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Tohru still stared at him, his words seeming to go right through her. "A…suicide mission? But… but… they can't do that to you!"
Kyo just shook his head, finally looking in her eyes. "No. They can and they will…It…it's too late anyway I've already taken the mission."
Tohru looked down, frustrated. "Oh, but…Tsunade-sama wouldn't let…"
"I already TOLD you Tohru, this wasn't her decision! There's nothing we can do but take the mission. I think you should go see Tsunade. She told me to tell you that once I told you about the mission. Just don't blame her okay?" Kyo mumbled, getting up and walking away.
Tohru stood up and ran to catch up with him, grabbing his hand to stop him. "Wait, what about you?"
He smiled a half hearted smile again. "Don't you worry about me; I'll be fine. I'm gonna go watch Yuki and Shigure-sensei train. I've gotta get my mind of this mission for a little." He squeezed her hand, and then jumped of the roof to the next one, running out of sight.
Tohru sighed, her mind running at twenty miles per hour as she walked down the hall towards the Hokage's office. She reached the large door and paused a moment before knocking. A muffled "Come in!" sounded from the other side of the huge door and Tohru grasped the handle and opened the door.
"Tohru Honda, I was wondering when you would come and see me." The Hokage looked tired as she sat at her desk, which was piled high with paperwork.
"Tohru…" another voice sounded from her right as she walked in. She looked over to see Shigure standing by the window, looking somber.
"Sensei? I thought you were out training with Yuki." He pushed off the wall he was leaning on and walked towards her smiling.
"No, I had one of my good friends take over while I had a chat with Lady Tsunade. I'll be going there as soon as I'm done though."
Tsunade cleared her throat and both of the ninjas looked up. "Sorry, Hokage-sama. Do you mind if I stay here?"
The Hokage shook her head. "No, Shigure, you'd better stay. Now, Tohru, I'm certain that Kyo has told you of your new mission now?"
The girl nodded her head, looking directly at Tsunade. "Yes."
Tsunade took a deep breath. "I know it's a tough one, and you're going to ask me to reconsider giving it to Kyo-or anyone else- but I'm afraid I just can't! The council isn't letting me budge on this one. It's too important of a mission to pass up."
Tohru nodded her head again. "I know, Hokage-sama. I didn't come here to blame you- Kyo made sure to let me know that none of this was your fault. I just want to know if there is any way that Kyo might be spared…after all… he is only sixteen!"
"Tohru does have a point, Hokage-sama- if I may add something. Perhaps, I…"
"Shigure, no. There's no point. I'm sure there is some way that Kyo could live but it would have to be pretty farfetched. The bombs in the temple can only be set off by someone inside of the building. I would have Kyo send a shadow clone to do it, but that boy can hardly make a clone last for five seconds, let alone the time it would take to get inside the building. However, the potential that he could live is one of the reasons why I have you going along with him."
"Why's that?" Both Shigure and Tohru asked.
"Tohru has been studying medical ninjutsu, and is becoming very adept at it! If something were to happen where Kyo did survive the explosion, you would be there to make sure he lived long enough to get back to the village."
"So, I'll have to go back once I deliver the information?" Tohru asked.
"No. I will send another ninja out to retrieve it from you. After that you will go straight back to the temple to make sure the mission is complete."
There was silence in the office for a few moments, as everyone thought of what Tohru might find when she reached the wreckage. Then Tsunade grabbed another stack of papers and the silence was broken by Tohru.
"So, Kyo and I will leave the day after tomorrow and Kyo will most likely die in the process. That's it? There's nothing you can do…" she whispered the last part, fiddling with her shirt.
Tsunade stopped signing the documents and put her head down. "I'm afraid that's the truth of it."
Shigure put a hand on Tohru's shoulder. "Come on, there's no use just standing there looking sad. Let's go see what Yuki's up too?"
The medical ninja nodded and the two walked out the door.
As soon as they reached the street they ran into Arisa and Hana, who looked very tired. "Hey there, Tohru!"
"Hello! Weren't you two supposed to help with the chunin exams?" Tohru asked, falling into step with the two while Shigure lagged behind.
"Yeah, well, today was only the preparation so we got out early. Tomorrows when the real exam starts." Arisa answered.
"Tohru, what's wrong?" Hana asked, looking concerned.
Tohru shook her head vigorously. "N…Nothing! Nothing at all is wrong, why would you think anything is wrong?"
"I sense some weird vibes, coming from both you and Shigure-san." Hana looked over at her shoulder at the man, who was staring solemnly at the ground.
"Nope, everything is fine! We are about to go help Yuki train!"
"Everything better be fine. If not, I'll-" Arisa was cut off by Shigure.
"Sorry ladies, this is where Tohru and I must leave you! Goodbye!" He practically sung, dragging Tohru off towards to training grounds.
After a long walk towards the training grounds that was mostly silent, Tohru finally spoke. "So, who is it that is training with Yuki?"
Shigure smiled. "Oh, he's just a good friend of mine. I gave him one of my books for free and this is his way of repaying me. Also, his students are off training with other people, so he had the free time."
Tohru laughed at him and together they walked towards the training ground, where they could faintly see two figure's sparring, as one watched from under a tree. As they got closer, one silver head stood out from the others: a redhead and a dark grey haired boy.
"Kakashi sensei?" Tohru asked Shigure, who smirked and walked away towards the three wooden posts. Tohru laughed and spotted Kyo sitting under a tree. Instantly she ran to go join him.
"Hey." The teen said, picking at some grass at his feet.
"I talked to Tsunade. You were right, there's nothing she can do…" Tohru mumbled. After a brief moment of silent thinking, she decided to change that subject. "How is Yuki doing without his right arm?"
"Pretty good. Kakashi's teaching him how to spar with it first, use a little taijutsu, and then he will work with the sword. I gotta admit, Yuki's pretty damn good for not having use of his right hand!" Kyo smiled, watching Kakashi and Yuki spar.
"Kyo?" Kakashi said, stopping for a moment and waving a hand. "Why don't you come work with Yuki for a little? He needs a bit of work on his jutsu…"
"What's the point in training?" Kyo mumbled, but Tohru pushed him up.
"The point is to get your mind off it. Now go help Yuki! You know that jutsu better than he does." She said, smiling as he walked off. Then she sat back down at three while the boys talked.
Kakashi, who had been quietly chatting with Shigure, had now made his way to the tree where Tohru sat. "Mind if I sit down?"
"Nope! Go ahead Kakashi-sensei." The jonin sat next to her and sighed.
"How are Sakura and Naruto?" She knew not to mention Sasuke, who had defected from the village a year before.
"Well, Sakura is training for the next chunin exams, and I'm not exactly sure what Naruto is up to these days. He and Jiraiya have been gone for almost a year training." The jonin looked proud.
"So, how's Yuki's training going?"
"Very well! That kid has some talent; he almost came close to beating me."
"So, do you think he will do well in the ANBU exams?" Something flickered in Kakashi's eye for a moment, but was gone once he smiled.
"I believe he has what it takes to make it. Although, I wish he wouldn't join the ANBU, I won't stop him. Was Kyo going to try out the exams as well?"
Tohru hesitated. Kakashi had said "was"; Shigure must have told him about the mission. "Yes, he was going to, but…" she looked down and stared at the green grass. "Our mission…"
"Yes, Shigure told me…"
"I don't know what I'm going to do. If… If Kyo…"
"Tohru, I know what you're feeling, I really do. My whole team is dead. However, you can't blame yourself for whatever happens in a few days, alright? I've seen what that can do to people, and you can't let that happen."
"Kakashi…you…" Tohru stuttered, not knowing what to answer.
"Just trust me. I've been around longer than you have and I've seen my share of troubles. I know what it's like to lose people. Just…" his expression softened, "Don't blame yourself."
Tohru smiled her signature smile at the jonin. "Don't you worry, sensei. I… I won't."
They sat there for quite a while after. Shadows fell over the two and they looked up to see Shigure, Yuki, and Kyo standing over them. "Get up, will yah? It's almost dark."
Kyo looked better, less depressed, his cheeks flushed from the fight. He held his hand out for Tohru and she took it, pulling herself up.
"How would go all like to go get something to eat at Ichiraku?" Shigure asked, walking ahead of them with Kakashi.
"I could use something to eat." Yuki added, looking tired.
Next to Tohru, Kyo looked down. "I'm gonna pass on this one. I've got to get home. There's something I need to talk to Kazuma-san about."
Tohru looked sadly at the boy as he separated from the group and headed home. He had to break the news to his father-figure, Kazuma Sohma, who had raised the young boy.
"Come on Tohru! Stop spacing and let's go before the shop closes!" Yuki yelled. Tohru took once last look at Kyo and ran off to catch up with the others.
So here's Chapter two of my crossover. Its kind of a filler chapter before the actual mission (which will start next chapter). Yes, Kakashi and Shigure are best friends (Duh, they are sooo much alike!!) So here's a question for ya, should the Sohma's still be cursed with the zodiac or some form of it? Answer and REVIEW PLEASE!!
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