Naruto!
Kunoichi of Wind Chronicles
"Ninja Academy"
It's been quite a while since Junie has been living with Anko, her mother's student. She had become an extraordinary kunoichi, and precisely that day she would start going to ninja academy. The small 8 year old girl was once again standing in front of her mirror as she finished doing her pigtails and fixing her long socks, though as she saw herself she felt something was missing. Suddenly Anko came in and stared at the girl.
Anko-my…you look so much like your mother Junie
Junie-thanks Anko…although I think something's missing
Anko-I know, wait a second (goes out and comes right back in)
Junie-what's that?
Anko-your mom gave them to me when I was her student…I believe you should have them (gives her the goggles)
Junie-they're so cute! (puts them on) how do I look?
Anko-pretty, they're going to love you in ninja academy
Junie-I surely hope so…I've missed Kiba a lot
Anko-but you've made friends with the Hyuuga girl haven't you?
Junie-yeah…but she's not like Kiba
Anko-well, why don't you hurry up, you don't want to be late to your first day, do you?
Junie-a kunoichi must never be late to an appointment
Anko-true, then hurry up
Junie-goodbye Anko! (goes running)
Anko-don't get into any fights! Unless it's truly necessary!
The girls stepped out of the small house and found a short blue haired girl waiting near a tree. Junie walked happily to that girl.
Junie-Hinata!
Hinata-hello Junie…
Junie-you ready?
Hinata-for school?
Junie-yep! C'mon let's go!
Hinata-yes…
The two girl's strolled happily as they reached the ninja academy. Both of them kind of nervous but excited. Another step till she reaches her dream. Junie thought as she entered that place. Both girls got to their classroom and Junie felt strange for she say boys and girls together in the same classroom, but before she could say anything she felt something take her down right to the ground.
Junie-what's the matter with you!!
Kiba-Junie!! I missed you so much! (kiba was hugging her)
Junie-Kiba! What are you doing here?
Kiba-I'm going to become a ninja too Junie, I told you, you'll never be alone
Junie-Kiba… (hugs him back)
Hinata-Junie…the teacher's here…
Junie-oh…sorry, um…Kiba this is Hinata
Kiba-hi there
Junie-and Hinata, this is Kiba
Hinata-hello…
Junie-he's the one I always talk about
Kiba-we should take a seat
Iruka-ok everyone take a seat, class is going to start now…
Junie takes seat between Kiba and Hinata in a middle row.
Iruka-hello everyone…my name's Iruka and I'll be you teacher in ninja academy…
Naruto-Iruka-sensei! (lifts hand)
Iruka-what's the matter Naruto? (kind of annoyed)
Naruto-when's lunch?
Iruka-Naruto, we barely started…
Naruto-I'm hungry!
Junie-(lifts hand)
Iruka-what's the matter…what's your name?
Junie-Junie
Iruka-what's the matter Junie?
Junie-I was wondering, when are we going to start doing ninja cool stuff?
Iruka-we barely started…
Naruto-I'm hungry!!
Junie-I want to do ninja stuff!!
Iruka-my…they're the same… (holds his head) It's barely the fist day and I've got a headache…
At lunchtime…
Everyone ran as lunch time came, everyone went with their friends and started eating. Junie was with Hinata and Kiba.
Kiba-what did you bring?
Junie-I think it's ramen
Kiba-you like ramen? Since when?
Junie-since Anko took me for ramen
Hinata-sounds like Anko-san is a great person
Junie-she is, I mean she decided to take care of me…
Kiba- I told you, you'll never be alone
Junie-hey…what's the matter with that boy? (looks at the loud boy on a swing alone)
Kiba-you don't want to know
Hinata-his name is Naruto
Junie-he's the loud boy form this morning?
Kiba-he's always loud…and obnoxious
Junie-why doesn't anybody want to be his friend
Kiba-'cause he's a demon
Junie-why?
Kiba-my parents always told me to stay away from him
Junie-he can't be that bad…
Kiba-who knows?
Junie-(stands up)I'm going to talk to him
Kiba-wait…
Hinata-too late…
Near the Swings…
Junie-hi!
Naruto-(stares at her) are you talking to me?
Junie-yeah…you see anybody else here?
Naruto-sorry…I'm not used to people speaking nicely to me
Junie-why's that? (sits on the swing besides him)
Naruto-I don't know…it's always been like that
Junie-so why are you here with that sad face?
Naruto-I'm hungry…
Junie-you didn't bring lunch?
Naruto-(laughs a little) I ate it in class…
Junie-well…if you want we can share mine
Naruto-really?
Junie-yeah, I think you're nice
Naruto-what did you bring?
Junie-my favorite food in all the world!! Ramen!!
Naruto-hey! I love Ramen too!! Iruka-sensei always takes me to the ramen shop if I behave
Junie-well Anko-san does the same to me
Naruto-the name's Naruto…and yours?
Junie-Junie
Naruto-Junie-chan!!
Junie-that sounds cute!
Naruto-Junie-chan is the best! (they eat ramen together)
As time passed during ninja academy, Junie learned to control her powers into a cool jutsu. Many people felt annoyed by her but still loved her charismatic way of acting. Hinata started to feel a big admiration for her. Junie decided she'd be the best ninja ever, and actually became Sakura's knowledge rival. Meanwhile Kiba was always taking care of her like a big brother and even trained with her until late hours of the night. She kept her friendship with Naruto, and ever so often went to have ramen together (Iruka sensei's treat). Although one day she was training after school trying to get better in weapon management. She kinda felt she sucked in kunai management. So Junie was training hard getting no results.
Junie-one more time (throws a kunai) no…I can't get it to hit the target… (sits down and hears something) what's that?
Junie stood up and followed the sounds she heard leading her into another training ground where she saw a girl with 2 buns in her head throwing a series of kunais and landing perfectly time after time. Junie was amazed at this kunoichi's ablity and wanted to get a better view, but stepping on a branch, she made the kunoichi turn to see her.
TenTen-who's there? (turns with a kunai in hand)
Junie-sorry…I was just looking at you…you're cool
TenTen-thanks…I think…
Junie-where did you learn to manage a kunai like that?
TenTen-It's something that I've always been good at doing
Junie-that's so cool! I can't even throw a kunai right…
TenTen-would you want me to give you some pointers?
Junie-if it isn't too much trouble…
TenTen-it's ok, I think you're nice
Junie-why thanks a lot!
TenTen-the name's TenTen
Junie-my name is Junie-Chan!
TenTen-that sounds cute
Junie-so are you a ninja yet?
TenTen-not yet, but almost, I'll graduate in a few months
Junie-that means you're 13!
TenTen-in 3 months I'll turn 13
Junie-I'll turn eleven next month
TenTen-so you'll graduate in 2 years?
Junie-kinda…a year and a half to be exact
TenTen-ok, let's go see what we can do with your kunai throwing
Junie-thanks again…
TenTen-c'mon…
So TenTen started to train Junie in weapon usage seeing it was obvious that was her weak spot. Junie behaved like a good student being extremely grateful with TenTen. They stopped training when the last ray of sun disappeared and TenTen told Junie she'd invite her to some ramen, she felt kind of curious and fond of this charismatic girl.
In the Ramen Shop…
TenTen-so Junie, tell me more about you
Junie-well…I'm an orphan and I live with Anko-san who is extremely cool
TenTen-so you're an orphan too?
Junie-you too!?
TenTen-yeah…I lost my parents when I was born, how did you turn into an orphan
Junie-well…it was on my last year in kunoichi school when they were called to a mission and never came back
TenTen-lost in battle…
Junie-yeah…
TenTen-I never imagined you had such a tragic past…you seem so happy
Junie-Anko-san has made it easier to go on, she always makes me laugh, and my friends also help me…
TenTen-well, from now on you have a new friend
Junie-really? TenTen is going to be Junie-chan's friend?
TenTen-yeah!
After that TenTen and Junie became friends, and she helped her with her weapon management. As time kept passing by, TenTen soon graduated and became a ninja. Junie felt even more excited about becoming a ninja soon. She had just turned 12 and her graduation would be in a few months. After school she came directly to Anko's house to tell her the exciting news and found her sitting on the couch.
Junie-I'm home!
Anko-hi Junie…
Junie-what's wrong Anko?
Anko-Junie…I'm afraid I won't be able to go to your graduation
Junie-but why?
Anko-I must go on a mission and won't come back in quite a while, but don't worry, you are free to stay here, It's your house too
Junie-but I'm going to feel lonely…
Anko-remember…you are never alone…you have all your friends with you
Junie-I guess your right…
Anko-and in a few months you'll officially become a ninja, doesn't that excite you?
Junie-yes it does, I'm going to be the best! Promise!
Anko-then don't worry…I'll come back
Junie-promise?
Anko-I promise
Junie-(hugs Anko)
Anko left and Junie was left alone…again, but wasn't as sad as before for she still had her friends who had promised to keep her accompanied always. That day as Junie left school she aw a familiar face waiting outside for her.
TenTen-Junie-Chan!!
Junie-TenTen!! (runs with her) what's the matter? When did you come back?
TenTen-just a few hours
Junie-wow…that's amazing
TenTen-look, my team came with me
Junie-they're all ninjas?
TenTen-the best kind, look, this in Neji and Rock Lee
Junie-hi!
TenTen-this is Junie-Chan
Rock Lee-Junie-Chan!! That's such a youthful name!
Neji-(stares at her)
TenTen-don't be rude Neji! Say hi!
Neji-hi…
Junie-why…you look so powerful
Rock Lee-we definitely are the most powerful ninjas in Konoha!
Junie-(giggles)
Rock Lee-she's so cute!
TenTen-how about you come with us, I want you to tell me everything that's happened to you since I left
Junie-I guess it's ok
TenTen-c'mon
The girl followed the ninjas until they got to a place in the forest and meanwhile Neji and Rock Lee trained together, TenTen and Junie spoke.
TenTen-so, how's Anko?
Junie-Anko had to leave for a few months…
TenTen-so you're all alone!
Junie-kinda…
TenTen-mmm…would you like to move in with me?
Junie-really?
TenTen-just till Anko comes back so you don't feel lonely
Junie-That would be great, thanks a lot TenTen! (hugs her)
Gai-so what are you all doing?
Rock Lee-Gai-sensei! We were training!
Gai-why I can see that Lee…who is she?
TenTen-she is my best friend in the world! Junie-Chan!
Junie-hi!
Gai-why she's full of youth!
TenTen-Junie, he is our sensei Gai
Gai-nice to meet you Junie-Chan
Rock Lee-she is still in ninja academy
Gai-are you?
Junie-yes, I'll graduate in a few months
Gai-and may I wonder, what is your specialty?
TenTen-she specializes in wind control jutsu's
Gai-that's amazing! Could I see it?
Junie-yeah!
TenTen-Lee? Want to do the honors?
Rock Lee-yeah, this ought to be interesting
Junie-ok… (poses her hands) jutsu blast of wind!
Rock Lee-(flies away)
Gai-my…that's an amazing jutsu!
Junie-thanks…
Neji-guess you're not as useless as I thought
Junie-well…it's nice to hear that from ninjas
TenTen-c'mon let's go get your things
Junie-yep!
Rock Lee-Junie-Chan!! You're the best!!
Junie-thanks!
TenTen-I think he likes you…
Junie-(blushes)
The months went by, and finally the day came and Junie passed her exam with honors becoming officially a ninja. Now she awaits the next step to reaching her dream. After her graduation she walked alone to her parent's grave and left a bouquet of white roses.
Junie-mom…dad…today I became a ninja! I'm keeping the promise I made you dad…I'll be the best…promise! I wish you could both see me…I've become stronger…(tears) I miss you both so much…although I don't feel lonely anymore…Kiba and Hinata are always with me, and Anko has taken good care of me these past years, I also met a girl named TenTen and she's so good with me, even Naruto has become my friend…you know…I'll make you guys proud…I promise!