Hey guys, I know there's not that many readers out there, but here is the next chapter! Pretty uneventful, but defiantly leads up into something interesting for the next chapter! Thanks for the comments, keep em' coming!
I was picking my nails, distracting myself from the lonely room. I heard food steps coming, but thought nothing of it as the nurse was due to come any minute. The door creaked as someone opened it, making me think of how I should go grab some oil and patch it up a bit; I've always be a home editing type of person. "Hello Michiko."
My eye twitched. This wasn't my nurse, so who could possibly be interrupting my boring morning? "Hello, may I ask your name?" I muttered studying the end of my hair. I should cut it soon, it's becoming to long to properly fight or even practice fighting. "I am Hiruzen Sarutobi, the third Hokage of this village." I finally looked up to a man wearing one of the formal outfits of a Kage. I smiled, noticing how his wrinkly face showed eyes of pride and passion for his people. People with such large hearts always make me swell up inside.
"Oh, Hokage-san, what an honor it is to meet you. I've heard so many stories about you!" I gushed, thinking of all the wonderful things my parents told me about Konoha's great Kages. "And what a pleasure it is to meet you, Michiko-Chan. I have also heard many great stories about your abilities and past." He gave me an old-timer smile and took a seat near the side of my bed. "Wow, I knew that I have made it in the books, but I would've never imagined having my name travel all the way to your village, Hokage-San." I whispered, blushing from all the attention. "Ah yes, your Kage has spoken very highly of you. But, he does say that the other villagers in Hoshigakure do give you a hard time for…" His voice faded out, and I could already tell that he was afraid to insult me.
I laughed at this. "You do not need to worry about insulting me about my demons, I used to hear about it everyday ,so, I become accustomed." I let my bangs cover my eyes, allowing me to cover my distressed emotions. "Yes. Well, he has told me about them and I thought that if you join our village, you won't need to worry about what people think because they would never know. And you must already know of Naruto, so I might have you know that you wouldn't be alone."
I reminisce about my past, how my people called me names, even broke my limbs. Always saying I didn't deserve to live because I was an abomination and a threat to the entire village. And yet I still care for them. There are a couple people I would miss if I were to join this village, but then again maybe it would be good for me to have a new start. I made my decision.
"Hokage-san, I would love to join your village. Would I need a ranking test?" I questioned, letting out a small sigh. He smiled. "We already know that you were a Jounin of your village, no point making you start over. We have looked through your stuff and found your head-band, so we defiantly know that you aren't lying. But, I may ask that you hang out with the Genin, to meet people around your age. You don't have to tell your secret or your past, but I would love to see you make new friends." I smiled.
"Thank you, Hokage, it is a great honor to become apart of your village. I understand that I will have to sign many papers and even prove myself worthy to your Jounin. But I am happy to know that I am starting a new life, in the village where my clans originated." Suddenly his face grew very serious. His hands became stiff as he let out a long sigh.
"Michiko-san, has your village ever told you about what happened to the Uchiha clan?" I stared at him trying to figure out if this was going to be good news, or horrible news. "I know that the Senju clan is deceased, and that the only power I've gotten from them is the ability to control wood and become increasingly well in all types of Jutsu. When it comes to the Uchiha clan though, I am completely oblivious about them and their past. I have the Sharingan and even the Mangekyō Sharingan, but I do not know about the clan itself." I was reading his expression and could tell this had nothing to do with my powers.
"Michiko-san, the Uchiha clan as be……destroyed for a while now." I felt numb. I thought I have finally found people who are like me, and share my powers. "But…Sasuke, he is an Uchiha. What about his family? Our relatives?" I mumbled, feeling more confused. "His brother, Itachi Uchiha, killed everyone except himself and Sasuke. That is why he over reacted when he saw you, because he thought that he was the last of his clan." I felt a wave of guilt wash over me. I felt bad for insulting him and thinking he was so stupid, when I was the one who needed to learn more of what was going on. "Oh…"
He gave me a reassuring smile. "I will explain more a little later, for now, you must rest. You have to be at tip-top shape to be on my Jounin team." I laughed at his expression. "Thank you Hokage-San, I will stop by your office when the hospital lets me out so I can sign my papers and what not." He got up and shook my hand. I gave him a half bow and waved as he left the room.
I looked out towards the window of my room, tears pressing against my lids. Even if I never met another Uchiha, it was reassuring knowing that I wasn't the only one out there. Now, here I am, one of three or four alive. I feel like an endangered beast of both my clans.
"Oi! Naruto Uzamaki is here to save the young Michiko-san from the evils of hospital food!" I heard a voice scream before a flash of orange busted into my room with dramatic effects all around him. His hand was held behind his back until it shot out. A bowl of something steaming was in it, and smelt real good. "I stopped by the ramen bar and got you some grub Michiko! Think of it as a 'Welcome to Konoha' type of thing." He handed me the bowl and sneered at my not-eaten food near my bed. "Stuffs disgusting right? This ramen should surely get you up and running!"
I laughed before smelling the Beef Ramen before me. My god did it look delicious. "Ah, thank you Naruto-Kun. Just what I needed to lift my spirit." He grinned and plopped himself onto the edge of my bed. He started fiddling with the hem of his jacket. "So, I hear the docs are going to let you out tomorrow. Maybe I can show you around so you can meet my friends!" He adjusted his head band as I started to eat the beef flavored noodles. "I would love to meet your friends, Naruto. By the way, how is Sasuke doing? I'm sorry if I upset him yesterday…I didn't know-" He cut me off with a wave of his hand.
"Don't mind that Teme. Nothing was your fault, I think it was just a personal thing. Anyway! How is it like to be a Jounin?! Is it fun? Hard?" He showed me all his teeth as he asked this question. "Ah Naruto, don't freak out our new village civilian." I heard Kakashi's deep voice speak from behind the door. He knocked and quickly stepped inside, followed by Sakura and Sasuke.
"Kakashi, Sakura, Sasuke, what a pleasure to see you." I grinned, patting Naruto on the back as he got off my bed. "Nice to see you up and well too, Michiko-Chan!" Sakura beamed, as Sasuke let out a low grunt. Kakashi flipped out a orange book and started reading it as everyone fell into an awkward silence. "Icha Icha Paradise? Hmm, I would've never guessed you were into those types of things, Kakashi." I smirked, seeing him get startled. He looked over to his confused Genin and let out a timid laugh. "Lets just keep whats in this book to ourselves, eh Michiko?" He muttered. I nodded and looked around. My eyes meet dull black ones. We had a staring contest before he broke away and sighed. Something was truly troubling him, and I had a feeling it had something to do with me.
Sasuke POV
Yesterday was a very emotional day for me. I'm used to keeping my thoughts of Itachi and my clan to myself, but once Michiko started talking about them, for the most part, I lost it. I still feel slightly embarrassed for how I reacted, but I would never let my comrades know that. Especially not Naruto. He would defiantly tell the entire village that the teme actually has emotions….Hn.
I stared at the blue eyed girl. I would've never guessed that she was an Uchiha until I saw the Sharingan. That was a real surprise for me, knowing that I might end up not be the only avenger of my-….our clan. It's extremely annoying that she seems completely oblivious that the entire clan is washed out, but to some extent I can understand why. She was banished from us, so how could she obtain any information?
I moved my coal like eyes up to see her raven hair, a trait the must've come from her fathers side of the family. She defiantly looked much older than 12, but I have also heard that for myself, so I'm not that surprised. Her bone structure was extraordinary for the most part. Elegance and mystery told me she gained those Genes from the Uchiha side, while her rock hard expression seemed to come more from the Senju clan. She really is one of a kind.
I internally scoffed as I thought of hat sentence one more time. Here I am complimenting a girl who called me a 'Duck-Butt'! I really must be getting to soft from being around Naruto.
I dug my hands into my pockets before letting out a short cough. Kakashi turned his head and lifted an eyebrow, curiosity filling his expression. I glared at him, letting him know to leave me alone.
"-And then I was like 'POOF!' And turned back into myself, and brought that damned ninja to the ground!" I saw Naruto puff out his chest, showing off to Michiko. She laughed, a trace of a smile never leaving her lips. A ting of anger flashed throughout my body but I thought nothing off it. I guess he was telling her about our experiences in the village of the mist while I was stuck in my own thoughts.
"Sasuke?" I heard a weak voice ask. I mentally rolled my eyes. "Do you want to go out to lunch with me?" Sakura asked. I looked over at her with heart filled eyes, and barely smiled. Her eyes became hopeful as I grabbed her hand. "Never in a million years, Sakura-Chan." I stated, my face becoming blunt once more. I saw tears pressing against her lids but thought nothing of it. She walked out of the room unnoticed. I sighed and put my hand in the air. "I'm going home. See you guys tomorrow." I mumbled and shoved my pale hand back into it's rightful pocket. Michiko coughed. "Goodbye, Sasuke-Kun. I can't wait to hang out with you guys tomorrow!" She said lightly. My heart skipped a beat as I kept walking out. I guess you could say I was pretty excited myself.
