[Still with the short POV's - Deal with it]
Toshiro's POV
After my exchange with Kakashi he told me we have to visit the Hokage and ask permission for me to stay here in the village.
Hokage?
I've never heard of that term before..... is it supposed to mean something to me?
I suppose by the way he spoke so casually about it that he's some kind of important person around here.....
Wait..... where is here anyways?
Now that I think about it, I've been so focused on my current situation I hadn't even had the time to think of asking him. Tch. Perhaps I should of questioned him more than trying to plan out every possible escape route.
I wish I could make contact. Ever since I left the village all connections to her seemed to of been severed.... whether its temporal or not I need to find a way to speak with her. And soon. I don't know how long I can manage on my own. At least with her I have a connection to home.
I assumed that this Hokage was the leader of the village..... but I honestly have no clue, the customs here seem to be very different than what we had back home.
I was not going to let my guard down until I was certain they weren't after my bounty..... like a certain someone......
Following Kakashi out of the hospital, I got a more up close look to some of the surrounding buildings.
Mostly just apartment complexes. Similarities of home.... if only just slightly.
we've been climbing up what felt like thousands of stairs before we reached a long hallway, I'd swear the hallway was longer than the staircase.
Ugh. Jeez. How annoying.
"What is with these people and long distances?"
Kakashi laughed, so I'd assumed he'd heard my comment.
I decided to keep my mouth shut.
He knocked on the door and we were told to enter, when we did an old man was the last thing I expected to see, He looked almost about as old as Grandfather.... freaky.
I was unsure of the situation so I kept myself hidden behind Kakashi in case he tried anything funny. Scanning the room for every possible way to escape and making sure my chakra levels dimmed to the point I could be easily mistaken for a regular civilian with no real power, my hand skimming over the hilt of my blade.
I don't trust anyone. Its better to be prepared now than sorry later.
I learned that the hard way.
Hokage's POV
I turned as I saw Kakashi walk through the door, I'd thought he was alone until I noticed a small figure behind him.
The Hitsugaya girl no doubt.
I chuckled to myself as I realized the girl from before was being extremely attached to him.
She was probably playing it safe by standing behind him as a method to ensure I couldn't attack her, she seems pretty smart for a 13 year old.
Or so I'm guessing that's how old she is by the look of her, and a little too on guard it seems considering the sudden change in the atmosphere around her as she masked her chakra signature, along with the subtle way she's ready to pull out her weapons and escape at any given moment.
Heh, well that's the Hitsugaya Clan I suppose.....
After the state we witnessed her in when I first saw her its a wonder she hasn't tried to attack Kakashi and run for it already. Its possible she's just biding her time, scouting the new surroundings before giving judgment. Weighing the possibilities of either staying or leaving.
Of course, if she chose to leave. I wouldn't be one to stop her.
After all, the Hitsugaya's are to be Respectfully Feared.
If she's anything like most of her Clan. She won't attack unprovoked, Won't divulge anything about herself or Clan to anyone she doesn't know or trust and without a doubt, if you treat them with the proper respect they'll show you the same in return.
Kakashi then began by introducing us.
"Lord 3rd, this is Toshiro Hitsugaya"
I nod in understanding.
"Hello, my name is Hiruzen Sarutobi. I'm the Third Hokage of the Hiden Leaf Village"
After a moment to process my words she nodded, taking a step out from behind Kakashi but still behind him none the less. Good, I suppose that means she's going to relax a bit more now that she knows who she's dealing with.
I take it she didn't know who we were or where she was.
"So Toshiro, I understand you had quite a rough time outside our gates" I say, trying to get her to warm up
She only nods in agreement. As I suspected, she won't give information easily. I suppose is both a good quality, albeit a slightly disadvantage for us.
"By the look of how Kakashi brought you in I'd assume you'd gotten into a fight of some sort, is that right?"
She nodded, then looked surprised as she eyed Kakashi.
It seems as though she didn't know it was him who'd brought her into the village.
"Nothing I couldn't handle"
She smiled at him, as if looking past him to something or someone else she once knew but the second she realised I was watching she shot her gaze down and her face went blank.
I couldn't help but chuckle to myself again.
"Quite the girl you picked up Aye' Kakashi?"
He only looks blankly at me. Though I already know the gears in his mind are turning.
Kakashi's POV
When I brought Toshiro in I introduced her to the Hokage, who seemed to be in high spirits by only looking at her. I know he knows more than he's letting on.
He's not asking as many questions as he usually would of. Its strange, the way he looks at her as if she were a precious grandchild he hasn't seen for years. He also speaks to her with the same amount of respect he would a full fledged Jonin or ANBU.
Who is she? And what does he know of her that he's not saying?
I had realised after a moment that she had been clinging to me from behind this entire time we've been here. Why hide when being shown such high respect? I'd of thought she might of been a bit more forward after being brought to the leader of the village, yet she keeps a distance and hardly takes a step out from behind me.
It seems she only takes to warming up to one person at a time, I was the first and now its the Hokage's turn......
I wonder how that'll go on, she barely warmed up to me -- Now that I think about it, when exactly did she warm up to me? No, she hasn't gained trust of us just yet, she's simply assuring that I couldn't attack from behind and that Lord 3rd can't attack from the front.
She's simply using me as a shield just in case. Smart. I'm almost impressed. Though what caught my attention was the sudden change of the chakra, my Sharingan is telling me the difference between how she felt at the hospital room and how she feels now.
This girl.....
There's more to her than there first appears. I get the feeling I need to keep a close eye on her.
Toshiro's POV
The old man..... Er .... Hokage Hiruzen seems to be a decent fellow, but then again so was Hunter...... I can't be too sure and I definitely can't take my eyes off these people for a second.
I continue to stay behind Kakashi.
He and Hiruzen start talking about things that I don't understand so I zone them out and go into my own thoughts. Their chakra levels are high, most likely very experienced in combat. I'm not sure how well I'd be able to fend them off should anything bad should happen.
On another note, this place is so quiet its almost deafening. I'm assuming the reason for this is because either (A) Nothing ever happens in this seemingly back-water village or (B) All the ninja's in the village are out on missions which in my opinion is Highly unlikely so I'll go with the former.
Unlike my home village where most of the time you can hear the rowdy neighbors and the almost daily screams of war and terror.
Heh. I wonder what she'd have to say about all this.
By the time I notice they were done Kakashi was calling my name.
"Toshiro?"
"Hu? ..... Yeah?"
I bring my attention back to them
"Lord Hokage has some good news for you"
he directs my attention to Hiruzen, I listen intently.
"You are welcome to live in the village, but I'm afraid since there are no spare apartments you will be staying with Kakashi"
Said person instantly tensed at the concept.
I feel a dark smirk flash across my face as I hear the news and Hiruzen seemed to of noticed so I look away and stare blankly at the wall, my hold on Kakashi growing tighter.
"What? I don't know anything about taking care of kids!" Kakashi yells obviously flustered
I can't help but laugh and Hiruzen does the same.
So this guy has a sense of humor, that's good at least.
Eyeing Kakashi again, a thought crosses my mind. Oh how wouldn't it be fun trying to mess with this guy? I could have a field day with him..... if I felt like it. Heh, who knows. Maybe I do.
Hokage's POV
The look on Kakashi's face was priceless, I couldn't help but laugh and Toshiro seemed to think so as well.
I wonder if she's starting to warm up to me like with Kakashi.
Her face lit up the second I mentioned her staying with him, but she looked away the second she realized I saw it.... again ... but its still a start.
Course knowing exactly how bad he is with people, let alone children. I wouldn't be surprised if this arrangement drove him slightly insane. Heh. Although. Placing him with a Daughter of the Hitsugaya might be just what he's been needing.
At least I know with her, and of being at her age, she'll know well enough how to manage on her own if Kakashi hits a road block and doesn't understand how to do anything. She's also the right age of the upcoming Genin teams that will be formed.
Hopefully at least, it'll help prepare him for the trials yet to come with this new generation of Ninja.
I can see the Will of Fire burning intensely within her.
Toshiro's POV
I was so intrigued that I was going to stay with Kakashi. Which is more than I can say about every other place I've been made to stay.
At least here I could do what I wanted without all the drama of my village. Then another thing is I strangely felt comfortable around him, which in my opinion is a very hard thing to do.
We left the Hokage's Office and down the long stairs, we made it to Kakashi's house.
It wasn't very big or very well managed but I didn't care, we walked in and I saw 3 rooms
On the first floor which consisted of a kitchen, living room, and an office area so I assumed the bedrooms were upstairs, which is where he brought me,
There were about 3 more rooms up there, if you count the opening to the attic, he showed me into a spare room which he then announced would be mine.
It wasn't as much of a mess as the rest of the rooms so I guessed he never used it much, actually the only clean places in the house were this room and the kitchen, well when you live alone I suppose he really wouldn't have a need to cook his own food, he could always go out to eat.
I dropped the small sack with all of my belongings on the bed as I crashed into the mattress.
For the first time since I left home I felt safe.
Kakashi's POV
After I showed her into the house it was like she was scanning the place for booby traps, she looked into each room by the time I took a single step into the house.
I took her upstairs and she continued to do the same thing, I suppose its only natural. Given its new surroundings to her.
I'd probably be doing the same thing.
When I showed her to the guest room she made herself instantly at home. Not that its a bad thing..... but I'd just thought it might take her a bit longer before she trusted anything. Course, knowing nothing about her I can't jump to conclusions. maybe its just people she doesn't trust?
I can't tell if Toshiro's scared as hell or as carefree as me.
All I really know is that she seems to change her mood on a constant basis,
Better watch what I say around her. Less I offend her or make her want to leave.
I should leave her alone to get used to the place, she already fell asleep.
Toshiro's POV ~ Flashback ~
I stood in the mist of battle, the scent of death was in the air,
The Demon's howl continued
I felt drawn to it, pulling me in as I made my way past my fallen comrades, I saw my father among-st the still standing I didn't have to say anything for him to notice my presence.
He turned and came running towards me
"Toshiro what are you doing out here? You know that on these nights you must stay indoor's" Father spoke with Concern mixed with the Fear and Pain of loosing so many.
"Dad, I can stop this... I know how this can end" I say calmly and with conviction.
Father only shakes his head.
I know he only wants what is best for me but I know what is best for our people and if becoming one with it is what will settle its wrath then that is what I'm willing to do.
I move past my father against his wishes.
"Midnight is drawing, Its almost time" I say as if in a trance.
The Demon settles as I draw closer towards it.
I speak in a foreign tongue that is both alien to the people and myself but not the Demon though, It seems to understand quite clearly and for some reason I too know exactly what I am saying.
The villagers pause their attacks, as they stare at me in more fear than they'd had from the Demon.
It saddens me to think they could be more afraid of a 13 year old girl than a ferocious Wolf Demon that's about to eat them.
Once again I hear the whispers, I can hear them clearly, my senses have been heightened through the Full Moon,
I know what they're saying,
I've always known what they think of me...
But still I continue to breath, for if words could kill...... I'd already be Dead.
Kakashi's POV
It was the middle of the night when I heard a high pitched cry, though it sounded like it was more like a "I'm-Being-Murdered" scream.
Since I can hear it so clearly I knew it wasn't coming from outside. Toshiro.
I sat up from my bed in panic as I made my way through Toshiro's door.
She was still asleep, there was no one else in sight but she was jerking and twisting in the bed as she continued to scream, I tried to get close to her but she was moving uncontrollably as I saw tears running down her face, I grabbed hold of her arms and held her down, she was stronger than she looked.
I sat her up and pulled her into me trying to wake her up, under her screams I heard her whisper.
"Its the Demon"
"Toshiro!"
I called her name, holding her tighter. Her eyes snapped open, she stopped screaming, she was finally awake.
She was breathing heavily, I could feel her heart racing, whatever she was dreaming about had something to do with a demon. I wonder, what could be so bad?
I held her closer trying to assure her that she was safe here. It appeared to work, but she refused to let go of me as she gripped tighter then when she met the Hokage.
I stayed with her until the end of the night.
Toshiro's POV
When I woke up, It was morning and I was in Kakashi's arms.
I had this vague memory of screaming then Kakashi comforting me.
I sat up realising we'd stayed in my room, I made sure no one could tell I'd been crying as I looked into the small mirror hanging on the wall. I then turned to Kakashi whom I'm sure had gotten no sleep last night thanks to me, I decided to let him sleep and left a note for him.
Kakashi,
I'm Sorry about last night, for that I decided to let you sleep in, I remember you saying I'd be going to the Ninja Academy starting today and I'll take your advice to leave my head protector at home. Thank You for staying with me. I'll try harder from now on not to be such a nuisance to you.
Toshiro.
When I finished that I'd left for the academy, Hiruzen had said that everything was already set up and ready for me. I don't see why he'd lie....
I decided to take his word for it, I was actually starting to get used to the old man......
I can't become too used to them of course. I never know when the time will come for me to leave this place and be alone once again.
By the time I got there there was really no one else at the gate so I started to wonder if I was really at the right place. I suppose it was stupid of me to not get more information on where I was actually suposed to be. Next time I should probably ask for more information before I agree to such things.
Suddenly I was being approached by a boy with blond spiky hair, 3 scars on each side of his cheeks and blue eyes.
Naruto's POV
I was the last person into the academy building as usual, no one ever stuck around long enough to talk...... well to me that is...... - Everyone is always so cruel. But I'm NOT going to let that stop me, Someday I'll become Hokage and then they'll all see. Believe it!
With the new-found confidence I was about to make my way in when I noticed a girl. Well of course she was a girl but I've never seen her before, and I pretty much knew everyone already.
She was beautiful, she had on this long black cloak with a hood, black T-Shirt over some fishnet sleeves, her hair was pulled back but I could tell it was long and brown, she was wearing the most pretty earrings I've ever seen a girl wear, but what caught my attention the most was the fact that she was carry-ing a huge freaking Sword!
who carry's a sword to school? and why is it so big?
She must be new around here, I'm guessing but there was something else about her, her face was blank and expressionless, her eyes were cold, for a moment I thought she was a female version of Sasuke. An image of Sasuke wearing a girl's outfit came into my mind, with him wearing make-up and talking all high pitched like most of the girls I've seen -- AGH! UGH! THAT'S JUST WRONG!!!
Shaking the disturbing mental image away I then got a closer look at her and I could tell that she had been crying.
Though she is probably trying to hide it....... She kind of reminds me of ..... me.
I guess she hasn't noticed me yet since she keeps glaring at the building like she wants it to spontaneously conbust. Heh, don't we all? No more Ninja Academy, No more annoying lectures from Iruka-sensei and being ignored from everyone else.
An idea suddenly came to mind. Maybe I can become friends with her before she forms a real opinion of me like the rest of the kids around here. Then by the time everyone tries to make her hate me.... it'll be too late! Hah. - Does that sound wrong? Maybe. Do I care? Not at the moment.
Toshiro's POV
"Hiya, I'm Naruto Uzumaki and I'm gonna be the next Hokage BELIEVE IT!" he says enthusiastically
After having a minor heart-attack I'm slightly unsure of what to do......
I could answer him. Or I could shrug him off and ignore him until he goes away. Then again, I have absolutely no idea what I'm supposed to do or where to go. He is a resident of this village so I assume he'd know where everything is.
Maybe I could use this kid?
Wait, but that would be mean. -- And why exactly would I care about that? I don't even know this guy. Still..... Aww to hell with it.
"I'm Toshiro Hitsugaya"
I remain blank.
"Your new here right?"
I nod.
"Just got here"
Leaving out major detail, I decided to just answer him simply. No need to complicate things right? Besides, its none of his business anyways.
"Great! maybe I can show you around if ya want"
He doesn't seem to care about the details, which is better for me
Nodding at his proposal with half smile, he returns the favor with a grin of his own.
I go back to staring blankly at him but he doesn't seem to mind the fact at all as he grabs hold of my hand (which I tensed at) and leads me into the building with him.
Normally if someone tried to grab me I'd reflexively attack without a second thought. So why is it that I can remain so calm and carefree around him?
We make it down the hall coming face to face with a man with a scar running across the bridge of his nose, he looked friendly towards us and slightly annoyed.
"Iruka-sensei!" He shouted with a wave
"Naruto...... Your Late Again" Iruka said in an annoyed tone
"B-B-But I actually have a good reason this time"
Naruto pouted
Iruka crosses his arms and eyed his suspiciously
"Alright lets hear it"
"I was helping her"
Naruto pulls me next to him and points at my face. I stare blankly at the person Naruto had dubbed as Iruka-sensei, he only stared back.
"Oh, you must be the New Student Hokage-sama was speaking so highly of" Iruka concluded
I just nod my head
"The Old Man Spoke Highly of You?" Naruto proclaimed in amazment.
I just nod again
"Naruto! Don't be so rude when adressing the leader of our village!" Iruka yelled
Naruto simply rolled his eyes. I smirked.
Iruka seemed pleased I was getting along with Naruto so well. Weird that a teacher would care
I returned to being blank. Naruto let go of me and pulled Iruka close
"She doesn't like to talk verry much" he not so quietly whispered. And I could still hear them.
Iruka nodded understanding. Naruto ran into the class room.
"Wait here a moment while I announce you to the class" Iruka said as he was about to go in
An idea came to mind and I pulled him down to my eye level, He seemed surprised.
"Can I sit next to Naruto?"
His surprise turned into satisfaction as he stood back up with a smile.
"I'll see what I can do" he said as he walked into the room
I smirked slightly devilishly. He's really the only kid in the village I've met, and he seems like a good guy, the demon inside had calmed even though I've lost comminucation with her but I can still feel her, and when it comes to this boy I feel as though I could trust him with my inner most thoughts, and darkest secrets.
I shake my head into reality
No. I will not burden him with such things, Its not even his problem.... Its got nothing to do with him at all
I can hear the teacher through the door as he tell's the class there is a new transfer student and not to hound me with thousands of questions because I don't talk very much.
I can also hear the many guys in there saying "It better be a Hot Chick!"
The girl's yelling "It better be a Cute Boy!"
I can't help but smirk, those girl's are going to be disappointed when they see me walking through those door's and the guy's are gonna be hounding me... I can feel it.
sighing to myself. did I make the right choice coming here? Maybe I'll never know.
The teacher calls me in, and as I walk through into the room I see all the girl's faces drop while the boy's light up and begin to drool on the floor.
"Its a Girl... And She's Freakin HOT!" I hear a random boy yell
right before I hear more comments about my face, clothes and bust I wanted to cut them all with my sword. Tch. Annoying Humans.
Iruka beats me to the punch
"SILENCE!"
The room goes Dead Silent.... and I mean Dead.
"This is Toshiro Hitsugaya and She will be with us from now on....I EXPECT you All to show her the PROPER COURTESY and RESPECT and BEHAVE YOURSELVES!" he finishes yelling at the boys.
They all stay quiet though its obvious they can hardly contain themselves.
Iruka then goes on to say I can pick my seat.
I nod at him, as I make my way to my seat I hear the boys all begging and pleading for me to sit next to them, they call my name and start making dog noises like panting and howling,
I ignore them and walk right by as I make my way over to where Naruto is sitting and tap his shoulder. Did he fall asleep? Heh, probably.
He looks up at me, then once registering its me he smiled.
"Hey Toshiro!"
He stands up and grabs my arm again as he pulls me over and sits me down where he was beforehand,
The other guys get angry and start yelling at Naruto for being rough and grabbing my arm then forcing me to sit down..... they didn't seem to get that I WANTED to sit next to him.
I roll my eyes. Idiots.
I zone out from the other boy's complaining and yelling at Naruto for and I quote:
"Stealing Their Hot Babe"
As I sit where Naruto was, I, now next to some guy with black hair and a blank expression on his face who doesn't seem to give me the light of day, that pleases me since I don't like Fan-Boys, then Naruto continues his motion by sitting in the seat next to me.
I smile lightly at him. We begin our class lesson. This should be interesting.
Naruto's POV
Wow I can't believe she actually wanted to sit next to me in class, girl's Never want to sit next to me in class!
My plan worked!
We became friends before she formed a real opinion of me and now she likes me.....
Or at least.... I hope she likes me.... or she'd act like the other's do around me. Harsh and Cold glares, calling me names, ignoring me for no reason. Ugh, I'm depressing myself. Its time to be Positive, everythings going to work out. Things will be different now. Believe it!
I finally made a new friend! and it doesn't hurt that she's pretty either..... even more so than the other girls.
Maybe we can be close friends after all.
I smile and I watch Toshiro taking notes then I fall asleep in class.