Okay! I'm back! I want to give a special thanks to cathyscloud9 for being my first reviewer!
Anyway, I want you guys to give suggestions and I can work with them. Some characters may be just a tad OOC but not by much. I'll try to keep them as in character as I can.
Kira out! ENJOY!
DISCLAIMER: I OWN NOTHING EXCEPT NATSUMI!
A small monarch butterfly flew by an open window. Softly fluttering its delicate wings, the butterfly quietly enters the small window. The rays from the sun peeked through, illuminating the small creature.
Quickly finding its target, the insect landed.
If someone looked, they would see that the butterfly landed on a person. That person, being a young teenage girl currently sleeping by said window.
Natsumi's POV
I awoke from my sleep when I felt something soft land on me. Slowly, I opened my eyes as to not get blinded by the sun's rays. My vision was still blurry from the sleep I had from the previous night.
When I finally had my vision under control, I felt rather than saw something on my nose. With wide, cross-eyed eyes, I saw that there was a small butterfly just sitting on my face. Giving off a small chuckle, I raised my hand to my face with my palm facing the ceiling.
I was pleased when the small insect fluttered to my hand, now resting comfortably on my palm. Gently depositing it onto my window, I decided it was time for me to start my day.
Walking over to my closet, I selected a mesh top that ended at my waist with a kimono style top with sleeves that completely covered my hands. Next was a pair of Chinese fighting pants (think of Ten-Ten) and bandages that covered from both of my ankles to my shins. On my feet were the standard ninja sandals. Weapon pouches were on my waist and my left leg. Hidden in my large sleeves were senbon needles and explosive tags.
Looking to the mirror by the door, I inspect myself. Staring back at me is a thin female with piercing black eyes. Long raven hair falling in soft curls falls to the middle of her back with two pieces framing her face. Silver streaks could be seen going the length of her hair. Porcelain white skin could be seen; free of any blemishes. Lastly, was the Konaha headband; the blue fabric tied snuggly around her neck. In all, I looked like any other girl in the village.
"Hmm…I wonder if the guys are here yet." I ask myself, tilting my head in thought. I was thinking of my two best friends: Naruto Uzumaki and, surprisingly, Shino Aburame! I had noticed that not many hang out or even attempt to get to know the shy bug user. Naruto on the other had had always been my friend. I must say, our meetings were some of the strangest I had experienced.
'CLANK'
Startled out of my thinking, I turn to my window where a small pebble now lays. 'What was that for? Who is it at this time?' I think to myself in wonder.
Approaching the window, I look around, trying to find the disturbance. I was about to give up, thinking it was one of the villagers, when someone called my name.
"Natsumi-chan!" I heard a familiar voice yell.
"Naruto, was that you that threw that rock?" I yelled back to him from my spot; giving a slight tilt of my head to show my, obvious, confusion as I stared at my blond friend. With an amused smile, I motioned for Naruto to join me in my apartment.
It seemed that the loveable idiot took the hint and jumped into my room via window. "Mi-chan, you better hurry up or we will be late for the academy!" he yelled excitedly. I simply looked over to him, showing a happy smile.
Naruto may be seen as an idiot to everyone but in fact he isn't. He pretends to be one even when I tell him not to. Oh well! That is kinda like Shino. He loves his bugs and would love for others to understand that. Not many want to get to know him because of it. Both of my friends are the outcasts in the village; and by default, so am I for being with them all of the time.
"So, are we meeting up with Shi, Naru?" I asked in wonder.
Naruto just smiled at me as he nodded his head, his blond locks swaying with each movement. "Yeah! He said that he was going to wait for us."
I laughed at that. Naru was never one for being with others. Especially those from a clan. However, we both made our way out of my small home, heading in the direction of the Konaha Park. "You do know that I'm not an academy student like you and Shi, right? I happen to be a Jonin already." I stated proudly as we made our way down the street.
Now you may be wondering how a-now- thirteen-year-old, is a Jonin and not a Genin. The answer is simple. I took the exam. I had been in the academy when I was younger; which I was only there for a few years before graduating at the age of eight. I became a Chūnin only two years later. I spent the last three years as Chūnin before recently becoming a Jonin.
"Yeah, yeah… I know that Mi. Your dad has been training you since you were in the academy. Though, do you think that he will notice you in the class?" he asked with worry evident in his bright blue eyes.
"No, I don't think so. I haven't seen him in years and I doubt he remembers me." I look down in thought as an image of a boy pops into my head. 'It's not like I want him to remember who I am.' I glare at the ground beneath my feet, 'I'm not that little girl anymore.'
A tap on my shoulder snaps me out of my thoughts. Looking up, I face my energetic friend. " You may be Kakashi's daughter now, but he is still your brother." He says with a serious expression. He looks away and towards the direction of the park before a huge grin spreads across his face. "Shi is waiting just up ahead!" he exclaims. I chuckle at my friends antics as he runs ahead of me in order to meet up with the last of our trio.
Looking over in the direction he ran, I see Naruto talking another person. When I get closer I notice that it's my favorite bug boy! A grin automatically shows on my face as I make my way to them. "Shino! Are you ready for today?" I ask as I get closer.
He turns to face me after talking to Naru; giving me a simple nod in response. "I am prepared for what may happen. Though, I do wonder something." He says in confusion. Naru and I both share a look before glancing at our silent companion. "For what purpose does Iruka-Sensei need a Jonin to attend our class?"
A small laugh escapes my lips at this. The boys look at each other before turning back to my laughing form; confusion clearly written on their faces.
"Now that you mention it Shino… I'm wondering the same thing…" Naruto replies to his friend.
Once my laughing is under control, I looked up to my two friends. "He asked me to be there when you guys get your teams. I can't tell you why. That's a secret." I answer them mischievously. "Anyway, I need to get you two to the academy. Iruka won't be happy if I make you two late."
With that said, the three of us turn and make our way towards the academy. Along the way, many of the villagers glare and whisper amongst themselves regarding Naruto. Comments could be heard directed to the blond beside me. Facing the gossipers, I give them a glare that makes them shut up. I scoff at the people. They don't know anything about him! They have no right to do anything to Naruto!
Casting a glance, I see that Naruto is happily ignoring the comments. Finally I notice that we are at the academy gates. I blink in surprise. 'When did we get here?' "Come on you two. To class with you!" I playfully shout to them. Naruto just gives a fox like grin and dashes off to the class, dragging a reluctant Shino behind him. I simply laugh at my little brother figure.
Looking around, I spot the window of Iruka's class. With a smirk, I leap on to the window frame, tapping the glass with my knuckles. This effectively startled some of the students and Iruka. Waving my hand at him I motion for him to open the window. As Iruka made his way over to me, the student closest to the window allowed me entrance. I was not surprised to find Sasuke Uchiha be the one to allow me in.
"Thanks kid." I gave a simple thanks to the raven haired kid. 'He sure has grown up. He looks more and more like his mom.' I thought with a fond smile as I made my way to Iruka's side at the front of the room.
"Ah, Natsumi! I see you finally made it to the room!" Iruka greets me with a friendly smile on his face. "Why don't you tell the kids who you are?"
I shrug in reply, "Sure, why not." I look towards the class of confused Genin. "My name is Natsumi Hatake. I will be here to assist Iruka in team placements. And just for the record, I'm a Jonin so don't try anything stupid while I am here. I will also be an assistant instructor for a team of my choosing." I finish looking directly at the class.
"Alright. From today on you are all Genin." Iruka states proudly. He then goes on to say how important being a Genin is and what they do. After this he starts to get to the point of today. "We," he motions to me, "will be splitting you all into teams. There will be three to a team that will be led by a Jonin captain. The first team…" he starts listing off all the students into what team they will be placed on.
"Team 7 will consist of Naruto Uzumaki," Naruto seemed to snap out of whatever dazed state he was in, "Sakura Haruno," said girl banged her head on the table while Naru jumped for joy, "And Sasuke Uchiha," the roles were reversed while said boy glared in the direction of Iruka and I, "Lead by Kakashi Hatake." He finishes.
"Hey! Iruka-Sensei, Natsumi-nee, why does a great ninja like me, have to be paired up with a Teme like Sasuke?!" Naruto exclaimed in anger towards his teacher and I.
Iruka and I just sighed at the blonde's outburst. I looked over to Iruka to see his reaction. What I saw made me want to laugh! My poor friend looked like he wanted to kill someone!
Deciding to take pity on both of them, I answered for the enraged Chūnin. "Because Naruto," I started, catching said boys attention, "we decided to place the best scoring Genin with the worst scoring Genin in hopes of the both of them exceling." I finished in a bored tone, looking between Naruto and Sasuke. "Sasuke is the top Shinobi in the class while you were the worst."
This didn't please him as he started to sulk in his seat. Giving a sigh, I cast a glance to Sasuke. The kid really had grown up in the years I hadn't seen him. His appearance hadn't changed much from what I could see. The traditional high collar-style shirt, of the Uchiha clan, in a royal blue color, with the Uchiwa fan on his back. White shorts went to the tops of his knees with his weapons pouch on his right thigh. Grey arm warmers went from his wrists to his elbows. Bandages covered both of his shins with the standard blue ninja sandals on his feet. Lastly, the Konaha headband was secured on his forehead, keeping his bangs from entering his eyes.
His raven colored hair spiked out in the back while parts of it framed his face. Onyx eyes, that once held happiness, looked forward emotionally. Over all, Sasuke was the ideal guy for a girl. Too bad for everyone that he ignores all the girls that aim for his affections. I snicker at the thought of all the young females that want to get with him.
By the time I had finished examining the young teen; Iruka had already finished calling all the teams. I simply blinked in confusion.
"Okay, after lunch you will all meet with your Jonin Sensei. Be back in one hour to meet up. Dismissed!" With that, all the students walked out of the room for the next hour.
"Well, I'm leaving too. I'll be back when the kids arrive. I have to go find my dad." I state to Iruka. I get a hum in reply to show his approval. I swiftly walk out of the building and go to the place I knew to find the lazy ninja.
The Memorial Stone.
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