Alrighty! I do not own Naruto at all! All rights and regulations do go to Masashi Kishimoto! Azuna does belong to me however! Ok now to write this fan fiction I did use the episodes and I used all of the actual sentences said from the anime so all of those rights again go to the producers, Madman Entertainment and of course the beautiful voice actors and everyone on the crew. Thanks guys... hope you like it!
Chapter Nineteen: Spills to the Uchiha:
Sakura sat on the railing of the bridge. She was watching all the men work on different parts of bridge while she yawned. They were nailing and tightening bolts. And there were men, like Tazuna, who were hauling large metal poles over their shoulders and moving them. Tazuna looked over at Sakura while she yawned and frowned.
"Are you always this lazy?" Tazuna asked as he stomped by her.
Sakura held her hand over her mouth and sighed. She didn't really have anything to say so she just looked at Tazuna as she closed her mouth.
"Where's the girl with the daddy issues, the weird blonde kid and the one with the attitude?" He asked putting the wood down.
"They are training – climbing trees. Well the boys are Azuna is at home resting." Sakura said.
"Too tough for you?" Tazuna mocked.
"No in fact I'm the best – expect for Azuna, of course the little brat thinks she's so special – but anyway that's why the Sensei sent me here to guard you."
"You're joking." Tazuna laughed which caused Sakura to get the angriest glare she could manage plastered on her face as she looked at Tazuna.
Tazuna turned around ready to go get another metal beam when a man who would have been in his late forties approached him. He held his yellow hardhat under his arm as he stopped in front of Tazuna to talk to him.
"Uh, Tazuna I need to talk to you."
"Huh? What about?" Tazuna asked whipping the sweat from his forehead.
"Uh, well, the thing is. I've been thinking a lot about the bridge and I've decided I've pushed my luck far enough, I want out."
"NOW YOU'RE GOING TO QUIT OUT ON ME JUST LIKE THAT! YOU'RE KIDDING!" Tazuna screamed truly outraged.
"You know, I stayed on because of our friendship but I'm putting my life on the line every day I stay here. Gato and his thugs will show up eventually. And when they do they'll kill you and the bridge will never get finished anyway. It's a lost cause Tazuna. Why don't we stop now while we can still get out of this alive?" The man said.
"No chance." Tazuna growled after a few moments pause. "This is our bridge. Our island is poor and it will stay that way until this bridge connects us to the main land. Comers trade and hope! That's what we're building here."
"There's not going to be much hope if we're all dead."
"It's already noon, let's break from lunch." Tazuna growled walking straight past the man. He was angry and everyone could see it in the way that he walked.
"Tazuna, let's not end it like this." The man cried reaching out to him as he walked past.
"Save your breath. Oh and Giichi don't bother coming back after lunch."
Later on that day while the sun was low in the sky Naruto and Sasuke were still trying there hardest the climb the trees. Naruto was sitting on the floor staring up at his tree with a glare. He was panting loudly and waving his limbs around in irritation.
"WHY IS IT SO HARD?" He shouted beating the ground with his fists.
Sasuke was also panting heavily and glaring at his tree. He was finding it difficult as well but as the time went on he was finding that he could climb higher. It was frustrating the both of them but they refused to give up. Sasuke and Naruto both turned their heads towards each other glaring. Then suddenly they both stood up quickly and their glares deepened.
I'm not gonna lose out to you! Naruto spat at Sasuke in his head. Then they both turned and sprinted towards the tree where they ran up as far as their determination could take them.
While this was happening Azuna stood in the kitchen with Tsunami helping out. Tsunami constantly told Azuna that she didn't need to help her but Azuna only smiled. She enjoyed the work actually. She and Nozomi used to take turns at different jobs back at the house where they lived. While Tsunami was washing up Azuna was drying the dishes they were preparing all the equipment for dinner while they waited on Sakura and Tazuna to bring home some food.
After Azuna dried the last plate Tsunami smiled at her and began to stack them on the counter. "Thanks for all your help Azuna."
"Oh it was nothing." Azuna laughed scratching the back of her head. "If they are going to make me stay home I may as well be useful."
"Well it is very much appreciated."
Azuna laughed and peered out the window. "Hey Tsunami, can I take a shower?"
"Of course you can, you feeling alright?"
"Yeah I just feel kind of dirty."
"Alrighty then, off you go." Tsunami laughed turning back towards the dishes she was stacking.
Azuna quickly pulled off her shoes and stepped out into the main part of the house. She did want to have a shower but she also wanted to see if she could control the tingling feeling that happened whenever she touched the water. She also wondered if she touched the water, would she see the lightning boy again. Would she see more of his face? So that she can maybe understand why he was in her dream? No you silly girl. It was a dream that's all it was. You probably saw some random on the street and now he is randomly appearing in your dreams, in the middle of a storm with lightning in his eyes.
Azuna put a finger to her lip as she made her way up the stairs. Her reasoning didn't sound very convincing even to her. It was a stupid thought and she shook her head to clear it from her mind. But those eyes, the grey that turned so quickly into onyx, were burned into her memory. The lightning that struck through the colour made her lips tremble. Who are you lightning boy? And why are you appearing in my dreams?
She walked into the bathroom and closed the door behind her. She locked it and walked to the middle of the small room. Looking at the reflection in the mirror Azuna subconsciously moved all her hair over to one shoulder. Sighing she took her Leaf Headband off the top of her head and placed it on the vanity.
Azuna reached into the shower and turned on the water and quickly pulled her hand back so she wouldn't get wet. She then took her clothes off and stepped into the shower closing the glass door behind her. She was pressed up against the wall away from the water afraid of what might happen if she took two steps forward. After breathing out the breath she was holding Azuna stepped forward and let the water fall on her. The water immediately coated Azuna and sent the hot tingling floating across her body. Azuna jerked back away from it and moved her hair from her face.
"Stop being such a baby Azuna." She hissed to herself. "Just calm down."
She slowly walked back into the water and breathed steadily. The water trickled down her body and washed away all the dirt and other things on her body. After a small while the tingling didn't bother Azuna anymore and she just soaked up all the water. Sometimes the water stung her but it mostly just stuck to its normal tingling feeling.
"If I just stay clam I can control the prickling feeling." She whispered.
Azuna sighed and turned off the water. She opened the door and grabbed the towel hanging on the back of the bathroom door. After wrapping it around herself Azuna stepped out of the shower and onto the tiled floor. She lifted her head slowly and looked into the mirror. As she saw her reflection Azuna let out a high pitched scream.
Staring back at Azuna was indeed her own reflection but her eyes were different. Instead of the normal ocean blue colour she legit had the ocean in her eyes. Dark waves were crashing in her eyes in the form of a storm. Her eyes were widened in horror and her hands were shaking by her cheeks. The boy with the lightning and now I have waves?
Sakura and Tazuna had just come home from the market. They placed the food on the table and Sakura looked around after taking a seat at the table. "Where is Azuna?"
"She is upstairs taking a shower." Tsunami smiled.
Suddenly from upstairs there was a high scream. Everyone's head whipped towards the sound and Sakura shot up from her seat. She held her hands up to Tsunami and Tazuna telling them to stay put while Sakura pulled out a Kunai knife and sprinted out of the room and up the stairs.
She stood outside the bathroom door hesitantly and put a hand on the door knob. She was about to knock but thought twice about it. Sakura suddenly made up her mind and rammed her shoulder into the door effectively breaking the lock and forcing the door open. Sakura saw Azuna sitting on the floor with a towel wrapped around her. Her hands were shaking by her face hiding her eyes.
"Azuna what is it, what is wrong?" Sakura asked stepping forward. When she didn't respond Sakura dropped the Kunai and ran to Azuna and crouched beside her. "Azuna?"
Suddenly responding to Sakura Azuna turned her head and stared at her while her lips trembled. Sakura's eyes went as wide as saucers as she saw the dark blue waves crashing in her eyes. Azuna could see the panicked look on Sakura face and she gripped her long blue hair.
"Just what is wrong me with me?" Azuna hissed accenting each word sounding like she had to force them from her mouth. Her whole body began to shake as she brought her knees up and buried her face in them as she began to cry. "What kind of monster am I?"
Sakura's face softened as she looked at Azuna. She knelt in front of her and pulled Azuna into her arms. Azuna's head was tucked under Sakura's chin and she stroked Azuna's damp hair in an attempt to calm her down. "You're not a monster Azuna." She whispered.
"You seem to hate me enough." Azuna sniffed. "I thought you would be all over the 'I'm a Monster' theory."
Sakura stiffened slightly and shut her eyes. "I don't hate you Azuna."
Azuna snorted and cursed as the tears still fell down her face. "You could have fooled me."
"It's just I love Sasuke so much and to see another girl love him and for him to accept her just – annoys me slightly."
"I don't love Sasuke." Azuna said. Sakura could just tell from her tone that she was frowning and rolling her eyes.
Sakura pulled back and looked into Azuna's eyes. "You – you don't?"
"No of course not." She said shaking her head. There were still the waves in her eyes but they were lighter and not as terrifying. "Sasuke is just a friend. It's because I'm not infatuated with him that he – as you say it – accepts me."
Sakura just blinked at Azuna and stood up away from her. "I'm going to leave you to get changed. Sasuke, Naruto and Kakashi will be coming back soon and dinner will be ready then."
On her way out Sakura picked up the Kunai and put it back into her pouch as she was closing the door Azuna stopped her by the call of her name. She turned around slowly as Azuna was on her hands and knees ready to get up. She looked up at Sakura through her hair, the waves still clearly visible and still clearly haunting.
"Yes Azuna?"
"Thank you."
"For what?" Sakura asked bewildered.
"For everything."
"Well, you're welcome." Sakura smiled as she walked out of the bathroom closing the door behind her.
Azuna stood up and looked back in the mirror. She saw the waves in her eyes clearly and she began to shake again. She pushed her hair away from her face and peered into the mirror closer. She had no idea why her eyes were full of waves but she was sure it had to do with her power that Nozomi was talking about. Azuna bowed her head and stared at her hands which were gripping the vanity. And it must have something to do with the lightning eyed boy, considering that his eyes had images in them that were as haunting as my own.
Back in the forest Sasuke and Naruto were still trying to climb the trees. They both sprinted up them and Naruto was the first to cave on this run. He was pushed off the tree so he quickly marked his spot and landed back on the ground staring up at Sasuke as he breathed heavily. He's still climbing. That's impossible.
Sasuke suddenly lost it and marked his place before he jumped on the trunks off the trees to get down safely. Damn, he's catching up to me inch by inch! He growled as he landed on the ground.
Naruto growled at the sight of Sasuke but he shook his head and shut his eyes. No, no, no! If I think about Sasuke I'll lose my concentration, believe it! Come on Naruto, centre yourself. He thought and his mind wandered back to when he asked for Sakura's help.
Naruto walked over to her and crouched down beside Sakura. "Hey, you're good at this, how about some advice?" Naruto asked. "But please don't tell Sasuke I asked. Please! Please!"
Sakura just looked at him in shock while Sasuke looked over wondering what he was doing. Sakura sighed and nodded her head blinking. "Alright, chakra requires spiritual energy so if you get all anxious and frantic it doesn't work. You have to relax and totally focus on the tree. That's how you get a steady chakra flow in the bottoms of your feet."
Naruto held his hands in a hand sign and tried to focus. Relax, focus on the tree. He thought as the chakra began to build up in his feet. Yeah I can feel it! He shouted looking up with a smile. I'm going all the way this time!
As he began to run Sasuke called out to him. "Hey Naruto."
This caused Naruto to trip and fall flat on his face. He shot up with the angriest expression he could muster up and glared at Sasuke. "GAH, SASUKE! WHAT ARE YOU DOING? I WAS TRYING TO FOCUS MY CHAKRA!"
"Well uh, you know, the thing is." Sasuke said awkwardly.
"Argh, the thing is what?" Naruto grumbled crossing his arms across his chest. That's strange, he never talks to me. What's he up to?
"You, you know, you asked Sakura for advice when she was here. So what did she tell you?" Sasuke asked turning his head to the side while his eyebrow twitched.
Naruto was not expecting this from Sasuke so his eyes were as wide as the full moon. He got a sly grin on his face and laughed before getting a slightly bored look on his face as he spoke to him. "I'm not telling you."
The comment from Naruto caused Sasuke to turn to him in anger, growling at him. The two of them stared at each other for a long time. The tension between the two of them was prenominal. If their glares deepened the slightest inch it was possible that the two of them could kill each other by looks alone.
Later on, back at the house, after night hard fallen there was a large racket going on at the dinner table. Naruto and Kakashi sat on one side of the table with Sasuke and Inari sat opposite them. Tazuna was at the head of the table nearest the sink where Tsunami was washing up and at the other head sat Sakura and Azuna.
"This is fantastic; it's been ages since we've had so many quests around our table." Tazuna laughed fixing his glasses.
Sasuke and Naruto were hastily shovelling food into their mouths. They were eating like it was their last day on earth AND they had never seen food before. Azuna's eyes darted between the two boys and she slowly sipped her soup like Sakura was. She had never seen two boys eat so much let alone this quickly. Even Nozomi didn't eat like this and he is the biggest pig I know. Azuna said inside her mind.
Then, at the same time, Naruto and Sasuke stood up holding their bowls in the air shouting. "I want some more!"
When they realised that they had just copied each other their eyes met and they glared at each other. They were practically sending lightning dancing across the table. They growled at each other and then they sat down and turned to the sides, throwing up all the food they had just scoffed down.
Sakura had had enough of their piggery and stood up slamming her hands down on the table. The sudden bang in front of Azuna made her jump and look up at Sakura with wide eyes while trying to save her soup from either being crushed by Sakura or stolen by one of the boys.
"DON'T EAT SO MUCH IF YOUR GONNA PUKE IT UP!" Sakura shouted glaring back and forth between Sasuke and Naruto.
"I have to eat." Sasuke panted wiping his mouth.
"And I have to eat more than him. It's the only possible way I'll get strong enough to beat him." Naruto growled through gritted teeth.
"That's true. But puking won't help you." Kakashi nodded crossing him arms.
After everyone finished eating Azuna stood up and gathered everyone's dishes so she could help Tsunami. Her mind was still on the waves in her eyes and it was still freaking her out. When she brought the dishes to the sink she almost fainted at the sight of the water. The images of her eyes were permanently inked into her brain. The feeling of cold dread washed over her, but she pushed it back. No Zuney, don't. Don't think about it. Be strong. A ninja never shows their weaknesses. Just calm down and don't think about it.
"Oh thank you Azuna you really don't need to keep helping me." Tsunami smile taking the dishes from Azuna and putting them in the sink.
"No, it's my pleasure really." Azuna grinned taking the freshly made tee off the stove and putting on the table. Tsunami brought over cups and Azuna filled up a cup for everyone passing it around the table.
Sakura stood up and walked in front of a family photo. It looked like it had been torn and Sakura was really curious about it. Naruto glugged down his tea while everyone else sipped it and Azuna eyed him strangely.
I wonder if he has forgiven me from when the demon brother's attacked. He hasn't really been talking to me since then. I really hope I didn't blow our friendship over saving him. I wouldn't think Naruto would get so angry over that though.
Azuna sadly looked down at her tea and bit her lip. Tea is manly water. If I drink this or if it touches my skin will the waves come back? Is there a way I can make them disappear? I don't want to give up drinking things like tea just for the sake of my own eyes. Azuna put her tea back on the table deciding to be safe rather than sorry.
"Excuse me this picture is torn. Is there some reason for that?" Sakura asked turning around. "Inari you kept glancing at it all through dinner. It looks like there was someone else in the picture but they got torn out. I mean that's kind of strange isn't it?"
Tazuna, Inari and Tsunami and gasped at once. Inari didn't look up from staring at the table. Tsunami kept her eyes on the dishes and Tazuna was gazing somewhere off into the distance wishing that Sakura hadn't brought it up.
"It's my husband." Tsunami said sadly without turning around.
"They used to call him a hero in this land." Tazuna mumbled solemnly looking down at the table.
Inari climbed off of his chair and walked towards the door with his head bowed shutting it behind him soundlessly. "Inari, where are you going?" Tsunami shouted after her son. She quickly walked to the door concerned about her son and pulled it open violently. "Father you can't talk about him like that in front of Inari! You know that!"
Tsunami then stomped out of the room with a grunt slamming the door behind her. Azuna looked after Tsunami sadly but turned back to face Tazuna when he made a pained grunting sound. Azuna shut her eyes and rubbed her temples. There is always so much drama hanging out with the Leaf Shinobi. Azuna thought opening her eyes again as Sakura began to talk.
"Inari's so, I mean what happened to him?" Sakura wondered staring at the closed door.
"Hmm, is there a story behind this?" Kakashi wondered turning towards Tazuna.
"He wasn't his real father he came into our family later. And he brought so much happiness. He and Inari were very close. In those days Inari used to laugh all the time. Ah, but then." Tazuna said as he clenched his fists while his tears splattered over the table. "But all that ended. He never laughs or smiles anymore. Ever since the day everything changed."
Everyone calmingly sat and listened to Tazuna speak. He told the group about how Inari almost drowned to have his 'father' Kaiza save him. Kaiza was a hero to the village and save it once when it was about to be flooded. Inari was proud of him and Kaiza in turn was proud of Inari. Listening to how strong and brave a man Kaiza was made Azuna's heart warm.
He reminds me of Nozomi. He's so eager to jump in, willing to do anything to help his people and his village. Nozomi was like that. Sometimes a bit naïve and childish but Kirigakure recognised him as a great man. Someone willing and deserving of the title of Mizukage – a man who could lead his people and turn his village into something far greater than what it is. Kaiza has the same qualities that Nozomi had in that department. Some people in this world are just natural born heroes. They are just born great men, destined to change the world.
Tazuna's story started to turn dark when Gato came and terrorized the whole village. Only Kaiza stood up to him and in turn was killed by Gato and his men. He was killed in front of everyone and from that day on no one stood up to Gato. Inari saw the whole thing and from then own believed that what Kaiza told him – about how he was going to protect the village and all of its people – was a complete and utter lie.
Naruto thought back to when he first met Inari about how he said that there was no such thing as a hero. Then to the time where he saw him crying over his father's photo. Naruto eyes became wild with a determined glint and Azuna raised an eyebrow at him as he pushed himself away from the table only to fall flat on his face.
"What are you doing down there Naruto?" Sakura asked a little annoyed while Azuna just turned to look at him.
"You better take the day off, no more training. You've used too much chakra. If you push any harder it could kill you." Kakashi said.
"I'm gonna – prove it." Naruto said through gritted teeth as he made his way to his feet.
"Hmm?" Tazuna wondered looking up from his tea.
"Prove what?" Sakura and Azuna said at the same time.
"I'll prove that, that it's true! That in this world – there are real heroes!" Naruto said in excitement. He then ran out of the door leaving it swinging behind him.
"Naruto wait!" Azuna cried reaching out to the door as swung shut. "Don't go you'll get yourself killed." Azuna mumbled after realising he had gone.
"What an idiot." Sasuke mumbled.
Sakura sighed and rubbed her forehead. "Oh well he's gone now nothing we can do about it. I'm going to bed, you guys coming?"
Azuna nodded and stood up taking all the cups from the table and walking over to the sink. Without thinking Azuna placed them all carefully in the sink and got her hands wet with the warm washing water. It instantly zapped her skin and Azuna pulled her hand back quickly. She looked up and in the reflection of the window Azuna could see the waves in her eyes again. She shut them quickly and gripped the sink.
"Sakura." Azuna whispered her voice shaking.
"Hmm? What is it Azuna?" Sakura mumbled walking over to her.
"It's happening again." Azuna whispered so lowly that Sakura could barely hear her. But when the words finally processed Sakura took Azuna's hands and dried them as best she could. She then gripped onto them tightly and hauled her out of the room while her eyes were still closed. After the door was firmly shut Azuna opened her eyes and Sakura moved the hair from Azuna's face.
"Ok, it's alright Zuney they are starting to fade now alright? It's ok you're going to be fine." Sakura said pulling Azuna into a hug. "Is that why you didn't drink your tea?"
Azuna nodded against Sakura's shoulder and breathed out a heavy sigh. "I'm sorry about this I just freaked out. I didn't know what to do and I – I just I –"
"Hey Azuna calm down, it's ok." Sakura sighed with a smile. "Let me have a look at them now."
Azuna pulled back from Sakura and she inspected her eyes. "Yup, there all good now, they just look a little extra blue." Sakura grinned tipping her head to the side and giving her a closed eyed smile. "We can go to bed now."
Azuna nodded and smiled at Sakura. "Thanks Sakura, it really means a lot to me since we have only recently just started over and being friends and all that."
"It's no problem Azuna really, come on lets go inside."
Sakura pulled the door open and the two girls walked in. Kakashi and Tazuna were looking at them with their eyebrows raised in a silent question. Both of the girl's eyes scanned the room and Azuna locked eyes with Sasuke who was peering at them curiously from the corner of his eye.
"What was all that about?" Tazuna asked fixing his glasses.
"Nothing, really." Sakura said with a nervous laugh. "Azuna has been feeling a little sick lately and just before she thought she might throw up so I took her outside."
Azuna gave a weak smile and ducked behind Sakura feeling a little ashamed to look at them. She no longer felt all that comfortable around them because of her eyes. And she was grateful when Sakura gripped her hand and pulled her away from them and to their room.
"Goodnight everyone!" Sakura called while leaving.
"Night." Azuna mumbled as she jogged down the hallway with Sakura.
When the girls made it to their room they shut the door behind them and grinned at each other. They then burst out laughing and sat on the ground grinning. "How was that for thinking on my feet?" Sakura exclaimed getting out her pyjamas.
"It was pretty good for short notice." Azuna smiled following Sakura's movements.
The two girls got ready for bed and then flicked off the lights. They crawled into their beds on the floor and breathed out heavy sighs. "Goodnight Azuna." Sakura said her voice already husky with weariness.
"Night Sakura." Azuna whispered as she shut her eyes. Azuna wasn't really all that tired but she tried to go to sleep anyways. It took a while but Azuna finally fell into a dream. And it was one she recognised all too well.
She was standing on the same rocks as before in the storm. The lightning was striking down into the sea and making the waves rise. But somewhere in the middle of all the chaos stood a boy with shoulder length blond hair. He was wearing long black ninja pants and a black shirt. Around his ankles were the bandages that ninja wore over their pants that were tucked into black ninja shoes. He was wearing a dark brown coat that flew to his knees; it was whipping with the wind. The boy had his head bent but when he lifted it all Azuna could see was the lightning striking in his eyes. Not his face, just his eyes.
"Come find me." The boy called out in a deep desperate tone. "Come find me."
"Who are you!?" Azuna shouted over the rain, struggling to be heard.
"Come find me."
"Why do I have to find you? Who just are you?" Azuna yelled again before cowering into herself as the storm got worse.
"You know who I am." The boy called. "Come find me."
Suddenly before Azuna had the chance to reply the waves rose up and flew to Azuna. She let out a scream and covered her face just as the waves hit her hard and sent her spiralling into darkness.
Azuna woke with a start. Sitting up in her bed and panting loudly while sweat was being collected on her forehead. She wiped it with the back of her hand and shook her head. "I need some air."
Carefully, as to not wake Sakura, Azuna climbed out of bed and padded around the house. She let herself outside and sat on the edge of the wooden flooring that surrounded the house. She dangled her legs over the side, her toes almost skimming the surface of the ocean water.
"Couldn't sleep?" A deep voice called softly from behind her.
Azuna's head whipped around and saw Sasuke leaning against the wall of the house with a smirk on his face. "How long have you been there?" Azuna whispered peering into the darkness.
"The whole time, you just didn't see me." He said simply before walking over and sitting next to Azuna. He dangled his legs over the edge as well except his toes actually touched the water making small ripples that were cast out to the wide sea.
"Oh, and well, to answer your question I was asleep I just, had a bad dream."
Sasuke nodded beside her and gazed up at the moon. He was thinking about Azuna. Secretly he was wondering what she had been dreaming about. Wondering about why Sakura had to lead Azuna out of the room before while her eyes were tightly shut. Wondering about how she could climb that tree with such ease. Mainly I'm just wondering who she is. She seems too incredible to be real.
"Sasuke." Azuna mumbled quietly looking into the water. "Do you think that there is something wrong with me?"
Sasuke looked down at her with one eyebrow raised. But when he saw she was looking into the water he shook his head and looked back up to the moon. "No, why do you ask?"
"Because I think there is. It's why Sakura pulled me away earlier tonight, why I couldn't drink my tea." Azuna paused closing her eyes. "Why I could see my dead brother while I was unconscious when we were fighting my dad."
"You saw what?" Sasuke almost exclaimed looking down at her. "What do you mean you saw your dead brother?"
"He appeared in my dream and told me of a special power that was locked away inside of me. Something that Nozomi had partially sealed and when he died it had been broken. Something to do with me and water."
"Ah, so that's why you're such a good ninja. You have a special power." Sasuke said almost meanly staring at the moon again.
"No, my brother has only died recently. I was always as strong as I am." Azuna said simply.
"How did you get so strong?" Sasuke asked. He didn't want to, but he did really want to know.
"I never went to an academy when I was in the Hidden Mist Village. I never needed one. I had a long list of strong ninja to train me. My ANBU, Rouge, S-rank ninja father for one and his extremely talented partner. The Seven Ninja Swordsmen of the Hidden Mist – all of who are like Uncles to me, a long list of rouge, missing and S-rank ninja who are followers of my father, formal ANBU, Mist assassins and Tracker-nin who all trained me because they were friends of my brother. And then my brother - the greatest young Shinobi of our generation – the boy who would be Mizukage right now if he hadn't of died."
"You didn't have any friends?" Sasuke wondered not taking his eyes off the moon.
"No.' Azuna said shaking her head. "I never wanted any. They were all that I needed."
"So is that what your dream was about? Your brother?" Sasuke wondered looking down into the water.
"Surprisingly no, it was about something else entirely. It was about –"
"Ok come on you two back to bed." Kakashi voice sounded from behind the two of them. He placed a hand on each of their heads and ruffled their hair. "I hate to break up this meaningful moment between the two of you but you need your sleep. Bed, now."
Sasuke grunted and stood up while Azuna nodded. "Yes Kakashi Sensei."
Dammit Kakashi, Azuna was just about to tell me something that I really wanted to know and you just had to come and ruin it. Something about this girl makes me so curious. So eager to find out her secrets.
I was just about to tell Sasuke about my hidden powers. Man what a fool I am! Why would I tell him about that? He doesn't need to know let alone Kakashi finding out. I will keep this to myself for now. I don't need any help, I'm perfectly fine! I don't want to worry them with my problems. I'll figure this out on my own.
Azuna's hidden power huh? She was telling Sasuke about her life back home and then there was something to do with her dreams. This kid isn't ordinary. But now she is talking about a hidden power within her. Is that what makes her so strong? Kakashi thought looking after her as she walked back into the house after Sasuke – her long blue hair swaying with the sudden breeze. Is that what makes her so important to her village? Is that what makes Azuna Momochi the Prodigy of the Hidden Mist?