Lily's POV
"Nice of you to drop by." Kakashi said, as I crouched on his window sill.
"Just wanted to say goodbye before I leave tomorrow." I stated, with a broad grin."I'll be gone for two and a half years, training with the Yoshida."
"So, I've heard." He sat down on his couch, and I sat on the one across from him.
I rose a brow,"How?"
"It's been spreading around the village for.... How long has it been since you left the Hokage building?"
"An hour."
"Well then there you go." He chuckled. My eyes moved towards a picture frame on the wall, and I smiled sadly. It was of our team.... I still remember when we took that picture. Naruto and Sasuke were going at eachother, while Sakura was trying to make the best of it. Me.... Well I was just finding amusement between the two idiots.
Kakashi was behind us, his hand on top of Naruto and Sasuke, who were glaring at eachother. Sakura and I were in the middle, she was smiling with her two fist in front of her. I had my arms crossed, laughing and rolling my eyes. We were a very dysfunctional, but happy bunch.
"Is it a bad thing that I knew it wouldn't last?" I asked Kakashi."I mean.... I knew no matter how hard we try.... He was never going to stay."
"It's only normal that you would think that way." He answered.
"I'll stay by Sakura and Naruto... We'll get him back... I know we will." I said determinedly.
"Well, I certainly believe in you guys." A new voice joined us. I turned back to see Miyuki on the window sill.
"Miyuki-Sensei.... Hey." I greeted her. She walked over to me and ruffled my hair.
"You really have to start closing your window, Kakashi." She teased,"Or just about everyone will be inside of your house."
"Lily!" Naruto popped inside along with Sakura and Shikamaru. I laughed along with Miyuki, while Kakashi just sighed.
"Thanks for jinxing me Miyuki, I really do appreciate it." He rolled his eyes at her antics, but smirked nonetheless.
"Anytime you pervy idiot." She said, looking at his Icha Icha novel that was just so casually lying on the coffee table. Then she turned to me, and leaned down to my level.
"You really are going to become something great. Just like your mother said..." She smiled, and ruffled my hair once again,"Take it easy on your Father, Lily... And don't push yourself to hard. I'll see you when you come back."
Then she took her leave, leaving me slightly confused. My father.... Why is she so concerned about that....
"Hey, Lily I guess we're all going to be training hard in these next two and a half years." Naruto commented, grinning at me. I was going to leave pretty early, so I was going to say my goodbyes the rest of the time that I have today.
"Huh?" I tilted my head to the side in confusion,"What do you mean?"
"I'm going to be traveling with Pervy Sage!" He exclaimed,"Then when I get back I'll challenge you to a match!"
"Me?" I quirked a brow.
"Yeah, why not? I mean we never had a battle together, and you're pretty strong." He said.
"Alright then, I'll love to take you up on that offer when I come back." I nodded, as a tenacious glint shined in our eyes."So, I'm guessing you're going to be training with Tsunadae, huh Sakura?"
She gave me a curt nod,"Yeah! By the time I'm done, I'll be able to knock sense into both you and Naruto when you decide to act like total morons."
We shivered a this, hoping that Tsunadae won't rub off on her too much. I mean we don't need another insane, and terrifying woman bossing us around.
I got up as I saw the sun was about to set."Any plans, Nara?"
"Not that I know of." He shoved his hands in his pockets, and let out a yawn. Typical Shika...
I brought him into a big bear hug,"Don't change too much on me, ok?"
"Same goes for you, Lily." He smirked.
I then hugged my other two friends."These two and a half years are going to seem like forever without you guys."
"But, no matter what, we'll always be team seven." Naruto added.
"Right!" Sakura aggreed happily.
"Yeah..." I mumbled, a small smile making it's way on to my lips, as I turned to Kakashi. "Sensei?"
"I'll still be here." He put his hand up, giving us his signature closed-eye smile.
Then I got up on the window sill and turned to them.
"I guess I'll see you guys later." With that I left, and made my way to my own appartment.
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Once I was in my room, I threw my backpack on my bed and started packing. The last thing that I placed inside my bag was a picture frame that held a picture of Team Seven. It was one of the most important things I owened because it held such wonderful memories with it.
They say that nothing lasts forever, but the most important memories will never die.
"Hey." I turned to see Gaara, when I was placing the journal he gave me in my weapons pouch. I smiled at him and mumbled back a,"Sup..."
"How'd it go?" He asked, sitting down beside me. Just when I was about to say, 'ok', he stopped me by saying,"Don't lie."
Why did I even try? He could easily look through me, I was a locked diary and he held the key. I let out a sigh, as long as he could read the pages, I knew I would never be able to keep a secret.
"Hmm... Let me recall back to the meeting..." I joked dryly,"Well... I lashed out on my father, Basil lashed out on him. I'll be training with my clan for about two years and a half. I have a little sister named Clamatis, long story. Oh, and the likelihood of me having a dark chakra beast in me is one out of three."
"Seems, quite.... eventful." He mused, while I leaned against the wall.
"Well.... That's pretty much the story of my life." I shrugged."But I don't plan on letting that get me down." He stared at me for while, then brush a few pieces of hair out of my face.
"Don't worry, I'll always be there when you need me." He assured me, a small hint of a smile showing on his face. "You can always count on me when you need to talk."
We were under a comfortable silence for a few moments. Just him staring at me like he hasn't seen me in years. Then I broke the silence, because I just always have to ruin the moment.
"My brother is going to kill us if he finds you in here." I stated partly serious, causing him to smirk and shake his head."I promise to visit you in Suna. And I'll be there when you become Kazekage."
"Well, I'm trying my best to achieve that goal. And knowing you're cheering me on makes me want to try harder." He placed a soft kiss on my forehead that felt like it lasted for hours but in reality it lasted for 1.5 seconds. Then he stood up."Get some sleep, I'll see you soon."
"Cya, Red."
"Later, Water Lily."
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We were nearing the Yoshida Compound. It's was a long walk and I was surprisingly not irritated by my father yet. So far he was quiet, which I think was best for all of us. He walked behind us, while Basil and I walked in the front side by side.
"So, the compound is in the Mist." I said, trying to start a conversation. I was bored, and Basil was the only person that I could stand looking at right now. Seriously, if I turn back the only thing I will be getting is a glare. And I don't want to end up trying to hurt someone.
"No, it's on the land beside the Mist. There's a bridge in front of the small forest that surrounds the compound. The Yoshida work for the Mist, but we decided to live outside of the village." He explained, but I could tell he was unsure on why they wouldn't want to live in the village they were supposed to be ninja of.
Then again, it's the Yoshdia we're talking about here.... So why be suprised?
"So... How's the weather there?" I asked moronically. Basil deadpanned at me, resisting the urge to facepalm at my stupidity.
"What do you think?" He asked sarcastically.
"Snowy." I replied to annoy him. He glared, which as always, I gladly returened.
"Idiot..."
"Whatever, Tinkerbell."
"Call me that one more time. I dare you."
"Tinkerbell."
.......
"I knew you always listen to your big brother." He smirked triumphantly. "You deserve a cookie, little sis."
"Why you- you know what.... Why do I even bother?" I gave up, and he was satisfied of the thought of beating me at this round.
"Love you too, Lily" He mumbled, when I rolled my eyes at him and punched him in the shoulder.
I couldn't help but glare at my father when he scoffed at Basil's words.
Then I recalled what Miyuki had said, and I knew I had to get down to the bottom of this little mystery soon.
When we finally reached the compound I couldn't help but look every which way as we enter. It was raining ligthly, but I didn't mind one bit. People stared at us, either glaring, keeping to themselves, or just backing away into their houses in fear.
"Basil, take Lily to the Main House, I have a small matter to attend to." My brother nodded, and we watched as he left to who knows where. Basil grabbed my wrist, telling me where everything was located. But I knew that he was just trying to distract me from the people who made it clear that they didn't want us here.
"Basil..." He ignored me as we enter the house that the main family was supposed to live in. His eyes narrowed when we came to a room that held quite a lot of people. A noise of something hitting the ground roughly was heard throughout the room.
"Basil what's wrong?" I tried again, but still no answer. I followed him as we made our way to the front of the group of people as I saw one of the most horrific sights ever. My blood boiled at the scene that was being displayed in front of my very eyes.
There she was on the ground, a bit of blood stained the corner of her bottom lip, as her green eyes were tearful. The color of her eyes made it obvious that she was our little sister.
Clematis... Her eyes held fear, and she didn't want to move.
"Get up!" A man who was a few feet above her yelled. She got up shakily, on the verge of tears.
"P-Please..." She cried, barely audible,"Please.... Stop."
"How disgraceful." He scoffed, and launched himself at her ready to land a punch on her face.
However Basil and I were immediately in front of her. I was in front of Clematis, holding my arms out at my sides, while Basil was in front of me, holding the man's fist tightly. You can see him trying not to wince at Basil's strong grip.
Well.... He screwed up big time.
Basil may not have shown it, but like me... He was beyond pissed.
"B-Basil..." Clematis muttered, baffled, and suprised that he would protect her from further harm.
"Big mistake."Basil comfirmed my thoughts to the man.
Oh snaps....
So! Hope ya like that chapter! Thanks for reading, my children! XD
Fun Fact Of The Chapter
This is how Clematis really looks like. Imagine her with green eyes lls. And yes there is two braids not one.
And this is my crappy drawing of her.... Just imagine her as the image from google, with her wearing the clothes from my drawing.
So, fact about Clematis.
When I was drawing Clem, she was inspired by the the Walking Dead Game Character Clementime, who's nickname is also Clem. Her name was also inspired by the character, only there personalities are waayyyyyy different! As you can tell from Clematis's first appearance.
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