'But Kaaaaaakaaaaashiiiiii-senseeeeeeeeeeeei I wanna wake her up now. Why do we always have to wait?' Naruto's whiney voice woke me from a rather pleasant slumber as I blinked awkwardly at the bright light filtering into my room from the open window.
'Because patience is a virtue, both of which you lack' Sakura huffed as Kakashi gave an amused chuckle.
'Now Sakura' he chided as the pink haired girl crossed the room to my bed and checked what I assumed was my IV line.
'HEY SHES AWAKE!!' Naruto hollered as suddenly there was a group of people huddled around my bed. I blinked, what was going on?
I recognized Naruto, Sasuke, Sakura, Kakashi, Ino, Temari, and Hinata. Beside them was a boy who looked like Hinata, a guy in green spandex like Gai, a boy with a dog on his head and a pudgy boy munching on a bag of potato chips.
'Uh…. Hi?' I said as the dog boy sniffed me. I blinked; this was too weird for me.
'Is it true that you fair maiden bested Orochimaru the evil snake in battle?!' the boy in green spandex asked as I nodded.
'Yea, that's why I'm in this bed and had my nerves repaired from the neurotoxin' I stated as everyone seemed really impressed by me. Kakashi left the group of young people and chose to lean against the window frame instead.
'How did you do it?" Naruto asked as Sasuke regarded me with an icy expression. It seemed he didn't like the fact that I had bested the evil snake. I wondered why.
'That is a secret Naruto. A ninja never reveals her jutsus' I said as the boy looked crestfallen. I ruffled his hair. 'But I could show you a cool technique to make snow' I said as he immediately brightened.
'Ok!' he grinned as Hinata blushed and put her head down. I laughed as it quickly turned into coughing before a glass of water was shoved under my nose. I thanked Sakura as I used my super speed jutsu to down the water before any of them could see my face.
'Ah much better' I sighed as everyone blinked.
'You're like Kakashi-sensei with your speed, that's so unfair!' Naruto whined as Sakura smacked him over the head.
'If you spent more time training and less time whining you could know all of these jutsus too you idiot!' Sakura roared as I put a hand on her arm. She calmed immediately as Naruto cowered under my bed from her wrath.
'Now when can I le-' the door slammed open as the hokage stormed into the room looking absolutely furious. I gulped as everyone looked startled.
'EVERYONE OUT!' she bellowed as everyone booked it out the door. She caught three people before they could make an escape. Sasuke, Hinata and the boy who looked like Hinata. Kakashi remained statuesque by the window as I pulled my knees up to my chest. This woman scared the crap out of me; there was something about her that I just did not want to mess with.
'I have some rather interesting news.' I felt the ANBU guard's chakra levels outside of the door as she waved some papers in front of me.
I blinked. Everyone else looked at one another.
'What is it Hokage-dono?' the boy who looked like Hinata asked as Tsunade looked at me with a sigh.
'Some news I hope that I'd never be revealing.' She said as the door opened and a man who looked much like Hinata walked into the room. 'Afternoon Hyuuga-san' she greeted as the man looked at the hokage rather confused. Then he looked at me and his eyes went wide. I blinked, what was going on?! The tension was about ready to snap as Kakashi put his hand on my shoulder. I hadn't realized this but I was actually shaking.
'Maybe this isn't a good time Hokage-dono, Yukiko-san is just recovering from an intense healing session' Kakashi stated as Tsunade looked really sorry about the news she had.
'I'm sorry Kakashi but I've out this off long enough and after I was faxed these results from the lab I had no choice but to address this issue. The elders are already talking as are some of the other older people in Konoha.' She stated as I looked at Kakashi, he gave my shoulder a squeeze as Sasuke came to sit on the end of my bed.
'What does this have to do with me?' he asked as I wanted to kick him. That kid needed to learn some manners and respect for others.
'Oh this has to do with you alright you little traitor' she snapped as Hinata's father I assume grabbed the papers from Tsunade. His face paled as he read before handing the papers back. What did those papers say! I wanted to know so badly but it would be bad for to use my eye technique in front of all of these people.
'Well, Sasuke and Hinata it turns out that because of someone's blunder you actually have an older sister and her name is Yukiko' Tsunade's statement froze the whole room. My mouth dropped open as everyone turned to look at me.
'What the fuck?!' The Male Hinata exclaimed as he looked at Tsunade.
'You have to be kidding' Sasuke muttered. Hinata fainted. Kakashi gave my shoulder a squeeze as I floundered and Hinata's father looked at me coldly.
'I am not Kidding' she said as Sasuke grabbed the papers from her and read through them. Hinata's father was now going red as he glared at Kakashi and I then jabbed a finger at Kakashi.
'Your father really was pathetic. He couldn't even carry out a mission to get rid of an abomination properly!' He sneered as I grabbed the man's hand.
'Do. Not. Talk. To Him. Like. That. Do you understand me? Am I correct in assuming you slept with Sasuke's mother and I was the end result?' My mind was racing trying to make connections as I twisted the man's hand rather painfully.
'Let him go Yuki-san' Kakashi's voice was quiet as I let his hand go. The man rubbed where I had been holding. I hoped it bruised.
'Now everyone calm down. There is an explanation needed.' Tsunade said as four angry pairs of eyes turned to look at her.
'You think?' Sasuke spat as Tsunade gave him a hard look but he said no more.
'Now Yukiko you have no parents I am correct in assuming.' She stated as I nodded mutely. "Now about 23 years ago before Sasuke's mother Mikoto, and Hinata's father Hiashi were married they worked on the same team and could be seen around from time to time. Both knew they were betrothed to their various clans and I have no idea why but someone slipped up and the next thing we knew there was a baby on the way.' Tsunade glared as Hiashi as he just looked angry at the fact that I was still alive.
'The next thing we knew was that Mikoto vanished for a year to a remote training mission. When she came back it was like nothing had ever happened.' Kakashi stated as Tsunade cleared her voice.
'But that was not the case because a baby girl was brought to the Hokage's office by Mikoto and she pleaded with the fourth hokage for the baby to be taken far away from here even though she knew the order by Hiashi had been to kill the child upon sight of it.' She stated as I glared at the man now going purple across the room.
'My father was the man assigned to kill the child. But for some reason, he never said why but he just couldn't kill something so innocent so he took the baby as far away as he knew. He went to the assassin village of Rin high in the mountains. He was gone for months but when he returned he simply stated the baby had died during a fight. That was the end of the matter. Everyone believed the child to be dead.' Kakashi said as I looked at them.
'But that's not the case' I said with a rather catty grin. Sasuke looked like his head was going to explode as the Hyuuga male looked like he wanted to kill Hiashi who had his head in his hands.
'So, with this now apparent we have a little situation on our hands. The elders want Yukiko-san banished from Konoha. They think she's more trouble than she's worth. But the issue is that she is the heir to the entire Uchiha family fortune.' Tsunade stated as mouths gaped.
'I what?!' I snapped. I thought my head was going to explode as I looked at Sasuke. He was my little brother and Hinata was my little sister. What the hell had I gotten myself into?
'The Uchiha family was a matriarchal family. All females in that family inherited before the males. Seeing as you are the only female Uchiha even if you're only half Uchiha you are entitled to the entire Uchiha fortune.' Tsunade stated as I blinked. Wow. I was stunned.
'The Hyuuga's are a patriarchal family so you are technically a branch family in their eyes. Even if you are half of the head family.' Kakashi stated as Tsunade nodded. I blinked, Hiashi = father, Sasuke=brother, Hinata=sister. I had a family. Wait then where was my mother?
'So what happened to my mother?' I asked assuming the worst seeing as she wasn't present. The room went silent again as it was Sasuke who spoke.
'Our brother Itachi murdered her along with the rest of our clan' he said so coldly I felt the room cool dramatically it seemed. I looked at the bed sheets. That must've been what Teacher had said about doing something so unforgivable that no one would understand even if they had been in that same position.
'I see. So what does this mean?' I stated as everyone looked at me shocked. This was getting old.
'Well you're head of the Uchiha's I guess that means that well…. Uh... I don't really know what it means but now you are actually from the fire country so you have a dual citizenship with ice.' Tsunade said as I nodded. The room seemed to relax as Hiashi left the room still an interesting shade of purple. Tsunade went to check on Hinata as the other Hyuuga boy left and Sasuke just stared at me.
I grasped Kakashi's hand as he looked surprised by the action.
'Are you alright?' I asked as the look he gave me held such utter exhaustion and sadness I actually wanted to cry for him.
'I'm fine' he stated. He was a damned good actor I'd give him that as Hinata seemingly came round. I lay back against the pillows to soak in the new information.
I had a family, a really messed up one but I had a family. I had a last name. Uchiha. A grin spread across my face as Kakashi leant against the window again.
'You know now you'll have to be tested to see if you have the sharingan and byakugan' Sasuke said as I looked at him. He seemed rather lonely in the corner. I shrugged.
'I have neither of those so I'm safe, come over here.' I said lying through my teeth as he came to stand beside my bed. He regarded me coldly. I sighed. 'First off stop glaring at me seriously aren't you glad that you have a big sister?' I asked as Sasuke looked away from me distinctly.
'You better not stand in my way of killing our brother' he stated as I raised an eyebrow.
'Why not? If he's our brother he should at least have a fair trial before you hack his head off with that boringly straight sword' I stated as Sasuke gave me an arctic cold glare.
'He killed our entire clan!' He exclaimed as I poked him. He blinked 'what are you doing?!' he snapped as I looked up at him.
'You're alive, as am I, and so is he. Therefore our clan is not entirely gone unless you and he cant reproduce then I guess I'm stuck with that job. Damn and I never though I wanted kids.' I mumbled as Sasuke's eye began to twitch. Kakashi put his hand on my shoulder again to stop me as I smiled at my brother.
'Sorry Sasuke-kun. Just let me talk with him before you hack his head off.' I said as Sasuke looked rather stressed. I gave him a hug. He froze at the foreign contact as I gently let go and sat back on my bed.
I saw a red tint on his cheeks before he marched from the room. Kakashi gave a chuckle as I sighed and stretched. I felt amazing, better than I ever had. I lay back on my bed as the door crept open and a stack of papers with orange legs walked into the room. I blinked as the enormous stack was set heavily on the end of my bed.
'From Tsunade with love' Naruto said as he leant on the stack. I gulped. All of those papers I had to read and sign I assumed as Kakashi gave a chuckle.
'Yes the paperwork for being the head of a clan. I can help you get through it if you like' Kakashi stated as I looked at him. Was he really going to be that kind because I had no idea what I was going to do with all of that paperwork.
'Really?' I asked as he nodded. I hugged him as Naruto laughed and took a seat on the bed beside me.
'So you're really Sasuke's older sister?' he asked as I blinked.
'How did you -?' I grinned and ruffled his hair. He grinned.
'Eavesdropping jutsu' he grinned as Kakashi shook his head. I laughed.
'You sneaky little bastard' I teased as Naruto grinned from ear to ear.
'You shouldn't be encouraging him' Kakashi said blandly as I shrugged.
'Well Naruto remember that there are times that eavesdropping is good. That wasn't one of them but the secret is out now so I'm not surprised you're the first to know.' I said as he nodded looking absolutely serious.
'Oh yea Ino said that you were free to go and that if you have any problems to talk to Sakura-chan.' He said as I nodded. I looked at myself. Once again in a hospital gown with thankfully Kakashi's tank-mask covering my nose and mouth.
'So anyone have clothing?' I asked as both men exchanged looks. I guessed not.
'Ill go try and find you some pants and a coat Yuki-chan' Naruto said and scampered from the room. I laughed and read the first page of the stack that Naruto had left in his wake.
I got through the first few lines of the legal writing before I felt like my brain was running out of my ears because of all of the flowery round about words that had been written on the documents.
'Ow my brain' I put the page back as Kakashi laughed and took the same page. He seemed to read it in a few moments before he laughed.
'Yours will be easier than what I had to go through. You're written in the will it seems' as he pointed to a spot on the page. I read it. It said nothing about my name the terms used was a biological daughter of Mikoto Uchiha. Well that was vague yet specific at the same time.
'I never was good with all of the legal writings and formalities. I can act formal and understand protocols. But writing formalities for different countries is a mystery to me since I've had to learn four different languages' I sighed and Kakashi raised his eyebrow.
'You know four languages, that's very impressive. Most children here are only taught to be fluent in their own language.' He said as I lay back on my bed.
'We were trained to know at least three. I took an interest in the language here so I became fluent in your language. Otherwise you'd never understand me. The language in Rin and the great ninja territories don't even you the same alphabet. You'd be completely lost there.' I said as Kakashi nodded.
'So no documents from Rin could be understood here am I correct in assuming that?' he asked as I thought about it.
'No you could if you knew the language in Rin and our cryptic codes.' I stated as he relaxed against the bed frame.
The door opened as Naruto and Sakura walked into the room. Naruto carried a pair of teal scrub pants and a blue scrub shirt as he passed them to me. Sakura took the I.V. out of my hand as she gave me a brief check over. She hustled Naruto and Kakashi out of the room as I changed into the scrubs she had provided me with. They were a little snug as I stepped out into the hallway.
Naruto and Kakashi were talking about something as they both stopped the moment we walked into the hall.
'I have a few more patients to visit so I'll see you at home' Sakura waved as she disappeared up the hall.
'Let's go to Ichiraku ramen Kakashi-sensei!' Naruto exclaimed as I grinned. Ramen, of course it was every teenaged boy's favorite food.
'Alright' Kakashi said as he glanced at me. I smiled as Naruto looped his arm through mine.
'Awesome!' Naruto dragged us out of the hospital as the bright sun as I blinked owlishly. The young man on my arm all but dragged me down the street. Kakashi kept pace with us as suddenly someone knocked into me.
I tripped planting my hand in front of me and spinning myself around to land on my feet as I looked at the person who knocked into me. I looked up to see a pair of white eyes close to my own before I was looking at nothing.
'Sorry about that Yukiko-san' the other Hyuuga male stated as someone jabbed my in the shoulder. What now. I turned around to see an enormous fist flying my way. I moved my head quickly to the right as the punch missed.
I grabbed the person's arm and tugged forward throwing them off balance and to my side. Then I felt someone creating a jutsu behind me from the swell of chakra. I jumped to the left then onto the roof of a nearby building as I looked down on the scene where I had been standing.
'Shikamaru, Neji, Chouji why are you attacking Yukiko-chan?' Naruto snapped as the boys all looked at one another. I sighed and sat on the roof, my legs dangling over the side as I looked at my new friends. A large young man in red battle armor with spiky hair from the hospital and a really scrawny young man with his hair pulled back into a ponytail as he slouched into view.
'Eh, you mean she's not an enemy? What a drag and here I almost used my jutsu' the slouchy young man said as Naruto looked rather annoyed.
'She was with us why would you attack her?' Naruto spat as I sighed.
'Boys' I called as they all looked up at me, realizing I was still there. They were all surprised to see me up on the top of the store front. I jumped down landing beside Kakashi as he kept reading his porn.
'So you're the new kunoichi Hokage-sama hired. It's true you do look like the Hyuuga's. Don't get mad at me Neji it's the truth.' So that was the Hyuuga boy's name. I looked at the ponytail sporting teen.
'Yes, I'm Yukiko from the village hidden in the ice. It's nice to meet you.' I said as the guy in the battle armor laughed.
'And you were suspicious of her Shikamaru!' he continued to laugh as the slouching teen shot him an amused look.
'I wasn't the one who just about smacked her into oblivion now was I?' he muttered as the armored teen just laughed.
'Yea, sorry about that' he said as I saw Sasuke stepping out of a weapons store with a paper bag in hand.
'Hey Sasuke-kun!' I waved him over as he looked up and grudgingly came over to stand with the others. They seemed rather uncomfortable as Chouji shifted from foot to foot and Shikamaru distinctly watched my brothers every move.
'What did you want?' he asked rather blandly as I shrugged.
'What do you want for supper I'm going to go grocery shopping' I said as everyone just gave me a weird look. What, was it so weird that I wanted to make supper?
'Well?' I asked as my voice seemed to shock people back to their senses.
'I like… sushi, vegetarian sushi' he said quietly but icily as I nodded. The other's mouths dropped open. It was rather unexpected that he'd like sushi of all things I expected him to like udon or ramen or something.
'Sushi it is then!' I said as Chouji looked at me.
'You actually eat that stuff?' he stated as I nodded.
'Yea I don't mind it. The pickled ginger is my favorite, although I prefer stew' I said as they looked confused. 'Never mind about the stew, but yea I do eat sushi from time to time.' I said as Chouji laughed.
'I never eat it but then again I prefer barbeque or chips.' He said as Shikamaru elbowed him.
'Yea that's why you're not a pretty boy like Uchiha Chouji' he laughed as Chouji gave him a dark look before laughing. I rolled my eyes, boys will be boys. I did need to go grocery shopping thought as I noticed Sasuke had disappeared along with his brown shopping bag.
'I'll see you boys around. Try not to fall into anyone Neji-kun' I waved as he blushed slightly. The other two waved to us as Kakashi and Naruto escorted me around the corner.
'They're so annoying.' Naruto huffed as I laughed and scruffed his hair.
'You're one to talk' Kakashi muttered as I noticed he had put away his book for a moment. Naruto glared at his sensei.
'At least I'm not a pervert!' He rounded on Kakashi as I sighed and clapped a hand over my forehead.
'Now Naruto, it's not nice to call people names when they do not represent that remark' he stated as I snickered.
'I think I heard the pot call the kettle black' I snickered as Kakashi gave me a look that promised pain in the future for that remark. Naruto looked confused as I changed the subject.
'So where would be the best place to get stuff for sushi around here' I asked as Naruto was right on the ball.
'That would be Fugu's seafood' he said as I nodded and he towed me once again down a different street. The shopping was done rather easily as Naruto pretty much begged us to go to Ichiraku ramen for lunch. It was good I had to admit as I saw the girl Naruto had met for a date the one time. She really did seem like a sweet girl as I downed my bowl of ramen and Naruto took on three. I paid as I felt Kakashi slip money into my back pocket of my scrubs before we left. Silly man feeling bad for a working woman paying for his meal I didn't give it back to his right away. I was going to wait for an opening to give it back inconspicuously.
'We're home!' I called as I heard music from upstairs. I assumed it was Sasuke as I set the groceries on the kitchen counter. I turned around and ran smack into Kakashi's chest. My foot slid on the hardwood as his arm grabbed me against him so quickly I hadn't registered I had been falling until I was at a 45 degree angle from the floor.
'Good catch Kakashi-sensei!' Naruto clapped as I felt a blush work its way onto my face.
'You should be more careful yuki-san' he muttered as he righted me. His hand grazed the back of my arm as he moved past me and into the living room.
I wasn't sure what just happened as Sakura's head appeared by the staircase.
'Do you want any help Yukiko-senpai? Sasuke-kun said you were making vegetarian sushi' she seemed rather gushy today as I shook my head. What was with that man and being seductive?
'Yes I'd love some help Sakura-chan, if Sasuke-kun wants to help he can too' I said as I turned to see Naruto behind me.
'Why don't you just call Sasuke Otouto or nii-chan?' Naruto's mouth was open before I could slap my hand over his mouth. I saw Sakura's eyes widened as I cured the blonde idiot for his stupidity. I glared at him as I saw him realize his obvious mistake. 'Wait, I mean… oops?' I smacked my forehead as Sakura came downstairs.
'You're Sasuke's Onee-san?' she stated as I sighed and rubbed the bridge of my nose.
'Yes, half sister it seems that we share the same mother.' I said as I noticed Sasuke's raven hair coming down the staircase.
'And it was to be kept a secret until moron here blurted it out for the world to hear.' Sasuke was sarcastic as I saw Naruto's temper rising.
'HEY I THINK SAKURA-CHAN DESERVES TO KNOW SEEING AS SHE IS DATING YOU!' He roared as I blinked as did Sasuke.
'I'm not dating Sakura' he stated as I saw a slight pang of sadness go through the pink haired girl's eyes. I sighed, ah the drama of being 17.
'But you are courting her correct Nii-chan?' I stressed as he met my hardened gaze with a level one of his own.
'True enough' he stated as I sighed. Kakashi had stood up at the bickering that had been going on between his students as I went back into the kitchen and slumped into one of the bar chairs. I had a massive headache coming on from all of the yelling and drugs I had been on in the past few days. I could feel it starting right behind my eyes and traveling back to the back of my neck as I put my head on the table.
'Are you alright Yuki-san?' Kakashi's voice was almost concerned as I saw him setting out my forgotten ingredients and getting knives and cutting boards to start on the vegetables.
'No, I have a massive headache coming on' I stated not looking up as I heard the grocery bags rustle before I felt warm hands on the back of my neck and shoulders.
His hands were magic as I could actually feel the tightened muscles relax as he hit a pressure point and I had to bite my lip from moaning and turning into a puddle of pudding. My headache abated slightly as I heard Sakura stop bickering with Naruto and enter the kitchen. The sound of vegetables being chopped and the TV nearly lulled me to sleep especially with Kakashi working his magic on my neck.
'Sakura-chan can you hand me some acetaminophen' he asked as I sighed and actually let a small moan out as he hit another pressure point. There was shuffling around and a cupboard door slamming before two small tablets and a glass of water was shoved under my nose. I downed the tablets as Kakashi worked the last few knots in my neck loose. I sighed as he took a seat beside me.
'So Sakura, have you heard what was taken from the records office yet?' Kakashi asked as I listened to the conversation with my head resting on my arms. Sakura put the rice in the rice cooker as she shook her head.
'No, nothing was taken but there were papers everywhere and it looks like they were looking for something specific.' She stated as something rang a bell in my memory. Something specific? I recalled what Orochimaru had asked Kakashi for before his lackey had tortured him.
'Could it have been Orochimaru looking for the forbidden jutsu scrolls whereabouts?' I asked as both pairs of eyes turned to me and Sasuke leant against the door frame looking angry.
'Sounds like something he would do' Sasuke muttered as Sakura nodded gravely.
'Do you keep records of where you put certain documents like that?' I asked as Kakashi shook his head.
'No, that would be stupid. But to break into Konoha is just about impossible, breaking into the records room would require a great deal of talent.' Kakashi said.
'Or a really good concealment jutsu' I muttered into my glass as Sakura shook her head.
'No Yuki-senpai, the records room can only be accessed by a few people because of the ornate barrier system set up around it. The problem the investigators found was that the seal and barrier had been completely destroyed as if someone had overpowered the system.' She said as I put my head back on the counter.
'Were dealing with a ninja or group of ninjas who are highly skilled and want information. Konoha will be on the red alert-'Kakashi was cut off as there was a pouf of smoke and a small pug was sitting on the counter. I blinked as the jacket and forehead protector wearing dog sniffed me.
'Good evening' he said as I blinked then laughed. He had such a manly voice for a pug! How adorable! The pug gave me a weird look as he looked at Kakashi.
'You surround yourself with strange company Kakashi.' He said as the jounin shrugged. I put my head against the table as the small animal sat in front of Kakashi.
'What's up Pakkun?' Sakura asked as she gave him a piece of a pecan cookie from the cupboard. The dog happily snapped it up his petite curly tail wagging slightly.
'Just coming here to tell Kakashi that Tsunade needs him immediately to interrogate a young stone ninja that was caught sneaking across our northwestern border, thanks for the snack Sakura-san' The little dog said as he turned to look at the jounin. Kakashi sighed and stood.
'Let's go.' He said as Pakkun followed him.
'I'll save you some sushi!' Sakura called as Kakashi turned around.
'Don't worry about it I have to head over to the main house and feed the dogs anyway. Thank you thought Sakura' he said and disappeared out the front door.
I turned to look at Sakura as she got out the bamboo roller and the seaweed wrap.
'hey, why would Kakashi be called in for interrogation?' I asked as Sakura shrugged.
'I have no idea I never really thought about it. Maybe it had something to do with hiding his face?' she stated as my curiosity piqued.
'His face; Have you ever actually seen his real face?' I asked as she shook her head again spooning out some of the sticky rice.
'No we tried when we were kids but that didn't get us anywhere. Kakashi-sensei is one of the best ninja in Konoha, if not the world. There was no way a group of mere genins were going to find out what the great copy ninja Kakashi has under his mask' she laughed as I threw in a laugh to match.
I looked back into the other room to see Sasuke and Naruto glued to the TV. I guess there was a good program on as Sakura poked me and turned on the TV. She came over to me and leant against the table sporting a wicked grin as I leant back in my chair.
'What?' I asked quietly as she giggled.
'Kakashi-sensei definitely has something for you' she said as I rolled my eyes.
'Sakura- chan he is not. He trusts me as a teammate and maybe even a friend. That's it!' I stated as Sakura rolled her eyes.
'You should've seen Kakashi-sensei before you came along. He was so quiet and always seemed like he was a million miles away. He was always late for appointments and meetings making up bad excuses for why he was late. And whenever he wasn't on a mission no one could ever find him. It was like he disappeared off of the face of the planet. Not saying that Kakashi-sensei is still much like that but he seems a little more focused around you and almost a little surer of himself. It's so strange but when you were unconscious in grass the first thing he asked me was if you were still alive.' Sakura said as I looked at her.
'He could've asked that out of curiosity based upon it being beneficial not having a teammate keel over dead.' I stated as Sakura shook her head. She seemed to be getting agitated.
'No Yukiko-chan. The way he said it and the look on his face was enough to convince me that Kakashi-sensei feels something for you more than just friends' she finished quickly as I opened my mouth to protest but then closed it. I had noticed that Kakashi had been a little more open since the attack in grass. Especially after the weird memory sharing experience that still depressed me a little.
I sighed as Sakura went back to finishing the sushi rolls. I thought about it, from what Sakura had said the old Kakashi had resembled someone like me in Rin after Akio and Yuuto my beloved teammates had died. Those had been a hard few months after their deaths and teacher's disappearance. It was the first time I had truly felt alone and abandoned. But I knew I couldn't live like that, living in memories of things I could've changed, should've done to keep them from getting killed. From having Yuuto throw himself in front of the razor wire to save me from slicing my head off of my neck.
I put my head back down on the table. But now everything had changed again. I had a family here, a brother and a sister and friends, Saukra, Naruto, Kakashi.
Sakura set some sushi in front of me as I ate it not really paying attention to the idle chatter around me as the others ate. Maybe Kakashi was changing a little, letting some people in his little inner circle. It seemed that Sakura had been close to the copy ninja once but I could see that Sakura had taken her own path in life and my guess was the Kakashi had felt left behind. There was something about Sasuke that I knew Kakashi detested. I was planning on finding out what it was that made Kakashi so wary and angry almost in the teen's presence.
'Yukiko-chan?' Naruto waved his hand in front of my face as I looked at the others. I had completely zoned out as an enormous stack of papers caught my eye. I groaned I had forgotten about all of the Uchiha family paperwork. I looked at the sheets with annoyance as Naruto grinned from ear to ear.
'Kakashi-sensei just sent them over with Shikamaru, I think he hates you now for making him carry all of those.' Naruto laughed as smiled. Yes the lazy teen would hate me for making him do any kind of work.
'Plus, Naruto you forgot that Kakashi-sensei also mentioned to tell Yukiko-chan that he would help her over at his house later this evening around 7' Sakura said as I glanced at the clock. It was about 5:30 as I stretched. The massage had been amazing as I realized how badly I needed to shower.
'Eh leave those evil things there' I waved at the three foot mountain of paper and equally as high pile of scrolls as I wandered upstairs. My room was untouched from how I had left it before the mission minus my pack and sword and clothing had been placed on top of my nicely made bed. I rummaged in my traveling cloak for a crinkled and creased photo that I loved.
It was a photo of my assassin patrol the day we had all graduated. Teacher stood in the middle wit his characteristic stare glaring out of the photo with his left hand on my shoulder. I was standing in front of him a little to the right laughing holding hands with Yuuto to my right. He was a tall, athletically built, sky blue haired young man with intense brown eyes and a gentle smile as he looked at me. To the left of me sporting a huge grin was Akio with icy blue eyes and fire truck red hair in crazy dreadlocks. He had his mammoth of a sword swung over his shoulder as he gave the camera the victory sign.
I felt a few tears work their way to the surface as I set the photo beside my penguin alarm clock that I assumed Naruto had gotten for me. I sighed and smiled remembering how much happiness and joy had been in Yuuto's eyes when we had graduated.
I turned around and grabbed a spare of my own clothes and headed to the bathroom for a much needed hot shower.
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