The sky was grey and the wind chilly, weather that seem to suck the life out of many. This type of weather was consider somewhat depressing compared to that of when the sun was out. Not many people where up and about in the village like normal, so the streets where in a way empty. Though normally, weather never affected you infact you liked it, when the clouds looked heavy and about to rain. It gave you feeling of tears, something you where completely incapable of producing.
Though this time around, you felt just as the sky. It seem only fitting, the mood you where in compared to this morning, you had more joy even when feeding your little hawk chick, which you received from Sunagakure, from Gaara which was a surprise. It was in a way a newly hatched one, since it couldn't fly really and still had its baby feathers. A cute little thing, and quiet one at that. A gift you where not expecting at all, but appreciated it none the less. Finding a place for it in your room, for it to sleep and rest.
After tending to it this morning, you made your way to the Hokage's office to begin training for the day only to for to tell you that there was none and something else that should have made you thrilled but a part of you was not feeling that sensation at all. Flying above the village, your mind up in the dark clouds, you didn't hear someone call you from down below. Until, they threw something at you getting your attention. Snapping you out of it, looking down you see Ino with her team. Shikamaru and Choji you remember their names respectively. Ino calls you again waving to you, and telling you to come down.
You glide down landing infront of her and her friends. Shikamaru and Choji look at you from what you just did. While Ino paid it no mind at all, she quickly grabs hold of your hands in hers.
"May, are you doing anything?"she asks, before you could answer anything she yanks you with her."Good, it's such a chilly day we all thought of going to the Hot Springs, come with us."
Seeing you could not object you go with her, though remembering something you tell Ino. Who agrees to go with you, informing the boys to let the others know that you both would meet them there. She follows you, to where you needed to go. Shikamaru sighs complaining how much it was a drag but none the less did as Ino asked.
Konohamaru ran through the village chasing that stupid Daimyo wife's cat, Tora. That always seem to be running away, which was quite obvious it was trying to run away from its owner. But never had any luck, because it was always caught and returned. Hot on its trail, Konohamaru radios his other two teammates to be ready. Which they roger back, they where.
Forming a shadow clone, both Konohamarus speed up, the cat saw them and went faster. Refusing to be taken down that easily."Moegi, she's coming your way."
Moegi scaling the rooftops up above saw the cat, she gets ready with Udon by her side. Looking to the lethargic boy, who held the other side of the net, while she held the other one. Counting, getting ready for the the cat. Three...two...Go!
They jump down catching the cat off guard, throwing the net upon it. Capturing it, landing just fine looking at the creature struggling to get out. Sighing that it was finally over and feeling bad for having to capture it. If it wasn't a mission they would set it free, but they would never hear the end of it from the Daimyo's wife cries.
Konohamaru finally catches up with his friends, looking down sympathetically at the poor thing."...Well, let's retu-"he stops mid sentence, frozen and fixated upon what caught his eyes. A heated blush spread across him, he wasn't sure if the music he heard was from his mind or somewhere else.
Moegi and Udon notice their friend's sudden frozen state. Moegi puts her hand upon his forehead and takes it off quickly."Your burning up! Are you ok Konohamaru?"
The boy didn't respond, his face became redder by the minute, Udon follows where he was looking not seeing anyone besides Ino walking and talking with a pink haired teen girl about the Hot Springs, he didn't really get a very good look at the other girl. But Konohamaru did, hearing what Ino said.
He flips out."We're going to the Hot Springs!"His sudden outburst scares his friends.
Finally making it to the Hot Springs with Ino, you could feel the heat that emitted from it. From the water that ran outside, under the bridge which Ino told you it was sometimes used for training purposes in the use of chakra control. There where a few buildings around, the steam came up all around it was thick. Being here felt relaxing and seem to knock off the chill. Entering the bath house, Ino takes you the changing room which was somewhat like a locker room. She tells you just take everything off and wrap yourself in the towel.
Doing as she said, when you remember what you brought, placing it down in one of the small baskets for a bit. Stripping off your clothes, and wrap yourself in the towel, pick back up what you placed in the basket. Telling Ino you where ready, she was ready just like you. Smiling she takes you to where the others where.
Sakura, Tenten and Hinata where already in the bath, Hinata had her hair tied up slightly messy. Hearing a peeping noise, made the girls look wondering what in the world that sound, it made it again.
"That's weird?"Tenten looks to the others, who look towards the entrance. Sakura balls up her fist grunting, it better not be Naruto trying to peep or she would blind him. Seeing two silhouettes walking towards them, the peeping noise getting closer. Waiting, Hinata sinks down into the water, Sakura's fist ready to fly.
Only to lower when they it was Ino and you. Holding a your little chick, that was now awake. They couldn't help but awe over how cute it was.
"Sorry, May wanted to go back home really quick and get her cute little friend."Ino uses a finger petting the chick gently.
"We were starting to wonder where you both went."Tenten tells her, gesturing for the both girls to join them."When Shikamaru told us."
Ino discards her towel and gets in sitting by Sakura and Tenten, you go though by Hinata and Sakura, though only put your feet in. Assuming this was what you should be doing, which made them look at you."Ummm, May you know you're suppose to get in? It is a bathhouse after all."Ino tells you, you look at her."Come on, we're all girls here. There are no boys. So take off your towel already, we're relaxing. Enjoying our time together."
Hearing those words pained you inside, but you smile nodding your head asking Hinata to hold your little friend which she does. Taking off you towel you slip into the water, Sakura of course caught sight of you. She couldn't help but cover herself up insecurely. Sitting down next to Hinata, she hands you back your little friend, which you use your towel to form a nice little nest laying the chick in there.
"So, who gave it to you?"Ino gives you an inquisitive look, but there was something else behind it.
You simple tell her."Mr. Gaara."you tend to the chick making sure everything was alright. Turning around to her and others, Ino had a lewd smile.
"He did..."she emphases her words. Slowly creeping over to you, Sakura shakes her head at her best friend. Tenten just chuckles rolling her eyes, while Hinata looks at you.
"Yes, that he did."you state again, not really following her. Giving her a obvious look, she moves closer pushing you slightly back.
"Are you sure?"
Nodding your head."Yes, I have the letter at home. If you wish to see it."you smile at her.
Tenten starts to chuckle at your obliviousness, it was so cute and Ino didn't seem to see it. Sakura and Hinata did, they joined in silently chuckling with Tenten, while Ino kept pressuring you.
"Where are the guys?"you asks Ino, who sighs rubbing her temples giving up on you.
"There in their own seperate room."Sakura tells you.
"Shall they not join us?"you tell them getting up, when all they grab hold of you and pull you back down. Screaming NO! The sudden take down caused water to be spilled out, which caused the little chick to be washed away out the door. Quickly they let you go.
"Sorry."Tenten tells you."We don't share with the guys, some of them are...perverts."
You look at her."Perverts? But they all seem to nice to be that."
Sakura chuckles."You'd be surprised." She looks to the wall, balling up raising her voice."AND THEY KNOW WHAT WILL HAPPEN IF THEY GET CAUGHT!"
Looking to the wall, wondering why she was yelling at it. Looking to Hinata who just smiles. On the other side Naruto jumps back from Sakura's angry yell, scaring him.
Back with you and girls, Sakura settles back down though gives the wall one last look."He'll never change."she mumbles.
"I know."Ino agrees with her. The two start to laugh, you look at them.
Biting your lip, Hinata noticed something was bothering."May...wh-what's wrong?"
The others look at you, they saw the heavy look of sadness which concerned them."May..are you ok?"Tenten gently asks you. You just nod your head, but don't look up, staring at the water. Your sad eyes reflect themselves back, memories of your sister came. Seeing Ino and Sakura laugh like that reminded you so much of those times. Those times with her and everyone else, but mainly her. That feeling emotional pain was starting to become heavy and on top of that what the Hokage told you. Again you should be happy, but you just couldn't. This place...reminded you so much...
They could see it was something really bothering, Hinata reaches out to touch you. When you finally speak up though still kept your eyes down. Bringing a hand to your chest, it tightens into a emotional fist."Sister...Everyone..."you mumble to yourself, but they heard it.
Without any other words from you, they could easily sum it up. They give you a comforting understanding look. Hinata puts a hand on your shoulder. Feeling it, you look up at her, she smiles at you softly. Looking around the others give you one as well. Realizing your emotional state was ruining their good time. You quickly try to hide it."I am so sorry...please...let us enjoy our ti-"
"May..."Sakura grabs hold of your hands to calm you down, you look at her. Her grip becomes tighter."It's ok..."
"Yeah, don't apologize."Tenten tells you.
"What's wrong?"Ino comes over overly concerned.
They wait for you tell them, looking from Sakura to Hinata, unsure how to tell them."...I just...everything here...you have all been so kind to me...it reminds...me...April..."you say her name sadly."...I should be happy...I don't want to leav...here...it reminds me...of my home..."
"Your home?"
"What about your home?"
Shaking your head, not wanting to ruin the time, you should be enjoying. Instead you shake it off smiling at them."May I show you my sister?"
Seeing it would ease you, they didn't mind."Sure, we would love to see your sister."Ino tells you.
Your bright smile returns, you get up and out of the bath grabbing a towel making your way back to the baskets. They wait for you to come back, when hear you scream. Alarming them."May!"they quickly stand up when you come racing back in. Panicking.
"May, what's wrong!"Tenten panicky asks.
The distraught look upon your face told them, it was something."M-my...sister...my Gri-I cannot find my sister's gift!"you scream. They try to calm you down, seeing how hysterical you where starting to become when something else added to it. Looking in the spot where your pet chick was suppose to be, who was not there. You scream, pointing to the spot. Hinata turns and looks alarmed she didn't see the chick either.
"Its gone."she gasp, looking at you. The others look too, and before they could say anything, you fly out.
Sakura yells for you to come back, but you didn't. Quickly she gets up and out along with the others. They race to the changing room, they find you rambling through the baskets frantically hovering off the ground. Talking to yourself and calling out for the chick. Pulling out basket after basket. They slowly approach you calmly.
"May...May what's wrong?"Sakura takes the lead asking you. Seeing her coming closer out the corner of your eye, look at her making her stop in her tracks. Putting her hands up, she was worried and scared. Calming herself down."What is it May?"
"I-It's...I...my sister..."you look at your hands, they trembled. Using them to show them it was book, they didn't seem to understand which puzzled them. Thinking about your chick now too."...Onyx...Onyx!"you call for the chick. Hearing running footsteps, the boys come quickly hearing your screams.
"What's going on!?"Naruto demands. But before any of the girls could say anything. You fly straight through the roof of the bathhouse calling for your chick, while trying to find any sort of sign of your treasured object.
The others down below watch you, until you flew off in nothing but a towel. Freaking the girls out, they scream for the boys to get out pushing them out and quickly change. When they hear you fearful and gleeful screams. Quickly they use the hole you created and leap out. While the guys rush outside.
Looking they find you standing infront of three guys, in the center of the bridge your arms out wide. Giving them a pleading looking. They couldn't really hear what you where saying, but looking harder Hinata saw they where holding what you where looking. One had your book, and another had Onyx your hawk chick, dangling it over the side.
With you, you look at the guys."Please, give me back by book and my friend."you plead to them."They are important to me. One is from my sister, and Onyx is a gift. Why did you take them?"
The one standing in the center who was holding your book, gives you a cruel smirk. Hearing Onyx crying, while his other comrade dangled the poor creature over. Loosing his grip, making Onyx slip."Be a good little girl and let us pass, so we can cash in this little thing."
Shaking your head no, your pleading look didn't fade away."Please, give my friend back. And my book, my sister gave that to me...and that is all I have left of her."you cry outloud. The one holding your book, smirks not caring.
"Well, then you get to choose."he tells you. Getting ready to throw it over into the water. Giving his friend a quick eye signal which they got it, their grip upon Onyx frees, the poor little guy falls down helplessly, while at the same time, your book gets thrown over the side. Your mind split unsure which one to go after first, both where important, equally. One the only memory you had of your home and the other an innocent life. Seeing you preoccupied and stun by what just happen, the three guys charge at you. With you back turned, the others hurry to you.
Hearing the screams for you, made you turn around to see those thugs come at you. Only to be kicked back by Konohamaru and two shadow clones, knocking them back. While two other clones manage to get your book and Onyx. Using his chakra to stand on the water. They jump back up and land infront of you protectively, looking at the thugs.
"Konohamaru?"Naruto was surprised to see him. But the young boy paid him no mind, looking furiously at the three guys. Who get up, wiping the blood from their lip.
"You smug kid!"they yell him. But Konohamaru was unyielding by their threatening yell.
He narrows his eyes at them."You people make me sick. Messing with someone and taking what is precious to them. I won't let you get away with that."
The leader, smirks at him. Spiting the blood out, taking out a kunai."You wanna go?"
Afraid for the boy, you try to speak to him, but he stops you."Don't worry..."he tells you, he turns around to you chivalrously. He takes hold of your hand, and gets down one knee."I won't let anyone hurt you..."he caress your hand gently. He then places it upon his heart."I can't let them hurt my wife."Taking your hand he kisses the top.
Which baffled everyone, even the thugs. Kiba barks angrily at the boy."WHAT THE HELL! Grrrr...like hell you're her husband."
The boy just blocks snarl teen. Getting up off his knee giving his full attention to the thugs. Taking a pose. Moegi and Udon finally catch up, though out of breath, they find their friend and his clones standing infront of you. Udon mouth gaps open wide, while Moegi didn't really know what to make of you, since your back was to them.
"You wanna die...then fine!"the leader lungs at Konohamaru who gets ready. When unexpectedly you jump infront of him and his attacker. Grabbing the man by his wrist tightly. Which surprised the man, and his group. Your speed was fast, he looks at you.
Those pleading eyes from before where no longer there, in place where calm furious eyes. The leader froze in fear for a second before giving you his cocky grin. With his free hand he takes out another kunai and gets ready to attack. But you catch his other wrist. Narrowing your eyes, they slowly start to glow.
"...What an unkind thing to do."you then throw him right at his men, knocking them over. Quickly they try to get when they feel your intense shadow over them. Looking up, scared out of their minds. You hoovered above them, with your fist balled up, forming two orbs around them. They glow brighter.
The others watch astonished, except for Hinata. The thugs look up at you, one shakily takes out a kunai which you easily bend with your mind. Pointing one of your balled up fist at them, they scream."Apologize."you tell them. They look at you, like you where crazy. Then eachother, you get closer to them and they scream."Apologize..."
Gulping hard, they apologize to you and to everyone else. Crying the hurry and scurry off. Watching them fully till they where out of sight. Calming down now, you slowly land back to the ground, just as your toe touches it. Someone comes and rams you, burying their head in your chest almost knocking you down. Feeling someone squeeze you. You look to find the boy, Konohamaru.
"You're alright!"he cries happily, while nuzzling his face deeper into your chest. A blissful deep blush was clearly seen on him, he squeezes you harder, your chest would have easily popped out if not for Sakura who angrily grabs hold of him.
"You little PERVERT!"she yells at him. Growling at the boy who goes white with fear. Chuckling innocently, Sakura's grip tightens more on him. She gives him an irked smile.
Hinata and the others girls rush over to you."Are you ok?"
Just nodding your head, while looking at the scary sight of Sakura's anger. Afraid for the boy and what she might, she gets ready to throw him when you yell for her to stop."Wait! Don't do it!"you tell her.
She snaps out of it and looks at you."What?"
"Do not be upset with him."you tell her. Looking to the boy with a smile."He meant no harm."
"Y-yeah"Konohamaru quickly agrees. Sweating badly. Sakura looks at him and tells him to zip.
She turns back to you."May..."she tries to protest, but the look you gave her made her drop it and him. She lets him go, releasing the boy from his death.
"Konohamaru!"Moegi calls, all eyes look towards the bridge and see both his friends come running over to him, Moegi was holding Onyx and Udon holding your Grimoire. They took it from the clones, reaching their friend, Moegi starts to scold Konohamaru for his recklessness. While Udon stares up at you, in awe and infatuation.
Feeling eyes on you, you turn to the young boy, seeing what he was holding. Smiling at him, you quickly bring into a thank you hug."My book, thank you."Not expecting this, espically from a half naked girl, Udon didn't really know how to react. His whole body goes stiff, Konohamaru screams seeing Udon receiving his reward, only to earn a hit in the by Sakura and Kiba.
Letting Udon go, the boy still in shock by what just happened taking the book back. He passes out. Moegi just sighs shaking her head, at her teammates. She finally looks at you, holding Onyx, when she could see why the boys became flustered when they saw you. She couldn't help herself, it wasn't like the boys, instead it more out of admiration with your looks. Seeing Onyx safely in her arms, thanking her greatly. Hearing your voice made her blush more. It was so sweet. Holding out a hand for your chick, she gives Onyx back to you.
Holding the chick carefully. Getting down Moegi's and her teammates eye level."Thank you all, for bring back my precious things. It was very kind of you."looking tenderly at both, but longingly at your Grimoire."My Grimoire...is very important to me...it is all I have left of...my sister and my home."The others listen to what you said.
Konohamaru rubs his head sitting up, he heard everything you said and you smiled about it. It was a happy yet content smile with a bit of sadness, just a bit but not to much. Still rubbing his head, he flinches from the pain. Stopping when he felt something warm, a warm sensation. Looking he finds you resting your hand upon his head, healing him. Smiling at him softly. He blushes not looking away.
Taking your hand off, sensing he was just fine. Looking up at the sky, the clouds still gathered. Sighing to yourself, turning to the others smiling."I am truly sorry...I did really want to enjoy my last day here with all of you."
"What?!"Lee exclaims.
Nodding your head, looking down for a second."I do not need to stay here anymore in the village...Miss Tsunade has informed my. That my training is complete...I can return back to Sunagakure..."your eyes slightly tighten with sorrow but you quickly rid yourself of it. Bringing your head up, your smile returning looking fully at them. Bowing to them."I wish the weather was much better...you have all be so kind...and..."you come back up."You remind very much of my...old home...I shall find a way to repay all of you."
Konohamaru gets up quickly. Objecting."What! You can't leave...we-we're suppose to get married!"
Before Kiba could reach him, Sakura hits him. Telling him to shut it. Turning to you, just surprised as the others."Already..."
Nodding your head."Please...do not feel any sort of sorrow. I must be off..."before they could say anything you fly off back to the bathhouse and go inside to change.
It didn't take you long to change, pulling your shirt down over you. Thinking on how everyone looked when you told them, you could feel their disappointment some more than others. And you had to admit, you felt the same. But you had to go back, from what Tsunade said. Your training was done, you've learned all you needed. She even sent a message to Gaara to inform him. The thought of seeing Mr. Kai and Kaito again was good. Just imaging how happy the young boy will be, brought a smile to your face. Onyx watches you, finished with getting dressed. Picking up Onyx and your book. The bathhouse was empty. Looking up at the hole you made, just like the one you felt right now. Sighing you head back home.
Instead of flying you decide to walk, through the village getting in the sights of this lovely place one more time. A few memories that you had during your short time there filled you heart, memories that mirrored ones from back home. Knowing Temari had pretty much packed, after she came from her time with Tsunade.
Finally making it home, opening the door. Taking off your shoes, and walking up the stairs. Onyx had already fallen asleep, looking down at the little one, reminding yourself to thank Gaara when you arrived back to the village. Opening the second door to go inside the apartment. The lights where off, so you kept them off. No one was here, Temari must still be with Tsunade. Going to your room, you place Onyx down on your bed carefully.
When you hear sound, like someone was trying to unlock something along with whispers. Getting up, hearing hush noises and angry grunt, wondering who and what it was. Walking out your room, into the living room looking around for the sound, when hear the balcony door slide open forcefully and the sound of someone or more than one person land on the floor. Quickly, turn on the light with a energy orb ready to fire at the intruders. Only to find.
"Naruto! Lee!..."you look at the surprised and confused finding them here. Before you could say anything else, you hear noise coming from the main door, someone was trying to open it, walking to it. You unlock it opening it up and in tumbles the others. Though Hinata and Neji where standing behind them."Shikamuar...Ino...Sakura...everyone...why are you trying to break into my current residence?"
Hinata looks at you apologetically."S-sorry...May."
"Get off me..."Shikamaru tells whoever had their elbow in his face. Quickly you help them up, setting them straight.
"Hey, Neji...Hinata you said she wasn't home."Naruto slightly snaps at them getting up from under Lee.
You give Naruto a questionable look."Well she wasn't when we checked."Neji scoffs.
"S-sorry...N-Naruto.."Hinata mumbles.
"Well, there goes the surprise..."Shikamaru dust himself off broadly."What a drag...breaking in...and she's home."
Ino looks around."Where's the cake?"
Everyone looks when they hear an Uh-oh. Choji looks down disappointed at the smashed cake on his armor. Ino groans loud angrily and snaps him."Choji!"
"Hey, it wasn't my fault! I wasn't expecting the door to open so suddenly!"he says in his defense.
"Great now we have nothing."Ino still snaps at him.
"Excuse me."you try to interject but, they didn't hear you over their own bickering. You try again, and still nothing, Naruto blaming Neji for his false information, Ino on Choji, Shikamaru on how break in was is a crime, Sakura to Naruto to leave Neji alone. And the rest just ended up apart of it. Their yells where getting higher and higher.
Until."QUIET!"Temari yells, at everyone. Making them stop and look at the stern young woman. She eyes them all with dominance.
"Welcome...home Temari."you greet her, she looks passed everyone to you. Demanding some sort of explanation. Though you didn't have one yourself, she slides her eyes to Shikamaru demanding an answer for this sudden announcement.
Before Shikamaru could say anything. Lee does."Please excuse our intrusion. We came to surprise May before she left."
Temari looks at him."..."
"Yeah, we wanted to surprise her."Sakura adds more to Lee's reason."She told us today she was leaving tomorrow and didn't really know how to say bye."
"So we thought we throw her something."Ino speaks around."It didn't go as planned."
"So I see."Temari responds sarcastically. She walks into her place pass the others to her room."Just keep it down and clean up."She shuts her door.
Delighted she was alright this, everyone sighs."That was close..."Hinata quietly says. Neji nods his head in agreement.
He looks towards you, touched by the reason why everyone was here."...Thank you all."you tell them. They look to you, you smile at them."It was truly a surprise."
"We couldn't have you leave with a proper good-bye."Tenten tells you.
"She is right!"Lee jumps over to you."It would be rude, you have been very kind a generous during your time here..."his eyes start to grow and fill with tears."I will miss you!"he engulfs you in a tight hug. Squeezing you tightly.
"Geez...she's still here."Shikamaru rolls his eyes.
"I know...but still..."Lee kept sobbing on you.
"Ok, let her go. So she can breath."Tenten pries you away from the emotional young man."Sorry."she apologizes for his antics.
"Well, since the surprise is ruined."Kiba looks at everyone."What do we do now?"Akamura barks in agreement.
"You're right..."Ino thinks about it.
"All that breaking in for nothing."Naruto complains. Seeing how bummed they where because their plan failed you come up with one.
"Then let us go out."you suggest. They look at you."It is not my last time here, let us enjoy it out."You hold up the slip waving it."I do not mind."Ino and Naruto's eyes shine.
And both agree."Yeah!"they quickly grab hold of you and race off out of the apartment leaving everyone behind. Kiba though quickly follows growling at Naruto to let you go, Lee assuming it was a race hurries, with Tenten yelling after him, Shino walks out with Choji, and Shikamaru, Sakura shrugs her shoulders and leaves with Sai, lastly Hinata and Neji.
Though on the way outside to meet with the others."Neji..."Hinata calls to him.
"Yeah, I now...I couldn't see it either."he tells her."There wasn't any sort of flow of chakra that I could detect or sense."Both cousins meet up with the rest outside. Kiba snapping Naruto, and Ino throwing herself on you. Neji looks at you strangely, he activates his eyes again and just like before he didn't see nor sense any sort of chakra from you. It was something else, he wasn't sure what it was. But it was something.