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Chapter One: Welcome to my Life

I take a deep breath, building up my chakra. Opening my ruby eyes, I send a small wave of force forward.

"Agh," Hanabi yells. Swiftly, she regains balance. After taking a deep breath and, using the traditional Gentle Fist style, thrusting chakra into my chest. Her palm barely touches my chest before it erupts in pain.

Placing my hands on my chest, I hold back tears of agony. I cough, feeling blood climb its way up my throat as I fall to my knees. My heart beats frantically, beating out a fast tune. I wipe the blood off my chin with the back of my hand, standing up on my feet once more.

"Stop," My sensei yells. Instantaneously, Hanabi stops in mid attack.

I take deep breaths, my lungs struggling for air. It hard work to get oxygen to them. It's almost like I'm attempting to breath underwater.

"You two ok," My other teammate asks. I glance up at him. Ryuko Tsuki stands in between Hanabi and I. His blue eyes are obscured by his light, Carmel brown hair has his eyes flick from one of us to the other.

I nod, spitting the rest of the blood on the ground. I wipe my hands on my pants as I await Hyuga-sama's lecture.

"Yumi," He yells in a serious and commanding voice.

"Hai sensei," I say, trying to calm my heart down. I turn my head to the side to get a better look of him. My eyes meet his pupil-less, lavender ones.

Neji closes his eyes, leaning against a tree. He waits a few moments, breathing steadily. My eyes scan him; He looks the same as he always does. Tall, dark hair that's always tied back and same clothes… nothing different. He opens his eyes quickly as he walks forward away from the tree. "Quit holding back Yumi," Neji instructs, "If Hanabi was an opponent, you would be a corpse now."

"I wouldn't have held back if it wasn't her," I reply in a calm voice while giving him a weak smile while I attempt to hide my blush.

He shakes his head, "Hanabi! You would have killed Yumi if you were accurate. Never let me see you use that on a comrade again!"

She nods, "Hai Niisan."

"Ryu, what did you think about the match?" Neji asks, closing his eyes once more.

"Yumi took Hanabi's attack on purpose," He says, closing his eyes and mentally analyzing the fight.

Neji nods, "Good. Yumi, why did you take the attack?"

I bite my lip, quickly muttering a cuss. With a sigh, I give in. "I took the attack thinking I could retaliate after."

"Never take an opponent's attack," Neji says, staring in my eyes, "Under any circumstance. Is that clear?"

"Hai Hyuga-sama," I reply, rolling my eyes.

"Good," He says. "Now, just last week the three of you were in the final of the chunin exams. I now have the results."

Hanabi smiles, "Tell me Niisan!"

"Both you and Ryu are Chunins," Neji says, crossing his arms.

"And Yumi," Ryu asks, "What about her, what's her rank?"

A smirk makes its way on Neji's face. "Yumi is the first out of this group and all the other groups that competed in the Chunin exams to become a Jonin." He nods towards me, "Congratulations Yumi."

"No way," Hanabi yells, "How did she become a Jonin?"

"'Yumi not only showed strength, but Intellect and quick-thinking as well' or so her file says" Neji says, glancing to the sky with a bored expression.

"So… is she still a member of our team," Ryu asks.

Neji nods, "That she is, Yumi just no longer has to take orders from me unless instructed by Tsunade-sama to do so."

I nod, "Well, seeing as how I don't have to listen to you anymore-"

"Unless instructed otherwise," Neji says.

I roll my eyes, "I'm leaving, later."

I feel three pairs of eyes watch me as I turn, walking away from them. Slowly, I exit the training grounds. I let out a sigh, looking up at the sky. A small smile appears on my face as I watch two birds playfully dance in circles, chasing one another.

I've been in Konohagaure for almost a year now. I trained with Tsunade until I 'graduated' from the academy. After a month and a half, I was placed under the instruction of Hyuga Neji. I've had people tell me that I should be honored to be taught by the Hyuga genius, but I just feel lucky to be taught at all. Before I came here, I had nothing. No home, no family, nothing.

The second I stepped into Konoha, I felt safe. I never had to worry about my past haunting me ever again. I would never have to see them again… and that's good enough for me.

I cross the street, walking up the stairs of my apartment building. My home is on the second to last floor. According to everyone, it's under a guy named Naruto's apartment. I have no idea who he is, but from what I've heard, he sounds like a great guy. Unlocking the door, I quickly slip inside before shutting it behind me. I kick off my shoes, walking down the hall into my room. Hitting my bed, I fall asleep, my last thoughts being of my team and sensei.