The Lost Shinobi

Wake Up, Please, I'm Leaving

Akiko went to see Scar every night, after the first night, Amber didn't even bother to stop her from coming inside. She realized that Scar was actually a lot calmer than before. Akiko would tell her about her day, maybe joke around with Amber for a while, but in the end she would sing him the same lullaby.

Amber didn't complain, something about Akiko put her at ease.

Day 2: "Hey Scar! Today, Naruto stuffed his entire face with ramen, like always, so I told him that Sakura was winking at him, he almost spit it all out. It was disgusting!"

Day 3: "Scar! Buddy, glad to see you tonight! Heard about Amber's fight with Sakura, it was really cool actually. Amber totally beat her ass, it was actually really funny too. Sakura's face was priceless, she lost in two seconds! As expected of Amber."

Day 4: "Hey, I just talked to Amber. She's really pretty and nice, but she can get scary really quickly. I don't know how you do it Scar. You get the crazy girls, but it's okay she's a good crazy. I think, if that's even a thing."

Day 5: "Scar, hey, you know, maybe I shouldn't be saying this but, I miss you man. Amber's gonna kick my ass for this but I really do miss you. I think I've missed you ever since my memories were locked away, but I just didn't know what that it was you. I was missing one of my best friends."

Day 6: "You up? No, of course not, but hey, I'm not giving up on you. Amber keeps telling me that you'll wake up soon, Tsunade told her that there's something that can wake you up. My big brother tells me not to get my hopes up too high. I don't think you've met him. He's quite different than what you expect of a big brother, but at least he's there for me. He's a lot different than you used to be as my "family", but you're not replaceable."

Day 7 (The Last Visit): Hey Scar, I've got bad news. I'm actually really early, but there's a reason for that, I'm going on an ANBU mission. The Hokage thinks that it will widen my experience in battle. I don't know what that has to do with somebody my age but, I probably won't be able to see you wake up when I get back. If you're still sleeping, I hope that wake up soon, even if I don't get to see you. Stay strong Kaminari-San."

Little did she know, that on that mission, she would die.
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I'm kidding! Calm down, don't kill me.
Akiko: You told them that I was gonna die
Author: Well, I mean........
Akiko: *covers Author's mouth* Ah, no, we're going on with this story, so stick to the point.
Author: But Akiko-chan! DX
Akiko: No buts!
Author: Aw fine!
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Akiko walked up to her brother, she didn't hold much, her little bag wasn't as heavy as the time she went to the Land of Waves. "Where are we headed?" "We're going to a place called, Kumoriko Edge," Motsu replied. His teammates only nodded. Cat, Bird, and Dog. Was this a food chain? "Never heard of the place," Akiko responded.

"It didn't exist until four months ago, which caused much attention. Human traffickers seem to move to that place. Our job is to track down and kill them all, except the prisoners," Cat explained. "How will the prisoners get home?" Akiko asked, it seemed doable. "That's their problem, not ours," Bird growled. Well that's harsh.

"Put this on," Dog, or Motsu, she had to call him Dog on the mission. He handed her a mask, like Kakashi's that covered half of his face. "I recommend changing up your features if I were you," he added. Akiko nodded and put the mask on. It felt weird to breathe in, but she didn't remove it. Her hair changes into brown, and her eyes turned hazel. She tried to copy Amber, but seeing that it would frame Amber, her hair turned pitch black, as did her irises.

"Good enough," Dog remarked. Akiko smirked as they headed off. They stopped to get rest, only to keep moving forward. Cat and Bird were the most alert besides Dog. Akiko could sense the calm state of the three. Why would they bring her along? She didn't know. She didn't ask either, all she got was a message from the Hokage and Motsu that she was going on an ANBU mission with him.

They had stopped, it was dusk. Akiko stretched, and noticed the other teammates resting on top of tree branches. She climbed to the branch nearest to Dog, which was about four inches away from him. She steadied herself and sat down. He handed her a Food Pill, which she grabbed and ate, "Thanks."  He shrugged.

She felt her eyes slowly closing, and rested her head on Dog's shoulder. Then she fell asleep, feeling quite safe.
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She woke up being carried over someone's shoulder. "I still don't know why you would bring this brat, Dog-San. With all respect, it seems like something that is too strange for even you to consider." Cat. Was he seriously that bitter towards her? They just met. "I agree with Cat-senpai, she's much too young and curious for such a girl. I find it strange as well at how you treat her, like a child," Bird added. Well up yours too.

Dog, who Akiko found out was in front of them, had stopped. "I know you two think highly of me for my sensei's rank, but he told me to take care of her as soon he were to pass on. I understand my responsibility as her guardian, but as well as her elder brother. As for bringing her to this mission, the Fifth Hokage has ordered a new battle experience for her. Bird-kun, understand that while still being just a child, she is still a kunoichi, and my sister, so be careful with how you describe her." Thanks big bro.

"We're here, wake her up," Dog commanded. Cat simply tossed her on the ground, with much force. "Could you just gently set me down next time?" Akiko groaned. She almost feel him smirk, and Bird snickered. "Come on, hurry up," he helped her up, but seemed to shoot a glare at Cat. Dog brought rope, which Akiko didn't need to second guess herself to find out what they needed her for.

"No," she stated. Dog didn't take no for an answer as he tied her up. She glared at him, but he didn't mind. Cat and Bird laughed. "Quiet! We have a job to do," that shut them up. Akiko but back a growl as she was dragged by her own brother. Betrayal she felt along with the shame of it all.