I woke up.
Me: "Phew, it was just a dream."
Aida was asleep still. Wait, but how did I get back into the house? Aida rolled over smiling. I just stared, I couldn't help it. I missed her so much..
Aida: "So, you were training hard last night."
Gahhh! She's awake! I quickly turned like I wasn't staring at her.
Me: "Yea, thanks for bringing me back upstairs."
Aida: "No problem! It's a nice area you have down there to train. I will definitely be using it a lot, if you don't mind."
Me: "Not at all, since you have to stay inside, it will be perfectly fine."
We both got up and got ready. Aida went downstairs to train. I decided I would go take a walk outside. I opened the door, walked out, and locked it back. Just as I started walking towards the forest, I heard footsteps coming up from behind.
Tetroz: "What's up Tenzo! Going out for a walk? Mind if I tag along?"
Me: "Hey Tetroz, sure, why not."
We both walked out through the forest. Kicking rocks here and there and just basking in the awkward silence. We soon came up to a small training spot.
Tetroz: "Remember this spot Tenzo?"
Me: "Of course, how can I forget such a dreadful place.."
Tetroz: "It wasn't all that bad! This is where we first met after all!"
In fact, this was the spot where we first met, and became lifelong friends. I remember like it was only yesterday…
-Flashback-
Metaku: "Look at these two losers training over here! They aren't even training together! Ha! How can you get better if you just train by yourself!?"
Metaku was an older boy, who graduated from the Academy while we were in it. He was a fresh Genin, and a cocky one at that.
Tetroz: "Metaku, just beat it. You need to go train yourself too!"
Metaku: "What did you just say to me shrimp?"
Metaku walked up to Tetroz and pushed him down.
Metaku: "You better stay down punk! Before I really have to mess you up!"
Tetroz didn't listen though. Instead he stood back up and started laughing.
Tetroz: "What's a punk like you going to do?"
Metaku reared back and was ready to throw in a heavy blow to Tetroz' face when..
*BAM*
I jumped at him and kicked him on the side of the face, causing him to fly back. He slowly got up and let out a very awkward call.
*Shoowoohhaaa!*
Two other guys came out of the forest to the training grounds.
Me: "These two must be his squad members."
Tetroz: "Yep! Let's stand our ground though. We are going to show them what true shinobi look like!"
I smile and nodded at him. The two new guys ran at us with kunai in their hands, with intent to kill. Metaku was running behind him, this time with some sort of iron gloves on his hands.
Me: "Earth Release: Double Fist Rock!"
Rocks formed around both of my hands, I then ran towards both of the guys in the front and..
*BOOM*
The two guys went flying back, knocked unconscious. I then fell from using too much of my chakra using the only technique I knew. Metaku was up to Tetroz.
Tetroz: "Let's dance."
Metaku came in for the punch but Tetroz quickly dodged it, sliding under his left arm. Tetroz then took his kunai and tapped the bottom end of it right under Metaku's left arm and..
*BAM*
Metaku's left arm instantly went limp. All Metaku could think to do was start crying. He took off running, followed by the other two who had just gained some consciousness back.
Me: "Whoa..you didn't have to break his arm!"
Tetroz: "I didn't, I just simply paralyzed it for the moment."
Tetroz smiled and started laughing, I slightly laughed, as I was still exhausted from overusing what little chakra I had.
Tetroz: "You shouldn't rely on ninjutsu for petty fights like this. You should work on your hand to hand combat to save chakra and time."
I nodded in agreement. I then stood up and we walked up to each other. We both smiled and thanked each other for the help. Then Tetroz put his hand out.
Tetroz: "You and I make a good team, and you seem really cool. Let's make a promise right here, right now. Let's promise to be best friends and have each other's back no matter what!"
I smiled and threw my arm out and we shook on it.
Me: "Deal."
-Flashback Over-
I looked over at Tetroz and he had his hand out, smiling. I shook his hand and gave a smile back.
Tetroz: "I'm glad you remember. I just wanted to make sure you remembered before I asked this. So, what is really up?"
I sighed.
Me: "Well, it is a long story."
I started to explain the issues and everything. The assassination, the report, Mao, Aida. He just listened and understood everything. He took everything to heart and when I was done, explaining everything, he stood up, and started laughing.
Tetroz: "Tenzo, what have you gotten us into now?"
I smiled, knowing that he pretty much just said he will help me out.
Me: "I'm sure it's nothing we can't handle."