So, in case you missed the memo, this is part of a double update making up for the day my power was out. Make sure you read chapter 6!
~*~*~Black Ice~*~*~
Chapter 7
The place where Shino finally stopped was basically desolate.
The place was consumed by boulders and rocks, with no signs of life anywhere.
Shino stated, "With as few distractions as possible, both you and my bugs can focus on the objective."
I nodded and smiled in excitement, "I am so ready."
He nodded again and stated, "Please sit cross-legged on the ground with your hands in the tiger position."
I did as I was told and concentrated.
"Now hold perfectly still. These insects are rather touchy."
I felt the tiny prickles of tiny legs on my arms and legs as they settled.
Shino stated, "I will now begin. Please feel where the chakra is coming from within, and then push more chakra out if you can."
I nodded and felt tiny bites as the chakra bugs sucked ever so carefully.
I relaxed and tried to memorize the feeling of chakra being pulled.
It hurt, but I kept my concentration on track. I smiled as I got the feel for releasing chakra.
I clenched my hands together as I concentrated.
"Loosen your grip. It will muffle your chakra."
I grinned ever so slightly and, where the insects sucked, I gently pushed at my chakra.
I felt a strange sensation in my arms and legs as I did so. To me, it tickled. Much like when you rub your fingers lightly over the inside of your arms so it tickles.
I smiled at the feeling and pushed more and more out.
My eyes relaxed into this and I laid back into the ground and just fell into the sensation as I poured it out.
I felt Shino's hands grip my shoulders and shake me quickly to pull me from my trance.
He was completely serious as I opened my eyes and stopped the pull.
I groaned into the new pain and looked down. There were several tiny dots of blood on my arms from where I had sent out the chakra.
Shino stated, "Remarkable."
I was confused as he lifted my arm to examine.
"I would never have thought…" he trailed off.
I finally demanded, "What's going on? Why am I bleeding?"
He stated very firmly, "You sent chakra in the exact shape of my insect's bites out in tiny needles, something that would take a normal person a long time to master."
I looked at his masked face with nothing but confusion on my face.
He picked up my arm again and muttered, "Curious…"
Then, without any warning, he slung me over his back and jumped into the air.
I gripped onto him and screamed. He sighed and jumped faster into the town.
He landed in front of the Hokage mansion and let me down.
"Tsunade-sama needs to hear this."
I nodded and followed him inside.
He knocked on the door and she told us to enter.
Shino explained exactly what happened and looked to me.
"Show her."
I frowned, "What will happen if I can't wake back up?"
Shino didn't answer, but I sat anyway.
I rubbed my fingers over my arm. I still remembered the sensation of releasing chakra. It had felt so nice…
My hands pressed lightly together and I pushed it out. To me it felt more like pulling a plug keeping it in and just letting it flow out through the openings.
I relaxed again into the sensation and pushed it out just as before.
This time, however, I held it back some to keep from drifting off.
I concentrated on this and let it flow.
I felt Shino's hand on my shoulder and stopped it.
I looked up into Tsunade's almost… confirming look on her face, like she knew something. I frowned as she stated, "Please take her home, Shino. Let her rest."
Shino nodded and grabbed my arm.
"Can you walk?" he asked.
With a nod I follow him through the town and back to Shika's house.
Shikamaru was sitting on the porch with an astonished look as Shino and I appeared.
"So that's where you went, Morgan."
I nodded and Shino looked to me.
"Stay here until Tsunade calls for you. I have that feeling that she will."
I nodded and he left.
Shikamaru asked, "What in the world happened?"
I stated, "I used my chakra… and something odd happened, I suppose."
He gave me a funny look and followed me back inside his house.
~Kakashi~
He stood looking into a folder with a small frown under his mask.
He had found his answer.
"I must tell Tsunade-sama..." He bent his knees and clutched the papers to his chest as he poofed away.
~Morgan~
I really began to feel that chakra gone missing in the bath. I soaked long and reheated the water every now and then.
Shikamaru leaned against the door outside. I knew he wanted to know more, but I kept silent.
I eventually got out and dried. I pulled on some clean clothes and sighed. "I'm coming out now."
I walked out and straight into his questions.
"What did you mean something odd? What happened?"
I frowned and stated, "Shino said that I… used my chakra in a way that most people wouldn't be able to do without a lot of training."
He sighed, "Some people are special like that. You must be one of those."
I nodded, unconvinced. "Must be…"
He sighed, "Don't get all depressed. It's annoying."
I smiled, "You're right. I should be more excited! This means I can be a ninja now!"
Shikamaru smiled slightly, "You are such a drag!"
I laughed and he joined in.
We both beamed at one another as we walked off down the hall for lunch.
~Tsunade's office~
Her hands shook as she examined the file.
"You are right, Kakashi… You are 100% correct. We have found her…"
Kakashi frowned down to his feet and muttered, "I hoped I was wrong."
Tsunade cursed as she hit the table, "I can't believe this!"
Kakashi mumbled slightly, "What are your orders?"
She stated, "Wait until midnight. Then, attack."
