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Taking a calming breath I tied my headband a little tighter before walking out of my apartment. Stopping at my father's grave for a quick prayer before walking to the typical meeting spot, not surprised to find Sasuke already there.
"Morning."
He glanced at me while I moved to lean against the railing next to him.
"How was it last night?"
I blushed lightly.
"It was good actually."
He nodded as I smiled at the memory. Last night, after almost an hour of convincing, my mother had me sing at her café. It turned out to be a blast, even if my friends weren't there to see it. Slowly Sakura joined us, looking as tired as usual, followed closely by Naruto who was way to excited. After over an hour of waiting Kakashi finally showed up saying he got lost. I rolled my eyes at Naruto as he became agitated with Kakashi.
"Our group Seven always has the easy missions lately! Aren't there more exciting missions where I can be more active, where I can use my Way of the Ninja and my soul...you know?"
I shook my head as Naruto got all fired up for no reason before glaring at Sasuke and zoning out for a minute or two.
"Naruto, when you're done fantasizing we will start the mission."
As it turned out our first mission of the day was to pull weeds for my neighbor, somehow that sparked Naruto's competiveness and he picked all her plants in her garden. Next was cleaning the river, Naruto screwed that up as well by tripping and almost falling over a waterfall. Our next mission was walking some dogs, Sakura and Sasuke picking smaller and easier to handle dogs while I picked one that was as tall as my hip, a very well behaved dog, and Naruto picked the biggest dog that dragged him into a minefield. Finally we were done for the day and we were headed to the Hokage's office to turn in Kakashi's report on our missions. Sakura and Sasuke supported Naruto who was still in pain from the minefield.
"You need to quit biting off more than you can chew Naruto. It's gonna land you in major trouble one of these days."
Naruto pulled away from Sasuke, after he made a snide comment, and tried to attack him only for Sakura to hold him back.
"So much for teamwork."
Kakashi agreed with me while shutting his book.
"Alright guys, let's call it a day, I have to submit my report."
I sighed and started walking with Sasuke, the both of us headed in the same direction, when Sakura tried to catch up.
"Sasuke, wait for me!"
We stopped and looked at her.
"Hey, how about. Why don't you and. Why don't we work on improving our teamwork together?"
I smirked as Sasuke told her she was just like Naruto.
"Instead of spending your time flirting, why don't you practice a Jutsu! You're worse than Naruto!"
With that we turned and continued walking.
"That was mean."
My teammate scoffed next to me.
"It needed to be said."
"But I told her something like that in the land of waves."
He shrugged and I sighed, knowing I was late getting to my mother's café. Hearing a small explosion I turned and saw a small poof of multi colored smoke.
"Should we make sure our teammates didn't die?"
Sasuke sighed.
"Don't you have somewhere to be?"
I nodded.
"Come on, let's see what they did."
"Fine."
I grinned and turned around, the two of us taking our sweet time.
"How about a free meal at the café? For coming back with me?"
Sasuke didn't answer but I didn't miss the smirk he through at me as we climbed a tree next to the alley we had just been in to see some guy, who seemed oddly familiar, wearing all black with purple face paint on holding Konohamaru by his collar several feet off the ground, the blonde behind him, also seemed familiar, was just watching.
"If you get the guy I can catch the kid."
Sasuke nodded while picking up some rocks, keeping a close eye on me as I snuck around the pair, with a simple nod Sasuke through the rock, causing the guy to drop Konohamaru, who I caught easily as I skidded to a stop.
"You okay?"
He nodded while turning to Naruto.
"How come you're not cool like him?"
I snickered and turned to see the guy had pulled off the thing on his back and was facing Sasuke, obviously about to use whatever it was.
"Kankuro, stop that."
I turned to see a redhead, again seemed familiar even if I couldn't place where from, hanging upside down on the branch next to Sasuke, his sea green eyes rimmed in black with the kanji for love tattooed in red on his forehead. Looking back at the one he had called Kankuro I finally recognized the symbol on his hood, they were from the village hidden in the Sand.
"You're an embarrassment to our village."
"Hey Gaara."
I blinked up at the redhead again, finally making the connection, I had made a friend when we lived in the Sand village named Gaara, we had to leave before I was able to say good-bye. Shaking my head I knew this was not the time nor place to reminisce about old times, looking up at Sasuke I smirked.
"You got it? I got to go."
He nodded and I took off at a full run, disappearing from sight in an instant. Slowing down to a walk before walking into my mother's café.
"Hi mom!"
"You're late Lilly!"
I sighed, apologizing quickly.
"Our missions ran long, I'm sorry."
"Well get up there. Remember our agreement?"
"Yes ma'am."
I sighed and unzipped my jacket before walking onto the small stage, taking a deep breath as the music started, never missing a beat even when Kiba walked in with his squad, a giant smile appearing on his face as he heard me singing. When my song ended I jumped off stage and practically tackled my friend.
"I missed you!"
"Lilly! Take it outside!"
I sighed and gave Kiba an apologetic look before leading the way out so we could hug it out properly. Wrapping my arms around his neck again as he hugged me to him.
"Missed you to fox."
I laughed before pulling back.
"How's your training going?"
He shrugged causing me to laugh harder, petting Akumaru as he complained about not being acknowledged.
"Are you getting stronger?"
I pushed my finger to my lips.
"That's a secret my friend, you know that."
He laughed, neither of us realizing we were being watched by another redhead.
"Lilly! It's getting late! Go back to the apartment!"
"Yes mom!"
I rolled my eyes as Kiba smiled.
"I'll walk with you, if you want."
"I'd appreciate it; she's gotten a little controlling since I got back from my last mission."
Kiba laughed, wrapping an arm around my shoulders as we walked, enjoying each others company as we approached my apartment.
"You gonna be okay by yourself?"
I laughed and nodded.
"Yeah, she'll be home in a few hours anyway. I'll see you later."
"Yeah, see ya."
I smiled and hugged him again before walking into my apartment and curling up in bed and falling asleep, never seeing the same sea green eyes watching my apartment before disappearing.

Looking around I sighed.
"Why is he always late?"
"I don't know."
I smiled at Sakura and watched as Naruto and Sakura complained, Sasuke and I looked up as Kakashi arrived.
"Well, this is sudden, but I recommended you guys for the Chunin Exam, so. Here, these are your applications."
I squealed and grabbed mine, excitement flowing through my veins.
"Only those who want to take the Exam, sign that application and come to Room 301 of the Academy at 3:00 p.m. five days from now. That's it!"
I squealed again and took off, after making sure we were done for today and didn't have any missions to do. Walking into the café I held up my application to show my mom, feeling like a little kid with a new toy.
"Mom! I'm going to do the Chunin Exams!"
She forced a smile at me.
"Congratulations sweetie, but, aren't you a little young to do so?"
I shook my head.
"Kakashi seems to think I'm ready."

"Shit I'm gonna be late!"
Shooting out of bed I quickly pulled on my jacket and headband before shooting out the door, running at full speed to the Academy. Finally getting inside it didn't take long to find the room. Walking into the room I paused when I realized my team wasn't in there.
"How in the hell did I beat them?"

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