Chapter Two: And So It Begins
Miyuki and Yumeko knocked on Samara's door and entered the room softly. Upon seeing them, Samara smiled. "Aw, you both look so cute in your uniforms," she cooed.
Miyuki smiled, while Yumeko's face didn't change. Their uniforms were their mission outfits. Though they had the same color scheme, Miyuki's was very different from Yumeko's. So instead of her regular traditional kimono, she had a dark blue kimono top with black outlining the thin fabric. Miyuki's obi was tied tightly right under her breast, pushing them up, but because of the bandages wrapped around her cleavage to keep it firm to her person, she didn't flash anyone. Her legs were covered with black tights that disappeared into her ninja shoes that matched Yumeko's. Miyuki had pulled her hair into a ponytail, leaving a few stay bangs to shield her forehead. All in all, her outfit was provocative, comfortable and deemed perfect for a kunoichi of her rank.
"Now, Yumeko, Miyuki, I need you both to understand something," Samara started slowly. "I have had a request from the Senju. You are to help them gain information."
Yumeko's eyes widened as Miyuki grunted with disgust. "Help with what?" Miyuki asked.
Samara's eyes narrowed slightly, and she rose her head slightly, even though her stomach churned with uncertainty. "The Senju and the Uchiha have both been rivals for a long time, you know this. But that's not really all that important - well now it is...But I'll get to that." Samara took a deep breath in and looked at her beautiful girls. "Girls, you are going on your first joint mission."
Miyuki hummed softly before voicing, "With the Senju?" She couldn't help the distaste and disgust that seeped into her words. Yumeko glanced at her friend, wondering why she despised the Senju so much.
Samara nodded, a bitter smile tugging to her lips as she did so. "Yes. You will gain information on the Uchiha. We are in no alliance with either, but if one side requests our help, then we shall answer this call. It is the duty of the Acedemy."
Yumeko's jaw clenched. The thought of teaming up with other clans to do such a thing made her stomach tighten. She had no desire to go against Samara, but the thing she was requesting was insane. She wanted to protest, but could see that Samara herself wasn't 100% sure about teaming up with other clans. Mostly with one as powerful as the Senju. Especially when it's a spy mission for the Uchiha.
This worried as well as comforted the young redhead. She knew she had no right to decline the mission, but this mission wasn't one she felt comfortable preforming. Not like that mattered now. She was already dressed and ready to leave, so she was going. Period.
With a silent sigh, Yumeko tuned back into Samara's briefing. "-so, I wish you both well on this mission. I hope the Senju treat you well. If not, just remember you represent me, and the other girls in this Acedemy. I hope you take your time, and keep in mind that these people are your allies. They will not harm you, but if they attack you - and you know what I mean by attack - you fight back. I will not have you both disgracing me, and what I stand for. Do you understand?"
Samara's eyes stung with held back tears. She was so proud to be giving Miyuki and Yumeko this mission. This mission was to be for more advanced, and higher ranked ninja, but Samara wanted only the most loyal and determined girls to represent her. Not to mention, they weren't only friends, they were her best students and that made the decision all that more right.
With a sigh, Samara said, "You're dismissed."
Yumeko and Miyuki nodded curtly. They then marched away, down the halls. Both girls glanced at each other. Their eyes meet, and they concluded one thing.
The Senju were not to be trusted, no matter what.
XxX
"We are supposed to meet right here," Miyuki insisted to Yumeko. "Look." She pointed to a spot on the map and then hissed, "We're here. They're late." Even though Miyuki was almost always somewhat calm, Yumeko understood that Miyuki couldn't stand it when people were late. Her patience level just wouldn't allow it.
"We are not late," a woman insisted, stepping from behind a tree. The first thing both girls noticed was how beautiful she was. She had her black hair pulled up into a firm bun and brilliant blue eyes that glowed. "We just wanted to make sure it was you guys." A couple more women stepped from behind the tree.
Just by glancing at them, Yumeko could see the diversity in the group. One was a blond with mossy green eyes,, looking restless with her unending bouncing and fiddle of fingers. Her hair was put into a ponytail that stopped at her mid back in a point.
The next woman had dark brown hair in a braid that fell to her waist and cold, red eyes. Just from the look of her Yumeko could tell the girl was nothing but a negative mess.
The woman who had spoke smiled slightly and stuck out her hand. "Hello, I'm Kira," she greeted.
Yumeko stared at Kira's hand, but chose to ignore it, and looked up to meet Kira's eyes. "Nice to meet you, I'm Yumeko, and this is Miyuki," she introduced, sweeping a hand to show off her friend. Miyuki bowed, trying to look a little respectful, and not look so disgusted with the Senju in front of her.
Strangely, Yumeko and Miyuki took note that none of the women seemed bothered that children were here to do such an elite mission. Did the Senju overestimate the power Yumeko and Miyuki had?
"I'm Naroki," the blond piped, bouncing in front of Kira. "That moody pants over there is Ela." At the sound of her name, Ela scowled.
"I can introduce myself," Ela spat, crossing her arms, and fuming silently. "You already know my name, so there's no point now."
Yumeko's lips twitched up slightly at the introductions. All of them were very different, despite being on the same team. She couldn't help but be amused by that.
I wonder why that is, she thought. It must be their jutsu that groups them together.
"Well, there's no point in standing around all day, I say we get back to headquarters and get everything settled," Kira said, turning and shooting into the trees. Ela followed her almost instantly and Naroki stayed back for a moment.
"We have to hurry, I heard we are on a schedule," Naroki informed. Then the blond followed her teammates, leaving Yumeko, and Miyuki. Both girls looked at each other and then sighed.
"This will be interesting," Yumeko voiced duly.
Miyuki nodded in agreement. "No point it trying to hide our curiosity. Let's just get this over with."
And with that, they girls shot into the trees, quickly catching up to their new team.
