It's true. I am SO paranoid about this story; I took one day to write a new story. I am seriously taking EVERY opportunity to update. The chapters might be shorter from now on. Better yet, I have 2 new reviews! Thank you to UchihaHinata2210 (again), who is becoming my favorite fan, and to g 52 goodman, for the constructive criticism. Since I know you want more of this story, let's launch into it!
Another Host
Chapter Two: Team 8
Sasuke strode up to the rooftop of the ninja academy. This was where he was supposed to meet Master Asuma, Hinata, and Choji. He found Asuma and Hinata on the very edge of the roof. Asuma was sitting on the rail. Hinata was twiddling her fingers. Sasuke walked up and admired the view. No one said a word.
No one said a word until Choji showed up, anyway. He had a sack of potato chips and was munching on them.
Typical Choji, thought Sasuke.
Asuma straightened up and exhaled.
"Well, this is the first meeting of Team 8. My name is Sarutobi Asuma. I'm your Jonin-sensei." He paused for breath. "We should get to know each other first. Good teamwork comes from friendship and familiarity." He looked around. "How about Choji."
Choji paused to finish a chip. "Well, I never really thought about it. I'm happy here, now. All I want to be when I become a ninja is to serve the Hokage well and eat a lot."
Ugh, Sasuke thought
Asuma looked around, deciding who to pick. "All right. Hinata?"
Hinata looked up, stuttered, looked away, and then looked up again. She's so fidgety, Sasuke observed.
"W-well, I-I was a-always c-called a f-failure…" Sasuke's ears perked up. Hinata didn't talk much. "I want t-to prove th-them wrong a-and… change. I want t-to change m-myself and make m-myself stronger. I-I want to b-be recognized b-by my c-clan." Hinata finished, then looked away quickly.
Sasuke's eyes glazed over. No one cared much about Hinata, but it was interesting to hear about her.
Asuma then pointed to him "Sasuke. What about you?"
Sasuke thought of something to say. "Well, my clan is dead. I want to kill the one that did it. To avenge my clan."
Asuma's eyes widened, and then went back to normal. "All right, then. We meet tomorrow in the training grounds. Dismissed."
Shorter chapter, but I wrote it in one hour, so I have a good excuse. Anyway, keep those good reviews coming! As I said, I'm in update-mania, so look for a new chapter soon! Maybe even tomorrow, but don't count on it so soon. See ya!
