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Chapter Six ~The team
You got back home and started to lie down, but that didn't feel right. You had to be doing something. You were positive Kakashi already knew who was on his team, so why bother telling him? Then the door opened, Kakashi stepped in with a bored look on his face.
Kakashi: Good, you’re home. What team did you make?
You: I’m on team 7. I’m special apparently so I’m on a four man team.
Kakashi: I figured he’d do that.
You: I’m Sakura Haruno, Naruto Uzumaki, and Sasuke Uchiha.
Kakashi: Interesting, sounds like quite the handful with Naruto and the Uchiha boy. How’ve you been feeling?
You: Not good. I’ve been talking to myself.
Kakashi: That’s normal.
You: It’s not in a normal way. I’m responding. But it’s not like it’s me, it’s like it’s someone else inside of me.
Kakashi: That’s not normal.
You: I know. It said it was my curse talking to me. But it’s so weird.
Kakashi: Extremely. Maybe you should just ignore it.
You: Okay. See if it stops talking. And stop talking to myself.
Kakashi: That would mean stop thinking.
You: Toughie. I’ll just ignore it. I think I’m going to go get some fresh air and maybe check out the training course things here.
Kakashi: Take it easy and don’t talk to yourself.
You: I’ll try. You know, most people would say don’t talk to strangers but it’s different in my case.
You chuckled as you opened the door and walked to the park. It was a blissful walk filled with no thinking. You reached the park and took a heavy breath. The same things were going on. Birds chirping and squirrels fighting.
You: “The squirrels are brutal here.”
The only thing different was that the Uchiha was sitting in the spot you sat in yesterday. You walked up to him and waved.
You: Hey.
Sasuke: Hello. “?”
You: Mind if I sit here?
Sasuke: I don’t care.
You: Thought I’d introduce myself since I have nothing else better to do.
Sasuke: How kind.
You: I know. Well, I’m Ren.
Sasuke: Uchiha Sasuke, Why don’t you have a last name?
You: Oh, I do. I just don’t like to use it. But that’s a long story and I don’t feel like going through that right now.
Sasuke: Fine with me. “Frankly I don’t care.”
You: Do you come here often?
Sasuke: Very much so. Yes. It’s very relaxing here. It’s the only place I can find peace anymore. Thank god I’m done with the academy.
You: Did you already know everything also?
Sasuke: No- wait. How’d you already know everything?
You: I had an older sister and I copied everything she learned. By the time she was about twelve, I knew everything she did. I was seven.
Sasuke: Really? I had an older sibling, but he taught me only one thing and that remains a secret.
You: Okay, I respect you have boundaries also.
Sasuke: At least someone does. It seems like everybody wants to be up in my face.
You: “I know I don’t.” Why?
Sasuke: I don’t know. They think I’m some kind of awesome genius that can do anything and everything. But they've never gotten a chance to know me. I’m not as cool as I’m said to be. And I did nothing to deserve that title.
You: Odd. I get the title ‘thing’ for something I can’t help and you get ‘cool genius’ for something you can’t help either.
Sasuke: ‘thing’? Where’d that come from?
You: Family. But that also goes along with something you’ll learn later, that is if you want to know me better. I can fully understand if you stand up and walk away right now.
Sasuke: Why would I do that?
You: Well, I’m me. I’m just another person ranking lower than low on the food chain.
Sasuke: So, while I’m put on a pedestal, you’re stuck getting trampled on as a doormat?
You: Pretty much yeah.
Sasuke: Must hurt.
You: I've gone numb over the past three years.
Sasuke: I’m sorry.
You: Don’t be. There’s a lot of people who should be apologizing to me, but you’re not one of them.
Sasuke: You’re strange.
You: I know. I try my best not to be. But I’m not doing too well.
Sasuke: *looks towards you. * Hey, you look kinda pale. You okay?
You: I’m fine. I just had the weirdest dream last night, and it’s freaked me out to right now. It’s just got me really shaken up.
Sasuke: That’s never happened to me.
You: I hope it never does either.
Sasuke: So, where did you come from?
You: Er, my town was Otafuku Gai.
Sasuke: Really? That’s not too far away from here.
You: Yeah, I know. But I was lucky to be taken in somewhere where I’m not judged by physical abilities.
Sasuke: Guess again. It’s probably because you haven’t told anyone. Everyone in Konoha knows about the Uchiha’s kekki genkai- Sharingan. And also Naruto Uzumaki’s Kyuubi. {For the uneducated that’s his demon.} Naruto is either feared or disgusted by a lot of the people in this town. There are only a few people that like him. That would be Iruka-sensei, the ramen chef and well, I think that’s it. Maybe the hokage, but since he’s always causing trouble, that’s a mystery.
You: Well, I’ve only told one person, he doesn’t seem to mind the burden that- er, a selective kekki genkai- brings. Although he hasn’t had to deal with it, yet.
Sasuke: Well, just be prepared. That ‘Selective’ kekki genkai is what either is going to make you or break you here.
You: Unless if I already have some people who know me well.
Sasuke: Who do you know?
You: Naruto, Sakura kinda and Kakashi. “Crap! He wasn’t supposed to know about Kakashi.”
Sasuke: How do you already know Kakashi-sensei?
You: Uh, I’ve got connections.
Sasuke: I’m not going any further with that.
You: Probably shouldn’t. It gets confusing.
Sasuke: Okay. “How confusing?”
You: So you had an older sibling too?
Sasuke: Yes, he’s a terribly cruel person. Do you mind if you wait for me to tell you why?
You: Yeah sure, I understand. Cuz somethings are just too private to tell someone you just heard of today
Sasuke: Well I knew you existed as soon as you were introduced to the class I just didn’t care.
You: That makes me feel warm and fuzzy…
Sasuke: Sorry, just telling the truth. So, how was your sister? When you mentioned her you didn’t sound too happy to bring her up.
You: I didn’t need my hateful hag of a sister. She was terribly two faced. She’d call me horrible things behind mother and father’s back. But she was always Miss perfect pointing out all of my mistakes when they were looking. I was blamed for everything.
Sasuke: Why?
You: That’s telling a little bit too much right now. Maybe I’ll tell you later. It’s just really personal, you’re lucky I got even that much out.
Sasuke: Well, you have quite an interesting family!
You: Uh, had. *nervous chuckle. *
Sasuke: What happened?
You: “You’re just gonna have to lie for now. Tell him the truth later. He won’t mind.” They died in a fire. All of the exits were blocked and I was outside of the house. I was about seven and I was running a quick errand. When I got back, I saw the house in flames. All of them died trapped in the house.
Sasuke: Even if you didn’t like them, you’ve got to feel sorry for them.
You: I do, but I still don’t forgive them for treating me different. Because I was, but it didn’t have to be recognized 24/7. I could’ve been treated like a normal child. Loved and nurtured like I was supposed to be. But that’s why I am the way I am today. Kinda cold, kinda mean, but still I have a good sense of humor.
Sasuke: You have been almost exactly the opposite while we’ve been talking.
You: Really? Maybe it’s the weather here. Or the altitude may be different. Altitude can do some very weird things.
Sasuke: Yes, but changing a personality, probably not.
You: Well, then maybe I just like talking to you.
Sasuke: It’s a possibility. You probably don’t want to be seen with me though.
You: Why?
Sasuke: Crazy girls. There was always a flock of girls near me no matter where I went. They always felt sorry for me, but praised me for all of my accomplishments. But they never took the hint to go away.
You: I’m very sorry you have to put up with fangirls. They’re worse than fan boys. Not that I know. But from what I’m guessing. Hey, what time is it?
Sasuke: It’s about 6:45.
You: I’ve gotta be getting home soon. Curfew is 7:30 and I get clumsy.
Sasuke: Probably explains why you plowed me the other day.
You: *Laughs embarrassed.* Yeah, I’m sorry about that. I’m a class A klutz.
Sasuke: I can tell by yesterday when you tripped on a twig.
You: Are you stalking me, Uchiha?
Sasuke: No, you just so happen to get clumsy when I’m around.
You: Coincidence. Well, see ya. Bye.
Sasuke: Bye.
You went home and didn’t trip until you got into the living room. You tripped over Kakashi’s shoe and fell flat on your face.
You: Ugh, what gennin am I?
Kakashi: A very good-yet clumsy- one. I’m sorry I left my shoe out there in the open. I kinda got tired.
You: I see. I’ll go put it over by the door.
Kakashi: Thanks. So what’d you do?
You: I got to know the Uchiha a little better. He’s actually a pretty cool guy.
Kakashi: I’m glad you’re getting to know your fellow teammate.
You: Yeah. I already know the other two.
Kakashi: Well, I’m excited to meet the new team.
You: Well, to see them come all together, you may not be as excited. They having very clashing personalities.
Kakashi: How will you fit in?
You: I’m like the white sock.
Kakashi: White sock?
You: Yeah. I go with everything. Naruto is the orange sock with yellow polka dots. Sakura is the pink and green
stripped sock, and Sasuke is the black sock.
Kakashi: So we went from peanuts to socks?
You: Pretty much. It’s an analogy I came up with when I was younger. So it’s an immature idea but it explains a lot.
My family were the golden socks and white socks make them look bad.
Kakashi: Interesting. What sock am I?
You: I don’t know. I haven’t seen you with others. Probably gray. You acquaint with people just fine, but I don’t know about how different your friends are.
Kakashi: They’re different. Gai, the competitive goofball. Kurenai, the gentle yet strict. Asuma laid back but smart. There’s more. But that takes up too much time.
You: I see. Well, I’m feeling better than earlier. How ‘bout we go out for ramen now?
Kakashi: Okay. I was getting hungry anyway.
Kakashi opened the door for you and you walked out and silently walked to Ichiraku. You ordered the same as last time and ate with slight conversation, but walked back home in silence again.
Kakashi: You’re awfully quiet tonight, Ren.
You: I know. I’m just so use to not talking and only thinking. You live without talking to anybody for three years it does something to you.
Kakashi: I guess.
Chapter Six ~The team
You got back home and started to lie down, but that didn't feel right. You had to be doing something. You were positive Kakashi already knew who was on his team, so why bother telling him? Then the door opened, Kakashi stepped in with a bored look on his face.
Kakashi: Good, you’re home. What team did you make?
You: I’m on team 7. I’m special apparently so I’m on a four man team.
Kakashi: I figured he’d do that.
You: I’m Sakura Haruno, Naruto Uzumaki, and Sasuke Uchiha.
Kakashi: Interesting, sounds like quite the handful with Naruto and the Uchiha boy. How’ve you been feeling?
You: Not good. I’ve been talking to myself.
Kakashi: That’s normal.
You: It’s not in a normal way. I’m responding. But it’s not like it’s me, it’s like it’s someone else inside of me.
Kakashi: That’s not normal.
You: I know. It said it was my curse talking to me. But it’s so weird.
Kakashi: Extremely. Maybe you should just ignore it.
You: Okay. See if it stops talking. And stop talking to myself.
Kakashi: That would mean stop thinking.
You: Toughie. I’ll just ignore it. I think I’m going to go get some fresh air and maybe check out the training course things here.
Kakashi: Take it easy and don’t talk to yourself.
You: I’ll try. You know, most people would say don’t talk to strangers but it’s different in my case.
You chuckled as you opened the door and walked to the park. It was a blissful walk filled with no thinking. You reached the park and took a heavy breath. The same things were going on. Birds chirping and squirrels fighting.
You: “The squirrels are brutal here.”
The only thing different was that the Uchiha was sitting in the spot you sat in yesterday. You walked up to him and waved.
You: Hey.
Sasuke: Hello. “?”
You: Mind if I sit here?
Sasuke: I don’t care.
You: Thought I’d introduce myself since I have nothing else better to do.
Sasuke: How kind.
You: I know. Well, I’m Ren.
Sasuke: Uchiha Sasuke, Why don’t you have a last name?
You: Oh, I do. I just don’t like to use it. But that’s a long story and I don’t feel like going through that right now.
Sasuke: Fine with me. “Frankly I don’t care.”
You: Do you come here often?
Sasuke: Very much so. Yes. It’s very relaxing here. It’s the only place I can find peace anymore. Thank god I’m done with the academy.
You: Did you already know everything also?
Sasuke: No- wait. How’d you already know everything?
You: I had an older sister and I copied everything she learned. By the time she was about twelve, I knew everything she did. I was seven.
Sasuke: Really? I had an older sibling, but he taught me only one thing and that remains a secret.
You: Okay, I respect you have boundaries also.
Sasuke: At least someone does. It seems like everybody wants to be up in my face.
You: “I know I don’t.” Why?
Sasuke: I don’t know. They think I’m some kind of awesome genius that can do anything and everything. But they've never gotten a chance to know me. I’m not as cool as I’m said to be. And I did nothing to deserve that title.
You: Odd. I get the title ‘thing’ for something I can’t help and you get ‘cool genius’ for something you can’t help either.
Sasuke: ‘thing’? Where’d that come from?
You: Family. But that also goes along with something you’ll learn later, that is if you want to know me better. I can fully understand if you stand up and walk away right now.
Sasuke: Why would I do that?
You: Well, I’m me. I’m just another person ranking lower than low on the food chain.
Sasuke: So, while I’m put on a pedestal, you’re stuck getting trampled on as a doormat?
You: Pretty much yeah.
Sasuke: Must hurt.
You: I've gone numb over the past three years.
Sasuke: I’m sorry.
You: Don’t be. There’s a lot of people who should be apologizing to me, but you’re not one of them.
Sasuke: You’re strange.
You: I know. I try my best not to be. But I’m not doing too well.
Sasuke: *looks towards you. * Hey, you look kinda pale. You okay?
You: I’m fine. I just had the weirdest dream last night, and it’s freaked me out to right now. It’s just got me really shaken up.
Sasuke: That’s never happened to me.
You: I hope it never does either.
Sasuke: So, where did you come from?
You: Er, my town was Otafuku Gai.
Sasuke: Really? That’s not too far away from here.
You: Yeah, I know. But I was lucky to be taken in somewhere where I’m not judged by physical abilities.
Sasuke: Guess again. It’s probably because you haven’t told anyone. Everyone in Konoha knows about the Uchiha’s kekki genkai- Sharingan. And also Naruto Uzumaki’s Kyuubi. {For the uneducated that’s his demon.} Naruto is either feared or disgusted by a lot of the people in this town. There are only a few people that like him. That would be Iruka-sensei, the ramen chef and well, I think that’s it. Maybe the hokage, but since he’s always causing trouble, that’s a mystery.
You: Well, I’ve only told one person, he doesn’t seem to mind the burden that- er, a selective kekki genkai- brings. Although he hasn’t had to deal with it, yet.
Sasuke: Well, just be prepared. That ‘Selective’ kekki genkai is what either is going to make you or break you here.
You: Unless if I already have some people who know me well.
Sasuke: Who do you know?
You: Naruto, Sakura kinda and Kakashi. “Crap! He wasn’t supposed to know about Kakashi.”
Sasuke: How do you already know Kakashi-sensei?
You: Uh, I’ve got connections.
Sasuke: I’m not going any further with that.
You: Probably shouldn’t. It gets confusing.
Sasuke: Okay. “How confusing?”
You: So you had an older sibling too?
Sasuke: Yes, he’s a terribly cruel person. Do you mind if you wait for me to tell you why?
You: Yeah sure, I understand. Cuz somethings are just too private to tell someone you just heard of today
Sasuke: Well I knew you existed as soon as you were introduced to the class I just didn’t care.
You: That makes me feel warm and fuzzy…
Sasuke: Sorry, just telling the truth. So, how was your sister? When you mentioned her you didn’t sound too happy to bring her up.
You: I didn’t need my hateful hag of a sister. She was terribly two faced. She’d call me horrible things behind mother and father’s back. But she was always Miss perfect pointing out all of my mistakes when they were looking. I was blamed for everything.
Sasuke: Why?
You: That’s telling a little bit too much right now. Maybe I’ll tell you later. It’s just really personal, you’re lucky I got even that much out.
Sasuke: Well, you have quite an interesting family!
You: Uh, had. *nervous chuckle. *
Sasuke: What happened?
You: “You’re just gonna have to lie for now. Tell him the truth later. He won’t mind.” They died in a fire. All of the exits were blocked and I was outside of the house. I was about seven and I was running a quick errand. When I got back, I saw the house in flames. All of them died trapped in the house.
Sasuke: Even if you didn’t like them, you’ve got to feel sorry for them.
You: I do, but I still don’t forgive them for treating me different. Because I was, but it didn’t have to be recognized 24/7. I could’ve been treated like a normal child. Loved and nurtured like I was supposed to be. But that’s why I am the way I am today. Kinda cold, kinda mean, but still I have a good sense of humor.
Sasuke: You have been almost exactly the opposite while we’ve been talking.
You: Really? Maybe it’s the weather here. Or the altitude may be different. Altitude can do some very weird things.
Sasuke: Yes, but changing a personality, probably not.
You: Well, then maybe I just like talking to you.
Sasuke: It’s a possibility. You probably don’t want to be seen with me though.
You: Why?
Sasuke: Crazy girls. There was always a flock of girls near me no matter where I went. They always felt sorry for me, but praised me for all of my accomplishments. But they never took the hint to go away.
You: I’m very sorry you have to put up with fangirls. They’re worse than fan boys. Not that I know. But from what I’m guessing. Hey, what time is it?
Sasuke: It’s about 6:45.
You: I’ve gotta be getting home soon. Curfew is 7:30 and I get clumsy.
Sasuke: Probably explains why you plowed me the other day.
You: *Laughs embarrassed.* Yeah, I’m sorry about that. I’m a class A klutz.
Sasuke: I can tell by yesterday when you tripped on a twig.
You: Are you stalking me, Uchiha?
Sasuke: No, you just so happen to get clumsy when I’m around.
You: Coincidence. Well, see ya. Bye.
Sasuke: Bye.
You went home and didn’t trip until you got into the living room. You tripped over Kakashi’s shoe and fell flat on your face.
You: Ugh, what gennin am I?
Kakashi: A very good-yet clumsy- one. I’m sorry I left my shoe out there in the open. I kinda got tired.
You: I see. I’ll go put it over by the door.
Kakashi: Thanks. So what’d you do?
You: I got to know the Uchiha a little better. He’s actually a pretty cool guy.
Kakashi: I’m glad you’re getting to know your fellow teammate.
You: Yeah. I already know the other two.
Kakashi: Well, I’m excited to meet the new team.
You: Well, to see them come all together, you may not be as excited. They having very clashing personalities.
Kakashi: How will you fit in?
You: I’m like the white sock.
Kakashi: White sock?
You: Yeah. I go with everything. Naruto is the orange sock with yellow polka dots. Sakura is the pink and green
stripped sock, and Sasuke is the black sock.
Kakashi: So we went from peanuts to socks?
You: Pretty much. It’s an analogy I came up with when I was younger. So it’s an immature idea but it explains a lot.
My family were the golden socks and white socks make them look bad.
Kakashi: Interesting. What sock am I?
You: I don’t know. I haven’t seen you with others. Probably gray. You acquaint with people just fine, but I don’t know about how different your friends are.
Kakashi: They’re different. Gai, the competitive goofball. Kurenai, the gentle yet strict. Asuma laid back but smart. There’s more. But that takes up too much time.
You: I see. Well, I’m feeling better than earlier. How ‘bout we go out for ramen now?
Kakashi: Okay. I was getting hungry anyway.
Kakashi opened the door for you and you walked out and silently walked to Ichiraku. You ordered the same as last time and ate with slight conversation, but walked back home in silence again.
Kakashi: You’re awfully quiet tonight, Ren.
You: I know. I’m just so use to not talking and only thinking. You live without talking to anybody for three years it does something to you.
Kakashi: I guess.
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