I can't believe I forgot, ya, um Karasu Joukai means Crow Heaven.

Saiko means Psycho (if you missed it)

All the other names mean something too, I could post them but, eh, why bother, no one else really matters, right?

On with the show!


Chapter 7

Ah there you are Kakashi. Genma walks up to Kakashi and Asuma sitting under a tree watching their students train.

Wow this is what you guys do to train the genin, I need to sign up. He says with a chuckle

Did you need me for something Genma?

Yeah, so you and Karasu aren't dating?

No. He says flipping the page in his book.

So then you don't mind if I take her out then?

Kakashi says nothing continuing to read his book.

Good, cause she drives me wild! Her white eyes pierce threw me.

Her eyes are blue.

Huh?

Her eyes are pale blue not white. Asuma eyes travel to Kakashi

Really? Huh never noticed. Genma says scratching his neck

Where is she from again?

Snow Country.

Oh yeah I remember now she has that tattoo on her arm.

She's ANBU.

Really?

Asuma looks over at Kakashi, You seem to know an awfully lot about her.

I've read her file.

What else should I know? Genma asks sitting on the ground

You should ask her, I'm sure she'll tell you.

Aw come on, give a guy a break. Genma begs

Kakashi closes his book and sighs, She had a squad of genin, they passed the chunin exam at the age of 12, she received a commendation for their training. She's also captain of an ANBU squad of 3 men. People respect her for her training techniques and medical prowess; she's also very intelligent and extremly strong willed.

Speaking of her medical skills, I heard she actually touches you when she heals you. Genma annouces

Really? Asuma questions

She says the skin to skin contact allows the healing chakra to be stronger. Kakashi explains

Quick someone stab me! Genma jokes

Asuma laughs at Genma's comment.

What's her body like?

How would I know? Kakashi asks opening his book

Oh right nothing happen between you two. Thanks Kakashi, wish me luck! Genma stands and vanishes.

You like her. Asuma pipes up looking out at the squads

Why would you say that?

Come one Kakashi, you know her eye color. Plus you got annoyed when Genma got it wrong.

Kakashi turns the page in his book.

What if told you…she feels the same. Asuma turns to him

Kakashi looks up from his book and turns to Asuma.


Gai I really don't know why you push him this badly. Karasu says as she heals Lee's broken arm. She also see's all the bruising and scrapes that are a few days old.

Please do not blame Gai Sensei, I was training alone, I was careless. Lee explains

Does that feel better?

Yes it does thank you. Lee says with a smile

It will be sore for a few days, so take it easy ok? Karasu says smiling.

I will, thank you.

Karasu walks from the room Gai in tow. You need to let him know that he doesn't need to kill himself like this. It's not about training harder, it's about training smarter. Karasu says in a stern angry voice to Gai.

Gai drops his head, I know it's my fault, I've always told him to try his hardest and to never give up on his dreams.

Karasu sighs, Show him it's the quality of the training, not the quantity of broken bones and scrapes you receive while doing so.


Karasu stands at the front desk writing various notes into a folder; she feels a familiar presence behind her and stops writing. Turning she watches as Genma walks up to her.

Hi Genma, Are you ok?

Yeah I'm fine, hey Karasu I was thinking…

Yes?

Just then Asuma comes running into the hospital carrying Choji in his arms. Karasu looks over at them and instantly runs to him. What happen? She yells over Choji's cries

I don't know he fell to his knees saying his stomach hurt. Asuma says all concerned

Quick bring him in exam room one, I'll get his file.

Asuma walks by Genma down the hall to the exam room holding the groaning Choji in his arms.

I'm sorry Genma, was it something important? She asks leaning over the desk grabbing the file from the nurse.

Uh, no not really, I'll catch up with you later.

She smiles at him and runs down the hall to exam room one.

Entering the room Choji is on his side laying on the gurney; he holds his stomach and moans in pain.

Ok lets see what's going on. Karasu trails her hand across Choji's stomach, she smiles and presses lightly.

BURP!

Karasu laughs, do you feel better now?

Oh wow yeah, thanks! He says with a smile

Asuma why do I have a feeling that you knew nothing was wrong with him?

Uh…I don't know what you're talking about.

Choji opens a bag of chips and starts eating, he offers her a chip, she takes it with a smile. Walking to the door she stops in front of Asuma, Smoking is bad for you. She takes the cigarette from Asuma's mouth and throws it in the garbage. Leaving the room, she looks up at the clock; she's already done a double shift and starting to feel it.

Karasu.

She looks over at the door; Lady Tsunade is walking towards her.

Yes Lady Tsunade. She says with a bow

What happen last night with Saiko? I have a report from Sankyou and have talked to Saiko. I would like to hear your side of it.

Amai I'm leaving, I'll see you later. Karasu calls to the front desk nurse.

Ok, have a great day!

Karasu walks outside with Lady Tsunade. Not much too say really, she asked me to come outside with her, she wanted to talk to me. Once outside she threaten me, I most likely said something to irritate her further and she attacked me. I defended myself but she still continued her advances. She used a senbon rain jutsu on me, but I protected myself in time. Not once did I go on the offensive, she was the aggressor.

Hmmm just as I thought, Saiko has some explaining, your statement matches with Sankyou's report and Kakashi's statement. Thank you Karasu.

Karasu smiles and bows to the Hokage. She turns down her street, exhausted, chakra depleted she opens the door to her building looking up at the stairs she sighs and begins to make her way to the top.

I really need a first floor apartment.

Reaching the top she notices her door is open slightly, squinting her eyes she leans against the wall trying to sense who's in her place. She recognizes the chakra, sighing she opens the door to find Anko sitting at the counter eating a sandwich and a salad, her feet propped up on the chair next to her.

There you are Karasu. She mumbles with food in her mouth

You knew where I was Anko. She says walking to the balcony door. She opens it wide, closing her eyes she breathes in the fresh air. Leaning against the door frame taking in the sun, Karasu closes her eyes almost falling asleep.

Are you ok?

Yes, I'm very tired. She answers Anko

We're going to the bar tonight, wanna come?

I'm way too exhausted, next time.

Kakashi will be there.

That's nice, tell him I said Hi. She says with a smile pushing herself off the door frame. Karasu walks to the door opening it for Anko, Are you sure? Karasu nods. Anko walks out into the hall, Karasu waves and closes the door. Dragging herself to her bedroom she strips off her medical gear piece by piece making a trail to her room, she lays on her stomach, wearing nothing more than her panties. Closing her eyes she falls asleep faster than she ever has.


Tossing his keys onto the living room table, Kakashi walks to his bedroom and unzips his vest. Sitting on the bed he notices that Karasu's balcony door is open but all her lights are off.

That's odd, she never leaves it open when she's asleep.

Leaving his house he lands on Karasu's balcony, walking in slowly he calls her name, not hearing her but sensing her he walks in slowly. Walking threw the kitchen there's two plates on the counter, the chairs have been pulled out but not pushed back.

This isn't like her.

He rounds the corner and sees clothes on the floor leading a messy trail to her room. He doesn't recognize some of the pieces, it's not what Karasu usually wears and there's a lot more on the floor. The door is open slightly; he pauses before he pushes it open.

Is she with someone?

Feeling a rush of jealousy, he contemplates opening the door, but has to know if she's with someone. He slowly pushes the door open; the light from the moon floods the room. There lying on her stomach is Karasu, she has no clothes on just a blanket over her lower half. He walks up to her bed, she's sleeping peacefully. Realizing she's fine he turns to leave the room.

What time is it?

He stops dead in his tracks, It's late, your door was open…I. He says turning to her.

Were checking on me.

I wanted to make sure you where ok. He says rubbing the back of his head

Since you woke me up, you can put me back to sleep.

He raises his eyebrow; she pats the empty spot in the bed next to her. He looks at the door, then back at the bed. Walking around the bed to the other side he sits down, he slips his sandals off and lays down on the pillow.

I have a hard time falling to sleep unless someone else is here. She explains.

He looks over at her, her pale eyes look into his.

Thanks. She whispers closing her eyes. He gazes at her face, the moonlight washes over her features making her more beautiful than usual. Looking up at the ceiling he knows he's falling for her, he knew it when Genma made him angry asking about her. He closes his eye taking a deep breath; he doesn't plan to stay all night, just until she's asleep again….


The sun shines threw the window right into his eye, turning over away from it he realizes he's not in his bed, feeling for his mask he settles again when he touches it. He knows he's somewhere but not sure of the exact location and could care less at the moment, he's never been this comfortable, the sheets are silky and everything smells like…

Lavender!

His eye shoots open, he sits up quickly looking around the room, the door is partly open the room has a dresser with a mirror and a closet. Throwing his legs over the bed he finds his sandals on the floor, fastening them quickly he stands and walks to the door. Grabbing for the knob he waits when he hears someone knocking on the front door.

Hi Anko.

Karasu what are you cooking?

Breakfast. She says stirring the mix in the frying pan

You're going to eat all that?

It's not just for me.

Anko looks at her oddly, then smiles and runs to the bedroom door. Whipping the door open she catches Kakashi reaching for the knob. Her mouth drops

Uh, Hey Anko. He says rubbing the back of his head.

YOU TWO! I KNEW IT! she yells

It's not what you think Anko. Karasu says plating the food.

What do you mean it's not what I think?! What is it then? Kakashi is leaving your bedroom early in the morning, what else could have happen?

I'll explain it to you later. She says dragging her to the door.

But-

Bye Anko. Karasu says closing the door on her.

They can hear her cursing as she walks down the hall and down the stairs. Karasu brings the food to the table, Hungry? She asks with a smile

You seem like you're in a good mood. He asks sitting in the chair

Best night of sleep I've had in a long time. Thanks for staying, I figure I at least owe you breakfast.

I'd have to say, I haven't slept that good in a while either.

He looks down at his plate, not sure what it is but it smells good. Karasu is eating and reading a book he hasn't seen before.

What's that?

She smiles as she chews her food, swallowing, she closes the book and slides it across the table. He reaches for it, Are you sure? Raising an eye brow at her he's confused it's just a book. He reaches again, she slides it back slightly, I don't know if you're ready for this. She says smiling seductively. Sliding it forward to him she releases her hand and takes another bite of food. He slowly picks up the black book the cover is blank; he turns it over…blank. He looks at her, she's smiling as she swallows her food. She leans over and opens the book to the first page, Read. She tells him.

Looking back at the page he begins to read the first sentence. His eye widens, finishing the paragraph he looks at her, his face is flush.

Whoa.

Karasu does a little happy dance in her seat. I found that the other day, there's more to the series but I had to order them, the bookstore said they didn't even know how that one made to the shelf. I've already read it a few times, you welcome to it. She says with a smile taking her plate from the table.

He returns his eye to the book and eats his food. Karasu returns after a few minutes and grabs his plate, walking behind him she leans over his shoulder and right to his ear.

Like it. She whispers.

Uh huh. He nods.

Karasu smiles and returns to the kitchen. She walks out moments later, he still sits in the same position he was in before, you would have thought he was a statue. She leans to his ear, Why Kakashi your blushing. She whispers. She places her hands over his and slowly closes the book; he blinks then looks at her.

Your squad is waiting. She says as she takes the book from him. He reaches for it but she moves away. She notices the playful look on his face as he stands and walks towards her reaching for the book. She smiles back but clenches the book tighter in her hand, with a dash she runs out to the balcony and swan dives down to the street. Landing gracefully she looks up at him, she smiles and runs down the street. He watches her dash off with his now more precious black book. He jumps to the roof and begins to follow her leaping from building to building. She dodges people in the street, jumping over objects that appear in her path. Running past Anko Karasu turns and sticks her tongue out at her, she looks up seeing Kakashi's shadow coming at her, turns again and picks up pace down the street.

A stunned Anko never seeing this type of playfulness from Karasu, notices a shadow above her, Kakashi lands in front of her gracefully and dashes off in the direction of Karasu. Anko smiles to herself as he gives chase.

He catches up with her and spins her around, grabbing the book he flips threw it,…it's blank. The clone blows him a kiss and vanishes. Catching a whiff of lavender he bites his thumb and summons Pakkun.

Hey boss.

Find Karasu.

Huh? Why?

She has something I want.

And what's that?

Just find her.

Pakkun sniffs the air, She's moving fast. The little dog begins running down the street dodging people left and right, Kakashi fast on his tail, they end at the training grounds.

She's around here somewhere.

Somewhere?

Yes, the wind is too much, I can't pick up her exact location. He scans the trees slowly trying to find any clue to the direction she went, there's not one bent branch, foot print, nothing.

Damn she's good. Then he remembers, Your squad is waiting for you. He hears her voice echo in his head. He takes off running in the direction of his meeting spot with team 7, rounding the corner he see's her running.

Gotcha.

He takes off towards her, leaping he grabs her by the waist and they go threw the air and hit the ground sliding threw the grass. He's on top of her holding down her arms, she struggles then looks up at him with a half smile.

Mmm I guess you got me. She says biting her bottom lip at his weight on her.

Kakashi Sensei! What are you doing!? Sakura yells

He turns to see his squad feet from him with shocked looks on their faces, all they see is Kakashi on top of Karasu holding her down his body pressed against hers his face inch's from hers and they're both breathing heavy.

He stands and helps her up, she dusts herself off and picks the grass from her blonde hair. She takes the book from her back pocket and tosses it to him, Don't read too fast. She says with an evil smile.

She then lunges at the three genin attacking them; Sasuke defends as the group realizes she's started their training in a rather alarming way. Naruto gets in on the action attacking her from another angle; she stops him quickly sending him flying back with a kick. Sakura circles timidly, Come on Sakura attack me! She yells out, then she gets an idea, she grabs Sasuke and turns him around with a kunai to his throat she stares down at Sakura, Isn't he precious to you, fight me or I'll kill him now. She says pressing the blade into his neck, Sasuke hisses in pain as blood drips from his neck.

Kakashi Sensei stop her! Sakura yells. He looks up from the book then back down to the page.

He won't help you, it's up to you, save him Sakura or he dies. Karasu cuts deeper into Sasuke's neck, he yells out in pain struggling against the Junín.

Sakura! He yells, blood drips down his neck and onto his shirt, then Karasu see's it in her eyes, the timid little genin has now become enraged with anger, she attacks Karasu, not landing a hit, Karasu jumps back with Sasuke still in her arms, she stabs the Kunai into his arm. He screams out in agony.

What are you going to do? She asks as she cuts down his forearm, then she sees what she wants to, her eyes have become vacant, no emotion lies in them, no fear, no hatred. Karasu smiles throwing Sasuke to the side as Sakura comes at her again. Sasuke rolls to the side his right arm is useless he would barely be able to defend in this state, he just watches as Sakura attacks Karasu, her movements are different, more fluid, more thought out, she's not hesitating like before. Good Sakura! Karasu yells out to her as she blocks her kick, the spar goes on for a few more minutes until Sakura is too exhausted to continue, she falls to her knees breathing heavy hands on the ground she looks up as Karasu stands in front of her. She offers Sakura her hand and helps her up.

That's the place you need to be in when you fight, do you understand?

Sakura nods her head yes still trying to catch her breath. Karasu smiles then walks over to Sasuke who's still sitting on the ground trying to stop the bleeding from his arm. She kneels down and heals his arm and neck with her hands, Sorry, but it had to be done. Karasu says to him. He looks up at her and closes his eyes, I understand.

I don't think you truly understand, at least not yet, but you will someday. She says standing

What's that suppose to mean? Sasuke questions her.

Karasu walks over to Naruto making sure her kick didn't break anything.

Answer me!

It means one day you'll get, you'll understand the reason for your actions, you'll act and you might not know why, but deep inside you'll know why. Get it? Kakashi says turning the page.

Sasuke rolls his eyes, Whatever. Karasu is instantly in front of the genin, pushing him up against a tree. It's not "Whatever", she was willing to die for you just then, ready to kill me to defend what means the most to her. And one day you'll understand that. She says angrily letting him go and walking away. She stops and looks over her shoulder, One day you'll have to do something you're not proud of, or want to do, but you'll do it anyway because that's how a true shinobi acts. Karasu vanishes leaving the rest of the days training to their true sensei.


Karasu walks threw the streets of the village the thoughts of her past rushing threw her mind. Every kill plays over and over in her head; she closes her eyes trying to push the thoughts away. She walks into someone…

Oh I'm sorry, I wasn't watching…

It's ok Karasu. Iruka says with a smile

Iruka, it's nice to see you.

Actually Karasu I was on my way to come see you.

Really? For what?

I wanted to thank you for the extra training you've done with Naruto, he has really become more serious since you've been here, and his behavior has improved greatly. I know it's because of you; you're all he talks about. Iruka says with a smile as the two walk down the street.

Naruto has a lot of potential, he could be Hokage one day as he wants, but it requires dedication, he understands this now. Besides, the kid is a sweet heart, and he makes me laugh. She says with a smile.


He licks her stomach inching down towards…

Kakashi turns the page to the book,…

IT'S BLANK!

He frantically turns the pages, they're all blank. Karasu's voice comes into his head, Don't read to fast. He closes the book abruptly, You're dismissed! He yells vanishing.

The genin look at each other, What's that about? Naruto asks.

Who knows. Sasuke says putting his hands in his pockets and walking away.


Karasu lies in front of the fireplace reading a book, the weather outside started to get nasty so she decided to start a fire and just relax in front of it. Sipping her tea she feels a familiar presence, she smiles placing the cup back down. She continues to read as if she sensed nothing, the lighting flashes and the lights go out. Looking up from her book her apartment is black the fire illuminates things in an eerie manner. The wind picks up and whips the balcony door open, sighing she stands and closes the door.

Does he forget I'm Junín?

Locking the door she turns back to her book, it's gone, throwing her hand on her hip she sees her tea is gone too.

Hmm what happen to my book and my tea is gone too? She says out loud and laughs.

Nothing stirs in the darkness, she shifts her eyes around, there are too many shadows to try and figure out which one he is. She does some quick hands signs in the dark a large burst of light emits form them, Kakashi covers his eye, she smiles and appears next to him.

Found you.

You cheated.

How? She says grabbing her tea and book.

You used a jutsu, a very bright one I might add. He says rubbing his eye

Well next time I need the rules in advance. Karasu sits back on the floor in front of the fireplace. Kakashi crouches down next to her, Fix it. he says handing her the book.

Oh is there something wrong with it. She asks with a large smile.

Come on I was at a really good part.

Karasu rolls over to her back, Oh yeah, his tongue is sliding down her stomach about to…Is that the part?

Yes.

Mmm I could show you what's going to happen next.

Karasu smiles widely with her eyes closed.

What are you thinking about?

Oh just what comes next.

Care to share?

What fun would that be? Maybe you should guess.

Kakashi sits on the floor; this was going to take longer than he thought. He knew he could get the information from her, just like he did with other women, but he wasn't attracted to the other ones, this could back fire on him in a bad way.

Well? Are you going to try? Instantly his face is inches from hers, her smile fades at the closeness of his face; his protector is off, his eyes stare down at her. Why don't you show me? He says in a low tone. She lets out a staggered breath at his words and closes her eyes, she starts to breath heavy at the images that run threw her, she slides her hand to his vest unzipping it. Dragging her fingers up from his stomach to his chest, she walks them to his face, and traces his lips threw his mask. You wouldn't want me to do that. She says in a soft voice. Why not? He asks slipping his vest off. She bites her lip as he pushes against her. Why are you doing this? She asks. I want to know…he begins

She leans up to his ear, You want to know about the book, or how I feel. She slowly sinks back down to the floor; he leans down to her ear. Both. He whispers. She closes her eyes at his voice. Karasu feels light kisses on her neck, she breaths in deep letting it out slowly, he stops, she opens her eyes to find him inches from her again. Her eyes trace his face his do the same to hers.

KNOCK! KNOCK!

Karasu closes her eyes and sighs heavily, Just ignore it. Kakashi says. Sounds like a good idea to me. She says pulling his shirt from his pants.

KNOCK! KNOCK! Come on Karasu I know you're in there! Anko shouts from outside the door.

She'll never go away. Karasu trails her hands over his face, Damn it. She gets up and walks over to the door. Kakashi stands and tucks her shirt back in, replaces his vest and zips it back up.

Karasu opens the door, she glares at Anko.

What, did I wake you?

Not quite. She says rubbing her shoulder.

Anko looks over at the fireplace, Kakashi stands next to it with a book open.

Anko looks back at Karasu who is looking at the ground, Oh I see. She whispers. Sorry, but some people are coming over, no one has lights and you're the only one with a fireplace.

It's fine, come on in.

I'll make it up to you I promise. Anko whispers in her ear.


I LOVE interruptions, hehe. Just makes physical attraction so much more intense.