In no way do I own any part of Naruto. I only own my OC Sora. Sorry for the long wait with this fourth chapter. Hope you all enjoy!
Sora looked around her apartment one more time before leaving. She grabbed the money Iruka-Sensei gave her and walked out the door to go explore her new home. Sora closed her door behind her and turned the key. She immediately took off down the street and entered the first clothing shop she came across. It seemed to be a Shinobi store due to the types of clothing and wraps. Sora had never really been shopping before. She quickly went to the register.
"Uhm, Excuse me?" A small woman turned around. She seemed to be just a little older than Sora herself. She had short blond hair held out of her face with a red headband. She was very small only around 5 feet tall. Sora had her by five inches. She smiled gently at Sora.
"How can I help you?" Sora was suddenly anxious. She didn't want to seem dumb to this peer.
"I, uh, don't know what to get. I just moved here and I am not used to picking out clothes. I was, um, wondering if you would help me. Pick out clothes." Sora looked down, embarrassed.
"Of course! Come right this way!" She spun around the counter and grabbed a hold of Sora's arm. Soon, Sora's shyness and embarrassment turned to horror. Sora didn't know what she had just gotten into. The lady dragged her to the first rack. "Okay, so first I need a name before I spruce you all up." She said smiling.
"Sora Hayashi." The girl beamed at Sora's response.
"I am Asa Suisen!" She practically yelled. Sora smiled at her energy. "So what kind of things are you looking for?" Sora thought for a moment before responding.
"Well, the only clothes I have are the ones I am wearing." She said gesturing to her large clothes. "And I am starting my shinobi training tomorrow and will need clothes for that as well."
"You have no clothes?!" Asa practically screamed. Sora flinched and Asa pulled her into a tight hug. "You poor, poor, deprived child! I will help you, out of the goodness of my heart!" Asa cried dramatically. Sora rolled her eyes at the dramatic girl. Asa let her go and continued looking through racks. She made an Aha! noise and pulled out what seemed to be a navy top. It was lined with a thin strip of cream and looked to hang off her shoulders.
"How is that supposed to stay on?" Sora asked eyeing the top. Asa looked at it then pulled out a black top, that seemed to go over this shirt. It was sleeveless and tied around the back, it hooked around the back of the neck to stay up. Asa handed it to Sora then continued pulling clothes out. She handed her some black pants and shoes and then shoved her into the changing room. Sora came out minutes later. The black pants clung to her but were very easy to maneuver in. The navy boots came up to her mid-calf and had a metal plate that covered the toes. She also had a small piece of arm mesh just barely sticking out underneath her left sleeve. Sora smiled at Asa.
"This is perfect." Sora told her. Asa immediately picked out a few more pairs of everything as well as a few weapons pouches and wraps. Sora looked around a bit as Asa rung everything up. Her eyes caught some metal bands. She picked those up as well as a right-handed glove. It reached up a few inches past her elbow. She handed them to Asa. Asa handed her the bag as Sora paid. Sora turned around but paused before she left.
"Um, Asa?" Sora turned back towards the woman. She looked back up at her. "Um, if it wouldn't be a bother, can you help me with my other shopping. I am not familiar with anyone, or anything here." Sora asked looking to the side. She missed Asa's small smile.
"I would love to help you out. Let me get my brother from upstairs to cover the register then I'll be right down." She said smiling. She got up and ran up the stairs. A few moments later she was at the bottom of the stairs ready to go. Sora and Asa left the store together.
"Thank you very much. Um, I know you don't know me, and this must be weird..." Sora mumbled. Asa patted her on the back, surprising Sora.
"I don't mind at all. I love this kind of thing. And, I need a new friend. Don't you?" She asked innocently, tilting her head to the side. Sora stopped and looked at the girl incredulously.
"You would want to be friends with me?" Sora asked shocked. No one wanted to be within ten feet of her. Let alone be her friend. Asa looked at her like she was stupid.
"Of course. I mean come on, you have had friends before?" She asked. Sora shook her head. Asa gaped at her for a split second before continuing. "Then I will be your first!" She said grinning. Sora smiled back softly at the girl.
"I would like that." She answered. Asa grabbed her arm and pulled her into a nearby shop.
"So, do you have a list of some sort that you need to get handled?" She asked. Sora handed her the list Iruka-Sensei left her. She quickly scanned it, then ran to the back of the store. It was a weapons shop. Asa immediately was requesting shuriken, kunai, smoke bombs, flash bombs, and more from the man. As she was doing so, Sora was staring at a katana on the wall. It had caught her eye the moment she laid eyes on it. It had a silver grip and no guard. The sheath was black with silver swooping engravings. They were very elegant. She reached for the katana.
"Hey! What are you doing?!" Sora flinched at the loud noise and recoiled. She turned and faced what seemed to be the store owner. He was an older man but had broad strong shoulders. His grey hair was cut short and wrinkles lined his mouth and eyes. He looked to be very angry.
"I-I'm sorry! I didn't mean to upset anyone!" Sora rushed holding her hands up. " I was just, just interested in the katana, that's all." She stammered. He looked at her and then the sword.
"Not many people just reach for katanas. You need my permission. They are dangerous." He scolded. She nodded quickly. He sighed. "But you wanting to learn?" He asked her.
"Yes, sir." She said quietly. He stayed silent for a moment.
"That's fine then. She's a fine blade. I'll throw her in with a discount to the rest of your supplies." She looked up at him in surprise. He was grinning kindly. She bowed in gratitude.
"Thank you very much!" He laughed out loud and picked the sword off the wall and put it with the rest of her things. Sora paid the man and thanked him once more before exiting with Asa.
"Okay, anything else?" Asa asked. Sora thought for a second. Bedding.
"I just need bedding and I am done." Sora told her. Asa nodded and barged into another store leaving Sora in the dust. She laughed and rushed in after her. They ended up picking up a simple blue bed set and headed back to Sora's house. They put everything up and settled for sitting on the couch in her bare living room. They talked a bit more before Asa got up to leave.
"It was nice meeting you Sora," Asa told her. Sora grinned.
"You too. Thank you very much for helping me out today."
"It was my pleasure." She responded. "I'll swing by sometime this week, that okay?" She asked.
"Of course! You are welcome anytime." Sora answered smiling. She was already happier here in the Leaf Village. Asa smiled and waved before running off home. Sora shut the door and locked it. It was already late in the evening. She went up to her room and plopped on her bed and rolled into her new sheets. Tomorrow morning was coming quicker than she thought. It was time to sleep. 8 am was coming closer and closer. She was so excited she could barely sleep. She soon forced her body into submission and fell into a deep sleep.