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You awoke to your new surroundings, it still smelled like a new house if that made any sense. You hadn't gotten much sleep last night. The constant visions of blood on your hands kept you wide awake. Trailing through the morning you finally managed to locate the hospital. Opening the double doors you are welcomed by a 5'5 female who wore round glasses.
Her face was scrunched up as she tapped her heels against the floor. You sighed and decided to walk over.
"So-"
"You are late! Do you realize the time?! You were supposed to be here 20 minutes ago!"
"I am-"
"Save it! Let's go! Here's your lab coat and goggles! Now pay close attention I don't want to repeat myself. Is that clear l/n?"
"Hai, miss..."
"Suzume, Sora."
"Of course Sora-san."
"Good. Now let's begin. During lab hours...."
You followed the middle aged woman through the white halls. It was so chaotic, there were patients every where and other nurses ran through the hall to answer calls. You tried your hardest to memorize the way back and forth while listening to Sora-san babble. You almost bumped into her making her grunt in annoyance.
"Alright, this is your station. The to do's are posted for the day. You are expected to clock in every morning and clock out. Before you leave please write a report of your findings and hand it to me. Now then, good luck. Bye."
Just like that she was gone leaving you alone to fend for yourself. It was a new experience for you. The equipment here far surpassed the ones back home. But, you were always up for a challenge.
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"Ugh, finally. it's over."
You whined and walked out of the hospital grabbing your aching stomach. You knew you should have ate breakfast before going but you didn't want to be late. You shuffled your feet against the dirt road trailing into town in search for food. The thought of it made your mouth water. You looked around the bustling streets and a savory aroma fills you.
Turning your head you see smoke raising out of a small shop. You push back the white banner and plop down onto the red bar stool.
"Welcome! What can I get you?"
"Anything, is good I'm just starving."
This remark earned a chuckle from the old man and he nodded beginning to make your dish. You tilt your head back and look up toward the ceiling. Drumming your fingers to any beat you could think of.
"Hey! You are that lady!"
A high pitch voice exclaims making you turn to it. You see the yellow haired boy from a day ago.
"Yes. I am."
"How do you know my sensei? He never talks to anyone especially girls."
"We met on a mission. He's doing well?"
"I guess you could say that. If you call reading dirty books, doing well."
You watched Naruto cross his arms in annoyance. You grabbed your bowl filled with ramen and scooted toward the boy.
"My names Y/n, L/n. What's yours?"
"Naruto Uzumaki!"
"That's a nice name."
"Gee-thanks."
Naruto blushed and rubbed the back of his head. You smirked, this kid was your ticket toward information.
"Hey, Y/n-san? wheres your headband?"
"Oh, this?"
You asked and unhooked your headband from your belt loop. You watched Naruto's face contort and darkness loomed over it.
"I-I'm sorry about what happened. They were really good people."
This made your eyes jump up in surprise. You never heard anyone talk about the Mist people like that.
"Even after the things they did?"
"Huh?"
You started playing with the narutomaki in your bowl.
"Yes, they fought for what they believed in and protected each other. My sensei always told us that in the ninja world those who break the rules are considered scum but, those who abandon their friends are worse than scum."
Something struck deep within you and you placed your chopsticks down. I guess that made you worse than scum. You thought back to when you were back in the academy. You just wanted to pass and become a ninja. Unfortunately, that meant killing your friends.
"This is insane! We can just leave! Let's all escape!"
"He's right. Let's g-"
"Y/n? Why are you crying? It's gonna be alright! We have each other!"
"I-I'm sorry it has to be this way."
"Y/n-san? are you alright? You zoned out."
"Yes, your sensei seems like a wise man."
"Oi, this is were you went."
A low voice says making you turn facing the dark-haired male from before. He looked up at you, examining your features.
"Of course, I was hungry. I need to eat! So go somewhere else."
"You do realize we had training. Idiot."
"That was today?! Kakashi-sensei gonna be-"
You then felt a dark shadow loom behind you and you heard Naruto nervously laugh.
"K-kakashi-sensei, don't jump out like that you-"
"I was wondering why you weren't at training Naruto. So, I sent Sasuke to look for you and I ultimately decided to find you myself. But low and behold you are here."
Naruto gulps and scratches his cheek. You look up Kakashi and meet his onyx gaze. For some reason his mood changes. Starting a stare down between the both of you. You gave a short wave and turn around and slurp down your ramen. You felt his gaze shoot through your body. It was so cold and dominating.
"Ok then, Naruto. Since you missed training this morning. You will be training with Guy's team."
"Nooo! Come on Kakashi-sensei!"
"Don't complain. Now go on Guy's waiting at training ground 4."
"Ha, loser."
"Grrrr, Sasuke!"
You watched Naruto waddle off and you payed and began to stand up. You brushed by Kakashi and walked back to your apartment.
