Lw: I have a special guest!
Lee: HELLO YOUTHFUL AUIDENCE! I AM ROCK LEE!
Lw: Take it away Lee! :D
Lee: LW DOES NOT OWN ANYTHING EXCPET HER CHARACTERS!
Ass Kicking
I think I'm sweating. Actually, Im pretty sure I was dripping sweat. I must have smelt gross... OH MY GOD IM NERVOUS.
Across from me, the Hokage stared me down. His elbows resting on his desk and his hands folded neatly in front of his face. It didn't help that his hat was turned slightly downwards so it was hard to see the mans face.
God I was gonna die… I was shaking in my seat. My knee was pulsing up and down like crazy and I couldn't stop twiddling my fingers. This whole meeting was going to go horribly, I could feel it. He was going to tell us to leave and never come back. He was going to kill me. He was going to experiment on me for Oriel… I can just see it now, dead in less than seconds by ninjas. What a way to go.
Sozi was sitting calmly next to me. Oh how I envied her...
"Sozi has told me much about you Katie." Getting up from his seat he walked around to the front of his desk and leaned against it. "I'd just like to have a few things cleared up, if that's alright with you."
Not that I had any say in matter… but "Sure, anything sir."
He nodded and to my surprise, he took off his hat setting it down on his desk. "I don't mean to intimidate you, I am just curious about your…"
I calmed down a bit knowing where this was going. "Her name is Oriel, sir. And she's right here." I pointed to the floor next to me. Oriel was just chillin on the ground, hands folded nicely in her lap, listening to the conversation. "I thought she should listen to anything you had to say to me."
He looked surprised. "Should I get her a chair then?" he offered.
Oriel and I laughed together. "Na, she's not one for furniture, sir." I looked at Oriel as she was still giggling. "But she says thanks for the offer."
He nodded. "I understand." I suddenly felt comfortable around the old man. Even though he looked very intimidating I don't think he's interested in kicking Sozi or me out, killing, or experiments. He's just a curious old man.
"Sozi told me only a few things about the spirit. I must say, you've certainly caught my curiosity."
"I totally understand." I shrugged a little. "Feel free to ask me anything sir."
He nodded sensing my calmness now. "Lets start with something simple then. What can you tell me about Oriel?"
Oh god, where to start… I told him about how I arrived to this world. (Tv and all) How I knew a few things about their world and how Oriel sealed herself inside of me. I told him how I can learn and perform new moves at a much faster rate than ordinary people, how she and I can freely talk to each other through our thoughts or in spirit form (like she was now). How she can protect me in battle, but cannot physically touch anyone or anything. I basically told him everything.
The old man had been very quiet while I talked. "Interesting…" he appeared in thought. He moved back around to his chair and took a seat smiling. "I just wanted a little more information on our newest addition to our ranks."
My eyes got wide. Did I just hear that right? Addition to our ranks? I looked at Sozi who was just leaning back in her seat enjoying my expression change.
"W-what?" I choked out.
"You didn't tell her?" The old man looked to Sozi.
"Thought it would be better coming from you sir."
I was speechless. No way.. This is what I worked for! And they were just giving it to me? Just like that?
"Sozi came to me yesterday asking me if you could become a ninja…"
I could feel my heart beat faster than ever… Was I getting light headed?
"And I agreed." That's when I noticed the opened letter Jiraiya had given to Sozi the day before. "Master Jiraiya tells me you are quiet skilled."
Oh I get it. Jiraiya must have really helped me here… I'll have to make sure I give him a pie later for his help. Hmmm pie.
He leaned deeper into his chair. "You will continue your training with Sozi and she will be your guardian for the duration of your stay. With you being the newest additional student, unfortunately you wont have a primary squad to go partake missions with."
I nearly cried. So I wouldn't get new friends? I couldn't go on missions? What a let down!
"So whenever a squad is short or in need of an extra cellmate, you will take his or her place." He shuffled through some papers on his desk. "And currently Team Gai is short a member, apparently Tenten has fallen ill. So you will take her place and report to Might Gai at the Training grounds later this evening." He leaned forward with something in his hands. "Welcome to Konoha." And handed me a Leaf headband.
What happened next was a blur. I remember the Hokage talking to me about some other things, but I blanked out. Oriel was still listening so she'd fill me in later. Sozi and I left the room and I started walking towards the training grounds. Had that really just happened? Was I really a ninja? More importantly, where was I going to wear my headband!
My subconscious walked me right to the training field where Gai, Lee, and Neji were all standing around waiting for me to arrive.
"There she is! Our newest youthful addition to our team!" Gai called and waved enthusiastically.
I walked over and I suddenly felt a little shy like Hinata. I was always a little shy around new people, and hey, it doesn't help it if they are loud and intimidating!
I waved a hand in greeting. "Hi, I'm Katie. I'm here to fill in for Tenten until she gets better."
Lee bounced up to me, "I AM ROCK LEE! IT IS SO NICE TO HAVE ANOTHER YOUTHFUL TEAMATE SUCH AS YOUSELF! IM SURE YOU WILL BE A GREAT ADDITION TO OUR TEAM!"
I backed up a little bit and waved to Lee. Man he was sure loud! "Nice to meet you Lee." Then I gave him a salute. "I wont let your youthful-ness down!"
Gai and Lee both had excited stars in there eyes. They were bickering about how training would be ten times harder now that they had a new member.
Neji stepped forward. "Excuse my teammate and Sensei. They are a bit…"
"Excited?"
"Odd."
I nodded. Fair enough.
"I am Neji Huuga."
I offered a smile. "Nice to meet you."
He turned his back to me to go train and looked over his shoulder crossing his arms. "I'd suggest you train. I don't know what the Hokage was thinking when he sent a ninja without a headband, but you better not slow us down." And with that he walked away to train by himself.
Did he just say that? I couldn't believe he just said that! What a dick! Why I outta….
"Katie! Would you like to part take in an -" Lee started.
"LEE!" I yelled interrupting is sentence and scaring him slightly. "Where can I get some of those orange weights?" I pointed to his would be disguised leg warmers. "And I need some for my wrists too, if you have some." If I was going to get better faster, the weights would help. And then I could show Neji a thing or two!
Lee looked surprised that I knew they were weights but quickly recovered and Gai started laughing, "Hahahahaha! What a youthful young spirit indeed! I'll be RIGHT back with some weights for you Katie." And with that he disappeared.
I was still glaring at Neji when Gai came back faster then I thought possible. "I'll spare with you later after I get used to these weights Lee!" I was currently strapping on the new weights Gai sensei had gotten for me from god knows where. Thankfully they weren't a gross orange color like Lee's, more of a silver hue to be exact. But MAN these things were heavy! How Lee moved with these with such speed blowed my mind. I can barely lift my arms! "Promise!" I gave him a thumbs up and went to hit a tree for some practice.
When I returned from my hour of training alone, my muscles were all warmed up and I felt confident about the new weights. Oriel floated next to me and looked at my weights, raising an eyebrow.
"I know you feel comfortable now, but are you sure you want to spar with those on? They are quite the handicap, and I think they'll slow you down more than you think."
"Im going to wear them and show that punk I'm not a little weakling like he thinks I am. Ill show his fancy ass a thing or two.." Im pretty sure if looks could kill, I'd have carved a crater out of Nejis back.
"Im just saying, your making it harder on yourself with those. You don't have to prove anything." Oriel shrugged accepting my already made decision. "Whatever, it's your call."
I didn't say anything back to Oriel when I walked over and sat on the ground next to Gai sensei while we watched Lee and Neji have a small sparing match. Neji was beating Lee with his gentle fist, when Gai finally called the match.
"I will beat you next time Neji! After I do 1,000 push ups!" Lee posed and gave a thumbs up.
"No! Lee! I want to spare with you first!" I got up and walked over to where Neji was previously standing. He had already moved next to Gai.
"Ah yes! I have been waiting to spare with you Katie. I hope you will be a worthy opponent!" he acted like he wasn't just in a match. Lee crouched into his classic fighting position, one arm behind the back and one arm in the front.
"Ill do my best!" I backed up and got into my own fighting stance. Gai laughed again, "You kids are filled with so much youth! BEGIN!"
Neither of us moved. It was a brief stare down until Lee deepened his stance. "If you will not make the first move…" he smirked. "Then I will!" He charged, no flew, at me started to unleash a furry of punches and kicks. I started out good, blocking his well-aimed attacks and punches. His leaf whirlwind packed quite the kick. I even managed to land a few combos of my own, untill I started to feel the weights kick in. It hadn't even been like a minute into the fight and I already felt tired!
I landed 3 jabs to his face and threw a kick at his face, but he easily dodged my kick and back flipping away. I heard Neji scoff. "She's already fatigued. How weak." I gritted my teeth. I was gonna show him!
"You fight well Katie!" Lee called my attention back to the field. "But it is time to end this!" he came at me guns hot. A new wild barrage of kicks and punches bombarded my body. I couldn't keep up my blocks cause the weights were weighing down my arms to much to match his speed. Lee spun and kicked for my face, punched my head down, upper cutted my face, appeared behind me and spun kicked my back, swept his legs at my feet, hit me in my side while I was off balance, kicked me higher in the air, spun again kicking me in my stomach, punched my body 5 more times, and finally spun kicked my ass back down into a tree.
Well that wasn't how I pictured that going… Actually that wasn't at all how I picture this fight going. I wasn't expecting to get my ass handed to me! Period! And thats exactly what happened! Holy shit. I just laid there on my back because I was in pain everywhere.
Gai and Lee rushed over to me. "Katie! Are you alright?" Lee looked concerned and so did Gai. Aww at least someone cared about me! Even if it was only a little bit.
I just laughed. Oh how adorable! "Hahaha! Lee it's fine, I'm okay!" I sat up wincing a little, "I just wasn't expecting you to be so good!" Or these weights to be that heavy…
Lee looked taken aback and Gai laughed this time. "Well, Lee is a great student who trains relentlessly everyday!"
"Oh Gai-sensei! You are to kind!"
"LEE!"
"GAI-SENSEI!"
"LEEEE!""
"GAAII-SEENNSSEEIII!"
"KATIE!" I shouted. They two looked taken aback but I just smiled again. "Now that that is done with! If you excuse me, I'm gonna go head out and get some food. I'll be here tomorrow for another match Lee!"
"That sounds splendid!" Lee pulled a thumbs up pose, while I slowly walked away. I saw Neji walking a few feet ahead and I got an idea again.
"Hey Neji!" I ran up next to him but winced. My muscles were still sore.
"What do you want?" his eyes didn't even glance at me.
I had to hold back. Ohhhh how I wanted to chew him out… how I wanted to shove something up his ass for being a little prick. At least he changes later after his fight with Naruto in the Chunin exams. That's when he gets to be cooler. But for now, just take it…
"I was wondering if you could help me with something actually."
"What could I possible help you with?" Just take it Katie, its nothing personal…
"Training. I want you to help me better understand -"
"I refuse." Pricky son of a main branch say what?
"Excuse me?" now I was getting erked.
"I refuse to teach someone who is at such a level below me." Did I just hear this bitch right? Since when was he Mr. Pricky pants? He finally stopped and looked at me. "Granted you seem to have a lot of chakra, but you appear to have little control over it. Why would I want to waste my time teaching someone who couldn't even stand a minute against someone who can't even use chakra?" and he turned and stalked away.
I couldn't believe it.. Was-what? What a bitch! Oh Neji Huuga….Neji, Neji, Neji… Huuga… you fucked with the wrong girl….
This. Means. War.
Lw: Tada! Lee is just awesome and all amazing with his fast ninja moves…
Katie: Yeah and I got my ass handed to me on a silver platter.
Lw: Well you were semi handicapped with your new training weights! You'll get him …. eventually….. maybe….
Katie: Yeah and ill kick Nejis ass after I talk to Hinata! :D she'll help me with my plan!
Lw: Oh? And what is your plan?
Katie: You'll see eventually! MWAHAHAHAH!
Lw: I THOUGHT I WAS THE AUTHOR! -_-''
