Chapter 16! It is kinda short this time around. I hope you enjoy it none the less!

Chapter 16

Once we got to the tower, we spotted Mikoto and Fugaku in the crowd. Mikoto smiled and waved to us while her husband stood there with his arms crossed looking as happy as ever. (note the sarcasm)

"Hello everyone. I hope Itachi wasn't a bother." We smiled at Itachi's mother. "Not at all! The little guy is fun to be around." I reassured her. She smiled but Fugaku hmphed.

"What's up with Grumpy?" I cocked an eyebrow up. Mikoto sighed. Before she could say anything Fukagu answered. "He shouldn't be out fooling around. He needs to be training." He glared at me. I looked over at Itachi and saw that he had lowered his head like he was guilty of something. I then looked over at Alasia. She gave me a warning look. It said 'don't argue with him'. Me being me, ignored it.

"I think when you're five years old you get to have some fun. It's called being a kid." I challenged.

"Joe, I know how you feel but you really shouldn't get in the middle of this." Alasia put her hand on my shoulder. "She is right; you should listen to her." Kakashi whispered.

"I would listen to her, girl. It seems you need to learn to listen to your superiors from her." Fugaku sneered. That's it! I seriously hate Uchihas expecially this one! I glared at the Uchiha and to everyone's surprise. . . I growled.

~Alasia's POV~

Did she just. . . growl? I stared at Joe in shock, well everyone did really. Mikoto looked over at me, wondering what was going on. All I could do was shake my head, letting her know that I was clueless. I have never seen her this pissed before.

"Did you just growl at me girl? Is that a challenge?" Fugaku did not sound happy.

"What of it and yes it is. I really can't stand that Uchiha pigheadedness that you have. 'I'm an Uchiha so I can boss everyone around'" I mocked.

"Joe you really shouldn't do that." I tried to calm her down. Fugaku looked over at me. "You really should try to control her. She is too loose and undisciplined to be a ninja."

"I'LL SHOW YOU LOOSE!"

Before I could say anything, Joe had sprung toward the man. Her eyes already glowing, ready for a fight. Kakashi had grabbed her just in time before anything could happen.

"Joe calm down. Don't let him get to you." He covered her eyes to calm her down and it worked, slowly but it worked.

"Fugaku! I know you want Itachi to be the best he can but insulting others just because they had some fun with him won't." Mikoto finally found stepped in and addressed the man. "I'm sorry you guys. I won't let it happen again." She smiled apologetically.

"Don't worry about it Mikoto. Joe doesn't know how to hold grudges so she will be her loud and happy self in a few minutes." I reassured her.

"Come on Itachi. Let's go find your aunt." Mikoto waved good bye to us. Fugaku was already a couple feet ahead.

Itachi looked up at us and took a deep breath. By then Kakashi had let go of Joe. "I don't agree with my Father. I think you are awesome ninja." And with that he was off to follow his parents.

When I couldn't see Itachi anymore, I saw Joe's face light up with a smile. Already back to her loud and happy self.

"Remind me to give him a big hug the next time we see the little squirt!" Kakashi sweat dropped.

"Is she bipolar or something?" he asked. I chuckled. "No it's just easy to make her happy. She can be simple like that."

We eventually found a good spot to watch Minato give his speech. It was a simple but powerful speech. It was filled with promises of protection and peace. When he was finished, the crowd cheered. During the uproar, Joe and I split off from Kakashi so we could go back to the future without anyone noticing.

We decided to go to the gate. The guards weren't there since everyone was to see the new Hokage. Joe thought it would be best since it was on the opposite side of town. I took out the picture for us to scadoo into.

"Ready?" I looked over at Joe. She was looking back toward the area where the cheering was. She took a deep breath and sighed.

"Yeah. Let's go."

"You didn't think you would leave without saying goodbye did you?" We looked at each other. I knew our faces mirrored each other. We were both shocked. We didn't move for about a minute.

"Well?" We looked over to see Minato, Kushina, and Kakashi standing about ten feet away from us. Kushina had her arms crossed with an annoyed expression on her face. Kakashi looked as passive as always but he had a hint of amusement in his expression. Minato stood in between the two. He had a better sweet smile on his face.

"Are you going to give us an answer or just stand there all day?" the red head started to tap her foot in annoyance.

"Well so much for leaving without being noticed." I sighed.

"Why would you want to do that?" Minato asked. He walked over to us with the others following behind.

"Because I'm not good with goodbyes." Joe looked at them apologetically. "Besides, how did you guys know we left anyways?" Joe and I looked over at Kakashi. He seemed really interested in the clouds at that moment.

"Kaakaashiii." We said in an accusing voice.

"He was right to tell us! I don't want you to just disappear on us!" Kushina pulled us into a binding hug. "I'm going to miss having a full house. You better come back and visit!" When she let go, hints of tears were in her eyes.

Kakashi walk up to us next. "You guys are an interesting bunch. It will be kind of quiet with you guys gone. Will I see you guys again?" We both chuckled. Thinking the same thing as Joe I answered, "Yeah we will. We may not remember this the next time you see us, but we will meet again."

"Yeah, and if you see two girls laughing and one hitting a tree. . . then. . . to get their attention say something about the tree." Joe added. I shook my head at the memory.

"Alright. . . I guess this is good bye . . . for now." Joe and I looked at each other, then at Kakashi. Before he could react, we pounce on him and gave him a big hug. Hey we may see him in a couple of minutes but he won't see us for a few years.

Kushina and Minato laughed at the awkward face Kakashi made. We let the poor guy go and laughed along with them.

"Well guess I'm next." We looked at Minato to give him our full attention.

"Good luck 4th!" Joe patted him on the shoulder. "Yeah, good luck with the paper work. I've heard rumors about it." I added. Minato chuckled. "Thanks guys. Good luck in the future. As Kakashi and Kushina said, it will be quiet with you gone. Who else will start whole village parties?" We broke into laughter. Once we settled down, looked back at Minato.

"Can you do me a favor?" He asked us. We both nodded our heads and he smiled.

"Take care of him for me. He's strong but from what I have seen his strength comes from the bonds that he has made. I know that your friendship will be a great help to him. Plus he is a knuckle head like his mom."

My eyes almost popped out of my head from shock. What the hell is going on! Wait. . . don't tell me. . .

"I'm so confused what do you mean hi- !" Joe looked bewildered. Minato laughed at our reactions. Kakashi and Kushina just looked down right lost.

"How. . . . why. . . wait a second! You! You never erased your memories from the tower did you!" Joe must be talking about the 4th Naruto Shippuden movie.

Minato just winked. "What are they talking about Minato?" Kushina asked. "Something from a mission that I can't talk about." Kakashi looked skeptical then his eyes went wide.

"Sensei. . . you don't mean that mission. . ." Minato just smiled.

"Wow look at that. Minato breaking the rules." I teased. Minato coughed. "Well I guess this is goodbye then."

"Don't worry about him, we will take care of it." Joe assured him. I nodded in agreement. We went up and gave him a hug. While hugging he whispered in our ears, "Thank you." We pulled back and he ruffled our hair. We then took a step back and scadoo to the future. The last thing we saw was the three of them waving with smiles on their faces.

So we say good bye to the past. What do you think will happen to the girls now? What crazy stuff will they do next! Stay tuned! XD