Hinata did not know how to feel. Today was her first day at the Academy, but yesterday her new friend might have been very hurt. What was she supposed to do if she saw him? Listen to her mother or follow her thoughts? 'Fine, I'll wait until I actually see him, then maybe I will be able to talk to him.

She walked hand-in-hand with her mother to her new school. The whole way there, she was quiet, but inside, she was the most excited girl in the ninja world. 'I'm gonna start training to be a shinobi! And definitely a great one! I'll show everyone what cool jutsus I have and then, maybe even become Kazekage!' This new thought nearly made her scream. If she were Kazekage, she would not only get a tremendous amount of wealth to help support her family, but could help make sure that everyone was safe, letting no one come to any harm. She would make sure her home was a safe place for all to enjoy life.

These thoughts and daydreams distracted her from the previous night's events, but she was in for an interesting surprise once she got there.

She walked up to a high-sand erected building. It was nearly as tall as the Kazekage's mansion except this building was much longer. It seemed to be for dual use as there were to different entrances with different signs. They took the left doors.

"Welcome to your first day of ninja training," a lady at the desk said as they walked in. She had jet black hair and a wide grin on her face. Her smile seemed very comforting. "Are you ready to learn a lot of cool things, young student?"

"Yes I am!" Little Hinata yelled gleefully. She even started jumping up and down in excitement.

"Well that's good then. But first, mommy and daddy have to fill out something real quick, ok?"

"Ok..." She settled down at last and went to hold her BaBa's hand. He always had a tight, firm grip that seemed impossible to break from. It was scary at times, but like now, it was reassurance and confidence. He stooped down to her, his other arm now on his knee crouching, and told her: "You'll love it here. You have always had a passion to learn, and this way you can become even stronger. You won't have to be a business shop owner, but you'll really be able to make a greater difference to protect Suna. You'll be wonderful." His smile was warn as well. He never showed his teeth, but the edges of his mouth would almost reach his ears and his cheeks would be red; always a merry person. He himself was strong, but he showed in this genuine smile, he trusted his little girl.

Mama had been filling out the final form when Baba was talking to her. Her mom turned the paper in and the lady told her to just wait in the room until school starts.

"Have a good first day of school, Sweetie. We know you'll enjoy it." And with that, her mom bent down to kiss Hinata on the forehead and give her a quick hug which she immediately returned. Then Hinata went, prancing her way to a seat by one of the few building windows to wait for her instructor.

Not long later, more families came in to drop off their new shinobi-to-be, and they all did the same thing her parents did: a quick hug and kiss goodbye. They, like her, came to sit and she even started talking to one or two of them. Through all this time, she continued to look for one person.

"Ah! Look who's coming now!"

"He tried to rip my leg off just the other day."

When she turned around, the door opened to a girl with spiky blond hair and with her was a brown haired, face-painted guy who must have been her brother. The little boy behind them was the one person she hoped to see.

However, as soon as his true form appeared in the door, all the kids backed against the farthest wall from him, she was the only one who did not move. "Get back, weird-eyes! He'll kill you like he did his uncle!"

A gust of wind came striking the boy who called out. "Don't say a word against my brother, especially in front of me."

"B-But it's true!" another boy shot out.

"She said shut up!" This time, it was the middle child of the three, but instead he went out to physically punch him with his bare hands.

"Kankuro, Lady Temari, please forgive these kids. They don't fully understand the... complete matter of things."

The guy named Kankuro stopped before he could touch the boy's face, but it was only an inch away. The boy winced in fear. "Come on Kankuro, we can't be late."

There was a small hesitation as he stood up again. "Fine."

"Go on Gaara, it will be ok." His head was still low, his red hair coving his eyes and forehead. His cheeks were red and looked a little wet, and his small hands were folded together against his chest. He slowly walked away from the two people, Hinata supposed they were his siblings. He went to sit on the bench with the other kids, but they all got up, even those on the far end of the bench. Then, the blond and brown left.

"Alright, now, let's start your training!"