Chapter 35: Where Kakashi Stalls

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The first thing Kakashi was aware of when he woke were the birds chirping loudly outside his window. Opening his eyes, he watched their flitting shadows play across his thick, patterned comforter.

Never one to rush out of bed, Kakashi turned on his side and closed his eyes, throwing an arm over his face to block the sun.

Life had been cruel to him in many ways, so it was no shock that this unavoidable 'Day of Doom' (or what anyone else would think of as just meeting their new genin team) would begin with such a bright, perfect morning.

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Word Count: 100
Posted: 10.26.2014