Hikari looked at him puzzled and tilted her head.
"What do you mean?"
"Kimiko will be put on team eight with Hinata Hyuuga, Kiba Inuzuka, and Shino Aburame."
"That's great! She'll fit right in with them!"
"As for you, I am assigning you to team Gai; with Rock Lee, Ten Ten, and Neji Hyuuga." Hikari blinked and held her head up straight. She looked over at Neji. She didn't exactly like Neji with how he spoke to everyone like he was better.
"Do you disagree with your placement Hikari?" the Hokage asked. She shook her head and smiled.
"I actually agree with it very much. If Lee holds back for a while and heals properly; he'll be his old self again. I know it. Ten Ten seems like someone I'd want to train with as well. As for Neji… I'll have fun toying with him in a fight," she said, fingering her necklace. He grunted.
"Now, Hikari, you must be careful with that. I know it's why you gave up your match with Sasuke. He had taken it off when you weren't looking. Try keeping it protected like Kimiko is."
"Hers is to help her. Mine is to lock it away. If I keep it on; people might notice when it glows and see it as a weak spot when it really isn't. As long as it doesn't break or gets connected with Kimi's, everything will be just fine."
"Right. Also, Orochimaru has been spotted in the village. We don't know where he is now, I feel it would be best if you and Kimiko were to live apart as well," he said. Hikari bit her lip, nodding.
"He… Was in my head earlier. Right before Lee's match with Gaara. He doesn't want us to be separated; but if we are, he'll have a harder time trying to figure out what to do then. Not only am I in trouble; but Sasuke is too, you should be worrying about him right now and me later."
"Alright. Gai knows you are being placed on his team. You may go speak to him and Neji now if you'd like, or head straight back to the village and go to the hospital to visit your friends. Gai wants you to meet with him later today though."
"Alright. Thank you sir," she said, bowing before she walked over to Neji and Gai. She looked around; but Shino and Kurenai were already gone.
"Who are you looking for Maki?" Neji asked.
"Actually, I've come to let you know something, Hyuuga. I'm on your team now. This team, and team eight are going to be four people teams," she told him, looking directly at him. He didn't look pleased; but smirked.
"Alright. You just better not hold us back from any missions," Neji said.
"Oh that won't be a problem Neji. The Hokage specially placed her on this team, knowing she had the potential to keep up with us even though she just became a Genin last week. We'll get to see that potential later this afternoon. Let's go check on your teammates," Gai said, walking with them both.
"I'll uh, meet up with you guys later. I want to go check on someone else," Hikari said, walking toward Shino who was ahead of them.
"Alright," Gai said. Hikari ran up beside Shino and Kurenai; keeping their pace.
"Oh hello Hikari," Kurenai said.
"Hello. Have you told him yet?" Hikari asked. Kurenai smiled and shook her head.
"I figured you would want to tell all of them. I'll be speaking about the moving arrangements though. I'll catch up with you two later," Kurenai told them; walking back over to the other team's sensei's.
"Tell me what?" Shino asked.
"You know what surprises me? When you talk to me, you seem normal; but apparently when you speak to others you seem a bit… Creepy," Hikari said, avoiding his question.
"I guess so. It doesn't bother me any. Why? Cause I honestly don't care," Shino said. Hikari sighed.
"And there you go. Asking and answering a question. It's weird, unless you're explaining something to your enemy. That's also something you people have a hard time avoiding. Don't tell the enemy your techniques; their team will learn to avoid it. That's why I don't speak about mine."
"You tend to speak more about nothing than something."
"At least I can turn nothing into a conversation, Mr. Bugs."
"Don't call me that."
"Why? It suites you. Does it bother you?"
"Slightly."
"Stop giving me one word responses and explain your reasoning."
"You said never tell the enemy everything." Hikari glared.
"Don't use my own words against me now!" she shouted at him.
"That's my thing to annoy her with," Kankuro said walking up.
"Not you again," Hikari sighed. Kankuro frowned.
"Aw, not happy to see me still? You knew that Lee guy would get hurt, yet you still hoped he'd win?" Kankuro asked her.
"Yes. Problem? Get lost," Hikari told him.
"Fine. I'll see you next time around. Shino, I'll see you at our match," Kankuro said, trying to sound tough; but he found it hard with Hikari glaring at him like she had earlier. Kankuro walked away and left them alone as they walked to the hospital.
"He didn't sound too sure about himself," Shino said quietly.
"Oh, just forget him. He doesn't know when to shut his mouth."
"Hi can I help you?" asked a guy at the front desk.
"Kiba Inuzuka and Hinata Hyuuga's rooms?" Shino asked.
"Actually they're in the same room. Here to visit I guess? Someone is up there already," he told them.
"Yeah, we're here to visit them too," Hikari told him. He nodded and checked.
"Room four o eight."
"Thank you," Shino said, and pulled Hikari along. Hikari raised a brow and looked at Shino.
"What? Impatient to see your friends or something?" she asked.
"Whatever you talked to Kurenai about," he told her. She smirked.
"Ohh, okay." They walked in the room. Hinata had just woken up and had her bed propped up so she could sit up. She looked better than before. Kiba was looking better to, and was sitting on his bed sideways with Kimiko.
"Hey, look who made it," Kiba said with a smile.
"Looks like your sense of humor isn't hurt any," Hikari poked. He chuckled.
"How are you feeling Hinata?" Hikari asked, walking over.
"Much better honestly. Thank you," Hinata answered. Hikari nodded.
"I actually came cause I have some good news and bad news," Hikari said.
"Before you tell us, how is Lee?" Kimiko asked. Hikari felt chills go through her body when she thought of Lee after his match.
"He… Lost. He's actually a little worse than Hinata; but I'm sure he'll be fine after a few weeks," Hikari said. The room went silent. Hikari hated the feeling she had from the room.
"Is that all the bad news?" Hinata asked.
"No; but this sounds better than Lee's condition. Kimiko and I didn't get put on the same team, like we were told was a high chance of happening; but we also have to find separate places to live. I'd love to explain why; but right now I can't, they just feel it's a little too… Dependent for us to depend on each other like this and not be on the same team. All the teachers are talking to the Hokage about it," Hikari said. Kimiko looked a little upset.
"Is that all?" Kimiko asked.
"For bad news yes; but I have great news for the four of you. You four… Are on the same team now! Kimiko's been placed on your guy's team," Hikari said happily. Kimiko smiled and was happy too.
"This is great! We need an extra hand; and it gives someone Hinata can train with one on one," Kiba said.
"I am about Hinata's pace. Now she's not all alone as a single girl in the group," Kimiko said, smiling at Hinata; who smiled back.
"What team did you get put on?" Hinata asked, looking at Hikari.
"I got put on team Gai, with Lee, Ten Ten and Neji," Hikari said.
"What? That's not cool! You just became a Genin too, you're not as experienced as them!" Kiba shouted. Hikari's eye twitched.
"When you get out of the hospital; remember why you might end back in it again will you? Kimiko said she's never seen someone move that fast except me right? Also, I'll have fun just toying with Neji to begin with. I think Gai wants me to try and fight him later…" Hikari said, messing with her necklace.
"Wh-What? You'll have to be careful Hikari," Hinata said.
"You know something happens to that; we're all screwed," Kimiko told her. Everyone looked a little shocked at Kimiko, except for Hikari. Kimiko's expression was completely serious as she looked at Hikari.
"I know; but if it comes to it; I'll just take it off. I'm not going to destroy it. It's also another thing, ours touch; everyone is screwed," Hikari said.
"What are you two talking about?" Kiba asked.
"Hikari?" Kimiko asked.
"Go on," Hikari told her.
"Have we told you that mine helps me, and hers restrains her?" Kimiko asked.
"Yeah, we've been told this. Kiba and Shino told me, after you guys told them," Hinata said.
"Well… If Hikari breaks hers, she'll have a hard time trying to control herself… They touch and…" Kimiko trailed off.
"They touch and what happens isn't important. What's important is that you all know I'm only using about five percent of my strength and about twenty-five percent of my chakra," Hikari said.
"What exactly does happen when they touch?" Kiba asked.
"It's bye-bye Hikari, and hello whatever you wanna call her," Kimiko said.
"What?" Shino asked.
"Well, I don't exactly know what it is… I hoped the Hokage might now; but still no one seems to be concerned about it," Hikari said.
"We have no reason to be concerned about it Hikari. You two seem to have it under control," the Hokage said walking in with a smile. Hikari jumped and turned around to face him.
"We have the living arrangements ready for you two. Kimiko, Kiba's mother has agreed to let you stay with them. You'll be sharing a room with Hana; but at least it's better than nowhere. We thought it'd be a good idea since you two are on the same team. Hikari, you'll stay with the Aburame's," He said. Hikari was confused.
"Wait, I can understand why Kimi would be staying with Kiba and that's fine with me; but why would I stay with Shino? Wouldn't it be easier if I was to stay with one of my own teammates to?" Hikari asked.
"Shibi, Shino's father, was actually friends with your father. He entrusted Shibi to take care of you if something were to happen; but you two were missing. Your mother though, was friends with Kiba's mother; Tsume. She wanted her to take care of Kimiko after she had adopted her into the family. I seemed to realize that you four don't remember each other; but you seem to remember Sasuke; right Hikari?" the Hokage explained.
"That's why Akamaru liked you right away. He realized there was some kind of history," Kiba said to Kimiko.
"Everyone always had a crush on Sasuke. I never did. I was found weird for it; but I never cared. I didn't know I knew the- wait… Ah! You!" Hikari shouted, hiding behind Shino as Shibi walked in. Shibi smiled kindly.
"You do remember huh?" Shibi asked.
"Who told you little girls like to wake up with ants in their beds? What was your issue!" Hikari shouted.
"Dad?" Shino asked.
"Yes, I knew her parents Shino. I knew her too; that's why I told you I know more about her than you would; did you give it to her?"
"No," Shino said.
"Give who what? Ugh, I'm so confused…" Hikari said. Shibi shrugged.
"How about we just go ahead and get you your things?" Shibi asked.
"I- uh- sure…" Hikari said, stepping out from behind Shino. She could tell Shino felt a little strange in front of his father. Hikari left with Shibi, and Shino had a bad feeling in his gut.
"I guess he never had you and Hikari play as kids did he?" the Hokage asked. Shino shook his head. Kimiko looked like she was thinking.
"Kimiko?" the Hokage asked her.
"Hm?" she looked up.
"Do you remember now? Or are you still having issues," the Hokage asked, teasing a little.
"Uh… Well… Oh! The weird kid who also liked to bark at people to scare them off at first. Didn't know that was you, sorry," Kimiko said smiling a little embarrassed.
"Hah, alright. Well, if you three want you can join Hikari in getting your things from Iruka's. Hinata; I want you to rest here for the next few days before you do anything," he said. Hinata nodded. Kiba was unhooked soon and left with Kimiko and Shino.
'I hope Shino's okay. He looks a little… Distraught. I wonder how Hikari is taking this?' Kimiko thought. They showed up at Iruka's, the door was open. Shibi, Iruka, and Gai were standing there talking to Hikari, who was sitting on the couch.
"You can't live by yourself right now. It's not exactly safe with him out there," Gai told her.
"I just don't see why I have to live him them! He scares me and Shino doesn't exactly talk to anyone. I don't like being somewhere that's unfamiliar!" Hikari argued back.
"We understand you don't like being separated from Kimiko too. You'll worry; but still. It's best for right now Hikari," Iruka said. Kimiko walked in and smiled.
"You know I'll be fine. Just start looking out for yourself okay?" Kimiko told her. Hikari sighed and crossed her arms.
"She's going to be difficult for a few days… I just know it…" Shibi sighed.
"Kimi, are you here to get your things too?" Iruka asked. Kimiko nodded and started heading to the room. Hikari's stuff was already cleaned out. Kiba walked in to help. Shino just stood at the door; not knowing what to do.
"You guys have her stuff now? Neji was actually wanting to battle Hikari to see her strengths," Gai said. Shino felt a little worried. Hikari looked a little worried too, then she smirked. Shibi and Iruka nodded.
"Yes. Shino's here now; so he can help me take her things over and put them in the guest room," Shibi said. Shino knew he knew he was standing there; but he also just remembered the guest room was right across the hall from Shino's room. Shibi picked up two bags, turning around to hand one to Shino. Hikari got up and walked past them with Gai. She brushed against Shino's arm, but she didn't say anything.
'She's angry… How come he's never told me about this?' Shino thought, taking the bag that his father handed him before leaving. Kimiko and Kiba walked out with her bags.
"Thanks for letting us stay here Iruka, we appreciated it. We'll all see you around," Kimiko said. Iruka nodded with a smile.
"Just be safe. Don't push yourself to hard," Iruka said.
"I won't. Bye Iruka," Kimiko said, walking out. As they headed toward Kiba's house, Kiba was telling her about the place.
"My Mom is kinda… Scary. As long as you stay on her good side; we'll be fine."
"I remember your mom. She reminds me of a wolf…" Kimiko told him, petting Akamaru who was on her head. He had fallen asleep with a smile on his face.
"I'm just worried how Hikari is going to adapt. She doesn't like to be separated. To be honest; she hates being alone… But it's when she says she wants to be alone is when Shino needs to make sure she's okay."
"Really? Why's that?"
"She doesn't do good when she's by herself… We had been staying at the sand sibs place once; and Temari and I thought that if she needed something she'd get Kankuro or Gaara. We came back from going shopping and the room she was staying in was torn apart. Holes in the walls, books thrown, clothes all over the place, there was even a picture of her and Kankuro from when they started dating ripped in half. I've never seen her do something like that."
"Where was she?"
"Down the hall asleep on Kankuro's bed. He said she wasn't herself… She was screaming and shouting as if there was someone else there. She didn't remember ripping the picture either."
"Something must have happened then… We'll have to let him know."
"Yeah."
"Why exactly are we here? Shouldn't Neji be getting some rest?" Hikari asked.
"Oh, Neji is fine. I want to see you two combat. To test your skills to see who should be your sparring partner when we train," Gai said enthusiastically.
"Are you sure? I could hurt her," Neji said, smirking as he looked at Hikari.
"Are you kidding me? You hurting me? You just wait, I'll make you eat those words," Hikari said.
"Ha-ha! I see this might be a good fight. You may begin," Gai said. Neji activated his Byakugan and came at her. She moved out of the way and stood behind him, kicking his back so he's fall over. He grunted and got back up.
"What? Tired already?" Hikari asked. He ran at her again and she used one hand to deflect every hit he threw at her. She hit one more and then he tried to go for her heart. She smacked his hand away and kicked him away.
"You're smart, you could keep up with my gentle fist. How about now?" he said, stepping closer. He kicked her feet from under her and tried to hit her chest again. When his hand came down; it met hers; and his chakra bounced from her hand back to him. He went flying into a tree. She sat up and smirked.
"Nice try. Done yet?" she asked standing up. He got back up, and held his arm in pain. It was broken.
"Not yet. I can still fight you with one hand."
Neji stood there, waiting for her to attack.
"Oh you waiting for me?" He nodded. She pulled out senbon and shuriken. She threw them at him, and he moved out of the way. She smirked and pulled on the strings from her hands, tripping him.
"Gah! Why you… You're not supposed to be a match for me as a rookie Genin! This is impossible!" he shouted. He sat up and held his arm again.
"Neji, are you alright?" Gai asked, walking over to him. Neji stood up and Gai took his arm.
"It's broken, and from a simple blow! How is it possible?" Gai shouted, looking over at Hikari. She walked over, and put a hand on it. Neji pulled away.
"Just let me see it," she said.
"Why? What can you possibly do?" Neji asked. Hikari took his arm forcefully and started healing it.
"You're such and arrogant jerk… Don't underestimate people, or overestimate. See them on the same level as you if you don't know them," she told him. Once his arm was done, she left go.
"My arm. It's fine. I guess I should thank you," Neji said, sounding a little thankful.
"No need. We're teammates… Is there anything else you want to see Gai-sensei?" Hikari asked, turning to look at him.
"How fast are you?" he asked.
"I don't know. Pretty fast?" she answered, unsure.
"Then race me!" he shouted, giving her a thumbs up. Hikari sighed.
"Alright," Hikari sighed. They stood next to each other by a tree.
"Alright. From here to the academy and back," Neji said. Gai and Hikari nodded.
"We can change our path if we want," Gai told her.
"Sounds fair I guess," Hikari said. They got ready and Neji told them to go. They took off. Hikari had jumped up on a building and ran past Naruto. She jumped down and saw Kiba and Kimiko walking her direction. She ran right into Kiba; knocking them both over.
"Ow! What's your problem?" he shouted. She got back up.
"Can't talk! Gotta go!" she shouted, continuing to run off.
"That wasn't weird…" Kimiko said.
"Really? Cause I think it was," Kiba said, brushing himself off. Kimiko giggled and kept walking to his house with him. Hikari nearly ran into Iruka, but instead he put his arm out and stopped her; making her land flat on her back.
"Is Gai making you race him?" he asked. Hikari nodded and got up, taking off. She was heading back to the training grounds. Iruka sighed and shook his head.
"Gai… You might run her down to nothing… You better watch her," Iruka said out loud.
"Really? Wait, she was just here? That means I'm behind! Oh no!" Gai shouted, and started running again. Hikari stopped and jogged up to Neji, not even panting.
"I guess I win?" she asked. Neji was looking at her a little surprised.
"Twenty-five seconds flat… Lee can do it in ten," he said.
"He's better at Taijutsu than I am. I can tell," she said.
"What are you good at then? You didn't use a single jutsu earlier," Neji asked.
"I'm good at my Kakke Gen Kai's and creating poison smoke like I did against Sasuke. Oh, and unless you have a really good immune system you shouldn't do it. At all. I highly suggest not trying to do it. Ever," she told him. It spiked his curiosity.
"How exactly do you do that?" he asked.
"Well… Either this way," she said, taking out a poisoned senbon and took a deep breath, licked it and let it out away from Neji. Once she stopped she coughed.
"Or I drop the bomb, suck in the air; and huff it back out. I can also bite a poison pill and that works too. It's very dangerous because you can die if you inhale it," she said and coughed again. He nodded. She coughed again and little poison smoke puffs came out.
"Will you be alright?" he asked. She nodded and spat on the ground.
"Ugh, the taste on the needles are also gross," she complained with a laugh.
'I was wrong. She may be stronger than I had thought. Her spirit is high too. But she's kind of annoying in a way like Naruto; but not as bad,' Neji thought. She was just smiling a cheeky smile then Gai showed up.
"You're late by three minutes," Neji said.
"What? Aw, I shouldn't have stopped to talk to Kakashi! How long did it take her?" Gai asked.
"Twenty-five seconds. Fifteen more than Lee," Neji said. Gai whined.
"I guess when Lee gets out you can be his sparring partner. For now; I want your help with Neji for the next month. Once a week, you will train with us. You'll battle him and each time he'll be using the technique he's been working on. Is that understood?" Gai told her. She nodded.
"Completely. Anything you want me to do now?" she asked.
"I have a question," Neji said. Hikari looked at him and nodded. "Why did you give Lee that kiss on the cheek?"
"Well, I told him it was for luck; but I knew Gaara was still out there. Why do you think he isn't dead? It's a specific jutsu that my mother taught me and Kimiko. It's not a Kakke Gen Kai since Kimi knows it; but it's still a Maki jutsu. If you give them a kiss on a chakra point in their face with Chakra directed to your lips; you can keep them safe for as long as you need them to be. He looked like he might have needed the help when I did it."
"A protection jutsu?" Gai asked.
"That, and it heals them three times better and faster than how long it would take originally. That's why I know he'll be his old self by the time the exams are over," she explained.
"That makes sense then. The sun is setting now, you should head back home. Both of you. Neji you need to rest well; Hikari I hope you get adjusted well," Gai said. Gai walked off and the other two started walking.
"Do you even know where you're going?" Neji asked. Hikari went to say something then shook her head.
"Pathetic. Follow me," Neji told her.
"I'll find my way. I kinda wanted to walk anyways. I'll be fine," she said. He shrugged.
"Whatever. If you get lost, it isn't my fault. Good bye," Neji said, leaving her.
"Insensitive jerk…" Hikari mumbled once he was out of ear shot. She sighed and kept walking along. She walked past the ichiraku ramen shop. She got to the park she was at with Shino by the time the moon was up and she could hear crickets. She sat on a swing and sighed.
"Alright… I'm lost. Maybe I should have taken Neji up on his help. This is great," Hikari muttered to herself. She looked down and closed her eyes. She felt the swing start to move. She started swinging; but she wasn't controlling it.
"H-Huh? What the?"
"Are you lost?" someone asked. She looked and saw no one standing there. She looked around; but there was no one.
"I must be hearing things again… Great."
"You're not hearing things."
"Who is it then? You're hiding in the tree by the sound of where your voice is."
"Try and guess."
"The sound of your voice… Wait, Kakashi?" she asked. The swing had stopped; but Kakashi was on the swing next to her.
"You guess right. Good for you. Why are you out here all by yourself? Shibi had said you hadn't gotten home yet."
"I don't exactly know where it is… It's not my home either though…"
"Oh? Where is your home then?"
"I… I don't know."
"Well, why don't you just get comfortable with the Aburame's. Surprisingly Shibi is very welcome for you staying there. You might enjoy it there."
"It's not that."
"Then what is it?"
"I know what's inside me… I know what kind of danger I am. And with Orochimaru… I don't want to put them in danger. I don't want to put anyone in danger."
"Why do you think Shibi is more than welcome? What is inside you was taken down so your father could seal it in you without dying. You remind us all of your father; but you clearly have your mothers hair," Kakashi said, patting her head.
"Their showing aren't they? Great…"
"I'm sure you'd look better with purple hair Hikari."
"My mothers' hair wasn't purple… She had black hair as my father had brunette hair. Mine was brown until they sealed that… Thing inside me. I may look like I have it under control; but sometimes I worry about it. It scares me… What if someone breaks it out? Is that why Orochimaru killed them?"
"Don't worry about it. He won't try to let it out, you have a rage against him. If you start to worry about it; just tell Shibi. He can help you. As for now, let's get you home okay?" Kakashi got up and put his hand out to her. She got up, and her legs wobbled.
"Are you alright?" he asked. She nodded, then shook her head after her eyes went wide. She leaned over, opened her mouth and blood came out. It was still blue until it hit the ground.
"That's not good," Kakashi muttered. Hikari sighed and closed her eyes, and took a deep breath.
"What are you going to do?" Kakashi shouted as soon as she made hand signs. She stood up and put her fingers to her mouth as she let out a poison smoke cloud followed by a fire jutsu.
'She just… She was actually able to self heal herself. Smart girl,' Kakashi thought.
"That's what was wrong. I swallowed a little when I showed Neji. I'll be good now," she said. He chuckled lightly as he put his hand on her back, guiding her to the Aburame's' house.
"You're poison cloud is a very dangerous trick. It surprises me a little that you can do it; but like the Aburame clan, the Maki clan was a highly respected and smart clan. Though I don't have to tell you that," Kakashi said.
"What do you mean? I only knew my parents… there times when some man wanted to see me but they never would let them," Hikari told him.
"Hm? Oh. I'll let Shibi explain.," Kakashi said, knocking on the door when they walked through a gate. Hikari looked around. It was like a giant garden. The door opened; but Hikari wasn't paying attention.
"I found her. Safe and sound, she's all yours now Shibi," Kakashi said with a slight smile; though no one could see it.
"Thank you Kakashi. Hikari, come inside. Hikari? Hikari!" Shibi shouted. Hikari's head whipped around and she saw Kakashi walking away.
"Come inside," Shibi told her. She nodded and walked past him. It was more clean than she expected. There was a flower vase on a table in the room.
"Shino's mother is on a mission this week, so you'll be with just Shino and I. There is ramen in the kitchen if you're hungry. I'm not a good cook, so there won't really be any cooked dinners for a few days."
"Hm? Oh that's fine. I could cook if you'd like. Sorry, I acted out earlier; I just don't exactly like being separated from Kimiko."
"I can understand. She's been the only person there for you for these past seven years. She's on Shino's team, she'll be in good hands. As for you, Gai can be a little tough. Sure you can handle his team?"
"I broke Neji's arm," She said. He raised a brow.
"Is he going to be alright for the exams?"
"I healed it. He'll be fine."
"I see. Smart, like your father."
"Yeah… Um, Kakashi said something earlier; but do you have any clue who might have been that man that showed up every year on my birthday?" Shibi had sighed.
"Yes; but I don't need to explain it right now. Ah, there you are Shino. Mind showing her to her room?" Shino nodded and Hikari walked over. She got a strange and different vibe from Shino. She could tell he was uncomfortable with this too.
"Here, bathroom is that room there. My dad went through your clothes; most of them were dirty. He left you a tank top and a pair of pajama pants on the bed for you. They used to be mine; but they don't fit anymore,' Shino said, opening the door. Hikari nodded. She felt so out of place, she didn't know what to do or say.
"Thanks. I think I'll just stay in here for a little while. I'm not hungry," she said walking in. Shino nodded.
"If you need anything, my room is across the hall," he told her. She nodded.
"Alright. Thanks," she sat down and he closed the door. She looked at the pants they gave her.
"No wonder, his legs are too long for these now," Hikari said. She changed and looked around the room. It was white walls and ceiling. There was a window that gave a view into the backyard. She walked over and looked. It was more beautiful and colorful than the front. There were two green houses in the back corners. A small pond in between them. She heard the door opened and turned to see Shibi standing there. He had taken his glasses off and was just in his pants and a shirt.
"I see the pants fit you. That's good. I had done your laundry and they'll be clean tomorrow. If you'd like, we can repaint the room."
"Maybe later…"
"Well, it's your room now; so don't worry about messing it up. You can change it anyway you want. Do you need anything?"
Hikari shook her head.
"Alright, good night then Hikari." He closed the door and she sighed and laid on the bed. She fell asleep after a little while.
Meanwhile, at the Inuzuka's; Kimiko just got out of the shower and was looking for her towel. Akamaru was walking out with it. She sighed angrily.
"Kiba! Control your dog! He took my towel!" she shouted.
"Good boy," Kiba said, taking the towel from his puppy. Hana elbowed the top of his head and grabbed the towel.
"Perverted little boy… Sorry Kimiko!" Hana shouted.
"I just want my towel!" Kimiko yelled. Tsume was laughing on the couch while drinking a soda.
"Kiba, are you going to treat her like this all the time?" she asked her son. Kiba sat up and rubbed his head.
"It wasn't my idea, it was Akamaru's!" he yelled. Hana walked into the bathroom and gave Kimiko her towel back. Kimiko wrapped it around herself and came out, glaring at Kiba.
"You and your dog! You're both perverts!" Kimiko shouted. Tsume kept laughing.
"Hey! I take that offensively!" Kiba yelled.
"You should! I'll get you back for that!" Kimiko threatened.
"Is that a promise or a threat?" Kiba asked with a smirk. Kimiko smacked him.
"Guess," she told him. He rubbed his cheek.
"Ow! Okay, a threat… Sorry."
"I'm going to go get dressed now. Keep him away from the door so he can't pick the lock," Kimiko said walking into her room. Kiba tried to get up; but Hana kept him down by pressing her hand on top of his head.
"Nuh-uh. You leave her alone. It's her first night here," Hana warned him.
"Fine… Jeez, I bet it's not crazy like this at Shino's," Kiba said. Kimiko walked out and laughed.
"Who knows. Either she's keeping space for now or she's going at it with his dad. Do you think he'll take off his sunglasses with her there?" Kimiko asked, sitting next to his mom.
"I doubt it. He sleeps with those things on when he's over here and when I stay over there. That's what we should do!" Kiba shouted, standing up.
"Do what? Take his glasses?" Kimiko asked.
"No! Well, yes; but that's just a part of it! With you staying here, we can have Hikari and Hinata stay over with you and Shino can stay over with me! Then the four of us try and get them from him," Kiba explained.
"That might work out if I leave on a mission with Mom soon like planned. It won't be so crowded," Hana said.
"Just don't wreck the house," Tsume said.
"Alright!" Kiba shouted with a smile. Kimiko nodded and Akamaru barked.
"Now, you two go to bed. You have to go make sure Shino will be training right tomorrow and see how Hikari's first night was," Tsume said. Both kids got up and went to their rooms; but not after Kiba tried to block Kimiko from her and Hana's room and Kimiko kneeing his gut to let her though.