*And here we are with chapter 4! More is learned in this chapter including some future relationships. And sorry to the person who thought my oc's were from the future. They are not. I have a lot of oc's in this and I have relationships planned out. I hope you enjoy who I match up later on in the future.
Chapter 4: Forgotten Memories! Promises and Love?!
(5 years ago in Konohagakure, the section where the Uchiha Clan used to reside)
Sasuke walked through the village greeting everyone he saw. He had just returned from the Ninja Academy. He walked into his house, his mother Mikoto, was cleaning clothes. His father Fugaku, was out for now. Itachi was training.
"Welcome home Sasuke." Mikoto said.
"Hello mother." He said setting his bag down.
"Itachi and your father will be back soon. Why don't you go play?" Mikoto said.
"Okay." He said leaving. He walked outside and started kicking rocks.
"Hey Sasuke!" Yelled a voice.
He looked over to see a girl and other people running over to him.
"Hey Asuka. Who are your friends?" He asked.
"These are my cousins. Maru, Kozaru, Honoka, and Kazuki." She said.
Being only 5, Kazuki is the youngest of the group. In the present time he is only 10. Kozaru is the oldest, he is 2 years older than Maru in the present time is 13. Honoka is the same age as Asuka. Kazuki stood holding Kozaru's hand. Honoka is somewhat looking down.
"Hey what's wrong? Are you okay?" Sasuke asked her.
"I'm fine." She said softly.
"Honoka's shy around new people." Maru said.
"Hello everyone." Mikoto said walking outside. She dried her hands on her apron.
"I couldn't help but overhear. Honoka do you like rice balls?"
"Mm hm." Honoka replied softly.
"Well Sasuke likes them too. Why don't you guys come help me make some?" She asked.
"Ok." Honoka said.
"I wanna help too." Asuka said.
"Okay then. I want all of you to go on a special mission to the store. I need some vegetables for dinner tonight. When you get back I'll make everyone a nice big lunch." Mikoto said.
Asuka and the others left for the store. Sasuke and Honoka went inside with Mikoto. She set down a bowl of rice on the table. Sasuke and Honoka took handfuls of the rice and started shaping it. Mikoto cleaned dishes while they made them. Sasuke's were ok. Honoka's looked weird and misshapen.
"Honoka. Your riceball looks like a foot." Sasuke said.
"Sasuke now that's not nice." Mikoto said walking over. Upon closer inspection it really looked like a foot.
"Maybe you can go into rice sculpting." Mikoto said trying not to agree with Sasuke.
"How do you make them right?" Honoka asked.
"I'll tell you. But it'll be our secret. No one can know. Okay?" She said holding out her pinky.
"...Ok." Honoka said wrapping hers around. She gave Mikoto a small smile.
(Present)
"That was 5 years ago. Mrs. Mikoto was so kind to me." Honoka said.
"Yeah. But….I can't remember." Asuka said. The two of them sat on the bench outside. Sasuke had left and Asuka was walking by.
"You don't remember her? It wasn't that long ago." She said.
"I remember her. I remember everyone. But what I can't remember is why we left. We left the night before it all happened. But I don't remember leaving." Asuka said.
"I don't remember either. My dad just told me that we had fallen asleep and he decided to go back to the Hidden Sand Village." Honoka replied.
They stayed silent for a while. Asuka then gasped.
"I have to train!" She yelled before running off.
Honoka sighed. She started walking through the village. Everyone was greeting her with smiles and happy faces. As she walked Maru came out of a nearby store.
"Oh hey Maru." She said.
"Hey. What are you up to?" Maru asked.
"Just thinking. You?" She asked.
"Aunt Yuko is making me shop for her as part of my punishment." Maru said looking annoyed.
"Is it because you got into that fight with that guy and his dog?" Honoka asked.
"Yes! He's dead! When I see that guy he's dead!" Maru yelled.
~Elsewhere/Training Field~
"This sucks! Why am I in trouble?!" Kiba said angrily.
"Maybe because you trashed a store." Shino said looking at a bug.
"Oh of all the times for you to talk you choose now." He said. Shino said nothing.
Hinata sat thinking to herself. She looked over at the sound of someone shouting. It was coming from the other side of the trees. She went through them and looked through the bushes. Naruto was training on the other side. Her heart sped up a beat as she watched him.
(It's Naruto.) She thought.
"Alright. Shadow Clone Jutsu!" He yelled summoning three shadow clones.
"You ready Asuka?" Naruto asked. Hinata looked over to see Asuka come into view.
"You bet! Let's do it." Asuka said.
(Oh. It's her. The new student from our class.) Hinata thought.
(In case you all are wondering, yes. This is foreshadowing something later in the story. If you didn't well...here ya go. Foreshadowing always leads to anticipation. Back to the story)
Asuka pulled out a kunai and charged at the clones. She fought two head on. As the third came she jumped on his head. But Naruto jumped in the air trying to pull off a move. And they both smacked their heads together. They landed on the ground clutching their heads.
"Ow….why do you always have to show off?..." Asuka groaned.
"Because I'm gonna be Hokage. And the Hokage needs to be cool...believe it." He said putting up a weak fist. Hinata laughed a little to herself. It was a funny moment. But she felt strange inside. She didn't know what is was but, she felt weird inside. After a while Naruto and Asuka got back up to train.
~Asuka's house~
Maru placed the groceries into the refrigerator. Then she and Honoka sat down at the table. Yuki and Yuko were out. Asuka, Sota and Yoshi were training at the training field. So they were going to be the only two in the house for a while. Honoka sighed and looked down.
"You know it's funny Maru." Honoka said.
"What is?" Maru responded.
"I couldn't keep my promise to Mrs. Mikoto." She said.
(Flashback)
"Honoka I want you to promise me something." Mikoto said.
"Yes?" Honoka answered.
"I can't say everything but...when you're older and if you ever see Sasuke again, I want you to pretend it's your first meeting." She said.
"But...why?" She asked.
"Please just promise me. And if he does find out then I want you to keep him safe no matter what." Mikoto said.
"But why me? Why not Asuka or someone else?" Honoka asked.
"Because you show kindness to everyone. And I know no matter what, you'll treat Sasuke with kindness." She said.
"...Okay. I promise." Honoka replied.
(Present)
"Honoka you didn't break your promise. You still have to keep Sasuke safe." Maru said.
"Me, keep him safe. That's not possible. I'm not strong like you are. Not like Asuka, not like aunt Yuko." Honoka said sadly.
"You don't need physical power to be strong. And I think what she wanted was for you to care for Sasuke in her place." Maru said.
"So stop feeling down." She said gently hitting her on the head.
"...You're right. By the way, I have the strangest feeling." Honoka said.
"What?" Maru replied.
"I feel like I'm being followed." She said. (Sakura and Ino are still following her.)
~Elsewhere/Training Field~
"Come on Sota!" Yoshi yelled.
"Go on without me! I have to practice my kunai throwing." Sota called back.
"Whatever." Yoshi said leaving.
Sota threw 3 kunais at a tree. 2 of them hit the other flew off in another direction. A small yell startled him. He raced into the bushes. He looked to see Hinata on the ground.
"Oh my gosh. Are you okay?" He asked going over to her.
"Ugh…" She groaned.
"I'm okay. I was just startled. The fall hurt me more." She said getting up. After that statement she went back to being her quiet self.
"Um...my name is Sota." He said nervous. His face was starting to turn red.
"I'm Hinata." She said bowing.
"Um nice to meet you. Again sorry for almost hitting you." He said looking away.
~Idiot! Stop apologizing. She's just a girl. There's nothing special about her..besides the fact that she's adorable.~ He thought his face turning a bright red.
Hinata stared down. But glanced up when she thought he was looking at her. Sota turned away immediately.
"Hinata! Where are you!" Kiba yelled.
"Oh. I have to get going." She bowed then left.
"Oh um bye." He said. He sighed and slid down on a tree.
"...Hm. To think, my kunai found my crush. That's funny." He said throwing it. It hit the center of the tree.
~Elsewhere~
Yoshi walked along through the forest. She stopped to see a person in an open field. The person was Neji. She hid behind a tree. Neji was just standing in the center his eyes closed. But then kunai came shooting through the trees. Yoshi looked over to see shadow clones throwing the kunais at him. In an instant Neji spun around with lightning speed. A barrier appearing around him. They blocked the kunais and sent them back. Yoshi watched amazed.
She took back everything bad she had thought about him. Her face actually turned red at the sight of him training. But then she realized a kunai was headed straight for her! The kunai was caught a moment before it hit her. She fell back on the ground from fear. Neji stood over her. He had his usual serious look.
"Oh...hey Neji." She said.
"I would prefer to train alone. And if you are going to spy on someone don't make yourself known." He said before walking away.
"Well excuse me. I thought your skills were cool that's all." She said getting up.
"Hey wait a minute! You jerk you could've killed me!" She yelled.
"I didn't do anything. It was your carelessness that almost got you killed. Don't blame me because you can't dodge." He said leaving the area.
"Why you-" She cut herself off by throwing a kunai in his direction. The kunai came back at lightning speed. She hid behind the tree.
"I'll get you for this."