Another hot morning, and like always with Temari. Following her this time, she was taking you the village's Academy because she was asked to come and teach it today with the students. And since you to follow her, eager to see how the Academy which both Kankuro and Temari filled you in that it was place where those who wanted to become shonbis would go. Every village had an Academy, though the way it was done differed from each village while some did mirror others.
Here in the Academy, the two told you the students would learn jutsu and skills needed to better themselves. After their training was completed there was a graduation ceremony which they where giving the title Genin and placed in a three man team with a Jonin over them, after which they would be given missions to complete.
From everything you heard, you where eager to actually visit this place, though Temari had shown you the village on your first day after you awoke, giving you a tour the village. You remember seeing it briefly, it was large descent size place, not the same size as the Kazekage's building. It was like most of the buildings here sphere shaped. There was a large outside area for training, and few other spots.
Floating behind Temari instead of walking, something you seem to do unintentionally it just made it easier for you. Which did bring attention to yourself by the others of the village. Which they themselves found quite unusual. Temari though didn't seem to mind, growing use to it as long didn't fly off. It amazed her how you never seem to be tired from doing so, nor did bother you at all. It was like you had boundless energy, since it wasn't chakra really.
Looking around you, you didn't mind the village really. Though there seem to be lack of color and vegetation. It was a desert village so it was to be expected as such, but still. This dryness brought a feeling of sorrow to you, just like Gaara's office did when you first entered it. Remembering the way it looked, simple and dry. Though there was life, metaphorically speaking it didn't like such to you.
Your mind on your thought, that you did not pay attention when Temari stopped until you bumped right into her. Scooting back rubbing your nose."Sorry."you apologize to her.
Temari shrugs it off."It's fine, well we're here."she looks up at the place. You do the same."Come on, let's go in."she tells you, opening the door going, you follow her. The place inside reminded you just very slightly of school back home. Though there where no lockers just a hallway that straight down the center. Temari started walking down. Following her, she reaches two double doors pushing them open entering the classroom.
Once inside the classroom, the students who looked so young at least the ages eight through ten. Surprised you greatly, they groomed them to become ninjas as this age. Back home you knew children like this worried over playing and video games. Study at times, but mainly what children should be concerned about. The presence of you and Temari caused the students to look that way, signaling the teacher. They turn around, it was a woman with thick braided hair and chocolate eyes, she wore a forehead protector as well above her brow. Dressed in long brown skirt with tan long sleeve top, she smiles at Temari greeting her, seeing you behind her, you could tell she was not expecting you and seem a weary of you. Even when she smiled.
The children too looked at you, mainly at the fact you hovered a few off the ground like some sort of ghost. A few whispered to others, feeling their eyes on you, made you turn to them. Giving them a friendly smile and wave, while Temari converstated with the teacher, you just introduce yourself to the class. Flying in the center, their eyes followed you.
"Hello and good morning."you greet them."My name is May O'Neil, it a pleasure to meet you all."you introduce yourself."I am greatly eager to learn and see how this Academy teaches you on the art of becoming a shonbi. I know it shall be a much thrilling learning experience. You all shall have, Temari teach you today, she is very kind and intelligent. I know you shall learn a great deal."
Temari stops talking with the teacher, the two women turn to you. Hearing what you said and introducing yourself, Temari shakes her head at you with a small smile."May."she calls to you, making you stop."Why don't you take a seat, I have the rest."
Nodding your head, look for one spotting on by two students, you fly over lower yourself down casually between the two and take seat. The two where nine year old boys one had dirty blonde short spiky hair, the other had light brown smooth hair. Both had green eyes, no doubt they where related, twins really. They look at you, then eachother a small blush appears on their cheeks. Your focus though was on Temari, ready to hear what she was going to teach the class.
She takes off her fan to get comfortable, her voice command attention from everyone. After introducing herself, she begins her lesson. She talked about the job of shinobi, which in a way mirrored what Master Splinter teachings. She explained the different types of missions, ranging from D-S being the highest. The different ranks which you already knew, there was also talk about different one could be once they became a shinobi, there things likes scouts, teachers, recon, and much more. Though the one that stood out to you was the medic, which you recall Kai was one.
After talking about that, Temari went into Jutsu. Telling them, everyone had to learn the basics. She named the three different types, Ninjutsu, Genjutsu and lastly Taijutsu. All three sounded interesting, though you new pretty much about Ninjutsu from lessons by Master Splinter and the guys. Having trained with April to become better. But this version was different, when Temari explained it. First was Genjutsu, which she explained involved illusions that would and could mess with all five of someones senses, next was Ninjutsu which unlike genjutsu the effects are really, and lastly Taijutsu which is a form of hand to hand combat which is executed by directly accessing the user's physical and mental energies, relying on the stamina and strength gained through training. It does not always require chakra. Unlike the other two, which chakra must be used in order to achieve certain results.
Temari went into explaining how everyone has a certain chakra nature or nature transformation. She named the five, Earth, Wind, Water, Lighting and Wind. Writing them down on the board, she then drew a square stating that there was a certain type of paper that could tell the person what their nature was. She then drew five more squares. One square she drew flames around saying that person had an affinity with fire chakra, the next square was split in two meaning an affinity with wind, the third one she tired to draw looking wrinkled that was lighting, one she drew what looked like a rock on it which she explained that the paper would turn into dirt and crumble away that was for earth and lastly she drew water around the square saying if it was wet that would mean water.
All what she said was very enlightening to you, this world and how things worked was different from back home. Though you and April could do things other humans could not, plus there where mutants who could do inhuman things. Though it was nothing like this, hearing how one can walk on water or the wall just by using ones chakra. As you became ingested in her teaching, you thought you heard someone say something directed at you in a whisper. Like a name, but not your name no, it was a different one.
Foreigner.
Looking around trying to pinpoint where it came from, feeling you where just hearing things turn back to Temari. Yet you heard it again, along with some snickering. Making you look again around, Temari kept going on talking, watching you look around. She quickly finishes up the in class lesson, grabbing her fan she attaches it on her back.
"Now, who wants to see some Jutsus?"she asks the class, who all eagerly cheer getting up from their seats their teacher tells them to form a single file line. Temari looks to you."May, come on."she calls to you. Flying out of your seat you go over to her, landing right by her. The students watch you, with wonderment and questions in their eyes.
The teacher though quickly ushers them out the door, following behind them. You and Temari go with the class, outside in the training area. The class takes a their seat while Temari takes her place in the front with everyone's eyes on her. You where off on the side, hovering above the ground just as excited as the students to see this.
Unclipping her fan, with a prominent smile. Unfolding it, drawing it back she flings her fan forward."Ninja Art: Wind Scythe Jutsu!" Unleashing air currents that collide and create vacuum pockets.
The power from her jutus was amazing, the students had to use their arms to protect the sand from getting in their eyes. Seeing this, you fly over to them holding your hands out. Casting a shield over all the students and teacher, blocking sand from getting into their eyes. They look up at you, you smile down at them.
"Do not worry, your eyes can now see."you tell them, looking back at Temari. They students though kept their eyes on you, a few looked at eachother. The teacher was most shocked by this yet also weary. Feeling the tension from her, you look at her. Making her look away quickly. Turning back to Temari, her jutsu finishes up. Waiting for the wind to settle, you let the shield down.
She turns to the students, she notices the students looking at you, while you looked to her. Seeing everything was normal she does another of her jutsu."Cyclone Jutsu!" Releasing heavy air currents that collide together creating many vacuum pocket. The amount of power used was again great, the students huddle together watching in awe at her jutus.
It was amazing how she used the wind, but more so that she could. Seeing jutsu in action was astounding to you. So this was what she meant, using one's chakra. Looking to Temari, you couldn't believe this much power she held in her. Then again she was a jounin, still though her power. You felt yourself feeling starting to feel giddy, just looking at her. When a scream of panic was heard. Snapping you out of admiration for her, and what you saw you reacted quickly. Without a second thought, you fly into her deadly jutsu. Right into Temari's jutsu.
"May!"she screams for you, her heart stops. Quickly thinking she cancels out her jutsu. Dropping her fan she rushes to where she saw you, the students stand up clamoring around, wondering and fearful on what just happen. Their teacher also on her toes wondering as well. Waiting as the dust settled, down the anticipation on edge.
Hearing Temari calling out for you, there was no response. But there was some sort of light they saw. Looking harder, the dust settling there was a bubble of some sort. Surrounding two people, one was a young boy with short black hair his eyes where shut tightly from fear, being held tightly by you. Your hand was out forming the shield. While the other one was holding onto the boy, protectively.
There seem to be no injury to neither you nor the boy. It was hard to tell really, Temari both relieved yet surprised by what she saw with you. She hesitantly places a hand on your shield. She calls to you, hearing her voice. You look up at her, smiling at her. Getting rid of your shield, looking down at the little boy who seem to be still be scared, his grip on you was tight.
Placing a hand on the top of his head, soothing creasing it for comfort."It is all well. Please open your eyes."you tell him your voice, he slowly does looking around then up at you with his big blue eyes. You smile at him, laughing just a bit. Your hand ontop of his head started to glow."There, you have no more injuries. All is well."Wiping the tears that started to form.
Hearing running footsteps coming, the teacher hurries over to you both. She gets down to you, seeing she wanted the young boy. You hand him over to her, she slightly snatches him away. Looking him over, a few of the other students come over to look over the young boy. Temari apologizes to him and the whole class. Standing up, you double check the boy was alright. Which was he was, feeling a hand on your shoulder it was Temari.
She looks down at you."Are you ok?"you nod your head with a smile.
"I am well thank you."you tell her."I did not mean to ruin your demonstration."
"It's alright, really."she brushes it off. She looks you over, seeing not a single mark on you, which amazed her. Because that should have done something to you. Doing one more check and everything seem well. She turns walking back to her fan, you follow her. She picks it up folding it and placing it back upon her back."Well, let's go."
Nodding your head in agreement, you give one last look the teacher had taken everyone back into class.
After leaving the Academy, Temari took you to get her favorite treat. Sweet chestnuts. Getting some, and finding a place to sit. Watching the villagers go about.
"You are very strong, Temari."you compliment her. She smirks from your praise."And the use of chakra, I believe. Is very much fascinating indeed. To be able to in a sense control the elements. The students where very much interested in what you said. So was I. You're world is much...I really do not know what to say."you smile at her.
"Thank you. I'm glad you liked it."she eats a few chestnuts. Nodding your head, looking around, she could tell there was something on your mind."Is there something you want to say?"
You look at her, she looks back reading you easily. Thinking about it, you tell her."Yes, Temari...I am well aware this is a desert village...which is lovely. It is just that, there are no flowers, not much color, not even in Mr. Gaara's office. Which saddens me."
She arches and eyebrow at what you said."What are you saying?"
Swallowing, she saw the sorrow in your eyes like you wanted to cry."I am saying, that there should be more color. So everyone can see it. You have told me, other villages are a bit more lushes then this one. Which again I understand due to its environment, still...I..."you stop talking, she waits for you finish."...Never mind, it is not my place."
Putting more chestnuts in your mouth silencing yourself from saying anything else. Temari could easily tell there was more you wanted to say. Though she wanted to push it, seeing you decided not say anything she left it alone.
Later that evening, you where home with Temari the other two where still busy. While you prepared dinner for you both setting aside something for Gaara and Kankuro should they come home. Temari lingered in the living room, when a knock came to the door. She gets up to answer it, to find Kai standing there.
"Oh, good evening."Kai greets her. She greets him back."Is May here?"
Nodding her head, she calls for you. In just a few seconds you come running over, surprised and happy to see Kai, greeting him when you noticed the same little boy from the academy. Standing next to Kai, holding his hand. The little boy looks to you bashfully, you smile sweetly at him. Getting down to his level.
"Well, hello once again. Are you feel better?"you asks. He nods his head."That is wonderful."
Kai gets your attention, you stand back up looking at him."I came by to thank you, May."
You look at him confused."You are welcome, but for what?"
Kai looks down at the little boy."This is my son, Kaito."
You look to Kai surprised."Your son?!" Then down to Kaito, the little boy looks up at you, seeing it. The resemblance of Kai and his son, though Kaito just had different colored eyes compared to his father.
Kai nods his head."Yes, I know. It is hard to believe. I look so young, but yes he is mine. I wanted to thank you today, for saving him. I was told what happen when I came to pick him up."
Hearing that Temari stiffs up, sensing this Kai turns to her."Please, do not feel bad. It was an accident."he turns back to you."My son is known for being quiet, as you can see. He has a way of being in certain places, when he shouldn't be. But that is who he is. If you where not there, May to protect him he would not be here. So thank you."
"Oh, you are very welcome. I am glad to hear he is alright."you tell him.
"I was told you healed him too."
You nod your head."Yes, the same way that I healed Ms. Sayuri."you tell him, looking to Kaito."As Miko and a promise I made to my sister. To be there for her...but since...I she not here...any more."your voice drops low."Then I will be there for others."your voice returns back to its happier self.
Kai smiles at you warmly."You are very kind, May. A true blessing. If you enjoy helping others, you should look into becoming a medic ninja. It is plainly seen, that you have the talent for it. Ms. Sayuri is healed well, and so is my son. This village could use someone like you, ever since the death of Lady Chiyo. It is hard to find a really skilled medic ninja. Well I do not wa-"
Kaito sniffs the air."Something smells good."he pipes up, letting go of his father's hand making his way into the house. Much to Kai's protest, you didn't mind and go over to Kaito. Who was looking for that delicious looks to you."It smells good."
You smile down at the little boy."Thank you, it is the dinner I am making. Would you like to stay for dinner?"
Kaito nods his head. Kai comes in taking his son's hand sighing."Kaito, we can't."he looks to you. Bowing his head."Thank you, but we must head home. Have a wonderful evening."he looks to Temari bowing his head respectfully to her. He leaves with his son, you walk them to the door watching them leave, waving bye. Till they where out of sight.
Temari shuts the door."You just keep surprising me, don't you?"
You look to her, smiling at her joke."I suppose, I do."
"You know, Kai has a good idea."she tells you. You look to her.
"What do you mean?"you make your way to the kitchen to finish. She follows you, leaning on the counter.
"...To become a shinobi."