Steps to Friendship

It seems I'll never escape

It had been a day since Riyuza collapsed after her second attempt at suicide.Tsunade had decided the girl would be put under close watch in case of and further attempts.Riyuza had woken up Naruto and Sasuke had brought her to the hokage's office.Kakashi was there to be informed of what he would be training her until Kuranai was back from her mission.

Riyuza walked through the crowded streets of the hidden leaf.She had felt so empty for the past days of her attempts to end her life.All of the attempts were stopped ,but she didnt understand.

'How can I trust them...Everyone I ever trusted...they they betrayed me'The girl thought to herself.The girl began to remember her friends that she thought she had known.

The things I have commited

"Hey Riyuza, you feeling okay"Kailin would ask her but Riyuza only replyed "hn, oh I'm fine thanks for asking anyways"Even Sarah would ask her the same question but the same answer was used.

"Riyuza tell us what's wrong with you.Every morning you show up at school in some kind of trance"Sarah pleaded. Riyuza smiled and replied "Is there a law against daydreaming or something?"Kailin laughed and Riyuza and Sarah soon joined in with the laughter.

The final bell soon left the three to separate and go their separate ways.Riyuza walked home as fast as she could hopeing not to be on her father's bad side today. She hesitated as she opened the door but finnaly did. She was lucky today her father hadnt been drinking and he layed on the couch asleep. 'Maybe I wont be..'she thought to herself but as usual she was wrong.

She had learned to not show emotions when she was "Punished" each day and today was no diffferent.When it was 10 she finally was able to reach her room and cry herself to sleep.Her dad was always gone in the mornings but, today was different he would not go to work this day for it was the anniversary of her mother's death.

Riyuza left the house in her normal quiet trance and walked to school. Jake the school "hottie" was there to torment the girl once more.He would pick at her weknesses,'I've had enough of this'Riyuza told herself as she punched the boy in his face.

Jake stummbled backwards but quickly gained his balance. "what's wrong did I make you mad"He laughed.Riyuza glared at the boy as he tried to slap her but his hand was caught. Riyuza clamped her hand onto his and twisted it around until the boy screamed. "Leave me alone!!"The girl yelled and let go of the boy's hand and ran.

When Riyuza reached the school everyone glared at her and whispered behind her back. Riyuza saw Sarah and Kailin standing at their lockers and walked over to them. "Hey good moring"Riyuza greeted. The two only ignored her and walked off "How could you"Sarah stated before she followed Kailin.

Is there anything left of me

of my lifeless soul

Ruyuza shook the memory out of her mind and walked toward the place where she would meet Naruto and Sasuke."Kakashi will train you until Kuranai is back from her mission.Until then you will train with him and his students"Tsunade had instructed her earlier.Naruto saw the girl walk out of the forest and into the clearing and ran over to greet her."hey Riyuza!!"

Riyuza looked up and saw the boy's smiling face and replied "Hey" Sakura and Sasuke walked over to the girl. "Hi I'm Sakura"The pink haired Kunouchi greeted.Riyuza smiled slightly and replied "I'm Riyuza" Sakura smiled also and replied "Maybe we can go shopping for cloths later."Riyuza was silent for a second then replied "Um sure"

"Yo!"Someone greeted from behind the group.Naruto and Sakura turned around and yelled "You're late!!"Kakashi was about to reply when Riyuza spoke up "Um actually he's on time" Kakashi jumped out of the tree and stated "You must be Riyuza, I'm Kakashi, I'll be your temporary sensei until your new one returns"

"Now I hope you already know about Chakra and the basics"Kakashi stated and Riyuza stated "I read a book about it that Tsunade gave me"Kakashi sighed and replied "That'l have to do for now. Naruto you'll spare with Sasuke and Sakura you can spare with Riyuza then we'll switch and so on"

How can I live this life

when I'm so empty

Sakura went into her stance as did Riyuza."Ready you may begin"Kakashi yelled and pulled out his book. Sakura threw two of her shurikens at Riyuza and the girl ducked giving Sakura an open space for attack.Riyuza regained her stance just when Sakura tried to punch the girl.Riyuza grabbed the girl's fist and swung her feet under Sakura's knocking the pink haired girl to the ground.

Kakashi looked up from his book in time to see Riyuza knock Sakura to the ground.'Hm this girl has potential maybe'He thought to himself.

Sakura regained her stature and went after Riyuza once again.The two girl's exchanged punches and kicks until Riyuza was left standing."That's enough you may take a break and then switch sparing opponents"Kakashi stated.Riyuza helped Sakura get off the ground and Sakura staed "You're pretty good at Taijutsu"Riyuza nodded then walked over to a nearby tree and sat under the shade of it.

The day passed by slowly but eventually ended."Hey Riyuza do you want to come to town with me.I can help you get some shuriken and an outfit to train in"Sakura asked Riyuza. "Yea I guess"Riyuza replied."Tsunade gave me some money to get the things I need and I had some of my own"

Could I let the light in

When I'm so cold

Th two girl's walked to the shops and ventured into them "This place is great for finding awsome weapons"sakura stated as the two looked around.Riyuza walked over to the twin blades and studied them carefully until she found one she liked. It was like a skythe only with and extra point."Ah I see you've found one you like"The shop keeper stated."That one is one of my highest quality of blades it also has an extention to conect the two blades." Riyuza smiled as she picked up one of the blades and traced across the engraved picture of a firce wolf "I'll buy this one and a set of Shuriken and Kunai"Riyuza stated.

"Can I see one of you're blades"Sakura asked as they left the building."Sure"Riyuza replied as she handed Sakura one of the blades."looks like a complex blade"Sakura stated as she handed the girl her blade. "Yea but I liked it for some reason."

The two walked into the next store and skimmed through the clothes.Riyuza found a black jacket with two buckles keeping it closed.The shirt was a deep blue and had a zipper going down the middle, the top reached slightly below her rib cage. The shorts were like Sakura's that she wore under her dress they went down to her knees. Her skirt reached down to her ankles, it split into two in the front and the back only the split was higher in the front than in the back. She wore black boots(Like Sakura's in Shippuden).

Can I trust it

But how

"Hey I found a holster for your blades"Sakura stated to Riyuza holding it up for Riyuza to see."Thanks"Riyuza stated as she went over to Sakura. The two bought the clothes they had picked out and headed toward Riyuza's apartment. "thanks for inviting me to come with you"Riyuza thanked Sakura. Sakura smiled then replied "anytime"

The two reached Riyuza's apartment and walked in."I've got to get gome I'll see you tommorrow at training"Sakura stated then left."Bye"Riyuza replied. The girl layed he clothes down and looked around at the apartment. 'Is this really real'She asked herself. "it has to be I felt the pain when I spared with the others"She spoke aloud." I want to stay but I dont want to be hurt again"

The girl layed on her bed and soon fell asleep.'You can trust them'I voice chided as she slipped into the warm darkness of sleep."Mom"She whispered.

How?

I hope you liked it.