Chapter Three: Joining the Team

My face was stuck to my book when I awoke.

I was reading on the different bloodlines that clans inherit.

I had already known my bloodline ability, my brother told me about it before he disappeared.

After the attacks on my family, he had spoken to me about the Shouraimetsuki.

It had caused my eyes to be changed to a deep golden color with purple pupils.

The user of the Shouraimetsuki would be able to see into the future and predict an opponent's attacks.

The visions wouldn't be very clear though.

They changed frequently, based on other people's actions or if the opponent changes a decision.

It was also hard to be able to understand a vision since a Shouraimetsuki user couldn't decipher when or where the vision was at.

I, so far was able to see several hours into the future.

But true masters were able to see days, months, even years into the future and understand their visions completely.

The only weakness was that if someone learned the user's real name, they could control them completely.

Luckily for me I had forgotten mine when I had been given my wings.

I had been hiding my bloodline, in fear of being ambushed for the Shouraimetsuki.

Up until arriving at Konoha, it was my only method of defense.

I unstuck my face from my book and picked up a scroll that was on my table.

It was from the Hokage.

I untied the burgundy colored ribbon from the scroll and began to read the elegant, flowing, script.

To Kari:

I hope you are well.

I have placed you with Team Seven.

Hatake Kakashi will be your new sensei.

You will be accompanied by Uzumaki Naruto, Haruno Sakura, and Uchiha Sasuke.

For your sake, I think you should keep your wings a secret, unless you absolutely have to use them.

You will find the team in the clearing outside of Konoha.

Hatake Kakashi has already been informed of your arrival.

Sincerely,

Hokage the Third

I grabbed my bag and packed it with the supplies Iruka-sensei gave me.

I then headed out the door.

When I arrived at the clearing, nobody was there.

I flew into the nearest oak tree and retracted my wings.

I leaned back comfortably against the tree trunk and pulled out my sketch pad.

I loved to draw nature: I had already drawn sketches of trees and different wildlife.

A warm breeze wafted through the air, bringing the scent of the woods along with it.

It ruffled my hair, getting it in my eyes.

I brushed it out of the way and focused on drawing the leaves of the tree I was in.

I jumped, startled as someone jumped on to the branch above me and shouted. "HI KARI!"

Having almost fallen out of the oak tree I thought to myself darkly, Boy, I would give anything for some tape right now.

"Hello Naruto-san." I replied with an exasperated sigh.

Sure this kid was nice but he was way too loud.

"Where is the rest of the team?" I asked as I noticed no one else around.

"Oh they aren't here yet. Sasuke and Sakura will be here in a few minutes. As for Kakashi –sensei…He's always late." Naruto said a roguish grin on his face.

"Okay then."

I packed my sketch book back in my bag and jumped down from the branch, landing on the balls of my feet.

I looked around and saw two figures heading towards us.

One was a boy, who I assumed was Sasuke.

Sasuke was wearing a dark navy blue tee- shirt with white shorts, his hands were stuffed in the pockets.

He had raven black hair that stood up at the back and onyx colored eyes, his face was unemotional, if not a little annoyed by the girl who was half clinging to him.

The girl who I think was Sakura had long pink hair that reached past her shoulders.

Her eyes were a bright jade color.

(A/N I am a Sas/Saku supporter just to clarify that. I hope I did ok on describing them.)

"Hi I'm Kari." I said smiling.

"I'm Haruno Sakura, nice to meet you." Sakura said.

Sasuke glanced at me. "Hnn."He turned and walked away.

I raised an eyebrow.

"Oh that's Sasuke." Sakura said staring at me.

I guessed she was wondering if I liked him.

I definitely wasn't about to ruin her chances, so I changed the subject.

"So when do you think Kakashi –sensei will get here?" I asked.

"I don't know, Kakashi-sensei is always late." Sakura said.

Just then he appeared in a puff of smoke.

"Sorry guys a black cat crossed my path and I-." Kakashi started saying.

"WE KNOW ALREADY!" The rest of Team 7 said.

I laughed.

Kakashi gave a quick look at me.

"I see your new teammate has already met you. Good. I'd still like you to introduce yourself. Say things like your hobbies, dislikes, likes, dreams for the future…" He said.

I took a breath and started.

"My name is Kari. My hobbies are drawing and playing music. I like animals and nature and I dislike people who pollute it. My dream for the future is...undecided as of now."

I finished, looking around warily.

I was hoping they wouldn't press me further for questions; I wanted to keep my past secret.

"Well okay then, I guess we will get going, I think we should start by training some." Kakashi said.

I was excited, aside from training from books and practicing throwing kunai, I never really had that much training.

"I'll pair each of you up and you will fight each other, but try not to overdo it."

Kakashi said glancing at Naruto and Sasuke who were glaring at each other venomously.

"Sakura, you will be paired with Sasuke."

"YES!" A barely concealed whisper came from Sakura.

Sasuke just nodded.

"Kari, that just leaves you and Naruto. Good luck." Kakashi said.

I gulped, a little nervous.

I turned towards Naruto who grinned at me and asked loudly "Are you ready?! "

I nodded and prepared myself for the fight.

Yeah I know kind of cliffy. But at least it is longer than normal! Yay! I failed my algebra test! I got a 65. Im horrible. This next unit will be easier thankfully. Yay I will be able to have more chapters up soon since I have a 4 day weekend! And my bday is on Wed! cant wait!

Do you think I did okay on describing the characters?

Shouraimetsuki- i made it up it is a combination of two japanese words it means future eyes

Oh yaY! my next chapter is a fight scene! its going to be tough