Survival of the Fittest

Note: enjoy the chapter! oh yea...just to answer some questions:

Q) Since when was the Hokage Shika's sensei?

A) okay...sensei mean old respected one...well maybe not that old...I think it's just a title that you give to your teacher or elders...shrug...I might be wrong...lol

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"Kin..."

Ino glared at her with icy contempt. "What are you doing here bitch?" she hissed venomously, her lips curling in disgust. "I thought we made it clear that people like YOU weren't welcome here."

Kin evenly returned the glare, grinding her teeth in fury. Who is this bitch! Why does she hate me so much? I don't even know her. However, she looked somewhat familiar...as if I've seen her somewhere before...

"Do you think I give a damn what YOU think?" she snapped, trying to leash her anger as she stared at Ino's bitter expression. That smile...it's so familiar...I just can't remember...Suddenly a mental flash blinded her, as a vision...a memory...flared across her mind. Her eyes widened in realization, as she automatically slid into a fighting stance.

"You're the one that possessed my body, during the battle in the Forest of Death," she whispered in a deadly calm voice. "You're the one that helped save them," she tilted her head in Sakura and Sasuke's direction.

"Smart one aren't you," muttered Ino sarcastically, as she too slid into fighting mode. "I suggest you get out of here why you still can. There's no way you could defeat all of us," she gestured at all the genii that were present. "You're outnumbered."

"Oh? Is that a bad thing?" she sneered. "I could beat you with my hands tied behind my back," she taunted. "You're weak, you depend on your team mates to help you. I'd like to see how well you could do in battle. One on one combat. That is if you don't cheat."

"I didn't cheat," Ino growled, taking a deep breath trying to keep her calm.

"Then what do you call possessing your opponent's body? You might call it an attack, but I call it cowardice," she stated, her eyes sparkling maliciously.

"Well in that case you're right," admitted Ino, smirking in triumph at Kin's shocked look. "I might be a coward, but what are you? If I remembered correctly I controlled your every move...you were putty in my hands. I could have killed you instantly. What does it feel like to lose to a coward?" she smiled cruelly, as her hand slowly slid down to grasp her kunai.

Kin remained silent, as she glared at her with pure hatred. However a kunai flew towards her at lightning speed. Kin barely had time to dodge it and missed it by a few centimeter. She took a deep breath and tensed, preparing for the onslaught of attacks that were sure to come.

"What's going on here?" he demanded, as he walked out of the door.

"Shikamaru!" squealed Ino, "Get away from her! That bitch will hurt you!" she growled as she launched a punch towards Kin. However a strong hand stopped her in mid-air.

"Ino? What are you doing?" he asked, his eyes were questioning. "Why were you going to attack her?"

She spun towards Shikamaru, as her jaw dropped in shock. "Don't you remember who she is? What she did to us? That she tried to kill us?!" she shrieked.

"Kin's changed Ino," he replied calmly, as he released her. "She wouldn't hurt us..." he stated lovingly, as he wrapped his arms around Kin's petite waist.

"Everyone, I'd like to tell you something," he murmured, ignoring the curious glances that were sent his way. "This is Kin..." he paused hesitantly. "My girlfriend."

Kin flashed a wickedly at Ino behind Shikamaru's back. And mouthed, "He's mine."

Although she had no idea why, Ino felt her blood boil. Her eyes flared angrily before returning her smile. "Not for long," she mouthed back. Wait a sec, why did I just do that? I want Sasuke not Shikamaru...he's not even cute...

Kin's eyes darkened as Hokage booming voice, echoed around the hall. "Come in, I have something to tell you," he muttered beckoning them to come into the study.

He turned his steely glaze on Kin which made her flinch slightly. Ino sparkled with satisfaction when she noticed her discomfort. "As you already know, that's Shikamaru's girlfriend Kin," he paused before continuing. "But, the problem is that he wishes to have her join us on the cruise."

"Since it'll be your decision whether or not you'd like to put up with her, I've decided to have a vote. If at least two-thirds of you wish for her to join us on the trip, then she could come. If not..." he trailed off, studying each of them in turn.

"Then she wouldn't be allowed to come."

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