Sorry it's been awhile since I updated. School is getting tense, and I've been playing Halo Lol! Yay birthdays after christmas. Anyhow, sorry it took so long to update!

-------

Kimimae did not return back to her appartment until the next morning. As she walked in, Mashima sat on the couch, giving her a 'and where have you been?' look. Kimimae just looked away from his glance, a small sigh escaping her figure.

"You know I want an answer. I visited Hokage-Sama just an hour ago. He said that besides him and the other jonin, I have full responsibilty toward you."

"...You opponet will not be Dosu" Kimimae muttered as she exitted the room once more. Mashima sighed and continued his genjutsu training, knowing how impossible it is to get to his sister's thoughts.


Kimimae's expression showed no more than depression as she stared at the momentum. So many names stayed carved among the stone, just as the memories stayed carved into the minds. The sky suddenly got dark, heavy rain pouring down.

"K.I.A... Why don't the just name the darn thing 'Suicide'..."

"Because not everyone is killed by suicidal attempts now are they? Espesically as a ninja." Kimimae turned her head to find Kakashi standing behind her, placing a light hand on her shoulder. He too, stared hard at the momentum.

"Sometimes people do crazy things or end up in such conditions... it's not suicidal. They just want to protect what's precious to them. Killed in Action can stand for killed in pride perhaps. Maybe even a meaning of love."

"Kakashi-Sensei."

"Ah?"

"Am I going to end up like you now?...No offense, but constantly coming here begging for forgivness? Kakashi-Sensei..."

Kakashi lowered his head, "Kimimae, do you remember what your sensei told you before he left?"

Kimimae thought for a moment. "A ninja never listens to the rules...and that means they will show emotion. It is not shameful, but something that should be left behind. Though alot of people do not hesitate to break that."

"That's exactly what he said. Did he ever say revenge or such? Don't be ashamed to show your sorrow for Reno, but it is something you can't bring back. Don't pester yourself with it."

"I guess you don't listen to Obito when he tells you the same, Kakashi-Sensei?" Kimimae slightly chuckled. Kakashi jumped at the comment then smiled, "Yes, but it was my fault. I want to besure I am forgiven, even if he says so. To be forgiven I have decided to ask every day possible. It's starting to clear up, how about you go find Gai and see if he can train you before the matches?"

Kimimae let off a small grin, "Your right." The sky slowly cleared, driplets of rain remaining of the bypass storm. "Maybe he can teach me the Lotus while Lee is absent."

"Maybe."

"Can you stop by my appartment and tell Mashima I'll be gone for the month? I need all the training I can get before the exams."

"Ah. That's the Kimimae I know. I'll tell him, no worries."

"Thanks Kakashi-Sensei!" Kimimae bowed. As she ran off in search of the green jonin, Kakashi stood in place at the momentum.

"Hopefully she can learn something. Try talking to her one day, eh?" Kakashi spoke. He rubbed the back of his head and looked at the sky. "My,my," and with that, he was gone in a puff of smoke.


Two soft knocks were heard at the door. Mashima sighed as he slid off the bed and went to answer.

"Kakashi-Sensei?"

"Oyi Mashima" Kakashi smiled, a hand up in greeting.

"What brings you here? Is something the matter?" Mashima asked quickly. Kakashi laughed as he walked over and leaned on the wall, arms crossed.

"Kimimae wanted me to tell you she won't be coming back until the training month is over. She wants Gai to teach her the Lotus, and that will take some time."

Mashima nodded, "I see." He strolled over back to the bed and sat, legs crossed. Placing three books on his head, followed by a glass cup, he placed his hands into the tiger sign. His eyes strolled over to the silver hair nin as he concentrated.

"It's alot quieter now."

Kakashi looked up in reply.

"...I hate it."

--------

And Oh-Em-Geez! Mashima showed emotion to his siblings!