense, then even more so as I turned to talk to Obito.
"Obito, would you be so kind as to hold my bag for me?" I asked. He nodded, and took the bag. I saw Kakashi glare at the slight touch that passed between us just passing my bag to him. I didn't think. I just acted. I did something that, had I been in my right mind, I never would have done. But I just wanted to get under Kakashi's skin so badly. I turned completely, and kissed Obito. Not just some peck on the cheek or anything, but a full kiss on the lips. "You're a great person, ya know that?" I said, backing off a little, breaking our contact. "And a great kisser. Do me a favor and lets do it again sometime!" I said, spinning around to face Kakashi. I saw the rage, horror, and pain in Kakashi's eyes.
"You- You- You just..." Kakashi said in horror. I smirked evilly.
"Yeah, I know what I just did. And I'll do it again, if I have to." I said evenly. "Oh, screw that! Hey, Obito, come here quick!" I snarled.
"Uhh... Not that I don't like you or anything, but Kakashi is kinda scaring me right now.." Obito said quietly.
"Obito, dont be afraid. I'll protect you." I replied. Kakashi was sick of this though, and he charged, drawing the chakra blade he had inherited from our father. He ran towards me, which surprised the others, as they thought he would go after Obito. I easily ducked, and responded by slicing at him with a kunia. He blocked it, and we both leapt back. I roared, the dragon inside me starting to awaken. My muscles clenched, then a cloudy, blueish chakra seeped out of my skin. It formed into the rough shape of a dragon, which included wings. I forgoed my kunia, tossing it lightly, and it slammed through several trees. My fingertips sharpened to the point where they were claws, and my canines were bared ferociously. I leapt at Kakashi, tackling him, crouching on top of him, and raked my claws across his face. His head rolled to the side, and I saw the blood seeping out. I could also see the tissues, the muscles, and even the bone. I froze, and the dragon chakra faded away. I started to heal him. It was strange, as I had never even bothered with medical jutsus. Then I realized that by allowing the dragon's chakra and knowledge to enter my body and mind, I had absorbed it. I grabbed another mask out of his pocket, and slid that over his face once I was done. I sighed. "Kakashi...I'm so sorry... I never meant to hurt you.."
"It's okay, Safira. I'm alive, aren't I?" Kakashi asked. I snorted, and took a step back. I turned, around and walked up to where Minato, Obito, and Rin were standing. Rin looked at me, a glimmer of fear in her eyes. Minato's eyes were calm and supportive. Obito's pepper-black gaze locked onto my own, nothing but affection and gratitude in them.
"Minato-sensei, I apologise for distracting us from our mission. I-" My apology was interrupted by Minato's soft laugh, and a big grin.
"On the contrary, Safira, that was most likely the biggest thing that is going to happen this entire week! We might have to do some sparring. I've never seen you ever attack your brother, even in words. This is definately a first." He gazed at me thoughtfully. I smirked inside. 'Oh, Minato-sensei, you have no idea how much of a first that was for me. It's the first time I have ever kissed anyone, much less Obito, and besides that... Minato's right, I never speak cruelly to Kakashi.. But I just did, and it's one of the first times I actually went for the kill with him in fighting, and truthfully? I try not to disobey my brother. He may seem okay to everyone else, but.. He's fragile. If I went against him, even by disobeying, he would shatter. I remained straight faced the entire time, and as we started to get back to traveling, and I had taken my bag from Obito, I fell behind the group. I needed to be alone, to think. I must have dropped a little too far behind, because Obito appeared out of nowhere, grabbed my hand, and dragged me forward a little bit.
"Come on, Safira! Minato-sensei wants to talk about your guys's fight. I think it's to see what you thought you did wrong, or want to do better.." I walked listlessly, listening to Obito, but still deep in thought. "Safira?" I looked up, blinking. Obito's face was right in my own. "You okay? You seem a little distracted.." He trailed off, looking at me expectantly.
"Oh, it's noting. And I already am thinking about that, so.." Obito nodded skeptically. I smiled warmly at him. "Obito, you dont beleive me." It was more of a fact than a statement. He laughed at that.
"Oh, no I dont! But, there is something that you need to believe, Saf.." He murmured quietly, not letting anyone but me hear.
"And that would be?" I asked in a conspiritual tone. He smirked. I had leaned in to whisper in his ear to wipe that smirk of his face, but he turned his head and kissed me. Kissed me. For the second time that day, I felt like my head was in the clouds, like I could do anything. I smiled into our kiss. Perfect.. I thought. He liked me back! I was ecstatic.
"Obito, get your dirty maw off of my sister!" Kakashi shouted at us. He pulled back, and I pouted slightly. Obito smirked at that.
"Obito, get that smirk off your face, or I'll make it go!" I threatened. He smirked even more.
"Oh yeah? How are you going to do that, missy?" He whispered evilly.
"Dont act like you dont know." I replied, equally as darkly.
"Obito, Safira, you do realize that I know you two are whispering something to each other, right?" Kakashi called over his shoulder.
"Oh, Obito, dont say that!" I raised my voice, sarcasm dripping off of it. "That's not a good thing to say about Kakashi!" I heard Kakashi sigh, and could sense the tension from here. Obito laughed, and wrapped an arm around me.
"All right, kiddos, here we are!" Minato said cheerily. I looked around. I heard the gasps of annoyance from Rin, Kakashi, and Obito, but I just shook my head, and laughed.
"Wow, looks like it's a pretty good glamour you got going, here, Sensei if you can fool all of them. Can't fool me, though; I've been here before." I chastised the rest of the team. Rin sniffed, annoyed. I could practically hear her thoughts. 'First, she is late, then she nearly kills Kakashi, and now she's been to a place with a glamour that can fool all of us? Kakashi is the best on the squad, with the greatest performance! Not her! I mean, I befriended her, thinking she could help me get closer to Kakashi.." I blinked, but my face held no surprise. I would never have imagined those sort of thoughts from her! Then, I heard another voice in my head. One more ancient, and powerful than any little voice I ought to hear.
"That's because your actually hearing her thoughts. Don't be alarmed, child. I am sealed inside of you-my powers are now combined with yours. No longer will you have to be in the middle! You wont have to hide behind your father's or your brother's shadows. Make one of your own. I shall help you, my Host. Your wishes are my command. You are my master- my only goal is to fulfill your goals.
I froze. The dragon inside me was finally getting into my head, making me even more like a Jinchuuriki. I will have to talk to Sensei's girlfriend, the current Jinchuuriki of the Kyuubi. Her name is Uzumaki Kushina. I was about to respond, but I was interrupted.
"Saf. Come on." I glanced up to see Kakashi walking towards me. Obito stepped in front of me, but Kakashi just shoved him aside. He fell to the ground. Rin and Minato looked at him in shock. "Saf, we need to talk. Now." I nodded, and started to follow him, but Obito grabbed my arm. Kakashi glared at him. "Uchiha Obito, if you dont let her go, I will kill you. And I mean it." His voice was ice cold as he said this. I knew, without a doubt, that Kakashi would follow through with his threat. Everyone was staring at him in horror. It was time for me to step in.
"Obito.. I'll be fine.. I trust my brother.. I need to talk to him too.." I murmured, and lightly tugged at Kakashi's sleeve. We walked in silence for awhile, then we came across a small, clearing, and we sat down. Still in silence. "Kakashi.. I'm sorry. I guess I'm just tired of being trapped under Dad's shadow, and then having to deal with you being a natural prodigy.. Dad never paid much attention to me, and even in the Acadamy, you were the star student. No one ever paid any attention to me. So, I guess, I was just sick and tired of not being the star. And I wanted- no, I needed to be noticed for once." I muttered.
"Saf, I'm sorry about being such a pain about Obito. I know that he's nice to you, but I know you can do better." Kakashi replied, giving me a hug.
"Nii-chan, can you help me keep a secret?" I asked in a serious voice.
"Of course. I've kept all of your secrets all these years, haven't I?"
"Okay, two things I have to say to that. One; Yes, you have, and good job at that. Two. You don't bother to make even if you did spill my secrets, you have no one to spill too." I said, winking at him. He rolled his eyes, shaking his head in annoyance. "Anyways, about that secret... You remember how Dad told you that I had a dragon sealed inside of me, right?"
"Yeah, what about it? And why does it relate to this secret you need me to keep?"
"It's waking up. It's powers, abilities, and chakra are mixing with mine. And- It was talking to me a minute ago. I mean, legitly talking to me. Inside my head."
That 'It' has a name, you know, Host. My name is-
"What do you mean, talking to you inside your head? Saf, are you even hearing me? SAFIRA!" Kakashi yelled at me. I gave him an annoyed look, and tapped my temple. He blinked. "It's talking to you... inside your head... like... you... are going crazy?" He trailed off, as my gaze slid out of focus.
Excuse me, silver-haired boy, it was ME talking to my host! Now, If you please. I'm trying to express something valuable to her.
Touchy, aren't we? I teased the dragon lightly. It huffed in annoyance.
Yes, Host. It's been a very long time since I enjoyed a decent conversation. Now, as I was saying- my name is Okiru.
And mine's Safira.
Yes, Host. I know much about you. I am always in the back of your mind, a small portion of me that was awake and aware despite the forced slumber I was in. I know a great amount about you; your favorite foods, favorite weather, attacks, weapons. What is usually is a person's subconscious, for you, was me. I kept your dreams and hopes in check.
Why were you in a forced slumber? And why do you still call me 'Host' when you know my name? And how come I never knew you existed, if you are my subconscious?
"HATAKE SAFIRA. IF YOU DON'T SNAP OUT OF THIS, I AM GOING TO HAVE A LOT OF EXPLAINING TO DO TO SENSEI- which includes your recent leaving from sanity." My brother interrupted my mental conversation. I glared at him, annoyed, and saw the sparkling amusement in his eyes.
"I am not insane, loony, crazy, or off my rocker." I snapped, surprisingly irritated. I could sense Okiru starting to sift through my memories, but I closed them off. I will reveal my secrets in time, Okiru! I hissed at her in my head. I saw Kakashi grin, underneath his mask. I was annoyed, but I knew he was just teasing me.
"Sure, you are completely okay. I mean, what sane person hears voices in their heads, and ignores their twin brother just to listen to it?"
"Kakashi... I am going to stab you!" I snarled in annoyance, and I tried to do so with my hand, but he dodged, and sent me sprawling. "Ooof!" I hit the ground heavily, and Kakashi sat down on my back, using me like a bench. I tried to roll, or shove him off, but he wouldn't move. "Kakashi, lemme up!" I cried.
"No, not unless you ask me like you did when we were younger. When you didn't have as much fight- before Dad..." He trailed off, but then grinned evilly under that blasted mask of his.
Host, do you want some help?
NO! Never will he beat me! "Kaka, lemme go!" I whined, annoyed.
"No." He whispered in my ear. "That wasn't even close!"
I rolled my eyes. I centered my strength, then shoved my self up. I was standing, and Kakashi toppled to the ground. I sat on him, pinning him. I grinned. He laughed.
"Nii-chan, pleease lemme up? Pwetty pleeaase?" He said in a very childish voice, his eyes gleaming in amusement.
"No!" I said playfully. We rough-housed a little while longer, like we used to do when we were little. We walked back, and I gave Obito a big hug. Obito blinked in surprise, then smiled and returned the hug. I saw Kakashi glare slightly. I grinned evilly, and he shook his head. Rin gave us a weird look. I saw her and Obito had set up their tent. Kakashi started setting up his own tent.
"Saf, you going to want help setting up your tent?" Obito asked, as I pulled out of our hug.
"Uhh, no. And only Kakashi can call me that- it's the only way I really respond to him." I added the last few sentences after seeing Kakashi stiffen as he set up his tent.
"Oh... Okay. And why don't you want any help?" He asked, a little disappointed. I looked at him like he was crazy.
"Who needs a tent? I mean, they're so- so- " I was at a loss for words. Restricting? Yeah! Thanks, Okiru! "They are just so restricting. I feel like I can barely breathe in those things. Yeesh!" I added a shudder to the end, for dramatic effect. Obito seemed a little confused- I had never had a problem with tents before. Crap! Okiru is already having an effect. I'm seriously going to have to be on my gaurd, with everyone.
"Interesting, very interesting change of heart, there, Safira." Minato sensei commented from where he was trying to start a fire. I couldn't help but wonder about something. With a quick affirmative from Okiru, I walked over to where the firepit was. I stared at the wood, then took a deep breath. When I blew out, I could feel a change. I had this sense of warmth all over my body now. My breath was brilliant saffire blue flames, licking against the logs and turning them into a blaze of fire. I cut off the flow of air, and took a few smaller breaths. I was no longer breathing fire, but I could still feel the weird, warm sensation.
Your inner flame has finally lit, Host. It should never go out, until the day you day. I nodded mentally. I looked up. Rin and Obito were staring at me in half shock, half horror way, while Kakashi and Minato looked at me, slightly surprised, but greatly interested. What caused me joy about that moment though, was the gleam of pride in Kakashi's eyes. I had never seen that whenever someone had looked at me, except from Minato. He was always kind, and he and Kushina never criticized my strange abilities. They were more my parents than my father ever was. I shifted my weight, slightly annoyed with Rin and Obito's expression. "What you looking at?" I snapped at them, sick of getting a look I got far too often from the villagers who knew about the dragon, and when they saw my astounding progresses.
AUTHOR'S NOTES: Well, whatcha think? The first two chapters kinda introduce Safira, and show her relationship with Kakashi.. Can't wait for the third chapter, that's when we finally find Itachi-kun!
Hmmm... I wonder if Obito is a good kisser...
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