Ok heres chapter 2 hope you like it! ^_^
Chapter 2: Running
Anko and I went our separate ways once we got back to Konoha. I headed to the Hokages' office to see if he had any work for me. Walking down the main village street; everyone looked so happy, young kids running around, couples walking hand-in-hand. It was a beautiful sight to see. I got to the Hokages office building; it was the only one that resembled a dome. I walked inside and found my way to his office, I then knocked on his door, a little nervous.
"Come in."
"Good evening Hokage-sama, I've come to ask if there are any missions you would like me to complete." I said, bowing low to him.
"Well I do not have any missions for you but I do want you to do something." He was silent for moment, "I want you to join squad seven as their second squad leader."
I stepped back surprised when I heard him say that. Why would he want me to join a squad when I've only been here for a few days… does he really trust me to be there second leader?
"May I know who the leader is?" I questioned.
"Yes, he is a very well-known and talented ninja. He was once a part of the Anbu Black Ops. Many people have given him the name of Copy ninja." He paused, like he knew I was going to question him.
"What do you mean by Copy ninja?"
"I'll let you figure that one out – once you meet him." He finished talking and let me go on my way.
The Hokage told me I could find this mysterious man by the memorial stone. I walked through the village and found my way to quite secluded area, the silence was almost frightening. I got closer to where the memorial stone was located, that's when I saw him – the masked man – Kakashi Hatake. I was shocked to see him here, I continued to walk up to him but he hadn't noticed me.
"Excuse me," I whispered. Why am I whispering, just speak up.
Kakashi turned; I could tell he was surprised to see me.
"Oh you again, what are you doing here?" he asked.
"I came to meet my new team mate."
Please tell me he's not the leader of squad seven. I thought to myself.
"Do you know who the leader of Squad seven is?" I questioned him, not sure if I wanted him to be the one.
He stared at me for a moment, "I do know who the leader is. It's me."
I felt my face grow hot. I couldn't tell if I was nervous or excited. I was going to be on the same team as Kakashi.
"So did the Hokage appoint you to my squad?" Kakashi Questioned.
No, I decided to join your squad because I felt like it. What kind of question was that?
"Yes he did. He also told me a few things about you. I was wondering, why do people refer to you as the Copy-ninja?" I questioned, not saying what I wanted to say.
"I'll tell you in time, maybe when you don't have that with you." He said jokingly, pointing at my sword. I completely forgot I had it with me. Anko held onto to it for me in my absence, she gave it back today; I should have stopped home first to drop it off.
"I'm sorry. I got it back today and I haven't been home yet."
Kakashi started to walk away, "Well let's go to the training ground, my squad is waiting for me there. Maybe on the way you can tell me about yourself?" He walked past me; I hurried after him to catch up. We walked back into the village, leaving the silence of the memorial grounds behind us.
Walking through Konoha with Kakashi was strange. Everyone was looking at us surprised. Perhaps it's because we were laughing at one another and enjoying our walk to the training ground.
"Why is everyone staring at us?" I asked Kakashi but he didn't answer me. I looked up at him, he was reading a book.
I wonder what it is. I moved closer to try and get a peek at the book.
"What are you doing?" Kakashi asked, quickly closing his book. I moved back stumbling a bit, "Oh nothing," I answered.
"People are staring at us; they must be surprised to see someone walking around with a big sword like that." Kakashi said while looking around at the villagers.
"What! No way, why would they be staring because of that? It's not like they've never seen a sword before." I replied back, trying to defend myself, even though I had no idea why.
"True, but you're the only one in the entire village with a sword like that."
"Oh," I didn't know what else to say.
We finally got to the training grounds and I saw three kids standing by three small tree trunks. The blonde one, it was Naruto, came running up to us yelling.
"Hey Kakashi you're late again!"
We continued to walk and reached the other two kids.
Kakashi spoke, "Sorry I'm late, I'm afraid I got lost on the path of life."
"Yeah right, then who is the girl?" The pink haired girl asked, rather rudely.
I took a step forward, "I am Kairi Kumanari, I'm your new assistant leader, it's nice to meet all of you."
Naruto jumped in place causing me to step back a little, "Well we already met but I'll introduce myself again. I'm Naruto Uzumaki and I'm going to be the next Hokage. Believe it!" Well he's rather energetic. The pinked hair girl walked in front of Naruto and began to introduce herself.
"I'm Sakura Haruno, the most beautiful kunoichi in the village." She finished flipping her long pink hair back with her hand. Oh great, I'm stuck with a child who thinks more about her looks then being a ninja.
"Where's Sasuke?" Kakashi questioned.
"I'm right here."
I turned around to see a raven haired boy walking towards us; I felt a pain in my heart, my face felt cold. There's no way that's him, I thought he was dead, why is he here? How is he here?
"Hey, are you okay Kairi? You don't look so good." Naruto asked me.
Sasuke, are you really here? After all these years, you're alive.
Sakuras voice interrupted my already jumbled thoughts, "Hi Sasuke. How are you today?" Her face turned red when Sasuke got closer, but he walked past her, ignoring everything she said.
"Well look who decided to show up," Naruto said, "you should've stayed home, no one wants a depressed ninja like –"
"Don't talk to him like that!" I yelled, cutting Naruto off. I didn't mean to say anything. Sasuke stopped and looked at me. I knew it had to be him, it was him, he's my little brother.
"Thanks but, I don't need your help." Sasuke told me. His words didn't hurt me, maybe because I'm the one that left the village unprotected, I stopped looking for him, I gave up. Kakashi stepped forward.
"Well it's nice of you to join us Sasuke, we were just about to start our lesson. Today you three will watch two highly skilled ninja fight, what you see today will help you gain a better understanding of combat." Kakashi turned to look at me, "Well Kairi, are you ready?"
"What? You want me to fight you?" I questioned him.
"Yes, I want to test your skills. You are a part of my squad now. So, shall we get started?"
Naruto, Sakura and Sasuke all backed up to give us some space. I unbuckled the belt around my waist that held my sword and put it down onto the finely cut grass.
"You might want to keep your sword with you." Kakashi said.
I was a bit confused, "Why? I won't need it, this is just lesson. If I end up having to use it, it'll come to me."
"Hmm, ok then. Now I want you to come at me with everything you got, if don't have the intent to kill, you won't win."
How am I supposed to do that, I can't have the intent to kill, I can't even think straight right now.
Before I had a chance to clear my mind Kakashi came at me. I jumped back quickly dodging his attack. I grabbed for my Kunai – in my side bag – and lunged forward to attack. Our Kunai knifes clashed, sparks flew, I could feel the immense power of his chakra flowing through his body.
"Nice speed and recovery. However you are missing one very important thing." Kakashi said while quickly glancing behind me. I heard someone running up behind me. Before I could react, a clone of Kakashi was standing behind me blocking any way out.
"Never let the enemy get behind you."
Come on Kairi get it together. You would never let someone get behind you like this so easily. I thought to myself trying to find a way out. I looked at Kakashi, staring deep into his one visible eye. I saw his clone behind me through the reflection of his eye; he then looked away for a quick moment. Now is my chance.
I crouched down and slid back between the clones leg; I stood up and readied my Kunai. Finally free, I knew this fight was just getting started.
"You should have given up when you had the chance. Now you have to keep up with two of me." Kakashi said him and his clone standing next to each other.
"I don't give up so easily and you won't be getting behind me again. You better be careful because I'm going to do exactly what you said," I paused, looked at Sasuke, then back to Kakashi, "I'm coming at you with the intent to kill."
Our fight continued for what seemed like forever. I managed to take out his clone, now it was just me and the real Kakashi.
"Oh come on, I'm tired of sitting here!" Naruto yelled, "Just finish her off already!"
Gee thanks Naruto – I thought to myself – I don't know how much longer I can go on, my chakra is getting low, if I don't think of something I'm finished.
"Alright Kairi, let's see if you're ready for this." Kakashi said. I felt a sudden increase in pressure, it was coming from Kakashi. His right hand started to glow; the blue light reminded me of lighting. I've seen that move before, two years ago when I was running away. He can't be the same person.
"It's time to end our lesson!" He yelled running at me, his hand now covered in blue sparks. My mind went blank, I didn't know what to do, I needed to think of something and quick. I screamed, "Oni ha!"
I didn't feel any pain. I opened my eyes and looked at Kakashi – from the look on his face – I could tell I had used a power that's been kept hidden for so long.
"I thought there was something you were hiding from me." Kakashi said looking deep into my activated Sharingan eyes then backing away from me. I lowered my sword – it came to my cry and blocked Kakashis attack – then returned my eyes to normal.
"Only the Uchihas are able to use the Sharingan, so how are you able to use that skill? I want the truth." Kakashi questioned me, but I couldn't give an answer. I had to get out of here.
"I'm sorry." I told him turning around to look at Sasuke one more time then I ran off into the forest.
Why am I running again? How could I let this happen?
I ran through the forest, not looking back, not caring where I would end up, not thinking about Sasuke or Kakashi. He knows my secret, he knows who I really am, and all I could do now was run...
Ok thats it for chapter 2, please leave a review if you can. Thank you ^_^
