Naruto Akatsuki Souzoku

[S/\|T0]

"Shira... do you know how it feels to see the one you love most in this world mutilated before your very eyes?"

Shira was thrown off by these words, though she had not seen Sano physically destroyed like that in anyway, but she felt as though she knew what it felt like - knowing the mental torture her husband has been through.

"I can't say I have, but I can understand what it must feel like - I hope the day never comes for me..." She replied, her eyes losing looking away from him, who had walked towards the window on her right. "What does this imply, anyway?"

[Dark Heart 2]

"I can't say I have, but I can understand what it must feel like - I hope the day never comes for me..."

There was a slight pause between those words and the next thing that she spoke, and she sounded rather inquisitive as she said it. "What does this imply, anyway?"

Sighing at that statement, Hakumei continued to stare out into the moonlit night, replying without actually looking her in the eyes. "My wife... she was killed those twelve years ago. I'm sure you know about this, correct?"

Hakumei placed his hand upon the window ledge, tapping his fingers in a monotonous rythym inside his head. "She was believed to have been killed by a mentally-ill man, however, that is not completely true."

Finally turning around to face Shira, he set his gaze upon hers, about to reveal the thing he never thought he would have to. He looked neither upset, nor angered, he just looked... apathetic. "The Akatsuki killed my wife... but no, they did not just kill her, they tore her apart in front of my very eyes. I've never been able to get rid of those images in my mind, they always seem to stay embedded in there, reminding me everyday why I train harder and longer each day that passes by..."

Surprisingly and spontaneously, he shot his arm back into the wall, causing a loud thud to echo through the room. Though he was not showing too much emotion, a small trace of anger could be found upon his face, as well as within his voice. "I'm going to destroy the Akatsuki, but no, I'm not just going to kill them!" His voice began to rise to louder levels, revealing his hatred towards the scum. "I'm going to cause them pain, suffering, torture... like what they've been doing to me for this passed decade!"

[Ebikyou'gami]

When Zenith is finished eatting its almost dark
"I had fun eatting with you but im afriad that i must go, my father wants me home before dark".
she gave Tsukasa a hug and turned to walk away, then she turned Back
"Thank you"
then she walked down the road thinking about what her sensei is going to do in traning tomarrow then before she knew it she was walking up to her gate, opened it, walked up the sidewalk to the front door and opened it, when she opened it her father was standing in front of her.
"HUH....dad don't do that you scard me..."
He gave her a look of disapointment.
"You should have done better on your first mission!"
"dad not now pleace, im sorry ok, i don't know why i have to say sorry for everything...it was a mistake!"
"AND IT BETTER NOT HAPPEN AGAIN!"
She looked at him about to cry, because all he cared about was the mission not if horror or her where ok.
"Zen im sorry, i had a bad day too, i didn't mean to yell at you like that, come here".
he grabbed her and hugged her, she hugged him back
"You look just like her you know, you act like her too, that is the reason why i can never stay mad at you for a long time".
"I don't mean to crush this father daughter moment, but is horror ok".
Then he jumps on her back and started tickling her
"HAHAHAAAAAHAHAHA....STOP IT!"
He stopped tickling her and smiled
"Im ok...i just tripped over somthing and i hurt my leg but other then that im ok, im gonna go back upstairs so you two can talk"
"horror could you go to Zeniths room and make sure that her window is closed for me".
"yes i will Kakashi"
"How many times must i ask you to just call me dad"
"AT LEAST ONCE MORE!"
He yelled from Zen's room so Kakashi could hear him.
"Dad do you want to talk to me about something?".
"well yes, i just wanted to say that im sorry for all the times i yelled at you, or made you cry from something i said or did".
"Dad you try really hard to be there for me, and i know for you thats not easy because your the hokage, and im accpected to do better and to be better only because im the hokage's daughter, and i'll try"
"I know and thats good, but im also afraid that you are going to have to wake yourself up tomarrow, i have to go in a mission
"Dad come on, we never get to spend time with me, because your always gone!, im pretty much living here by myself"
he didn't even bother to answer her, he just looked at her with disapointment, as Zenith turned around and walked away
"Im gonna go to my room now, if you need me thats where i'll be!"
she walks up the stairs, down the hall and opens the door to her room and slamed it behind her, walked in and sat by her window and opened it
"Zen are you ok, you seem different."
"We got into another arrguement"
"I know i heard you"
"i can't beleive this, he is my father he is suppose to be there for me, but how can he do that when he is always gone, Now i know why mom left him."
"Zen calm down and get some rest, everthing will be fine"
"your right"
She sets her alarm clock for 6:oo and she fell asleep with horror at her side

[S/\|T0]

Shira was shocked to hear all this at once. Several years back one of their own had come back with the corpse of a woman missing her head, but reasons were unknown. It added up somewhat, but what came to question to her was why would the Akatsuki aim solely for them, why not the village?

"I..." Shira was somewhat lost of words. "I am sorry for you loss, and I realize how motivated by this hatred you must be, but the way you speak is just like the Akatsuki itself! Even if you were able to accomplish killing every single one of them, what would you do then? How could you live with yourself knowing you were just like them?"

She clasped her hands together and took a deep breathe.

"Do you realize your not the only one who got stronger? This war was started because that group you despise so much has increased exponentially in power and the world is on edge about the whole thing. You think one man, one shinobi, could take on that type of power?" She tried to quiet down, but so much emotion suddenly filled in each word. "What would your wife say if you were to just run out there and hastily lose your life? What that have been what she wanted? She wanted you to live for a reason, and I think she was hoping you would be able to finish your life for the both of them, without this overwhelming necessity to take revenge on her behalf."

She got out of her seat, some what mad to say the least about what his life had turned into. This life style was something she completely despised, but then she couldn't help but think what would she have done in his place. The mere thought began to eat away at her.

"I just hope you can take the time to absorb what I have to say. It is starting to get late and I think we all need a break. There isn't much else to be said, you have explained all that I needed to know." She walked towards the door, opening it. "There isn't much this village can help you with when it comes to what you are seeking, but you are welcome to stay in the efforts to end this war. Please, just don't do anything drastic, we can't afford to lose any more ninja. Good night, we will keep in touch."

She walked out of the room, ushering Hakumei out the door before her. Walking to her room, Sano opened up the door before she could. As it winded back, he stood there, eyes parted slightly from her. He had heard a bit of what was going on in the room, which wasn't hard how emotional the jonin had gotten in that room.

"Shira..." He uttered, and she fell into his arms. "I will make sure you will never have to go through that in your life, I will live this out to see the next day. You, Joi, me... This war can't last forever."

She looked up into her husbands calming and loving eyes.

"Heh, Joi was more tired than she let on, I went to get her and she had already fell asleep." He smiled. "What else is there to do at this time of night?"

[Dark Heart 2]

Hmph, if only she knew my wife was carrying our son at the time, Hakumei thought bitterly, while he lay upon a rooftop, staring up at the blackened sky which was completely covered in an array of stars of all different sizes, different brightness. It was quite the sight to look at, most of the time the Kumo sky was covered in a hazy blanket of cloud, keeping any and all within this region from gazing upon the starry sea high above. To many, it was just a boring thing to do with your time, many people that Hakumei had been around did not enjoy looking upon the night sky and all its wonders. For Hakumei, it was a very precious thing, something which gave him calm, and peace. It took his mind off all the troubles that seemed to be revolving within the world. It was also the pastime that he and his wife used to enjoy so much together...

Not wanting to dwell on such thoughts, he brought his mind back to what Shira had spoken to him just moments ago. Bits and pieces of what she had said began flowing into his head, repeating over in his head.

... just like the Akatsuki itself... knowing you were just like them... one man, one shinobi, could take on that type of power... revenge...

Though she seemed quite disgusted by the way he was acting, Hakumei saw a glimpse of pity within the woman's eyes, almost as if she could somewhat understand how he was feeling. Though this wasn't the case, Hakumei knew she understood his circumstances, however did not agree with the way he was looking at things. However, his hatred for them could be used against them, as a weapon. All the shinobi against the Akatsuki needed some sort of driving force to keep them going, otherwise they'd lose hope and everything else within a matter of moments.

"This war will not end until they're dead, we're dead, or when we give into their desire of control for this land." Hakumei turned to his side, using his arm as a head rest for comfort. He muttered one last thing before falling to the silence of the night. "And you're wrong Shira, I'm not like them. They want to control the people of this world with power, fear, and pandemonium. As for me... I want them dead, just like every other shinobi in this cruel, harsh world..." With that, his eyes closed, falling into deep slumber upon the roof of the local Ramen Shop, where the delicious aroma of food continued to rise into the air, until it was blown away by the winds of the world... into nothingness... into darkness.

[Xth]

After Zenith left, so did Tsukasa. He made his way home through the streets of Konoha. He picked up the pace into a run. At home, he was met by his uncle, Kaname. The man looked at him with a bit of a disappointed look. He had his Kekkei Genkai active as he looked at his nephew dead in the eyes. Tsukasa bowed in respect to him and began to head off to his room but was stopped by the man's arm.

"I don't want to fight now," the boy informed. "I've had a horrible day. I need sleep..."

"You are the weakest link!" Kaname taunted him. "You carry the blade of our ancestors, posses the purest of our clan's blood, and yet you've failed me. Either we fight or you sleep for good."

"No choice, I see," Tsukasa sighed.

He drew out Hikari no Sora in defense to a quick attack by his uncle with a kunai. The younger proceeded to wait while Uncle performed jutsu hand signs. He unleashed a multitude of Inferno Dragons at his nephew. The boy shot to him with Hell Bound to come up-close with an attack only to be brought down with an elbow to his spine. Kaname grabbed the katana and tore its sheath from Tsukasa. He walked off to his room shaking his head angrily. His nephew went inside and up to his room. His siblings were asleep along with his parents. The battle hadn't been loud or long enough to wake them from their sleep. Tsukasa walked into his room and closed his eyes as he lay on his bed. His day ended as he drifted into sleep.

[Vexond]

Makoto went to a local resturant and ate. He ate alot. During his dinner he wondered if his old sensei would be able to pursuade the Mizukage into finding him a team or a mission he could do on his own.

Makoto walked home. He walked in quitly as to not wake up anyone in his clan. He walked past his cousin's room.

"Makoto.''

He stopped.

"Yes Mihashi?"

His cousin walked up to him.

"You've been gone all day. Did you train hard?"

Makoto's cousin Mihashi was the pride of the Isomae Clan. He was skilled with the sword and in jutsu. People were saying that Mihashi could probably become the 8th Swordman of the Mist. Makoto looked up to him but he also strived to become better. Mihashi was 2 years older than him and he was already a jounin. The only people that believed that Makoto could be better than Mihashi was Makoto's mother and his other cousin, Midori, Mihashi's younger sister. Everyone else in the clan say Makoto as an average shinobi.

"Yeah. I trained hard."

"How is your skills with the sword?"

"They're good."

"Good. Maybe I could help you train tomorrow."

"Um....I have a mission to do tomorrow."

"You do...but the Mizukage hasnt even assigned a you to a team yet!? "

"Um...Im goin by myself. Its a solo mission."

Mihashi smiled.

"That's my little cousin, you just became a genin and you already have solo missions. If you keep this up you will be even better than me one day."

Mihashi patted Makoto on the head.

"Now go to bed. You need to rest for your mission."

"Ok."

Makoto went up to his room and laid down. He didnt feel right lying to his cousin and didnt know why he did it. In a matter of minutes Makoto was fast asleep.

[Zero]

Raiden ate his Ramen peacefully for the time being but after a while a drunken guy came in but luckily for Raiden the guy was sitting on the seat next to the wall so he was as far away from Raiden that he could be.He was also lucky that he was finished eating so he handed the guy the bowl and paid him and then walked out of the Ramen Bar.He headed for his apartment where he stayed at,it wasnt big and it was cheap and even though his relatives insisted on him living with them,he did not want to.He rather live by himself and they wouldnt just let him go,they check up on him from time to time just in case he needs something or he might go to them.He finally got to his place and he was ready to go to sleep already so he opened his door,walked in,locked the door,and headed to his room to change and go to sleep.

"Tommorow ill be better."

Raiden then placed his Headband on his drawer and went to bed.

[Chariot of Fire]

Asumo bowed his head slightly as the cold air of the mist pressed against his skeletal body. The wind often blew right through him, and although he was used to the way it rattled his unnaturally skinny body, it was still tough to brave the cold waters of Kirigakure sometimes… However, he pressed on, letting the events that had just transpired wash through his mind… So they were officially Team 29 now… Genin that were true shinobi… He couldn’t help but grin slightly before he continued his trek along the bank of the lake. The mist was lightening now, but as he glanced down at the lake, he saw that the ice was beginning to melt slightly, allowing the mist to regain its normal consistency. His teammates were truly something else… One had frozen an entire lake with a concentrated burst of chakra, while the other had shot across the surface of the lake faster so fast that his Kekkei Genkai was barely able to register the change in his position… Ky and Virgil… So these were the two he was stuck with for the rest of his time as a Genin… They were good kids… A little rough around the edges, but then again, weren’t they all?

Hs feet plodded silently across the soft ground, and he felt the earth squish slightly against his feet. Thoughts right now were wandering like small snakes through his mind… it was nice not to focus on things sometimes, and just let his mind wander… especially after all the focus and concentration he had done during their training, it was necessary to let his mind rest now… he didn’t want to burn out the engine before they had their first mission after all… Their first mission as Team 29… He was glad that it wasn’t going to be any of that looking for dog type business… He could use a challenge…

Soon, he found his feet carrying him through Kirigakure… The light was darkening, and in the heat of battle, he hadn’t realized the time that had passed… Sleep would be good… he would need to rest his mind for the mission tomorrow… Whatever it was… He slowly walked through town, letting his feet move softly through the air as he walked past closing shops and locked houses… he could see through the windows that some people were preparing for bed, while others were still laughing among themselves after dinner. He didn’t smile, but simply allowed himself a peaceful look. He let his tongue run over his teeth, shaking his head a small pang ran through his stomach. He was a little hungry… Maybe he should’ve accepted the offer for food from his teammates…

Eh, he’d eat later… Rest would have to come first… He kept walking forward, until he got to a small hotel.-like building… His father’s instructions were to stay overnight in the hotel and send him word of his pass or failure the next morning… Asumo walked calmly through the doors, ducking slightly so as not to knock his head on the low doorway… The hotel was simple, with wooden floors, a few average-looking paintings hanging on the walls. A pretty girl in a business-like uniform was behind the desk, and he gave her a nod and a smile before slowly making his way up the stairs to his room… What was her name? He hadn’t asked, but he had thought he had heard a name… Clarissa? It was a nice name… Maybe he’d talk to her tomorrow, after their mission… Clarissa… Pretty name…

He got to his room, opening the door with a quiet click, and revealing the meager dwelling within. It was simple, containing a small bed, a nightstand, and a few other commodities. He had a window facing the lake where they had just trained, and he opened it up, staring out it at the misty shore as he leaned slightly out the window. He felt a sudden clink to his side, and he turned to notice a small bird pecking slightly at his hand… Of course…

He smiled lightly, picking up the bird and pulling a small kunai from his pouch on his side. Taking the blade carefully, he carefully picked up the bird, and dug the blade into its side… However, it did not cry out in pain, nor did blood spurt from its wound. It simply wriggled slightly, as Asumo carved a message into its side… Metal Animation Jutsu… a powerful jutsu of the Asumo clan, which allowed them to animate metal objects and statuettes with their own life-force. His father had refused to teach him the clan technique, claiming that it was something that was earned or learned… Asumo had done neither yet…

So he resigned himself to carving his message into the side of the metal bird, the scraping sounds filling his room before he had finally carved the message into the bird, letting it fly into the air to carry the message to his father….

“Father,

I have passed. We have our first mission tomorrow… I’ll contact you again after that…

Asumo Daeus”

That was done… Now all that was to be done was sleep until tomorrow… Rest… the spirits know how he needed it… So he slowly bent over, unclasping his belt and removing his utilities. There was a soft clink as a pouch filled with kunai, shuriken, and various other metal objects fell to the ground, and he carefully pulled off his tight-fitting shirt, revealing his skinny physique… Surprisingly, there was muscle there. However, it was stretched slightly, like a the strength of a rubber band. He maybe be skinny, but for every bone, there was a muscle covering it… Toned was a word that came to mind. He slid on a pair of more comfortable sleeping clothes, and sat down in his bed before lying down, his hands behind his head as he stared up at the ceiling, thoughts running through his mind…

In the time before someone sleeps, strange, and somewhat random thoughts enter their heads. Asumo could not help but think about Clarissa, and the wonderfully beautiful way her tongue glided against her lips when she noticed someone come in the door. He thought about a family he had seen laughing over a young child’s antics on their dinner table. He thought about his teammates and their success at the lakeside… It all boiled down to this…

“Not bad for Day 1” he thought out loud, before he closed his eyes and let his mind relax completely, allowing the tightened knots of concentration and focus to spread apart, sweeping across his subconscious like water across a deserted beach…

[Nebula Zero]

Azuke went inside his small house, not far from the ramen shop. That Yuki, he thought. There's something about her. He stopped for a second, and shook his head. No, that can't be it. But I suppose he would just have to see how it works out. He laid his Einlanzer on the corner, the top of the handle touching the ceiling. The room was dark. Shadows danced around him, a small light from the moon shone through his small window. It stretched wide across the ceiling.

Azuke took off his shirt and laid in his bed, hands behind his head. He stared aimlessly at the moonlit ceiling. Time passed, and he slowly started to close his eyes. Black became his vision, trying to lull himself into sleep. He eventually slipped out of reality, and escaped into his dreams.

A Song for his Dream

She's not a girl
Who misses much.

Azuke was in a dark place, with lights streaking across his face. His eyes opened slowly, to find himself standing in a crowd of people in a barren place. Their faces were blocked out, unable to recognize. Azuke looked up on a hill ahead, which everyone was avoiding. On the hill was his Einlanzer, only it was rusted and broken along the blade, hilt and handle. The sky was a murky grey.

She's well acquainted with a touch of a velvet hand
Like a lizard on a window pane.

Azuke walked towards it, and stood at the bottom of the hill. He stared at it for sometime, trying to figure out what it meant. Slowly, a person started to form in front of his deceased weapon. He saw a flicker of brown, taking on a ghost-like form. When the specter fully formed, Azuke made it out to be Yuki. His voice was muted, so speaking became obsolete.

The man in the crowd with the multicoloured mirrors
On his hobnail boots.

Who was it? The one who lurked behind him. Azuke felt a presence, but turned around to find only more people. It left as fast as it came.

Lying with his eyes while his hands are busy
Working overtime.

Azuke went up to the ghost impression of Yuki. She looked sad. Tears were forming in her eyes. He tried to touch her, but she simply backed away, leaning against the Einlanzer. She looked down at the ground, as if a disdainful response to Azuke.

A soap impression of his wife which he ate
And donated to the National Trust.

He stopped and turned around. The sounds of steps turned to silence. He found everyone that was walking looking at him, with no faces. The eerie feeling in the air, gave him a slight chill. He looked up into the sky, and silently mumbled to himself,

I need a fix,
'Cause I'm going down.

Down to the bits that I left,
Uptown.

I need a fix,
'Cause I'm going down.

"Mother Superior jumped the gun!"

The ominous crowd sung this line to Azuke many times, almost as if a chant of sorts. Would he be able to understand? Repeating this line, it began to grow louder, and at a slowly higher note. The words echoed in his head, unfaltering. Turning around, Yuki had disappeared. But in a vague mirror in his weapon, Azuke slowly shook his head in horror. Staring back at him was not him, but what appeared to be a technological monster.

Happiness, is a warm gun.
Bang, bang, shoot, shoot.

The people charged at him with kunais, the intent to kill surrounding him. Azuke had no choice but to subdue them.

Happiness, is a warm gun.
Bang, bang, shoot, shoot.
Oh yes it is..

The sea of people attacking him seemed never-ending. But his stamina felt unnatural; he felt like he could go on like this forever. Quickly punching away a random person with great force, a large object seemed to grow out of his hand, as if he was using his kekkai genkai. Is this my kekkei genkai?!, he thought. His right arm had produced a mighty cannon, about 5 feet in length, the barrel about 2 feet.

When I hold you in my arms
And I feel my finger on your trigger.

His right arm seemed to have a mind of its' own. It slowly pointed north. When the people tried to attack him, lightning-like chakra that surged through his body leaped out and jolted anyone who dared come near.

Oh don't you know,
Nobody can do me no harm.

Because..

"Happiness, is a warm gun!"

They sang a different line. This one seemed to mark something. Azuke saw in the distance what appeared to be Konoha, and his cannon was aimed straight for it. He tried to pull away, but it was useless. The cannon started to gather energy. It was a warm, golden energy that kept culminating in the barrel, taking energy from the surrounding area like a vacuum. I don't want this, he thought. Make it stop. Scream, say something. Let his plea be heard.

Happiness is a warm, yes it is...

"NOOOOOOOO!"

Gun!

It was too late. The blast had been released, and he watched in horror as it struck Konoha, destroying all of it in a single swoop. A giant mushroom cloud skyrocketed into the air. The smell of death and brimstone filled his nostrils. Azuke knelt down, defeated by his lack of control. A pair of hands grasped his shoulders. The hands led to arms, which embraced a fallen Azuke. Recognizing Yuki's voice, she whispered into his ear.

"Destruction."

Azuke awoke in a startle, a cold sweat dripping down his jaw. Recollecting himself. He laid his head gently on the pillow, trying to figure out what it meant. Did she mean by 'that' destruction? The very thought of it made him uneasy. He needed to sleep. He needed to rest. It was still the eve of the night. He closed his eyes, but still wavered in reality.

He dared not to dream.

[Novaix]

Ky ate slowly and rotated his food in the bowl, "Who am I kidding, I can't hide the fact that there are stronger people out there" he thought to himself, Negavix spoke up "Hope you guys are ready for tomorrow. It seriously will be a trial, after we're done here, I encourage you to get some sleep. Or you'll collapse at somepoint through the mission." Ky smirked did he see them as weak childeren, no he had respect for them, the only ones that had respect for Ky were his parents but they were reported K.I.A a week before the exams, Ky did not lose his grip on what was important making everyone around him look at Ky as a hero.

Ky finally started eating faster the only food he ate was made by himself, and he was a terrible cook. Ky looked at Negavix, "he is strong, he has killed many.......has he ever cried?" Ky thought, "what am I saying, of course he has cried he is still human.....isn't he?". Ky dismissed these thoughts as being stupid, he finshed his dinner and said " Well im tired, see you later" he walked off.

[Azazel]

"Hmm..."
Ali said as she shielded her eyes. The Sun had just begun to set, turning the horizon an orange-purple color.

"Can't your little... competition wait until tomorrow?"
Ali said as she turned towards Ryuu. Addressing him, rather than Hotaru.

Her eyes had begun to feel heavy. Of course she would be tired. Escaping from water while bound, nearly using her arm, losing Dappi no Hada and her Koubagen. Of course she'd be drained...

OOC: Blah. Crap post. But I was just aiming to continue to the next day...

[Hallelujah]

The dawn approached them.

Through the window, the light creaked through the window. Upon touching Rayex's face, almost instantly, his alarm went off seriously at about the same time, it was uncanny. In doing so, he'd swiftly stopped it as not to wake his wife Ayumi. As he slid out of the bed, he'd soon rubbed his eyes, stretched his body and yawned with tiresome bounds. Preparing for his daily routine this early, it was about six o'clock in the morning give or take daylight savings time in their timezone. For the bathroom he headed and would take care of all the usual stuff first thing.

"Todays gonna be long, I can already feel it." Rayex said as he yawned again.

After finishing his task in the bathroom, the shower had really waken him up as he intended. Taking his clothing he set out, his usual attire it appeared. Some blue pants, and a long sleeved blue shirt with the twin fire seal on the side arms. Over this he placed the leaf's green vest stocked with some of his minor shinobi tools such as export scrolls and even summoning scrolls. Over both fingers he did place some finger gloves with a steel plating on the fore palm. Tightly twist coils for both wrist, so they weren't to break, and lastly his white clad he wore over top of it, appearing something like a cloak.

"Morning warm up next."

Sliding the door out, he'd gone out into the back which appeared to be a large open space and inner-sanction where the swords thusly did clash. Drawing his own first, from him split a chakraganger in the same light. Roughly still early, but he'd used up some time, never once actually late he did get up and do this every day. A cricked stance, the zero gravity flash so quick they moved literally faster than two blurs. This type of training got the blood moving, the mind thinking, and the muscles toned which was how Rayex was so ready even when it appeared he'd drop his guard.

Once content with this, he'd been completely awake. Leaving him with about fifteen minutes left to make his way over to academy and the appointed directions. He had time even still to go get some breakfast, so he did. To some, they may have thought he was crazy and would be late, he had a way to defying time no matter what distance lied between him and the pursuit of such things. As he sat down and began to eat with Ayumi, she stared at the clock and quite frankly urged him.

"Your going to be late Rayex. Less than two minutes."

"It's that time already? The hours fly." He hinted some sarcasm.

Sliding away from the table, that minute he had, wasted as he walked to the front. He simply applied a hand seal and opened his eyes. Down into the seconds, he was generating chakra, the emission of his white wings cloaked in another dimension within his clad, they took one gentle beat and he soared to the academy, the first wall straight ahead upon entering leaning against the wall casually.

9:00 A.M.

"Right on time as usual, though one got here at almost exactly the same time you did." Kakashi spoke, then looked over to him.

"Ah your right. Morning Kai." he said unto him. "I told ya to be here sharp, never once have I been late." He stick his tongue out jokingly.

[Skitty Cat]

"Well, you are right!" Washicki replied and simultaneously he formed a hand seal. "It's my turn! Goukakyuu no Jutsu - Great Fireball Technique!" he yelled. He placed his hand to his mouth in order to control the flame.

Her lip twitching as she glared at them, she was quite impressed when she saw some kunais that were conciled (sp?) in the jutsu, backflipping Ivy was even more when one grazed her cheek. Landing, she dodged the shurikens and noted the satsfied glint in her student's eye. Understanding now, she waited for their next move in silence. This could be the best team, they already seem to have the idea of teamwork down. She noted silently.

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OOC: Writer's block, I'll try to make the next part longer.

[Nebula Zero]

It was morning.

Azuke slowly opened his eyes. His head slightly hurt from the lack of proper sleep. After having a dream like that, he envied the next guy who could sleep soundly after experiencing such a nightmare. He rubbed his dishelved hair, looking around. His room was lit with the orange light of the rising sun. He slowly arose out of bed and proceeded to the shower. It was 6 AM.

Putting on his usual attire, Azuke picked up his Einlanzer from the corner of his room. What should he do, he thought to himself. He decided to surprise Yuki. Knowing Kai, he would probably be there on time. He ran out and made his way to the slums of Konoha. By the time he got there, it was 7 AM. He found himself at the front of Yuki's house. A slight, mischievous grin appeared on his face. He walked around the perimeter of the house, trying to find Yuki's window. Eventually he found it, using his Einlanzer as a boost to make sure it was hers. He saw her still sleeping.

He gently opened the window, and made his way inside. Stealth was always a ninja tactic. Azuke simply sat beside her bed, and started to poke her randomly. When she would awake, he would greet her with a surprising 'Yo', but not too loud so her family wouldn't hear. I sure have strange ways of entertaining myself, he thought.