Chapter 6: The coming of the Dog, the Outlaw, and Another Dream
Akamaru:*still trying to get into Kiba's coat, whining*
Kiba:*opens his jacket and Akamaru climbs in* "What's gotten into you?"
Akamaru:*whines*
(There's a rustling in the bushes, then a growl.)
Naruto: "What was that?"
Lee: "I do not know but it does not sound friendly."
Sakura: "No kidding."
(A pair of scary, red eyes shows out of the darkness.)
Lee:*was reaching for a kunai*
Gai:*grabs Lee's hand before it reaches his pack and shakes his head*
Naruto: "Those eyes are starting to creep me out."
Sei: "Me too."
Tenten: "Me three."
(A huge grey wolf walks out of the bushes, and stops.)
Iruka: "No way."
Lei: "Yes way Iruka. Your eyes do not deceive you. It is Yondaime sensei's wolf Trudgen."
Kurenai: "He's huge."
Kiba:*backs away slowly*
Trudgen:*takes a step forward for every step Kiba takes back*
Lei: "Don't show him your afraid. Just hold still and he'll leave you alone."
Kiba:*holds still*
Akamaru:*whine*
Trudgen:*walks right past Kiba and Akamaru. he walks up to Lei and sits*
Lei: "He won't hurt you. Not unless he's told to."*pets his head*
Sei: "Yeah, unless he's told to."
Lei: "Zip it."
Trudgen:*looks over to Naruto, and sniffs*
Sakura: "What's he doing?"
Lei: "Just getting a feel for all of you."
Sei: "More like a sniff."
Lei: "Don't be a smart elic."
Trudgen:*walks over to Naruto.*
Naruto:*tenses*
Trudgen:*is directly in front of Naruto. he starts to sniff Naruto's hair*
Naruto:*is still tense*
Trudgen:*stops sniffing and licks his face*
Sei: "Well at least you don't have to worry about getting bitten or something. He seems to like you already."
Lei:* "Of course he does. Naruto is the son of the Fourth Hokage."*
Naruto: "Easy for you to say. You didn't get slobbered on."
Trudgen:*snorts in disapproval*
Sei: "You're offending him."
Naruto: "Naw, the snort was totally unexplainable."
Sei: "Hey! Don't you get smart with me."
Naruto: "I just did."
Iruka:*sighs as they continue to argue* "There they go again."
Sasuke:*sweat drop* "Over something they'll forget in an hour."
Trudgen:*barks loudly.*
(The two of them shut up in a nanosecond, mostly from fear.)
Lei: "Now little brother, you know better than to argue in front of Trudgen."
Sei:*snorts in disapproval*
Kurenai: "That's disgusting."
Sei:*hawks one and spits it in the bush*
(They all look at him disgusted.)
Lei: "Now that, was disgusting. Would you like me to tell Grandpa your spitin' lugies."
Sei: "Preferably not."
Lei: "Then don't do it in front of people."
Tenten: "Especially women. Bleck."
Sei: "Well sorry."
Trudgen:*looks at him*
Sei:*shuts up*
Gai: "Your still afraid of Trudgen, Sei?"
Sei:*nods feverishly*
Lei: "Gai, you would be too if that wolf came outta no where and dragged you back to the village when you where in the middle of making out with your girlfriend in the woods."
Sei: "Oh thanks Lei."
Lei: "You're welcome."
Sei:*reaches into his pocket looking for his watch. he rummages through it and finds nothing.* "Alright fuzz ball. What'd you do with it?"
Smicha:*holds up her paws to show her innocence.*
Sei: "You're innocent my butt."
Smicha: "Row, me ow mew."
Sei: "Where's my watch Smicha?"
Smicha:*shrugs*
Lei: "Maybe you left it in it's case."
Sei: "Nope. I needed it today."
Lei: "Right. Where was the last place you had it?"
Sei: "The dinning hall."
Lei: "Well go look around in there and see if you can find it."
Sei:*gets up and goes back inside*
Smicha:*looks like she's cleaning the fur around her neck. she pulls out Sei's pocket watch.*
Sakura: "You little thief."
Smicha:*waves it back and forth. It makes a jingling noise.*
Lei: "He knows better than to leave it lying around. And just because Smicha'll take it because it jingles."
Sei:*comes out and sees Smicha with the watch* "I shoulda known. Hand it over."
Smicha:*places it on the floor*
Sei:*picks it up and opens it.* "8:30. Kids go into bed."
Naruto:*whiningly* "Do we have to?"
Sei: "Yes. We're allowed to have a little time to our selves ya know."
(The kids bid their Sensei's good night and head off to bed. The Hokage walks up to them.)
Sandaime: "I thought you'd never send them off."
Sei: "Can't make it look to suspicious now can I."
Lei: "Yeah whatever. Faking your losing the watch was pretty lame."
Sei: "It worked didn't it."
Gai: "To an extent."
Sei: "Aw, shut up."
Sandaime: "Alright. We've had enough arguments for one night."
Sei: "Sorry."
Sandaime: "Now to business. There's been a bit of a mishap."
Iruka: "What do you mean?"
Hokage: "There's an outsider inside the village."
Lei: "Which one?"
Hokage: "That's what you need to find out. Tonight. Don't do anything to them. Give them no acknowledgement that we know they're here."
Lei: "Even if it's Jasmine."
Hokage: "Even if it's Jasmine."
Lei:*under her breath* "Damn."
Hokage: "I suggest you get started now. Before the Genin start to get up and go to the bathroom."*he walks off*
(Lei and the others head off into the village. It's not completely empty. Some of the villagers prefer to shop in the dark because the children are asleep or they have delicate skin. Lei pulled out her half of the map and Sei pulls out Kakashi's. they place them together inside a tavern.)
Lei:*in low tones* "Alright, Gai, you and Kurenai take the north side of the village. Sei you take the west, and Iruka you take the east. I'll take the south."
Sei:*low tone* "What are you taking the south for?"
Lei: "Because that's a bad spot of town and I know my way around there well enough to get away from anybody."
Sei: "Whatever."
(They head to the designated areas. They all look around for at least three hours. They all meet back at the tavern.)
Gai: "You guys find anything?"
Sei: "Not so much as a hair follicle."
Iruka: "Same here."
Lei: "I did."*slaps her hand on the table* "It's Jasmine."

Iruka: "How can you tell?'

Lei: "I saw her setting up a small camp on the south side."
Sei: "Oh boy. That can only mean one thing."
Kurenai: "And what's that?"
Sei: "Nokki is ready to set his challenge."
Gai: "What would Jasmine be doing here for that?"
Sei: "To see Kakashi, what else?"
(They all groan)
Iruka: "Shoulda known. She's been after him since he and Lei were going out as Genin. And don't you snort at me. Almost every freaking team knew about it and kept asking me repeatedly if you two were planning on getting married."
Sei: "Ya think she's still got the scars from our last encounter?"
Kurenai: "She probably does."
Gai: "Wouldn't surprise me a bit."
Lei: "Well, now that we know who they are, let's head back and make the report."
(They head back to the mansion. Lei heads into the Hokage's chambers)
Sandaime: "I trust you found them."
Lei: "Yes."
Sandaime: "Who is it?"
Lei: "As I thought; Jasmine."
Sandaime:*sighs* "Then you know what you must do."
Lei: "Yes Grandfather. I know what I must do."
Sandaime: "Then prepare for the battle of your life."
Lei:*bows to him and exits* "You can go to bed now. He knows in full."
Gai: "Good."*yawns* "All that walking was boring me."
Lei: "Shut your trap Gai."
(They all head to their rooms. Lei took the long way, right past Sakura's room. She stops and checks on her. She's fidgeting in her sleep.)
(Dream Sequence)(Lei's entire guard is inside an unknown arena. They're all standing in the gallery. Orochimaru is standing on the opposite side of the room with a girl with jade green hair and two purple highlights, a Konoha forehead protector like Itachi's, gold eyes, and seven scars on her forehead under her protector. Kabuto is also standing close by. Nokki is standing on the battle field, waiting for Lei to come in. She comes in with Smicha in her arms. The two of them bow and take their stances. They begin the fight and sometime later Lei does twenty different hand signs and them stretches her arms out on either side of her. A seal appears around and glows a pure white. The girl with Orochimaru grips the side railing. There is a sudden flash of white light. Sakura wakes up, Lei at her side.)
Lei: "Sakura, are you alright?"
Sakura:*lightly nods* "Just a little shaken."
Lei: "You had a vision, didn't you?"
Sakura: "How do you know about them?"
Lei: "Sakura, I transferred those powers to you myself. I know how they work."
Sakura: "Oh. Yes, I was."
Lei: "Well, tell me then."
Sakura:*explains the dream*
Lei:*nods* "I see. You have foreseen the day of the final battle between Nokki and I. I had the vision last night."
Sakura: "So do you know why Orochimaru was there?"
Lei:*shakes her head* "No. I do not."
Sakura:*looks down* "And they only come to me in dreams. Is there a way I can use them at will."
Lei: "Yes, but that requires special training in which I alone can give you. And you would not be able to train with your teammates for several weeks."
Sakura: "What? That sucks."
Lei:*shrugs* "If you want to see them at will instead of only in your dreams, it's worth it."
Sakura:*sighs* "Alright, I'll do it."
Lei: "Alright, but we must wait until Kakashi returns."
Sakura:*nods in agreement.*
Lei: "You may tell Naruto and Sasuke if you wish, but no one else. Understood?"
Sakura: "Yes ma'am."
Lei:*smiles* "You should get to sleep. Everybody will probably be up and jumping tomorrow."
(Lei left the room and let Sakura to go to bed. She heads to her room)
Lei:*sitting on her bed, she fiddles with a medallion on her neck* * "How much longer must I wait Sensei? Naruto is strong enough to handle Trudgen. Let it be soon."**she takes the last black kunai off her belt and gazes at it* "Yondaime sensei, how much longer?"*his name is etched into the metal*
(The next morning, Lei is the first up)
Lei:*fixes her hair and heads into the kitchen. she starts to cook breakfast. pancakes and/or waffles, fruit, and juice*
Lee:*is the next one up. he walks in groggily*
Lei: "You okay Lee?"*finishing the last few pancakes*
Lee: "Just tired."
Lei: "What were you doin' last night?"
Lee: "Trying to sleep. Was not working too well."
Lei: "Ah. You can start to set the table if you want. Naruto will be up in a few minuets."
Lee: "Alright."*he takes some of the dishes out of the cupboard and starts to set the table*
Naruto:*comes in a few minuets later and sets his half of the table. he's not as groggy as Lee.*
(Once the table is set, Lee and Naruto sit down. Everyone else starts to come in. Lei places two large plates of pancakes and waffles on the table with two baskets of fruit and two large pitchers of orange and apple juice. Everyone starts to eat and converse.)
Sandaime: "Lei I don't care if you're the only one who can cook a decent meal in this house. You're not cooking tomorrow."
Lei: "Come on Grampa."
Sandaime: "No, and that's final."
Lei: "Hmph."*pouty face*
Sandaime: "Don't you give me that look."
Lei:*groans and continues to eat.* "Then who's cookin'?"
Sandaime: "I have no idea yet."
Lei:*groans* "What am I gonna do with you Grampa?"
Hokage:*gives her a funny look*
(Later, Lei takes the Genin to the hospital. Inside)
Lei:*talking to Kakashi as the kids are trying to find a bathroom* "When are you comin' home?"
Kakashi: "I don't know."
Lei: "You know tomorrow is my and Sei's birthday?"
Kakashi: "Yeah, I know."*kisses the top of her head* "I don't know if I'll make it though."
Lei:*sighs* "I wish you could be there."
Kakashi:* "I will be, little known to you my dear."* *kisses her just under her jaw*
Lei:*move her head over to let him get a better grip*
Kakashi: "Your still nervous aren't you?"
Lei: "A little. It's been awhile since I've been this close to you, literally and metaphorically."
Kakashi:*smiles and kisses her jaw*
Lei:*her hands on his chest.*
Kakashi:*enjoying her touch.* "Still gentle as always."
Lei: "What, do you want me to hurt you?"
Kakashi: "No. Nokki's enough."
Lei:*giggles*
Kakashi: "That's not funny. He almost killed me."
Lei: "Not laughing at you. They're still looking for the bathroom."
Kakashi: "That or one of them is having a few issues."
Lei:*sighs. kisses him*
Kakashi:*deepens it and wraps his arms around her, enjoying himself*
Lei:*wraps her arms around his neck*
Kakashi:*places one hand in the small of her back and the other between her shoulder blades*
Lei:*slightly giggles because the movement tickled her*
Kakashi:*is rubbing her between her shoulder blades*
Lei:*starts to squirm*
Kakashi:*vaguely smiles. he continues to rub her back*
Lei:*breaks the kiss* "Will you stop tickling me!"
Kakashi: "And why should I?"
Lei: "No love from me."
Kakashi: "Like that'll ever happen."
(The kids walk in and they quickly let go of each other)
Lei: "Took you long enough."
Sasuke: "The bathrooms were being used so we had to wait."
Lei: "Yeesh. How many people in front of you?"
Sasuke: "About six or seven."
Lei: "Damn."
Kakashi: "You better go now, unless you want to wait an hour."
Lei:*gets up and walks out*
Sakura: "It took you long enough to get her out of the room."
Kakashi: "We've got more important matters. I hope you know how much Sake you have to get her to drink so she'll be knocked out tomorrow."
Naruto: "That is Gai's job. They're going to get so drunk it won't be funny."
Kakashi: "Don't over do it."
Sasuke: "We're not. Is there anything else we need to do before she gets to see you tomorrow?"
Kakashi: "Keep Nokki away from her."
Sakura: "To easy."
Kakashi: "Remember to keep your mouths shut when I get there. Hopefully she'll still be asleep from the Sake."
Naruto: "Hopefully."
Sakura: "Where do you want us to take her?"
Kakashi: "That's up to Iruka."
Sakura:*groans* "Knowing him it'd be the lake."
Sasuke: "It works better than the dinning room. Everything echoes."
Naruto: "And what are we going to do about Smicha?"
Kakashi: "Lock her in the closet for all I care. Just don't let her know I'm coming back tomorrow."
(Lei came back a few minuets later, then took them down to the lake. She starts to show them the Chakra Shield.)