Sitting on my couch, a bowl of water on my new table, trying to make a water bullet, I started trying to use it like the mirror, but i just failed over and over, once i realized it was like reverse water walking i was able to cover my hand. It took a while but i covered it completely up.
When i tried to shoot bullets I just failed, Pushing a small part of my water down my hand to my fingers but when it got to the edge it did not shoot, it just dropped to the floor, again i tried this time i used force to remove it from the rest of the water, it just dropped to the ground again. i had no control when it left my body, no matter what i did i could not do it, i tried for hours and came to the conclusion i need a real person to help me. I did start to realize i can move it easy around my hand but only if it touched me, maybe i can do something with this.
Grabbing a Kunai i wanted to see if i could hurt it or block it, but the tip just went into the water and poked my hand. Nothing. I spun water around it as fast as i could, still nothing, not like his sword i can't spin it fast enough. I guess the first thing to do, is learn how to move it around flawlessly, and find a use from there.
I wish i could have talked to him before we left, He might of helped me. i should speak up next time i have a friendly person with an ability i want. I need to learn something i can actually use mid fight. all my skills are useless.
Sitting at the raman place, i ordered pork again, It was the guy and his daughter they silently talked to each other, the wonderful smell made me even more hungry. I downed it fast then ordered a second because I was slightly hoping i would run into Iruka again, it has been to long but i don't know if he would want me to just show up someplace.
Some ninjas that walked by and noticed me, I listened as a male said "I heard she comes from a weak world" May be weak, but you don't know the joys. "i don't think she should be able to just go around our town" i heard a female say, "ya but she is not a threat, she is simple" the male said back The cook and his daughter looked over at me with sadness making me feel embarrassed. "I heard she can't even throw Kunai right", "but she is good against genjutsu" my brows furrowed at that one. Maybe it is good i am weak, what happens if i get decent, will i be in trouble? The hokage seems nice to me, i mean he made sure i can learn. "i hear she is afraid to fight, wont hurt anyone", Hey how is that bad. "She is rude ignores everyone" That is just not true. Feeling a bit mad, i payed for my meal and stood up, Ignores everyone.
Walking up to the conversing ninjas, "I drink a pot of coffee every morning" They looked at me shocked, i guess surprised i heard them, "I know how to snowboard and i used to be deathly afraid of elevators", i turned and jumped away, from roof to roof in no real direction, that was the kindest way i could tell them to fuck off. A part of me happy that the last one would confuse them greatly.
I found myself in a training ground, no one was around, so i practiced throwing a bunch of kunai at the same time, they kind of had a point.
Covering my kunai with water from my hand, i tried to see what would happen when i tossed it, halfway to the tree it just fell off, I don't understand when i toss a kunai with chakra i think it stays on it. maybe i was mistaken.
I pushed chakra into my blade and threw it and it embedded into the tree up to the hilt, is it because i throw them with more speed. I tried again i pushed my chakra into the blade and tossed it lightly so to see if it was with force, but that did not help any.
I pushed my chakra into the blade covering it completely, i closed my eyes and focused and tossed it with vigor i tried so hard to shift my chakra away from my body to fly with it, it was not easy, i was not even sure if it worked, looking up and it was no different, it was also to the hilt. If i can get this right i might be able to learn the water bullet. but no matter what i did i did not know how to get my chakra away from my body. My clones are like that, they are away from my body.
What is the difference... Hand signs. is hand signs the deciding factor, he did not use hand signs. what am i supposed to do. I tried to separate it from me for a long time, the use of my chakra was getting low from pushing so much of it into the kunai and getting no where, i just went home, it was close to getting late and i was drained, Jumped into my window, i just stood there feeling sad and with nothing to do i grabbed my first icha icha book and decided to read it a second time, lying on my couch.
Waking up, i guess i fell asleep. The early morning sun cascading down my walls, the book lying on my chest. I felt good. Stretching i looked around the room, Sighing when i noticed all the dishes i had to do but that did not ruin my strange mood, Standing up my book fell to the ground and i just left it there as i went to have a shower.
Turning on the water and stepping in, a headache starting from the seeing people that ran around me, it was annoying, there is a downside to seeing chakra. I tried to ignore and shut it down as much as possible. It was a hot day so it was a cooler shower and man was it refreshing, Watching as the water slid down my arm i used my chakra to hold it over my hand and forearm, spinning it around slowly, I noticed that the water that hit the chakra infused water just splashed on top and rolled off like it was part of my arm, "interesting", Sticking my second arm into the water i tried to cover that one also, but when i focused on that arm i lost water from the first so i just continued to spin water on my right arm to get it to go faster.
Walking out of my room, clean and happy deciding to do some dishes. "Well sometimes i go out by myself and i look across the water" I quietly sang, I started swaying, "and i think of all the things, what you're doing" I started dancing "And in my head i paint a picture" while washing the dishes i forgot the words, "and i missed your ginger hair, and the way you like to dress" almost starting to sing louder, "won't you come on over, stop making a fool outta me" Putting a washed dish to the side, i got louder, "why don't you come on over valerie" dancing, listing to the beat in my head. "well sometime i go out by myself, and i look across the water, and I think of all the things, what you're doing, And in my head I paint a picture"...i stopped dancing, "i miss music" feeling homesick, "don't stop" startling me, looking over it was Kuro sitting in my window, "how did i not see you", He walked into the room.
"I don't know that song", His silky voice making me embarrassed "ya its from home, do u guys have any good music here?", "i don't listen to much music", "ah makes sense" i said while finishing washing the dishes. "what's up" i asked, wondering if we had a mission, "i came to see if u wanted to spar" i washed my last cup, "sure mr. pain i am up for a brutal beating" He smirked at me, i finished up and followed him to an open area.
Kuro kicked me with strength, i slid backwards but i did not fall down, i held my own, I then blocked three fast punches, we were in just a basic taijutsu match, again he went hard on me, my arms will be covered in bruises again, i don't know if i am getting better at blocking and dodging or if he is still going easy on me, my hits however were not as effective as his but i got one hit to his chest with chakra so it pushed him back far, almost made him fall backwards but after that hit he got harder to fight. none of my shots did damage, We fought for a long time i was covered in sweat, my whole body ached but i was shocked at my stamina, there was a few pauses for both to catch air.
"Do you know how to keep your chakra into something while u throw it away" He just stared at me blankly "what do you mean", "well" i pulled out a kunai, "i put it in and throw it right" i did that, and it landed into the tree, "i can't make it stay on the weapon i seem to only be able to make it thrown harder", He just stared i guess i'm not making sense. "hold on"
I grabbed water and put it over my kunai, "see i can hold it around the weapon", i looked over, still with a blank face, I threw it and watched the water fall off before it hit the tree. "how do i keep it on the weapon" i asked again. His eyes slightly lit up, "your trying to do the water release", "Yes" i almost yelled, "do you know how", He shook his head "you need to learn the handsigns, but i don't know them", I looked at him puzzled "that guy did not need to", "stronger ninjas sometimes don't need them, or can do that kind of stuff with one small handsign" i felt defeated "know anyone who knows this", He just stared at me. "most ninjas here use fire, but if i find out if anyone knows it i will let you know" I smiled and pulled him into an awkward quick hug, "thank you" i whispered into his ear.
"okay, so more?" he nodded we went back to sparing, tossing spikes on the ground made the fight careful for a few minutes but eventually both me and Kuro could easily avoid them, they may be useless but i wanted to try and avoid them myself if i end up using them, so we continued the taijutsu battle surround by spikes, It was fun.
The sun had just set, i was on my computer playing games a small light from my lamp surrounded me when an earthquake shook the room, startling me i stood in the nearest doorway, Where i live i have never felt an earthquake so i was unsure of what to do. thinking it stopped i calmed down, but then a bigger one hit. i leaned my back on the door frame, bracing myself in fear. Dust fell down from my ceiling, that was when i saw sparks come out of my computer, i watched as it burned into my wall while small sparks ran with the burn, as scary as it was it was also very pretty. Then the burn marks and sparks started to head towards me fast, I tried to run away that was when i fell into a hole, It was black as i fell, and then i was surrounded by red clouds all around me, I watched as i came baraling towards the orange ground, that was when a black hole opened up and i fell through it, i watched as i came close to giant trees, watching as they got bigger, until i fell into the trees.
I was about to hit the ground when i shot up in my bed, breathing heavily, covered in sweat i looked around in a panic, once i remembered where i was i calmed down, strong fear just sitting in my heart, "what a strange dream", i could not remember how i got here but i think i was in a earthquake, the feeling seemed real, like it happened, Maybe im just being crazy.
Being wide awake i got out of my bed, i saw a few chakras around, something about it was peaceful and it helped me calm down this time. Making a new pot of coffee i just went over my dream again and again, why can't i remember what happened, as weird as it was having black hair when he found me, that could have been semi real but i doubt i fell through red clouds and basically skydived without a pack into the forest, that seems a bit to crazy even for this world. what bothered me was the orange hole it gave me a bad feeling, it was what the fear that still sat in my heart was about.
I grabbed a fresh cup of coffee and sat in my window, smoke in hand, It was not long before i felt the world wake up again, the birds started to chirp. The sky turned pink and orange as the sun rose over the town. it was calming and peaceful pulling my fear out of my heart, feeling like i was home. i never felt that way where i used to live, but i moved a lot for many different reasons, got to the point i stopped repainting the homes, i would move basically every year, a couple times i only lasted about 6 months.
The dream made me think about my world, once i was very outgoing, me and friends we did lots of things and then one day i started hiding inside, all my relationships faded, i barley talked to anyone i was kind of a hermit, i had recently lost my dog, and left an asshole who made me feel like i was worthless, i was with him for way to long, he also had a hand in me losing some friends, all i had was my games near the end, and a crappy job in a crappy restaurant with a crappy boss. Being here, it is home, like a new start. I however do miss online shopping and netflix.
Looking down at my dragonfly tattoo, it is also something i don't remember getting, and yet it feels familiar making a part of me wonder what else i forgot about, there could be so many important things that are just gone. I try not to think of my real home much, i like it better here even if everyone hates me, Its the forest and the chakra. I smiled as i looked back at the sunrise, thinking about that book i found, so many questions floated in my head.
I spent hours trying to throw four bulls eyes at the same time with one hand. I was getting better.
Walking through the food district trying to avoid the eyes of people. I stopped at the bar me and the boys first went to, grabbed a beer and some food. I sat at the same table and looked around. There was a lot of ninjas here, seemingly all ninjas. I few gave me the look but i noticed the purple haired girl from before, downing a giant cup. i smiled at her, she gave me attitude but not the normal look. Turning to look out the window as she stood up for another round.
A plate was set in front of me covered of dango, and she slid into the seat across from me, She also had a plate for herself, I smiled at her as she slid one plate closer to me, she just sat there across from me one arm over the back of the seat, a rude look on her face, "thanks" I softly said picking up a stick and eating them one at a time, while she grabbed hers and downed all three at once. "i heard you like dango", That surprised me, First rumor that is true and not bad. I nodded as i grabbed a second stick.
We both picked up our drinks at the same time, locking eyes with a bit of challenge in her face, we both started chugging, we were close but she finished first and slammed her drink down on the table, a second later i slammed mine. A smerky smile played on her lips as i giggled. Downing her last dango stick she tapped the table twice before standing up and leaving, she looked over and gave me her smerky smile as she left. I could not stop smiling, i would look at the door a few times while i finished my food.
Being sticky and dirty so i hopped into the shower.
Standing in the warm water cascading around me i was playing with it on my arm again, that was when i felt Hayashi, i think he was in my home as fast as he came he left, i dropped the water and grabbed my towel and peeked out. i snuck to my bedroom fast encase he came back and got dressed, not sure if we have a mission. walking out of my room there was a paper sitting on my table.
Find me~ hayashi. Looking out my window, i closed my eyes and focused on all the chakra i could see he was not there. i jumped onto my windowsill, hmm what way would he have gone. i guess i just run until i feel him? I did a basic circle of the food district, mostly passing by all places with alcohol, i kept my sense open, also passed the gate and our meeting place.
Heading towards training grounds, there was less people there so it was not as big of a headache, and easier to focus on them, I did notice lee's team they were training without him, i paused and looked at them, something was wrong i could feel it in my heart, Such a pull i had to go talk to them, i jumped into the area silently and called out, "Hey Guy, tenten, neji remember me" i was friendly but even guy was in a mood, as they looked at me, neji glared the others greeted me with a somber hello, "Something seemed wrong, i had to come over", "ah ava, so nice to see you again" guy spoke his booming voice quieter then normal, i looked at them all with worry, Tenten tossed some weapons at a target, Neji just glared as he stood in a big destroyed circle around him, Weapons spread around everywhere.
"Something happen to lee?" i asked in fear, tenten and guy looked at me in shock, "nooo" i whispered, "He got into a fight during the chunin exams and is badly hurt" no, Guy spoke with heart, tenten and Guy looked like they could cry, and Neji looked beyond mad. "but he is alive" a relief went through me, "oh good" i mumbled, Looking at the ground, i don't know him well, but i will see him after i find Hayashi, i cant leave him waiting.
I patted Guy on the shoulder and held my hand there for a moment. "he will be okay" i said in hope, sighing and dropping my hand, "i have to go, i am so sorry he is hurt", "you didn't do it" tenten said, i just looked puzzled, "ya" i guess it is a not normal saying here. giving a wave i ran back into the tree line, sadness and worry in my heart, but ninjas are amazing i am sure he will be fine, the doctors here are badass. Lee and guy were the kindest people here to me not once did that look pass on their faces.
I just ran as fast as i could not sure if i am doing this right, A few more areas and i felt him, that was not as long i figured, there he was lying in a field eyes closed, wondering how close i could get without him noticing i tried to be as ninja as possible.
Being quiet and fast i was over him in a moment blocking his sun, "found you" he opened his eyes and smiled, "not to bad, but that was easy", "what was this about" i asked calmly, "just testing you" he stood up grabbed his scroll, "wait here for five minutes and find me again", I smiled, its like a bigger and more fun hide and seek. I nodded as he ran off plopping my ass on the ground to wait, pulling at the grass and thinking about lee.
Once it felt like over five minutes passed i ran to the area he went, i don't know how to follow someone, i was almost back towards guys group, and felt like i should not pass by again.
Standing there unsure, i don't know how to follow someone, I just headed in a random direction, i wound up back in the shopping district, i ran passed the hot springs, and wound up back to the area i found him and headed in the opposite way he went.
I got near a small forest between some training ground a bit away there he was, I saw his chakra deep in the trees, if only i had just gone this way first, i was kind of annoyed with myself.
I jumped from tree to tree and landed beside him, "that was long" i nodded, "i can't follow, i ended up running all over", He smiled at me kindly, "you can learn", He got up standing on the branch. "again" and he booked it, i sat on the branch and waited, Pulling out a kunai and writing my name in the tree. i spun it in my hand and put it back in my pouch, feeling a little like a cowboy.
I was going to the opposite way he did, why would he double back again. I closed my eyes, wind blowing passed me, where do i go. I got out of the tree line. Maybe he will be around all the training grounds again. Most of the areas had some teams training. That was when the sun started to set, while running i watched as the sun set in a beautiful red sea of clouds. They had a lot of big areas around here. I felt him and headed towards him, He was sitting in the grass, scroll beside him staring out into a lake but what made me stop walking was the fireflys that surrounded him, it was a wonderful sight as they circled him.
I walked close but i did not want to disturb the bugs. he looked over at me, "a little faster this time" he said, "ya" i said wistfully as some bugs started to circle me. "wow" i mumbled, as i slowly went and sat next to him on the soft grass.
Sitting in silence as we watched the bugs circle around us, the trees and the lake, the warm air blowing our hair around.
I watched as a blue dragonfly flew over and landed on my shoulder, A second green one landed on my head before circling me and landing on my arm near my tattoo, I was staring wide eyed trying not to move, amazed.
"Dragonfly's for the dragonfly" he said with quiet delight, They flew away into the sunset as it finally set. With no sun the bugs got brighter, it was so tranquil as we sat there in silence watching the bugs make a reflection on the water. "What was the point of that" i asked quietly. "I wanted to see how quick you can find someone" his deep voice also in whisper, "ya, i don't know how to track or follow", he just stared at the pond and bugs, his face was lit up.
We just sat there in calm happiness. This is a moment i hope to remember, I stuck my hand out towards some bugs and three landed on my palm for a quick moment making a big smile come across my face, i looked over at him and watched as he did the same, two landed on his hand before flying away.
Standing up i slowly walked over the water into the middle of the pond, the bugs surrounding me, the way they reflected in the calm waters made me feel like i was in a special place. I just slowly spun around hands out and giggling. Looking over he was just smiling at me, i smiled back.
I found the flower shop, the smell was wonderful, looking around such nice flowers some looked familiar others were so strange, I saw one that looked a little like a Lilly and wanted to buy one. "what message are you trying to say" A girls voice rang out, looking over i saw that pretty blonde girl that was with smoking hot guy, "oh uh, i don't know" you could tell she knows who i am, but she did not make that look most do. "well who is it for" she asked as she got up and came over, "well" i gave an awkward laugh, "some kid i barely know is hurt and i wanted to get him a flower" she made a pursed face, "barely know, hm" and looked around. She started pointing out some flowers that would work. i was not sure if flowers mean more here, so i don't want to declare my love or anything. I liked this girl she had a confidence i admire.
We looked around at a lot, We came across one called a Peony, She said it's been known for their healing power. and it was pretty, seemed perfect. I bought a small clear vase from her instruction. I thanked her, made my way to the hospital, I jumped roof to roof, that place stands out from a high place. walking up to the main desk and asked someone where Lee's room was, I found my way there easy, i found that strange because when i lived here i got lost so often. I found him passed out on his bed, there was a White flower in a clear vase that looked like it was there for a bit, I put mine next to it and just looked down at the boy, Most of him was covered by a blanket, but what i could see he was wrapped in so many bandages.
"You will be okay" i whispered, "your strength with pull you through, don't give up" He did not move, "you don't know me well, but you helped me when i got here, I think of you often when i want to give up" I gave him a lingering look, and turned to leave. I saw my old nurse on the way out and we waved at each other, she seemed busy or i would have talked to her, it was nice to get a real look at her chakra.
Wondering in the warm sun i just strolled around the town, i did start to notice a lot more strangers with headbands and not just genin, I Think the main fighting will be here soon. I am excited to watch it i have not seen a lot of fighting. while passing by a few people i heard some talking and that the fights will happen within this week. I paused at a few old men looking at these papers with faces on it talking about betting, Peering over, "how do you bet" They gave me a slip of paper, i guess i just pick one and give them money, Looking at all the people that were in the last round, I was stunned, i know some of these people, Naruto, Neji, two boys that looked familiar and i saw the creepy kids from that one day, that kind of creep just does not leave you.
They were talking about who to vote for, They said bad things about naruto, and the fact maybe that's why they should bet on him, but most were excited about some kid named Sasuke or Neji as the definite winners. I chose Naruto, because i liked the kid, You got my money on you boy. Smiling i just continued on my way. There was a kind of festival getting put together i guess for the exams, it is a bigger thing then i thought.
Passing by a clothes shop i noticed it was really full, and i was curious. I watched as Girls came in and out looking at the strangest prettiest dresses. i walked in and eavesdropped on the girls talking, I guess people get dressed up for this festival, I watched some come out of dressing rooms, picking clothes with their friends. I decided to try some on, I found one that was black with red, orange and white flowers on it, trying it on i was a little confused, how do i put this on. i walked out of my dressing room hoping for help, some girls ignored me, or looked at me funny, so i just stood there trying to figure it out myself.
I just watched some girls fix up the strings and i learned myself, it was not done up as nice as them, but i kind of liked it, there was a open part, hard to see until i stuck my leg through it, lightly laughing when i put my arms out to the side like i had wings. That was when someone came over and started fixing my wraps. Looking back startled, It was that beautiful lady with the red eyes, She smiled at me. "thank you" i said quietly, "no problem, are you dressing up for a guy?" She asked cheerfully, "no" i laughed, "how about you", She looked away a little embarrassed, Her chakra flickered "no", "you're lying" i Laughed back, she finished it up and it was so much better looking, She looked at me confused and slightly ashamed, but the air got a little awkward, maybe i should not have said that.
"Thank you, this looks so much better", "ya, but maybe a different one", "I do look good in blue" as a saw a blue one, It was light blue, with light pink flowers, I changed quickly and she helped me with it again, it was shorter so it would just hover over the ground, it also had a slit, "ya, much better" she said calmly, "you do look better in blue" i smiled, "ya i think i will buy this one, thank you for your help". She smiled at me as we looked in the mirror, "i am sorry but what is your name again" i asked bashfully. "kurenai', I rolled her name over my tongue. "Do you need help finding one", "I already found one" she spoke kindly, i nodded we shared a smile and i walked back into the change room.
It was i bit of mess to get out of, so it took a minute, when i came out she was gone. i bought the dress, i never had something so fancy looking, Starting to really look forward to this event.
Looking in my giant water mirror, It took a bit but i got the kimono right, doing up my hair and putting on some makeup, they don't have as much of a selection but they had some nice stuff. I looked kind of nice. I had no nice shoes i just put on my ninja boots, they were covered by the long dress anyway.
I walked my way to the festival area, the sun was setting on the calm day, no wind, a perfect night. i ended up hoping on some roofs, a little afraid no one else was wearing this. Looking down it was breathtaking, the small paper lanterns were strung around, stalls set up with food and games, i could hear some calming music coming from somewhere, it was not so bad but i heard no lyrics. The people were all walking around and to my relief all wore similar outfits. it was so nice.
Jumping off the roof into the area below, hands pulling up my dress, i startled the ones i landed near, I just walked around a big smile on my face. Walking up there was a both with these masks, they were all white with different kind of animals on them. I saw some people stuck them on there heads to the side. i guess it's a thing. I picked one i think was a wolf, carefully putting it on my head to the side, i loved it and i felt like i was part of this place. Trying out some small cakes and some weird game, it was a bucket of water with a ton of balls in it and u had to get one with a stick, i did not understand how to play it.
Walked up to the band that was playing such pretty music, and watched them, they had a nice sound. but nothing like my world music. "you look wonderful", Looking over it was Iruka, I was so happy to see him. "Iruka" I almost yelled his name, "thank you" looking at him he was in a gray robe like male dress, with red circles and white spots, and some sandals. "you too" i said back with a smile. "so you picked the dog" he said kindly as he looked at my mask, i just nodded, aw it's not a wolf.
"Want to dance", "sure, but i don't know how to" i said nervous, He grabbed my hand and started to lead, I tried to follow as best i could, spun around a few times, the music was nice and i was having a good time, then i stepped on his foot, He made a face, "oh so sorry" i felt so embarrassed i kind of wanted to run away, "you and my foot" i laughed loudly, removing my anxiety, smiling at him apologetically. He grabbed my hand, put his hand on my waist and we did some more dancing, this time with no accident. a Few couples joined us, i Just giggled, as he guided me around. I have not truly danced with someone like this before.
Then we went for some food, they gave me something called Takoyaki, it was so strange, i guess it is a normal festival food. trying to eat this sticky mess, He was smiling at my awkwardness. "Iruka" Turning to the voice, Naruto was next to us, He saw me, "oh hey it's your girlfriend", Irukas face went red in anger and punched him on the top of his head, i just looked at the scene a little bewildered as He yelled a the boy like an older brother, about how i was not his girlfriend, "alright, alright" He said a prune like look on his face. Smiling "ava" i pointed to myself.
The pink haired girl was next to him in second we both gave a shared acknowledgment, she remembers me, she looked a little sad and distracted. Naruto started on a tangent about the fight that will happen in a couple days, I guess the pink girl, Sakura, is his team member and so is the boy everyone is talking about but he was not here. I noticed she perked up when the name Saskue came up, and then she got even more depressed, i kind of wanted to hug her but that would be weird. Looking back at naruto "i actually bet on you", He looked at me, "really" his eyes hopeful, Iruka also looked at me curious. "Don't let me down" i smiled, "oh i wont, i am going to win" Such confidence. "I know it" i said with just as much confidence, a big smile on his face. "I will take you out for raman when you win" Iruka said, now that perked the cute boy up.
As i watched them converse there was a twinge in my heart about him, he was kind, friendly, and seemed like an awesome guy, but something dark scared me. I could see his heart very determined and it was not from there, but there was a darkness in him, a kind that terrified me, i could not see anything but it was there. i tried to push past it, but i had a need to run away. "ava" I looked over, pulling me out of my zone, There was Hayashi, showing up when i was greatly uncomfortable, i am sure he saw that.
Smiling at him i gave a wave, and Iruka and him shared a basic hello, how are you. Looking passed him he had been in a group of guys, They gave me the look, but i could not help to see one of them was really hot, with short blond hair and bright yellow eyes, sadly he was also giving me the look. I think they were talking about me, and waiting for him.
Not to take up his time or stay uncomfortable i just said bye to all of them and walked away, putting a damper on my happy night. I went to find a game, i was having a good time with Iruka but i had to leave. I did notice that when people talked about the upcoming exams, and naruto in the same conversation, he was like me, they said bad things about him. My heart went out to him, making me want to get to know him more, if i could get passed whatever that was that scared me.
There was a basketball game again, waiting in line i watched as people failed so much, kind of made me feel good at something for the first time, when it was my turn i got every one of them in, i picked a small brown rabbit toy. when i turned around i did see some people looking at me, Maybe they will talk about something i am good at now. A big smile on my face i just walked around again, I did see and wave at, the purple haired girl. When i saw Kurenai with smoking hot guy made me smile, i think that was who she lied about earlier, they had chemistry it was easy to see, She waved at me and i waved back, he nodded smoke in his mouth. Made me feel less hated. The blonde girl and two boys were not far away and she also waved at me, the boys looked confused about it, but with all the waves my happiness grew.
Turning around at the familiar chakra, Iruka was standing there, He brought me a balloon with dog on it, "you got the dog mask so", i smiled, "thank you" taking the string, getting a better look at it made me laugh loudly, it was like a distorted pug, it looked ridiculous.
"Wondering why you left in a bad mood", Looking around, i motioned him to a bench away from people. "i saw something that scared me" i mumbled unsure of how to say this, He just looked at me waiting for me to speak, "inside naruto" His eyes had shock in them, before it faded and looked like he wanted to tell me something, but he did not voice it. "You saw something" he just said my words back to me, "i mean i did not see anything, and yet i felt something, faint and dark, It was not a part of him and yet it was a part of him", i whispered, we sat there in silence, now he did not seem scared or weirded out, he knows what that was he just can't tell me.
"Thank you", he looked confused, "it is okay if you can't say, i understand, but at least i know it is not bad" i smiled at him. "I like him, he is a cool kid" Irukas face softened, "yes he is, at one point i felt the same way from him and you, and yet you both changed my mind", this time i looked shocked, I put my head on his shoulder quickly for an awkward hug before jumping to my feet, "let's go play a game"
I saw a lot of people around i recognized, but Kuro was nowhere to be found, When i was done with the festival, i said my goodbye to Iruka, i had a good time here thanks to him. So i left and went to find Kuro. I had never been in his place, but i knew where it was. I walked up to a two story place, the outside was a nice light green not as cracked as my place, but it was also the same with the stairs being in the middle and yet outside. I made my way there and i could feel him inside, i was about to knock on his door when i had an idea, something i never get to do. I ran outside and jumped into his open window, yelling "Kuro" loudly, He was sitting on a messy brown chair watching tv, drink and snacks beside him on a small table between a second chair. Dressed in pj like pants and a white sleeveless shirt. He almost looked startled, but i have never done that before. A creepy grin on my face, He looked me over and smirked, "hello my feudal lord, so fancy today" I just smiled, he saw my shoes and actually laughed a little, "i guess you're not that fancy". i noticed he had a scar near his left shoulder, it was pretty long, it was always covered
"So why were u not at the festival" i asked while sitting in the second chair and looked around, such a guys place, light gray walls, two brown chairs and a big tv, nothing on the walls and yet was a nice place, way bigger then mine. I think he would have loved video games, he does love fighting. "i don't go to them much" his blank face was back, i nodded and looked at the tv, he was watching some action film, there was something comfortable here.
He looked over for a sec, "It is about a princess, saving her snow kingdom", "snow" i said as i looked, "you have snow" i was a bit to interested. "you like snow?", "well where im from half the year was like this" i motioned to the world, "and the second half was like that" i pointed to the tv. He looked at me like it was the most fucked up thing he had ever heard, "how", Now i had the look. "weather, it just was just... do u really want a long scientific story?", His blank face stared at me for a moment, before he decided and nodded to me, feeling defeated i described the earth rotation and space and all that shit. His face never changed, but it was something i guess they don't talk about here, and i think he learned something. "do we spin" i looked at him, "I don't know i am not a scientist but i assume so, gravity, sun and stars you have them", He stared at me again, "spinning is just something everyone knew, i don't have the skills to know how different this place is, do you got something to drink" i asked thirsty liking my lips, he got up and got me some kinda blue drink in a bottle, "mmm something blue, they always rock", He nodded and sat back down. "thanks", It was not normal blue, but it was still refreshing.
"So, you may be called dumb in this world, but yours is a lot farther along in science and technology huh, you are probably smarter then most here in those areas", It made my heart skip, someone said i was smart. i just bashfully twirled my hair. He was looking at me different, made me slightly nervous so i turned back to the tv. i watched as they fought in the snow with badass justsu. "i wanna do that" as i watched some water and ice moves, "one day" he quietly said as he sipped his drink, "one would hope". The air was comfortable again.
I yawned as i opened my eyes, my legs curled up under my butt, I sat up i was sitting in Kuros chair, a thin blanket over me, I was a little confused, i guess i fell asleep here last night. I could feel him in his bedroom, it was early and i did not want to wake him so i put my shoes on and jumped out the window, my hair and dress a mad mess, i was sure my makeup was down my face, I felt like i was doing a walk a shame, just faster and without the goods.
I spent my morning throwing Kunai, I could take eight, four in each hand, and hit the bullseyes every time, other then with targets i could not see. Starting to feel a little better about that skill, tried to get faster at handsigns with the justu's i do know and played around with water, because the exams are tomorrow i have not had a mission in a while, so i just tried to get better at what i have. i don't think many ninjas were on missions because of it.
I was sitting in my home, reading the second icha icha, i came to the conclusion i need a t.v, not sure how i don't have one yet, It's a lot of money and i barely stay in my apartment, I wonder if they have good shows.
Making some coffee i decided to turn on my sink, I covered my arm as with as much water i could hold, i started to move it around my body, it was slow at first as i made it up my arm, and down my chest, I started singing any song i could think of, dancing lightly to the beat in my head as i spun the water around me faster. I was enjoying myself.
"i'm sexy and i know it" i sang as i shot the water from my back down my left arm and forced it away, it shot passed my fingers, it went about a foot, i chuckled at my mess, It may have gone somewhere, but it sure would not hurt anyone.
I gathered more water, this time just spun it around my arm, it was getting so much faster, now that it was going at such nice speeds, I breathed in and pushed harder to make more speed, Pulling out a kunai and testing it again. Sticking the tip against the water, it went through but with a lot of resistance, i was elated "shit" i whispered. A burst of Adrenalin, i tried again, and the same thing, closing my eyes, pushing for speed. Opened my eyes, "come on" and i did it again. there was force, i made a force that was blocking my Kunai, i stared wide eyed, pushing my chakra as fast as i could.
I almost squealed, but i kept my emotions inside me, a big smile got through, i don't know what to do with this but i can do it. this time i forced my kunai as hard as i could into the water, it started to slightly go through, so not helpful yet, a good weapon and it wont block one, but maybe one day i can make like a water shield.
I wrapped my kunai tip in a thin cloth, the whole reason i started to do this, wanna see if i can cut even just the cloth, So i spun it as fast as i could and forced the kunai tip inside, the cloth moved around but it did not cut anything. sighing, oh well, maybe one day i can figure out how he made a sword.
Sighing bored again, i left the mess of water i made and flopped onto my couch, flipped the pages and decided to read my favorite dirty scene, with a smile on my face, i was having a nice night alone when i felt a twinge in my heart, not sure what it was but it was something, come that genjutsu fight i don't ignore them anymore.
Made my way over to the window and stuck my head outside, the wind was low, and i heard some faint laughter, i looked with chakra and anyone nearby was not in any kind of fight, I tend to feel something like that right before someone jumps in my window, but no one was about to. Looking up at the moon, not sure what that feeling was as the wind picked up, everything seemed fine. I little worried i just sat back down with my book, There is way stronger people here, i am sure it is fine, what can i do. reading my favorite parts again until i got sleepy, had a fast shower and went to bed, the exam thing is tomorrow.
