Me: hey guys! Sadly it's just a replacement chapter!
Deidara: hey, it's ok. Just as long as you put a new, new chapter up later!
Kakashi: yeah, don't fret. Only fret if you don't put a new chapter up!
Me: but….I haven't even started ideas for the new chapter! *sniffles. Cries*
Itachi: hey guys….be nice ok. She's already stressing as it is...*hugs Nikki tight*
Deidara: hey….Nikki…im sorry *pats her back*
Kakashi: yeah, im sorry….* takes Nikki and hugs her tight*
Me: *sniffles, returns the hug* it's okay….but…now….onto the story…
Disclaimer: I, Nikki, do not own Inuyasha, orrrr…Naruto. But if I did….so many characters would be mine….
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~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Chapter 2: Ninja Academy~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Kagome sighed. It's been nearly a week since her aniki and kakashi left and today was her first day of school. Smirking to herself, she remembered the looks on the examiners face for her skill levels in the 3 types. (A/N: she has mastered her family's kekkei genkai)
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~FlashBack~~~~~~~~~~~~
Kagome, her father and her little brother were sitting in the waiting room of the Hokage tower, waiting to be called into the Hokage office. After about 5 minutes of waiting, they were finally called in.
"Higurashi-Tashio, Kagome?" a man whom looked like kakashi called. Kagome and her father both stood up and walked into the Hokage's office and neither were not surprised to see ANBU there, as well as the 3rd and 4th Hokage as well.
"Hokage-samas" Kagome's father said, bowing slightly.
"Minato-san, Saratobi-sama" Kagome giggled, waving a bit, making her father sigh. She's been hanging around Sesshomaru too much…no respect.
"Inutashio-sama, Kagome-chan. It's great to see you." Minato said, smiling back at the 5 year old girl.
"Inutashio, we must chat before we test her skill levels to see where in the academy she shall be placed in, seeing as she is a headman's child and she is under age…but many have been insisting that she be placed in the academy now." Saratobi said getting straight to the point. Inutashio just nodded in understanding, a small smirk gracing his face. "She should be placed with that arrogant Uchiha brat I smelled on her a few nights ago…" Glancing around, he saw a chair and went and sat in it, kagome following suit.
"Also, Inutashio you do know that if kagome does go to the academy, your clan's identity will be revealed. Are you willing to take that risk?" Minato said with a small sigh. Man, he really hated this work…but knew that it was worth it in the end.
Inutashio nodded solemnly. "Hai, it is time we came out of hiding. We are strong, proud demons, not weak fearful creatures. Plus, we shall show a strong front, for if another war happens, our enemies will know to fear. It is our honor and duty to protect Konohagakure." Inutashio growled, his eyes blazing fiercely, his daughter only nodding in agreement. Saratobi just blinked before a small smile came across his face. They both so reminded him of his former student.
"alrighty then. Let's get this under way" Saratobi said, smiling at her.
Kagome just nodded and smirked softly before she began….
4 hours later…
Everyone stood there in shock, their mouths hanging wide open. Even her father had his mouth slightly ajar! Kagome could only laugh and put her hands behind her head, smiling sheepishly.
"Aniki was training me?" was all she could say, making everyone trip over their own two feet.
"You, kagome, are a prodigy…just like your aniki." Saratobi said, slightly dazed. "I shall place you in the 3rd years." Smiling, kagome only nodded. "There, you will be with Uchiha, Itachi, and another prodigy like yourself." Saratobi continued, only to notice a small smirk upon her face. He just shook his head and ignored her little smile. "Other than that, you are free to go. You start Monday." He said, dismissing them.
Inutashio just nodded and walked out, knowing his daughter wanted a word with them in private. Once her father was out of the room, Kagome turned to both men.
"I have a small request, if you may" She said, sitting in front of the desk. They shared a look before nodding for her to continue. "I wish Minato to be my sensei when I graduate." She said, making both their eyes widen.
"Well…this is unexpected…but not unpleasant. This is fine. Minato will be your sensei when you graduate." Saratobi said, smiling. Minato just smiled brightly, his first student! Kagome just smiled and bowed slightly before turning around and skipping out to meet up with her father and little brother.
~~~~End flashback~~~~
~~~~Monday~~~~
"Kagome dear, wake up. It's time for school!" Her mother yelled from downstairs. The little girl only groaned before slowly getting up. Sighing, she slowly got up and out of bed, walking downstairs in her pjs.
"Mom, I still have to go shopping of my ninja gear. Where's father?" Kagome asked, moving her hand up to cover the yawn that was escaping from her mouth.
Her mother only giggled before replying. "Your father is outside waiting for you dearie. You hungry?" she asked, getting out plates.
"Nah, im good, but thanks mom! I'll see you later!" Kagome said running back upstairs to quickly change into a mini yellow sun dress. Running back down, she kissed her mother's cheek before running out to meet her father.
"Ready to go girlie?" Inutashio said, teasing her.
She just pouted and stuck her tongue out. Smiling, he lifted her onto his shoulders and together they walked off into the market to gather her items. Walking into their own blacksmiths shop, Inutashio called out; "hey Totosai! Were here to pick up our items!" Looking up at his daughter, he just smiled. She had picked these out based off her favorite character from this silly game, called Kingdom hearts.
"Ah yes, great dog general. Here are you items. Are they to your liking young princess?" the man known as Totosai said, bringing the items out. Inutashio put Kagome down as she went to go inspect her weapons. On the table in front of her, there were twin chakrams that looked exactly like Axel's, only her's were black, red and silver instead of his red and silver. Next to them were kunai and shurikei made from demons bones. Smiling up at the old blacksmith, she smiled and hugged him.
"Hai, thank you very much uncle Toto. Their beautiful." Kagome said, calling him her age-old nickname, making the old man smile and shake his head. Giving her a weapons punch and strapping her chakrams to her back, they paid the old man and left.
"Dad, mom wasn't able to make me lunch. Want to split up and then meet up in front of the academy?" Kagome said, knowing he'd say yes. Smiling, he nodded.
"Is there anything you'd like?" He asked, knowing just what she'd want
"Hm….rice balls, oden and stir fry please." Kagome giggled before giving him a kiss on the cheek and running off to the clothing stores. Inutashio just shook his head before he headed off towards the market in search of her food items. Walking down the street, she saw a cute little store called Ancient Kingdom, and walked in. Walking in, she looked around and smiled huge. This was just her type of store.
"Hello young miss. May I help you with anything?" a nice old lady asked, stepping up to her.
"Hai, im looking for…well…ninja clothes, or clothes that would suit me…and well…" Kagome began, blushing a bit
The old lady just laughed softly. "Hai, I can help ye with this. Ye are the child of General Inutashio and the late lady Yuki, are ye not?" She asked, her one eye creased with happiness. Kagome could only nod, her face set in a bit of shock.
The old woman just laughed and smiled. "My name is Kaede. And what's ye's name?" the woman known as Kaede introduced.
"My name is Kagome. It's a pleasure Kaede-san" Kagome said, smiling brightly.
Kaede just smiled and nodded, leading the way to a set of young girl's clothes. "Yes, I think these may suit ye, young princess. They are, of course, more styled after the ancient japan, but I think they will suit ye the best." Kaede said, nodding towards the old fashioned clothes. Kagome just smiled hugely and giggled.
"Hai, lady Kaede. These will. My family rains from ancient japan, as thou know." Kagome said, before looking through the clothes, picking out a few different styles. "May I please go try some of these on?" Kagome asked, looking at the elderly woman. Kaede just smiled and nodded, showing her to the changing room. Kagome just smiled and tried a few things on, deciding on the short fighting kimono and fishnets with bandages. Walking out in a Red short fighting kimono and black fishnet gloves, she smiled at Kaede and twirled a bit, asking; "well what do you think?" glancing nervously at the store keeper.
"They look amazing dear." Kaede said, smiling. Kagome just smiled and grabbed a few more colors of the same style and bandages and went to the register to pay. Handing Kaede a bit more than what is was all worth, she gently smiled and pushed the hand back. "But child, this is too much." Kaede protested
Kagome just giggled; "It's alright. It's a thank you for being so nice and helpful. I was hoping I could come by again sometime and maybe help out?" Kagome asked, a bit hopeful. Kaede's eyes widened slightly, before she just smiled and nodded, agreeing to it. Handing her the bag, she waved the young girl off. "Arigato Kaede-baa-chan!" Kagome yelled, waving at Kaede before walking away to meet up with her father. Walking till she was in front of the academy, she decided to sit on the bench and organize her stuff, seeing as she hasn't put her weapons back on yet. Digging around in the bag, she felt something silkish in the bag. Grasping it, she pulled it out and gasped at the beautiful golden silk sash and the note tapped to it. Opening it, she smiled fondly
Dear Kagome,
Thank you dear, for being so nice and cheerful to this old lady. Many shinnobi and even some civilians who come in here are very rude and snobbish. This is a thank you and welcome gift to my shop. You're welcome here anytime and I can't wait to see you again.
`Kaede
Kagome just smiled brightly before wrapping the bandages around her legs and mid-waist. Standing up, she strapped her pouch on her right leg and wrapped the silk sash around her waist, leaving an opening on each side for her chakrams, which she attached to either side right after. Soon after, her father arrived and the exchanged the meal for her shopping bag, Smiling, Inutashio hugged her tightly, whispering in her ear; "you look like a true ninja now. Enjoy your first day darling." Before pushing her toward the entrance with a note. "be good for your teachers…and try not to show off." He said with a chuckle, knowing how competitive she could get. Smiling, Kagome nodded and lightly skipped up the steps, and vanished into the building. Finding the room, she timidly knocked on the door and waited for it to be opened. Soon, the door was opened to reveal a man in a jounin uniform with short spiky black hair and his hitai-ate on his upper arm. Smiling timidly, she offered him the note, to which he took and smiled gently, ushering her in.
"Class today we have a new student. Her name is Kagome Higurashi-Tashio. Miss Tashio, please introduce yourself." The man said.
"Hai…Teacher-sama." Kagome smiled a bit more, wondering what his name was.
"Oh, pardon me. My name is Obito Uchiha, but you may call me either." Obito said, chuckling.
Kagome just smiled before she turned to the class. "As Uchiha-san has said, my name is Kagome Higurashi-Tashio, or as we've made it, Hishio. Im five years old, I've master my family's kekkei genkai at the age of 3. My great-great grandfather was one of the founding fathers of the shinnobi world, and he is still alive to this day. Yes, im a demon. A dog angle miko actually. I enjoy ramen and spicy food, training and learning new jutsu's with my older brother and his friend. Anything else, just ask." Kagome said, giggling at their wide-eyed looks.
"Alright, you may go sit between Itachi and Shisui Uchiha." Obito said, chuckling at all the looks from the males and females he got in the room.
Kagome's eyes widened slightly at the name 'Itachi Uchiha' before cooling her features and nodding, walking gracefully up to the very back and sitting down between the two boys, ignoring all the longing looks from the guys and the glares from the females.
~~Itachi's POV~~
I sighed. Every day is the same old thing, girls whispering and staring longingly either at me or my cousin, Shisui. Closing my eyes, I rubbed my eyes and tried to ignore all the girls and the whispering from the girls and the glares from the guys, and instead focused on what the teacher was saying until a knock was heard. After a minute, the teacher ushered in a girl of about 5 years old and introduced her as the new student.
"Class, this is Higurashi-Tashio, Kagome…" was all I heard from Obito-sensei's mouth before my eyes widened and I took a closer look at the girl besides him. I couldn't believe it! It was that girl from a few days ago. Narrowing my eyes softly, I wondered where she'd sit and all the things I've tried to learn about her over these past few days. Deciding I'd ask her instead of snooping around, I felt someone poking me. Looking over, I saw it was Kagome. Raising a brow in question, I said; "hm?"
"The class is leaving, are you coming or would you rather just sit here and stare off into space like a space cadet?" She said with a small smirk while getting up and walking down the steps.
Glancing around, I noticed that we were indeed the only ones left and quickly got up and followed after her. When I caught up, she surprised me by grabbing my hand and holding it firmly in hers. When we got outside, we also received a variety of looks. Glancing at kagome, I noticed she didn't seem to care and just ignored them while walking over to Shisui before letting my hand go and sitting down. Sitting down next to her, I saw Shisui scoot closer and start up a conversation while they ate. Suddenly, a feeling in my chest made me stop short before continuing to eat my bento. "Do I like her?" I thought, my eyes widening a bit. Glancing at the two chatting happily, I quickly pushed that thought away. "No. I, Uchiha, Itachi, do like her. Not in that sense. I think…" With that thought running through my head, I looked back over at them, still unsure of what im feeling.
~Normal POV~
Soon the bell rang, signaling that it was time to go back to class. Getting up, the three dark haired teens got up and made their way back to class, all chatting quietly, ignoring the glares from the male and female population.
~~~3 years later~~~ (time ship!)
It's been three years since Kagome, Itachi and Shisui had met and become great friends. Currently, the people of Konoha would see an 8 year old running down their once peaceful streets. Her ass length black hair whipping back and forth, her blue-silver eyes shining with mischief and excitement and her cute, small black tail flowing behind her, wagging slightly. As she ran, she soon sensed two other auras closing in on her when suddenly the two young males appeared on either side of her. One had short spiky black hair, the other shoulder length black hair, their Sharingan swirling dangerously. Smirking when they both lunged, thinking they got her, only to bonk heads with one another. Looking up, they glared at the laughing kunnichi.
"Come on guys, we're going to be late to our own team naming!" Kagome teased, balancing on the light post.
"Kagome Higurashi-Tashio, you give us back our journals." Shisui demanded, Itachi nodding in agreement.
Kagome just smirked at them. "Shi-kun, Ita-Kun, neither of you scare me. Sess-nii-san is scarier than you." She said innocently before disappearing in a swirl of red and black sakura petals. Both males blinked and then sighed before disappearing in their own ways. Kagome was lounging in her chair, counting.
"3…2…1…" before the two Uchiha's appeared in their spots on either side of her, glaring at the giggling girl.
"Alright class, those of you who failed, leave, I'll see you next year." Obito said dryly and when no one moved, he could only sigh as he listed off names; "Kisa, Imugi, Kira, Urze, Nire, Toma..." and this continued until 23 more people left. Glancing around the room, Kagome noticed that only Kureni, Asuma, Genma, Raidou, Itachi, Shisui, Iruka, Gai and herself were left. Blinking, she couldn't wait to see whose team she'd be on.
"For those of you who passed congratulations. Now when I call your name and the room number, you may leave. Team 1 will consist of Kureni Yuhi, Genma Shiranui and Raidou Namiashi. Your room number is 301. That's where you'll meet your new sensei, dismissed." Obito said, waving the 3 teens off. On the way out, they grabbed their Hitai-ate and Kureni gave Kagome a sad yet amused smile. Seeing this, Kagome wondered why until she looked around and cringed. "so that's what the look was for. Gai's still here! She thought, slightly irritated.
"Alright. Team 5 will consist of Uchiha, Itachi and Shisui and Hishio, Kagome. You may stay here seeing as this is your meeting spot." Obito said, chuckling lightly at the look of happiness on Kagome's face. Continuing, he went on; "and lastly, team 8, which consists of Might Guy, Umino, Iruka, and Saratobi, Asuma. Your meeting your sensei in room 501. Dismissed." Obito said, watching them leave, grabbing their hitai-ate on the way out. He had to contain a laugh when he heard Asuma complain about unfairness, Iruka mumbling about creeps in spandex and Gai, well, let's just say he was being dragged out by his two teammates, crying about "his precious Kagome," whereas Kagome was mentally cheering behind Itachi's back, whom was glaring while Shisui laughed. Obito suppressed the urge to sigh.
"Alright, you're jounin instructor will be here in about 15 minutes." He said before nodding and poofing away. Team 5 just blinked before Shisui got up and got their hitai-ate's, tossing two of them at Itachi, whom caught both easily, handing Kagome hers. After 20 minutes had passed and their sensei still had yet to show up, Kagome got up and started pacing back and forth, mumbling about "idiotic late ninja's who couldn't do anything right" and "he is sooo not getting away with this" and after 5 minutes of watching this, Itachi started to twitch, and soon he just pulled Kagome into his lap.
"Hey! Oh, Itachi! It's just you. You ok?" Kagome asked, nuzzling his cheek softly.
"You were making me anxious, that's all." Itachi whispered, inhaling her intoxicating scent of black berries and vanilla in. Kagome just blushed, but nodded, snuggling closer to the young Uchiha, only making his eyes widen slightly, then soften and smile, letting his body relax. 5 minutes later, their sensei was suddenly in front of them.
"Yo kiddos! Im sorry im late!" a man with spiky short blond hair and dazzling blue eyes yelled, smiling the whole time.
"You're so late sensei." Shisui commented dryly, making the man just laugh from his position on top of the teacher's desk.
"So. Let's start off. Tell me who you are and something's about you." He said, glancing at the three students.
Kagome just laughed before grinning like a mad cat. "Now, now sensei…you start first, show us what you want." She said, smirking.
The man just sighed before he stated boredly; "my name is Minato Namikaze…"
Deidara: well, this is finally done haha, what's next?
Me: looking at the next chapter, and possibly revising that one too! *sticks tongue out at Dei*
Itachi&Kakashi: *share a look and shake head, walk outside*
Deidara: ohhh and that's gonna take forever too! We're never going to be in this story, are we? *acts dramatically.
Me: *glares and tackles Deidara*
Outside-
Itachi: when will he learn?
Kakashi: never, sorry you don't really have to review this, but she's only re-doing these chapters for the sake of her sanity, plus a reviewer was confused on ages. So until next time.
*wrestling and howls of pain are heard inside*