Lost (Updated)

7

The students sat in the classroom waiting for their senses to arrive. Amira still sat with Senshi and Aisura while Sora sat away from them feeling out of place.

"It's going to be okay Amira. We can still hang out when we're not training or having missions," Aisura said reassuringly.

"I know but I wanted to be on your team. Now I'm stuck with those two," Amira said looking at her teammates growing nervous.

"You'll do fine with them, I'm sure with time you can become a good team," Aisura said.

Amira nodded but turned to look at Senshi who hadn't said much since coming back into class.

"What's up Senshi?" Amira questioned.

"Nothing. Don't worry about it. You just focus on your team. You'll do fine," Senshi said trying to shake off the heavy feeling of guilt she felt.

Soon a tall woman with short brown hair walked into the classroom looking around.

"My name is Bashira Omori and I looking for team 12," the woman said.

Amira stood up and joined her team the three heading off with their Sensei. More time passed and it was now teams 7 and 13 waiting. Iruka looked at the time and walked over to team 13.

"You three are to head to the Hokage's office," Iruka said as he had to head out.

The three walked together in an uncomfortable silence Sora ignoring them completely. This was all so stupid and pointless. They didn't want her as a teammate so why was she being forced into it?

"Can you stop being so distant, we're meant to be a team," Senshi finally said breaking the silence.

Sora stopped in her tracks and finally met Senshi's gaze.

"Funny you say that when you don't want me here. You made that pretty clear earlier," Sora said her voice cold and sharp.

Senshi went to speak but froze up seeing the coldness in Sora's gaze, it wasn't hatred or anger Senshi knew that. But she couldn't pinpoint what it was. Sora turned away and continued walking towards the Hokage's office the two following behind the tension now heavier and thicker than before.

When they entered the room the Hokage immediately could feel the tension. He looked at Sora's face seeing hurt and discomfort, something he could only pick up because he had trained her and learnt to pick up on the very subtle changes in her demeanour. She was far too good at hiding it he doubted anyone else could pick up on it.

"Thank you three for coming here," The hokage said breaking the silence.

Senshi and Aisura stood there respectfully the head facing down but Sora just stood off to the side not even facing the Hokage's direction. Senshi shot a glare at Sora for not showing respect which Sora noticed but didn't acknowledge it

"I have brought you three here to tell you I will be training you," the Hokage said.

Aisura and Senshi froze in shock. They were going to be trained by the Hokage personally. They weren't expecting this. Sora looked at him also not expecting this. He didn't have the time to train them full time nor could he go on missions with them. He was the Hokage after all and had responsibilities here in the leaf that made it impossible for him to be their sensei.

"Though as you might have guessed there will be times I cannot be with you for training and I can't go on missions with you. Which is why you will have another sensei who will step in when I can't," The hokage explained.

Someone left the room and soon came back with a large man who had long messy blue hair in a ponytail and scars that littered his body. Sora looked at him feeling a sense of familiarity with him though she couldn't quite put her finger on why.

"I'm Tatsuo Shimizu," he said his voice deep.

"Now that everyone is here why don't you three introduce yourself? For example; likes, dislikes, hobbies and dreams for the future," the Hokage explained.

"I'm Aisura Hato; I like spending time with my friends, going to bakeries and birds. I dislike crowded areas, unnecessary violence and spicy food. My hobbies are going to the forest on a sunny day and watching the birds. And my dream for the future is to become a medical ninja," Aisura said calmly and happily.

Sora listened feeling a sense of calm radiating off of him. He was one of the most welcoming and kind people she knew.

"I guess it's my turn. I'm Senshi Deon. I like training, hiking and spicy food. I dislike noisy people, sour plums and show-offs. My hobbies are training with my two younger siblings. And my dream for the future is to be the very best," Senshi said confidently.

Senshi had a strong personality that seemed to clash with Sora's more passive approach which made their relationship as teammates a bit strained.

"I'm Sora Hisha. I don't like it much, but I guess I like dango. My dislikes, well I don't like it when it gets really hot. I don't have any hobbies other than maybe watching the clouds. And dreams for the future, I honestly haven't thought about it," Sora said being vague not wanting to give much away.

Senshi grew irritated by Sora's disinterest in them. It's like she couldn't wait to get away from them and wanted to stay as distant as possible like she thought she was too good for them. Aisura could tell Senshi was getting irritated making him sigh. She was asking too much of Sora, and expecting her to open up to them immediately was unrealistic. They had been friends for years while Sora was always on the outside not mingling with anyone. She probably didn't know how to and it would take time for her to be comfortable enough with them to do so. Senshi wasn't helping with that at all. They just needed to be patient with Sora and give her time to adjust.

"That's good. I want you three to meet Tatsuo outside the Academy tomorrow and he will take you to where we will begin the second test," The Hokage said.

"Second test?" Shensi questioned.

"The graduation test was only to pick out candidates to become genin not actually to become a full-fledged genin. So you will have to do another test in which your sensei will determine whether you are ready to become a genin," Tatsuo explained.

The three weren't expecting that. If that was the case then why make them go through the trouble of that stupid graduation exam in the first place?

"You three are dismissed. Make sure to rest up for tomorrow," the hokage said.

So they all left, waiting in anticipation for what tomorrow would bring.