Flames Of Recollection

Chapter 2

Akiya awoke slowly next morning. Sakura was sleeping peacefully beside her. Akiya got up and got dressed before leaving quietly.

Akiya walked slowly through the village as the sun started to rise. The cold morning air felt refreshing as she took a deep breathe.

After a few moments, Akiya decided to look for a training area.

After searching the village and finding no suitable place, Akiya headed out of the village into the forest.

Sakura awoke slowly and rubbed her eyes. " Good morni...Akiya? " Sakura stood slowly and after getting dressed, Sakura went to tell the hokage that Akiya had vanished again.

As Sakura arrived at Tsunade's room, She overheard Tsunade and Kakashi talking.

" I discovered what her seal is Kakashi. " Tsunade spoke in her usual tone but there was a whisper of concern in her voice.

" Its a demon seal as we thought then? " Kakashi listened as Tsunade responded.

" Yes. But the demon it is containing is... unexpected. " Tsunade looked up slowly. " I believe that the demon Matatabi the two tail cat is sealed within her. "

" How can that be? That demon was sealed into a statue. It killed Yugito Ni when it was removed..." Kakashi spoke with astonishment in his voice.

" Which would mean that her clan found the statue for some reason and removed the demon from it to seal it within Akiya. Until her memories return we will have to wait to find out why. " Tsunade looked to the door. " Are you going to stand there all day Sakura? "

Sakura gasped in surprise before entering slowly. " I apologize Hokage but i came to tell you that Akiya was not at home when i awoke. I'm...not sure where she is. "

Kakashi stood for a moment in thought before speaking. " We will find her. She wont be far. Probably another breakdown. Ill send word when we find her. Sakura come with me. "

Tsunade nodded as Kakashi and Sakura left. They started searching the village bit by bit.

Meanwhile

Akiya was practicing Jutsu in the forest not far from the village in a small clearing. At first she was struggling but slowly got the hang of the Jutsu she was practicing.

" How do i even know these Jutsu...Its so weird...i cant remember where I'm from or why I'm here but somehow i remember these Jutsu...its so confusing. Whatever. Time to train. " Akiya looked up to the sky for a moment before concentrating and trying to perform a Jutsu.

As Akiya pointed her hand forward, A large ball of black chakra fired from her palm and slammed into the tree ahead of her, Shattering it.

Kakashi heard the impact and told Sakura to return to the hokage. As Kakashi entered the clearing, Another ball of chakra impacted a second tree.

As Kakashi motioned to speak, A long black blade was pointing directly between his eyes. Akiya had one arm pointed at Kakashi and was holding a black sword. She was facing toward the two trees as Kakashi spoke.

" Surprising level of attention you have. Being able to sense your surroundings is a useful trait for a shinobi. What other talents do you have i wonder? " Kakashi looked directly at Akiya's head as the black blade receded into the palm of her hand.

" Please don't sneak up on me. Id hate to do something regrettable if you startle me.. " Akiya turned slowly to face Kakashi.

" I'm curious to see what you might d.." Kakashi groaned heavily as a ball of chakra hit him in the stomach and sent him back several feet.

After coughing slightly, Kakashi stood up slowly. " I see. Quite a strong attack. I assume it may be lethal at full power? "

Akiya looked a her hand slowly. " I don't know. I don't even know how i know these Jutsu. Somehow i just remember them. Its like I know them...but don't know that i know them...its really confusing. "

Kakashi smiled beneath his mask. " I imagine it is. I am sure your memories will return. For now you have another visitor. " Kakashi pointed slowly as he pulled a small book out of his pocket.

Akiya span around quickly as a punch flew toward her. Akiya quickly caught it and held it tightly as she started to slide back slowly. After a few feet, Akiya stopped sliding and pushed her hand forward, Making contact with her attackers stomach.

A ball of black chakra formed and blasted directly into the persons stomach before sending them flying backwards quickly. Akiya didn't see who it was. All she saw was a flash of pink.

Sakura hit the ground heavily and rolled for a few feet before coughing heavily and standing up very slowly. " Ow... What.." Sakura looked up and noticed another ball of black. Managing to dodge quickly, She was knocked off her feet by a sweeping kick and pinned to the ground with her arms against her back.

" Akiya wait! It' me...Please...stop.." Sakura spoke quickly as a black sword hit the ground beside her face.

" S...Sakura... Why did you attack me? I could have hurt you..." Akiya let go of Sakura and stepped back before falling to her knees.

" I told her to. I needed to see your strength. Sakura is my apprentice. Her strength doesn't match mine but it is very formidable. To catch her punch like that is remarkable. " Tsunade stood beside Kakashi as she spoke. " You have received training before you arrived but what i really want to know...what i came to see...is that seal on your chest. Will you show me? "

Akiya looked at Tsunade for a moment before shaking her head slowly. " I cant show you what i don't have Hokage. What seal? "

Kakashi chuckled. " Called it. "

Tsunade smiled. " Seems i owe you lunch Kakashi. Akiya you will come to my room immediately. Sakura will show you the way. Kakashi i want you to go find Naruto. i want to compare the seals. "

Kakashi nodded and disappeared slightly after Tsunade vanished. Akiya moved to Sakura's side and hugged her gently. " I'm sorry if i hurt you. I didn't mean to. "

Sakura smiled and returned the hug gently. " Ill be ok. But you hit really hard with that ball. Id hate to feel it at full power. Come on. Lets go see Hokage. "

Akiya nodded and helped Sakura to her feet before they started walking back to the village.

After about twenty minutes, They arrived at Hokage's room. As they walked towards the door, They heard Naruto shouting.

" I don't care about seals grandma Tsunade! I wanna know if she is pretty! " Naruto stared at Tsunade with an uncaring expression on his face.

" Find out later Naruto. Now let me see that seal so i can draw it. " Tsunade had a pencil and paper ready but Naruto wouldn't cooperate.

" Not until i find out if she is pr..." Naruto yelled loudly as he spiraled through air and slammed into the wall while groaning softly.

" Is that pretty enough for you pervert? " Akiya spoke forcefully after kicking Naruto in the side of the head.

Naruto groaned as a bump formed on his head. Sakura laughed loudly. " I like her. Anyone who kicks Naruto like that is someone ill hang out with! " Sakura smiled brightly as Akiya turned away slowly.

As Akiya's cheeks turned a soft shade of pink, Tsunade spoke as she drew Naruto's seal onto the paper. " Kakashi take Naruto to get that bump looked at. I no longer need him here. "

Kakashi nodded and grabbed Naruto's leg and dragged him out of the room.

Once the door was closed Tsunade spoke to Akiya. " Now. We are all girls here so don't be embarrassed. Please show me your seal. I know you don't know its there but please. Remove your shirt and ill show you and compare it to Naruto's. "

Akiya blushed brightly as she took her shirt off slowly. Sakura, Tsunade and Shizune all stepped forward to see the seal. Akiya also looked down to her chest and saw that Tsunade was right. " What...WHAT THE HELL IS THAT?! "

Tsunade drew the seal quickly as Akiya fell backwards and covered her chest quickly. Tsunade spoke softly as she sat down. " That is a demon seal...And it is different to Naruto's. As i thought. "

Akiya stood quickly as Sakura moved beside her to hold her again to keep her calm. " Demon Seal?! What the hell is it doing on my chest?! "

Tsunade looked up slowly. " I don't know...yet. But i promise to do everything i can to find out. "

Sakura spoke softly. " Hokage always keeps her promises. We will find out why you have that seal. "

Akiya hadn't noticed that Sakura was holding her gently and quickly turned her face away ash she blushed brightly.

Tsunade spoke again. " I try to be a woman of my word. Now you two go and find some food or train or something. I have some reading to do. "

Sakura and Akiya nodded as they left and went to get something to eat. " I know this awesome ramen shop. Lets go eat! " Sakura smiled as Akiya nodded shyly.

Sakura and Akiya sat in Ichiraku ramen shop talking until a grumpy Naruto walked in.

" What did she even hit me for Iruka? Its not like i insulted h...OW! " Naruto's forehead slammed against the serving bench hard.

" Asking if I'm pretty without proper courtesy or introduction is VERY insulting you pervert! " Akiya had Naruto's head pinned to the bench as Sakura roared with laughter.

Iruka sighed softly. " I told you not to be insensitive Naruto. Manners are everything." Iruka shook his head slightly as Sakura managed to stop laughing.

Akiya pushed Naruto's head down forcefully before letting go as he apologized. " Ok ok ok ok ok! I'm sorry! I wont do it again..."

As Akiya sat down beside Sakura, Naruto whispered something thinking no one would hear him. " But she is really really pretty...OOOOOW! "

Naruto flew out of the door of Ichiraku ramen and slammed into a wall across the street. " PERVERT! " Akiya yelled at him before returning to her bowl of delicious ramen.

Iruka smiled as he spoke. " Perhaps all your hard kicks and punches might teach that Naruto some manners. Although it didn't work coming from Sakura.."

Akiya smiled at Iruka before ordering another bowl of ramen politely. As Akiya started eating her second bowl, Naruto walked back into Ichiraku ramen dizzily and sat down before ordering a bowl with a mix of pain and disappointment on his face. As he stared at his bowl of ramen, Akiya tapped his head gently.

" For the record...I'm not interested in boys. So don't even try. " Akiya turned back to her ramen as Naruto's jaw dropped. " DAMNIT! Finally a pretty girl in the village and she doesn't like boys! WHY?! "

Sakura looked at Naruto with fire in her eyes as she spoke. " What do you mean finally? There are lots of pretty girls in the village! Including me! " Sakura was almost going to punch him but Akiya put a hand on her arm and Sakura sat down.

Naruto groaned softly." I guess your ok but she is prettier. Besides Sakura...your not interested in m..." Naruto flew back out the door before he could finish speaking.

Akiya had kicked him again. " At least compliment a girl nicely you idiot! "

As Akiya sat down again she turned to Sakura. " I think your very pretty Sakura. And i adore your hair. " Akiya smiled as Sakura hugged her happily. " Now that's how you compliment a girl. "

Akiya and Sakura sat eating ramen and talking until night time before going home to sleep.

There it is! Chapter 2!

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