Ten Tails of the Gods
Summary: Neji Hyuuga. A cool, calm, semi-sweet, talented Ninja. Unknown to the whole village of Konoha, he has a younger half-sister! Hinata knows. The Hyuuga clan knows, and oddly enough...So does another Ninja; Sasuke Uchiha. But, what is it about this girl that he remembers!0 years ago, she went missing, but know she's back, and streaming from her person, is a powerful, god-like chakra. Why has she come back? And where did she get this god-like chakra?
Time placement: After the two year jump, but i didn't feel like putting some characters in their new outfits, so i just kept them the same. Tvs, phones, an stuff like that exists.
Notes to ya'll: Written in first person, of none other than Neji's sister herself. Jumps from person to person at times, so ya'll can see what they feel an think.
Pairings: Um...mainly, SasuxOc...NaruxHina...maybe a lil of...LeexSaku...and NejixTen or NejixOc.
Disclaimer: I don't own Naruto, or i wouldn't be writing FanFics. The only things i own are the Oc's and the plot.
Last time: "The Hokage's called a meeting. Didn't you feel that chakra? He's afraid the Akatsuki are going to…" Her voice trailed off, her gaze shifting from Kyoko to me and back again. "Oh…my…You two were attacked! We've got to tell the Hokage!!" She looked terrified.
"Sakura, calm down. You said it yourself; she'll be fine."
"But…what happened? How could you let her get hurt?!" She questioned.
"It wasn't by choice. I was paralyzed." I admitted, making her calm down.
"Well…he wants everyone there."
"Go. I'll be there." She nodded and left. I sighed again. At least she's gone… I walked over to Kyoko, knelt down and shook her gently. "Hey…wake up." She altered slightly, eyes opening slowly.
"Oww…Sasuke? Where-?"
"You're okay. You're at my house, okay?" She nodded in reply. "But, I need to leave for a little bit; the Hokage's calling a meeting. I'll be back as soon as I can. Don't you dare leave the house." She giggled.
"I won't."
"Good." In a poof of smoke, I was gone. Kyoko's Pov
I had been woken up by Sasuke, who had obviously taken me to his house. I had fought with the Akatsuki and been stupid. I ended up getting a giant shuriken in my back.
Sitting up, I realized the shuriken was gone and I was bandaged up. I just hope he didn't do it…or else I'll kill him…but I guess it was sweet of him to do that…Well, after Sasuke left for some meeting…I looked around. Absolutely nothing to do, of course. And…I needed a new shirt and I know he said not to leave the house…but I got up, and left the manor.
I couldn't run or jog, so I walked home, staying with crowds of people. I didn't want the Akatsuki to attack.
Sasuke's Pov
I arrived outside the Hokage's building seconds after waking up Kyoko. Walking inside and up the stairs, I soon realized that not many people were there; Naruto, Sakura, Kakashi and a couple other jounin and chunin. Oh, that's right…everyone else is on a mission…
"So…you're finally here, Sasuke." Kakashi said, looking up from his book.
"Aren't you early, Kakashi?"
"This is an urgent meeting. The road of life can wait." He said back. At that second, an Anbu member appeared at the door.
"Please, come in." He instructed, opening the door.
We all walked inside where the Hokage sat, his pipe in his mouth, hands laced under his chin.
"Please, make yourselves comfortable." He instructed.
After the room filled he cleared his throat, silencing the murmurs.
"I've called this meeting for a very important reason." He began. "You've all sensed the disturbance from earlier, correct?" There were nods and answers of "yes."
"Hokage-sama…is it who we believe it to be?" One jounin asked.
"I'm not sure. Yes, the chakra was that of Akatsuki status…but we have no confirmation that someone came in contact with them." Out of the silence, Sakura choked up, making the Hokage look her way…which was right beside me. "Yes, Sakura?"
"Well…I didn't run in with anybody but um…" The Hokage shifted his eyes on me, meaning she had motioned to me.
"Sasuke? Did you run in with Akatsuki?" He asked.
"Yes." I answered calmly. He seemed surprised by my answer.
"But, Hokage-sama…why are they here?" Another voice from the back called out.
"Oh, yes… I believe only you two know, correct?" He pointed to Sakura and myself. We nodded. "Let's start from the beginning. Ten years ago…another child was born into the Hyuuga line, becoming sibling to Neji. She, after five years of age went missing from this village…from this country. After ten years, she simply walked back into the village, heading home. It came to my attention that Sunday, when missions were handed out, that something about her was different." Looking around the room, everyone was intent on the Hokage's words, waiting for true meaning of the meeting. "She had come with her brother, Neji Hyuuga, and left only for minutes to go outside. Only when Sasuke brought her in passed out, minutes later, did I realize the extent of this one girl. When she awoke, she spoke of meeting a giant white wolf. She included the important detail of it have ten tails." The collective group gasped, except for Naruto, who didn't understand…of course.
"What does that mean?" He asked, making the Hokage chuckle.
"You should understand the most, Naruto. Apparently, during her travels home, she was sealed with a very special demon; the Ten Tailed Wolf-God. She had no prior knowledge of this and even told of where it happened; at Akatsuki. That's why they are here. They are after her, but do not know where the demon-god lies. That is what this meeting is about. Now, Sasuke…" He began, as I felt everyone's gaze shift to us. "What happened?"
"I was training in my field, when a white wolf approached the area and just as it appeared, two members appeared. They had paralyzed me and if it wasn't for that wolf, I, most likely, wouldn't be here. They wanted to negotiate for the demon-god and referred to it as…"it". They have no knowledge of whether it is within a boy or girl. Hell, it could be in a snail for all they know."
"And you referred to it as?" He asked.
"It. But, they also said theyknow I know where it is." I added. Silence filled the room, as a puff of smoke came from the pipe in the Hokage's mouth.
"Hm…Well," He looked up at the others in the room. "Now you know what exactly has this village all a buzz. I suggest you train daily and keep your senses peeled. If they only sent negotiators this time…" His voice trailed off. "Well, you understand. Dismissed." Many left the room, including Naruto, Sakura and myself.
We each went our separate ways, heading home. Looking at one of the clocks located in the village, it was after seven and daylight was fading, storm clouds accompanying the dusk. I just hope she stayed at home and didn't try to head home… My mind wandered as I walked home.
Getting home sometime after dark just as it began to rain, the house was silent. Looking around…no one was there. Damn her! Walking passed the bathroom; a black string caught my eye. Taking it, I realized a silver key was attached to it. She'll be back. I thought, figuring out that it was her house key.
Kyoko's Pov
I finally got home just as the sunset. Intentionally, I left the door unlocked and putting my hand on the knob and turning it…it didn't open. It was locked.
"Oh, shit." I cursed, feeling a plop of water on my nose. Looking up, storm clouds had filled the sky. Now I really needed to get inside. Reaching up to my neck to grab my "collar" I…wait…there's…nothing there. Aw, shit… I cursed again. It must've been ripped off…
Figuring that ass of a cousin, Shukumei locked the door on me; I went around to the back, checking that door too. It…was also locked. I kicked the door. Goddamn it…I went around to the front again, sitting on the steps.
"I guess I could go back to Sasuke's…" Suddenly, the clouds let loose and it began to pour. Standing up, putting my hands over my head, I ran as fast as I could without hurting my back. "Looks like I am going back to Sasuke's."
Sasuke's Pov
The reverberating sound of the rain filled the silent house. I was bored out of my freakin mind. There's never anything on tv…and I can't train. This sucks. Staring at the ceiling was my only possibility…since I was lying on the couch.
Half an hour later…maybe it was an hour…I don't know…well, a rapid, hard knock came to the door.
"S-Stoic-boy!!! O-open u-up!!!" Kyoko yelled, from the other side of the door. I got up, walked over to the door and before opening it, I teased,
"Well…I don't know if I want to."
"P-please?" She begged. So, I opened to door, revealing a soaked to the bone Kyoko. She looked like she was about to collapse, knees together, arms around her, trying to keep warm, I guess. Her hair was also soaked, matted to her head and clothes, teeth chattering. Immediately, I ushered her inside.
"Why didn't you tell me you were soaked?!" I asked, watching her shiver.
"W-well…I th-thought y-you'd…be sm-smart e-enough…to fi-figure it o-out…w-with the r-rain an-and a-all." She stammered, the words barely escaping her lips, eyes focused on mine.
"Oh…" Never thought about that. "Well, come on, let's get you cleaned up."
"N-no. I-I'll get my-myself c-cleaned u-up." She refused, forcing me to roll my eyes and scoff.
"I didn't mean like that. Come on, or you're gonna get sick." I replied, walking behind her. Okay, she didn't really walk…she kinda scooted to the bathroom. When she got inside the frame, she turned around.
"I-I j-just n-need a ch-change of c-clothes." And slammed the door in my face.
"Fine, your highness." I turned around and was about to walk upstairs when a faint whisper came from her side.
"Th-thank y-you…S-Sasuke…"
I left her alone and headed upstairs. What in the hell do I have that could possibly fit her? Leaning against the wall, I racked my brain. Yeah, I had some old shirts, fine. But…she'd kill me if I came back with just a shirt…smirk
I took my time to find something…since the shower had begun to run. I did find something though. One of my old shirts, from back when I was…what…12, 13? Now for the pants matter; simple, right? Wrong. Why do girls hafta be so freakin small?
Leaving my room, I went down the hall to the last room on the left; the storage room. Everything from even before my grandfather was here. Surely there had to be something. And I did find something. The only thing in the whole room that would fit her was a pair of my old, old boxers. Taking what I found, I went downstairs, noticing that the shower had stopped. Going over to the door, I heard humming. Clearly, she was humming to herself, but I couldn't place the song.
"Hey. I found some clothes for you. Just be thankful we had something that actually fits you." I said, rapping my knuckles on the door.
"Oh, what? Aw…thanks. You could've just went over to my house and got some of my clothes." She said through the door.
"WHAT?! So I went through all that trouble for nothing?!" I yelled through the closed door.
"No." Suddenly the door opened. She stood there, one hand on the door, the other holding up the towel wrapped around her. Taking her hand off the door, she swiped the clothes from my hand and shut the door. Seconds later, she said, "You can close your mouth now." I blushed. Well, Kyoko…it's not everyday you see your best friend in a towel…
Well, I went back to the couch, waiting for her. Seeing how she'd be a few more minutes, I got up, went to the kitchen and made myself something to eat. Hell, I hadn't eaten all day.
When I came back, she was sitting on the couch, fiddling with the shirt. Hearing me, she looked up…well at my sandwich. Going back to my spot on the couch, next to her, I noticed she didn't take her eyes off of it and I decided to see if she would. I moved it left, she followed; right, she followed. Up, she followed. Every which way, she followed. Even when I moved it behind my back, she looked left, then right and finally whined like a dog. She kept whining until I moved it back into sight. Gotta admit, it's really cute.
"Okay, okay…here." I caved in, handing her half and sighing at the same time.
"Thank you…again." She said, taking chunk after chunk out of the sandwich.
"Don't worry about it." I replied.
An odd silence filled the next couple of minutes until she asked,
"How's your neck? I know those needles paralyzed you." I was slightly shocked, even though I didn't show it. After all this time, she worried about me instead of herself.
"I'm fine. You're the one who got hurt. You should be worried about you." I answered.
"Should is the keyword. I don't worry about myself. If I did…I'd be a nervous wreck." She replied, fiddling with the shirt again.
"Is something bothering you?" I asked watching her moved it back on her shoulders.
"You know what? Yeah." She finished up her sandwich and after a second or two; the sound of fabric ripping filled the room. I looked over and she had ripped a straight line down the middle of the collar. Then she ripped it sideways, the whole way around the neck. Taking the remainder of the collar she handed it to me and said, "Here. You can have this back. It's bugging me."
"K-Kyoko!! You…you just defiled the Uchiha name!!! My name, mind you!!" I yelled, watching the small piece of fabric fall onto my lap.
"No I didn't." She said, looking at me. "You gave the shirt to me. So it's mine, and I did what I want with it. And like I would corrupt the Uchiha name. I'm best friends with you guys!!" She replied, gently shoving me.
"But-but…" I stuttered, still looking at the pathetic fabric still in my lap.
"Oh, fine. I'll pay you back right now." Feeling the couch sink slightly, she must've leaned over and…then…a warm sensation placed itself on my cheek. A kiss…that's what she paid me back with?! Then a strange feeling overcame me. A nervous…excited… knee weakening…warm feeling. I didn't like it at all. I'ma very decisive person…I hate being indecisive…and that's how I felt. "Happy?" She asked, leaning away from me. Thank god…
The night proceeded and we had both decided to play a video game instead of sit in silence. We were playing Need for Speed Underground 2, drag racing of course, until right when the race started…the controller slipped from her hand, and she fell over on my shoulder, asleep. Taking the controller from her, I set both of them on the coffee table and slowly got up, holding her marriage style, and setting her on the couch. Walking over to the system itself, I shut it off, then the tv. It was late, around midnight and it was time to sleep. Going back over to Kyoko, I took the blanket off the top of the couch and unraveled it, setting it ontop of her. Brushing some hair out of her face I whispered,
"Call if you need me. Sweet dreams."
"You…to…" She mumbled back. Then, feeling equally as tired, I went up to my room and to bed.
Time Passes
Kyoko's Pov
My eyes burst open, hearing the explosion of thunder and I screamed bloody murder, sitting up immediately. I was terrified, my whole body shaking…and I couldn't stop. I swung my legs over the edge of the couch, still shaking. My dream…wasn't a good one. It was…all of the bad things that'd happened to me…all together. The room was dark, which didn't make me feel any better. I had an insecure feeling…and the more I thought about it…the more I trembled.
Suddenly, a puff of smoke appeared infront of me and, once again, I screamed.
"It's okay…calm down." A soft, calm voice told me. The smoke cleared and a sleep eyed Sasuke knelt before me. At least I wasn't alone…
Sasuke's Pov
I was sleeping soundly, in my bed. Key word…was. A crash of thunder entered the sound waves and an ear-piercing scream filled the house. I shot up, being woken up from it. Looking at the clock on my nightstand…it was, once again, 2 in the morning.
"Oh, what now?" I asked myself, knowing only one other person was in the house. Not wasting the energy to walk down, I teleported, leaving a puff of smoke behind me.
Landing infront of her, Kyoko screamed again.
"It's okay…calm down." I said, waiting for the smoke to clear. When it did…I couldn't believe my eyes. She was scarred stiff, trembling all over. Even her eyes showed it, which said a lot. There's no way she'll get back to sleep.
Kyoko's Pov
So, there I was, trembling with absolute terror on the couch in the Uchiha household, Sasuke kneeling infront of me. Once again, thunder coursed through the sky, and I shrieked, already scared out of mind.
"Geez…you're really scared, aren't you?" He asked. My reply formed in my mind, but my voice didn't respond in words.
"Y…m…s…b…" I couldn't see much in the dark, but felt a hand on each side of my waist, pulling me off the couch and into an embrace. It was warm…secure…unexpected. It was a lot of things. A lot of things I couldn't think of; like the thoughts had slipped my mind. It was like…my terrified aura was purged of everything. Right then and there. Then, just as he pulled away…the panic came back and, without thinking, my body jolted back to him, throwing my arms around his neck. He sighed and gently stroked my hair. At that moment…I began to cry. I was literally having a breakdown.
"Hey…" His smooth, calm voice began. I didn't answer. Hell, I couldn't answer. "Come on, you're coming with me. Your brother'll kill me if you don't get your sleep." Now I finally realized exactly where I was sitting as he stood up, pulling me with him. I…had been sitting on his lap, but that didn't really matter. What mattered to me was being safe. And boy, I really felt safe. I mean, what's better than best friends with a ninja?
Sasuke's Pov
Still, Kyoko trembled, sitting right infront of me. Lightning lit the room and just after, thunder startled the silence, as well as a shriek from Kyoko.
"Geez…you're really scared, aren't you?" I asked, not expecting a reply.
"Y…m…s…b…" See, what'd I tell you? She was obviously scared out of her mind.
Trying to calm her down, I reached up and pulled her off the couch and hugged her. She relaxed seconds later, breathing a sigh of relief, I guess. I pulled her back to see if she would be okay, but suddenly she lunged forward, wrapping her arms around my neck. I sighed. There was no way she'd get better anytime soon. Well, I gently caressed her hair and she began to cry. Hasn't she figured out by now that I hate to see her cry?
"Hey…" I stopped, thinking of saying what I was thinking, but changed my mind. "Come on, you're coming with me. Your brother'll kill me if you don't get your sleep." Lie. Well…maybe. I don't know if Neji would actually do that...but she wouldn't get to sleep on her own. That I knew. So, getting up, keeping her arms around my neck, I stood up, taking her with me. In return, to actually not fall, she draped her legs around my waist, not tight though. She still cried, feeling her tears on my shoulder.
I headed up the stairs and back to my room. I wanted to sleep. I guess she did too, trying to say something.
"I…wan…go…bac…slee…" She mumbled.
"I know. Me too." I replied, actually understanding what she said…or tried to say.
Walking into my room, I shut the door behind me by pushing on it, and walked over to my bed. It was big enough for both of us…no doubt.
Kyoko's Pov
I didn't exactly know where I was, but I didn't much less care. I felt safe and that's all I needed and wanted to know. Walking up the stairs, he continued to stroke my hair, which did help…a little bit. And, of course, I was falling asleep…again.
Just a couple minutes later I heard the soft thud of the door and more footsteps. Feeling a hand on the back of my head and one on my lower back, he leaded over, tenderly lowering me on something soft…and comfy. He pulled away, bringing the hand from behind my head and tracing my jaw.
"I'll be right here…okay?" He said softly. Then…he was gone; I couldn't see him…hear him…anything…until right beside me, I felt movement.
I was in his bed!
I was in his bed!!
ME!!! Sakura would kill me for this…
Well, I was perfectly fine, still shaking slightly though. Then, once again, thunder crashed making me yelp once again. I can't frigin help it! It's instinct! Right then, a hand came around my waist, pulling me to the middle of the bed, next to someone. The hand continued to wrap around my small waist, as another one wrapped around it too. Putting my hands on his, I heard him whisper in my ear.
"Relax…I swear nothing's going to happen. I won't let it." He assured me.
"I trust you…" I said softly, my eyes closing slowly. I was tired as hell. What really surprised me though, was how he reacted. Even my brother wouldn't do this…maybe when we were kids…but not now…and for that fact…I hated…and loved it. Secretly, every girl wants to be held; she wants to know she's loved; wants to be able to show up looking like a drowned rat and he wouldn't care; secretly, every tough girl wants someone. She may not say it, show it, or even hint at it…but deep down…it's true. But yet…I hated it. I mean, yeah…he was warm…and sweet…and my god, did he smell good. I mean, good. Even the pillows smelt like him. You'd think I was in heaven…Hell, I thought I was in heaven.
Slowly but surely, my eyes closed, the feeling of his breathing chest lulled me to sleep.
Sasuke's Pov
I had just crawled into the other side of my bed, finally getting back to sleep, when yet another shriek filled the room. I rolled over, sighed and reached over to her. Wrapping a hand around her waist, I pulled her over to me, holding her with both arms. She set her hands ontop of mine, I whispered,
"Relax…I swear nothing's going to happen. I won't let it." Well, I couldn't exactly swear…but I had to do something.
"I trust you…" She said, hushed, taking a slow breath. I was surprised though. I though she'd fight and scream, being this close. But, I guess fear took over and now…she'd do anything to calm down. Her hands were cold, but every girl's were. It felt good to have someone to hold. After all these years of being alone…I was lonely; sick and tired of not having someone to talk to, to listen too…other than Sakura…just someone in general. For once in my life…I'm happy.
The Next Morning…
Neji's Pov
It was early, the sun just breaking over the horizon as I walked back to my house. We had just gotten back from our mission, my team, Kuroi and myself. Gai said he would take care of the report, so each of us headed home for a day of relaxation and sleep.
Going up to the door, I grabbed the knob and tried to turn it. Good. She locked it. Kyoko was never one to lock the doors…she was very carefree.
Opening the door with my key, the house was silent…just like I thought it would be. She's probably sleeping…since she stays up so late…She's never been one to go to bed early, either. Kuroi bounced off to her door, which was shut. He lay right outside it, whining quietly. I walked into the kitchen, checking the refrigerator, which I figured it'd be empty…but surprisingly enough…it was almost full.
Full. That was shocking. Kyoko was almost always hungry. So why in the hell was the fridge full? Something was off…way off…
Suspecting something, I walked over to her door, Kuroi sitting up; I turned the knob to find that it was locked. Smart.
After jimmying the lock I opened the door, Kuroi pushed passed me and looked around the room. He whined. Looking around the room myself, Kyoko…was nowhere to be found. I sighed. Of course… And then I thought of where she could be. The only person that came to mind…was Sasuke. I mean, whom else did she know?
I ran over with Kuroi at my side, to the Uchiha manor. Well…one of them at least. There were so many…I didn't think I'd be able to find his! Checking each one with my Byakugan…which…I didn't see anything…until I got to the last house. Sasuke was asleep…like any guy…but he seemed…bigger than before…
Anyways…I didn't run into the house, but "popped" in, taking Kuroi with me of course. He'd bark until I'd come back if I didn't.
Landing in the living room, I looked like someone had slept on the couch and it was pretty obvious whom it was. My sister. He could've at least offered her a room…I thought, sighing and heading upstairs. Out of the corner of my eye I saw Kuroi following.
There were so many doors in the hallway…too many to choose from. Randomly I chose the second door on the right. If fate wills it…this'll be the room she's in…
Opening the door, the scene graced my eyes.
The room was normal…a dresser…a closet next to that…a nightstand and lamp…my sleeping sister being held by an also sleeping Sasuke…another-WAIT, WHAT?! I blinked; quite a few times. Kuroi cocked his head…and finally barked as loud as he could. Oh…man…Kuroi, SHUT UP!!!
Kyoko's Pov
I was in a deep sleep, the soft covers draping over my shoulders, Sasuke's arms still around my waist. I was very comfortable…until…a loud, familiar bark woke me up.
BANG!!
"Holy shi-" I was cut off, falling out of the warm bed and onto the floor. And with me…was a very sleepy Sasuke. Throughout falling off the bed, he still kept his arms around my waist, involuntarily dragging himself out of the bed.
"Wha…" He said drowsily, eyes half open.
So, here's the scene; I'm sitting on the floor, the comforter on me, my best friend behind me, still holding me…I thought things couldn't get worse. Apparently…I was wrong. Beyond dead wrong.
Looking up…my brother, my brother of all people, stood there, clear eyes wide as could possibly be, jaw stretched to the floor. Instinctively, I grabbed the covers on my lap and pulled them up.
"Nii-san!!" I cried. Still he stared. I could feel myself blushing redder than a tomato. Franticly, I looked left and right, trying to find something, anything to explain the situation. "Um…" I started. "Uh…" I bit my lip. "GET OUT!!! DO SOMETHING!!!" He didn't move. "OTHER THAN STAND THERE!!!!!!" I continued. He twitched. Finally, I shoved the covers off and got up, removing the Uchiha's arms and making a huge mistake. Seeing my brother's eyes shift from me to my clothes…I remembered a very important detail; I was wearing Sasuke's clothes. Good job, Kyoko.
"M-my…eyes…" Neji managed to say, looking as if he was going to faint. "AHH!!!! MY EYES ARE ON FIRE!!!!!!!!" He yelled, covering his eyes. Now I blushed even more.
"Nii-san!!! Shut up and go outside!!!" I yelled over his tantrum. Finally, he shut up, looked up at me and tried to say something.
"I…c-can't…b-believe…you t-two…sl-" Anger bubbling in my veins, I cut him off.
"DON'T YOU DARE FINISH THAT SENTENCE!!!! GO OUTSIDE!!!" I yelled once more. Finally, he went out the door, twitching. Kuroi didn't follow, but sat in the same spot the whole time.
Feeling tired from the yelling match, I sat back down and almost fell over.
"Ugh…I'm so tired…" I sighed. Feeling movement from behind me, I looked there, seeing a very tired Sasuke.
"Wha…" He repeated from earlier. Obviously, he had not heard a word of the yelling match. Turning around, I caught his eyesight and said,
"Listen." He didn't move. "Hey, are you listening?" I asked, waving a hand in front of his face. Seconds later…a reaction came.
"Wha…"
"Oh, come on…" I rolled my eyes. "Listen, I'm leaving. Don't bother to come over today, and go back to bed. You're evidently very tired. Get.some.sleep." I said, keeping eye contact so I know he heard me.
"Okay…" He said wearily. He didn't move. Again, I sighed and got up taking him with me and putting him back on the bed, throwing the covers on the bed. Beginning to walk away, I heard something moving from behind me and then…an arm slipped around my waist and pulled me back onto the bed. "I don't regret what I did." I heard his whisper in my ear. I had nothing to say, feeling the flame of blushing take over my cheeks.
"Go back to bed. You're clearly delusional." I said quickly, prying his arm from me and getting back up.
Leaving him be, Kuroi and I walked out of the room, meeting nii-san. He leaned against the wall, hunched over.
"Let's go." I pleaded, tugging on his shirt. He looked up.
"Explain." He said, straightening up.
"Not now…it's too early." I moaned.
"I asked him to check up on you, not to sleep with-"
"Neji?"
"Yes?"
"Do you want to live?"
"Yes."
"Than take me home and let me sleep."
"Okay." He took me home, arriving there only seconds later.
Falling, yes, falling onto my bed, I fell asleep.
Time Passes
I don't know exactly what time I woke up, not wasting energy to look at the clock. I got up out of bed; Kuroi following me around, I went out of my room and into the living room. My brother was sitting on the couch, a game controller in his hand and the most disgusted look on his face.
"G'morning." I said flatly, sitting next to him.
"Damn it!!" He said, throwing the controller on the ground.
"Oh what? Ne-ne-kun can't get his game to work for him?" I teased. He slowly turned to me, eyes focusing on my outfit.
"You're still wearing his clothes." He said, twitching.
"Oh, shut up. Now let me explain." I started. "It was entirely my fault. You see, I locked the door when I left, taking my key with me, but it must've fallen off…and when I went home, I realized I didn't have it and it started to pour." I was surprised. He actually listened. "So…he was stupid enough to not realize he could've just went here to get something, but got me a pair of his clothes. That's why I have his clothes on. And…well…" I blushed, looking away from my brother. "I got scared. I had this horrible nightmare and I couldn't move…"
"So…he…helped you?" He asked.
"Yep." I replied, smiling at him. Finally…he understood.
"You still need to talk with the Hokage. Did you do that yet?" He asked.
"No…" I answered.
"Well, get changed. We'll be leaving in a couple minutes."
"What?!"
"Yeah. It's already after four." He replied, getting up and shutting of the game. "Now, hurry up."
"Fine, fine!" I yelled back, running into my room.
After getting changed, we left the house, heading for the Hokage's. Neji didn't have much to talk about, since missions are confidential, but I got to talk about some stuff that happened to me. By the time I almost finished, we arrived at the Hokage's office.
Heading upstairs, an Anbu appeared before us, which I didn't shriek (I'm so proud) and asked us to wait.
Minutes passed and again he appeared…well…I think it's a guy…anyways, he lead us inside and asked us to sit in the two chairs infront of the Hokage's desk.
"He will be in a few minutes…until then…make yourselves comfortable." And with that, he disappeared. I sighed. This…was absolutely boring.
More minutes passed, when the door to our left creaked open. The Hokage walked in and sat in his seat, hands laced under his chin, pipe in his mouth.
"Yes?" He asked.
"This is concerning the situation of "Okami"." Neji stated, making the Hokage think for a second.
"Oh, yes. You've not made your decision, have you?" He asked, shifting his attention to me.
"No, but I'd like to." I said, clearing my throat. "I've talked with Okami over this last week…and she made the decision. She wants to stay. I've already learned some stuff from her, too."
"Really? Why don't I know about this?" Neji asked.
"Oh, you didn't ask."
"Well, getting back to more important matters…" The Hokage said, making both of us look at him. "This is a very vital choice. You must keep the world in balance…while avoiding Akatsuki. The first attack was just a fluke."
"WHAT?!" Neji yelled, looking over at me.
"Yeah…" I started, sheepishly. "I didn't tell you that either. There's a lot I didn't tell you."
"Yes…but I've heard your decision…so you, Neji, are free to go. Kyoko…I must speak with you and your dog." He said, signaling to Neji, who got up and left the room, giving me a look of concern.
"Ahem…" He cleared his throat, gaining my attention. "I've asked your brother to leave because I have a mission for you."
"For me?" I'm not even a ninja…and he has a mission for me?
"Well…you won't be alone. I'm assigning Squad 7 to this mission also. The women who filled out this request, requested you specifically."
"Me?" Who could it be?
"Yes. I have no information to give you about them, but they said for me to tell you that, "Madame is sick."." Immediately, my heart sank.
"M-Madame…is sick? Again?"
"Yes. They've asked for you to come as soon as possible." He said.
"Well…tell whoever Squad 7 is to meet me in ten minutes at the village gates." I got up and just about left as the Hokage said,
"Good luck."
"Thanks. I'll need it." I left, meeting up with my brother who sat on the bench right outside the door.
"What's going on?" He asked, standing up.
"Not now. I need to get home."
Thankfully, he listened to me and took both of us home, Kuroi and I. I packed explaining to Neji that now, I would be gone. It really sucked, since I hadn't seen him all week, but someone very important to me needed me. Very badly.
He even took Kuroi and I to the village gates and departed with sad eyes. I know he'd missed me…but there's nothing I could do. I needed to get to Madame.
Turning to the gates, two people waited there with packs. Who, you ask? The pervert of a Jounin, Kakashi and…Naruto.
"Wait…wait…" I began, utterly confused as they looked up at me. "You guys are Squad 7?"
"Yeah!! BELIEVE IT!!" Naruto screamed, while Kakashi beamed him over the head and walked over to me.
"What's this all about? I'd like to know." He said, holding that horrid book in his hands.
"Sorry…I can't tell you until we get there." I replied, keeping my eyes anywhere but on the Jounin.
"I see…" He said, going back to his spot, leaning against the wall, and reading that little book.
"So…where are we going?" Naruto asked.
"Didn't you hear her?!" Another, familiar voice screamed from down the street. Turning around, I saw Sakura walking toward us, a pack as big as her on her back. When she got up to us she set her bag on the ground and leaned against it, catching her breath. "You…know…missions…are…confidential…" She said, breathlessly.
"I'll tell you once we get close." I said, just as a crack-like sound came from behind.
"Hn." The voice came from behind me. Turning around, I saw Sasuke. He wasn't that happy, standing with his arms crossed.
"Oh, cheer up, Sasuke-kun!!" Sakura said, grabbing her pack. Looking up at the fading light of day I said,
"Well…if we wanna get there by afternoon tomorrow…we should leave now." I picked up my pack, slung it over my shoulder and called to Kuroi. "Come on, lazy but. We've got lots of walking to do." He whined and got up slowly, and followed me out of the village gates along with the team. "Oh, Kuroi, hush. You'll get to see Ammy and Rao again." He barked at their names and picked up his pace.Naruto, Kuroi, Sakura and myself led the group, while Sasuke and Kakashi walked behind us in silence.