Disclaimer:Well,I obviously do not own Naruto.
Chapter 2
Heaven on Earth
"You've gotta dance like there's nobody watching,
Love like you'll never be hurt,
Sing like there's nobody listening,
And live like it's heaven on earth."
― William W. Purkey
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April 15th,3 years later
Yuki looked once more at the dark bag on her bed trying to decide if she had forgotten anything.A water bottle.A few kunai and shuriken. Everything seemed to be there. Today she woke up early in the morning, just to make sure that she would not forget anything. After all today was the day she had been waiting for her whole life. Today was the day Itachi and her would finally become true shinobi.
When the young girl was sure that she hadn't forgotten anything, she started to dress herself. It was easy to recognize who Yuki's mother was. Having inhered Kushina's long red hair and grey eyes,she looked everyday more and more like her. It did not help with anything that she also dressed like her late mother,always wearing a short beige kimono without sleeves,which she tied up with a dark brown obi. Under this she wore just as brown shorts and ninjasandals. A hitai-ate was bound around her neck. She finished her look with her mother's hairpin,wearing it the same way she did.
With fast movements the Namikaze slipped out of her room and ran down the hallway. The girl was so exited and just couldn't wait to meet her new team-mates. The only thing she hoped for was that she wouldn't be separated from Itachi.
''Ohayō,Yuki-chan.''Uchiha Mikoto greeted the red-headed girl.
''Ohayō,Mikoto-obasan.''Yuki looked around the room.''Where is Itachi?''
Mikoto smiled at Yuki,it was obvious that the child was very nervous. She herself was very nervous,after all her son and the girl,whom she came to see as a daughter,would become two of Konoha's youngest genin,only bested by Hatake Kakashi. She always knew that the children were very talented,yet it had been a shock to hear about their progress.
She was proud of them,yet there would always be a part of her that wished that they stayed in the academy. Being a shinobi was very dangerous,even for genin.
''He is playing with Sasuke. Go help him. You know how your little brother is in the mornings.''The woman laughed at Yuki's facial expression.
''Sometimes I wonder what it is that you feed him,Mikoto-obasan. He has so much energy in the morning.''The child smiled slightly.
Mikoto chuckled at that.''That forever will stay a secret.''She kissed the girls forehead.''Now go.I will call you for breakfast.''
''Fine,fine.''Yuki walked down the hallway once again. She remembered the time when she started to live with the Uchiha family. The redhead always got lost in the big mansion.
After some time she finally reached a big door. Moving it aside the girl entered a beautiful garden.
The first thing one could see were pink roses around a pond. They gave off a sweet perfume. Pretty white daisies grew near the tomato plants. Bees buzzed in and out of the flowers. The soft grass tickled her feet as she walked to the strawberry plant to pick a red leaned against the big oak tree, feeling the rough bark on her skin. The girl loved that garden.
Yuki watched the two of the three most important people in her life,as they played hide and seek. Itachi was currently searching for their little brother,or rather pretending to do so,as with their ninja skills they could find him without any problems. Sasuke squealed as Itachi suddenly appeared behind him,taking him in his arms and whirling him around in circles.
It was then that the young boy finally noticed her.A big grin stretched on his face as he wiggled himself out of his older brothers immediately started to run towards her.
''Yuki-nee-san.''Little Sasuke jumped into her arms. The Namikaze barely managed to catch him,yet the boy did not seem to notice that he almost landed face first into the ground.
''Ototou.''The red-headed girl put the boy on the ground and ruffled his hair,making him pout.
''Don't do that,Yuki-nee-san.''He demanded with narrowed eyes.
The Namikaze tried not to laugh,yet failed miserably. In her opinion Sasuke looked just too cute to be taken serious.''Or what?What are you going to do,Sasuke?''
When the little boy saw how a big grin started to form on his sisters face, he instantly turned around and ran. He knew what that grin meant and did not want her to catch him.
Sadly he stood no chance against the older girl and soon found himself lying on the ground. Yuki on top of him,tickling his sides. Sasuke giggled loudly.''Pleas,Yuki-nee-san,pleas stop.''
The girl completely ignored him and continued tickling young Uchiha turned his head and looked at his boys came to a silent agreement and before Yuki knew what was happening,she found herself in the same position Sasuke was just seconds held her down while Sasuke tickled her sides.
The girl laughed loudly and begged for mercy,yet the boys only ignored her with big grins on their would have probably continued for a long time wouldn't they have been interrupted by a loud cough.
''Itachi-kun,Sasuke-kun if you don't stop Yuki-chan will die from laughter.''A voice called out from the three children's heads snapped to the side. When Yuki noticed that the two boys,who were 'torturing' her,were distracted,she immediately stood up and for her, they were not fast enough to catch her again.
'' They are being mean to me.''Yuki hid behind the new guest,who just snorted at what she said.
''I'm sure they are. After all you're such an angel Yuki-chan.''He said,sarcasm dripping in his voice. The Namikaze just rolled her eyes and stuck out her tongue at Itachi and Sasuke. Itachi didn't seem fazed at all,yet Sasuke copied her movement.
''What are you doing here Shisui-nii-san?''The Uchiha heir asked the three years older boy.
The older Uchiha just smiled at them.''Today you get assigned into your Teams. How could I miss that?''He paused dramatically.''Besides I had to congratulate you and give you your presents.''
Yuki's and Itachi's eyes shone brightly at that.''Did...?''
Shisui just smirked at them.'' Oka-san prepared a box of dango for each of you.''
Yuki squealed loudly at that and jumped around happily.A big grin appeared on Itachi's face as he thought about his favourite sweets. The children adored Shisui's mother's dango. They thought of them as heaven.
''I don't understand why you like them so much.I think tomatoes are a lot of better.''Sasuke interrupted their thoughts.
''That's because you don't like any sweets, which I can't understand.''Yuki looked thoughtful for a moment.''Maybe there is something wrong with you. You 're a child, you can't just dislike candy. Maybe I should take you to a doctor.''
Sasuke paled at that idea. The boy hated hospitals.''I think I'm fine, Yuki-nee-san. Everything is fine.''
''Not everyone has to like sweets Yuki-chan.I mean it does sound crazy but there a many people,who dislike them.''Shisui said.
The young girl looked at him.''You're right,Shisui-nii-san.''With that the girl turned around and started to follow Itachi,who just disappeared in the doorway,towards the kitchen. Sasuke shrugged his shoulders and also disappeared in the mansion. Shisui soon followed them.
When the children arrived in the kitchen the breakfast was already prepared. On the table were bowls of steamed rice and miso soup for everyone. There were also various side dishes like grilled fish, tamagoyaki,tsukemono pickles, nori,natto and many other things.
''Good that you came.I just wanted to go and get you.''Mikoto looked at the children.
''Can we start eating?''Sasuke asked his mother.
''Sit down first and wait for your father,ne Sasuke?"The woman smiled at her youngest son. Itachi took Sasuke in his arms and put him on his chair. After that he sat down himself. The others also sat down.
''Ohayō.''Uchiha Fugaku greeted,as he entered the room.
''Ohayō Otou-sama.''Itachi and Sasuke said in union.
''Fugaku-ouji-san.''Yuki smiled at the Uchiha clan man was a very intimating person and one of the few people the children truly sat down on his chair and everyone started to eat.
They ate mostly in silence,yet the atmosphere wasn't unpleasant. When everyone finished eating,the males left and Yuki helped Mikoto to clean the dishes. When they were almost ready Shisui entered the kitchen again and looked at Yuki with raised eyebrows.
''You know that you have only ten minutes left. You'll be late if you don't go now.''He informed her. It was then that the Namikaze noticed how late it was. It was ten past nine and they were meant to be in the academy in ten minutes.
''Why haven't you told me before?!''The redhead shouted and ran into her room,where she quickly grabbed her bag. When she arrived downstairs again Itachi was already waiting for her. Just as the children wanted to leave the mansion a deep voice stopped them.
''Don't disappoint me,Itachi,Yuki.''Both of them turned around to look at Fugaku. There was something unreadable in their eyes. They hated it when the man treated them like objects to show-cast around the village.
''Of course,Otou-sama.''Itachi replied and closed the door behind them.
Outside the children grabbed each others hand and made their way towards the academy. It wasn't far away so they did not have to run. Both of them walked out of the Uchiha compound into the busy streets of Konoha.
On their way towards the academy they passed many shops. They were mainly shops selling vegetables,fruits and meat. Near the crossing was a clothing store and blacksmith. Throngs of people could be seen at some food stands. A beggar sat near an alley, arms outstretched, eyes leading for alms. Yuki felt sorry for the old man and decided to give him some money.
It was only a few minutes later that they arrived at the academy. There were many parents,saying goodbye to their children or giving them lectures. Itachi and Yuki passed through the crowds and entered the building. They found their classroom,room 201,and sat down at the back of the class.
They had no true friends in this class because most of the children were at least four years older then them. They did not like them for being the geniuses they are and showed it openly. The best friends did not care for this,almost nothing mattered to them as long as they had each other.
About five minutes later Nanako-sensei entered the classroom and started to assign the teams.
'' I hope they won't separate us.''Yuki told the young boy besides her.
''I'm sure Otou-sama made sure that we are on the sameteam. Don't worry Yuki.''Itachi smiled at her.
Both of them turned forward again and listened to their sensei.''Team three:Inuzuka Kai, Aburame Reiko and Watanabe Yuri.''This continued for some time and slowly Yuki was getting impatient,just as she wanted to say something she heard her name being called.
''Team eight:Yamanaka Haru,Uchiha Itachi and Namikaze Yuki.''The teacher announced and Yuki felt as if something heavy was lifted from her shoulders. She looked at her right and grinned at Itachi.
''We're on the same team.''She informed him happily.
Itachi raised his eyebrows at her.''I already told you that would happen. Why are you so exited?''
''Don't destroy my good mood.''She answered while hitting his arm. Then the young girl turned around to search for their third team-mate. He was sitting in the middle of the classroom. It was easy to recognize him with his trademark blonde hair and blue eyes. He did not look disappointed, yet he did not look very happy either.
'' I think he doesn't like us.'' The Namikaze stated. The Uchiha clan heir turned around and looked at the boy. As always there was something very calculating in his eyes.
'' He doesn't know us.'' He told her after a while.
Yuki looked little sad.'' That does not stop the others.''
'' They are just jealous.''The dark-haired boy took her hand into his.
'' Are you sure?''
'' Yes.''
'' Good.''
The lesson continued for a few minutes and then they waited for the next hour,till a man with dark brown hair and brown eyes came. He looked around the room, till his eyes landed on them''Team eight meet me at training ground three.''That was all he said before he disappeared in a puff of smoke.
''Well,he doesn't seem very nice either."The redhead pursed her lips. Itachi just took her hand and started to lead her outside. They did not turn around to check if their team-mate followed them.
Konoha's streets were still very busy. Many people were outside doing groceries shopping. They struggled through the mass of people and entered a less crowded street. Training ground three wasn't far away but the children hurried up anyway. Both of them did not want to keep their new sensei waiting.
Speaking of new sensei. The man was just lying in the middle of the training ground,seemingly asleep. They both knew better, of course.
''So,you're finally here?"He asked.''Were is your other team-mate?''
''I'm here!''A voice shouted from behind them.
Their sensei didn't even acknowledge the boy and just patted the space in front of himself. The three new genin immediately sat down in front of him.
''Alright.I'm Shiranui Genma and from now on I'll be your sensei.I'm twenty-six years old. I like learning new techniques and my dream...well I've never really thought about that.''He looked at the children in front of him.''Your turn blondie.''
The Yamanaka narrowed his eyes.''I'm Yamanaka Haru and I'm eleven years old.I like training and my dream is to become an ANBU one day.''
The teacher looked at his other two students and raised his eyebrows.''I'm Uchiha Itachi and I'm seven years old.I like eating dango and hope to be a good future clan head for the Uchiha.''
Yuki smiled a little.''I'm Namikaze Yuki and I'm also seven years old.I like spending time with Itachi and our little brother. My dream is to become stronger,so that I can protect the few people I care about.''
After they finished the introductions the jonin looked a little awkward for a moment. He obviously didn't know what to do with the three of them. He just stood up and looked at the children.''Now that we have this behind us. Meet me here tomorrow at eight. You're dismissed.''
And that was how the first day of being genin ended for them.