Summary: They had been seeing each other in secret for a reason. They wanted something that didn't involve their family. They already had to deal with expectations and the impending uncertainty of their graduation. Sadly good things have to come to an end.
Pairing: Kagome/Sasuke
Disclaimer: Everything belongs to it's respected owners. All mistakes are my own.
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Her hand hovered over the scroll, her body frozen. Should she be doing this? She looked around the dark study cautiously. Her grandfather wouldn't even notice this one missing, he hadn't noticed the others. But why did this feel wrong? It would improve her training, make her even stronger. But, she sighed, before gritting her teeth she had to do this. These were just clan techniques and for once her grandfather was hesitant to teach her. And in that moment her hand found the strength to grab the scroll before quickly switching it with a stand in. She tucked it into her pouch. She crept to the study window, it would be too risky to go out through the hallway. Without a moment of hesitation she leaped from the second floor, landing gracefully with a front flip. She dashed through the woods, she couldn't risk training here tonights. She bounded over rooftops and pranced over wires. All the while unaware of her pursuer. She jumped over the gate of the training grounds she wished to use. She traversed further in until the path was completely covered by trees. When she was satisfied with the location she stopped, crouching she unrolled the scroll.
Katsumi whistled happily to herself while she made tea. She turned to smile at Uchiha Mikoto, she was quite a charming person. They had hit it off, after only meeting only a few days ago. It was nice to have someone to talk to again. She didn't have many friends and they were normally deployed on missions. She really couldn't wait until it was summer, she'd be on the road again. It'd be nice to be away, being home made her think of her missing husband.
"Are you alright?" Mikoto inquired after noticing her new friend's eyes held a vacant stare. The Uchiha had to admit if it weren't for the woman's vibrant blue eyes, she could pass for one of her clansmen. She was quite the beauty and Kagome had obviously adopted much from her. Katsumi just had this air that attracted people to her. She was lively, it was refreshing.
"Yeah I'm fine, I just get lost in thought sometimes." Katsumi sheepishly rubbed the back of her head. "So what were you saying?" She asked offering the other woman a tea cup. They sat across from each other.
"The circus, I could never imagine myself being in your shoes." Mikoto said voice laced with admiration. "I was a jounin for a few years but being in front of such a huge crowd would unnerve me."
"Oh, it just feels natural." The woman waved off while taking a sip. "I've been performing for so long." Her eyes widened as she remembered something. "Hold on I must show you the cutest thing." The woman rushed out of the room. She practically ran to the storage closet. She threw the door open, rummaging through a box stuffed with photo albums. "Ah." She cheered before she went back to the tea room. "Take a look at this and tell me it's not cute." She offered the photo to the other woman.
Mikoto almost squealed at the picture. It was of a much younger Kagome. She had the biggest smile and her eyes were sparkling. There was the backdrop of a busy circus. She had her hair pulled into a bun. She wore a unitard that was covered with blue and purple sparkles and on her little feet were slippers set in a perfect pointe. Her little arms spread wide in excitement. "This is adorable."
"Yep, that was first time she ever performed with me." Katsumi stated with pride before she giggled. "Naruto was supposed to be there too but he was to stage shy. I was so sad I made his a similar costume but orange and red."
"Performed?" Mikoto asked intrigued.
"Yep, she used to be an acrobat like me, until it was time to sign up for the academy." The mother stared at the photo with a smile. "Well she still practices with me from time to time." She shrugged and as if on cue Kagome staggered into kitchen. The young girl yawned mouth wide as she noticed the tea. Grabbing a cup she poured herself some before pouring an inordinate amount of sugar in the cup.
"Hey honey." Katsumi beamed thought she immediately noticed the utter exhaustion that seemed to radiate off of the girl. "Are you alright?" She frowned when Kagome just nodded her head before taking a sip of her tea and meandering out of the room. The women shared questioning looks before continuing to share life stories.
Katsumi was an early riser, always had been, and probably will be in the future. She knew however that her children slept for as long as they feasibly could when given the chance. So you can imagine her surprise when she saw her oldest meandering out the door.
"Kagome." She called after her. She was relieve when the girl stopped turning towards her mother. Katsumi walked out of the house gripping the girl's shoulders to guide her back into the house. She led her into the living room sitting her down on the couch. "Why are you up so early, you don't have to go to the academy today." Maybe she had just forgotten.
"I," she paused for a yawn. "Was going to train." She stated trying to keep her eyes from drooping closed. She did allow her eyes to close when her mother swept her hands through her hair. She let out a pitiful whine when her mother untied her upper pony tail allowing for her night-like locks cascade into her face.
"Honey, you train enough as is, how about you lay down for a while. Take a nap and I'll wake you up when Sasuke gets here." She was met with little resistance as she guided her daughter to lay down on the couch. She couldn't stop the smile as she realized that Kagome was asleep way before her head hit the pillow. She grabbed the cover off the back of the couch draping it over her daughter. She would continue her morning routine and when she saw Hiroto she was going to chew him out. She put up with him training her children until they dropped but this, this was too much. Heading towards the kitchen she heard the footsteps, heading for the back door.
"Hiroto-san, just the person I wanted to see." The man paused mid-step as he felt a chill travel up his spine. That wasn't a good tone.
"Yes, Katsumi?" He would act indifferent, maybe that would make it stop.
"I have a question." He gulped, before straightening his spine to it's full height. He would not let her intimidate him in his own home, she had no right to demand anything from him. He whipped around intent on giving her a what for but he paused. His finger in the air, mouth agape, right eye slightly wider than the left. Those eyes, those intense, intense blue eyes. They could bring the greatest of men to their knees. He felt a bit of rage at the smirk he was receiving, she knew the effect her eyes held. Her took liberty and poked his chest.
"Why is Kagome dead on her feet?" All he could do was blink and think. He hadn't been training with his granddaughter for the past couple of days. He was shifting his attention to Sota and making sure Naruto could focus enough to make a clone. He swore that kid couldn't do the simplest things but he could make his own jutsu. He didn't know how many times he had gone to the Police Station because Naruto was charged with public indecency or property, it was even more mortifying when Kagome was with him. Then he remembered the situation he was in, and he thought about his answer. It had to be just right with enough finesse to soothe over the angered beast.
"I." He stared with as much composure as he could muster. "Have no idea." He wince when he saw anger flash through her eyes, he needed to say something else quick. "I've been focusing more on Sota and Naruto lately. If anything she should be as energetic as they come." He shifted his footing, he leaned back. He peaked out into the backyard, that was a sprawling garden. Though it felt off. He ignored the pain in his wrist as he expanded his chakra. The garden was practically bathing in Kagome's presence. "Maybe she's been overworking herself in the garden. It's looks immaculate even though I haven't be able tended to it in about a month." He looked at her, hoping that the explanation would suffice. He watched as she mulled over the information. He peaked outside again. Kagome was tired and the garden, she didn't have the capacity yet, she couldn't. He'd have to investigate later.
"This has something to do with you." Katsumi accused. "It may not be directly but you have a hand in it." She put pressure into prodding his chest, before she retracted her hand. A dejected look on her face. "I try to understand the training that ninjas go through, I do." She closed her eyes with a sigh. "I just." Hiroto placed a hand on her shoulder.
"I'll see what she's been doing." He promised, relieved when she gave him a small smile.
I apologize for not updating sooner. I haven't had internet for a week. So show your support, I really appreciate it. I've already started chapter 10 and it has Neji, ohh hohohhohoh~ Ja Ne~