You stood there respectfully infront of Master Splinter, April and Kai, placing flowers at each of their tombstones. With a tearful smile.
"...I just wanted to you guys know, things have been going really well. Great actually."you began to speak."Living here in this world, in this village has been such a wonderful moment in my life. I've been learning new things everyday. And Master Splinter, just as you said I've walking forward. Everyone's been so helpful and kind. Mr. Kai, I've been keeping up with my healing and Kaito he's doing so well. He loves it here too in the village, but he does miss you a great deal. He has such a gentle soul, he and Natsuki though are a handful. But I know they love each other very much. A growing boy that he is. He has taking an interest in Medical ninjutsu, just like you. Sister, if you could see me now, remember all those movies we saw about people becoming something. Well, guess what..I have someone now. His name is Neji Hyuga, he is very kind. He's helped out so much. You would approve sister, I know you would. As you Master Splinter."You place your hand upon your heart. Reflecting. Still smiling. Next thing you spin around."Do you like it? My uniform has changed, this is called a flak jacket all the shinobi are wearing them."You look down at yourself in your attire had to change into, just for the time being. It was a dark shirt with a skirt, with Konoha's flak's jacket over, your standard ninja sandals, now reached your thighs ...I won't be able to come back for awhile, I've been called to help out. To help out my new home. Master Splinter, April, and Mr. Kai, please don't worry about me. I've become much stronger now. Plus I told Naruto, I would make sure he has a home to return too. So while I'm gone-"
"May. There you are, are you ready?"
You stare a bit longer at the tombstones, nodding your head. Inhaling deeply, you cast up at the blue sky looking at the clouds move. Never did you think, in your life would you experience something like this, your nerves no doubt where bouncing everywhere inside you. It was normal, you remembering, for one to feel this way when something big was going to happen. Something that had a unforeseen outcome. A hand lays on your shoulder, starling you just a bit, you turn to the person. It was Shikamaru, behind him stood Hinata and Neji. Though Shikamaru look seem uncaring, it was opposite. He gives you assuring look, he could see how nervous and scared you where. A bit of pity showed behind his eyes, he felt sorry for you. You where so young to be doing this, even though you had the title that said otherwise. If it where up to him, he wouldn't have you go and would want you to remain here in the village, safe. But at he same time he had a feeling you would come anyway, besides you accepted it. Telling him, what you had promised Naruto. And to prevent you, would no doubt hurt you.
"..."you exhale softly, to release your nerves."I'm okay. I'm ready."
"I know you are."Shikamaru gives you his famous smirk."Let's go."Nodding, you follow him meeting up with Neji and Hinata, she gives you a look of concern, but you just smile.
"I'll be alright."you tell her."Don't worry. When this is all over, we have to remember to get some tea, okay?"
"Yes."she agrees. The four of you reach the entrance to the village where everyone was leaving, heading out to the Land of Lighting, to the village, Kumogakure. One of the great nations villages. Your heart was beating so fast, it was surely going to pop out of your chest. This was actually happening, you still couldn't believe this. Where you actually ready for something like this? What about Kaito and Natsuki, would they be okay? Last night, was it going to be the last meal you would have with them? Did you really want to leave them? Because it was clear they didn't want you to go, the last dinner you had with them, before sending them over to Shikamaru's place, about a week ago, you could still feel the weight of their sadness and anger. There wasn't much talking despite you trying to make light of it, Natsuki remain cold and distant. While Kaito just shut himself off, shedding a few tears. While Natsuki did her best not shed them, but they came anyway. She would glance at you with burning fury for your choice. Kaito kept his eyes to the floor. Though it was a clear night, it felt like dark clouds rolled in. Guilt never weighed so munch before. They didn't want to loose you, not again. Silence was the only guest last night.
You stop walking turning back around to the village, letting others walk pass."...Natsuki. Kaito."you whimper to yourself. You didn't want them to hate you, and because the guilt you felt became to much, you get ready to run back. A hand reaches out, grasping yours. They intertwine their fingers with yours, squeezing it firmly. Restraining you, which you could easily get out of. But choose not to, their hold on you brought you back from your guilt. Turning around to them, they read the grief in your eyes despite you trying to remain strong. The fear of never seeing the village again, your home being destroyed. All your worries. Overflowed and came out pouring out.
You squeeze back, shutting your eyes tight wishing to produce the tears needed right now. But none came. Normally you have on a sad smile, but this time none at all. Their eyes soften while remaining strong for the two of you. A part of them wished you wouldn't be joining either, but you had too and you choose to. What could they say really, reaching out their hand they rest on the back of your head and bring you towards them. Resting your head on their chest, you cling to them for security. Which they return back, normally the two of you wouldn't show such public affections like this. The closest thing would holding hands or you arm linked with theirs. And at times a peck on their cheek. Nothing like this though, but at a time like this it was necessary. How you felt was more important, you had just started to actually live a life and now you where going in something could easily end it. Being around and in a place where Death waited and loomed. To pluck the sweet fruit of life from the unexpected. No one knew who was actually marked for death. Which was why walking into the unknown scared you. There was no doubt in the back of your mind, you thought of this. Not just for yourself but for everyone. All the bonds and friends you've made since being here could be taken away at any moment. This world wasn't suited for you, not someone with your kind of soul. Tender and sweet. Are easy pickings on the battlefield.
Placing a firm kiss on the top of your head."It will be alright."Neji said comforting. He kisses the top of your head once again."I'm right here. We must keep walking forward, our duty is for everyone. To everyone."
Though you didn't want to, you knew he was right. You couldn't think of just Natsuki and Kaito, there was everyone else now too. And to make sure to see them again and the others, you had to think of their safety as well. Besides you had a promised Naruto. He would have a place to return too, a home. A promise you extended beyond him, to everyone else now. To the other nations of this world. Everyone was thinking the same thing as you no doubt, and knew in order for them to make it back home, they had think of others. Nodding, you mumble your apologizes.
"There is no need."he tells you."Come."he starts back up walking, taking you with him."Don't look back."Listening to him, you turn head back around in his direction and the direction of everyone else. Trailing behind a bit, he pulls you closer to walk by his side, the whole time he didn't release his hold on you. In fact it became much tighter, looking to him, his stride was strong and confident. No doubt he was walking for the two of you.
So, you stood tall, your stride began to match his. Feeling someone take hold of your hand, you turn surprised to find Hinata. She gives you a strong and comforting smile, next to her Shikamaru, he didn't take her hand. Looking your way, he smirks.
"You're so troublesome."he scoffs playfully. You smile back."..."
It took a few days to reach Kumogakure, when your eyes laid upon it. You where quite taken back by it, located in a range of tall mountains, hidden by clouds, its buildings seem to stick out from the mountain. There was a nice breeze that flowed through, the air felt so fresh and clean. The village was rather large, it was the perfect place to house all the shinobi that gathered here from across the other lands. You don't recall coming here, actually you hadn't, you remember getting close to the border on a mission, but that was it. The way you looked, made a few think you where lost, confused or tourist. The way you looked as if sight seeing. You wanted to so badly to fly up to get a better view an scenery of this place, about to when you felt something. A familiar aura, one you knew very well. And didn't expect it to be this close.
"Naruto?!"you whisper to yourself shocked. Your eyes began to look around for any sort of sign of him. His blonde spiky hair. Orange and black jumpsuit.
Even the sound of his loud mouth yelling. You found nothing, nothing at all. This was strange, how you could feel him this close. And he wasn't anywhere in sight, he was here though, you just didn't know where. Neji who still had a firm hold on you noticed your confused and slight distress look, even Hinata. They get ready to see what was wrong when someone comes out of nowhere and aggressively hugs you, verging upon a flying tackle. Ripping you away from Neji's hand, to his surprise. Whoever it was that had you, pinned your arms down and began to swing you back and forth rapidly. Squealing in delight. Jumping up and down.
"May! Oh My Gosh! It's really you!"they squeal, getting attention from those standing around. Laughing loudly. It was clear whoever this person was really thrilled to see you, the only problem was that you didn't who they where. Nor did you have an indication of their aura imprint.
But one thing, you were not enjoying being treated like this, some sort of toy. Being swung around in such a way. You try to pry yourself out of their arms but their hold on you was rather strong. No doubt for their excitement. You try to tell them to let you go, but they didn't listen and call for their friends. Hinata and Neji hurry over to you, knowing what would follow if they didn't release you, as you asked. To be too late, having enough...
"Please..LET GO!"you yell, discharging your energy around you. Pushing the person who had you away and those nearby just a bit. Those around you saw how upset and irriated you where, that you had not been release, and your glowing eyes didn't help. Realizing what you just did, you quickly feel bad about it. Turning to the person."Please, I apologize."you said sincerely."I did not mean to act in such a way."you walk over to the young man, about at least three years older than you, on the ground. His brown eyes look at you a bit frighten. Which you understood, you stop walking to him seeing the way he slightly cowered. Noticing his injuries, you hold out your hand to him, as if you where going to blast him, though instead have your energy outline around him.
And lift him to his feet, healing him. You do the rest for those around you. Everyone watches in awe and confusion, watching you move the bodies so effortlessly. You set them on back on the ground. About to give another apology, a heavy metal gauntlet comes down on your shoulder. Causing you jump just a bit, you turn around to find a person dressed in heavy, segmented plated-amour, covering their whole body, looking down at you. You felt a lump forming in your throat, assuming the worst. Hinata and Neji finally reach you, a few seconds to late.
"May!"They call after you seeing you be escorted away by the armored person. Hearing them, you look back just as worried but more so nervous.
Up in the tallest tower of the village, with the Kanji for "Lighting" on the front, in the council room, sitting around the table with their body guards/assistance. Each Kage of the five great nations, along with another. A man with long gret hair, reaching almost to waist, with bandages wrapped around his head. Black eyes with distinct wrinkles underneath them, a grey goatee and mustache dressed in a simple purple kimono-like outfit and sandals. Behind him stood one of his guards, in plated-amour. It was quiet in the room, except for the approaching footsteps and the voice from the behind the door.
"In here."someone directs.
Shikaku who stood behind Tsunade, walks over to the door just as it opens and smiles down at the newest addition in the room. While they look up at him, their eyes telling him how sorry they where and ashamed. The man places a hand on their shoulder to assure them it was alright. Ruffling their hair affectionately.
"Am I in trouble, father?"you whisper to him."I didn't mean to...I'm sorry."
He chuckles."No. You're not in trouble."he whispers back. You watch his eyes quickly look over to the others at the table than back to you. His words didn't seem to ease your nerves.
"Are you sure?"
He nods his head."Yeah."Temari who stood behind Gaara couldn't help but smile to herself, still the same May. She tells herself.
The others waited for you and Shikaku to finish your little "private"conversation. Whispering was not something you where good at. Seeing the man was trying to ease your nerves they waited. They hear you begging Shikaku not to tell Yoshino, which he promised you he wouldn't. You give him a quick hug and he returns it, then leads you over to the others. With each step you don't know why you seem nervous all of sudden. You most of the people in the room. Tsunade, Mei, Chojiro, Shikaku, Onoki,Gaara and Temari. Though not the others, the large muscular dark skinned man, who's hard and serious look slightly frighten you. Shifting your eyes to Tsunade, you wondered if she was upset at you for discharging your energy like that. To invoke her wrath was something you didn't want, and imagined the kind of punishment she would have you. It frighten you, that you froze just thinking about it, it took you over that once you reached her, you throw your arms on her.
"I am sorry Miss Tsunade!"you cry."I did not mean to explode like that!"your action caught her off guard, and the others.
"Wh-What are you doing!?"She demands, trying to pry you off her. But you wouldn't let up."MAY, stop this! Stop this right now! GRRRR...May!"Shikaku tries to get you to stop.
Mei stares hysterical scene before her eyes. And begins to laugh."How precious. May, sweetheart."she calls to you calmly. Getting your attention, you look to her, while still holding to Tsunade. The Mizukage gives you a sweet smile."It's good to see you in high spirits."
"M-Miss Mei."you nod your head back."Thank you."She lets out a few more chuckles, while Onoki grumbles at your antic.
With her smile still on, Mei stops her chuckling."May, I assure you. You're not in any sort of trouble."By her words you knew she was telling the truth, but that still stop the lingering question, as why you where brought up here. Tsunade finally pries you off, and straightens herself out.
"Honestly."she hisses at you.
Wanting Tsunade to cool down Mei continues to inform for your reason being here. Her smile suddenly drops, replaced with a much serious and down to the matter look."May, you have information about a certain someone who has allied themselves with the enemy. We've been told you know quiet well."She pauses, her eyes never lost their focus on you. Wondering who she was talking about, even though you had a dark feeling on who it might be."Who is the Shredder?"