"Sasuke, we should probably stop for the day. We have to get ready for the Sakura Festival," I said in a bored tone. He was bending over on his knees panting because I made him run laps around the village like Guy makes his students do. At first he was very reluctant, but I told him it's good to run a lot because you build up a lot of stamina. Plus, he won't get tired as easily in a fight.

He shook his head at me. "No, we can keep going."

I stared at him. Is he crazy? "Um unlike you, I care about my appearance somewhat. I'd like to get ready."

"You go, then. Kakashi will be here soon anyway. We do still have training."

I rolled my eyes at that. You would think Kakashi would be nice enough to give them a day off on the Sakura Festival but I guess not. That wouldn't go well with Sakura I'm sure.

"I'll stay and watch. It doesn't take me too long anyway," I said. He nodded and went to lean over on a tree before he had to train. I'm guessing I really wore him out making him do 25 laps, but that was kinda going easy on him.

Kakashi, Naruto, and Sakura arrived here about a half hour later. They all looked a little shocked to see us (except Kakashi cus I swear he has no feeling what so ever) but Naruto quickly shook it off and ran up to me smiling.

"Hey Kura! What are you doing here with the jerk," he said sticking his tongue out at Sasuke. I laughed a little as Sasuke glared at him as usual. "He asked me to help him train a bit."

"I knew he wasn't stronger than me! Sasuke idiot had to ask for help."

"Shut up idiot. At least I'm making the effort to get stronger," he growled at him. I rolled my eyes at their immature behavior and turned to Kakashi. He shook his head and walked towards us. "Okay team, let's begin."

I watched as Kakashi spent the next few hours help them with their teamwork. I thought they would've had that down by now, but I guess since their personalities clash so much that they need more practice. Sakura didn't have too much of a problem with fighting, I noticed. Sasuke let's his competitiveness with Naruto get in the way, but it doesn't help when Naruto constantly gets on him.

"Kurayami, what do you think is wrong with the teamwork?" Kakashi asked me once they were done.

I sighed. He really wanted to bring me into this. "Okay. Sakura, you do really well but I think you hold back because you don't believe in yourself enough. You can't think that way because evidently it's not about you, it's about getting the mission done. Hesitation could end up with you being killed."

Her eyes softened at me and nodded. I guess no one ever said that to her. "Sasuke, you let your anger or whatever type of feeling get the best of you. Maybe I need to teach you to block out surrounding with the exceptions of those that are important. You have very good skills though and think things through."

He nodded at my advice but glared once Naruto started laughing at him. "Haha! Sasuke gets distracted!"

"Shut your mouth Naruto I didn't get to you yet," I said a little harshly. He shut up real fast and gulped, a bit afraid. "You're the reason Sasuke gets distracted. It may not be an excuse because he shouldn't pay attention to you but it could get him killed. You shouldn't be taunting him so much and making this a competition. Also, learn more than your Shadow Clone Jutsu. It's too predictable."

He looked to the ground a little upset and Kakashi nodded. "Well done. You hit all of their weaknesses on the mark Kurayami."

"I should've. I use to be the same way," I responded. They all looked at me in shock but I shrugged my shoulders. "I'm not perfect. When I was younger and training in different places I had all sorts of problems that occurred. I think it was because I never stayed in one place very long. I use to use the Shadow Clone Jutsu a lot like Naruto because that was the first I learned and what I was good at. I soon found out that can't be what happens all the time. Because of that, I never really had self confidence like Sakura. Once I started learning new techniques and using my own weapons, I learned I had to step up my game. I was good like Sasuke, but seemed to always get distracted by something. Meditation with music helps," I finally ended smiling at all of them.

Sakura smiled and giggled, "You're so cool! I hope you didn't just tell us that to make us feel better."

"Nope, it's all true. But really guys, you're old enough to know how to be a ninja. Do it right because I don't want to be one of the anbu who finds your dead bodies."

Naruto shuddered," Thanks for the image."

"I only speak the truth. Anyway, practice is over. I'm gonna go get ready. Sasuke, pick me up at 7 'kay?"

"Alright, see you then."

I saluted them with two of my fingers and transported back to my house.

SASUKE'S POV

I watched as she disappeared and heard the idiot snickering next to me. I rolled my eyes and was about to head home until I heard Sakura's annoying voice.

"Sasuke! Why did you ask her and not me?" she said pouting.

"Because she doesn't annoy and stalk me," I simply stated. You would think she would've gotten the hint by now but I guess it was just wishful thinking.

"He kinda has a point Sakura. Plus, he's known Kura since we were little."

"SHUT UP NARUTO NO ONE ASKED YOU!"

I shook my head and walked faster in order to get away from them. How I was on the team I don't know. All I knew was that Yami was completely right about us just by simply watching for a practice. She was a really good ninja, no wonder she's an Anbu.

I arrived home and looked at the clock to see it was 4. Wow, practice with Yami then training sure lasted awhile. I still had 3 hours to kill so I decided to still get a little training done until I had to get her.

2 ½ hours later

You've got to be kidding me.

I'd totally lost track of time and was now rushing to get ready. I was just a tad disgusting from training but still had to take a quick enough shower so I wouldn't be late. I have no idea how girls take so long, but I'm guessing it's because they do their hair and make-up and all that crap.

6:30. Ugh, this is not going well.

Quickly putting on my dark blue yukata that had white wisps designing it, I dashed out the house heading for Yami's. My hair was slicked down a little so I didn't have my using duck butt look sticking up in the back. This was probably the first time I ever wanted to look good for someone, but I couldn't help it. I felt like I had to make an impression on her. She was very strong smart, and I've always thought she was pretty.

Get a hold of yourself Sasuke.

I sighed as I finally made it to her door and rang the bell. It was a few seconds before someone answered, and I was a tad shocked at what I saw.

The girl standing in front of me was beautiful. The kimono was black with an ice blue lily design imprinted on it. Purple swirl designs outlined it to stand out more, and the fabric itself hugged her nicely. It showed off her hour glass figure with perfect curves. Her long jet black hair was in a curly high ponytail with two strands handing down from the sides of her face. There were side-swept bangs slightly covering her ice blue eyes, framing her face wonderfully.

She was beautiful.

She sighed, "Sasuke, your staring is making me nervous."

That voice. "Yami?"

"I told you I had a night form," she said smiling. She closed the door behind her and grabbed my hand pulling me along. "Come on, I'm really excited for this."

Is this the same little girl I grew up with?

KURAYAMI'S POV

I had to admit, it was hard to keep from blushing around Sasuke. He cleaned up really well; not that he wasn't good looking before. He looked much better with his hair pressed down. I took a side glance at him and he didn't have the normal emotionless expression on. It looked like he was thinking about something.

I tugged his sleeve, "Is something wrong?"

His eyes widened a moment at my sudden question, but then he shook his head. "There's just something on my mind."

"What is it?"

He was silent a moment, then he answered in a whisper, "You look beautiful."

This time I couldn't hide my blush, but I still turned my head away to try. "Thank you. You look quite handsome yourself." He smirked at this, being his cocky self, and I elbowed him in the arm for that. "Let's go play some games."

I ran over to a booth that had you shoot darts at balloons to win a prize. Sasuke shook his head at me, knowing how good my aim was, and watched as I won a huge adorable stuffed purple bear. He went to a station where he had to use a hammer and hit the plate hard enough for the metal to hit the bell at the top. I poked him in the cheek, my way of messing with him, after he won a lotus flower lantern which he gave to me. The rest of the night we spent making fun of people when they messed up games, hanging out with Kiba and them for a few minutes, and then eating dango on the hill. At the moment, we were sitting at the top of the hill watching the fireworks with my head on his shoulder and his arm wrapped around my waist.

"You know," he started after a long silence, "I actually had fun tonight. I haven't had that much fun since the last time I saw you."

I giggled. "Back in the day of making sand castles right?"

He actually smiled a little at that and nodded. "Was your anbu job too time consuming? Is that why you never saw me."

I nodded on his sleeve and snuggled closer. "When I came back here I was quickly recruited. After that, Tsunade constantly sent me on missions so I was rarely in the village. When I was, I was either sleeping or in a secluded place training." He leaned his head on mine when I finished, until I heard an announcer say over the microphone, "Now our entertainment will begin! Can we please have all performers back stage?"

I sighed, annoyed that I had to get away from Sasuke for a bit, and stood up from my spot. It kinda felt cold, and I just realized it was because I didn't have his heat warming me.

"I have to go. You should get there fast so you have a good spot in the front."

He raised an eyebrow at me and stood up, "What are you doing exactly?"

I smirked and gave my signature two finger salute."You'll see." Then I disappeared and reappeared behind the stage where I saw the others tuning their instruments. They all looked at me confused, I forgot they didn't know about this form, and I shook my head.

"Long story short, I have a night form and I'm stronger at this time. Get it? Got it? Good," I said simply. They just shrugged and waited with me.

"How many acts do they have performing?" Hinata asked nervously.

Temari waved it off like it was a fly. "They just went through them while we were distracted."

"What the hell are you kidding?" Tenten decided to yell. My god did I need to hide the sugar in her house.

"Well that was fast," I responded walking on stage with everyone else. We set up our stuff and watched the crowd as they cheered for us in anticipation. I scanned faces to see if I could find a certain someone, and finally noticed he was smack dab front and center. I smiling and spoke into the mic, "Helloooooo Konaha!" they screamed in excitement and I turned to the girls to see them just as excited.

"We are the Killer Kunoichis and we hope you're ready to rock! Here's Misery Business."

Let's just say I wouldn't be surprised if we got a record deal sometime soon.