Well with only a week away from the Kohana tournament Renka is gonna have to train up a lot in order to keep up with a lot of the strong Shinobi here. Thank you again for the review Raphmaster. Here comes a more relaxing chapter hopefully. XD

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Warning: Language, and strong sexual content and some brief nudity have been reported when reading this chapter.

Chapter 15 - Repercussions

Despite the semi-tender moment between my mother and I, I still chose to remain at Kat's house. Not only was this to keep my mom from controlling what I could and could not do, but to also allow her to blow off some steam that she seemed to have been gathering the last few days.

I woke up the next day and didn't see the same room I usually wake up in. I just laid there with the covers concealing myself as I thought about my conversation with my mom yesterday. Kat's fever broke a little after mine and she soon found out that I was going to be living with her from now on. To which she didn't even protest which I was thankful for. I sighed to myself, 'I should probably put something on before Kat gets any funny ideas. But then again, maybe her seeing me like this could be okay. After all, she hasn't exactly been herself lately.'

I gripped the sheets tightly near my chest, 'But our personalities have taken a switch lately. Lately, I'm the one thinking about all that stuff right now, and Kat's at the epicenter of it. She's all I think about, and I don't know why...'

My face heated up as an image of Kat stripping off all of her clothes came to mind and I slap myself harshly to get the thoughts to leave, 'Why am I thinking like this?'

As I let my mind wander, I began to remember the talk I had with nurse Haruka after getting my cast…

"How's the cast feeling, Renka?" Nurse Haruka gave the bandages a final tug, happily patting down the sides of it to do a pain test, which I felt none.

"It's perfect… but…"

"But?"

I looked at my cast with a small pout, "I'm supposed to be training with Kat today. But I can't with my arm being broken, you can't fight with one arm!"

Nurse Haruka studied me with an analytic smirk, resting her chin against her fist, "Oh? Working with arguably the most perverted girl in the school, eh? I'm not judging, she's rather skilled and her grades are above average. Hmm… tell you what, I have something that has a fifty perfect chance of completely healing your arm at an instant if you're interested."

I nodded vigorously, "Yes, of course! I can't afford to wait for my arm to heal, I need to fix it right away!" A sudden tension in my stomach coiled within itself when Haruka gained a mischievous glint in her eyes.

"Cute. I like your determination, Renka." Turning to her cabinets, and ignoring the blush that formed on my face, Haruka dug through her things until she found what I guessed to be one of the infamous "special" medicines that she often tests on students, "So, these lovelies are not poisoned -trust me, I tested them out- but they have a fifty percent chance of healing your injuries at an instant."

"And… the other half of that percentage?" I almost regretted asking, I hate medicine with side effects.

"Well…" She slowly turned the bottle, looking at the medicine the same way my mom would look for expiration dates on cans, "According to my testings, you'll either have all the hair on your head fall off… or feel immense sexual desires to the point where if untreated could lead to regrettable actions when left alone."

My body went momentarily numb, "... I beg your pardon?"

"Yes, yes. I know. You'd rather be fixed completely or lose your hair, but in case you feel the other side effect, I trust you know how to deal with sudden urges. Am I correct?" Nurse Haruka tilted her head and examined my facial features.

"..."

Apparently, she didn't like my silence, "Oh, this is going to be interesting. Well," Her smirk suddenly turned into one of pure, unwavering confidence, "I am a trained nurse and have had to explain this to students on several occasions before!"

I shrank in my seat, "Explain what?"

"Brace yourself, Renka, because this is more complicated than what I'm sure you've heard guys needing to do in order to calm their urges. Now, where are my notes?"

"HUH?!"

'Could it be that… these are the medication's side effects?' I quickly slap both that thought and the memories out of my brain, 'No way, if she was right then I would be feeling way more different than normal.'

Suddenly, my thigh decided at that moment to itch.

I let out an annoyed groan, slamming my head against my pillow. I hate it when it does this, why do we get itchy there anyway?! It's the second most fat filled part of our bodies and yet we can still feel that urge to scratch! Reaching down, I give my leg a quick scratch through my pants I was wearing.

Nope, still itchy.

"Great… just great…" I take a quick peek at the door to confirm the lack of Kat and proceed to shimmy my hand downwards so I can get rid of this annoying feeling before it travels.

Absolutely out of nowhere like some bad comedy show, Kat suddenly bursts into the room and literally caught me with my hand down my pants, "Hey Renka-Honey, are you awake yet? I made… some… breakfast… for… you…" face turned instantly red and I felt my own face burn in embarrassment.

I quickly retracted my hand, "No no no no no! It's not what it looks like Kat!"

Poor Kat looked so out of her element for the first time she literally just said the first thing that came to her mind, "I-It's okay, Renka-Honey. Everybody's gotta take care of themselves one time or another! Um… But remember that the door locks or leave out a 'Do Not Disturb sign'!"

My poor face felt like it was on fire as I climbed out of bed to get to her, "No no no Kat! I wasn't doing that! I was itching!"

Kat quickly turned on her heels as if everything I said went in one year and out the other, "Just be sure to toss the sheets into the wash after, and take your time! I'll be downstairs eating."

She shut the door and I felt completely embarrassed about the whole situation, "Note to self, never try to scratch in weird places without locking the door. I've never been so embarrassed in all my life..."

I sighed and got up to get dressed. I couldn't hide my embarrassment even if I tried, even at breakfast. Kat even complimented me on my cute blush, which just caused my feelings to get stirred up even more. I think Kat could also sense what was happening to me, cause whenever I involuntarily shivered, so did she. I think she was suppressing her urges so she doesn't do anything to me, but at this point, I think it would be most welcome if she did try something. At the very least then I could confirm if we both felt the same mutual feelings.

After breakfast, we both arrived at school fairly early as neither of us could have the heart to slow down and talk. As we made our way to Hikage's class, I was still trying to push my element out of my Rei Tei with virtually no success. Kat looked at me, "I don't know how you can still be having so much trouble with that right now considering everything we've been through."

I sighed at my progress, "It's cause I don't know how to do this. I can hear the explanation a million times, but that doesn't mean I actually get it."

Kat shook her head, "Even I got it on the first try, and all I think about are boobs and butts."

I chuckled, "And legs, don't forget about legs. Strong muscular legs. And stomachs, can't forget about those."

Kat looked at me weirdly, "Who are you, and what have you done with my Renka-Honey?"

I just offered another chuckle, "Kat don't play with me like that. I am human too you know. It's not like I don't notice this stuff. It's just that unlike you, I like things that you can tone however you please with just a little bit of hard work." I slammed my hands on my hips with a hmph noise.

Kat put her hands up defensively, "Alright Alright. Let's just get to class."

I nodded and as soon as we got to class and it had begun, Hikage went off on another lecture.

"The Kohana Tournament starts Monday. The matches will be held after school as to not conflict with the school's schedule since we don't want first years ditching classes. The Kohana Festival will be held around the matches as well. The Kohana Festival itself was created about one hundred years ago, about 280 years after Gessen Houses inclusion into the school. It's creation, the Kohana Festival I mean, was in sync with our fourth houses induction and that house is Chartreuse House. It was about 105 years ago, Chartreuse House's creator, Hayami Minamimoto, she noticed a few animals dying out at the time and devoted her time to making sure the species reproduced and kept them alive. She thought more shinobi ought to care about the animals of our planet, so she banded together and formed the first ever shinobi protest. Of course, most students who did that were killed by the other shinobi students, but that did not discourage Hayami in the slightest. Then after five years of protests and starting a charitable organization, the school agreed to help out the organization and even started a house inside New World Academy aptly named Chartreuse house, named by Hayami Minamimoto herself."

Hikage-Sensei takes a breath but then stops. She kept quiet until we were all on the edge of our seats for more information, myself included, "The introduction to the last house is part of recent history that only happened about a decade back. So, that will be all for today. Since it's the week before the Kohana Festival I won't load you up with too much work since I know you'll never do it," She gives us a half-hearted glare when most of us broke into giggles. "Oh, by the way, the Kohana Festival was made to celebrate a love for the earth and all its inhabitants. So it was made in honor for Chartreuse house. Now for your assignment, Hayami Minamimoto's blood ended with her, only her brother went on to have kids. I want you all to write down your theories on why Hayami Minamimoto never got married or had kids. That'll be all."

Even after all that, Hikage-Sensei left us with too much time again which gave many students the chance to chatter with each other. Kat yawned, "Another boring day with Hikage-Sensei's class."

I wasn't listening cause I was concentrating on my element training again. Kat smirked after that, "So what was up with this morning, Renka-Honey?"

"Huh!?" I felt my face burn in embarrassment once more as I dropped my sticks, "I told you what happened!"

Kat chuckled when she got the desired reaction, "Uh huh, sure. Be honest with me, were you really about to play with yourself back there?"

I scrambled over to cover her mouth, "N-Not so loud idiot! And no, I was itchy, we get those things you know!"

Kat looked up to me and spoke with my hand on her mouth which sounded very muffled, "Is that true?"

I hear awkward squeaking noises escape from the back of my throat, "Yes, now can we please stop talking about it?!."

Kat spoke again, seemingly ignoring the fact that she was still muffled, "Alright, but could you explain to me why you're so defensive about it?"

I looked away, "W-Well, remember when my arm instantly healed itself? That was because of Nurse Haruka's medicine, and it was supposed to have one of two side effects. Either I'd lose all of my hair or my sex drive would start up, and I thought I got the latter but… I didn't and then all that stuff happened."

There was a pause before Kat's face fell, "Damnit…"

"What?" I titled my head, my eyebrows furrowing while I retracted my hand away from her, "What's going on in your head?"

She shrugged, "I was just thinking that if you actually felt the side effects then I was going to ask if I was able to touch your boobs without you killing me in a fit of electrical rage. Seriously, Renka-Honey, you're scary when mad."

My face broke into a deadpan expression, "Is that all your worried about Kat?"

"Yep!"

I looked away, finding it's better to stare at a bunch of kanji on the wall, ' I probably wouldn't protest if that was the case… but what would have happened had the medicine wore off at the time? I don't like to picture the possibilities.'

Kat chuckled, "Well, is it really all that surprising? You know how I am!"

I just focused on continuing my training with my element once more, but Kat's eyes were fixated on my chest again, so I quickly looked up at her with a sharp glare, "Are you gonna help me with this or not?"

Kat smiled, "I will soon Renka-Honey don't worry."

Time for my glare to intensify, I swear someone just fell out of their chair from my kill intent, "Kat… staring at my chest is not going to make my medication suddenly give me side effects."

Her lips tucked out into a pout, "Pity, I'm still waiting for that glorious day." She threw her arm to her forehead in an over-dramatic gesture, "But alas, I must be like the Buddha and be patient with this kind of thing, lest I be beheaded by a squabbling mad woman!"

My eye involuntarily twitches, "Um… have you been… reading lately?"

Kat gave me a wink, "Naturally."

I shook my head and laughed, "Come on, the class is almost over Kat. Let's get going, I have to head to my class."

Without any hesitation between the two of us, we gave each other a quick embrace. The two of us have been through a lot these past few days and I honestly think I could get used to this over time.

We parted ways and I headed down a different hallway from her. After a few turns, I soon saw my sister… well, the sister I actually like, "Hey Hanabi! Wait up!"

Hanabi flinched at me, "B-Big s-sis R-Renka! H-How are you!?"

I smiled, "I was just wondering if you were cool about the match we're gonna have on Monday."

Hanabi nodded but her feet kept on shifting from focusing her weight from one leg to another, "Y-Yeah. I'm cool with it if we have to fight. Although, Kafuru was not kind to me after finding out I was taking part in the Kohana Tournament. She even called us both stupid for it when I mentioned you were in it too."

I sighed, "Great. Not looking forward to that later... Well, what's done is done. I'll see you later, Hanabi, don't hold back in our next match!"

Hanabi smiled and nodded, "I won't. Same goes for you too. Don't pull any of your punches just because I'm your sister."

I just smiled myself, "Don't worry. I won't." I turned to walk away but stopped when my sister grabbed my hand, "Yeah?"

Hanabi bit her lip, looking around before looking at me with strong, serious eyes, "No matter what happens in the fight… we're still sisters and it won't change anything between us, okay?"

I felt my face soften at this, the corner of my lip twitching upwards, "Yeah… I can promise that. Loser buys the winner ice cream after a full recovery." The light returned to Hanabi's face as she nodded eagerly then bound off to her class. I have such a weird sister, but she's sweet.

When 5th period rolled around, I sat in my desk like usual even though I knew what was going to happen and most likely last the entire class period. Kafuru came up to me and slammed her hands into my desk, "You're stupid you know that right!?"

I sighed, keeping my tone blank, "Yeah, I believe I was made aware of that many times Kafuru. But thanks for the reminder, I really appreciate it." I pat her arm in a sarcastic manner, making her lean away in annoyance.

A male student in the back groaned out, "Oh no! Here they go again!" Hey buster, at least you don't have to face the brunt of it all! Just shut up and read… whatever you read!

I shook my head when I saw her open her mouth, "Look, I don't have time for more lectures Alright!? What's done is done and not even YOU can change that."

With that, I continued to focus on my training even though Kafuru hadn't taken her eyes off me. After seeing me do another failed attempt, she snatched one of my sticks out of my hand, "You can't even do this much right!"

I tried to protest but Kafuru soon pushed water out of the stick she took from me. My eyes widen, "Whoa! How'd you do that!?"

Kafuru held out the stick to me, "I just let my energy flow through it! Flowing is a natural part of a water shinobi's training, but in your case Renka, what would you be doing!?"

I was so frustrated and completely done at this point. Why couldn't I do this? I've tried again and again and again and yet I get no progress! Why can my damn sister do this but I can't?! "I have no idea, and I don't need you looking down on me cause of it!"

Kafuru clicked her tongue, "You're such an idiot, you know that right? You can't even tell when someone's trying to help you. Can't believe I lost to you. I'm obsolete."

I jump a bit at her words and titled my head, "Wait, what? Since when have you even remotely cared enough to help me out?" When did everyone I knew suddenly get personality swaps?

Kafuru scoffed at me, "I've always cared, Renka, you're my older sister after all and I'm not that heartless of a sister to watch you struggle with something that I know I can at least help. Now listen, water flows from one place to the next, like in streams or rivers. Since you're a thunder user, you need to figure out what thunder does, how it moves and relate it to your body's natural process. Learn that, and the rest will come naturally.

I scratched my head, 'What does thunder do?' I start to genuinely think about it, closing my eyes to envision thunder, "Water flows. Thunder, … Water flows. Thunder, …."

Kafuru pounded her hands on my desk, making me jolt out of my thought, "Course Renka! Thunder courses!"

I thought about it for a second, "I don't think that's right, Kafuru."

Kafuru angrily took my hand, "Listen, imagine your energy as one big lightning bolt. Now imagine it as it courses from your heart and down your arm. Then into your Rei Tei, then out the end of them. Just visualize, then do so."

I just looked at Kafuru seriously and nodded, "Alright." I closed my eyes and imagined my energy coming straight from my heart and coursed through my arm. It was a beautiful image, pure white lightning dancing across the twisting pathways of my muscles all converging into a single point. When I opened my eyes… my Rei Tei actually fired thunder from it while releasing a large boom sound as thunder naturally does, "Whoa! It worked!"

Kafuru chuckled smugly, crossing her arms and leaning on her left side so her right hip stuck out, "Naturally. If I could do it, then so can you."

I tilted my head, "How'd you know I could?"

Kafuru's chuckling stopped like she was contemplating hitting me or not, "It's cause you're my big sister. If I could get this at six years old, then this shit ain't that hard to learn, you just needed a push."

I stood up suddenly and Kafuru sees this and responded by going into a defensive stance, "What!? Now that you think you know more, you think you can take me on?! Go ahead! I won't go easy!"

It was at that point I threw my arms around her. There as utter silence in the room as everyone was now watching us, "Thank you, Kafuru-Chan." In a rare, almost non-existent tender moment I nuzzled my face against her neck and gave her a gentle squeeze. Then I planted a sisterly kiss on her cheek, a gesture I haven't done to either of my sisters since we were small.

I could hear Kafuru struggling not to cry, but her shaking shoulders gave it away, "I-Idiot! Why are you making something outta nothing? It's not like I did a whole lot!"

As I let go she was blushing but she had a stern look, "That's detention for you."

My shoulders went slack and I raised my arms into the air, "What? Kafuru, don't ruin our moment, that's not cool.."

Kafuru turned around and wiggled her finger in the air in a scolding manner, "Maybe next time you'll think twice about hugging a teacher without permission." What?! I see students hugging teachers all the time! Also… she completely ignored the kiss, didn't she?

She went to go back to teach the class like she was supposed to do several minutes ago. Kafuru gave me a note later for detention as she promised, but it just said 'detention with the boob groper.' Which... meant she was letting me go I guess. I smiled, 'Doesn't want to show any weakness, does she? Kinda cute'

Once classes were all done and I made sure I had my homework planned out to mix with training I started to head home out of muscle memory. It took me a few minutes, but then I started to head in the direction of Mt. Orochi. I had to remind myself, I was living with Kat now, so that made her home my home now. As I went to go there, I saw my mom part of the way with a box in her hand. She came up to me and held it out, "You can't wear your uniform when you participate, so use these so you don't embarrass yourself by showing up to your match naked, okay? But don't open it till the day of the match. I want it to be a surprise."

As mom started to take off I cupped my free hand to the side of my mouth, "I wouldn't have shown up naked, you know?" After a moment where she looked at me and rolled her eyes at my attempt of an argument, mom left.

Chapter End

Well another chapter down. There's more coming up next time. Well till then that's all I want to say. Ayame out.