(A/N:) Second chapter w00h00! Didn't think I would actually do this... ehhhh... I hope i'll have readers XDDDD
I DO NOT OWN NARUTO IN ANY SHAPE OR FORM.
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Four were jumping along the treetops, one in the lead. It was a nice day, but these shady characters had more important things to do rather than sit around and enjoy the sunshine on their skin.
What they were doing was along the lines of find a village, or town, to relieve themselves of hunger, thirst, a bath, and whatever else was necessary. Rice and bread wasn't exactly the best meal and clean water was so hard to find. The bath, well, was for a bath. Their stench wasn't flowers and pie.
One of the four halted for a mere second.
"Sasuke ~!" A female shouted towards the front with her loud and not so pleasant voice. The raven head twinged at her squeal for a voice. He doesn't know why he even let her on this team; she had little use besides her healing ability.
"There's a village up ahead! I'm pretty sure there is a hot spring too ~!"
Sasuke almost wanted to roll his eyes, but kept his composure. Such little actions would be nothing less than useless.
They all made their way up to the village. Even though they were all serious faced on the outside, they were actually jumping for joy on the inside.
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"Umm… hello, Ms. Nami..?" Hinata was the first to say something. Sakura and Naruto stared at the woman as if she had two heads.
"Oh, please don't call me that. I haven't even hit twenty yet, and that makes me feel old."
"A-ah! I'm sorry. I shall call you Tsu i-if that is what you want?"
The brunette's arms move from their criss-cross pattern to her side. Her hands rested on her own hips.
"What do you want to call me? I don't care. It's up to you, not me, to make your decisions."
Naruto threw a hand behind his head and started to rub the back of his neck. He had a full-hearted smile directed towards The Nami and Hyuuga.
"Yeah Hinata! What she said! It's up to you, not her!"
Sakura, thinking of Naruto as rude, gave him a slight glare of disapproval. She crossed her arms this time.
"Naruto, you idiot, shut up. No one asked you to talk."
"Um, Sakura? I don't mind." The indigo character replied.
"I'm sure you don't, not to be rude. It's really… er… Tsu I'm talking about. I'm sure a lady like her doesn't appreciate the attitude."
As her name was brought upon, Tsu's head tilted the other way in slight confusion. She lifted one of her hands and scratched the side of her head.
"I don't really mind, either. If I am correct, he's probably always like that. It's just his personality and you can't really change that. I kind of… respect that. He looks like a kid with guts."
Naruto grinned even wider. God, did he love compliments and attention.
"And I never did get your names." She smiled softly at the younger kids.
As some of the day continued on, they introduced themselves, went to Ichiraku's and finished lunch, then went off to do some shopping at the markets. 'Twas a beautiful day, am I right?
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After quite the large meal, they all headed for the hot springs. A bath meant everything at this point.
At the top of the building, the name of the place was 'Yuyurai's Bath House!'. Not that it mattered since they all scurried in, but that's what it was labeled as. As they walked into the building, they could already feel the heat and moisture coming from the springs, which in this case was absolutely refreshing. They were prepared for this, with shampoos and soaps in hand. The bath house supplied the towels, of course. Juugo, Suigetsu, and Sasuke went one way, leaving Karin to the other.
It was only a short time before they were all finished, smelling good, or at least better. They felt better, that was for sure. Karin especially since she was excited to 'reunite' with her 'precious' Sasuke.
"Oh dear, Sasuke… I was so lonely back in the spring, all by myself. If only I had company-"
"Ah, shut it Karin. You complain too much, ya ugly witch." Suigetsu interrupted. Picking on Karin was almost the easiest things to do for him. Not to mention, fun too. A tic mark was easy to spot upon her forehead as she glared at the sword handler.
"And you have room to talk, you hideous piece of crap."
"Fat turkey."
Karin had nothing to say back. She was never good at comebacks. Juugo never questioned anything. Most of the time he didn't even say anything, for that matter. He just watched over the teens as they bickered and commented.
"You two stop acting stupid. You're no better than a bunch of whining children." The young raven headed boy stared at the two for maybe minute until Karin started blushing, as if she picked up the wrong idea.
"Sasuke ~….. don't stare like that…. it makes me nervous." Karin brought a finger too her lip in attempt to make herself cute, but the annoyingness in the atmosphere was thick, so she failed.
Sasuke, on the other hand, grimaced in disgust at Karin. She just didn't have any grace at all. It was all 'Sasuke this' or 'Sasuke that'. What a fan girl. Suigetsu just smirked in amusement as he watched the red-head be epically rejected by the Uchiha.
"Move out, we haven't finished anything yet. We still have tasks to do."
They all raced out of the village at a quick pace, to there final destination, the Rain Country.
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It was dark, quiet. No moon tonight, just the stars to occupy the sky. Somewhere in the distance, there was a breeze that carried silence and wonder, making its way to a barren compound. The emptiness filled the apartments and housing. Nothing alive. Above, there was a shadow. Upon a roof where there was somebody watching down. Peacefulness was the aura for nothing but a moment, as the air became serious with the face. Dark eyes scanned around, in remembrance of the area it once was.
A moment later, the body zipped away, quicker than quick. Left alone was the barren compound of the Uchiha's. It was dark, quiet.
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(A/N:) Third chapter soon! Deeper into story... TT 3 TT I am so proud of myself XDDDDDD