Chapter 7

Battle Tower

Tatsuke remained silent as Aya took the earth scroll and put it in her bag. "Now we head for the battle tower!" said Mitsuki cheerfully. "What's up Tatsuke?" asked Aya as she saw his expression. "Have you noticed that we haven't fallen into any traps what so ever?" he said sternly. Aya nodded in agreement. "It can't be can it?" said Mitsuki carefully. "Yes, It's Orochimaru," said Tatsuke as the curse glowed on Tatsuke's neck.

Tatsuke, Aya, and Mitsuki walked into the battle tower and looked around. "Hey look," said Aya as she pointed at the sign. "It says to open the scrolls," said Mitsuki. Tatsuke and Aya opened the scolls and dropped them on the ground as a chunin appeared. "Young Genin, I congratulate you. You are a record holder of eighteen hours," he said as he examined the genins. "Untouched. Incredible," he thought as he led them into the other room to wait for the other genins.

"What do we do while we wait?" commented as Aya walked to the center of the battle area. "Why don't we practice with a little chakra?" suggested Mitsuki. "Go ahead," said Tatsuke as he felt the curse with his finger. Mitsuki sighed and walked over to Aya and got into a fighting stance. "Let's not use too much chakra or hurt each other," said Mitsuki as she tackled Aya and the fight began.

Gaara, Temari, and Kankuro arrived at the battle tower two hours after Aya, and the gang. "Hey look," said Kankuro as he pointed at the fighting kunoichi. Aya took out her fans and threw them. Mitsuki got out of the way and jolted at Aya. Aya took out a kunai and the girls' kunais hit each others'. "Mitsuki, Gaara's here," grrd Aya. "Yeah?" replied Mitsuki as she twirled around Aya and put the kunai to her neck. "I win," she said. "Not really," yelled as Aya grabbed Mitsuki's head and twirled her into the air. "Nice move!" yelled Mitsuki. Aya then appeared in front of Mitsuki in an instant. "What superior speed," thought Temari, impressed. About two hours later Ino, Shikamaru, and Choji arrived. Tatsuke looked up at Ino and Shikamaru. Tatsuke jumped up to the balcony and shook Shikamaru's hand. "Hi, I'm Tatsuke Wakouji," he said. "Shikamaru," replied Shikamaru, annoyed. "Wow!" yelled Ino as she saw the power fans in action. "Oh, that's Aya Harushima and Mitsuki Koga," said Tatsuke. "They're my team mates"

After three hours everyone arrived, impressed at the two fighting kunoichi. "Okay Mitsuki, let's stop," said Aya. "Why you tired?" asked Mitsuki. "No, I barely used any chakra Mitsuki!" yelled Aya as she appeared on the balcony in a flash. All the kunoichi in the building seemed to be a little afraid of Mitsuki and Aya as Aya explained her fans to Sakura. Sasuke then walked over to Sakura. "Hi," said Aya as she looked away and blushed. "Hi," replied Sasuke quietly with a blush as well. "Hey Sakura, can I talk to you?" asked Tatsuke. "S-sure," said Sakura as she followed Tatsuke. "Yeah Aya, I need to talk to you," said Sasuke calmly. "Ok, Mitsuki I'll be right back," yelled Aya as Mitsuki nodded in response.

Sakura and Tatsuke walked into the hall when Tatsuke turned her towards him. "Sakura Haruno, I really like you and I hope you will say yes to a date with me," he said as he blushed slightly. Sakura blushed and smiled. "Th-this is s-so sudden," said Sakura as she turned away her face to hide her blush. "Please," whispered Tatsuke as he turned her head towards him and planted a kiss on her cheek. "Ye-yes!" replied Sakura as she jumped into his arms.

Sasuke took Aya in the opposite direction and stopped at a tree right in front of the door. "Aya, I lov-" Sasuke was cut off by Aya's embrace. "I like you too," said Aya as she dug her face into the crook of his neck. Sasuke slowly put his arms around her as well. Aya slowly opened her eyes and flinched when she saw the curse mark. Aya shoved Sasuke away, shocking Sasuke. "What's that!" yelled Aya as she pointed to the curse mark. "I-it's nothing," replied Sasuke as he covered it with his hand. "He's got you," whispered Aya as she jolted off to find Tatsuke. "Aya!" yelled Sasuke as he ran after her.

"Tatsuke!" screamed Aya as she found him. "Hm?" said Tatsuke when he saw Aya running towards him. "It's Sasuke," cried Aya. "Orochimaru gave him the curse!" whispered Aya sobbing. Tatsuke flinched in pain as his cursed seal burned. "Crap!" thought Tatsuke. "Tatsuke?" asked Aya in concern. "Orochimaru is up to something, and it includes me and Sasuke," he said in pain. "No!" breathed Aya.

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