The Light Of Konoha

Refraction Jutsu

Aki's P.O.V

Today will be the seventh day of my experience at ninja academy.

It's also the day the class usually focus on tai jutsu all day.

Crap.

I dragged myself to the school, dread rolling off me in waves.

Not even the flash of orange I caught in the corner of my eye as Naruto planned a sneak attack cheered me up.

I sidestepped with a sigh as Naruto barrelled past, landing in a heap.

"Aha! You dodged my sneak attack,
Aki-chan!
Very well done, believe it!" He cheered, fist-pumping with an endless enthusiasm I suddenly wanted to crush.

He was far too peppy to suit my current mood.

I sweatdropped as I recognised the endearing yet irritating nickname he had fashioned for yours truly.

I didn't particularly approve of the title but after numerous attempts, I gave up trying to convince him to stop.

I almost smiled before remembering my fate, my face dropping into a frown once more.

"What's wrong Aki-chan?" He asked, his face becoming visibly concerned.

I slumped my shoulders.
"Tai-jutsu day..."

Naruto's face looked confused,
"what's wrong with that?!
Tai-jutsu is so much fun!
We could spar together Aki-chan!"
He blurted, waving his arms frantically with excitement during his speech.

I groaned,
"I'm gonna look like a total wimp because I suck at tai-jutsu..."

Naruto gasped,
"really?
Well...
If we have to spar...
I promise I'll go easy on you,
believe it!"

He grinned his huge grin once again and I couldn't help but smile aswell.

"Thanks Naruto-kun."

"Alright class!
Time for sparring practise!" Shouted Iruka-sensei.

There were a few cheers from the class but my heart fell to my feet and my palms grew sweaty.

'Why couldn't it be gen-jutsu day? I bet I could make all these lot scream bloody murder with my illusions...'

"But before we begin, I'd like to test Aki's skills since he's new here," continued sensei.

I choked in surprise.

"Sasuke. Come here please."

'Crap.
Crap.
CRAP.
CRAP!
CRAP!
Why did it have to be Sasuke?!
He's the Friggin' best in class!!'

I resisted the urge to fall to my knees and weep.

'One day Iruka, I'll get you for this!'

Somehow I was already on the mat and Sasuke was approaching fast, his trademark glare-
at nothing in particular-
on his arrogant face.

'Quick, quick, I need a plan.
What can I do...
What can I do?!
Oh Jashin this is gonna be humiliating... '

My eyes frantically scanned my surroundings, my brain racing my to find any advantage, any tactic I could use.

'Wait?!
That's it!
I'll use that trick...' I mentally cackle. 'Be prepared Uchiha...
Granted, it's probably cheating, but they'll never know.
Just a 'trick of the light'. Muahahahahahahha.'

After I finished laughing in my head at my own play on words, my attention snapped back to the cold and serene person before me.