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I was in perfect bliss as I trained with Kiba and Shino after that, but there was no indication of a relationship after that kiss, no secret smiles, or sweet glances; it was just Shino, Kiba, Akamaru, and I.Like it had always been.

Like it always will be. My mind said softly, and the thought wasn't sad, or hopeless it was comforting. We would always be best friends, and Kiba would understand when I told him.

"Team 8?" A voice sounded from the edge of a clearing. We all turned too see an anbu with a raven mask staring at us.

"Yes, can we assist you?" Shino's deep voice was the one that answered.

"You're to be sent on a mission. Go see the Lady Hokage." With that the anbu black op walked off.We all looked at each other for a few seconds, anbu rarely came for such small things. We had our orders though, so we hurried to the hokage building.

"Aburame Shino, Hyuga Hinata, and Inuzuka Kiba," This was how Tsunade started every mission briefing. "Yuhi Kurenai has left Team 8, and retired as a ninja to become a teacher for another group genin students." We all nodded, she had discussed this with us. "Your new teammate is in the Land of the Grass, and she is awaiting your arrival. Go retrieve her. Her name is Yukishi Kyra." As she said this the three of us gaped. We hadn't expected a new teammate, and I was pretty worried about how she'd except the 'freak team'.

"Yes, Hokage-sama." Shino said before ushering the two of us, and Akamaru, out.

"Yukishi Kyra..." I muttered as we began to leave the gates.

Sorry about the majorly short chapter! I should have added it to the last chapter. :( I will update an at least 2,000 words tomorrow! Introducing Kyra :D