. . . Back at the hotel, early morning.

I stood atop the railing on the outside of our room, Suzaku, a red hawk and my best friend sat perched on my forearm. It made me smile to look upon his majestic carmine feathers and his eyes that looked far beyond the day and into tomorrow. He and I shared sight, we were bound together til the day one of us died and the other was released from the jutsu. Until that day, whatever he saw, I saw. Red hawks could see heat and manipulate their fire based chakra, this made him a devastating weapon. For the most part Suzaku plays scout, hidden from the sight of friend or foe high in the sky.

Movement comes from within the room, Suzaku flies off, I step back into the room to see Suri looking at me and she asks "What were you doing out there, and why are you up so early?"

I look at her as she speaks, quickly look away, I can see her breast, apparently Suri also sleeps in the nude.

"No reason I just thought I'd watch the sunrise." I said as I slide open the door to our room.

She sits up with the blanket covering her chest, smiling "That's really sensitive of you Genki, I had no idea you enjoyed things like that, maybe next time we can watch it together?"

I slide the door closed as she speaks, how annoying. I stand outside my room barefoot and irritated, looking down the hall I find myself wondering whether Corrine came to the hotel last night. Shrugging it off I see Hien walking up the stairs. He looks at me, there's an awkward silence between the two of us as I watch him walk around me.

"Make sure you eat something, we have a lot of things to do today, foods downstairs. "He said as he glanced behind himself.

"Still don't trust that guy" I think to myself as I move down the steps.

My nostrils fill up with smells of breakfast, my heart races with excitement. I can't wait to sink my teeth into whatever is giving off this delicious scent. I make my way down the hall across, from the entrance only to see Corrine who immediately throws me a dirty look as she stuffs a slice of ham in her mouth. I'm inclined to give her one back, but, instead I cross my arms and smile pompously at her. She narrows her eyes, as she stares at me and I her. The tension between us is almost visible, it's so thick in the air.

"You gonna get food or just clog up the line kid?" A heavyset man behind me loudly said.

I didn't realize I was in line at first, as I grab my tray I can see Corrine snickering in the background at my expense. This makes me mad, I grab my fork and spoon, I can hear the dumpling of a man next to me breathing heavily as he hurriedly grabs as much food as he can. I look at him in disgust, as I'm walking away from the line I raise my arm and slap the man's tray into the air saying "Oops, my mistake".

The fat man falls to his knees mourning his food that lay on the floor saying " Dear god, WHY!"

I smirk as I walk away from the scene of the crime, only to be met face to face with Corrine who disapproves, "Nice job asshole."

I walk past her toward an empty table next to a window and say "It's not like he needs it anyway, besides what's he gonna do about?"

Corrine turns toward me and with a stern look and says "Your just a bully, can't believe they picked you as a representative for your island or clan for that matter."

Eating my food as I glance out the window and back to Corrine "They have faith in me. You on the other hand, yea I think it was a mistake to choose you honestly. As far as fatty cakes is concerned if he allows himself to be bullied then I guess so."

This doesn't go over well with Corrine who raises her fist in to the air slowly, a blind fury in her eyes. A loud commotion could be heard coming from the medium sized dining area. Hien and Suri race downstairs to find tables,food and chairs thrown everywhere as the other patrons hug the walls in fear. The two of us could be seen locked in combat with utensils as swords and standing atop tables. Hien and Suri look at each other in disbelief a loud studder could be heard behind them

"G ggg.. GET Oo oou . . OUT!" Said the old man as he sat on the ground terrified after having knives and forks thrown in his direction with deadly speed.

After being kicked out we quickly gathered are things "Good job guys way to get us kicked out of our hotel, I mean what were you two thinking? It's over, ok, whatever vendetta you have end it, now!" Hien exploded as we stood in front of the hotel I had nothing to say,

Corrine did. "It got a little out of . . "

Hien looked her in the eyes and said "Be quiet."

At this point the three of us remained silent as we stood in the street. Even, Suri seemed upset over this recent event, brushing her bed hair furiously while holding a small mirror with her other hand.

She was pouting "I didn't even get to take a shower yet, I feel disgusting."she said through pouty lips.

After taking a deep breath and reclaiming his composure Hien turned back to face saying "Ok were going to the Heikokage's building, you'll be able to finish freshening up when we get there. So let's get moving."

After embarrassing myself I felt it best to be on my best behavior for awhile. I thought about what Corrine said about representing my clan and village. They trusted me to do right by everyone. I looked to Corrine who seemed to be coming to a similar conclusion as she looked forward, renewed confidence in her eyes. We walked through the streets of midtown, almost aimlessly, is what it seemed. We walked into one building exited out the back of another, I was starting to think we were lost. Then, I noticed the buildings were changing from the longer towering structures, to more traditional ones. It reminded me of home, I slowly realized we were in the hidden village of Banjugakure, when I saw more people wearing headbands with the symbol of Banju.

As we walked down the streets of the hidden village I could see villagers stopping and pointing as we passed. I'm sure they hadn't seen a Kajina or a Chisuda in the village before, not casually walking in their village for that matter. On occasion we would stop, as friends of Corrine and Hien would greet them, I pulled my hood over my head in hopes of being ignored. Suri took in the sights with eyes wide, the brilliant colors, the way some structures sat atop one another. How the forest and city seemed to mutually reside within the village.

"This is it" Hien said as he stood in front of what was probably the widest building in the settlement.

This was a busy facility, as it should be, everyday request were made for simple task or more enigmatic problems to be solved by ninja of the village. It was the same of my village. We walked inside,

Corrine's face had a large grin across it "Your smiling pretty widely, you nervous?" Hien said as he continued into the building.

"No I'm just, excited, the last time I was here I was just so, impressed by the Heikokage." Corrine took a deep breath, we paused in the middle of the busy first floor. Often, Hien would raise his hand, in greeting to the many people that seemed to zip past us

"Do you know all of these people or are you really that friendly?" I wondered as I asked him.

I had never seen someone wave at everyone who passed him and had it acknowledged by them all.

Hien continued to wave, with a light smile on his face he says "I make it a goal to remember the faces of all those I've either helped or met in someway, so, yes I do know them all. Although, there is new face I haven't seen before near the front desk."

We all glanced in the direction of the desk an attractive woman could be seen waving seductively in are direction.

"Oh boy, I might have to find out her name once were done with Heikokage."

Hien said as his face began to turn red. "I don't think you'll get the chance." Suri retorted ominously.

Hien, Corrine, and myself were taken aback by Suri's serious tone. She turns to look at us with the tip of her tongue sticking out as she rubs the back of her head. Adorable, Is what I thought, for some how, Suri seemed really good at diffusing peculiar moments.

Suri turned back toward the desk saying "What I meant was, that she'll prolly have left by the time we return Sensei."