Hey Aurelia here!
So, after posting that last chapter, I deleted the authors note that I made about me forgetting my computer. So 'Chapter 15' is now 'Chapter 14' {Where it is supposed to be.}
Sorry about the confusion! I didn't realize it would mess up everybody.
P.S. I am home now! Where are the ruby slippers when you need them?
Chapter 15: Tests and Trials.
NAMIKAZE AIMISOUMA
At 5 o'clock sharp I find myself in an arena. Large tan walls wrap around the circular battle area. At the top are rings of empty stadium seats.
The arena itself is nothing special. Flat earth, covered in patches of grass, a few are trees off to one side, opposite a small pond. It looks a great deal like the training ground from earlier.
What is far more interesting are the people inside of it with me. The Sandaime stands in the middle of the arena, flanked by five other men. Three I recognize, two I do not. Fugaku, Shisui, and the doctor with white eyes from the hospital. One of the unknown men had his grey hair up in a spiked ponytail, the other had long black hair. The one with spiked hair reminded me vaguely of a pineapple, except his serious face and calculating eyes.
The other unknown man gave me a cold feeling in my stomach. He had yellow eyes with slits for pupils. His long, dark hair what ramrod straight. But that wasn't what worried me. It was the smell. Snakes. The man radiated a pungent odor of the scaly creatures.
"Senssei, is this brat the reasson you've gathered uss here?" The man hissed. Clearly a man who hates to have his time wasted.
The Hokage was the one to respond. "She is, Orochimaru-san." The turned away from the man, apparently Orochimaru, and speaks to me. "Greetings Aimisouma-chan."
"Hello, Hokage-sama." I say, bowing lightly. My heavy scroll weighing on my back.
"A well-mannered child." The stern pineapple-man whispers. I glance to him, however, it sounded more like he was analyzing me than complimenting me, so I chose to remain silent.
"How are you doing today?" The Hokage asks, returning my attention to him.
"Really good. I got accepted into the academy and made a friend."
"Interesting. Do you know what this test is about?"
"To learn my skills. To see what I am able to do. So that, when the time comes, you can use me effectively as a kunoichi of Konohagakure."
"Correct. Do you know what the test entails?"
"Oniisan said that when a person… defects…?" I pause to look at Minato, checking to see if I am using the right word, he nods. "defects that you have them spar with a jonin."
"That is also correct. I found someone for you to spar today. Shisui-san?"
A poof of smoke, and the black haired boy appears behind the hokage.
"Hello." He says cheerfully.
"Hi." I mumble.
"Shisui-san here," The Hokage gestures to the boy, "is a chūnin. You'll spar with him, and we will watch. I want you to show us as many things as you can do."
"Yes, sir." I say, docilely. My senses on high alert. I hear a thud, as if from far away. After a few seconds, I speak again. "Sir?"
"Yes, Aimisouma-chan?"
"What if I promised to not do them unless my life depended on it?"
"Are you referring to sealing people into scrolls?" Bam.
"No, but I promised not to do that niisan I wouldn't do that anymore either. But I don't think that would help right now, anyway." BAM. Urg, what is that annoying sound and why is it getting louder?
"I am curious about why you say that, but I would like to know everything that you are capable of."
The promise I made to my mother the day before her death rings in my ears. Should I? Maybe if I use is sneakily? Maybe...
"Aimisouma-chan, I need you to promise me, never use this skill."
"Why mama?"
"It is both rare and dangerous. People will target you your whole life if they find out that you are able to do THAT technique. People fought against our ancestors, because they had this ability. There is a reason so few people are capable of it."
"But...Mama, It is so fun to do..."
"I know, sweetie, but it is better to be safe and to not use it, then hunted your whole existence for it. Promise me."
"I ... promise."
BAM!
The echoing sound rings throughout my ears, making me flinch. Dogs throughout the village start barking. BAM!
"Did you hear that?" I ask the arena, who had fallen hushed with the uproar of the dogs.
"Hear what?" Minato questions, confused by my sudden movement. What is that sound?
BBAAMM!
This time, all of the adults look up, alert.
"That." I say, then a siren starts to wail.
A/N:
Sorry, short chapter. Writers block. D: I remember why I originally chose to not write this part. I am working on it, and I am slowly getting back to where I was writing before my vacation.
If you ever see a grammar/spelling mistake, feel free to PM me or mention it in a review.
