Do you know how difficult it is to come up with a new disclaimer, braid my hair, talk on the phone, brush my cat, and wrap my ankle, all at the same time? Neither do I. I'm slow, not stupid. But there's no way I'd be able to multi-task and create Naruto. So Naruto isn't mine, because I can't do anything without multi-tasking. Ooh, I like this song…
Mizu returned to Tazuna's home, a soft blush creeping across her cheeks as she replaced her mask. She almost ran into Kakashi when she tried to slip in the door without notice.
"Where've you been?" he asked.
"Why do you care? You're not my father."
"But this is my mission."
"And I'm not trying to take it from you, Hatake. But I am higher than you, so I do not have to follow your orders. Technically, I can leave any time."
"So why don't you?"
Mizu paused down the hall, her back to Kakashi. A blush crept across her face, thinking of Haku. "Maybe your squad interests me, Hatake. Maybe, after all you closed-minded adults are retired and Uzamaki's Hokage, maybe I'll start training gennin. You know there wouldn't be a better teacher anywhere." She continued to her room.
The next few days passed uneventfully. Mizu met Haku every night. They would stay together until either the sun would start to come up or Mizu would doze off, in which case Haku would carry her to her room and leave.
Mizu trailed the group and Tazuna to the bridge. They left Naruto behind; he had stayed out late training again, and would be nothing but a hindrance if it came to a fight.
Mizu glanced around uneasily at the thickening mist. "No… Haku…" she thought worriedly. She turned out the mindless chatter, filling with dread. She closed her eyes, strengthening her other senses. She couldn't smell or taste anything but the water in the air. There was one scent, though, just subtle enough to be difficult to place. As they drew closer, it clicked.
"Blood," Mizu breathed,
Her eyes slid closed again, and she listened. She heard Haku's voice, and Zabuza's the blood drained from her face. "The battle begins," she whispered.
About time, don't you think? I mean, they've known each other for a year, and they're only now getting around to fighting. Have fun with the next few chapters. You know what's coming! Sorry it took so long to update, but fear not! I've been transferring all my written work into my Mac, which then will be put on a jump drive and transferred to the internet for all of you to read. Reviews, S'il vous plait! Vous connaissez je vous adore!