Chapter 2: What exactly is Hebi?

"So Hebi, where have you been?" asked Anko as they sat down at a café where many people stared at the three of them at the table.

"I stayed with the snake-nin outcasts in the south near the Hidden Village among the Sand and that's about it" stated Hebi with a shrug.

"I am to assume that is why you got a tan"

Hebi just nodded her head.

"So, you know Gaara?" asked Naruto with a grin

"Of course. Stupid brother of his keeps hitting on me"

"Kankuro?"

"Yeah, so I must say. I'm impressed with the way he is able to get away from Kisa and Maki every time"

"How are Kisa and Maki?" asked Anko motioning for three teas.

"They are the same as always. They still having fights for dominance in the relationship" Hebi sighed.

"Those two are insane. They used to drive me crazy when I told them to quit with the touching in front of you"

"Who are Kisa and Maki?" asked Naruto thanking the waiter who brought them their tea.

"They are my guardians. Kisa is a trained snake-nin from the Hidden Grass Village and Maki is from the Hidden Dragonfly Village." states Hebi as she sips her tea.

"Wow, that's pretty interesting" stated Naruto gulping his tea down

"You're pretty interesting" states Hebi with a purr in her voice.

"It seems Kisa and Maki HAVE affected you" states Anko while sipping her tea

"I guess you can say that" states Hebi with a grin.

"Huh?" said Naruto looking at the two in confusion.

"Nothing Naruto-kun" both answers back

Next Week

"HEBI-CHAN!" shouted Naruto from outside her window

Hebi heard the sound and heard her door slam open.

"Hebi, wake up! Naruto is here for you. Either answer him or send him away. I have to get to work" stated Anko with a smile

"Hai, mom" stated as Anko left the room

Hebi walked to the window and opened it to see Naruto with a large smile on his face.

"Hebi-chan, come on, we are meeting Sasuke-teme today for sparring!" shouted Naruto

"Coming Naruto-kun" stated as she closed the window and got ready.

Five minutes later, Hebi opened her door to see a blushing Naruto staring at her.

"Naruto-kun?" asked Hebi with a confused look.

"You look pretty" stated Naruto with a small grin

"Oh, thank you" said Hebi with a slight blush

Hebi wore a red scarf shirt that crossed over her neck, over her chest, and again under her chest. She had on black shorts with a brown skirt over it that was cut slanted to the right and under at her knees. She wore her ankle boots and black gloves. Her hair was braided in two.

They left and headed to the training grounds where Sasuke was already waiting for them. Sasuke looked at Naruto with a raised eyebrow.

"Tsunade-baachan told me, I have to show her around" stated Naruto scratching his head.

"Hn"

"Teme!"

"Can you train now?" asked Sasuke with his hands in his pockets

"Yep! Tsunade-bachan says I can" stated Naruto with a grin.

Sasuke just nodded his head.

"Hebi-chan, do you train?" asked Naruto as he checked his gear.

"Yes, but I train differently" stated Hebi as she walked to a tree.

Sasuke watched her walk away and then looked at Naruto.

"She is trustworthy. Quit glaring Teme!"

"Hn...Dobe"

"Teme!" stated Naruto as he rushed at Sasuke.

Hebi watched with awe as the two trained.

They are so strong. They could probably give me a run for my money

Afterwards, all three went to Ichiraku for ramen. Sasuke paid for them. Hebi watched Naruto go through many bowls of ramen with a smile.

"He likes ramen a lot" stated Sasuke as he noticed Hebi stop eating to watch Naruto.

"I can tell. He is adorable" stated Hebi with a smile.

Sasuke was surprised. Not many people like Naruto like that, or even found him attractive. Sasuke never understood why because he thought Naruto looked like an angel.

"Teme, stop spacing out!"

a loud angel

Hebi just giggled as she watched the two.

"You two must be best friends" stated Hebi

Naruto just blinked as Sasuke turned his head.

"Hn"

"Teme, answer correctly"

"What for, Dobe?"

"Teme"

Hebi just giggled more.

Two Months Later

Many things have happened since Hebi came to live in the village. Naruto has been a constant in everyday life for Hebi. He showed her to his friends around the village. While she lives with her mom, Naruto picks her up from her house to hang out and do training with Sasuke, Jiraiya, or Kakashi. When Naruto is on missions, Hebi stays behind and learns different things. Since she danced with the snake-nin outcast, she was amazed that the dancing in Konoha was at clubs. She would frequent clubs when Naruto was away to keep her busy at night and during the day, go see if Iruka, Tsunade or Kakashi needed assistance.

A week ago, when Iruka, Kakashi, Sasuke, Naruto and herself where eating ramen, a small pig came over and bit Hebi on the leg.

"Ton-Ton, what's up?" asked Naruto with a smile.

Ton-Ton just turned her back and on her back it stated "Naruto and Hebi, come to my office"

"Well Iruka-sensei and Kakashi-sensei, Sasuke-teme, we'll be seeing you" said Naruto patting his stomach.

"Thank you Sensei, Sasuke-kun" said Hebi with a low voice causing Iruka to blush, Kakashi to smile and Sasuke to nod his head.

Naruto smiled as they walked away.

"Sasuke-teme seems to like you" stated Naruto

"Why do you say that?"

"Well, besides Sakura, he won't acknowlegde any other girl. He hates girls"

"Oh"

"I'm glad he likes you. He is not very friendly with people so I worry about him, but don't tell him I said that" stated Naruto with a smile

"OK" stated Hebi with a small smile

When Naruto and Hebi arrived, Tsunade had a piece of paper in her hand with a snake symbol on it.

"That's from the outcasts" stated Hebi with a smile.

"I figured as much. A snake brought it here and disappeared. When I opened it, it had nothing written inside, but it has a signature chakra sealed inside. I'm guessing you got mail" stated Tsunade as her handed the paper.

Hebi grabbed the paper and held it for a moment. The paper turned green and then evaporated.

Hebi smiling widely.

"They are coming to visit!" stated Hebi

"Who?"

"The outcasts. Oh please, let them come" pleaded Hebi

"No. I allowed you, but you are ok. I don't know about the others" stated Tsunade

"What about outside the gate. We will stay in the forest. Please? I miss them" pleaded Hebi with a pout.

"That is fine, as long as they don't block the entrance" stated Tsunade with a huff.

"COOL!" said Hebi jumping around.