Chapter 1: Team 27
I woke from my sleep, with a pent up excitement. I threw aside the ruffled blue comforter I slept in through most of my childhood, And stepped out of bed. I looked in the mirror to see the new ninja that i was, as of today. My messy brown hair was still spiked, as it is naturally is. My skin was tan, something new as i've never truly been in the sun for long back in Amegakure.
I opened my fridge, and grabbed a Onigiri i had bought from the Corner store. The food was greatly better in the Leaf than it was in Amegakure. I peeled off the plastic wrapping around it and took a bite into it.
I put on my clothes, a Beige button up shirt with a pair of pants. I wrapped my waist with my family tradition, a scarf that had been passed down many generations.
I made sure to not forget my Headband, with the four lines across it, as to represent my homeland.
I walked down the road to the Academy, passing the happy chatter of the Village, and the sounds of children playing. On the walk there, I stared at the orange dirt with a cross expression on my face.
It wasn't one of sadness, more of one of awkwardness. Everything was much different here than back home for me.
As I approached the Academy, i noticed the horde of fellow rookie ninja. Out of which, i didn't know any. This was my absolute first time seeing them.
I slowed the pace of my walk, trying to not get caught in the wave of people all anxiously awaiting the doors of the establishment to open. I noticed that there was no hope in this attempt, and instead sat on an empty bench against the wall opposite of the doors where everyone was huddled together.
I sat and stared at the sky, in my whole other world. It was clear and blue. The first clear blue sky I had ever seen. I was accustomed to the never ending rain and gray skies of my childhood.
"I can get used to this." I quietly whispered, nearly inaudible to even myself. My mouth went from a blank expression to a mild smile.
"Get used to what, the loud kids?"
I was shocked to see that someone had taken the seat next to me without my notice. It was a boy around my age, with black hair and a pale complexion. He would have looked at his eyes, but his smile was so wide his eyes were closed.
I opened his mouth to reply but no words came out. It was the first true human contact to me i've had since i had moved here.
"Why are you so shy? Not from around here, huh?"
I opened my mouth to reply. "My family is, but i'm not." A wave of happiness went through my body. I had never been the best at making friends, but here I am caught up with already making one.
"Did you move here back with your mom and dad?" he asked quizzically.
I looked back down the orange clay dirt. I stayed silent, knowing he didn't know better.
"Oh.. Well i'm Shota Uchiha, whats yo-"
He was cut off by the squeaking metallic noise of the doors opening and the countless cheers coming from the children. "Jashima", I quickly stated.
Shota jumped up off the bench. "Come on!" He sprinted to the doors and shoved his way through the crowd. I smiled and followed through, running through the same chunk of crowd Shots did.
I caught up to Shota, who was still bouncing off the walls. He jumped over two rows of desks to get to his seat. I decided to take my time and walk to the seat next to him.
Bad idea.
The horde of young genin caught up to me, shoving me down the on floor. Suddenly I heard argument, coming from three or four girls. I heard Shotas name come up, and I bolted up to his feet, Shoving others to the ground as they did to him to get to defend my new Konoha friend.
My sense of urgency slowed as he saw what it was.
"No, I want to shit next to Shota!"
"No I do!"
"Skank!"
"Ugly whore!"
My face curled in the disgust of the harshness. Everyone had found their seats except for me and the group of fan girls.
"I already have someone sitting there."I heard come from Shota. Shota glanced at me and gestured for me to come over.
I smiled, and went to sit in the hotseat. But as I walked to the row, I noticed the looks. Looks of disgust coming from the girls.
Must be something in my teeth, i thought. Im not sure why else they'd stare at me like that.
But of the cutest, there was a girl that stood out to me. She had long blonde hair and eyes of the lightest blue color you could imagine.. without pupils. But pupils aside, I can tell i was attracted to her already, not helping myself to not smiling at her despite her death stare into my eyes. I really never checked out girls much until now, I guess its cause i just turned thirteen.
"What do you want, rain boy?" she said.
"To sit next to Shota." i stated obviously. What a silly question. I walked my way past her, and took my seat next to Shota, and as I did the pretty girl stayed and called me a "wise guy." Ive never been called smart till now
The girls scattered, but -Pupil sat right in front me.
Just as I was about to make a friendly note of it too her that i was still there and she could sit next to me, the Sensei walked in.
"I hope were on the same Team" Shota said, which made the pupil girl turn around and smile at him, only to find out it was directed to me. She stared at me with even more disgust than before.
"Why are you Jealous? We can be on the same team all together." I asked her, with a smile to try to charm her, She wasn't even slightest of acquaintance to him, but she wants to be on his team. I really don't get it.
The girl stood up, as to hit me, and so did i. i don't really see the big deal, exactly. You can tell the no-word-approach-as-i-smile while standing somehow got to her, because she was fuming. The whole class grew silent. She raised her fist, until:
"Inoi, stop it." the sensei yelled, with a frustrated face. I guess she doesn't like friendly people. Maybe i'll try the opposite.
I sat back down. "You like each other already? Thats cute." Shota whispered aloud while chuckling. She ignored the comment, despite how hard it was too, as to not get scolded by the sensei again. I was gonna say something but from here im gonna be doing the opposite with her.
"Alright well lets get to it, we already wasted some time" the sensei said, while looking at the three of us.
"Team 25: Nara Shikamano, Akimichi Chouza, and Uzumaki Tsunade."
They all stood up. One was a scrawny kid with a close shaved haircut with a green vest and blue pants. He walked up as if it was the least he wanted to was be a ninja.
Second kid was a Fat boy, with long brown hair. He was munching on Pork Rinds, which crumbs got on his black robes that hung to just below his waist. Or where his waist should be, that is.
Suddenly, that Inoi girl raised her hand to ask a question. "Shouldn't I be with the-" She was cut off short.
"Your team was made especially by the Hokage for special accommodation. Tell your parents were sorry for breaking the Shika-Ino-Cho."
"How come she gets special accommodation? She doesn't deserve that. Especially from the village leader. Shes a loser." i said, keeping up with this opposite approach. She hit the table with her fist and made a noise i couldn't really hear over the class chatter. I think it was just her laughing. Its weird how this is working with her.
But the third teammate on 25 was a loud girl, you can tell by her actions, with long yellow hair with marks along her cheeks, those of a fox, it seems. She jumped down the aisle with a orange and black outfit.
"Next team, Team 26. Inuzuka Tenkara, Lee Gai, and Hatake Minato."
One of them had a dog, and wore a light blue hoodie with red marks. The other was a boy with two balls on his head for hair and wore a old style outfit. Kinda feminine, as well.
I didn't pay extra attention too the other two,but i noticed something about this Minato kid. He had half his face covered by this Bandage. Either he's really ugly, or he fell on his face. Poor kid.
Shota noticed my staring at him. "Thats Minato. He finished second in scoring in all of the academy. He may look funny, but hes no joke. His dad was my dads sensei way back when. Hes really quiet, so he seems odd at first."
I wondered out loud, without noticing that i had talked: "Who was first." Shota Laughed, and when i looked at him, he pointed to himself with his thumb, and smiled out of self-indulgment.
"Next Team 27. First up:Yamanaka Inoi."
"I hope the Hokages special assignment didnt screw me over. " I exclaimed, as I crossed my fingers over the polished maple wood tables i sat at. "I DO NOT wanna be with that ugly girl!"
She just turned around and looked at me, looking not even frustrated, but kinda sad. No, accepting is a better word. I can tell shes falling for me!
"Uchiha Shota"
Before "Uchiha" could be pronounced fully, this Inoi girl jumped up out of her accepting state and for joy as well. "Oh thank you Hokage! I knew you'd be on my side! Yes, yes, yes, ye-"
The sensei quickly continued "And last, Senju-"
The whole class went from a gentle whisper in sound level to a dead silence. Inoi and Shota both looked puzzled. I stood up before my first name was spoken and Shota looked at me in one of the weirdest looks possible. Maybe its cause i got to be with the pretty girl and they were all jealous, and Shota thinks i'll steal her. Sorry bud, but she was mine from the start!
"Jashima"
Shota's odd face went to a smile and gave me a high five, although still unweary. I turned to Inoi not to see her masking her frustration, but instead with her jaw agape, probably cause she got put with me, her dreamy boy!
I stayed quiet as I made my way down, as the entire class was in a still silence as well, and when i got to the front of the class, i only noticed stares. Directed to me.
Not even here, In the home of my bloodline clan, was i accepted.
