Team 6 does the infamous Bell Test!
Talia and Sesshomaru appear in this chapter too!

Izayoi's POV

It was a beautiful morning as Auron and I headed to the training grounds where Syrene told us to meet her. Our stomachs were empty as were our dragons. Pearl and Vhagar usually ate every two weeks.

"I wonder what task Syrene will have us do" Auron said as we entered through the gate to the designated meeting spot.

"It will involve us doing team work" I replied in a serious tone. "Remember how Uncle Inuyasha and Mom would always team up?"

Auron smiled at the mention of our mother and uncle. Uncle Inuyasha was our father's younger brother. Their relationship was better than it was but they still occasionally butted heads unlike Mom and Uncle Inu.

Uncle Inuyasha was our godfather and we adored him, and he adored us. He and Mom had been close growing up and they still were. Our uncle was now married to his beloved mate and our aunt Kagome. The two of them had three children. Two girls and a boy.

"I wonder what our cousins will think when they find our we went ninja" Auron joked.

"Who knows" I replied with a shrug.

The two of us brought our ninja gear alongside our swords. Each sword came from our own fang which became forged into two katana blades. My sword was called Grey Wind since I was born with the ability to control the element of wind. The hilt was the same design of Tokijin which was one of my father's blades.

Auron's sword matched with his element of lightning. He inherited our mother's gift to use such a powerful element. His sword hilt was an icy blue with silver rings. Auron called his blade Raijin.

Arinsoe was leaning against a nearby tree waiting for us. She looked well rested like us and she smirked when we came up to her. Damien was sitting on a tree branch above her.

"Looks like you guys also skipped breakfast huh?" she greeted.

"Syrene told us not to" Auron pointed out.

"Yeah I think I'd rather avoid puking my guts out"

"Smart move"

I jumped at Syrene's voice and quickly turned around to see the Jounin standing in front of us. Sirius her raven familiar sat on her shoulder. Our sensei nodded for us to follow her into the clearing which we did. We came to a spot near some wooden posts and Syrene placed a clock on a wooden stump and pressed the top button.

"This clock is set four hours from now; all you have to do is simple"

The wolf shifter then held up two bells tied to two strings.

"Your task is to take these bells from me, if you don't get a bell by noon you'll have to be tied to one of those nearby posts and you won't eat lunch"

Auron and Pearl protested which resulted in me punching his head. My brother was always a food lover unlike me and our older sister Yuna.

"You can use the weapons I told you yesterday, now are you three ready?"

Arinsoe smirked while Auron and I nodded.

"Now start!"

At her words the three of us alongside our animal companions took off. In order to get those bells it would require teamwork alright. The problem was one of us would have to be tied to a post and not eat lunch.

Using my speed I quickly found a hiding spot close to where I sensed Auron and Pearl were. Nearby I sensed Arinsoe's fire chakra. The Hayashi clan's chakra was based on what their familiar was and if I were to guess Syrene had the wind element like me. Sirius was gone from his master's shoulder and was hidden out of sight. No doubt ready for a surprise attack.

Syrene stood in the clearing waiting for the first move. Then out of the bushes using his demon and wolf speed Auron ran towards the Jounin. Syrene quickly turned around just as my brother tried to throw a punch into her stomach. She was quick to grab his fist. She was fast but so were we.

While being distracted by Auron, Syrene didn't see Pearl flying at a fast rate of speed towards her. Just as she got within distance to a bell, Sirius counter attacked. He slammed his feathered body against the dragon making her go falling downwards.

"Pearl!" Auron exclaimed and he tried to move but Syrene held him firm. Just as Sirius was about to attack the dragoness did I send Vhagar to help her sister. Vhagar swung her tail forward and Sirius squawked in protest as he got hit. That gave Pearl enough time to flee and back into hiding. Vhagar did the same just in another direction so Syrene wouldn't know where I was hiding.

The cry of a red tailed hawk pierced the air and Damien was flying towards Syrene's face. Syrene chose that moment to duck and she released her hold on Auron. Auron high tailed it into the bushes closest to him and soon was gone. Damien shrieked before he too disappeared into the wooded area.

Syrene chuckled and shook her head. She then went over to make sure Sirius was alright. I chose to remain where I was. No doubt the Jounin would expect an attack while tending to her familiar. Sirius muttered something about getting old before he disappeared in a cloud of smoke.

For an hour nothing happened and Syrene seemed amused. A second later she was gone and my eyes widened wondering where she went.

Arinsoe's POV

Where the hell did she go?! I wondered in my mind. Aunt Syrene was obviously planning something.

"Arinsoe behind you"

I turned around and saw my aunt looking at me.

"Found you"

She then moved her hands forming hand signs and I swore because she was about to use a Genjutsu on me. When she finished the move a formation of leaves surrounded me and I heard Damien call my name. But it was too late I was already in the mind control. Soon the leaf storm stopped and I was in somewhere else in the woods. It was deep in the shade and I was ready to get out of this damn jutsu.

"Arinsoe"

That was Sasuke's voice!

"Arinsoe, help me,please help me"

I turned to see a wounded Sasuke Uchiha on the ground covered with many kunai and shuriken embedded in his flesh. Blood poured from his wounds and my inner wolf let out a mournful howl at the same time as I yelled.

"Damn it!"

The next thing I knew I passed out.

Izayoi's POV

Not caring if Syrene caught me I followed after Arinsoe's yell. Looks like Syrene did some kind of technique that touched a nerve with her niece. It wasn't long until I found an unconscious Arinsoe and Auron was also next to her.

"She's under a Genjutsu" Auron said.

Together the two of us wrapped both of Arinsoe's arms over our shoulders and we quickly moved her to safety. We found a well hidden spot where Syrene wouldn't find her niece for awhile.

"I'll stay here and watch her until she snaps out of it" Auron said to me. "Go and try to get a bell"

"Are you sure?" I asked not wanting to leave him and Arinsoe.

"She'll wake up shortly" my brother reassured me and I pressed a kiss against his cheek before running in the direction of Syrene's scent. I found her leaning against a tree again waiting for another attack. Vhagar I noticed was above her and she saw me in my hiding spot. I shot the dragon a don't move look and I began to make the hand signs for the Shadow Clone Jutsu. An exact copy of me appeared next to me.

"You know what to do"

My clone smirked before she took off. Hopefully my clone would distract Syrene long enough to get a bell. A few seconds passed before my clone was running towards the Jounin. She began to use many punches and kicks which Syrene was easily dodging. Then my clone took out a Kunai and stabbed Syrene in the leg.

Syrene then disappeared in a cloud of smoke and in her place was a log with the kunai embedded it. Damn! She just used a substitution jutsu and that meant the Jounin knew where I was hiding. I moved using my speed and came to a stop in the middle of the field so I could catch my breath.

I heard a noise and looked all around me. Nothing was above, or either side of me, as well as behind.

"Izayoi beneath you!" Arinsoe shouted.

I quickly jumped just as Syrene's gloved hand could grab my ankle. I leapt backwards and landed next to my clone which disappeared.

"Nice dodge" Syrene praised appearing before me. "But you need to do more to get one of these bells"

I smirked and began to make rapid hand signs. I then took a deep breath and shouted.

"Wind Style! Dragon Flame Jutsu!"

"What?!" Syrene exclaimed as I blew an intense wind out of my mouth and Vhagar unleashed her flames which combined with my move. As the flames headed towards Syrene did I make my move. I was quick to get behind her and using my kunai I sliced off a single bell.

It was the real deal and I smirked in triumph. Vhagar landed on my shoulder and we both ran off. I may have a bell but Auron and Arinsoe didn't. I pocketed my bell and kept still to see what would happen next. Syrene thankfully avoided getting scorched and she was quick to move to another location.

"Nice work getting the bell" Arinsoe praised as she slid next to my side.

"Yeah but there's only one bell left and one of us will be tied to that post" I growled.

"Yeah that sucks" the she-wolf agreed. I sensed Damien was nearby so he could be close to Arinsoe. "I can't belive I actually fell for that damn illusion"

I chuckled and the two of us again played the waiting game. Then Syrene appeared back into the clearing and she was using her kunai against Raijin with Auron swiping at her in a fast manner. Auron's hair had changed from black to silver and his facial markings were on his face. Now he had the advantage against our teacher. Sparks of electricity came to life as the metal of sword and kunai danced. Pearl was in the air fighting against Sirius. I looked to Arinsoe who nodded.

I called to the demon within me and my hair turned silver. My claws and fangs formed just as my ears became pointed. My facial markings no doubt appeared too. Together both Arinsoe and I charged towards Syrene. Vhagar and Damien took to the sky to help Pearl against Sirius.

Syrene noticed us coming and she was quick to avoid being sliced at with Raijin. She panted heavily as the three of us stood before her. Then as one the three us attacked the Jounin. I took out Grey Wind and soon danced blades with Syrene's kunai blades. While we kept Syrene distracted Arinsoe made her move. Syrene focused on blocking blows from Grey Wind and Raijin, while Arinsoe drew out a kunai to cut off a bell when Sirius dove at her.

Syrene used her strength and weight to push me and Auron backwards. We landed on our backs and Arinsoe ducked before Sirius could touch her. Syrene turned to her niece with an amused smirk.

"You three have done well but I'm afraid time is almost up"

"Fat chance!" Damien cried just as Pearl and Vhagar flew downwards and they each grabbed a hold on Syrene's clothing in their fangs. Sirius protested and flew down to aid his master when Pearl opened her mouth and hissed flames at the raven just as Damien flew downwards at a fast rate of speed. The red tailed hawk came upon the last bell and used his beak to take it into his grasp.

He flew over to Arinsoe and landed on her shoulder.

Syrene chuckled as the alarm rang. Vhagar and Pearl removed their hold on the Jounin.

A Few Minutes Later.

"Hold on Aunt Syrene this isn't right!" Arinsoe protested as her aunt finished tying Auron up.

"It's okay Arinsoe I didn't get a bell and I can eat later"

Arinsoe swore and she sat down. Damien affectionately nipped her cheek to comfort her and I felt bad for my fellow team mate.

"Since the exercise is over Izayoi you and Arinsoe can eat but don't give Auron any food or else you will fail today's assignment"

Now I was angry but Auron shot me a glare to be quiet. I growled but held my tongue.

"The three of you did well today and your teamwork impressed me, for now I'm going to grab a bite to eat and will be back shortly, in the meantime don't feed Auron"

The older wolf shifter then disappeared in a cloud of smoke with Sirius going with her. Vhagar, Damien, and Pearl were fast asleep. Hesitantly Arinsoe and I began to eat our lunches while Auron remained tied up. His stomach growled loudly and Arinsoe sighed.

"Arinsoe what are you doing?" Auron demanded as she stood up.

"Syrene is gone and I refuse to let you go hungry if I could I would trade places with you"

Auron suddenly blushed which looked cute on his face. He and I were still in our demon states.

Arinsoe used her chopsticks to get some rice and she held them out to Auron. My brother opened his fanged mouth and Arinsoe placed the rice into it. He gave a grateful nod to Arinsoe before a large smoke cloud filled the air in front of us. The wind blew like crazy and a really annoyed Syrene glared at us.

Arinsoe and I immediately stood up and got in front of Auron.

"You!" Syrene shouted. "You broke the rules I hope you're ready for the punishment"

"Knock it off Aunt Syrene" Arinsoe growled at her relative. "It doesn't matter if we got the bells or not we won't just abandon Auron because he didn't get a damned bell"

"We're all on this squad together and nothing will separate us!" I added.

"Arinsoe willingly gave her lunch to me and even volunteered to be in my place, no matter what you throw at us we are one"

"The three of you are one?" Syrene inquired approaching us. Damien, Vhagar, and Pearl suddenly came to our aide and voiced their agreements with us. Sirius landed on Syrene shoulder as she continued. "That's your excuse?"

My squad alongside with our animal companions refused to admit defeat. We were all team and our loyalty was with each other.

Syrene smirked before she said to us.

"You pass"

The three of us shot the Jounin a WTF look.

"All of you pass" Syrene continued. "A ninja must see through deception, in our world those who break the rules are scum, that's true but those who abandon their friends are worse than scum, the exercise is over, everyone passes, squad 6 starts its first mission tomorrow"

Syrene then walked over to Auron and undid his ropes. Once he was released did the three of us began to hoot and holler our excitement.

"I think we should call it a day" Syrene suggested. "Go home and tell your loved ones the good news"

Syrene then looked to her niece with a proud smile on her face.

"Your father is going to flip when he learns his only child passed my exercise"

"Gah don't remind me" Arinsoe said sweat dropping.

This got all of us to laugh and it was a good way to end the day.

Later.

After the intense exercise Auron and I headed to the place we stayed here in Konoha. Our home was your average house near the Uchiha compound. Most of the time it was just us with our Aunt Rikku. Auron and I were back in our human states as we approached our home. To our surprise Sasuke stood in the front yard.

"What are you doing here Sasuke?" I asked the Uchiha as we came to stop in front of him.

"I heard that your parents are here" Sasuke answered and my eyes widened at the mention of Mom and Dad. Auron remained quiet but I could tell he was looking forward to seeing our parents. He was similar to Sasuke when it came to his emotions sometimes, a trait he got from our father.

"I wanted to see what this Sesshomaru looked like since I never seen him or your mother" Sasuke continued. "Rumor has it your parents are strong warriors"

"That would depend on who I am fighting" Mom suddenly appeared next to the Uchiha surprising him. I rushed over to my mother and threw my arms around her. Mom immediately wrapped her arms around me and she kissed my forehead. Auron walked over and Mom used her other arm to embrace him. Vhagar and Pearl chose that moment to take their leave.

The hug lasted for a few moments before Mom released us. She then turned to Sasuke with interest in her golden eyes. She was in her human like state and was dressed in her favorite red kimono. Her silvery streaked brown hair was loose.

"You're the Uchiha child I take it?"

Sasuke nodded and he was definitely nervous. Mom placed a hand against Sasuke's chin making him look into her eyes.

"I sense a great power in you and the female you will restore your clan with is someone unexpected, yet someone you will value in life"

"Mom quit embarrassing him!" I protested feeling bad for Sasuke. Mom smirked before she pulled her hand away from the Uchiha.

Auron face palmed when our father chose that moment to appear beside Mom. Sasuke's black eyes widened when he took in my Dad for the first time. Dad wasn't wearing his furry boa or his armor. He wore his yellow sash around his waist.

Both Sasuke and Dad stared at one another for a few minutes making us all nervous. Finally Sasuke spoke.

"I can where you two get your strength" the Uchiha said turning to me and Auron. He then disappeared in a cloud of smoke and I breathed a sigh of relief.

"That human has hatred within him" Dad said. "But I believe in the end his heart won't turn completely dark"

Dad then turned to me and Auron. He first walked over to me and when he stopped he pressed a clawed hand against my cheek. A smile appeared on his lips.

"You are getting stronger"

Dad then drew me into him and I buried myself against his chest as we hugged. He was careful not to scratch me with his claws.

"I mixed you father" I told him.

"And I've missed you Little Moon"

Little Moon was my nickname that Dad and my uncle used on me. Father kissed my forehead before he pulled away and he approached Auron. Auron gave Dad a nod which made our father chuckle. Dad placed a hand on Auron shoulder and gave it a gentle squeeze before he ruffled my brother's hair affectionately.

This was how Auron and Dad acted towards one another now that Auron was older. Dad then widened his eyes. Auron seemed to know what was going on and he had a panicked look on hjs face.

"I look forward to meeting your mate son"

Mom's eyes went wide and Auron bent his face forward in embarrassment. Mom then went forward and hugged Auron while Dad came over to me.

The two of us went inside where I told him everything that happened in the last twenty four hours. As expected he was very pleased at how far I've come alongside Auron. Mom got over excited which made me and Auron sweat drop while Dad chuckled at her reaction to us becoming Genin. But in the end both of our parents were very proud and I looked forward to my path as a ninja.