Here is the next chapter! XD
Warning: There is a very small reference to one of the most recent chapters in Naruto so if you don't read the manga then there is a very tiny spoiler.
Have fun reading!
Chapter 15
~Alasia's POV~
I sat on the windowsill, watching the sun rise. I didn't get much sleep last night, my mind had other plans. We have been here for about a week now. Minato will be taking over as Hokage today. It is an exciting time but, based on the time line, it means that soon Tobi will make his move.
I look over at Joe, who is still sleeping. She has been doing her best to hide her worries but I could see them clear as day now. Poor girl, she has gotten so attached to them. I knew this was a bad idea. Last night we had stayed up and talked about when we would leave. We decided to leave right after Minato was made Hokage. We thought it would be best if we didn't stay longer.
I get up and head for the kitchen to get something to drink. When I got there, I saw Minato leaning against the counter, looking out the window.
"Couldn't sleep either huh?" I walked over to stand next to him.
*sigh* "No I couldn't. Alasia . . . I need you to be honest with me." He looked me strait in the eye. His face showed no emotion, but his eyes showed what his face wouldn't, worry. I nodded my head signaling him to continue.
"Something is going to happen to us in the future, right? Don't tell me what happens or anything, just a yes or no . . . please." He could see on my face that I was wondering what made him think that. So he answered. "I could see it in Joe's eyes. She isn't very good at hiding her emotions." He chuckled. "She is naïve and innocent but she's a good kid."
I sighed and looked away. When I looked back, Minato was looking at a picture of him and Kushina hanging on the wall.
"You know, I would like to have kids one day, to watch them grow up and become fine shinobi." It was that comment that broke my resolve of secrecy.
"To answer your first question . . . yes something happens." I pause to so he can take it in. I can see the hurt in his eyes.
"But you do end up having a baby boy and let me tell you . . . he is probably the most powerful shinobi I know." Shoot he even became friends with kurama (kyuubi) and teamed up with him for goodness sakes! I gave him a reassuring smile. He looked shocked at first but then gave his signature grin.
"But don't say anything about it." He nods with a smile. "And don't tell Joe I told you. She would have a fit that she didn't get to and she will want to tell you more." He laughed "All right I won't."
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~Joe's POV~
Today was a big day! Minato was going to be made Hokage but it was also the day to say good bye.
When I got up I noticed that Alasia was gone. I guess she is getting breakfast. So I got up and headed for the kitchen. As I walked in I could see everyone was up and laughing. When Minato saw me he quickly covered his eyes.
"Is it safe to look?" He asked. I could see the smirk on his face.
"Shut up!" I playfully punch him in the arm then sat in the empty seat next to him. Kushina and Alasia laughed.
"Yeah don't worry it's safe." Kushina handed me a bowl of ramen.
"Heck yeah, ramen!"
"Joe you're a mess." Alasia shook her head.
"Hehe I know!" I was so excited to see Minato become Hokage. I'm living through history! Hahaha
"Joe. . . are you okay?" Said future Hokage had his head tilted to one side with an amused look on his face.
"Yeah, why?"
"You were bouncing up and down in your chair while you were eating." Alasia deadpanned. "Someone is really excited for today." Mischief sparked in her eyes.
"Don't even go there." I warn. I gave her the best glare I could but she just smirked.
"Go where?" Kushina asked. Oh no.
"Well Joe here is really excited to see Minato *cough her crush *cough* become Hokage so she can see *cough* and oogle at *cough* him in his Hokage uniform." Her smirk grew.
I dropped my head on the table to hide the blush creeping onto my face. "Shut up. He is like an older brother." I mumbled. I couldn't call him a fatherly figure since he is only a few years older than me.
"Well I'm honored to have such a devoted fan. Hahaha" Minato leaned over and ruffled my hair. I lift my head up just enough to see everyone and pouted.
"Don't worry. I know it's hard to resist his good looks." Kushina winked at me. "But don't get any ideas." She gave me a halfhearted glare.
"IT'S NOT LIKE THAT!" I banged my head on the table again.
"Sure it's not." Alasia chuckled. I moved my head to the side to give Minato a pleading look saying 'help me!'.
"Okay you two stop teasing Joe. She can't help who she has a secret crush on." He smirked
"YOUR SUPPOSED TO BE ON MY SIDE AND SINCE WHEN DO YOU TEASE PEOPLE! YOU'RE SUPPOSED TO BE THE LEVEL HEADED AND KIND PERSON!" Everyone roared with laughter.
"Anyone else notice she didn't deny the secret crush part?" Alasia pointed over at me. I gaped at her. I got up from my seat ready to punch.
"ALASIA!" Minato was holding my back, still laughing mite I add.
"NO FIGHTING IN THE HOUSE –DATTEBANE!"
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After the breakfast fiasco, Kushina kicked us out of the house. Alasia and I decided to go on a walk to waste some time.
"Joe! Alasia!" We looked over to the small voice that called out to us. It was little Itachi!
"Hey Itachi! What's cracka lackin!" I give Itachi a low five.
"Cracka lakin?" Alasia raised a brow. "Just one of my random sayings." Alasia rolls her eyes and give Itachi a low five as well.
"Where is your mom? Does she know your walking around?" Alasia asked.
"Mom is out shopping. She lets me walk around as long as I'm home before dark. Hey do you guys want to play?" He is the cutest thing ever!
"Sure! What do you want to do?" I asked
That's when we heard them.
"Let us compete in a youthful competition and please, Kakashi, let's not do rock, paper, scissors again!" Gai was walking backwards in front of a nonchalant Kakashi. Before Kakashi could reply, Alasia's mischief side kicked in.
"Why don't you two have a race?" She asked. Kakashi raised his eyebrow and Gai started to jump up and down. Well at least this gives us something to do with Itachi.
"That's a wonderful and youthful idea! What do you say Kakashi!" Gai looked over at Kakashi with almost puppy dog eyes. He couldn't quite pull it off.
"Yeah! Kakashi-nii! I want to see you race!" Itachi saves the day!
Kakashi sighed. "Alright fine. Where do we start and finish?" I chimed in then.
"You can start at the gate that leads into the village and finish on the top of mountain with the Hokages' heads. The first one to cross the line we make is the winner. We will give the signal to start from the mountain." Everyone agreed. Kakashi and Gai headed to the gate but before they got far, Alasia added."Let's make it interesting and have them collect flags that are placed around the village. The one with all the flags and is first to cross the finish line wins."
"What a great idea!" Gai did his nice guy pose.
"Can I help put the flags up?" Itachi asked
I pat his head and smile. "Of course you can."
"Well that settles it then. We will go to the gate and wait for the signal while you guys set up the flags." Kakashi beckoned Gai to follow him.
Alasia held me back before we started to set up the flags. "I so have a plan." She had an evil smirk again.
"You really do love making Kakashi's life hell, don't you?" Her grin grew wider in response. I laughed. This should be good.
Itachi looked up at us, confusion written all over his face.
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Alasia and I had finally made it to the top of the mountain after taking care of our plan. Alasia had set up some 'traps', if you will, for Kakashi. I had scattered some shadow clones in transformation jutsus around the village. They were to make sure things ran smoothly. Itachi had helped some of my clones put up the flags around the village.
"Itachi, is the finish line all set up?" I asked.
"Yep!"
I looked over at Alasia to let her know that we can get started. She nodded and gave them the signal.
~Meanwhile in the village~
Kakashi and Gai had seen the signal. The immediately started to run, leaving dust trails in their wake. They were jumping over roofs and weaving in and out of the streets. Kakashi was concentrating on finding the first flag when . . .
Crash!
"Hey good looking." *lifts eyebrows up and down*
"WHAT THE HELL!"
~Back on the mountain~
"WHAT THE HELL!"
Alasia and I both roared with laughter. Trap number one . . . weak roof of a gay bar. Of course the roof would only cave when Kakashi stepped on it. I had a clone make sure of that.
"Looks like trap one has been triggered." I chuckled.
Alasia smirked. *insert evil laugh here*
"Is he going to be okay?" Itachi asked.
"Don't worry. Friends like to play pranks on each other all the time. He will be okay." Alasia reassured him with a smile.
~During Race~
Danm it! I bet they set that up! I never want to be hit on by a man again! Kakashi thought. He pushed more chakra into his feet, catching up to Gai in a matter of seconds. Well at least he managed to get a flag.
"Kakashi! What happened?" Gai looked concerned.
"Nothing Gai. Don't worry about it." Just wait until I get my hands on them.
The race continued. Kakashi got trapped, beaten, and covered in dirt before he and Gai finally saw the finish line. At each flag was a trap that was triggered only if Kakashi was there. Each of Joe's clones were in charge of the traps.
On each side of the finish line were Joe and Alasia waving and laughing at the sight of the grey haired ninja. Itachi was laughing as well off to the side. Kakashi gave off an intense wave of killer intent. Both girls felt it. They looked at each other, scared.
"Oh crap! He's going to do it again!" Joe shivered.
"Not if I have something to say about it!"
Gai was oblivious to what was going on, only concentrating on the finish line. Both men ran as fast as they could, the finish line just barely out of reach. Finally both crossed the line, signaling the end of the race.
Both of them stood there panting. Kakashi was glaring at the trouble makers. He started to walk toward them, and evil smile plastered on his face.
"Now Kakashi, it was just a bit of fun" Alasia tried to reason with him.
"Who won this youthful race!" Gai spoke up right before Kakashi reached the girls.
"Kakashi! Kakashi did by a millisecond! It was a good try Gai. You both did great." Joe blurted out.
Before Kakashi could react, Gai threw an arm around his shoulders. "Congratulation! Your spring time of youth has won you this race! Next time I will win though haha!" Gai then walked away saying something about walking around the village on his hands 100 times to train or something like that.
"Alright you two, start talking." Kakashi crossed his arms and glared at us only it wasn't as intense as before. . . thankfully.
"Hey, I'm here too!" Itachi ran up next to the girls, grabbing his attention.
"You're too young and innocent to cause this." He said with a smile and patted his head. He then returned to glaring at the girls.
"You know, I'm going to be perfectly honest. It's just fun messing with you." Alasia deadpanned. Joe covered her mouth, trying to muffle her laugh.
"Consider it a form of affection. We mess with our friends back home all the time." Joe added.
Kakashi sighed. A hint of a smile was on his face. "You guys remind me of a friend of mine." We could see the hurt in his eyes. It was obvious who he was talking about.
"I'm sure he would be proud to see who you are now." Joe said softly.
"Come on! The ceremony thing should be starting soon!" Itachi exclaimed.
"Haha he's right!" Joe put one arm over Alasia's shoulders and then the other over Kakashi's. They walked together like that all the way to the Hokage tower with Itachi running circles around them.
So it did start out a little sad. Sorry about that. I started writing this when I found out a close family friend died and it shows in my writing. I did kinda like it so I kept it. Next chapter should be more happy and hopefully more funny! Tell me what you think!