KiraSan here, new chapter up! Hope you enjoy. Reviews are welcomed, good or bad. I would prefer the good ones, but I can work with what I get. Alright on

with the story.

I DO NOT OWN NARUTO. ONLY MY OCs.

Chapter 3

After looking at the place, Grandmother looked at me, "How about exploring the village? You need to find a locksmith to remove those cuffs and get you a new

wardrobe." She handed me some money and gave brief explanation about bill's currency, "That should be enough to buy you enough clothes to last awhile, I'll

go see about furniture and stocking food, go have fun." she said while shoving out the sliding doors. I chuckled as I fixed my cloak, "You leave me no choice,

Grandmother." After that, I set out to the village.

I passed by so many stores, vendors and other things I wasn't aware of. It took me awhile to get accustomed to the busy streets, rushing through the hustle

and bustle of these people's way. After some time, I had located a locksmith and store that sold clothing, but I wanted to explore some more. I remember the

small clearing that I passed when entering the village, that was one place I wanted to see, I ws curious about it for some odd reason. I came to the green

opening and walked further in. Some trees were scattered here and there with a few bushes. As I walked to the trees, I explored the deep thicket, hear some

of nature's calls, then I came into a small gap, where I spotted some unusual things. I studied the trees, there were holes and slash marks on some of them,

few of them had padding on them. I touched the padding questionly, then I saw something in the corner of my eye.

"A training dummy?" I gasped. I ran my fingers on the padded wooden dummy, amazed I was seeing one before my eyes. While I was training, Father had

showed me a picture of one of these, "Too bad I can't build one of these here for you, it would help you to train if I'm not with you." he had said. I removed my

cloak and stretched my limbs while the chains moved freely. I brought my hands close to me, then released a strike to the dummy. I frowned slightly, a faint

sting on my hand, I sighed. When Father taught me taijutsu, he did teach me techniques and how to focus my energy, but he wouldn't let me build up my

strength or stamina. "Your mother would notice, so I can't" he had said. So pretty much what I do is just for show. I did another strike, hearing the faint jingle

of the chains, lucky me I thought as I did some more, now that I was becoming a kunoichi, I can build that stamina and strength. I started to focus my energy

and did a high jump kick to the neck of the dummy, managed to swing myself around the dummy and did a blow behind the neck of the dummy. I smiled at my

move, 'in time I will fully master these moves' I thought.

"Who are you? What are you doing on these training grounds?" said a voice behind

I froze, turning fast to the voice and stilled yet again, a pair of light pale eyes staring at me.

*Neji's POV*

Team Gai had returned from a brief mission outside the village. It was a simple escort mission, nothing exciting had happened. They reported to the Hokage

that their mission was a success. "A job well down, my wonderful students!" praised Gai, striking the famous good guy pose. Tenten and Neji sighed, does this

man ever run out of energy? His younger look alike saluting him, "Hai, Gai-sensei! Another mission completed!" he said. With more rambling, Gai had dismissed

his team, "We will resume to our training in the morning, remember not to be late! Or everyone will do an extra 100 laps around the village!" he said as he

disappeared with a puff of smoke. Lee said his goodbyes and hurried off, Tenten walk some distance with Neji and went her way to her home. Neji studied the

sky, it was barely becoming afternoon, he wanted to have a small training session before returning to the Hyuuga Compound. As he traveled to the training

grounds, he sensed someone. He slowly made his way to the grounds, masking his presence when he got near. 'A girl?' he thought as he came by the

grounds. He observed her, she didn't look familiar, her clothing looked worn out and somewhat revealing and strange. The girl suddenly struck the dummy, it

was quite weak he noted, but she had a perfect form, he found it odd. The girl studied the dummy once again, her long black hair swaying in the wind. He tried

getting closer to see her face, but she moved. She became very still then surprise Neji when she released a high kick, then swung herself to strike behind.

Quick, he noted again, but still weak. He decided to reveal himself, "Who are you? And what are you doing on these training grounds?" She froze, but turned

to face him. Her eyes surprised him, they were a cobalt blue, which shone brightly, gazing into his. He broke the eye contact, and noticed her wrists were

cuffed and the chain broken, an escapee? "Who are you?" he repeated more sternly. She then quickly grabbed her cloak and ran out of the clearing. Neji tried

chasing after her, but she wove in between the trees and had escape and was out of view. He could have activated his byakugan and searched her easily, but

he sensed she wasn't a threat. But he grew slightly curious about her, her unusual features and appearance, clearly she wasn't from here.

*Kira's POV*

I ran back to the village, slightly out of breath. That boy back at the training grounds, I never met a boy at a close proximity like I had right now. Yeah, I knew

boys will grow into men, but I had no trouble with adult men since they were around the Head house. But I never seen a boy my age, I felt so awkward. But

his eyes, I have never felt my heart race so fast and his pale eyes, they were mystifying and I was so capture by them. I would have want to talk to him, but I

apparently trespassed in an area that was his, and I didn't want to cause any trouble, so I left.

I continued back to the locksmith. I showed him my cuffs and he raised an eyebrow of suspicion. I sighed and explain that I was a captive that was rescued,

"Please sir, I've had these on for almost two weeks, I been getting dirty looks like I'm killer or something" I said. He then finally agreed and pulled out his tools

to pick the lock. In a few minutes, my wrists were freed, "Thank you," I massaged my wrist, sore from the excess weight of the chains. I paid him for his

services and left. I made my way to the clothing store next, I looked at all the clothes they had laid out. I reminded myself that some of these clothes are going

to be worn while I trained. An hour later I left the store with bags in my hands, I had bought a couple pair of khaki shorts, some fishnet undershirts, some blue

sandals, a jacket with other miscellaneous items. I started my way back to my home.

I open the door to the restaurant as I brought my stuff in, once everything was in, I shut the door. I looked around and noticed Grandmother wasn't in here,

'maybe she's upstairs' I gather my bags again and made my way. I was then greeted with a delicious aroma. "Finally back, Kira?" said my grandmother who

was cooking in the kitchen. I placed my bags in the corner, looking around. A small table was located by the kitchen with a few chairs around it, on the table

was plates and other new dishes with utensils and silverware. Bags of food were there with other things I didn't bother to noticed. "I bought stuff for the

rooms too, I bought futons and blankets.I bought you a desk in your room, also things for the bathroom, like towels and soaps, had a feeling you want to

bathe today" I was amazed, she had gotten so much done in so little time, along with making dinner. "Go put your things in your room, and get ready to eat."

she said while she grabbed some plates. I took my bags and found the room with the desk she described. I enter the room and placed my bags by the closet.

I stared at the futon, I had only used one once before and they weren't to my liking, but right now, I can't complain, gateful to have a place to sleep. The desk

was pretty spacious in the corner of my room, I liked where it was placed, right by my large window that overlook the village and I was able to see the

mountain of faces.

I went back to Grandmother, where she cleared the table and had served dinner. I look at the delicious meal of stewed meat and vegetables with rice. As we

ate our meal, we talked of the rest of our day, I didn't mention the boy to Grandmother yet, I wanted to think more about it before I bring it up. When we

finished our meal, she collected the dishes. "Go take a bath, the tub is filled." she said, "You probably want to sleep soon." I thanked her as I went to my room

and grabbed my night clothes that the woman at the clothing store had pointed out. A pair of dark blue shorts and a white shirt. I was happy that the bath

was traditional like the one back at home, after I washed and rinsed myself, I went soak in the tub. I stared at the ceiling window, I was able to see the night

sky with the few stars that were placed around. I slowly felt myself dozing off, but shook it off, it was a long day I thought as I got out, dried myself, put my

clothes on. I went to the living room and saw my grandmother sitting on a chair, "Better?" she asked. I nodded, "Very. Thank you so much Grandmother." I

went to her and placed my arms around her. She hugged me back, "You're welcome, I love you, Kira" I released our hug and smiled at her, "I love you too."

She patted my head, "Oh, before I forget, Sarutobi said to see him tomorrow morning, he said he wanted to finish his conversation with you." I nodded, "Ok,

I'll go to bed then." I hugged her again, "Goodnight Grandmother," She smiled, "Goodnight dear,". I went to my room, set out my futon and laid out my

blankets. Before I getting in, I looked out my window, the village was calm and quiet, I smiled at the sight, more and more I was loving this village and it was

slowly getting under my skin. With a final look, I went to bed.