Ah but alas I did not pee myself on the desk. I didn't even get to squat before the classroom door slid open, the chatter of ten thousand Bart's instantly dwindled down like a burnt out candle. An adult smoothly walked in, footsteps not making a sound as he strolled in front of the podium. His tan nose was decoded with a cool looking scar and his fawny hair looked as if he'd just...um rolled around in bed. With a friend of course.
I instantly respected him from the way the class listened. Damn, controlling a bunch of bedwetters is not easy I mused. The class was instantly silent, just what kind of teacher was this? I perked my soft ears, eager to know.
Just then the still atmosphere was shredded into ribbons as the class rioted once more.
"Sensei Sensei! Ino said a swear word!" The brown haired girl piped up, sticking her hand right into the air.
"No I didn't! Sensei you can't believe what Judy says!" The Ino Girl defenced fiercely, arms crossed as if she had just been wronged. "Right Sakura-chan?" She turned to a docile pink haired girl next to her, sending her friend a meaningful look.
"Y-yes Ino-Chan is r-right!" She replied meekly, soft voice barely heard over the screaming and chatter. She realised that her words were drowned out by the sounds of many and slumped back dejectedly. Awww what a poor lass I thought.
"Sensei Sensei lookie here!" A kid broke into the conversation, holding up a crayon drawing of what looked to be a person holding a giant fork."do you like it Sensei? It's you holding a sword!" He exclaimed excitedly, bouncing on his tippy toes.
"Iruka-Sensei start the lesson already I'm borreeed." Another kid spoke up at the back. The dog barked because dog. He does that a lot.
Hmmmm maybe I should meow more...
"Tisk" a very pineapple looking lad gritted his teeth in agreement, head resting on his hands. The kid with cute little symbols of his face next to him seemed to be conflicted. To eat or not to eat, that is the question.
The teacher looked a bit nervous now, hurriedly replying to one kid after another, failing to settle everyone down and start the lesson.
My senses were instantly overwhelmed again and all respect I had for Iruka-Sensei went down the drain alongside my hearing. Goodbye hearing, I'll miss you! I sent it off with a sniff. Glancing back I was surprised at how silent Naruto seamed, I would have pegged him to be one of the loudest ones...now that I think about it...I slowly edged away from him.
Better safe than sorry
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Okay so Naruto did end up saying something, but whatever he said was drowned out by the sounds of the class. He tried speaking louder and then the kids around hom spoke louder in retaliation, everyone wanting to be heard. Thus it ended up in a shouting match only to be settled by the teacher.
Me? I hid under the desks the whole time because I can't talk.
Not yet at least...
Right now Iruka has started the lesson, truthfully I wasn't paying any attention. It started off interesting with Chakra theory and then spiral down hill into the philosophy of using chakra wisely because shit can be blown up with it.
Meanwhile I entertained myself with the vibrations of the wooden desk as people moved about in the building. I had learnt long time ago that animal senses are so far heightened it's not even funny. I could sometimes see UV light as well, let along feel the vibrations of the earth through my paw pads. It was an interesting sensation, a deep hum at the back of my mind, familiar like a heartbeat and yet wild like the wind.
It had its perks.
Glancing up from my lazy position sprawled on the desk I could see Naruto slowly drift of to dream land. One cheek resting in his palm and one hand idly petting me as he tried to stay awake. Now I understood that Iruka was a new teacher (from the way he handled the kids earlier it didn't take a genius to tell) but that man was crazy if he was trying to teach philosophy to a bunch of hyperactive kids.
Speaking of Iruka, why was I allowed to stay in class? Why was the dog allowed to stay in class? I'm so surprised that the possibility of one of us dropping a stink bomb didn't scare him enough to throw us out. Must be another ninja thing...
Or maybe he's lazy and would rather deal with things later than sooner, which I could totally get behind.
A few kids giggled at the back of the classroom and I could faintly make out the Ino girl's voice. Iruka would sometimes sush them but they'd just start talking again in a few minutes, oh I pity him.
But let's get to the matter at hand, I could feel a great burning sensation on my flank. And unlike the first time it wasn't the burning sensation of talons, but rather a kid's piercing glare.
Don't they know to not stare at a cat? That's how you challenge them to fight...I'll plow your fields kid, trampe your crops and tear your curtains.
It was Sasuke, surprisingly as he spent the first ten minutes of class ignoring everyone and everything around him. His attitude was vastly different from the one yesterday, much more withdrawn and reserved. Strange kid.
Sat obediently on the connected desk things next to ours he stared at me, stared and stared some more. I wonder if he was still breathing at this point but no matter because I stared back.
Ha! See how you like it.
He didn't back down in the staring, eyes like the deep dark pools of a well. If you looked closely enough there was a small hint of curiosity and maybe even a frog, I wonder if he remembered me? Frankly I should have known that he went to this academy. He did look around the same age as Naruto here.
I was very tempted to go up to him and ask about what happened after he went inside the building but alas I couldn't talk.
The staring continued for quite some time before Naruto's hand suddenly stopped. I looked up onto to see him staring at Sasuke too. Ha! It's two against one now Sasuke, you stand no chance I thought, turning back to the lad. But instead of the slightly indifferent stare from before this one was full of irritation and childish anger...? What?
I looked between Naruto and Sasuke, Naruto seemed to be glaring as well for some reason. Man what happened between these two brats to make them dislike each other already? It was like a week or so into the school year, I'd know from all the terrible back to school posters shop keepers hung up and forgot to take down.
I waved a paw in Naruto's face, no response. I looked back to Sasuke and tossed a rubber at him...it didn't even make it past my desk...
But still no response!
I huffed. Are they going to kiss or something? I was just about ready to fling myself at either Naruto or Sasuke but was unfortunately interrupted by a certain blond.
"BEE!" Ino suddenly shreaked at the back of the class, prompting any nearby student to start screaming bloody terror. My ears once again took a beating as more and more students scrambled to get away from the 'bee'.
Iruka blinked in surprise, quickly coming over to check on the 'bee'. The yellow thing flew around the classroom and darted up close from student to student, making kids scream and shriek as loud as they can whilst they fled for cover. I dodged under the desk at that and covered my ears as Iruka again struggled to calm everyone.
Damn human spawnlings
Naruto shreaked too and ducked under with me while I could see a bit of black from over Naruto's shoulder, looks like Sasuke didn't care much for bees.
Sasuke was too cool for bees.
"Why on earth is a bee in the classroom?" I heard a lad mutter under their breath in irritation. I'm putting my money on the pineapple looking kid.
Loud thumping footsteps could be heard outside our classroom and a teacher bursted in with a loud bang. "What's going on?" They demanded, barely audible over the sounds of screaming, sirens and hellfire.
"BEE!" The class minus a select few screamed in unison.
And that's how first period went.
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You know, not being able to talk sure is inconvenient. I know my type of 'cat' can talk but damn is it hard. Well I guess I'm technically not a cat per say...
I tried, I really did.
I spent the rest of that day trying to say the word "Food" not only for the mental torture but I figured that the word would probably communicate better than my growling stomach. I could say "Fo" but had trouble pronouncing "oo" and "d" with my untrained vocal cords, surprisingly my voice was not as high as you'd expect it to be. A mix between high and low but it was much better than some of the human child's voices. With a sore throat and a determined heart (fueled by a growling stomach) I practiced, practiced and practiced.
The day went on and when I was not making weird faces trying to speak I was observing and people watching.
An interesting bunch they were.
I noticed that all the younger ones has some type of hero worship towards Sasuke while disband for Naruto–which was odd because who could resist literal sunshine? The social hierarchy was very apparent with these kids. All the ones who didn't care and were mature for their age was on top. Then came Ino and her group, then the rowdy sport boys, then the 'normal' kids—and last but not least it was Naruto. But this was true only in our class. There were some much older students who towered above even Sasuke in popularity, well not by much but they still did. The reason for that I didn't know.
I'll have to figure that out later. We did have something interesting happen today though, at lunch break.
"Why do you have that cat?" A voice broke into me and Naruto's quiet daydreaming. There, sat under a nice shady tree we were snapped out of fantasyland by the sound of a monotone voice. A child's monotone voice to be precise.
Naruto took a second before responding, not yet registering who he was talking to. "Cat? He's my friend." He insisted, rubbing his eyes. They narrowing into a glare as his vision cleared up from being shut. "Sasuke?" He spoke up, surprised. "Why do you want to know?" He grumbled, jolting up to stand.
Wait what? He?
"It's clearly a girl. She's not your cat right?" Sasuke ignored Naruto's question, standing his ground as Naruto stood face to face with him; kind of tippy toeing to make himself seem taller.
Sasuke was totally tippy toeing too, the brat.
"No he's a boy and he's my friend." Naruto repeated, insistent. I suddenly felt that the conversation wasn't exactly about my ownership anymore. It was almost like watching a cockfight as the two physically challenged each other.
"Lookie lookie! Sasuke is talking to the dweeb!" Some kid whispered off in the background. Another gasped and joined in. "Sasuke is so brave!" They squealed, holding their cheeks.
Brave? For what? I wondered. There is too much I have missed out on in this village. Come on a girl needs some context!
Sasuke ignored them like a pro and grinned smugly. "You don't have friends, that means she's a stray right?" he taunted Naruto...kind of?
I heard some "oooos" in the background and inwardly wanted to slap myself.
"Actually yes, I've been wondering but how did you get a cat?" Pineapple Kid who just happened to pass by and was totally not eavesdropping asked. The young lad with the cute cheek markings peaked over, semi interested
Do I get a say in this conversation? Dammit I really should've learnt how to talk.
Naruto was about to go outrage over Sasuke's comment before pausing. He looked around at the other kids, a bit lost on what to do. He had never had so many people willing to talk to him and now they were all coming to him! A small spark of joy ignited within him before they were dashed away by one cold thought.
He glared more at Sasuke.
No, they didn't want to talk to him. They probably just wanted stupid Sasuke to notice them.
"He's not my cat but he's my friend" Naruto huffed, puffing out his adorable cheeks, voice a bit downcast. I frowned at the change in mood and leapt up onto his shoulder, meowing a "Are you okay?"
Naruto's browns relaxed a bit before reaching up to pat me, I purred in response.
Some of the kids watching and not minding their own damn business made a small "awww" sound but not Sasuke.
Never Sasuke.
I pouted at him. Dammit admire my cuteness, I'll make you say "aww" one say I swear. I pledged inside my mind. No one could resist a cute itty bitty kitten. No one. Speaking of which the pineapple dude didn't either, the kid already walking off by now with his foodie friend. Ohhhh I'll get you too just you wait.
My sharp eyes caught onto a slight twitch of Sasuke's fingers and I grinned happily, making my purring louder. Muahaha he wants to pat too.
I expected Sasuke to leave just as the pineapple kid did but instead he took a step forwards, right in Naruto's face now. Naruto gulped, a bit on edge as he didn't know what his sworn enemy wanted, if it was a fight he'd gladly deliver!
"You, do you remember me?" Sasuke asked in a moonstone voice again. Which was a bit off throwing as his voice was still that of a six year old's.
Dude you're talking to a cat, I don't know what to tell you...
Not knowing how to respond I just said "Toilet seat" out loud. Of course to the human ear all they heard was a "meoww." He could decipher it any way he wanted to.
"Ah, so you do remember me." He nodded to himself, satisfied. He was young and yet he acted so much older than he really was, did he have a strong role model he takes after or something? Maybe it was that grandma lady from the other day.
Naruto looked between us with a small frown. How did Sasuke of all people know his friend? He felt a bit more uncomfortable.
"Diarrhoea." I replied, settling onto Naruto's shoulder and giving him a lick on the cheek. I could literally sense his mood dampen and it stressed me.
"Ah I see." He replied as if I was telling him an interesting story.
In the distance the bell rung and commotion spread throughout the students, conflicted on staying and watching or being good and heading back to class.
The corner of Sasuke's lips twitched downwards and he took that as his que to leave. He nodded to me in farwell, throwing a quick "Thank you for yesterday" over his shoulder like a cool kid as he left. Fangirls instantly surrounded him, probing and asking questions. He froze up a bit and quickened his pace only to run into more.
I snickered inside my mind, way to act high and mighty. "Goats pee on themselves for mating!" I called out back to him. He'll probably interpret that as a goodbye but he'll never know the true meaning...hehehe.
Things gradually died down after that and classes continued 'normally' without all the staring and bees. I stayed under the desk at this point gargling and making odd sounds as quietly as I could. By the end I could finally say the word "FoOd" with a slight mishap, it was a good thing no one noticed.
Man was I exhausted...
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§|Quick Sasuke's POV|§
I pushed the door, heart beat quickening it's pace as I stepped inside the well kept and clean smelling room. The curtains were drawn and inside was illuminated by nothing but natural light. Giving it a peaceful atmosphere. I could feel myself relax in the familiar and comforting environment.
"Oni-san I saw that cat again today."
He looked up from his ninja scroll, probably reading something with long complicated words that I couldn't understand.
"Ah." He spoke, pausing to mark his place with a paper bookmark. "Did you now? Could it speak?"
I shook my head but have a verbal answer anyways, voice warm with a doting tone. "No but she could understand me! And she had bright golden eyes!" I grinned freely.
Itachi "hmmed" in thought, eyes glancing over to the scroll in his hands as if trying to decide something. He always did that when going into deep thought, but I didn't mind. Oni-san was very busy nowadays and so I enjoyed every moment I had with him. He wasn't overbearing, loud or obnoxious. He didn't treat me like glass but he did not scorn me either. Around him I didn't have to be the perfect Uchiha, I could just be myself. Act my age.
Curiosity got the best of me and I leaned over to have a look at the scroll.
There in big red calligraphy characters I could barely make out the words "Bakeneko."
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Ahh Finished! Can anyone guess what I'm planning to do with Ari? :D
This chapter is unedited so far ;-;
But regardless, thanks for reading!