Chapter 1

My Name is Suki Uchiha

Suki walked along the street heading toward her apartment. She probably should've jumped across the rooftops but her legs were still sore from her mission and she really wasn't in the mood to push herself.

The sun was just setting and she was getting quite a few stares since she was still in her anbu uniform. She had been promoted earlier in the year, right before she turned sixteen. She always advanced quickly, much like her older brother.

Speaking of brothers, her younger one, Sasuke, was probably sound asleep. They haven't seen much of each other lately. They haven't seen much of each other in years for that matter. Even before THAT day they weren't close. She was always involved in her training and when she was 10 started going on Chunin missions. But even now she never truly made an effort to be involved in his life.

She paid the bills, brought home groceries and got him whatever he needed but she couldn't remember a time when they did something together. Was there ever a time? She didn't know and thinking about it brought up guilt that she really didn't want to deal with. As her train of thought stopped, so did her feet.

She opened her front door and silently made her way to the bathroom. She shook her hair out of her usual messy bun and let her dark tresses tumble down her shoulders and reach the middle of her back. She turned on the hot water as she stripped herself of her bloodied clothing and was soon enjoying the warm spray on her tense muscles. Feeling the water start to turn cold she finished up and slipped into her bed. She closed her dark eyes and drifted off to a dreamless sleep.

She felt the sun hitting her face, her long eyelashes fluttering as she opened her eyes. Her body was screaming at her not to move because the bed was far too comfortable and it was way too early in the morning.

Willing herself to move, she stumbled to the kitchen and set up the coffee pot and aware that Sasuke was at the table eating slices of a tomato.

Since when did he like tomatoes, wait, has he always liked tomatoes?

Her not knowing made her feel like a horrible sister but quickly halted that thought or it would have brought up other things she didn't want to think about. Needing something else to occupy her mind she made a halfhearted attempt to start a conversation.

"Um…so when do you graduate from the academy?"

"I'm being assigned a team today and then we are meeting our sensei."

When did he pass the graduation exam?

For the second time in thirty seconds she felt like a rotten sister.

"….I hope it goes well"

"Hn"

That was the only response she received before he walked out the door. This was how their conversations usually went; she'd make a small (almost miniscule attempt) at talking to him and he'd give a one worded response. Then find some way to escape the awkwardness.

Having just gotten back from a mission she really didn't have anything to do today. Sasuke should be back in an hour or two. The first meeting usually didn't last long. It was mostly just introductions and setting training times.

I should take him to lunch or something.

That's how you celebrate something right? Would Sasuke even go with her? She knows she hasn't been the best sibling and that their lack of communication has taken its toll. Sighing she poured herself a cup of coffee and sat at their small dining table.

She rested her chin in the palm of her hand as she zoned out in thought.

Her eyes fluttered open for the second time that day. She couldn't remember when she drifted off to sleep again but her back and neck were sore from falling asleep at the table. Glancing at the clock she was shocked to find that it was already two in the afternoon.

Was I really that tired?

Sasuke should have been home by now but she couldn't sense him anywhere in the apartment. It made her wonder where he was.

Maybe he's out with friends? Did he have any friends?

No one came to mind but then again she wasn't around too often. Her lack of knowledge on the subject didn't come as a surprise. She needed to buy more groceries anyway and figured she would keep her eye out for him along the way.

She made her way back to her room and stripped herself of her pajamas. Suki slipped on a pair of jeans and a simple tee shirt. It had been a while since she had worn civilian clothes. She usually settled for the standard anbu outfit without the mask and armor but it was the first day she had off in a long time and was going to take full advantage of it.

Grabbing her wallet as she headed through the door, she started toward the market. As she was passing the academy she sensed four chakra signatures on the roof. One she recognized as her brother and another as Hatake Kakashi. The other two she had no idea who they are but they were probably the other two members of the team.

She didn't know Kakashi on a personal level but had been on enough missions with him to know of his constant tardiness.

So that's why Sasuke is late.

Suki walked up the academy wall and hid herself to eavesdrop on the four. Hearing Sasuke talk about killing Itachi made her heart break a little more.

If only you knew.

There are way too many secrets and way too many complications surrounding Itachi. She lost her train of thought as she heard Kakashi's voice.

"Meet at the training grounds first things tomorrow morning. Oh, and you probably shouldn't eat any breakfast, you'll just throw it up."

Sensing the meeting coming to an end she swung herself on to the roof and made her presence known.

The four turned to look at her and Kakashi was the first to greet her.

"Good afternoon Suki"

"Afternoon Kakashi"

"What brings you here?"

"I was wondering why this was running so late. Seeing you here I think I know why.

"I assure you I have no idea what you're talking about."

Then the short blonde kid jumped up pointing a finger at Kakashi.

"What do you mean you don't know why? You were two hours late this morning!"

That's when the pink haired girl brought herself into the situation. Yelling something about how he shouldn't yell and point. The fiasco caused Sasuke to send death glares their way.

Two minutes with these guys and I already have a headache.

As the two stopped their squabble, their attention turned towards Suki. Sensing that she needed to get out of here of she would be bombarded with questions, she turned toward Sasuke.

"Come on Sasuke, let's go get some lunch."

Sasuke silently stood and made his way towards the stairs. Ignoring the questioning stares of the other genin Suki did the same.

I hope you enjoyed reading the first chapter of this story. I don't really have a plan of where this story is going so let me know if you have any suggestions or things you want in the story. I can't wait to post the next chapter. But until then please review. :)

-AMP