I'm not sure why but I am enjoying writing this story. It could be the situations that I am putting my OC in this early on or something. Oh well best to not question a good thing right? Anyways, got another chapter up a bit quicker than I thought I would. For those that have decided to follow my story...pure awesomeness and thank you for choosing to do so. Also, I apologize for any spelling errors I might have made in this chapter, I got it up pretty quick so I probably missed some errors. I will go back and reread it once I get a chance with a clear mind and fix any mistakes. So enjoy my lovelies!

Disclaimer: I do not own Naruto.

Chapter IV

Lilith was sound asleep enjoying the dreamless slumber when a loud crash had her springing from the comfort of the bed. Without thinking she ran down the narrow hallway and to the living room area where the sound had come from. She entered the room in a rush and tripped on something sending her flailing to the floor. A loud groan echoed throughout the little flat followed by the sound of someone clearing their throat behind her.

Her body went ridged and she ceased all movement, well she really wasn't moving to begin with since whoever had cleared their throat was now sitting atop her back. The feel of cold metal hit her neck and she narrowed her eyes glaring at the floor. Not only did she recklessly run TOWARDS the damn noise that woke her up she didn't even bother to think of the possibility of someone else being in her home until now. A bit late for it she might add.

It was silent for a moment longer before her attacker spoke up. "At the rate you are going…well I'm surprised you aren't already dead." The flat tone of the voice had her eyes widening.

"KAKASHI!" She yelled from under the man.

"Yes?" He replied calmly.

"What the hell is wrong with you? Get off of me!" She bellowed and started to squirm in his hold. Kakashi on the other hand did not bother to bend to her unnecessary yelling and anger. After all, he found his method of entry and the situation completely, well necessary.

"You rushed into a situation without thinking, without analyzing the situation and now look at where you are." He pointed out as he applied a little more pressure to her neck with the kunai he held. She grunted as the sharp object dug a little deeper into her skin and his hold on her arms tightened. As much as she just wanted to strangle him right then and there she held back her comment because, well he was right.

She let out a small huff and relaxed her body. "Sorry."

"Stupidity like this won't give you a second chance for correction or to voice your apologies in the shinobi world. Do you remember what I told you yesterday?" He asked, his voice turning stern. He did not move from his perch on her back as he waited for her answer, to Lilith's aggravation.

"Can you get off me?" She grunted as she tried to move but received no response and no indication he was moving anytime soon. With a groan she gritted her teeth, "Something about, um, not attacking first?"

"Hmm. I'm surprised you remembered that." He mused.

"I'm not that stupid." She grumbled.

"Could have fooled me." He stated simply shrugging his shoulders. A small growl came from the woman and he couldn't help the small smirk that appeared beneath his mask. "If you remembered it then you shouldn't be in this position right now."

"I acted on instinct." She argued. "Aren't instincts something that some say to trust in certain situations?"

"Well, yes…and no. It all depends on your situation and if the instinct you have at the particular moment is going to benefit you or kill you. In this situation…it killed you." The last part was said with slight amusement as he looked at her form below him once more.

"So basically it's based off of my best judgment." She answered back laying her chin on the floor.

"In a sense." Kakashi nodded as he slowly released her arms and pulled the kunai away from her neck and standing. "But from what I have concluded, your judgment is…well, you're an idiot." His hands were now in his pockets and he was looking off into nothing as she stood from her place on the floor.

She sent a glare to him as he continued to stare off. "Well, so sorry 'ol wise one." She was now dusting herself off when his eye trailed to her. The look on her face was hard and he could feel the agitation that radiated from her. Before she spoke again she turned and started to walk back towards her bedroom. "If I am that much of a lost cause then you don't have to trouble yourself with training me."

"I never said that." His voice stopped her and she turned slightly to look at him over her right shoulder. "A lot have trouble in the beginning. It's nothing that hard work can't fix depending on how much effort you put into it."

"Really?" She raised an eyebrow. "Did you have trouble in the beginning?"

"No."

Lilith deadpanned, "Right."

They stood silently for a moment before Kakashi cleared his throat again, "Well, are you ready for your first day?"

Realization hadn't dawn on her at first as to what he was going on about but it hit her quick enough. Today was the first day of the start of her training. She looked at Kakashi then to her room. Her eyes made it back to him, "Yeah give me a minute to get ready."

…

The two walked down the quiet streets of Konoha, the crisp breeze rattling a chill in Lilith. As her arms wrapped around her upper body trying to keep the remaining body heat from escaping her she looked at the man that walked silently beside her. Not once had he brought out that book since they started this walk, he just walked quietly beside her, hands in his pockets.

It was so quiet that when he finally did speak up she couldn't contain the small squeak that came out. "Nice morning." He mused as he looked up to the pitch black sky.

After recovering from his randomness she shook her head and gave him an 'are you serious' look. "Is it? Where?" She looked around them feigning ignorance. Kakashi looked at her out of the corner of his eye but did not comment. A large grin spread across Lilith's face as she turned to look at him, smiling so big her eyes closed. She was sure she looked really stupid right then but that was kind of the point. Oh, he is so going to kick my ass later.

Kakashi's eye kept trailing over to the shorter woman walking next to him, her head just passing his shoulders. A hair tie had been used to pull her long purple hair up into a high ponytail with her long bangs framing her pale face. Silver eyes looked on as they continued to walk and he couldn't help but notice one detail that stood out most to him. The black shirt, she had actually worn it. He had suggested it but didn't expect her to wear it; it was quite a bit bigger than her smaller frame. She had tied the bottom of the shirt up so the knot rested on the curve of her back making one of her more prominent womanly features stand out. The long sleeves allowed for the tips of her fingers to show but nothing more unless she rolled them up.

All thoughts lost when a loud booming voice broke the peace of the silent morning.

"KAKASHI! MY ETERNAL RIVAL!" Kakashi rolled his eye and turned lazily to see none other than the one person that statement could have come from. A large cloud of dust rose from behind the growing green figure at it approached them at an ungodly speed.

"Um, Kakashi?" Lilith was slowly making her way to stand behind him as her eyes stayed locked onto the strange figure that was approaching them.

"Hmm?" He looked over his shoulder to her as she grabbed ahold of his right arm.

"What is that?" She asked with her widened eyes still focused. He turned his head back in the direction of the figure as it continued to grow and before he could give her a proper answer the man was skidding to a halt in front of them.

Lilith looked at the tall man with even wider eyes. His green jumpsuit really stood out, a jacket much like Kakashi's was on his person and his unusual choice of hairstyle. The man gave her a thumbs up and a large smile showing all of his shiny, blindingly shiny, pearly whites.

With a wink the man spoke, "Might Guy, Konoha's green beast!"

Lilith stared at the man, her memory of him from the show coming on full force. She remembered him easily now, though it took a moment for realization to hit there was no mistaking him.

"Such youth!" He bellowed as his face contorted into a pout and his eyes glazed over. With an accusing finger he pointed to Kakashi, "How could you! My eternal rival has done it again. Using his cool guy attitude to get to this beauty!" He continued as fire ignited in his eyes.

Kakashi continued to look at Guy with a bored expression as he continued on, "Please tell me he was unsuccessful in his pursuit of you." Guy looked at Lilith with a pleading look as his pout deepened. She didn't know what to say or even have the chance to speak before he went off again. "Oh I knew it! Once again my eternal rival has bested me by winning the heart of such a youthful beauty!" The tears now flowing freely down his cheeks.

"What?!" Lilith shouted, "Hold on there big guy you got it all wrong." She waved her hands around letting go of Kakashi's sleeve.

Guy sniffled a bit as he looked at Lilith who now stood tall with her hands on her hips. "So you still retain your youthful spirit? My rival's renowned coolness has not had an effect on you?"

With a stern look Lilith stared at Guy, he was hunched over, arms dangling limply down and dribbling in his own self-induced pity party. A small giggle left her lips as she looked at Guy and he stood tall at a back breaking speed. Another large grin plastered on his face.

"Oooh such a sound!" He clapped his hands on either side of his face, stars dancing in his eyes and stared at Lilith in awe. "You are surely too pure for the intention of Kakashi!"

Lilith shot a glance at Kakashi who was standing next to her, hands still in his pockets and a flat expression. He was obviously not in the mood for this right now and she found it comical. Another soft laugh left her as she looked back at Guy.

"Yeah, pure hasn't been a word used to describe me for a time." She teased and she could see the fire return to Guy's eyes as he looked at Kakashi. "And Kakashi wasn't the undoing." She jerked her thumb towards said man as she clarified.

Guy looked back to Lilith and held up a fist showing off his well-toned arm, "Looks are certainly deceiving with you." A large smile spread across his face. A hearty laugh left his lungs and Lilith laugh a bit louder this time. From what she could remember from when she watched the cartoon, she had actually taken a liking to Might Guy. He was a bit over the top with certain things, most things, but she loved his sunny disposition. "Would you join me for a refreshing run around the village?!"

"Sorry Guy," Kakashi finally spoke raising a hand to halt the man. "We have training. Maybe another time." Kakashi looked at Lilith and then turned walking in the original direction they had been heading.

"Oh! Then I shall join you instead!" Guy's enthusiasm was almost contagious, almost. Lilith felt herself waking up more and more as the three walked to the training grounds. Kakashi simply huffed and hunched forward slightly as Guy invited himself. It wasn't like he disliked the man, in fact he found some of the challenges that Guy would concoct quite entertaining.

Lilith walked between the men, Kakashi to her left and Guy to her right. Most of her attention was drawn to Guy as he animatedly spoke of stories long since passed and a few that had Kakashi groaning with displeasure.

…

As the three walked into the middle of the training area Lilith could see it was used often by the state it was in. The ground was uneven in some places, large chunks of earth were missing and the majority of the trees that lined the border of the grounds held excessive damage. Much of the bark was missing in some areas; some trees were broken in half and lay across the ground. A few targets were set around that held their own amount of damage, probably from weapons training.

Kakashi motioned for Lilith to follow him and they walked to the edge of the grounds where the trees bordered. The ground was worn, most of the grass missing from constant traffic.

"We will start here." He pointed at the dirt path. "It circles the entire area we are in."

Lilith looked at the path and she had a good idea of what he was asking, "So I'm guessing that you want me to run this?" Kakashi nodded his head and pointed again.

"Starting here, I want you to complete 10 laps, no pausing if you can help it. I am not expecting you to do everything right off hand so complete it as best you can." He was going easy on her and he knew it but she was not accustomed to the harsher training that would eventually follow. Baby steps would be needed with her if he wanted to avoid killing her.

With a nod, Lilith began stretching a bit before she smiled at Kakashi and took off at a decent pace. A moment later Guy joined her and shot her another big smile. Lilith giggled a bit and looked ahead of her again. "I forgot to mention to Kakashi that I use to work out a lot in my spare time." A loud laugh came from Guy as they continued on the path, him keeping a much slower pace than his usual to stay with her.

Kakashi noted that the run was not winding her like he initially thought. A smirk formed under his mask as he watched her and Guy run the laps effortlessly. "Looks are certainly deceiving." He quoted Guy.

Lilith and Guy were on the last lap when a kunai flew in front of her. She halted but lost her balance and face planted on the dirt path. With an eyebrow twitching with aggravation she looked up to see Kakashi standing over her, a smile evident by the way his mask formed over his face.

"What the hell was that for?!" She yelled jumping up from the ground.

"Just throwing a twist into the normal workout regimen." He mused. "Since the run didn't seem to be taking much of a toll out on you physically I decided to throw in a few extra features to keep you on your toes."

"Like what?" Lilith question crossing her arms over her chest. She knew she was physically fit enough to get through the basics.

"Well, I will give you a simple exercise to perform. If I think that you have lost your focus at a given moment then I will test your reflexes. Like what I did here." He said as he pulled the kunai from the tree it had embedded itself into. "It is kind of a win win if you don't let your focus falter. Your body will continue on with the conditioning but at the same time you will be able to multitask in a sort. Performing one task while the possibility of another challenge popping up being a probability. However, I will give no warning so don't lose focus." He waved with one hand and twirled the kunai on the other at the end of his pointer finger and smiled.

Lilith looked at Kakashi with a stunned look. The man had obviously lost his marbles and she was sure she would leave training today with some kind of injury. She glared at him before letting her arms fall to her sides, "Jackass."

"Oh one more thing," Kakashi said as she held up one finger and his eye closed in that familiar smile. "I am technically your Sensei now."

She eyed him for a minute and knew what he was expecting, with a smirk she started to walk passed him. "Very well, Jackass-sensei."

Kakashi's hand fell to his side as he stood to his full height, his expression flattening at the name. As he watched the woman walk away he shook his head, this is going to be a long day.

…..

Hours later and Lilith stood on shaky legs, training had increased in intensity. Finding herself doing simple exercises with the surprise of a weapon flying at her from time to time had her body working harder. Her reflexes were crap and more than a few times did she end up sporting a good scratch somewhere.

She wiped the sweat from her brow and looked at Kakashi as he approached her slowly. "What's next?" She asked breathlessly.

He stopped only a few feet in front of her taking in her current state and he could tell she was reaching her end. They had mainly focused on physical endurance rather than anything else. As he had explained to her, it was just as important as knowing how to control her chakra, Guy even chimed in and agree whole heartedly which surprised Kakashi but at the same time didn't. The man was known for his extreme physical challenges and is dedication to his body's condition.

"Would you like to try your hand with a little Taijutsu?" He knew she was fatigued but one thing he had learned over the past few hours was she was determined. A trait that he was beginning to like about the woman.

"What's that?" She question raising an eyebrow. Guy gawked at her as if she had just uttered the most unheard of thing possible. "What?!" She shrieked at Guy.

Kakashi cleared his throat drawing her attention back to him again, "To put it in a matter that you will understand, it's basically hand-to-hand combat." Lilith's eyes widened a bit and she nodded her head in understanding.

"Oh. Um what do I need to do?" She shifted her stance and stood upright.

"I believe I can help you with that!" Guy said happily pointing a thumb at his chest. "With my help you will be kicking some serious butt in no time."

Lilith looked at Kakashi who seemed, well, bored but did not oppose the idea of Guy being the one to teach her in this particular area. He nodded his head before turning and walking towards the tree line waving a single hand over his head. "Just don't kill her."

"I would never!" Guy shouted standing with his fist held high in a pose that one would describe as 'justice and do gooder'.

With a low groan, Kakashi sat underneath a tree some distance from the two as they started. He pulled out his book and began to read in the shade of the tree occasionally peeking over the top to see what the status was on the training.

The sun was getting low and by now Lilith lay sprawled out on the sparsely grass covered earth. Her arms and legs throbbed painfully from all the activity and Guy's ridiculous training. That man seriously needed a hobby or something; he was inhuman when it came to this training bit. At this rate she would lose function of her limbs, if they didn't simply fall off before that.

A shadow landed over Lilith's face and she squinted her eyes to see who it was. "Doing all right?" The teasing tone made her want to reach out and sock them one but all strength was gone for the time being. She settles for just glaring her best glare and sticking out her tongue in a childish fashion. He chuckled lightly and reached down, one arm going under her shoulders and the other going under the bend of her legs.

She was lifted off of the ground with ease and she winced as her sore muscles were held tightly in his grip. "I would usually argue that I am fine but I am sure I couldn't walk right now no matter how hard I tried." She chuckled flatly.

"Not the first time I have heard that." Kakashi said casually before his eye slightly widened at the hidden meaning his statement could hold. Lilith of course caught it right off the bat and started to laugh which made her stomach hurt and so she laughed a little harder. "That wasn't what I meant." He retorted.

With a playful eye roll Lilith calmed her laughter down to a small chuckle, "Yeah well this wouldn't exactly be a first for me." She giggled as she noticed Kakashi's eye widened for a split second and then return to normal again.

"And people say I have a perverted mind." He mumbled as he continued to walk. The streets were a bit busy and to avoid any more unwanted attention he took to the roof tops after saying goodbye to Guy. It didn't take them long before they were in the living room of the small flat, Lilith still firmly held in Kakashi's arms.

He set her feet down on the floor gently helping to steady her as she tried to walk. "Jeez you guys really know how to take a lot out of a girl huh?" Kakashi gave her a look and she clicked her tongue, "Oh come on get your mind out of the gutter." A small smirk played on her lips.

It was his turn to chuckle at her. He watched as she walked slowly down the hall, a hiss every now and then audible as she took a step and lifted a foot. "Sorry about this." He called out to her.

She turned and smiled over her shoulder, "Eh, I expected as much. After all it was my choice right? Besides, if I didn't feel anything after the first day then I would be worried."

Kakashi hummed his agreement and walked silently to her side. He wrapped an arm around her waist and helped guide her to her bedroom.

"Thanks, I feel like I am going to break any minute." She laughed as she sat down on her bed and proceeded to take off her shoes. As she sat there the thoughts of the days training ran through her mind and she looked up at Kakashi. "Hey, don't you have a team you are supposed to be out training?" She remembered that in the show, Kakashi had a team of three young ninja that were assigned to him. And it was another question that had been in the back of her head since she had arrived. Just where in the story was she?

"Hmm. No, the ones eligible still have at least another year in the academy. Why do you ask?" He looked down at her from where he stood.

"Oh, no reason." She waved her hands in front of her with a nervous smile on her face.

Kakashi stared at her for a second longer before turning and walking towards the door. "Well, make sure you get plenty of rest. You have another long day tomorrow."

"Yeah assuming I can walk." Lilith mumbled.

"Then I will carry you back to the training area." He poked his head in with that last bit and startled Lilith. She placed a hand over her rapidly beating heart and sent a death glare at Kakashi, who…was now gone.

Lilith calmed herself and began to think. She heard the front door open and close and assumed that Kakashi had left and that she was now alone. So, he doesn't have the team yet which means I am a little ahead of the story line from what I can remember. But how is that possible? She bit her lip in thought. If Madison said that glimpses of dimensions could reach neighboring dimensions shouldn't that mean that those events had already happened and if so I should be much further along in the story than this. So, how is it I am actually early on? The onset of a headache could be felt and Lilith started to rub her temples.

"This is so confusing." She mumbled trying her best to push the thoughts away for the time being. After struggling for a moment she was able to stand from the bed and walk slowly to the bathroom. A nice hot shower was needed after a day like today.

With every movement to peel off the dirty, sweaty clothing a low groan would escape. Every muscle in her body was screaming at her and protesting each movement. Eventually she was able to get the clothing off, after getting stuck in the shirt awkwardly and her hands were pulled above her head. None the less she now stood bare in her bathroom looking at her reflection in the mirror. She turned towards the open door to grab a towel from the small cabinet built into the wall next to it when she noticed she was no longer alone.

Her face burned bright red as she looked into the face of a now equally red Kakashi. All protest her muscles were giving was forgotten as she closed her eyes, screamed and swung a fist in his direction. To her surprise it actually made contact with his face and he stumbled back. Lilith reached for the door and slammed it as hard as she could, a loud crack echoing throughout the flat as the walls vibrated.

Her hand was throbbing horribly but she ignored it as she jerked the cabinet open and yanked a fresh towel out wrapping it around her naked form. "Damn you Kakashi!"

Kakashi stood outside the door wide eyed holding his throbbing cheek. "She…actually hit me." He mumbled staring at the door when it suddenly swung open revealing a very pissed off Lilith. "You actually hit me." He stated again.

"You're lucky I didn't kick you instead!" She yelled. "Damn would it hurt for you to knock or something?" She threw one arm up in exasperation as the other clenched the fabric of the towel tightly.

"Sorry," Kakashi was still holding his slightly swollen cheek, the shock still a bit evident as he stared at her. "I just needed to remind you of something."

Lilith was waiting for him to continue but he was taking too long and now she was beyond embarrassed. Frustrated, yeah a bit, but really embarrassed. Jeez he had basically just seen her in all her glory.

"Well?" She huffed placing the raised hand onto her hip.

"Hmm?" Kakashi was still a bit dazed but snapped out of it quickly. He dropped his hand from his cheek and looked at Lilith's towel wrapped body. At this point his mind was elsewhere but he fought for the focus he needed. "Oh, um, yeah…ya know for the life of me I can't remember what I was going to tell you." He chuckled scratching the back of his neck nervously.

Lilith's expressions dropped as she raised an eyebrow at the infuriating man. "Kakashi…goodnight." She turned around and slammed the door behind her as she reentered the bathroom.

"Yeah." Kakashi spoke turning and heading for the door. His mind trailing back to what he had just bore witness to. He hummed as he walked casually out the door closing it securely behind him. The streets were deserted by now except for the few lively people that still braved the late night adventures.

He places a hand over the still throbbing place on his cheek, "Good hit." He mumbled to himself. Perhaps she will succeed. If she can hit like that of course there is some hope. If she had laced chakra into that hit I am sure that she would have no doubt broken my jaw…or worse. The thoughts of the hit, and the fact she had actually managed to land one continued to plague his mind. Well, that and the fact that the picture of perfection was still ripe in his mind and…I need a cold shower.

Okay so another chapter down. What ya think? I am trying my hardest to keep my OC from becoming a damn "Mary Sue" so if she starts heading down that dark path please let me know and I will kick her into shape. Thank you :) Oh and please review!