---Inevitable Love---

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Yosh! Next chapter up again! (Is proud)

Now don't kill yourself, Sakuma-chan! XD

Chapter 6: Yosh! Introduction to Other Teams!

"Yeah, I'd be devastated if I lost anything." Kagome grinned.

Gai eyed the two gently, observing their reactions to each other. They seemed so content, but he thought Kagome needed a guy, "Are you coming training with us tomorrow?" He questioned.

The miko perked up, "Training? Where?"

"We're having a team meeting tomorrow," He smiled, "Its rare tomorrow, because we're going to meet with the Rookie Nine."

"What's Rookie Nine?"

Lee jumped up and down, "Oh! They're the three teams that are a year younger than us! They're so youthful! You met some of them when you came."

"Youthful indeed, Lee," Kagome nodded, following along, "So, what time tomorrow?"

"It's at seven, but as of now…" Gai paused, "I shall beat my eternal rival! We're tied at 60 wins each! No doubt I will beat him tomorrow!"

Kagome eyed him oddly, "Well…good luck then…"

"Thank you!"

Lee smiled at Kagome, "Just come here at 6:30 and get ready, please?"

The miko smiled again, "Sure thing, Lee. I'll be here tomorrow, don't worry. We can spend some family time tomorrow then, ne?"

"Really?"

"Yes, really."

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Yawning, Kagome woke to the sound of her alarm clock blaring in her ears.

"Good morning, Kagome," She mumbled to herself, "It's time to get ready for this training thing."

Strangely, it was already almost light outside, when the curtains were parted.

Out on the streets, a few civilians were already awake, starting their duties for the day. Some looked worn out from lack of sleep.

Kagome checked the clock, "Six already?" Shaking her head, the miko stumbled into the washroom with a handful of clothes.

She emerged ten minutes later, fully dressed, and somewhat awake. Just plain shorts and a shirt did well. Her weapons were grabbed before she exited the room.

The miko turned around to enter the kitchen, coming face to face with Neji, "AHH!"

Neji raised an eyebrow.

"Neji! You scared me there!"

Unfazed, he just sighed, "Tea?" Neji raised a cup, offering it to her.

"Oh yeah, thanks," Kagome muttered, gratefully accepting the hot drink, "How's your morning so far?"

"Acceptable" Neji nodded, picking up his own cup of tea, "Where are you headed?"

"To Lee's apartment. I promised him that I'd go there before going to your training session to meet some people."

"I'll meet up with you later then."

"Alright, see you later, Neji!" Kagome grinned.

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Knock, knock, knock-

"Kagome! How is my beautiful flower this early morning?" Lee swung the door open without warning, jumping out and hugging her.

She smiled at his early enthusiasm, returning the hug, "I'm doing just great; did you have a good sleep last night?" The miko was surprised how nobody seemed to wake up at his outburst.

Lee grinned, "Yes! And we should get going now! Gai-sensei!" He turned around, calling for his teacher.

Moments later, an older replica of Lee popped out of the apartment, locking the door, "Now we shall broadcast our youth to the world!" Gai pumped a fist, "Let's get going! I shall beat my eternal rival to the training grounds!"

Kagome couldn't help but laugh, shaking her head as the two shinobi ran ahead of her.

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"Kakashi-sensei isn't here yet, nobody is…" Naruto yawned, "And why do we have to wake up so early?"

"Naruto-kun…everybody always wakes up this early…"

"Hinata-chan! That is sort of true…"

"Naruto-kun…" Hinata looked down, shuffling her feet.

"I am, and Shino and Sasuke are," Sakura replied grimly, "And besides, I think we're early. None of the teachers are even here yet."

"I am too." Neji scanned the clearing, looking for Kagome.

"Well…you're so quiet, I wouldn't consider you here." Sakura tried to explain.

"Sasuke and Shino are as quiet as I, and we're not comparable," Neji replied irritably. He tried to sound polite, or at least reasonable, but he didn't think he succeeded.

"Ahh, Neji! Your youth has compelled you to come early! I'm so glad!" Gai and Lee, who had just come from the east side of the clearing, came to an abrupt halt in from on Neji.

Neji stared at his teacher dully.

If they were here, then Kagome should be coming soon too.

He peered around the two green-clad shinobi, only to find Ino, adjusting her bangs, beside Chouji and Shikamaru, looking very bored. As they turned, he could finally see Kagome staring at her feet, kicking a stone, Tenten not quite far behind her.

"Kagome!" Sakura waved, trying to get her attention.

The miko perked up, searching for the voice, until her eyes locked on to Sakura, "Sakura!" She waved back, looking around before she also spotted Neji, "Neji!" Kagome fan up to him, smiling, "Didn't think you'd make it!"

Neji snorted, "I always do."

Kagome shook her head, taking a spot beside the Hyuuga, "So, what have you been doing all morning?"

"Nothing."

"Oh, then you should've came with me to Lee and Gai's apartment!"

"I don't hang around with those hot-blooded fools."

She laughed, patting him on the shoulder, "They're really sincere and enthusiastic, I know, believe me."

"Hinata! Shino!" Kiba burst into the clearing, Akamaru giving a bark behind him.

"Who are we waiting for now?" Kagome asked, watching all of the teams interact.

"The teachers, apart from Gai-sensei."

A second after he uttered those words, Kurenai appeared in the clearing with a puff of smoke, inspecting the training grounds before walking up to Gai.

The green-clothed teacher grinned, turning towards her, pumping a fist in the air, "I have beaten my eternal rival this time!"

Kurenai just stared at him blankly, deciding to turn away and talk to Asuma, who had appeared moments after her.

"Late as usual!" Naruto exclaimed, annoyed, "He's always late!"

"Who?" Kagome frowned.

Naruto turned to Kagome, scowling, "Kakashi-sensei, of course! He's always late!"

"You shouldn't expect that idiotic teacher to come early." Sasuke spoke calmly.

The blonde's reaction to the comment was to turn red and huff, turning away.

Sasuke just scoffed.

Kagome laughed, turning towards Neji, "Sasuke's much like you."

Neji stared at Kagome, "I am not comparable to the Uchiha."

She raised both eyebrows, sighing, "I was just saying, but really, your comparison is nearly the same, but you're older."

Surprisingly, there was another 'poof', and Kakashi appeared, his face buried in his usual orange book. He was late, but at the same time, early.

"YOU'RE LATE!" Sakura and Naruto pointed accusingly at the Jounin, scowling.

This caught the attention of many agreeable friends.

"Sorry, but I was only half an hour late, and I had to water this guy's garden-"

"-Nobody waters their garden at seven thirty in the morning here," Sasuke interrupted, muttering, "Pathetic."

Kakashi scratched the back of his head, "I knew that."

"—KAKASHI! My eternal rival! I have beaten you once again! Now the score is 89-91! I am leading!"

The silver-haired Jounin turned towards Gai, staring, before shaking his head, "Kurenai, Asuma, start, would you?"

Kurenai nodded, facing the twelve shinobi, "We are not gathered here for a training session, as some of you have been lead to believe. Rather, there is a mission for all of you, and we have to gather you in Tsunade's office in half an hour."

Kagome nudged Neji, worried, "A mission?"

I have lead myself to believe…that this won't be a short story after all. XD I hope you guys like it so far. (I still need to update my Kurama/Kagome… (Sigh))

Reviews are very much appreciated.

Sayonara,

Tenshi-Battosai