Hey! It's xXAkatsuki Black Rose Xx posting the tenth chapter of Dance of An Eternal Lotus in the whee hours of the morning. Thankfully, I don't have school tommorrow so I was able to work on this! Well to get on with it, I'd like to thank my new reviewers/alerts/favoriters/ect. (You all get the point, right?)

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Chapter 10

Breakfast went by fast for Azami, but she did enjoy the feeling of being around Lee and his mother. Though, instead of heading straight out the door to walk with Lee to his training, the kunoichi found herself standing in a bedroom with clothes flying pass her from an open closet. Shifting her weight onto her left foot, Azami peeked into the closet. "You don't have to do this," she said softly. "I'm fine really."

"No, no, no!" a voice said from the closet. "It's hot out today and besides, you slept in your clothes last night when Lee brought you here." Coming out of the closet, Ju smiled as she patted a bundle that was in her hands. "Found it," she said cheerfully before tossing it to Azami who caught it with ease. "You look about my side when I was young, so I'm pretty sure it will fit," Ju added before pointing a finger to a door. "You can go change in there."

Green eyes looked down at the bundle in curiosity before Azami walked to the bathroom and closed the door behind her. Placing the bundle on the sink, she pulled the blue ribbon that was tied around it and opened the wrapping. "Is she sure I can borrow this?" Azami thought as she began to undress from her Kumogakure wear. Folding her clothes up the kunoichi slipped on the clothes Ju gave her, the woman's words about her being her size were right. Putting her clothes in the wrapping, Azami walked out of the bathroom to see Ju sitting on her bed. "Does it look alright?" she asked.

Looking to the teen, Ju smiled widely, "it looks lovely," she said as she examined the outfit she had worn in her younger years. It was simple, but anyone would tell it was made with care. She wore a white shirt with long sleeves and over it was what seemed like a blue, sleeveless kimono that came above her knees with a design of a white dragon on the back. She also wore white pants and a white sash around her waist to keep the kimono together. "Blue is definitely your color," Ju added.

Smiling, Azami bowed her head, "arigato," she said gratefully before straightening back up. "Well I guess I should go now," she said. "I don't want to make Lee late." With that the teen bowed her head again before retreating.

Hearing the door to his mother's room opened, Lee tilted his head up to see Azami. He opened his mouth to say something, but quickly closed it as the girl grabbed his hand and started tugging him along.

"Come on," Azami spoke not looking at Lee as she led him down the hall and out the door of his house. The girl could feel the heat in her cheeks, why she had grabbed Lee's hand she didn't know, she could have just told him to follow her. Yet it was just an impulse. Shaking her head, Azami slowly let go of Lee's hand as they reached the main road and turned around, she started to walk backwards. "Hey Lee-kun?" she said.

"Hmm?" the taijutsu answered back giving the girl his attention.

Azami looked to the side slightly. "You know when Gai-sensei said that he wouldn't mind me training with you guys?" the girl spoke, "do you think that offer is still valid?"

A grin made its way to Lee's face and he nodded," of course Aza-chan!" he said excitedly. "We would be most happy to have you as a sparring partner!"

Smiling, Azami turned her body so she was walking straight, she had a feeling she was going to do something clumsy and bump into someone or worse. "Great," the girl said looking at Lee who was now walking beside her. "I already know a bit of Kado's and Tanjiro's style and I think it would be good to get a taste of something different."

Rock Lee nodded, "agreed," he replied. "It will also prove worthwhile to me, since I only got to see some of your techniques from close-up."

Azami smiled remembering the night before when she and Lee had a playful bout. She had to admit for once time she actually felt comfortable fighting. Green eyes glanced up as Azami head the rustling of trees; they had made it to the training grounds. Looking out the girl could see three figures waiting near one of the may trees. The girl waved her hand about to say something, but she was beat to it.

"NEJI, TENTEN, GAI-SENSEI, OHAYO!"

Tenten winced slightly as she heard the voice of her teammate, but turned her head anyways. She smiled, "hey Lee!" she greeted, "hello to you too Azami-chan!"

"Hello," Azami called back as she quickened her pace as she walked down to where the weapon mistress was. Stopping, she looked at Neji who was standing against a tree. "Neji-san, how are you this morning?" she asked.

The Hyuuga only looked at Azami for a few moments before staring forward. "Fine," he said crisply.

The Kumogakure kunoichi cringed slightly at Neji's words, but continued to smile nonetheless. Turning her head, Azami saw Lee hugging Gai and both males were crying. She tilted her head to the side for a moment before looking back at Tenten, "are they alright?" she asked worriedly.

Tenten just waved a hand, "yeah they're fine," she said. "They always do that."

"Every morning?" Azami asked. The worry that had been in her voice was placed with confusion.

Tenten sighed, "Every single morning," she said blankly.

Azami giggled slightly at the way Tenten replied, the team was odd in a way but always managed to make her smile.

"Oi! Gai-sensei, Azami wishes to train with us today!" Lee said bringing everyone out of their individual thoughts.

"That's most excellent!" Gai said grinning, sparkle and all. Looking at Azami the man placed a hand on the girl's head and ruffled her hair gently. "Then it seems that we'll be doing one-on-one battle training!" he announced, "Is that alright with you Azami?"

Smiling back, the kunoichi nodded. "Of course," Azami said, the girl was use to uneven numbers and one-on-one could help her focus on her techniques and what needed to be fixed. "I do have a request though," Azami added. "If it's allowed, that is."

"Of course youthful flower!" Gai replied, "What is it?"

Green eyed landed on the Hyuuga leaning against the tree. "I would like to spar with Neji."

Pale eyes blinked and Neji turned his head towards Azami, what seemed like an arrogant smirk crossed his lips. "If I do that then I'll be giving away my fighting style," he explained. "You could use that against me in the Chuunin Exams."

"Well, if it comes to that the outcome of that battle would be based on will," Azami retorted back; even though her voice remained gentle anyone could sense a slight edge to her words. "Besides, you'll be seeing my style as well."

Neji narrowed his eyes slightly before closing them, the Hyuuga crossed his arms. "A battle's outcome doesn't depend on will it depends on faith," he stated coolly. "Yet very well." Walking from under the tree he was leaning on, Neji moved out into the opened and faced Azami.

"Arigato," the kunoichi said bowing her head in the Hyuuga's direction. The girl walked out and stood a good distance away from him. She watched as Neji got into his own fighting stance before she did the same. Azami moved her left leg back and her right leg forward and twisted her toes to the inside, she held her left hand out in front of her like Neji did and lifted her right hand into the air and over her head.

"Hmm, where have I've seen that stance before?" Gai thought as he watched the two genin. The man knew Neji's stance very well, but Azami's seemed slightly familiar but he couldn't remember from where. Shaking his head, the jounin focused back at the task at hand. Gai glanced over to Tenten and Rock Lee who were standing on the sidelines, before look back at Azami and Neji again. "This will be a one-on-one ten minute match!" Gai explained, "Neji versus Azami!"

Hearing their names and the terms of the fight, both teens nodded in understanding. The world around them seemed to go quiet.

"Begin!"

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Yep, a bit of a cliffy! Weather Azami will actually win I really don't know, but eh! Guess you got to think! Hmm, comments and constructive cristism is greatly appreciated, also any ideas to the fanfic would be helpful also. I'm not saying I'm running out of ideas, but incase I do I would like to have backup plans, so please...ideas are asked for! That is all for now and till next time!

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