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Last Time on Someone Like Me
"I was wondering if there was a place I could restock my supplies?"
"Sure, I know just the place. Meet me in the kitchen in an hour and I'll take you."
"Great, that will give me enough time to shower and get something eat."
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20 Minutes Later
Misayo was now showered and dressed in her Akatsuki cloak. What is up with this place? Misayo thought as she went though the kitchen as she tried to find something to eat. Key word was tried. All I was able to find was milk that was two days past it's expiration date, something green and fuzzy in the back of the refrigerator, and I'm pretty sure it growled at me, and a stale box of 'HoneyNut Shuriken' [1] Misayo picked up the box to take a better look at it. Oh look, with prize inside. She stuck her hand into the box only to feel a sharp pain. Pulling out her hand, Misayo saw that it was bleeding. After wrapping her hand up, she dumped out the box to see what had caused the damage, a plastic kunai. This is the prize, it's not even fucking real, what a rip off. She then pulled out a piece of paper and started to write down what she needed at the store. So far she had milk, bread, cheese, meat, and a box of 'HoneyNut Shuriken'. There was also other things on the list like blank seal paper, ink, 3 black shirts, thread – all colors, among other items.
"Don't forget to add eggs to the list." Konan said behind Misayo, looking at the list.
"Holy mother of pearl, don't do that! I didn't even hear you come up behind me." Misayo said jumping out of her skin.
"OK, two things, one, we're Shinobi. I shouldn't have be able to have gotten behind you, without you knowing. That's real good way to get your self killed. Never drop your guard, not even here. And two, you also forgot vegetables." Konan said as Misayo wrote down the two items. "Ready to go?" She asked after watching Misayo fold up the list and put it into her pocket.
"Yeah, but could we stop at a cafe somewhere first, I'm starving?"
"Sure, but I will have to leave you once you get to the store."
"That's fine."
As they got to the door Konan stopped Misayo.
"Before we leave use the transformation technique. Remember what you transform into because that will be your form when ever you go into town. Your name will be Ran." Konan said as she transformed into a different person. She grew three inches and her body filled out. Her short blue hair grew and turned black. Her gray eyes turned a dark green. Her lip piercing disappeared, and her skin turned darker.
"Ran?" Misayo asked as she raised her eye brow.
"Yes, got a problem with that?"
"No ma'am." Misayo, catching Konan's drift changed as well. Misayo grew two inches and her body turned a little chubby. Her long brown hair straighten, shorten, and tuned blond. Her skin also darken, but darker than Konan's. Her honey color eyes turned the same shade of green as Konan's. Happy with the way Misayo looked, the duo left the base. It wasn't long before the they came to a small cafe. They were seated and a short man came to wait on them.
"Kimi, what can I get you and your friend today?" He asked when he got to their table.
"The usual Bob." Konan said without looking at the menu
"And for your friend?" He asked looking at Misayo.
"Man, I can't decide. I guess, I'll have what ever she's having." Misayo said as she handed the man her menu.
"Kimi, really?" Misayo asked Konan after the waiter walked away.
"What?"
"Your name means she who is without equal. While my means Lily?" Misayo asked as she broke out laughing.
"Ran happens to be a common name. As for Kimi, Nagato gave it to me. I would like you call me that while we are out together." Kimi (Konan) said looking at the younger female.
"OK. So, Kimi, what are we having." Ran (Misayo) asked
"Flame-broiled fish."
"So you come here often?"
"Yeah, it's a great place to get away from the craziness at home. So don't tell any of them this is where I go when I ditch them."
"Your secret is safe with me." Nothing else was said until their food came.
"Hey Aunty Kimi, when can I see Uncle Nagato?" Ran (Misayo) asked as she picked at her food.
"Don't call me that."
"What Aunty?"
"Yes, that. I am not married to Nagato."
"You love him don't you?" After not getting a response from the older woman she continued "You know there is a difference between loving someone and being in love with someone. You may not be in love with him, but you do love him, maybe as a brother." Kim nodded at her. "Then by that right you are my Aunty." Ran (Misayo) said
"Fine, just don't call me that at the base, or around the others."
"Kay. But, you never answered my question. When can I see Uncle Nagato?"
"What do you mean, you saw him yesterday."
"No, I saw Leader-Sama. I want to see Uncle Nagato. I know for a fact that he doesn't look like that. So I ask again, when can I see him?"
"I don't know Ran, I just don't know. I'll ask him, but the decision is up to him."
"That's all I ask for." Not another word was spoken for the rest of the meal. Once they were done, and the bill payed, the pair headed to a near by building. As soon as they entered a woman, around 5'9" with floor length light blue hair, which was braided, came up to them. Once she got close up Ran (Misayo) saw that she had purple eyes.
"Welcome back Kimi. And who might this be?" She asked looking first at Kimi (Konan) than at Ran (Misayo).
"This is Ran. Ashe will be staying with me for a while.
"Sweet hair and eye color." Ran (Misayo) said looking at the woman in front of her.
"Thanks, so what are you two ladies doing today?" The mysterious person asked
"After her long trip, we need to restock Ran's things." Kimi (Konan) said
"Right. Welcome to Ninja-Mart. Every thing a ninja may need in a one stop shop. My name is Ume. So where are you from?" The woman, now known as Ume asked.
"Suna. Well, I have to get back to work. I'll see you at home Ran." And with that Kimi (Konan) left the store.
"You're from Suna. Wow, that's far away, isn't it?" Ume asked
"Not far enough if you ask me." Ran (Misayo) said
"Why's that?" Ume asked
"It's complicated." Ran (Misayo) said looking a bit sad.
"I didn't mean to pry. It's been awhile since I met anyone one who wasn't creep out by my hair and eyes." Ume said said letting the topic drop. "Shall we we go in?" She said as she pointed to some doors at the back of the room.
"You mean this isn't the store?" Ran (Misayo) asked as she took a look around. She saw a row of seal paper, ink, brushes, and blank scrolls. To the far right of the room were some tables, where there were sitting.
"No, this room is where you can buy, and make storage seals. Most people hit this on the way in. But, I think it's best to hit it last." Ume said as she walked to the doors she pointed out earlier. The two went though these doors and Ran (Misayo) was amazed at what she saw. Inside there were countless rows that were five stories high. The beams holding them up were just big enough for someone to walk on. In fact people were, every where she looked.
"There are a few things you should know before I let you lose on the store. One, every five rows there is a map of the store. Two at the bottom of every row you will find a list of every thing that is on that row. Three, don't start any fights. If you break this rule you will kicked out, and banned from the store. Play nice since this is the only ninja store for miles. And lastly, and the most important thing to remember, is that if you can't figure out a way to get your items down, you don't belong in this store." Ume said with a serious face.