Damn I hate waking up in the morning. Its even worse when you didn't get any sleep, that and 5am was just a little early. Wait. 5am, Shit!!! I can't believe I slept in! Dang, Neji's going to be pissed! I'm so glade I packed last night otherwise I'd be screwed. God I wish I didn't have to leave though. I love this town too much for my own good. I guess that just means that I have to come back alive then. Still, I don't want to leave it just yet, I guess I have time for one last look around my apartment. Quickly scanning the earthy green painted walls, to the cluttered mess that always seemed to cover my floors, to the scrolls hanging on the walls. Not to say the place wasn't a dump, I mean I had to live in one of the cheapest and dirty apartment buildings in all of Kohona, but that doesn't mean that it wasn't home. And this room will always be more of a home than that unsightly village I now have to return too. But that cant be helped now, so, sighing, I quickly sled the key into my lock and sprinted off to the gates to meet my teem. My little moment of homesickness wasted a good ten minutes; a fact that I'm sure Neji won't fail to miss.
I couldn't help but to slow a little as I ran to the gates though, I wanted to tack in every last detail of this town incase I never made it back… Damn! What am I thinking? I have to make it back, there's no way in hell I'm going to get killed in that horrid village, or worse, forced to live there. What am I doing anyways? I'm already late; I can't afford to stall anymore. I pushed as much chakra into my feet and made it to the gates in record time. Well considering I was already late. And of course Neji just had to bring it up.
"You are aware that you are 12 minutes late for an S rank mission. This is very unprofessional Tenten and I hope this is the end to such nonsense." That long haired bastered, I cant wait to get this seal removed, I'm so gonna kick his ass!
"Yes Neji, I'm well aware of the Time," I replied haft heartedly. " I guess we should get going." I finished giving off a totally fake but still flawless smile. I wasn't really in the mood to argue with that Hyuga jerk. Speaking of jerks, Neji jumped off into the trees followed by an overly energetic Lee. I sadly jumped off after them, allowing myself one last look behind before vanishing into the dim tree line. Damn, this so wasn't going to be a good day.
And true to my word, it wasn't. Not only did Lee not shut up, but I also had to deal with Neji's death glare. I mean seriously? He just doesn't know when to stop. Luckily we got to make camp early, thanks to Lees inhuman speed, we seemed to get further than we thought. And I'm not going to complain against a couple more hours of blissful slumber to sooth my aching mussels.
This seemed to be out patter for the next three days, Neji's incisive glare, Lee's Jabbering, and our ever-increasing pace. I actually could get used to this, I could handle Neji's glares (I mean I've only had like 3 years of practice,) and Lees talking filled the otherwise acquired silence.
"So Tenten, are you not as exited as I am to see the Spirit village?" Lee was talking again, and I guess I was feeling up to a conversation.
" I guess so Lee, I mean it is our first mission in a while, it'll be good to make some money." That wasn't really a lie, I really did need the money, my rent was currently over due, I needed a new scroll and a new shipment of weapons was coming in soon. I for one would like to have first pick.
" No my silly Tenten, I mean are you exited to see the village? I heard that it's supposed to be beautiful, carved out of the very countryside, and it's hidden across the sea somewhere in a whole other land! I've never been across the sea before, have you? I bet it's almost as beautiful as Kohona! It's funny though; Tsunada-sama didn't give us a map for after we've reached the new land across the sea. Her mission detail didn't say we'd meet a guide either, I wonder how were going to get there don't you Tenten-san?" Oh, shit! I didn't even notice that, how am I supposed to explain this. I can already feel my seal start to pulse. Damn thing I wasn't even saying anything, and its already getting riled up.
"I was wondering the same thing Lee, you talked to Tsunada did you not Tenten, what are our directions after we make it across the sea?" Damn it! Stupid Neji, he's not going to let me live this one down, at least not without a good answer. A very good, very vague answer.
"We'll you see, I guess I've been to Zhong-Guo once or twice and I know my way around so Tsunada just gave me the directions in person. You know, incase we get caught? She doesn't want anyone else to know where we're going!" That sounded pretty realistic to me, I just hope Neji bought it. My curse seal decided to act up a little at my remark about Zhong-Guo, I really don't think I could take any of his back sass right now, wait, did I say Zhong-Guo? Damn it! Neji's gonna find that suspicious, stupid Tenten, stupid stupid.
"Zhong-Guo, I don't remember there every being a name to the country in the file. Just how long were you over their Tenten?" I'm gonna kill him, stupid Neji and his stupid brains. I swear. What am I gonna do now, Lie? That would be easiest right. But, were only two day's away from the port. I'd have to tell them sooner or later right? Ouch! My arms already turning a light green, I cant tell them everything without totally frying my brain.
"Tenten, are you going to answer me or not. And don't even think of lying, I've known you for long enough to tell when your not truthful." Neji added with his all knowing glare.
" Yes Tenten-san I'd like to hear too! When did you have time to visit such a far off land?" Dang now Lees on it again. Alright, I guess I can only give my best-shot right, better now than never…right?
"Well you see, it's rather hard to explain. I guess you could say I've been to that land twice. Once was for 7 years, and the last for about 3 day's, Right before the Chunning exams. Tsunada wanted me to," I couldn't finish. I stopped running to give myself time to breath, my throat was burning, and my body hurt like hell. It's never been this bad before, it must be the sun. It was the summer equinox, the longest day of the year after all. So kind of my brother to take it out on me, damn, there's no way I can finish this.
" Tenten-Chan! Are you alright? What's wrong? Do you need…" but before Lee could finish I already started throwing up. This time was worse than before though, this time I throw up blood.
I looked up to see Neji's eyes widen with realization, and I couldn't help but to curse my luck. My curse seal works the same way as the caged bird seal on his forehead. Well, it doesn't have the same triggers, but its way of attacking was the same, turning my insides to mush bit by bit. He must have noticed. Damn, this was by far the worst day of my life.
"Tenten, no, you." I couldn't believe it, for the first time in his life Neji Hyuga, (they Neji Hyuga) was speechless. But then his eyes flickered and his confusion was gone. Instead they held something else, anger, and I think guilt? Wait what does he have to feel guilty over?
"Were is it. Damn it Tenten were is the seal."
"I, Its," dang I don't know why he wants to know; there's nothing he can really do. I guess one last piece of information couldn't hurt right? " It's on my back." I finished with a cough. Not having anything left in my stomach, I've resorted to coughing my lungs out. Tinny drops of blood began to fall on the ground in front of me. I guess I lied, I laughed to myself quietly earning a strange look from Lee, that last piece of info did hurt.
Omg I'm so sorry for not updating sooner! I don't even have a good excuse. I guess I'm just lazy. O well the next chapter will be up much sooner than this last one. Once again, sorry for the spelling.