New Beginings
OK here's my new chapter everyone, hope you like it. And thanks to all for the 40 reviews, I know it doens't seem like much, but it's the most I ever got. Lets try for 60!!! ^^
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It had been three days since the fatefull battle on the bridge, Gato had been killed, the bridge had been completed and The Wave had been freed from it's crule oppresors.
It was mid day and everyone was relaxing and tending their wounds. Naruto was spending more time with Inari and the two were like brothers by day two. Hinata had been helping Tsunami with taking care of things around the house and treating Zabuza and Haku's wounds. Songai and Genma spent most of the time in the village, helping around with whatever they could and gathered supplies for the trip back home.
Hinata was in the kitchen with Tsunami, helping her prepare supper. Songai walked into the house with a bag of grocries and laid them down on the table.
Hinata looked at Songai and smiled, but her smile quickly went away when she looked at the clock.
"Ugh Songai-kun, I don't mean to be a bother, but could you go see Haku and give her her medicine?"Asked Hinata sweetly.
Songai sighed and looked at her with fear in his eyes. When they all got back from the battle at the bridge they took Haku and Zabuza in and helped them the best they could. Hinata had been tasked with taking care of Zabuza while Songai helped Haku.
It was to his surprize and everyone elses when Haku slapped Songai across the face and threw him out the window and shouted hentai at the top of his....errr....well...her lungs. Ever since that day there was a weird awkward slience between the two.
"Please for me? This will be the last time, I promise."Begged Hinata as she bowed hopeing he would do it for her.
"Oh alright, but if I get slapped again or thrown out a window oooorrrrr both, you're going to owe me big time."Declaired Songai as he walked up staris to see Haku.
Songai made his way up the flight of stairs and then down the hallway, he knocked on the door to be safe and called out her name, when she replied to let him come in he entered.
"Ugh hey Haku-chan it's time for your medicine."Said Songai nerviously as he handed her her pills and a glass of water.
"Thank you Songai-san."Said Haku as she took the medicine and the water, after taking it she looked at him and smiled lightly and added,"Ummmm....sorry about last time....I didn't mean to. Just kind of an awkward moment."
"Oh don't worry about it, nothing a handful of pain numbing drugs couldn't fix."Joked Songai as he rubbed the back of his head and laughed foolhardly.
Haku couldn't help but giggle at his anthetics, she enjoyed the breif moment the two were having. She handed him the empty glass and he left the room so she could get some more rest.
During supper all of them were at the table enjoying a great meal prepared by Tsunami and Hinata. Zabuza surprizlingly was kind man and enjoyed chatting with others.
After supper was over they all sat around happily enjoying the moment, but that would soon be short lived.
"Well since this town is getting back on it's feet in record speed, tomorrow we'll be pulling out and heading back home."Declaired Genma as he threw his senbon away and waited for the information to sink in.
"What! Why do you guys have to leave so soon!?"Asked Inari desperatly.
"Well we have homes and people we care about too back home."Relpied Genma as he sighed.
Zabuza looked at Genma with a glint of hope in his eyes, and so he spoke up.
"Genma, if it's not to much to ask for I want you to take Haku with you. To start a new life in Konoha."Pleaded Zabuza which shocked everyone espically Haku.
"B-but Zabuza-san, what's wrong with me?! Am I usless now, am I not needed?"Cried Haku as she demanded an answer.
"It's not that Haku, quite the differ. After these past few days, I've been thinking and I realized that you need a better life then the one you have with me."Answered Zabuza calmly.
"B-b-but--"Said Haku till she was cut off by Zabuza's hand slambing his hand on the table.
"Haku you never argued with me once and always did what I said, so think of this as your last order from me. Live the life you want, don't let anyone else tell you how to live it."Ordered Zabuza, he was heartbroken to see tears run down Haku's face, but added anyways,"Besides in Konoha you'll be safe and I'm sure they accept you. Right Genma."
Genma nodded and so did the rest of the team, they were happy Haku would join them in Haku, but sad that she was somewhat being abodoned by Zabuza.
Later that night after supper, Haku was still weeping over the loss of her father figure. But he crying was cut short when someone knocked on the door and entered.
She looked over and saw Zabuza standing in the door way. He closed the door, walked up to her and gave her a hug. This really shocked Haku even more.
"Haku I know you don't like what's happening, but I only want what's best for you. And the only way you can have something like that is in Konoha."Claimed Zabuza as he looked down at her and wipped her tears away.
"But you're all I've got, all I've ever had. Without you I've got nothing."Cried Haku as she looked up at him.
Zabuza sighed and and held her close,"This isn't easy on me either Haku, you are like a daughter to me and this is the hardest thing I've ever done."Repiled Zabuza sadly.
"D-do you mean that?"Asked Haku happily.
"Of course I do, so please for me go to Konoha and live the life you desirve."Said Zabuza
Haku nodded and added,"What about you? What will you do?"Asked Haku.
"I'm going to stay here and protect this place so people like Gato can never harm it again."Declaired Zabuza proudly.
-The next day-
They all stood at the end of the bridge packed and ready for the long trip home.
"We're all greatful for what you did for this village and we'll never forget what you didn for us. Though we're sad to see you all leave, we want you to know that you'll always be welcome here no matter what."Said Tazuna as the villiagers argeed and waved them good-bye.
They all began to walk down the long path back to Konoha and before long they were out of sight and all the villagers started to leave.
"Oh Tazuna-san, have you finally decided on a name for the bridge?"Asked one of the villagers.
"Why yes, yes I have. I'll call it, The Great Naruto Bridge. In honor of Uzumaki Naruto, the man that united the village and saved us from the darkness."Delcaired Tazuna proudly and the entire village argeed.
-A few hours later-
The trip seemed less shoter for the team, since they reached Konoha in record time. They were all happy to see the big gates and the place they all called home, and now that included Haku.
They made their way towards the Hokage tower to give their report on the mission and new member of the konoha ninja force. As they walked though the streets, Naruto got the usual dirty looks which worried everyone else.
They made their way inside the tower and walked right into the Hokages office where Sarutobi sat looking over documents involving the village.
He looked up and smiled at the return of the team.
"Well it's great to see you all alive and well, and I see we have a tag along."Said Sarutobi as he saw Haku hiding behind the team.
"Yeah this is Haku she wishes to join the village become a ninja of the leaf."Claimed Genma as he intorduced Haku to the Hokage.
"Alright, but first your report."Asked Sarutobi.
It took a good ten minutes for the team to finish their report on their mission to the Wave and afterwards they all sat in silence for what seemed like forever until Sarutobi spoke up.
"Hmmmm.....I see for the most part....that's very unfortunate, but I'm happy you're all alright. And as for you Haku, becasue you aren't regestered as a Kiri shinobi and therefore not a real missing-nin, it is completly acceptable for you to become a citizen of Konoha. But due to the attack, you will be given a six month suspension from all shinobi duty, afterwards you will be given the rank of chunin."Explained/Mentioned Sarutobi.
Haku nodded and bowed politly,"Thank you Hokage-sama, I won't forget this kindness."Thanked Haku.
"Now as for living arangements, I'll have a apartment ready for you by six O'clock so please return in a few hours."Mentioned Sarutobi and he quickly added,"So to kill time why don't you explore the villages with Genma-sans team."
They all left with Haku to show her around town, so she could familiarze herself with the place. Genma remained behind so he could talk to the Hokage more.
"So are you absotuly certin that the kyuubi's charka seeped though the seal and effected Naruto?"Asked Sarutobi with great seriouness to is voice.
Genma nodded and Sarutobi sighed. He stood up and looked out the window.
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Well that's my uhhhhh, tenth chapter I think? Anyways hope you like and like always I love reviews so come one share with me.