6) Photographs – Masako Gin

Ayumi walked down the streets of Konoha with team Gai. She smirked at Gai's sullen expression and walked slowly towards the west side of Konoha. Behind her she could hear Rock Lee arguing with Tenten.

Then at the far end of the town she stopped at a worn down house. She then knocked on the door and to Team Gai's surprise a little girl of age five or six opened the door. Her hair was forest green and her eyes were like the color of water. Her face was pale and drained of color. She was obviously sick and her face instantly brightened as she saw the raven haired beauty.

"Ayu-neesan!" She chirped excitedly.

"Miss me?" Ayumi mused, and ruffled the girl's hair. The little girl nodded her head furiously and hugged the young Tenshi.

She then diverted her eyes to the unfamiliar faces behind her, and her smile faltered.

"Nee-san… who're they?" She asked suspiciously. Ayumi chuckled in amusement and hugged the girl tighter.

"Gin-chan, the one with the pale eyes is Hyuuga Neji, the girl is Tenten, the older guy with the weird looking face is Gai-senpai-"

"Hey!" Gai interrupted and knitted his huge eyebrows together and glared. Ayumi giggled and continued where she left off.

"And that is his mini-me is Rock Lee."

"Yo!"

Gin held on to the hem of Ayumi's shirt tightly and glared at the newly introduced acquaintances.

"This is Masako Gin." Gin tugged on Ayumi shirt and whispered,

"Nee-chan, I don't like them…" Ayumi let out a sweat drop and sighed.

"Gin-chan, they're going to be treating us tonight. They'll buy you any kind of food you like okay?" The little girl's face instantly brightened and announced loudly.

"Never mind. I like them!" Team Gai stared at her, and gave the green haired girl a baffled look.

"Gin- chan, where's Masako-san? I'd like to let her know that I'm borrowing you tonight." Ayumi smiled.

"Mommy's inside." She grinned. "I'll go get her." She instantly ran inside to get her mother. Within moments a woman around the age thirty showed walked towards the door.
"Ayumi-chan." The woman said fondly.

"Masako-san." Ayumi greeted. "How's Gin-chan's condition?"

"She's fine." She laughed heartily. "Thank you so much for taking care of my Gin these past few weeks Ayumi-chan."

"It's no problem Masako-san. Gin-chan is very important to me as well."

"Mommy can I go with Ayu-neechan to get dinner! These people said they would treat me!" Gin interrupted, as she pointed the silent group behind her. She was restless from being inside for such a long time.

Ayumi looked back and smirked. She had forgotten she had brought Team Gai with her.

"Well I suppose so, but behave alright Gin?"

"Of course. I always behave." Gin said curtly. She crossed her arms and let out a huff.

"I'll make sure she doesn't cause trouble Masako-san." Ayumi reassured. Gin let out a harsh cough and stuck her tongue out. "Let's go Ayu-neechan!" She whined.

"Alright, alright." She laughed. "Bye Masako-san."

The older woman waved bye, and as they went out of sight, she went inside.

Ayumi watched Gin skip with Tenten, Neji and Lee. She was pretty energetic for a sick child. She smiled to herself and looked over at the younger girl.

"You care for her quite a bit, don't you." Gai stated. Ayumi raised an eyebrow and giggled.

"Yeah, obviously. She's like the little sister I've never had." She said fondly.

"What kind of condition does she have?" Gai asked. He was curious.

Ayumi smile declined and she hesitated.

"We don't know." Her voice suddenly became distant and she continued. "She would collapse at random times and she's almost always fatigued and at times she would cough up blood. The doctors said whatever she has… its terminal…" She sighed sadly and looked up in the dark night sky.

"Ayu-neechan! I want Barbeque!" Gin pouted. Ayumi's lips curved into a small smile and nodded at the contented girl.

Time has gone by pretty fast that day.

Then they finally arrived at the Barbeque shop. Gin cheered loudly and coughed again. "Gin, don't strain yourself okay." Ayumi sighed. Gin pouted and giggled.

"Nee-chan! I want pork Barbeque!"

"Alright. Tell Gai-senpai what you want. After all he's going to be the one paying." She smirked. Gai groaned, and then quickly recovered.

"Alright! Order whatever you want! As the handsome green beast of Konoha, I will pay!" He grinned. Ayumi's left eye twitched and sent a blow onto the older man's head. "Ayu-chan!" He whined.

"Stop embarrassing me in front of Gin." She said with a tick mark obviously apparent on her head.

After they finish eating and escorted Gin home and parted with Team Gai

As she walked towards her house she sighed.

'Gin-chan doesn't have much longer to live…'

She paused. She herd some familiar voiced behind the bushes.

"Naruto this is all your fault!" a high pitched voice cried.

"If you didn't do your 'Oiroke no Jutsu' we'd be home by now! We wouldn't have to stay and train until ten!"

"Ne, Sakura-chan! I didn't think he'd take it that seriously…" Another voice whined.

Ayumi instantly knew who they were. She tried to sneak away unsuccessfully.

"Ayumi-chan~ you can come join us too you know." A lazy voice droned.

The three heads looked over at the bushes and Ayumi mentally slapped herself for not being as secretive.

"Um… hello…"

"Ayumi-chan!" Naruto yelled. She looked over at the group.

Their hair and skin was dirtied from the dirt on the group. There was scratches and blood on all three. Anyone with a brain can tell they've been training hard.

She smiled and stretched.

"Exactly how long have they been training…"

"We've been training all day Ayumi! All day! He's trying to kill us!" Naruto accused.

"Now, now Naruto. Don't be so rash. You brought it upon yourself." Kakashi mused.

Ayumi was clearly amused. It was shown all over her face.

"I don't see why we all have to be punished for his actions." Another voice mumbled.

Ayumi's eyes diverted to Sasuke. His words just fueled her amusement.

"Say, Kakashi-senpai. Why don't you let them go home? It's late." The raven haired girl giggled.

"Not until ten." He replied curtly.

"C'mon Kakashi. It's only Naruto's fault. I'm sure Sakura-san and Sasuke-san had nothing to do with it." She smiled. Her words were laced with amusement as she watched the blonde's jaw drop.

"Ayumi you traitor!"

"Alright." Kakashi sighed. "You guys may go home."

The two light haired genins cheered as the raven haired boy smirked.

"But-"

The two halted.

"Naruto you must walk Sakura home, and Sasuke you walk Ayumi home." He said. Amusement clearly laced his words. Sakura's jaw dropped and started to complain on how she wanted Sasuke to walk her home.

Ayumi raised an eyebrow as to question her senpai and sighed.

'I should of just left.'

A/n: LOL I'm sorry I took so long to update& such. Please continue to review and message me. I love everyone who reads my stories:')

Anyways. Masako Gin a little girl who is dying of a disease. Ayumi holds her close to her heart because she thinks of Gin as a little sister.

Oh and the Anon who reviewed.. LOL Don't hate me!