Hotora woke up. She didn't wait for her wait for her brother to knock on the door, she just got up. She changed into a blue plaid skirt and a blue tank top. She put on some strapy high heels. Hotora walked down stairs. "Hiya Gaara," She stated merrily.
"Hay. Your friends are coming to walk you to school. When they get here I will be in my room."
"Why?" Hotora questioned.
"Because I am from Sunagakure no Sato."
"That is no excuse. It would have been if you weren't going out with Hinata."
"Fine. You might end up getting questioned by the Hokage if word gets out."
"Wait a second. How is it you got this house then? Wouldn't the Hokage know?"
"Yes and no. I put the house under your name."
"And the school enrollment?"
"I did it as if I was sent as a representative for mom. I couldn't put father's name, because he is the Kazekage. I helped you make a new life; don't hate me for that."
Hotora looked at her brother. "I don't hate you. I could never hate you."
There was a knock at the door. Hotora opened the door and Sasuke, Naruto and Hotora walked into the house. Hotora started up the stairs. "I'll be right back; I have to get my book bag," Hotora stated.
"Hiya, Gaara-kun," Hinata stated.
"Oh, so you're Hermione's brother," Sasuke said.
"Why is Hinata-chan talking to Hotora's brother," Naruto asked Sasuke quietly.
Hotora bounded down the stairs, and all the rookie ninja headed for the door.
"Ummm...Hinata-chan remember to come here before the festival okay. Oh, and Hotora why is your hair blue and red?"
"I just left it this way after the fight at school," Hotora stated absentmindedly.
"What fight?" Gaara inquired.
"I just got into a small fight with a girl named Ino; over Sasuke," Hotora replied.
"Hotora, please stay out of trouble."
"I'll try," Hotora stated as the group left the house.
"What is going on between you and Gaara?" Naruto asked Hinata.
"Nothing, he is just my date for the festival," Hinata replied.
"Man Naruto it looks like you missed out. So far most people have dates," Sasuke smirked as he said this.
"What at least you don't," Naruto said.
Sasuke pulled Hotora toward him, and put his arm around her. "Oh no. Even you got a date."
"Yep, Naruto. Even Mr. Choosy has a date," Hinata stated with a giggle. "If you would have asked me sooner, you might have had a date."
"Let's get to school." Hotora said.
"Okay Hotora," Hinata stated.
They all walked in silence, until they entered the school. There they parted ways as they walked to their first hour classes. Hotora and Sasuke waded through the crowded hallways.
"Hinata always liked Naruto, but he never noticed her," Sasuke stated. "Your brother is the only guy to ever really take interest in Hinata."
Hotora said, "The only thing I worry about is what will happen when Gaara goes back to Sunagakure no Sato."
"Maybe when he writes to you, he could send a letter for Hinata as well," Sasuke offered the suggestion.
"I guess that would work."
They entered the FACS room and sat down. When the bell rang, Mika walked in. She said, "Okay class; quiet down. Hotora and Sasuke please come here."
Hotora and Sasuke strode to Mika's desk. "You two and a few other students will be going out to train. You need to go to the office and meet your sensei. You will be returning about half way through 5th hour."
"Are we supposed to go now?" Hotora inquired.
"Yes, get a move on," Mika replied.
Sasuke and Hotora left the classroom, and rushed to the office. When they finally entered the office, Kakashi and a few other people were waiting. "Finally," Kakashi stated. "Let's head outside."
Once they were outside, they saw Shikamaru, Choji, Ino, Tenten, Naruto, Shino and Kiba. Three older shinobi walked up to Hotora. "Hotora, this is Kurenai, Asuma and Gai," Kakashi informed Hotora. "They are in charge of teams."
Kurenai is a 28 year old jonin. All the shinobi in charge of teams are Jonin. Kurenai had long black hair, and wore a red and white outfit. "Hello Hotora," Kurenai said kindly. "I am in charge of team 8. Team 8 is made up of Hyuga Hinata, Inuzuka Kiba, and Aburame Shino."
Gai is 27 years old. He has thick eyebrows and a seriously bad hair cut. "I am in charge of a team consisting of Rock Lee, Hyuga Neji, and Tenten."
Lastly, Asuma is 28 years old. He is a very laid back shinobi, and is almost always seen smoking. "I am in charge of team 10, which is Nara Shikamaru, Akimichi Choji, and Yamanaka Ino."
"Why is it that you sound as if you rehearsed for hours?" Hotora questioned.
"Why is it that all the shinobi in my team are rude?" Kakashi asked.
"She wasn't being rude, she was just asking a question," Kurenai stated.
"Okay, we are wasting time, let's go to the training area," Gai said in an annoyed tone of voice.
They all started to walk towards the forest, and Kurenai walked up to Hotora. "Hotora, I need to know about your brother."
"How do you know I have a brother?" Hotora asked.
"Hinata and Naruto were talking about the Konoha festival, and his name came up," Kurenai replied.
"I refuse to answer anything that is not a direct question," Hotora stated brashly.
"Why you..." Kurenai started, but she was interrupted.
"Kurenai, if there is going to be anyone questioning Hotora, it will be me or the Hokage," Kakashi stated. "Got it?"
"Yes Kakashi," Kurenai replied.
As they walked into a clearing in the forest, Kakashi patted Hotora's shoulder. "You handled that well Hotora," Kakashi whispered.
Hotora smiled. "Kakashi-sensei," Hotora chirped.
"Yes," Kakashi said.
"What are we to do here?"
"You have to train," Kakashi stated, "But you can choose any sparring partner you wish."
"Oh cool."
Hotora ran off toward Sasuke, Hinata and Naruto. "So who are you guys going to spar with?" Hotora asked.
"Sasuke and I are going to spar," Hinata replied.
"I am going to spar with Shino," Naruto said. "Who are you going to spar with?"
"If I am lucky, Ino," Hotora declared with a smile.
"Hermione, since we are near your house, you might want to grab something to swim in," Sasuke said.
"Why?"
"We are swimming in gym today," Sasuke said.
"Oh great!" Hotora stated sarcastically.
"What's the matter?" Sasuke questioned Hotora.
"I don't have a swimsuit because I can't swim."
"That's okay, I have an extra swimsuit," Hinata said. "About the swimming thing, all you have to do is tell Inuyasha. He will probably let you stay near the shallow end."
"Well I will talk to you later," Hotora told the others. "Right now I have a little appointment with Ino."
"Okay, see you later," Sasuke said with a smile.
Hotora walked toward Ino. "You ready for another round Ino?" Hotora asked in a mocking tone of voice.
"Of course I am, and this time I am going to win," Ino replied.
"Shut up and fight already!" Hotora exclaimed.
Ino threw a 5 kunais at Hotora, which Hotora easily dodged. Ino tried again. She threw 5 more kunais at Hotora.
Hotora dodged 4 of the kunais and stood in the path of the 5th. Kakashi was watching over the girls fight, and was about to jump in when sand sprang up and grabbed the kunai.
Kakashi was astounded. The other jonin stood with expressions that looked as though they had seen ghosts. "Ino, it isn't wise to mess with me," Hotora said angrily. "Stay away from Sasuke. He is mine."
"I will never let him go," Ino retorted.
Ino threw three more kunais, which were caught by the sand Hotora was controlling. "If that's the case, then you will be a very lonely person," Hotora stated affirmatively.
By this time, all the other shinobi had stopped what they were doing to watch Hotora and Ino. "That's enough," Kakashi said. "Tenten, would you please spar with Ino and Shikamaru would you spar with Hotora."
Tenten and Shikamaru both nodded. Hotora walked over to Shikamaru. "When are you two going to start getting along?" Shikamaru asked.
"When she accepts the fact that she can't have Sasuke," Hotora responded.
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"Okay," Kakashi said loudly, "It is time to return to the school."
Hotora walked up to Sasuke, Hinata and Naruto as they walked back to the school. "Kakashi-sensei's okay, but I don't like the other jonin," Hotora said.
"You know you and Ino have to stop fighting," Sasuke stated.
"I know, but I can't help it," Hotora said quietly, not looking at Sasuke. "I just want her to stay away from you, because I don't want to lose you."
Sasuke stooped Hotora from walking, and said, "Don't worry, you won't lose me."
"You say that, but how do I know you mean it?" Hotora asked Sasuke with a shaky voice.
Sasuke pulled Hotora into a hug and replied, "I'm sorry Hotora, but I don't know how to answer that. You just have to trust me."
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Hotora, Sasuke, Hinata, Tenten and Kiba walked into their Science class. "Please take a seat," Sango told the group. "You are allowed to talk, because we aren't doing anything."
Hinata," Hotora said.
"Yeah."
"You know my brother will be moving back to Sunagakure no Sato, right?"
"Yeah, I know."
"Oh, okay."
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