As you can see I changed the ratings for the story. Mostly because my mind for this story is changing from happy. Because Krysten just can't be accepted by her siblings so quickly and other stuffs! And sorry for my spelling. I just forget to use spell check sometimes! And I just caught an error... The Third Hokage is alive and in charge now. Lady Tsunade works at the Konoha Hospital... Enjoy.
After enjoying the laughter and the ramen Krysten decided she should retire to her house for the night which luckily was only a few feet. As she walked into the back of the kitchen the new guy, Kawaki, was working. He came to replace Krysten since she would be gone most of the time. He is a taller guy who sports short black hair and hazel eyes. Ayame and him started dating and Teuchi and Krysten can hear the wedding bells near. Krysten really likes him and Teuchi does too. He is hasn't discussed it with any of them except Krysten, but he is going to write Ichiraku's in his will for Ayame and Kawaki.
As she went to walk upstairs to the small apartment in the back of the popular ramen shop Teuchi remembered what he has to say.
"Hey Krysten! Joe stopped by earlier and said that your team was meeting on your training ground. You are getting your new teammate!" Teuchi yelled up the stairs.
"Thanks Oniisan!" Krysten yelled back down. She got up to the stairs and decided it was time for a shower. She needed a little relaxation and time to herself to think. Because of course the shower is the best place for deep thinking!
I need to train harder. She thought in the shower. What if this sand doesn't protect me forever? I don't want to be hiding behind this sand my whole life. I want to do more hand in hand combat. And I wish I didn't have this darn demon in me. I hate it! I want to lead my own life and lose some fights! I still don't understand why I have the shukaku too. There was only one demon. But now it's two! How? Oh well. From now on, I am going to train without sand. I mean I guess my jutsu is mainly manipulating the wind. I just need to get stamina and muscle.
It was about a half hour later when she got out of the shower. She changed into light sweatpants and a t-shirt. As she went into her room she realized it was only six pm. Hmm. The sun doesn't set for another half hour.. I'm going to go watch it.
She put her shoes on and her headband and headed to her favorite spot to perch, On top of the Hokage Monument. Fifteen minutes. She thought checking her watch while sitting on the fourth hokage's head looking at the sky.
She loved it here. Not only was this spot the best, but she loved knowing that people cared and protected this village. She remembered stories about the fourth hokage and how the nine tailed fox was sealed within Naruto to save Konoha. She always treated Naruto with respect and loved to chat with him. He was quite hyper and loud, but it was a different personality. He started confiding in her about being made fun of and people hating him for everything. She always cheered him up with some ramen and just by listening. She never thought of him as a freak and she hoped the best for him always. Now they have more in common.
As she lazed there she could hear something scampering behind her. It wasn't heavy but then again it could be a ninja with good footwork. As she turned around she saw the cutest thing. A Ferret! Oh my goodness! So cute!
The ferret is albino with red eyes. Some might find it creepy but Krysten liked it. The ferret practically read her mind and ran over to her and nudged her hand like a dog wanting to be pet. She froze for a second until the ferret bit her finger lightly, but enough to draw a little blood. (The reason why the sand didn't protect her is that It was a small bite it saw coming. It doesn't strongly protect Krysten like Gaara because her childhood didn't rely on the Shukaku. The sand protects her for the most part but not like Gaara. She can more manipulate the wind to control sand) Krysten squealed quietly. The ferret seemed to be younger but long and plump. As she petted it she thought to herself. I wonder if it is a girl or boy?
Crazy enough it answered with a squeak guessing what she was thinking. In which Krysten translated as 'boy'.
"Woah woah woah! No way that I speak ferret!" Krysten says out loud wide eyed. The ferret squeaks again.
"Yes you can. Now pet me fool!" As she cracks up laughing thinking she is going crazy she starts petting the ferret. It climbs into her lap and watches the sunset with her.
"Can I take you home buddy?" Krysten asks as the ferret squeaks in reply.
"Yes. But you have to name me first." The ferrets words translated into. Krysten thought long about this as the sun was getting ready to disappear
"How about Itai? It means painful, as in you bring pain. Right because you bite and probably are super strong and stuff?" Krysten whispers to the ferret. He squeaks
"Yes that will work. Now take me home you dobe. I'll train with you tomorrow." The ferret says jumping onto her shoulder.
I got to go ask someone about this. Probably Kiba. He's tight with dogs maybe he can explain the nature of me being able to translate ferret and why it just walked up to me and claimed me!
As she woke up the next morning at five she realized the ferret was on her head. A little startled she started to giggle.
"Itai.. Wake upppp" She said in her sweetest voice she could. The ferret opened his eyes and got off her head.
"I'm sorry." He apologized.
"It's okay. Let's get a quick breakfast on the go. What would you like?" Krysten asks.
"Meat." the ferret squeaks a reply
"Meat? Any specifics?" Krysten asks.
"Nope just meat."
Krysten gets dressed and grabs her empty weapon pouch (she never used it but was going to now since she wanted more combat), puts Itai in it, then slides down into the kitchen, which was the Ramen Shop. Teuchi was preparing the noodles.
"Good morning!" Krysten says.
"Hey. Whatcha want for breakfast?" Teuchi replies.
"Oh I am just going to grab a energy bar." She says going to the pantry and grabbing one out. Then when she thought Teuchi wasn't looking at her she grabbed some raw chicken off the cutting board, just two cubes, and put it in her weapon pouch.
"Why did you just put raw chicken in your weapon pouch?" Teuchi says confused.
As it got quiet after a few 'uhms' he heard a squeak.
"Yum yum! Tasty stuff!" the squeak translated into for Krysten. It poked it's head out.
"I found him last night. I can translate what he says and he wouldn't leave me alone! I-I" Krysten starts.
"It's fine sweetie. Just don't let him down and always keep tabs on him. I don't want people mistaking it for a rat." Teuchi says hugging her.
"Thank you Oniisan!" She replies going off to the training field. But gets distracted by one canine boy with his dog.
"Hey Kiba!" Krysten says going over to him with Itai on her shoulder. He came over with Akamaru in his hood and they both looked at her.
"F-F-Ferret?!" Kiba says shocked. Akamaru barks and Krysten can translate that too.
"Ferret! Ferret! FERRET!"
"Calm down!" Krysten yells in which they get quiet "Okay.. I don't understand. I wasn't raised in a clan with animals and I never could compriend animal languages until now. How does that work?"
"You gotta prove it to me. Have your ferret say something." Kiba replies with his eyes slits..
"You heard him Itai." Krysten says. The ferret squeaks.
"He said 'I am Itai! FEAR ME! I am awesome and bite people! I LOVE CHICKEN!" Krysten says as Kiba cracks up.
"Yeah he did say that! Well my friend. You are one with animals." Kiba says walking away.
"Well I know that. But. Is he like my training partner now? I mean I don't have any ferret like aspects. I wasn't born into a clan that does." Krysten asks.
"To get those you have to train, meditate, focus your chakras. He has been called to you. Animals know their masters. They don't just come to be. Akamaru chose me by jumping on me and growling in my face." Kiba says.
"Okay thanks Kiba!" Krysten says rushing to her training grounds.
"She is kind of awesomer now." Kiba says with a grin. Akamaru barks in agreement.
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