Memo: I'm really lazy right now... 'Kay, well this happens five days later. They met up with Baki, who was overjoyed to see Esther and sends them on their way to Konoha. Enjoy!! XD

Chapter 6: Missed Friends

The sun was shining high since the morning. Cat man and Temari were casually talking, while Gaara and I watched the passing scenery. It was mostly trees and shrubs, but from time to time, there were a few animals who came into view. Overall, it would have been really boring if Gaara wasn't here with me.

The forest finally came to a clearing, and the gates of Konoha were finally in sight. "We're here!" Temari cried happily, walking at a faster pace.

Kankuro shook his head as we all watched her zoom off to the gates. The closer I got, I could make out some figures at the gates. Oh pancakes, was I happy to go back to Konoha! We finally got to the gates, and everyone from before was there, smiling their heads off.

"Hey guys!!" Naruto called, coming to meet Gaara. He scanned my face, and gasped. "Esther?!"

I nodded. "Hey again!"

He smacked his face and gave me a huge hug. "Gaara told me that you left to some other place and now you're back! Awesome!!" I laughed and the rest of the group gathered around me.

"Twin sis!!" Kiba said, picking me up. I giggled. "What's up, twin bro?" He laughed and put me down. "You were!"

The rest of the group laughed , making Kiba smiled even bigger. Sakura came over and gave me a girly hug. "All the girls in Konoha missed you! We tried to have an awesome party like the one you threw, but it couldn't match up." I shrugged. "I'm flattered. Thanks!"

Tenten came up, smiling her head off. "This is totally awesome! We were just expecting Temari and her brothers, but you make it even better!" She let go of me and pulled me over to the group of guys hanging around in the back. "Hey guys! Remember Esther?"

Lee smiled. "Of course I remember Esther! She showed her youthfulness in that wonderful party!" (Me inwardly: -mouth open- Er lack.)

Neji , Sasuke, and Shino all nodded. Well, I guess that they were glad to see me. I scanned the crowd. "Hey, Tenten. Where's Choji, Hinata, and Ino?"

She smiled. "Don't worry. They had a really important mission that they had to do. They should be back soon, if all went well."

I walked back to where Gaara was standing, talking to Naruto. Kankuro was talking to Kiba and Neji, and Temari was laughing with Shikamaru. Everything's so nostalgic..

"HEY EVERYBODY!!!" Kiba roared, breaking me out of my thoughts. "What?!" Some people yelled back at him.

"Anyone want to come to a party?! I'm throwing one for Esther coming back at my house!"

Everyone started cheering and I couldn't help but smile. Kiba was the type of person you could count on to want to have a fun rime, no matter what. No wonder he's my twin bro!

Now another party.. But what would happen this time?Oh Boggy Jones was this going to be one interesting party for sure!

AN: Ah.. This is going to be soooo much fun to write! Please review if ya like it! Thanks to all who already review!