KAKASHI'S P.O.V

To say I was shocked with what I saw during the fight between Rin and Gaara would be an understatement. She was an excellent fighter even though she didn't know our ways. And to top it all off she had a fox spirit within her just like Naruto. She saved Lee, maybe she's not so bad after all.

"Kakashi, come here a moment."

Sarutobi said as he moved away from the cot Rin was laying on. She had refused to go to a hospital but had agreed to sleep on a cot in the corner of the room.

"What is it sir?"

"You can drop the formalities Kakashi, no one is listening."

Sarutobi said and I smiled at him sheepishly.

"Sorry, force of habit."

"Hmm. What do you think of her?"

He asked and I looked back over at the young sixteen year old.

"I definitely misjudged her. Though she knows how to fight she doesn't seem to be a threat. And it would seem like she has control over her beast. She might actually be able to help Naruto control his."

I said and Sarutobi nodded.

"I was thinking the same thing. Why don't you introduce her to your squad. I'm sure it would be a nice change for Naruto and the others."

Sarutobi said and I nodded.

"Do you still want me to train her in the ninja ways? It seems like she can take care of herself just fine."

I said and Sarutobi smiled.

"She is an excellent fighter, but she will still need to be trained in our ways. If she is to become an ANBU, she must be a ninja."

He said and I nodded.

"Alright, I'll start as soon as she heals."

"Good. Take her back to your place and make sure she rests up."

He said and I nodded as I walked over to Rin and picked her up. She whimpered in her sleep before settling against my chest.

"Take good care of her Kakashi, she seems like she needs it."

Sarutobi said and I knew what he meant. Though she seemed strong on the outside she was just like Naruto.

I jumped out the window with Rin in my arms and made my way back to the apartment. I laid her down on my bed and she curled up into a ball.

'She's just a child and yet she has such power. She will make a great ally, that's for sure.'

NARUTO'S P.O.V

"Who was that girl? She fought against Gaara like it was nothing, she even got past his defenses."

Sakura said as we walked back from the Chunin Exams. Lord Sarutobi said they were over for now and those who hadn't got a chance to fight would be able to in a week's time.

"I don't know, but did you guys sense that power? It was similar to Naruto's."

Sasuke said and I stopped.

'So I wasn't the only one who noticed that. I wonder if she really is like me.'

I thought to myself as we made our way back towards my place. I said goodbye to Sakura and Sasuke before going inside and falling back onto my bed. I sighed before closing my eyes.

RIN'S P.O.V

I woke up and rolled over. I whimpered as a small throbbing went through my ankle, but nothing else. I sat up and looked down at my foot. The bone had been popped back into place by Sarutobi and wrapped so it would heal properly. That and Kitsana's healing abilities and it was almost good as new. I slowly stood up and tested how much weight it could take. It hurt to bear down on it, but nothing I couldn't deal with.

I walked out of the room and walked into the living room to find Kakashi asleep on the couch.

'So he let me sleep in his bed, but why?'

I wondered as I walked towards the kitchen. I was hungry and I realized I hadn't eaten since the morning before Sesshomaru had called me down for training. I sighed as I opened the fridge and pulled out eggs, bacon, and pancake mix. I rummaged around until I got all the pans I needed, then I started on making breakfast.

I had just finished setting the table when Kakashi stirred.

"Morning."

I said as he sat up. He looked over at me and his eyes widened.

"Rin! You shouldn't be up your ankle is-"

"Fine. I heal quickly thanks to Kitsana."

I said and he ran a hand through his silver hair as he stood up and walked into the kitchen.

"What's all this?"

He asked and I smiled as I put water in the frying pan so it'd be easier to clean later.

"Breakfast, what's it look like?"

I asked as I sat down.

"I know that, but why'd yo-"

"Look Kakashi, I see no reason why we can't be civil with one another. I haven't done anything to you and you haven't done anything to me. Hell, we might even be able to be friends. So why don't you just sit down and eat a meal with me."

I said and he just stared at me before pulling the chair out and sitting down.

We ate in silence and I got up to put the dishes in the sink, but Kakashi got to them before I could.

"You cooked, I'll do dishes."

He said and I just sighed as I sat back down.

"So, you're the host to a fox spirit?"

Kakashi said over the rush of running water.

"Yeah, what of it?"

I asked warily.

"Nothing really, it's just that I happen to know another kid with the same kind of spirit housed within him."

He said and that piqued my interest.

'So he knows the yellow-orange haired kid.'

"Really?"

I asked and he nodded.

"He's actually a member of my squad along with the kid you borrowed the kunai from."

Kakashi said as he finished up the dishes.

"Kunai? You mean dagger."

I said and he smiled at me from behind the mask that covered half his face, his headband, I noticed, covered the other half.

"Yeah. Sarutobi wants me to start your training as a ninja today, if you're up to it."

He said and I couldn't help but smile.

"Why not? It's not like I have anything better to do in this apartment."

I said and Kakashi laughed.

"Give me a few days and I'll find you a place of your own."

He said and I nodded.

"So, when can I meet this squad of yours?"

I asked and he smiled as he pulled his shoes on.

"Come on, I'll introduce you seeing as they'll be helping me train you in the ways of the ninja."

He said and I jumped up from the couch and raced after him as he went out the door.

Kakashi led the way to the training area I was in the day before with Kitsana before I'd beaten the ANBU and headed for the arena where I'd fought with the red haired kid. As we got closer I noticed three figures sitting underneath one of the trees. The yellow-orange haired kid in the orange jacket, the pink haired girl in the red dress, and the blue-black colored hair in the blue collar shirt. They all stood up when they saw Kakashi, then their eyes widened when they saw me. We stopped right in front of them and they stared at me. After a while it got annoying.

"I don't appreciate being gawked at like an animal."

I said and they all looked at the ground ashamed.

"Be nice Rin."

Kakashi said and I groaned.

"Guys this is Rin, Rin this is Naruto, Sasuke, and Sakura from team 7."

Kakashi said, pointing to each one in turn.

'So the yellow-orange haired kid's name is Naruto, and he has a fox spirit too. Can you talk to it Kitsana?'

I asked her and she was quiet while she tried.

'No little one I can't. I almost get there then I'm blocked by something. It looks like a seal of some sort.'

Kitsana said and I nodded.

"Hi."

I said since none of them seemed inclined to say anything. Sasuke looked at me like he was sizing me up as a warrior, Sakura looked like she wanted to kill me because of how Sasuke was looking at me, and Naruto was just smiling at me.

'So I take it Sakura likes Sasuke, but he doesn't like her back. He seems to be the second strongest out of them all aside from Naruto, but with the seal on his beast Sasuke might have him beat. Sakura seems like a healer more than a fighter.'

'Always over analyzing things little one.'

Kitsana said and I smiled. I couldn't help it, Sesshomaru had taught me to size up everyone I saw, whether they were friend or foe.

Naruto circled me and stopped when he was facing me. A big smile was on his face.

"What?"

I asked in a bored manner.

"I like you. You're not stuck up like Sasuke, but you're not overly girly like Sakura."

He said ignoring the 'heys' from both his teammates. Seems like Naruto isn't one for much thought.

"Eh, I am who I am. No one else."

I said and that got a small smile from Sasuke.

"Okay, now that the introductions are over let's get down to the real reason I called you three out here. The Hokage wants Rin here to learn the ways of the ninja, and you three are going to help her. Are you ready Rin? This might take a while."

Kakashi said and I smirked at him.

"I'm ready, but be warned, I'm a fast learner."