Breaking the rules, earth's new path
A/N: Here's chapter two of lee's fic.
Chapter 2: Recovery and The Festival
"Don't worry Lee. It isn't too bad." She said smiling. She knew he wasn't concious and she had enough medical skills to tell how bad it truely was. She had to face Kankurou in the final rounds a month later but he dropped out. She returned to Iwa after that even though she was reluctant to leave Lee in his current state.
A year passed and the Godaime Hokage, Tsunade healed him. An extensive recovery was necessary. He was amazed when Neji walked up smiling slightly.
"Gai-sensei wants us to meet at the gate. He saysy it's rather important." Neji said. Lee nodded.
"If Gai-sensei says it's important it must be." Lee said. He didn't notice Neji slip away as they ran towards the gate. Lee nearly misstepped and crashed. Standing at the gate alone smiling slightly was the silver haired ocean eyed girl he wished lived here.
"Ohayo Lee." She said.
"Ran! What are you doing here?" Lee asked.
"As a show of good faith the Tsuchikage sent me to live here. Seems like he fears Godaime-sama." Ran replied.
"The lotus does indeed bloom twice in konoha." He said happily. First had been when she'd helped him and they'd first met, the second time was now. He picked up the slender girl and spun her around his enthusiasm amusing.
"Lee would you like to show me around? I didn't get to see much last time." She asked.
"In the springtime of youth I shall most certainly be your guide." He said putting her down. Suddenly the rest of his team walked up.
"Arigato gozaimasu Gai-sensei, Neji, and Tenten." She said. Lee was confused but each nodded.
"Where are you staying?" Tenten asked. Ran shrugged. She didn't know yet.
"Tsunade hime-sama said she'd have a place for me." Ran said. So it was decided that visiting the hokage was first. Shizune let them in to see Sakura practicing.
"Ohayo Ran. I'm glad you had a nice trip." Tsunade said.
"Arigato Tsunade-sama." Ran replied.
"This is my apprentice Sakura. Now i'm sure your here for a reason." She said. The pink haired girl waved slightly.
"Hai. I was wondering where to stay." Ran asked.
"You'll be staying in an apartment two down from Uzumaki Naruto but he isn't home now." Tsunade said with a frown. The one time she wanted the blonde joker around.
"I'll take her." Sakura said. "I'm done for today anyways." Tsunade nodded. That worked.
"I'll go get Hinata and Ino then meet you there." Tenten said. So the girls were off. The apartment was plain with a couch, a bed, a chair, a basic kitchen, a bathroom, and a small guestroom. Once the rest of the girl arrived they were amazed. Ino had brought some flowers. A few orchids and lotus were placed around.
"Now to go shopping." Ino declared. She picked out three new outfits all having earthy tones. They also got groceries, decorations, and general girl stuff. Once back they helped her unpack and put away things. The apartment seemed much better once done.
"Alright Lee will be here any moment now to pick you up. We picked out an outfit for you." Sakura said grinning. It was a long deep brown skirt with shorts that matched. A forest green halter wrapped around her upper body. Silver flowers were embroidered on it and matched her hair. That was braided and put out of her eyes. The earthy tones of her clothes matched her skin tone and made her eyes seem brighter. The tied her headband in her braid and she hid her weapons under her skirt since it was a bit billowy. You never knew what could happen so it helped to be prepared. Ino smiled as she put a lotus in her hair.
"Perfect." The blond commented. Then there was a knock. Lee was at the door which Sakura answered.
"Is Ran ready?" He asked.
"Of course Lee." Tenten called. Ran was shoved out the door by the three more active girls with Hinata watching. The pair ventured Konoha taking in the sights. Lee pointed out everything. He included details like what of the genin could be often found where if she ever needed anyone. They walked and chatted then stopped to get curry. Ran got a sort of mild style, while Lee got the spiciest. They came across a gathering of genin which surprised Lee with it being later in the day. Lee introduced everyone and they were amazed. Ran folded up her skirt and put it in her bag which she'd brought as well as putting the lotus atop it and smiled.
"So Lee is she your girlfriend?" Kiba asked teasingly.
"Is Hinata yours?" Ran asked in reply. Both boys were bright red while several of the others chuckled.
"Actually Hinata likes Naruto." Sakura said. Lee had given up on Sakura, she was still a good friend though. Ran nodded anyone could guess that from Hinata's behavior. Nurato however was the only clueless one. Later Sakura wanted to spar against Ran to test the older girls skills.
"I must warn you Sakura. I have some medic skills of my own." Ran said smiling. Sakura stretched and chuckled. Both girls took fighting stances and several others arrived to watch. Sakura charged Ran who dodged.
"Doton. Earth prison jutsu." Ran said making the signs easily. Sakura was then trapped. Using her recently increased strength she broke it and Ran smiled. Spinning a scythe easily she stood ready. Sakura attacked and they went back and forth. Ran's scythe and defensive jutsu were proving a pain to Sakura. Suddenly she was surrounded by six vary dangerous clones each holding a scythe like the original. Sakura dropped to a crouch and spun a kick knocking them of their feet. The clones disapepared and both girls healed their wounds.
"Next hit decides." They said. Both grinned and Ran rolled up her sleeves. Sakura was the one to attack. Both hit each other at the same time.
"Tie." Lee said. They stood slowly and several clapped.
"Your pretty good Sakura." Ran said.
"Not to bad yourself." Sakura replied.
"Ran your amazing." Lee said. "I shall challenge my rival and defeat him to prove my skill." He decided.
"No need Lee. Your determination and dedication are wonderous alone." She said kissing him on the cheek. He turned bright red and smiled. Naruto returned a year and a half later to find he was the only genin. Everyone else had become chunin and Neji was a jounin. He also found out that many of his classmates were dating. Lee had Ran, Neji had Tenten and so on.
Same drill as always. The more who read and review the more stories and chapters I put up. See ya!