Please accept my apologies! I haven't been on the computer for the past five weeks! I am truely and deeply sorry. Please allow me to explain myself. I am in a program called Upward Bound. It's a college program for high school students. Us involved in the program stay in dorms and take the classes we're going to take next year during the whole month of June to help prepare us. Since I'm involved in this program, I haven't been able to get on for the past five weeks from all the constant homework, but I'm finally done for the summer. I'm getting to work on my stories A.S.A.P. Thank you so much for your patience! And once again, I am truely sorry for the wait!
Are you thirsty for blood?
Konohamaru
I helped Naruto get up and pulled his clean clothes out of my bag. "Here." I handed them to him. "I washed them for you." I smiled.
"Oh, thanks." He took them from me. Iruka smiled at us.
"You two better get ready. You have to have your pictures taken today," he reminded us. Naruto laughed.
"I almost forgot." Naruto grinned.
"I'll meet you there, Naruto-kun. I have to get ready," I told him.
"Where are you going?" he asked.
"Oh, that's right. I haven't told you yet. I found a small apartment to stay in. I didn't want to be a burden to you," I explained
"But you never were one," he told me. "I really liked your company," he said sadly.
"I'll visit you as often as I can, okay?" I promised. He just nodded. "Later, Naruto-kun. Bye, Iruka Sensei." I waved, walking away.
I took a quick shower, dried my hair with my new hair dryer, and straightened it. I also applied some make-up: concealer, mascara, and eye-liner. I changed into my clean clothes and grabbed my messenger bag. It had everything I needed in it. I put on my black ninja sandals and walked out the door.
I was walking in town when a particular store caught my interest. All the bright colors made me curious. I walked in, making the bell ring. It was a candy store. I wasn't too fond of sweets, but there was one special box that caught my eye. It was chocolate Pocky. I grabbed about five of the small boxes and paid for them. "I wonder if Naruto-kun likes Pocky," I thought out loud, putting one in my mouth.
I continued walking when I saw a mysterious figure with a paper bag on his head. It was wearing Naruto's jumpsuit. "Hi, Naruto-kun!" I greeted.
"How'd you know it was me?" he asked.
"Girls intuition." I smiled.
"Oh, okay. What are you eating?" he asked curiously.
"What's on your head?" I questioned. He looked left then right and pulled me into an alley. He took off the paper bag to reveal the devil's artwork.
I got an anime sweat drop. "Do you like it? I've been working on it all morning!" he exclaimed, throwing his arms in the air.
"It's… amazing," I spoke with an anime sweat drop. He smiled and put the bag back over his head. There were two holes cut out of it so he could see.
"I want it to be a surprise, so I don't want anyone to see it," he said.
"Fascinating," I commented sarcastically.
"Believe it!" Naruto cheered. "So, what's in your mouth?" he asked again.
"Oh, this? It's Pocky. It's like chocolate on a biscuit. You want one?" I asked, pulling the box out of my black bag. I handed him a piece and he took a bite.
"This is awesome!" he yelled. He quickly ate it and smiled at me. "Can I have another!?" he begged.
"It's may I, and yes, you may," I said, handing him his own box and walking out of the alley. He followed me. He ran to catch up with me and stood at my left.
"Which way was the Hokage Building again?" I asked. Now it was his turn to get an anime sweat drop.
You're not good with directions, are you?" he asked. I smiled.
"Not at all. I used to always have my friends walk me home back in America." I smiled. He laughed.
We made it to the Hokage building and walked to where we were told meet. One by one, one of us would walk to the roof to have our picture taken. There were people whispering and occasionally looking at Naruto and me. "I wonder what they're talking about," Naruto thought out loud.
"Oh gee, I wonder," I said sarcastically.
"What do you mean?" the oblivious Naruto questioned.
"They're probably talking about the bag on your head," I told him. He only laughed.
It was my turn to have my picture taken. I walked up to the roof and took my seat in the center. The photographer was old and bald. I sat up straight and stared at the camera.
"Come on. Smile for the camera," he told me. I showed the fakest, most pathetic smile known to mankind. It was quite pitiful. He sighed. "Say cheese," he said, taking the picture.
I grabbed my paperwork and waited for Naruto. He came running out of the door. He took a seat and smiled. "You have to show your face." The photographer sighed, annoyed.
"Oh! I almost forgot!" Naruto laughed, taking off the paper bag. The old man's eye twitched.
"Listen, kid. You sure you want me to take your picture like that?" he asked.
"Just do it! Come on already!" Naruto yelled, waving his arms up and down. "Come on! Come on!" Naruto continued. The man sighed again.
"Don't blame me later," he spoke. "Say cheese!" the old man said, taking the picture. Naruto posed dramatically. I got an anime sweat drop.
We left the building to go to the academy. Naruto was bragging about how cool his picture was, so I just tuned him out. We entered the building. "I better go wash this off!" he said, heading towards the bathroom.
"Okay," I answered and went to the room the Hokage was at. I looked over my registration paper on my way there.
NINJA REGISTRATION FORM
Registration Number: 1805437
Date of Birth: February 21
Age: 12 Sign: PICSES
It had my profile that I filled out myself. I wrote my hobbies and dream for the future. My dream was to find true happiness and my hobbies were training, hanging out with my friends, and recording memories. Memories… It's only been two days since I've seen my friends, but it felt like an eternity. 'I wonder how they're doing,' I pondered.
I entered the room and handed the Hokage my form. He smiled at me. He was about to say something when the door slammed open.
"Naruto Uzumaki has arrived!" Naruto announced, giving me an anime sweat drop. He ran over to the Hokage and shoved his registration paper in his face. The Hokage sighed and took it from him.
Naruto took a seat and I stood by him. Naruto rubbed the back of his head, laughing.
"Hmm," was the only the only thing the Hokage had to say.
"At first, you know, I couldn't figure out exactly how to do it. It took me like three hours to work it out and stuff, but finally, I got it. Like an art project on my face, only cooler." Naruto laughed.
"Take it again," the Third Hokage ordered.
"Hm? No way!" Naruto yelled, appalled.
"We can't accept this photo," the Hokage spoke.
"Yeah? Well, I'm not doing it again!" Naruto shouted. I sighed. The two had an anger, staring contest.
Naruto growled. "Transform!" he shouted. Naruto transformed into a naked blonde and blew a kiss at the Hokage. "Pretty please, Lord Hokage?" Naruto asked.
The Third Hokage blinked a few times, and then fell back out of his seat with a major nose bleed. I covered my face with my right hand, ashamed. 'I can't believe I know these perverts,' I thought. Naruto transformed back into himself and stood there, shocked. His face was slightly purple. "Nice," I muttered sarcastically. 'How can the Hokage fall for such a thing?' I asked myself. 'Men,' I sighed.
The door slightly opened, earning my attention. I tuned the two out to try and figure out what was behind the door. "That's the Sexy Jutsu you say?" the Hokage questioned, wiping his nose with a tissue. "Very tricky. Much too tricky. Don't do it again," the Hokage continued. Naruto laughed nervously, rubbing the back of his head. "And where is your headband, Naruto? You're supposed to be wearing it."
"Oh, I'm not putting it on until the orientation. I don't want to mess it up," Naruto explained.
'How can you mess up a headband?' my mind questioned as I turned to face him.
"So you want your headband nice, but your photo which is supposed to identify you makes you look like a clown," the Hokage stated. "It's for ninja training and missions which is the key to your future. Look at this picture; you can't even tell who it is."
"Well, fine! How am I supposed to know all this complicated stuff anyway?" Naruto asked. Another sound came from the door.
"Hmm?" the Hokage question.
"Three, two, one," I counted down.
The door swung open and the nine-year-old Konohamaru came charging in with a shuriken in his right hand. "Old man, I challenge you!" the munchkin yelled, running towards the Hokage.
"Huh?" Naruto questioned.
"I'm going to defeat you and become the Fifth Hokage!" Konohamaru yelled. The kid stepped on his scarf and fell face first on the ground. I looked to see Naruto's expression. He looked dumbfounded. I then looked back over at Konohamaru who was still lying on the floor.
"Eh-h," Naruto sighed. Konohamaru cringed on the floor, in pain. He was holding his face and whining. Next, Ebisu came running in. He gasped when he saw Konohamaru lying on the floor. Konohamaru sat up, still holding is face.
"Something tripped me!" he complained. Ebisu looked around the room then back at Konohamaru.
"Are you okay, Honorable Grandson!" he asked. "And by the way, there's nothing in here for you to trip on. It's pretty flat," Ebisu explained. Naruto had an annoyed look on his face.
Konohamaru looked up at me, then at Naruto. Ebisu also looked over at us. Once he saw Naruto, he gasped again. He smirked. He knew the Nine-Tailed Fox was sealed inside Naruto already. I remained unemotional as I stared at Konohamaru.
Konohamaru walked up to us and pointed at Naruto. "All right! You're the one who tripped me, aren't you?" the shrimp questioned. Naruto got an anime vein, stood up, and grabbed Konohamaru by the scarf.
"You tripped over your own feet, dork!" Naruto shouted.
"Naruto, put the kid down," I warned.
"Hey, you! Take your hands off of him right now!" Ebisu ordered. "He's the honorable grandson of the Honorable Third Hokage!" Ebisu yelled.
"Hmm?" Naruto closed his eyes, still holding Konohamaru's scarf. He looked down at Konohamaru, annoyed. Konohamaru glared; then he smiled confidently.
"What's the matter?! Huh?! I thought you were going to hit me, tough guy! Afraid 'cause the Hokage is my grandfather?!" Konohamaru asked smugly. Naruto glared.
"I don't care if he's your grandmother!" Naruto punched the kid over the head, "So believe it!" I sighed. Konohamaru gasped as he fell to the floor. Ebisu was panicking next to the Third Hokage. The Hokage just remained calm as though nothing was happening.
"This is not looking good," the Hokage sighed.
'I'm bored,' I thought to myself, looking out the window.
"Listen carefully," Ebisu instructed Konohamaru, "You are the honorable grandson of the Honorable Third Hokage. You cannot let rift raft like this draw you into a fight, even though he deserves it."
I rolled my eyes. 'I hate lectures,' I thought. Konohamaru looked at the ground.
"You see, he's far beneath you. You mustn't stoop to his level. As your elite ninja trainer, I am never wrong so that means I'm always right. I'm far above the other trainers, so heed my every word," Ebisu bragged. "Your goal is to become the next Hokage and I can teach you the best way to do it," he continued.
I finally got sick of hearing his lecture and snuck out of the room. I walked down the hallway, hearing footsteps behind me. I turned to see Naruto smiling at me. "Wait up, Kaitlyn-chan!" he called after me. I stopped to let him catch up. We walked out of the academy while he complained about how that little brat had what was coming to him. We were walking through the village. Naruto lost ideas of what to talk about so we were quiet for the moment. Naruto had his hands in his pockets.
"Here he comes," I said quietly.
"Here who comes?" Naruto asked. "Hmm?" he thought out loud, hearing something behind us. We turned around to see something wrapped up in a sheet that matched the ground. I shook my head. "Hmm," Naruto thought to himself. "Mhmm," Naruto pondered.
I sighed and kept walking with Naruto at my side. Naruto growled and turned around. He pointed behind him and shouted, "I know that you're following me, so just give it up!" Konohamaru was hiding behind a blanket that matched the fence. Naruto twitched. "That's so obvious, it's pathetic!" he yelled. Konohamaru laughed and revealed his face to us.
"Saw through my disguise, huh? The rumors about you are true. You're good," Konohamaru complemented.
'It doesn't take much to impress children here,' I thought to myself.
Konohamaru walked up to us and pointed at Naruto. "All right! I'll be your apprentice and you'll be my trainer!" Konohamaru explained.