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Don't own Naruto

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'Thoughts'

"Talking"

'Someone Else Talking in a person's mind'

(----) Different point of view

-+-+ Scene change

-/-/-/ Flashback

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Chapter 14

(---Tewar---)

She looks at the gathering of other leaders and of Light's elders. Her eyes then rest on Leaf's leader, the third Hokage. She looks the old human up and down. The man wasn't as old as many of Light's elders, but it seems that many of his council members wish for Koichi to be put down, for fear of the young child's power and connection to the demon that almost destroyed their village.

She gets thoughtful on thinking about that one. She knows that Ruki has been teaching the boy and many that have met him like him. And from what she saw today, she was more incline to say that Leaf lost all rights to the boy when the boy's father stole him. With that kind of control of demonic chakra at such a young age, she could understand just why the boy learns so quickly. The demon also must have helped in that display too, maybe wanting to remind everyone just what he looks like and that he's still around.

She snaps out of her thoughts as Kari the IrKiv began the meeting. "I believe we are all here to speak of matter concerning the relations with the elemental countries. We have the third Hokage here for his village of hidden Leaf and Temari for her village of hidden Sand." Everyone turns to look at the young female human and the elder. Both just nods their heads and Kari continues with what she was saying. "Since it's been confirmed that the leader of hidden Sand has been died for quiet sometime, Temari has been promoted and voted to be the temporary reprehensive for hidden Sand for this meeting. So, now, I believe that Hokage wishes to speak." Kari nods to the elder from Leaf and Hokage then stands. Kari then settles back down on her chair.

Hokage looks around at them then begins. "I believe you all know some details about a short meeting that I had with some members of heads of clans from Leaf?" Many nod at this and Hokage sighs and continues, "For those of you who might not know, some of the heads of clan wish to have Koichi Geo killed." There are many who objected strongly to this for many growls and snarls greeted this news.

What surprised her and many others was that the only Kir!ron stallion by the name of Depth spoke out, "Do you think that Koichi is dangerous, elder Hokage?" This stops many of the growling and snarls. Hokage smiles and says, "Of course Koichi is dangerous! So is every one in this room!" That causes many to laugh at this. Hokage continues, "But the infant was stolen and didn't think about the baby until Gai came back and reported about Koichi. Koichi hasn't been a member of hidden Leaf for all these years and it seems that elder Ruki and the rest of Light village have long since welcomed him and accepted him better then his birth village ever did for the short amount of time he lived among us." Hokage drifts off and many relax by this.

Ruki then asks, "Then I take it you're not going to try anything concerning my student?" Hokage just nods his head. "No reason to make another enemy out of a friend." Hokage states then sits down. Ruki then continues to speak. "I don't know if anyone has informed you Temari, but we're also here to spoke about some exchanging of genin teams as well. You see a girl from Leaf is showing abilities that aren't truly understood in her home village. Her name is one Hinata Hyuuga and during her match with her cousin, she had a vision." Ruki pauses to let Temari get a handle on that bit of information. "I know that elder Yusuke," Yusuke nods his head in acknowledgement, "Is willing to begin Hinata's training as soon as possible. I think it's time to hear other's opinions on these matters." Then Ruki finishes saying this, she sits down.

Thus the meeting soon became heated. She herself had to admit that some of the arguments were just plain nonsense. She just waits for her turn to speak out.

(-----------------------------------------Depth--------------------------------------)

He is the only stallion out of the three Kir!ron that are attending this meeting. He is black stallion with a white mane. His antlers have four prongs. He is a good five hundred and thirty-seven years old and he still didn't know what to make of humans. Human's have only been around for a good two hundred years and they also don't live very long, much like the Fell'Tor$.

He watches as the debates simmer down and then as Ruki, Ko'Sil, Ko'Sil's brother, Hor'Ja, Tewar, and then Hokage begin to reason their way into getting an agreement for a short treaty. The treaty will be renewed after five years. He lets Ruth and Gem do most of the talking during this.

Now that the meeting looks to be coming to an end, he decides to speak up. "I wonder, how well do you think you village, hidden Leaf, will deal with learning about other intelligent races?" Many turn and look at him. He waits for Hokage to answer. "I don't think they'll really believe this. I don't mean to offend any of you, but they'll just shrug this off and just focus on the humans that live this far south." Hokage answers. He then says, "Then in a way, others of your village will find it hard to interact with some of our kind. I wonder, maybe the other races should also send some members of our own race to hidden Leaf. For, isn't it better to see an actual being then to just hear of one? Is it hard to dismiss something when you see it and experience it? For I think few of you're civilians will ever find themselves this far south or any reason to ever come to Light village." He pauses and Zil Katar of the Katar clan, a Jraz male, then spoke out. "So you are proposing that members of our kind go north? What about their safety!" He then counters, "When has a Jraz ever lost to a human? Or a Fell'Tor$? It would seem more likely if attacked, it would be the attackers that will find death, not a Jraz or a Fell'Tor! We would also be giving hidden Leaf a chance to show weather they could accept other intelligent being other then the ones they raise! For is that not what lead to Koichi being stolen in the first place? That the humans of hidden Leaf couldn't accept that fact that there are things out there that could very much be stronger then them? For I think that it's high time that these northern countries begin to accept the presents of other beings that could very easily kill them without a single thought or effort." He looks around and then adds, "I also heard a bit about that Gaara. The poor boy's seal is unfinished and seems to think that killing is all he could ever be good at. I think we can't just avoid this topic either."

He finishes and then settles down to listen to other's points on this. He had just stirred up the meeting and he also brought something that they didn't want to talk about into light. The hinds looked at him and then snorted. He can't help but wonder just how his great-great granddad will do when he hears about this. His great-great granddad is High Lord of the great herds and that's why he is even here. He also has hopes of being part of the group that goes north. He wants to make his own trail in the great history of his race and going north sounds like a good start.

(---------------------------------------Ko'Sil---------------------------------------)

She sighs in relief at finally getting out of that meeting. She couldn't believe that Depth brought that bit about sending members of other races to hidden Leaf, but the stallion did. So now they are selecting members of the IrKiv, Jraz, and of her own race. For Depth had volunteered to go north for his race.

She looks at her clutch brother and finds that Hor'Ja looks dazed. She can't help but laugh, AKA chirp, at the way he's looking. "It won't be that bad! They voted for you and Depth to be co-leaders! Imagine that, a brother of mine working with a Kir!ron! That'll make our pack happy. To think that a member of the Na'Tic pack going not only north but as a co leader! Our other siblings and parents will be so proud of you!" She tells him. Her brother just sighs and says, "I was hoping to stick around and court Uy'Kur! Not go north!" She cocks her head and snorts, "You still got a good eight years before you can life mate, just think of all the females that'll be attracted to you when you come back! You might even find one that's much better then that flirt of a female."

She takes a good hard look at her brother, like her, Hor'Ja is the same age she, twenty-two years old. They were hatched in the same clutch, they had a sister from the same clutch too. Her brother's scales are a copper colour and on his legs was a brown stripe on the front. Most of Hor'Ja's feathers are dark blues and a few light reds. All in all, Hor'Ja looks very healthy and in good shape.

They soon find Hinata speaking with Koichi and a young female. Hinata turns and nods at them. They then begin to walk over to the small group of three. "You fought a good match, young Koichi." She says, as they get closer. Koichi turns and says, "Thank you. This is my little sister, Jeri Geo." They turn and nod at Jeri, and Jeri nods in turn. "To see a great red fox made totally out of demonic chakra takes a large amount of control. It seems that Ruki has taught you well." She says. Hinata looks startled at this and Koichi just smiles, saying, "I also must give a great deal of credit to Blood Trail. He's been quiet good at drilling me into how to his chakra wisely."

They spoke a bit more about how things turned out and then bid the three humans farewell. They then continue on to get ready for the feast. She wonders just how Hinata will react to the news of her team staying in Light village for the next five years. She can't wait to find out!

(----------------------------------------Koichi--------------------------------------)

He watches as the two Fell'Tor$ walk away. He then looks over at Hinata and then says, "Hope to see you later then, Hinata. Ready Jeri?" Jeri says, "Bye Hinata!" Hinata just nods and his sister and him continue on their way.

They had come by to see their great grandfather, but found him busy talking with Temari and two other elders. They then came upon Hinata and they stopped and talked about what they were doing tonight. He felt bad that none of her clan came with her, but from what he could tell, Hinata made some new friends. For it looks like the two Fell'Tor$ know Hinata and seem to like her. He hopes to meet up with the other genin from Leaf before the night's out.

They soon make it home and their mom is in the kitchen. "Hey mom! We didn't get a chance to speak with granddad!" He shouts as they head up the stairs. "You're father's using the washroom! Also I have your best clothes out!" Their mom yells. "Thanks!" Both of them shout. They split and headed into their rooms.

He sighs and plumps down on his bed; careful of his best cloths, and just lie there staring at the ceiling. He sighs and knows that he did the right thing, forfeiting like that. He saw how Yue handled himself in the last battle and knew that it could have been him pounding away at Ganmaru. He smiles sadly at that thought. His team will be remaining at Light village, for a few other genin teams will be heading to hidden Leaf. He's training under Ruki and Blood Trail will also be increasing. He'll miss the rookie nine of Leaf, for they have long since become friends of his.