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Warnings: I do not own Naruto. Rated "M" for language right now, but there is a possibility of lemons later.

Chapter 2:The Stranger Purpose

"MAN was he CUTE! If he was just a sample of what this backwards town has to offer, than this trip might not be a total loss after all." Myra ran towards the Hokage building, glancing back over her shoulder at least once to see if the blue eyed hottie was still watching her. She was late, very late in getting to the village. There was no real excuse for her lateness; except she had gotten separated from her 'guides'. They went off one way and she went another. Next thing she knew she was lost in the forest. Good thing her relatives had the good sense to teach her the language. Myra could speak it really well. It was the reading she had problems with.

Myra skidded to a halt in front of the Hokage Building. She looked up at the very top of the building and the tree it next to it. At the top she could make out two large black birds sitting on a window sill.

"Now I find you!" she yelled to them. The two birds dove off the window sill in a flutter of wings and circled each other as they came down to their master. The large black raven landed in the tree just to Myra's left, the other slightly smaller raven landed on Myra's outstretched arm. She stroked its feathers gently. "I'm glad that I found you." She chided them. Myra turned to the sound of a bang and a puff of smoke. When the smoke had cleared a tall man with white hair and a mask stood before the startled girl. He smiled under his mask and spoke with a soft calming tone.

"You must be Myra Ravenheart." Kakashi pointed to the ravens, "Your friends arrived here early this morning with out you and the Lady Tsunade was about to send out a search party." Myra let out a sigh of relief.

"I am glad I finally made it. For a while there, I didn't think I would ever get here." There was relief in her tone and a bit of exhaustion. She had been pushing herself hard to get to the village. There was a part of her that really wanted to get this whole 'training' thing over with. She appreciated the idea of getting to travel to a different country, but she didn't understand why it had to be here in Konohagakure. Why couldn't she stay in America? Just what was her Father and Grandfather trying to get her to learn anyway.

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Myra stood in cabin doorway looking rather angry.

"More jutsu, what the hell do I need to learn more jutsu for?" Myra conveyed to two men sitting on the floor around a small fire.

The oldest of the men spoke first. "Because it is these people that can help you harness your powers. You have learned all you can here from me. There is more knowledge that you can obtain from Princess Tsunade and her people." The old man puffed on his pipe.

The younger man spoke in a consoling tone "Honey, I know that you didn't choose this life. It was sort of put upon you. I know that you want to be a normal girl. But the fact of the matter is you have a gift that no one here understands or knows how to teach you to utilize better. If you want to learn more you must go. Besides, it is customary for the next leader of the clan to go." The man stood and hugged his daughter. "You must do as Grandfather and I ask. You must go to Princess Tsunade and learn from her and her people. They are the key to achieving your full potential."

Myra looked at her father with tears in her eyes and hugged him. Then she wiped her tears and turned to her Grandfather with resolution.

"I will go Grandfather." Myra bowed her head and continued to shed tears. "I know no one can go with me, but may I take Ed and Poe?" she looked up with her brown eyes pleading.

The old man puffed on his pipe again. Then he blew out the smoke and watched it swirl. Even a man as old as he was could not resist a look like that from her. "Yes child. You may take them with you. They will help guide your way. But be careful my child, Ed has a nasty temper when you do not feed him well. Poe will pull out your hair if you do not pay her enough attention."

Myra's face broke into a smile. "They only do that to you Grandfather."

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Kakashi could tell the girl was contemplating something important. He waited for a few moments and coughed a little to bring her out of her thoughts.

"I think it is time we went up and met with Lady Tsunade." His smile was still beneath his mask. Myra nodded and moved the raven on her arm to her shoulder. The larger raven took flight again and headed back up to the window sill. There was another flutter of wings and the smaller raven left Myra's shoulder to join its friend on the sill. The monumental climb to the top floors, where the office of the Hokage was located, became a little tedious for Myra. She thought "Ed and Poe have things way too easy."

Kakashi and Myra entered the office of the Hokage. Myra was panting a little, but she had a smile on her face. The raven haired girl turned to an older woman with blonde hair and brown eyes looking a little annoyed. The two ravens had perched on Tsunade's desk and were making a mess of things.

"Edgar… Poe… Get off the nice lady's desk. I am here safe, no thanks to you two. So much for being my guides. Go out and play I will call for you later." There was a rush of wind and a flutter of wings. The two ravens whooshed out the open window and out of sight. Tsunade looked less annoyed, but was now cleaning up the mess left by the ravens. Myra smirked and stood there for a moment while Tsunade gave her the once over.

"So you are the Ravenheart?" The blonde Hokage asked with a tone of finality. The impressive woman looked stern and like she was disappointed with Myra. Myra was a bit nervous.

"Ye – yes. I am Myra Ravenheart. And I have come to Konohagakure to be under the tutelage of the Great…" Tsunade interrupted the planned speech.

"No need for ceremony here child. I know very well why you have come to Konohagakure. You are a little late to start your training as a genin. So I am not sure why you have come." Tsunade had an icy chill in her voice. Myra felt a little relieved. She wasn't going to have to train. They were going to send her home. "Maybe they will let me stay and sight see for a while?" Myra was trying to look serious, even though a smirk broke the seriousness of the situation. She wasn't going to fight with the big boss lady.

"I am sorry that I am not worthy to be trained. I guess I will just take in the sights of Konohagakure and be on my way. Can I go now?" Myra said with a hint of sarcasm. Tsunade's eyes widened and Kakashi coughed to cover up the laugh. The blonde Hokage squinted at the tall girl.

"You aren't getting out of this that easily. I know your father, and I know your grandfather. Your father achieved ANBU Captain before he was summoned back home. Your Grandfather was a great healer and helped build the hospital to what it is today. If you are anything like they are, I am sure you are a very talented shinobi." Tsunade scolded the girl.

Myra fumed for a moment. She didn't like being compared with her father or her grandfather. She wanted to be her own person. She didn't want to be what someone else thought she needed to be. Myra closed her eyes for a moment and calmed herself.

"So there is no chance that I can get out of this training thing? I am stuck here for the next 5 or more years?" Myra sighed.

"I am afraid you are here until you learn what you must, or you die, which ever comes first." Tsunade's tone lightened. "But I have only heard of your abilities from correspondence with your father. Both the teachers and I would like to test those abilities to better gauge what level you are truly at. SAKURA!" Tsunade yelled. Moments later the pink haired girl entered the office. Myra and Sakura looked at each other. It was an uncomfortable moment for Myra.

"Yes Ma'am?" Sakura turned to the Hokage.

"This is Myra Ravenheart. Take her to the dorms. We have an apartment ready for her. It's right next to Naruto-kun's." Tsunade kept her serious tone. Kakashi was still trying not to laugh uncontrollably. "You have the rest of the day to rest and prepare, tomorrow we will test your skills." Tsunade smirked with anticipation.

"Right… I can't wait…." Myra looked crest fallen. "What the hell ever. I guess I'm stuck. Well I will go rest and figure out how to escape later." She turned to Sakura, who had her head tilted slightly to one side. "Take me to my prison." Myra paused for a moment. She needed to snap Sakura out of that staring spell. "Hey! Oh mighty Pink One… Let's move out." Sakura's eyes widened and her fists clenched. Sakura liked this new upstart for some reason. It was a core feeling. Sakura knew that this new girl was going to make things interesting for sure, but Myra was going to annoy a few people in the process.