That morning I awoke to Akamaru barking and standing in a defense position. I quickly jumped up and looked around me. I could not see them, but I could smell them. I grabbed a kunai and held it in a ready position.

Almost immediately, a enemy nin jumped in front of me. Great just what I need. I jumped at him attempting to plunge the kunai into his hear and end this quickly.

He dodged my attack and threw me into a tree. Akamaru bit his shirt and threw him to the ground and he landed with a very loud thud.

When I got up I ran to the nin's side and plunged the kunai into his chest and left it there. The faster I can get to Iwa, the better.

"So who is this guy again? I was not paying attention." I asked my grandfather Onoki.

"I really wish you would pay more attention and be more responsible, Okami. His name is Kiba Inuzuka from Konoha. The Hokage insists on sending one of their nin here to see how many teams we will be entering the exams. You are to be his escort. Also we are trying to build the trust between people of Konoha and ours. So stay with him while he is here. It will give the people the idea that you trust him and will hopefully change their minds about the people of Konoha. Understood?"

"I understand gramps. How long will he be here?"

"He will be here for about a month. Then we will be sending you back with him. You will stay in Konoha for a month also. And after that the exams will start so you will just stay there and we will send teams there with their senseis. After the exams, you will come back here."

"Sounds like a plan."

Nami then started barking.

"What is it Nami?" I asked

She pointed her head towards the entrance of the village. She smelt another dog.

"I take it he is a dog user?"

"Yes he is, one of the reasons I put him with you."

I walked to the window and looked out upon the village. I could see the bustling streets and smell the food being made. I looked towards the gates and saw that Kiba was coming this way. Joy. Gramps could probably hear me grumbling.

"Remember be nice."

"Whatever. I will be back." I walked out the door with Nami trailing beside me. I walked out to the back balcony and looked at the rock structures. I remember climbing those when I was younger. How I almost fell and my brother caught me, taking his own life saving me. I still never forgave myself.

I walked into the Tsuchikage's office. I saw him look up then stand.

"Hello, you must be Kiba. My name is Onoki."

"Hello. It is nice to meet you." I was trying to sound as friendly as I could.

"I do suppose you know your mission while you are here?"

"Yes, I do. Tsunade said I would have an escort as well."

"Yes, she is around here somewhere. I hope you do not mind, but she should be here soon."

As soon as he finished that sentence, she walked in. I could tell she was a dog user. She had long, brown, messy hair and wore a grey zip up jacket with a hood and had white pants that went down to her ankles. I also noticed she was barefoot.

"Okami this is Kiba. Kiba, Okami." Okami turned towards me.

"Hey. I am Okami and this is my dog Nami. We can go now if you would like."

"Uh…sure." I said and followed her out.

I laughed to myself. They reminded me of Okami's parents when they first met. I could tell this was going to get interesting. Okami appeared in my office again.

"Do not think that I cannot hear you gramps."

Yes! Second chapter in one day! This is my first fanfiction. I hope you like it! Constructive criticism welcomed!

Olivier