Shikomiko: I was told that Sakura-*coughbitchcough* was sent to the academy. I'm taking Sakura out falling in with the original plot of the story forgive me for confusing you all. I would like to thank The Time Has Come for pointing that out and giving a noobie a few tip.
Chimatsu: Thanks a lot she would have been terrible without you :D
Shikomiko: For once I agree *sighs*
Chimatsu: Yay *gets cookie and starts eating it*
Shikomiko: *snatches cookie and runs away* Ahhhhhh!
Chimatsu: *takes out chain-saw outing on a hockey mask* GIVE BACK MY COOKIE U VERMIN SCUM!
Shikomiko: NEVER ON WITH DA STORY :D
Path of Betrayal
Chapter 9
Explaining and Training
Team 7 had finally arrived in the land of waves. Naruto, Sasuke, and Tazuna were very tired and were on their way to Tazuna's house. Naruto and Sasuke eyes were drooping both trying to keep themselves awake a longer than the other (AN: Guess they have to beat the other in anything even staying awake the longest talk about good rivalry *thumbs up*).
Naruto opens his mouth letting out a loud yawn. "Are we almost there" asks Naruto sleepily rubbing his eyes with his hand. Sasuke was thinking the same thing though was too proud to say out loud that he was tired.
"Yeah we almost there" says Tazuna voice tired with exhaustion. They finally reach the house and Naruto has a small smile on his face knowing that they were finally here. Tazuna enters and is greeted with a adorable sight. His grandson and his lovely daughter (forgot her name so I'm going with Mai) were sitting at the table asleep.
(Probably waiting for my return) thought Tazuna smiling warmly. "Alright follow me I'll lead you to your rooms" said Tazuna walking down a hallway followed by Naruto and Sasuke. Kagome turns on her heels and starts to head for the door but is stopped by Kakashi's voice. "Where are you going Kagome" asks Kakashi looking at her with his left eye slightly curious as to where she was going.
"Out" was all Kagome said before she left out of the house. Kakashi decides to follow to make sure she would be safe and finds her on the roof looking at the stars that twinkled brightly in the night.
With Kagome's eyes closed, hair blowing in the wind, with a small smile on her face making her looked calm and relaxed she looked the picture of innocent. (Moments like these would make you forget how dangerous she is) thought Kakashi. Kagome opened her eyes and what surprised him was that she started to sing.
(So peaceful out here) thought Kagome with a small smile on her face. She opened her eyes and started to sing:
"When you walk away
You don't hear me say please
Oh baby, don't go
Simple and clean is the way that you're making me feel tonight
It's hard to let it go
You're giving me too many things
Lately you're all I need
You smiled at me and said,
Don't get me wrong I love you
But does that mean I have to meet your father?
When we are older you'll understand
What I meant when I said "No,
I don't think life is quite that simple"
When you walk away
You don't hear me say please
Oh baby, don't go
Simple and clean is the way that you're making me feel tonight
It's hard to let it go
The daily things
that keep us all busy
all confusing me thats when u came to me and said,
Wish i could prove i love you
but does that mean i have to walk on water?
When we are older you'll understand
It's enough when i say so,
And maybe somethings are that simple
When you walk away
You don't hear me say please
Oh baby, don't go
Simple and clean is the way that you're making me feel tonight
It's hard to let it go
Hold me
Whatever lies beyond this morning
Is a little later on
Regardless of warnings the future doesn't scare me at all
Nothing's like before
When you walk away
You don't hear me say please
Oh baby, don't go
Simple and clean is the way that you're making me feel tonight
It's hard to let it go
Hold me
Whatever lies beyond this morning
Is a little later on
Regardless of warnings the future doesn't scare me at all
Nothing's like before
Hold me
Whatever lies beyond this morning
Is a little later on
Regardless of warnings the future doesn't scare me at all
Nothing's like before"
Kagome finishes singing and sighs sadly. "How long are you going to stand there sensei" asks Kagome not turning around. Kakashi is surprised she already knew he was there. Besides being surprised he steps out of the shadows and looks down at Kagome.
"You should go get some sleep we have training tomorrow" says Kakashi. Kagome looks at the sky one last time before getting up and heading inside. Before she leaves she turns a bit to Kakashi and whispers "Goodnight Kakashi-sensei" with a small smile Kagome goes into the house.
(I guess I can trust him it's kinda lonely I actually miss having friends I guess I can take this chance again even if for happiness only for a little while) thought Kagome eyes drooping in slight sadness as she reached where she sensed where Naruto and Sasuke were. She found them fast asleep and looks away memories of her and her little Shippo-chan coming back. Sighing sadly Kagome sits in a corner in the room and falls asleep. A shocked Kakashi sits on the roof with happy that his student looks as though she trusts hi m a little more.
Sasuke and Naruto wake up to the smell of breakfast. Naruto sniffs the air and grins widely smelling the food and his stomach growling. "Man I'm starving" says Naruto walking toward the source of food exiting the room. Sasuke just stares boredly at him looking around the room. Effectively finding Kagome fast asleep in a corner.
(Did she fall asleep there last night come to think of it she didn't follow Tazuna when he showed us to the room) thought Sauke with his eyes narrowed wondering where she had been. Sasuke walks over to Kagome thinking about waking her up but stops when he is up close looking at her face.
(Wow) thought Sasuke. (She actually looks cute when she's asleep) Sasuke freezes up after that thought. (Did I actually say she looks cute?) He stands up and quickly leaves the room not wanting to be thinking such things. All the while not knowing that Kagome was already awake and had wanted to see what he was doing so close to her person.
(Ugh around Sesshy to long) thought Kagome getting up brushing that imaginary dust off her close and leaving the room (AN: I just love the nickname Sesshy isn't it just adorable: D).
Kagome had reached the dining room and saw that everyone was sitting down eating at the table Naruto being the messy eater he is was eating very fast along with Sasuke. (Probably seeing who could eat more) thought Kagome rolling her eyes.
"Nice to see you finally up Kagome" says Kakashi but was only greeted with silence. Kakashi sweatdrops (Thought I was making good progress) thought Kakashi sighing dejectedly. Almost missing the small greeting from Kagome. Almost.
"Good morning Kakashi-sensei"says Kagome yawning softly. Kagome suddenly is wrapped in a super strong death grip hug.
"AWW you're so cute" yells Mai (AN: don't forget I forgot the lady's name). Kagome trying to get air flailing her arms trying to get free without hurting the lady.
"Let go of the girl Mai she's suffocating" says Tazuna sighing at his daughter's antics. "Oh sorry Dad she's just so cute" says Mai sighing and giggling like a little girl as she drops Kagome. Kagome falls to the floor face first.
"Ouch" mumbled Kagome since her face was on the floor. (Now I know how Inuyasha feels- No I will not think of him NEVER) thought Kagome getting angry. She gets up and walks out the house trying to cool her anger down.
"Oh no did I do something wrong" says Mai sadly looking at the girl stomping softly away thinking she upset the girl. The rest of team 7 looking at the way their teammate had left wondering what was wrong with her. Kakashi gets up and looks at his Naruto and Sasuke with a bored look but deep down he was worried about the girl.
"I'm going to go get Kagome when you two are done I want you guys to meet me in the clearing deep in the forest near here." says Kakashi leaving out of the house going to search for Kagome. Sasuke and Naruto continue their eating contest while Tazuna gets Mai to stop crying. During all this they have yet to notice a small boy frowning at the scene.
In the clearing Team 7 is supposed to meet
Kagome sits back against a tree calming herself down. Kagome feels a presence near her so she looks to her left and see's the mysterious figure they had encountered during their fight with Zabuza knowing who it is Kagome calls out the person's name.
"Haku"! shouts Kagome waiting for the boy to notice her. The figure now known as Haku takes of his mask and looks at Kagome with recognition in his eyes.
"Oh Kagome it's you" said Haku startled. "How are you" he asks in a smile he hasn't seen Kagome in a long time and wanted to talk to her for a bit before going back to Zabuza.
"Fine" she said simply "and Zabuza" she asks carefully Haku frowns a little "He was in bad shape but he's healing nicely now" said Haku in a smile.
"That's good Haku see you later you should get back to taking care of your special person ok" says Kagome looking to her right sensing Kakashi heading this way.
"Alright bye Kagome" said Haku running trying to hurry back to treat Zabuza's wounds. The moment he was gone Kakashi had popped into the clearing.
Kagome gave him a short glance before looking away giving a heavy sigh. "Hello sensei" says Kagome annoyed of having her little alone time ruined. Kakashi just stands there for a moment then he speaks.
"What was with that little episode you pulled back there" asked Kakashi eye narrowed slightly wanting an answer as to why she left out so suddenly.
"Nothing that is of your concern" says Kagome icily. Turning to glare at him which caused him to glare back. Now Kakashi wasn't the kind of person to get mad easily but when it came to his students he wanted to protect them since he was unable to protect his bestfriend.
"It is my business you're my student and I don't like seeing my students in any pain or harm and right now I don't believe your fine so tell me what's wrong" yells Kakashi trying to get something out of the girl.
What he didn't expect was for the cold laugh to come from her. She looks at him with pain in her eyes and stands up and appears in front of him so fast he didn't see it coming.
"I don't have trust anyone after what happened to me having someone you loved deeply betray you, kill your friends, and constantly tell you how weak you are I don't have to tell anyone anything or explain myself" yells Kagome angrily running away with heavy tears in her eyes not noticing that she had already told him everything.
Kakashi looks at his student sadly not knowing that she had endured all of that. He sighs heavily and looks to the sky the others should be here soon. So Kakashi sits back against a tree waiting for them to arrive.
Back at Tazuna'z House
"Man I'm full thanks Mai" says Naruto happily after finishing his food. He was proud of himself at beating Sasuke though he had gotten a little sick and made a couple of trips to the bathroom. Sasuke nods his thanks and leaves the house followed by Naruto heading towards the place Kakashi had told them to meet.
"Hey Sasuke where do you think Kagome ran off to" asks Naruto. He had been wondering if Kakashi-sensei had found Kagome and wondered why she had run of in the first place.
Sasuke ignored the dobe but wondered where she had run off too. Sasuke had heard soft crying and told Naruto he'd meet him there Naruto shrugged and continued walking down the path. Sasuke watched him go and headed towards the crying. Sasuke came to a stop and stood there shocked when he saw who was crying.
"Kagome" whispered Sasuke. Feeling a slight pain at listening to her heart breaking sobs.
Kagome was too busy crying to notice that Sasuke was there. She wasn't better on the inside either. (How dare he say it's any of his business when it's not) thought Kagome angrily fuming on the inside. She wiped her eyes ferociously trying to stop the flowing of tears. (I have to be strong I won't cry no not anymore) thought Kagome. She turns around and is surprised to see Sasuke.
"Why were you crying" asks Sasuke.
"I d-on't h-h-ave to explain m-m-mys-self t-to yo-you" snaps Kagome still choking on her new flow of tears. (I wasn't going to cry anymore) thought Kagome angrily.
"Hn" says Sasuke. He turns and walks away.
"Everybody trying to get in my business" Kagome says to herself as she fixes herself before she heads to where she feels where her teammates are.
Kakashi watches as his students walk into the clearing and surprised to see Kagome join shortly after. (Hm guess she fixed herself up before coming at least she isn't angry anymore) thought Kakashi standing up.
He looks at them before speaking. "Ok today's training is chakra control you will learn how to control your chakra by climbing this tree without using your hands" explains Kakashi.
"What how are we supposed to do that" yells Naruto.
"I will demonstrate" says Kakashi. Kakashi channels his chakra to his feet and starts to walk up the tree stopping and hanging upside down on a branch by his feet.
"To do this you must learn to control the flow of your chakra by sending it to your feet if you don't use enough you won't stay on the tree, however use too much and you'll have put too much pressure on the tree having it burst beneath your feet" explains Kakashi.
"Now Begin" shouts Kakashi.
Naruto and Sasuke race up the tree each leaving mark after mark after a few tries they get tired because they used too much chakra on a few times. Kagome watches them pant heavily. She walks up to the tree and starts to walk up with no effort.
Kakashi was shocked to say the least. (On the first try to) thought Kakashi proudly. Everyone watches as she slowly walks back down. Naruto and Sasuke slightly jealous.
"Can I be excused" asks Kagome quietly.
"Yes you can" says Kakashi looking at her sadly as she starts walking away. Bringing is attention back to the other two they continue their training.
Shikomiko: …
Shikomiko: *looks around and starts typing ferociously*
Chimatsu: THERE YOU ARE! *raises chain-saw*
Shikomiko: *types faster*
Chimatsu: AHHHHHH
Shikomiko: phew
Chimatsu: *yells profanities*
Shikomiko: Good thing I made it sound proof
Shikomiko: If I'm not dead I will update soon
Chimatsu: *glaring and promising silent death threats*
Shikomiko: *gulp*