Serenade of the Crimson Rose
Chapter 2: Rival Hearts
The next week seemed to fly by, each night seemed to be the same, endless patrol runs and lengthy reports about pretty much nothing, for the whole week, Kakashi hadn't so much as seen another Shinobi on their run. He had begun to wonder why he had even agreed to join the squad in the first place, but he had been talked into it by Yondaime. He shrugged off this thought though as he began to think of Susande, a grin coming to his face as he recalled the other day.
~FLASHBACK~
"Hey Kakashi-Kun, why don't you join me and Obito-San for dinner?" Susande asked as they all walked out of the building after a day of patrol, Kakashi stood there for a moment, his lazy dark grey eyes going to Obito's, who nodded in agreement
"Sure, sounds like fun" said Kakashi as they all started to walk off towards the village square.
"Hey, Kakashi-Kun" The gentle sound of Uchiha Obito came his head was turned back in Kakashi's direction "You seem down during patrol, but don't worry, things will get interesting, they are just taking it slow because you're new to the squad." And with that he gave a comforting smile.
~END FLASHBACK~
Kakashi placed his mask on his face and went to the meeting room, entering into it he saw the cloaked form of Susande leaned against Hayate's form as they laughed, obviously at one of Obito's stories, he couldn't help but frown at this action, for he had taken a liking to Susande as they talked over dinner in the restaurant while listening to Obito's stories.
~FLASHBACK~
Kakashi and Susande sat across from each other in a booth, as Obito occupied a chair at the opposite end of the table, he was telling them a story about his missions as a Gennin, Kakshi and Susande where laughing as Susande suddenly looked out the window and noticed that it it was getting dark, she quickly slid out of the bench and looked at them nervously.
"I am sorry Kakashi-Kun, Obito-San, I promised Hayate-Sempai that I would meet him for a walk" She explained and she bowed her head and made for the doorway. Kakashi threw a glance to Obito, who was watching her walk away with the same smile on his face that he always wore.
"What's with them?" Kakashi asked as his head motioned towards the retreating Susande.
"Oh, Them? They've been an Item for a while now, Atleast since Hayate got his promotion" He suddenly became silent and his smile was somewhat phaded, his veiw shifted from Kakashi to the window behind him.
"By the way, Obito-Kun, how come Hayate got Squad Leader, you've been here longer" Kakashi wondered cocking he head to the side slightly. Obito's gaze went back to Kakashi and he offered a sad smile.
"Well, Kakashi-Kun, to be honest I am a little slow witted, and after all he did master THAT technique"Obito's smile brightened at those a little, but his face was still sad.
~END FLASHBACK~
Kakashi cleared his throat "I heard we will be guarding the Forth today, Sorry I am late, I was helping an old lady with her groceries" They started at him for a few seconds before he spoke again "At any rate, I am ready now, I would like to leave."
This made Hayate move from Susande's grip, and come towards Kakashi "Very well, Let's get going" he said, stopping next to Kakashi "I am in charge here Kakashi, don't step on my toes" he whispered and with that he walked on, breaking into a run , back down the tunnel that led out into a large field just outside the vilage's wall. But Kakashi was close at his heels and soon passed him up in the tunnel, making it first outside and looking around for the guard, Hayate landed next to him, for he was standing in the lower branch of a tree, the sounds of Obito and Susande arriving came shortly afterwards. Hayate made a signal, which told them all that he had found the guard and all was clear, with that they headed off towards the Lord Hokage's, jumping from tree to tree.
Next Chapter: Danger in the Forest!
Chapter 2: Rival Hearts
The next week seemed to fly by, each night seemed to be the same, endless patrol runs and lengthy reports about pretty much nothing, for the whole week, Kakashi hadn't so much as seen another Shinobi on their run. He had begun to wonder why he had even agreed to join the squad in the first place, but he had been talked into it by Yondaime. He shrugged off this thought though as he began to think of Susande, a grin coming to his face as he recalled the other day.
~FLASHBACK~
"Hey Kakashi-Kun, why don't you join me and Obito-San for dinner?" Susande asked as they all walked out of the building after a day of patrol, Kakashi stood there for a moment, his lazy dark grey eyes going to Obito's, who nodded in agreement
"Sure, sounds like fun" said Kakashi as they all started to walk off towards the village square.
"Hey, Kakashi-Kun" The gentle sound of Uchiha Obito came his head was turned back in Kakashi's direction "You seem down during patrol, but don't worry, things will get interesting, they are just taking it slow because you're new to the squad." And with that he gave a comforting smile.
~END FLASHBACK~
Kakashi placed his mask on his face and went to the meeting room, entering into it he saw the cloaked form of Susande leaned against Hayate's form as they laughed, obviously at one of Obito's stories, he couldn't help but frown at this action, for he had taken a liking to Susande as they talked over dinner in the restaurant while listening to Obito's stories.
~FLASHBACK~
Kakashi and Susande sat across from each other in a booth, as Obito occupied a chair at the opposite end of the table, he was telling them a story about his missions as a Gennin, Kakshi and Susande where laughing as Susande suddenly looked out the window and noticed that it it was getting dark, she quickly slid out of the bench and looked at them nervously.
"I am sorry Kakashi-Kun, Obito-San, I promised Hayate-Sempai that I would meet him for a walk" She explained and she bowed her head and made for the doorway. Kakashi threw a glance to Obito, who was watching her walk away with the same smile on his face that he always wore.
"What's with them?" Kakashi asked as his head motioned towards the retreating Susande.
"Oh, Them? They've been an Item for a while now, Atleast since Hayate got his promotion" He suddenly became silent and his smile was somewhat phaded, his veiw shifted from Kakashi to the window behind him.
"By the way, Obito-Kun, how come Hayate got Squad Leader, you've been here longer" Kakashi wondered cocking he head to the side slightly. Obito's gaze went back to Kakashi and he offered a sad smile.
"Well, Kakashi-Kun, to be honest I am a little slow witted, and after all he did master THAT technique"Obito's smile brightened at those a little, but his face was still sad.
~END FLASHBACK~
Kakashi cleared his throat "I heard we will be guarding the Forth today, Sorry I am late, I was helping an old lady with her groceries" They started at him for a few seconds before he spoke again "At any rate, I am ready now, I would like to leave."
This made Hayate move from Susande's grip, and come towards Kakashi "Very well, Let's get going" he said, stopping next to Kakashi "I am in charge here Kakashi, don't step on my toes" he whispered and with that he walked on, breaking into a run , back down the tunnel that led out into a large field just outside the vilage's wall. But Kakashi was close at his heels and soon passed him up in the tunnel, making it first outside and looking around for the guard, Hayate landed next to him, for he was standing in the lower branch of a tree, the sounds of Obito and Susande arriving came shortly afterwards. Hayate made a signal, which told them all that he had found the guard and all was clear, with that they headed off towards the Lord Hokage's, jumping from tree to tree.
Next Chapter: Danger in the Forest!