Hehehe *shuffles awkwardly* Hiiiii... Yeahh, I know that I haven't updated in three weeks, but I have a very good reason(s). First excuse on my list of like three, I had surgery on the 5th. Yup, fun right? Last year around this time, I had a tumor removed from the corner of my eye. Then about a month after that, I had a tube put in for like six months. Now, this surgery was to try and permanently fix my tear duct (the problem being that it doesn't work -_- thanks stupid tumor). Unfortunately, it didn't work, so I'm going to have to have another surgery in the future. Right, next excuse :P, I lost my bloody memory-stick that had all of my files for this story and others on it. I found it, obviously, but it deleted this chapter up until chapter 9. I have a lot of writing to redo... And my final excuse is that I am in an AP Math this semester (block scheduling/Early College student), so I have to buckle down on my schooling. *wheww* Now that my ramblings are over with, I hope you enjoy this chapter!
Chapter 5
Tenshi POV
I take two steps out of the door before Inoichi's yelling stops me.
"WAIT!"
I turn my head to see him running towards me carrying all of my stuff in his hands and his long ponytail swinging all over the place and catching in his mouth, making him sputter and stick his tongue out. I place a hand over my mouth to keep myself from laughing at him.
"Here! You forgot your katana and bag. Well, we kinda took it, but anyways, here it is!" He says breathlessly.
"Thanks, Inoichi." I reply, taking my katana and throwing the strap over my head, positioning it in its rightful spot on my back. "Hey, do you know of somewhere I can get something to eat? I sorta haven't eaten in a while…" I awkwardly wrap my ninja pouch around my upper thigh.
"Yeah! I was just going to meet up with some friends at an awesome barbecue place, wanna come?"
"I-I don't want to impose-"
"Awesome, let's go!" Inoichi grabbed my arm as soon as I stood up and strolled off in some direction to the left.
Apparently, he wasn't taking no for an answer. I have to admit, this is rather odd. The person who just interrogated me is now taking me out to eat with some of his friends.
I was pulled out of my thoughts when he suddenly came to a stop.
"Here we are! Yakiniku!"
"Hold on, Inoichi. Are- are you sure you want me to go in there with you?"
"Of course! They aren't going to care! Now, let's go on in." He replied, dragging me through the curtain.
It is dimly lit inside the little barbecue place and it was also crowded. I'm a bit claustrophobic so this sucks. A lot.
Just breathe in and out. That's right, just like that. Come on Tenshi! We can do this.
"Hey, Inoichi! Over Here!" I turn to see a heavy-set ninja with long red spikey hair and two purple streaks on his cheeks waving at us.
"Choza!" Inoichi exclaimed and pulled me over to the table.
"Who's this?" Choza asks, referring to me as we sit down.
"She is an Amegakure ninja."
My eyes widened in shock and I turned to look at he the ninja next to Choza, who had spoken. He has two scars on the right side of his face, a small black goatee, and his black hair is slicked back into a spiked ponytail.
"Right as always, Shikaku." Inoichi said with a smile. "Now, how did you figure it out?"
"Her Hitai-ate. While her hair covered it, when she sat down, her hair moved slightly, and that gave me a clear view." He answered with a small smile.
"HELLO THERE! AND WHO MIGHT THIS YOUTHFULLY, BEAUTIFUL GIRL BE?" I nearly jumped out of my seat when I saw a man standing next to me with a horrible black bowl cut and an uncomfortably tight green jumpsuit accompanied with bright orange leg warmers.
The ninja around me sighed collectively.
"Right, sorry you guys! Where are my manners? This is Tenshi Hayashi. Yes, she is an Amegakure ninja, but she has kinda changed sides. You will find out more when the Hokage calls for a debriefing tomorrow, so please don't ask her about it." Inoichi said.
"WELL, MY YOUTHFUL ANGEL, I AM THE ONE AND ONLY MIGHT GAI! THE BLUE BEAST OF KONAHA!" He struck out a thumbs up and a blinding smile.
"I'm Choza Akimichi. Nice to meet you." He puts a large hand out to shake.
I smiled, placing my much smaller hand in his.
"Shikaku Nara. Do you play shogi?" He asked giving a little wave and smile.
I nodded. I actually grew up playing shogi with my older brother and my dad as a sort of 'tactical training'. I enjoyed it quite a bit, but unfortunately I haven't played in a while.
"We all grew up together, in fact, Choza, Shikaku, and I are InoShikaCho!" Inoichi said proudly, not realizing that I have no idea what that means…
"It's nice to meet all of you." I said shyly.
I don't know why I'm nervous. I guess it's because I haven't been around many friendly people these past few years.
"So, Tenshi, tell us about yourself." Shikaku said.
"Wait before you say anything! Guys, I want you to guess her age and her ninja rank." Inoichi said with a smirk and an amused glance in my direction.
I huffed a sigh and narrowed my eyes at the man who just laughed.
"MY ANGEL, LOOK INTO MY EYES AND SHOW ME YOUR PORCELAIN FACE!" Gai exclaimed, eyes glistening with tears of joy.
His hand shot out towards my face, and on instinct I flickered behind him with a kunai ready, eyes wide.
No… They want to hurt me too… I-I have to get out of here…
-3rd Person-
"Kami, Gai! You're freaking her out!" Inoichi exclaimed, jumping up. He slowly walked over to Tenshi; her arms still up in a defensive position and her eyes glazed over with fear and confusion.
Inoichi thought back to when Kakashi told them that she had PTSD.
I hope this isn't an attack. This could be bad.
"Hey, it's okay Tenshi. We aren't going to hurt you. Gai is just excited to meet you. Are you all right?" Inoichi asked softly.
As he inched forward, she inched backward.
"Inoichi, what's wrong with her?" asked Choza.
"I think she has PTSD. Am I correct?" replied Shikaku with tone in his voice that made it seem like he wanted to be wrong.
All Inoichi did was nod and take another step toward Tenshi.
"Come on, let's put down the Kunai." Inoichi said calmly.
"No…not again…" Tenshi whimpered, staring at something only she could see.
She abruptly turned on her heel and ran out of the barbecue shop.
"I don't know what she will do in this state, we need to find her now before she hurts herself or someone else!" Inoichi exclaimed.
"I agree. I will help find her. This is my fault." Said Gai in his serious voice.
"No, it isn't. You didn't know, Gai, and I probably should have warned you guys somehow. Now, let's hurry!"
-Tenshi's POV-
Safe…I have to hide…I must protect Kenji and Mom...
Images of their bodies flash in my mind.
"No…not again…" I turn and run out into the emptying streets of Konaha.
As I ran, I found myself running through the house where I hid my family.
Maybe this is a second chance! I can save them!
I kick down the door and I'm greeted with the same bloody scene as three years ago.
I drop my katana that I don't even remember pulling out and walk over to their bodies.
My father and Takeshi are standing in front of me.
"YOU DID THIS TENSHI!"
My brother's kunai lashes out at my face. The sting of the blade is right under my right eye.
I bend over in a bow when suddenly, I'm back in the woods in Amegakure. I put my kunai back in my pouch and slide out my katana.
'When did I put it away?'
I press my back up against the large tree I'm behind and close my eyes.
Breathe in through the nose and out through the mouth. Calm your heart. Clear your mind. Listen.
I hear the rain hitting the ground, the explosions, but no people. I open my eyes, put my katana away, and begin pushing my chakra into my feet. I look up in the dark to see that there is a branch that looks like a good hiding spot. It's high up in the tree and surrounded by leaves, so I think I will be safe there.
Walking up the tree to the branch, I suddenly realize that the tree is dry. I also don't hear anything related to battle.
'I wonder why that is?'
I sit on the branch and lean back against the trunk. It's quite comfortable… My eyelids flutter, trying to stay open…
'A little nap won't hurt…Yeah, it's alright…Just…a…few….'
Why do I feel like I'm swaying? Am I on a boat? It's…warm…
"Where did you find her?" a familiar voice said.
Who is it?
"She was asleep in a tree in the training grounds."
Another deep and familiar voice…
"Is she okay?"
Ahh… it's Inoichi…why is he here?
"Yeah, I think so. Pakkun didn't smell any blood or injuries."
That voice is Kakashi…is…is he carrying me? That would explain why I feel like I'm rocking…and feel warm…it's kinda soothing…I think… I'm gonna…sleep…
Sooo, what-cha think? Did you like it, did you hate it? I'm worrying that I may be waiting too long for the eventual fight scene, but there are like four days left until the big event. I know that I'm just going to sum up the final two days real quick and then get a move on with it. Also, I really would like to get some feedback on how I'm portraying everything? I hope it is flowing and not too choppy. Oh, well I will have the next one up in a bit! So, pretty, pretty please review and favourite! I would really appreciate it! Hugs and cookies to anyone who does ;P
Bri-Marie out!