Chapter 10: Raiku's Placement Problems

Raiku should have known from the moment that she had met the Hinata girl let alone the man who seemed to be a much older version of Neji, that the three of them were related. The eyes said it all really. But unfortunately she hadn't been paying that close attention to notice anything too off. So here she was, having already asked and been accepted to stay at the compound, she and her team mates were obliged to stay until the preparations were done. Needless to stay Raiku was not a very happy camper.

Rinku however was having a blast since she was solely concerned with security of the room and quality of the food there was to eat. The Hyuga's seemed to be a pretty well off family. So well off that all three of the members had been given their own rooms and there were plenty more left. Rinku had examined each of the rooms for booby traps, hidden cameras, and for weak points, yet she had found none in any of the room. She did not seem to be very bothered by the fact that Raiku's room was bigger and far separated from the other rooms. In fact, the room that Raiku was currently using was in between Neji and Hinata's rooms. She was not happy by this fact but Miku assured her that there was no sinister reason for this arrangement. She would not, however, give any more details than that.

Miku and Rinku, however, had managed to get adjoining rooms. Miku was happy with her view of the gardens, and Rinku was excited about the rather large bathroom adjoining her room.

"Too bad we can't live here." Rinku commented as the three members of Team 17 were looking over the compound.

"That's not even a funny joke." Raiku said looking over her shoulder feeling rather suspicious about the whole situation.

"There intentions are good Raiku, there is no need to be this cautious." Miku added.

"It's because I am paranoid that we survive all our missions, and can be standing here today." Raiku pointed out.

"Ah we could really use a day at the hot springs to relax after all of this recent craziness." Rinku said with a sigh.

"That's an excellent idea, we should have headed straight to the nearest hot spring resort as soon as Oba-san told us we had to wait a week for accommodations." Raiku said dejectedly.

"But to be fair we came here to help out and learn, not for a vacation, or have the two of you forgotten that?" Miku interjected.

"I've not forgotten, but nothing is currently happening and the Hokage could reach us at the nearest hot spring resort if she needed us. I didn't request we hit one in water country or any thing." Raiku argued.

"Well we didn't do that so there's no use sitting here, wishing for things that will never happen. We have been invited, we were accepted, and we should be grateful that we have a place to stay. Our hosts have been more than accommodating so far and we should do our best to thank them." Miku chastised.

Raiku sighed,

"Your right as usual Miku we do need to find a way to repay them, that is the master of the house and Lady Hinata."

"Neji should also be thanked." Miku pressed.

Raiku scowled, "Then one of you do it because I refuse."

"That's not a very mature attitude Raiku, as our leader you should be setting an example."

"But I don't want to, I'd thank anyone but him!"

"Which is why he should be the one you thank."

"Fine! I'll thank him then shhhhhheeeeeesh!'

"Good then its all settled we shall pick up thank you gifts in town tomorrow." Miku said satisfied by her victory.

"Yep but it will have to be in the evening because Hinata has asked us to meet her team mates tomorrow. They'll be a picnic and training she said." Rinku reminded.

"Yes and I can't wait to meet them, its much better than being trapped…I mean stuck at the compound all day with- er… well with Hinata not home it's just not right." Raiku pointed out.

"Then tomorrows schedule is all set, barring natural disaster or commands from the Hokage herself." Miku said as she wrote it into her planner and the girls headed back to their rooms.