Me: YAY LAST CHAPTER! I'll actually have finished a story. Fricken' eh.
Rin: Ooookay.
Shinta: GO YOU!
Me: Right.
Rin: Yumiko, Shinta and I,
Shinta: Are owned by said author.
Me: Everything else belongs to Masashi Kishimoto.
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The following day was spent well in the hospital. Kurenai and Asuma had reunited with Shinta, Kurenai tackling him to the ground. Currently they were out, getting Shinta into a traditional robe. This was not working well, since Shinta would always get sidetracked and want to head into other shops.
Rin and Kakashi were in Kakashi's room, him sleeping peacefully while Rin packed up and filled out paperwork for Kakashi's release. Rin never did like hospitals terribly but she could go in once in a while. Unlike her father who, once Tsunade and Sakura were out of earshot, begged her to get him out of the hospital as soon as possible. She had chuckled at this but obliged so now she sat, filling out paperwork. Actually she was finishing it.
Looking up from her work, she heard a knock at the door. She had sensed the chakra signatures coming down the hall accompanied by loud bickering. She chuckled at the sounds of the kunoichi. "Come in, but do be quiet, Yamanaka-san, Sakura-san, Hinata-sama, Tenten-san." She acknowledged and said kunoichi filed into the room.
"Just Tenten," Said kunoichi corrected.
Rin smiled. "What brings you four here?" She asked.
"You have to come with us!" Ino announced loudly.
Immediately, Sakura poked Ino. "Ino-pig! Be quiet! Kakashi-sensei is still—"
"Awake?" A male voice filled the room. Kakashi smiled at the girls. "Why would Rin have to come with you?" He asked, narrowing his eyes suspiciously at his old student.
"Shopping," Sakura answered nonchalantly.
"A-Anko-san j-j-just arrived back from h-her mission," Hinata explained.
"So we figured we'd take Rin out shopping, while you talked with her," Tenten finished.
"Mom's home?! Why didn't anyone inform me of this?!" Rin asked abruptly.
"Because you were cooped up here with Kashi-kun," A new voice said. "Haven't I already told you never to go on a mission without telling me first?" Anko leaned against the door frame.
"Mom!" Rin jumped up and hugged her mother. "You might've mentioned it," She muttered.
Anko chuckled. "Like your father, always with the excuses." She said.
Kakashi looked indignant and slightly ruffled. "I'm lying right here. Still recovering might I add, doesn't the 'be nice' rule still apply?" He asked.
"Not really," Anko grinned. "Now, Rin, why don't you go with Sakura, Hinata, Ino and Tenten? I have to talk with your father." She said.
"Alright," Rin reluctantly released her and followed the others out of the room.
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"RIN!" A rather hyper blur of green and brown tackled the young Hatake. It was as if he hadn't seen her for weeks rather than just for a couple hours.
"I missed you too Shinta," She giggled as he got off her looking apologetic. He held his arm out, which she took and he pulled her off the ground.
"What're you doing out of the hospital?" He asked.
Rin grinned. She had been admitted to the hospital under observation for any pains and rest. She settled for sleeping in the armchair in Kakashi's room. It wasn't only Kakashi's forms she was filling. "Shopping, I guess," She answered, taking hold of his hand. "What're we shopping for, anyway?" She narrowed her eyes suspiciously at each of the kunoichi.
"A yukata for you!" Ino immediately gushed.
"F-for the ceremony." Hinata explained.
"What ceremony?" Rin quirked an eyebrow.
"The Rokudaime's." Tenten stated factually.
"Since when?" Rin asked quizzically, her eyebrows furrowing together.
"During your little escapade," Sakura answered and squeaked when she was embraced from behind.
"We're shopping?" The deep voice of Sasuke asked; a small smile on his face at the squeak of his love. "Hello Rin, how are you today?"
"I'm fine, Sasuke-sempai," Rin answered respectfully. "Hyuuga-san good to see you." She saw the white-eyed male sneaking up behind Tenten, attempting to frighten her as well. She had easily foiled his plans.
"Hn," He growled sending a glare to her as he smiled innocently to an accusing glare of Tenten.
"So troublesome." Shikamaru crossed his arms, Temari accompanying him.
"'Mari-chan!" Shinta tackled the sand kunoichi and bear-hugged her.
"Hello Shinta." She greeted, hugging him back.
"You're not to visit until next week," He said. "Why come so early?"
"I wanted to see how you to made out, and Gaara had to visit with Tsunade on business. Kanky's off with him." She replied, grinning.
"Oh," Shinta looked as if he was going to say something else but a shout stopped him.
"Hinata-chaaaaaan!" This announced the arrival of the Kyuubi holder.
"Dobe, shut-up," Sasuke growled.
"What'd you say teme?" Naruto retorted.
"Shush." That single threatening word from Sakura had them both quiet.
"What's up?" Chouji had arrived, a smile on his rounded features. Ino smiled at him.
"Shopping, Chouji-kun!" She smiled and kissed his cheek.
"Shopping? How troublesome." Shikamaru grumbled.
"Everything's troublesome for you. Troublesome this, troublesome that." Temari teased with a grin on her face.
"Daaaaad! Can I hang wi'Mari now?" Shinta asked.
"Sure," Asuma answered. He stood with Kurenai, his arm around her waist.
"No use shopping in such a large group, it'd be too hard to move around," Rin announced.
"I agree." Sakura smiled.
"How about we meet at Team Seven's old training grounds after?" Naruto asked.
"Alright," Everyone chorused.
Thus, Chouji and Ino set off for shopping while Shikamaru, Shinta and Temari headed for the Hokage's tower. Asuma and Kurenai bid farewell and disappeared into the streets. Naruto and Hinata headed for Ichiraku's while Neji and Tenten went to the weapon's shop. That left Sakura, Sasuke and Rin to shop for Rin and Sakura's yukatas.
"So where would we find yukatas?" Rin asked.
"You don't know?" Sakura asked.
Rin shrugged. "Mom and Dad didn't show me and you hadn't yet. I figured it was only a matter of time before Ino found out and dragged me onto a ridiculous shopping spree."
Sakura had to sweat-drop at that and Sasuke let a smirk grace his lips.
"It appears she was going to do just that earlier. Am I correct, Sakura-chan?" He watched as Sakura smiled and then giggled.
"Okay, yeah she was going to do that. Luckily, you out of the hospital gained everyone's attention and made Ino forget that ridiculous idea." She grinned sheepishly.
"Oh right," Rin said.
They entered a rather nice looking shop and found it to be overflowing with clothing. "What would you like?" Sakura asked. "I come here often and know the seamstress," She smiled.
Rin didn't answer as she looked about the place in thought. She had gained the trait of taking awhile to answer. It was something Sasuke, Neji and her father often did. "This one," She held out a crimson yukata, silver flowers dotting along the bottom. The arms were long and flowing. "But, do you think I could add two things right here?" She asked pointing on the back, just below the collar.
"I could check." Sakura smiled. She left their side a few moments to talk with the young woman behind the counter.
"I hear you fought my brother," Sasuke said, his tone soft but anger lingered.
"With high difficulty." Rin found no point in denying it. "Don't dwell on it, sempai."
Before Sasuke could reply Sakura was back with the young lady. "Yumiko said she'd love to, she always likes to add a little jazz to whatever the costumer wants." She smiled.
"What would you like?" Yumiko asked in a gentle voice, soft violet eyes looking at Rin in curiosity.
Rin looked a little uncomfortable and motioned for her to bend a little. Yumiko obliged and Rin stood on tippy-toes to whisper in her ear.
Yumiko withdrew with a soft smiled on her porcelain face. "I could definitely do that." She said, taking the yukata from Rin's hands and disappearing into her back room.
"What'd you ask to be added?" Sakura inquired curiously.
"You'll see at the ceremony." Rin answered with a grin on her face.
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"As you all know this ceremony is to announce the Sixth Hokage of Konoha." Tsunade stated, looking into the crowd and seeing everyone present.
Gaara and Kankurou sat with Temari, Shikamaru and Shinta. Kurenai and Asuma sat next to them with Kakashi and Anko. Gai and Lee were also in that row too. As was Genma, Iruka and Ibiki.
Sasuke, Sakura and Rin sat alongside Naruto and Hinata. Beside them were Neji, Tenten and Chouji with Ino. Shino, Kiba and Akamaru took up residence in that row too.
The remaining Hyuugas were together in a row. As were the Harunos, Yamanakas, Akimichis, Naras and Tenten's mother and father.
"So now I am proud to announce that Konoha's number one unpredictable ninja is the Rokudaime." Tsunade grinned at the crowd as they stood in shock.
That silence was broken by Shinta, who bellowed, "WOOHOO!"
"DATTEBAYO!" Naruto exclaimed, dragging Hinata up with him as he bolted for Tsunade. "Really Tsunade-baa-chan?" He asked with sparkling eyes.
"Really you twit." She retorted and plunked the Hokage hat on his head.
"YAY!" He bellowed. "Hina-chan! That's great huh?" He asked and kissed her boisterously.
"Y-yes Naruto-kun it is." She smiled.
As people lined up to shake hands with Naruto and give their congratulations, whispers were sent through the crowd at the sight of the back of Rin's yukata.
Kakashi grinned at the sight. "Ah if only Obito were here to see this," He grinned.
On Rin's back were two small symbols below the collar, in black and white. The Uchiha Fan and a paw print.
Showing each clan's blood in her veins and all of the burdens that came with it.
She was the bridge between the light and dark.
Light was shining very brightly.