Chapter 12

A figure was crying in a branch for in a forest. (Not Forest of Death) 'Why! I can't believe that I would be like this. I mean we've been friends forever. I'm just jealous yeah, but why does it feel like a part of me is now lonely? I mean Misa found HER family. Now where's MINE!' Nozomi cried out in anguish towards the sky. The sun was shining down upon her, soothing her. 'Maybe I'll talk to the Nibi' –Don't worry kit, I'm right here- 'Thanks. Even though we might argue, you're a great person to talk to' –Me and you, the same kit. Now what would you like to talk about? - Nozomi then spilled the whole incident, even the ramen.

Thankfully the Nibi didn't laugh, she just listened carefully. –So you're just jealous really- 'Yes, I know I just want to know who my family is' –You'll find out soon- 'What do you mean by that?' But it was too late, the Nibi was gone. Nozomi couldn't take it; she just wanted to talk to someone. Well, someone that she could actually see and feel, and maybe hold? 'Wow Nozomi, where the heck did that come from? I think Misa finally rubbed off on me.' But just thinking of Misa hurted her. 'Maybe now that she has a family she won't need me. I mean everyone got someone…' What she didn't know was that everyone in Konoha was looking for her.

-At Konoha-

"Nozomi! Nozomi where are you!" Misa was helplessly yelling around the village. Shikamaru and Kiba were with her, while Shino, Hinata, and Chouji were looking around the other side of the village. Ino went to the Hokage, who became really alarmed. So alarmed that he sent ¾ of all the ANBU to search for her.

Sasuke and Neji where helping because well, you can already know. Asuma, Kurenai, and Kakashi were along with them asking everyone if they've seen Nozomi while showing a picture. While Naruto was the one more hyped up than Misa. Sakura could careless and Tenten and Ai settled their feud to look for Nozomi. While Suoh umm….. Lets just leave it at the ummm! 

-Back with Nozomi-

Nozomi found a beautiful clearing with a small pond and a few trees here and there, 'I wish I knew my parents or just see them for a minute. Maybe I should start being a wander or something.' She was wondering what she should do with her life now. She looked into the small pond below her and just saw her reflection and… someone else's.

-At Konoha-

It was starting to get dark and everyone started thinking the worst. "My dear Nozomi! Where has she gone?!" Lee screamed. Tenten smacked him over the head. "Shut up Lee! Everything's already hard without your yelling!" They were all at the Ramen shop and by everyone I mean everyone. The rookie nine, their sensei's, Iruka and even the Hokage!

Well Sakura only came because of Sasuke and Sasuke only came because of Misa. "Where is she?" Everyone could hear the despair in Misa's voice. Ai couldn't say anything to help her miserable friend so a pat on the back had to suffice. "Come on we can't give up! If you want to just sit here and wallow in your misery fine! But I'm not giving up!" Naruto then left in a flash to find Nozomi. Kakashi, Iruka and the Hokage were silently impressed of Naruto. So everyone followed his example and left before it got really dark.

-Back w/ Nozomi and mystery person-

"What are you doing here Kabuto?" Nozomi actually let Kabuto sit next to her. "You know, everyone's looking for you." Nozomi looked to Kabuto. "I can't go back, no alone." Nozomi was staring at their reflections. "I could go with you." He offered. For the first time in years, Nozomi actually showed emotion. Tears were rolling down, "No, not like that." Then, all of a sudden, she bursted out saying, "Ever since Misa found out about her family, I've felt alone. I mean Ai has her family while Suoh-sensei has his girlfriend."

She paused before saying in almost a whisper, "I've always through Misa and I would be friends, since we practically did everything together." She turned to Kabuto for response, "Look Misa will always be your friend at heart, no matter what." 'Gaara and Kabuto…' Those three words ranged in Nozomi over and over again as something really unexpectingly happened, for it happened so fast. Kabuto just kissed4her then disappeared. 'Kabuto…' Then she thought, 'Heck what happened to no boy problems??'