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Fuyu 02.

Fuyu 02


It's the first day of winter. Fuyu thought to herself as her eyes slowly fluttered opening to a gently lit lilac room. But yesterday was...

“Fuyu, are you awake?” Chifuyu questioned from the other side of Fuyu's bedroom door. 

“I just woke up actually.” she replied, rubbing out the sleepies from her eyes.

“Perfect. Nagare wanted me to tell you that he wants you to meet your team the Ryu Bridge.” she paused “Actually, you were supposed to be there around 15 minutes ago.” 

“Oh, I overslept!” Fuyu exclaimed, scrambling out her bed reaching for her change of clothes before rushing towards the restroom.

“Breakfast will be on the table.” Chifuyu chuckled before walking away from her daughters bedroom. Happy 13th birthday, Fuyu. 

*~*

“I'm leaving now!” Fuyu announced as she quickly slipped on her blue Shinobi sandals. 

“We'll be waiting!” Yukito called behind her as she finally rushed out the Saatchi compound. 

I must be 30 minutes late already. Fuyu thought to herself disappointingly as her slightly damp hair flowed behind her rushed sprints. I hope they won't be too upset. She added as she rushed past all the familiar landmarks that bordered the narrow streets of Konoha. 

A light smile graced her lips as she slowly closed her eyes, taking in a deep breath of the crisp winter air that surrounded her. The weather makes up for everything. She thought to herself, as she jumped down a small flight of stairs in an attempt to increase her pace. 

500 more meters, then I should be there. 

“Fuyu!” a familiar voice called from behind her, causing her to slide to halt and peek over her shoulder causing her brown hair to cascade rapidly.

“Soma!” she greeted, happy to know she's not the only late one. 

“Yo.” he replied simply as he finally fell into step with her “Rushing to get to the Ryu, huh?” 

“How'd you know?” she responded, with a shy smile.

“For some reason, for the past 2 months, you've been late when we meet at that bridge.” he paused “Every time, I catch up with you while you're rushing over there. I guess I just caught onto your habit.” 

Fuyu laughed lightly. “You've caught me red handed. This meeting place is actually the farthest from my house out of all of them.”

“Then on top of that you wake up late.” Soma added. 

“And I wake up late.” she corrected “At least I’m not getting there late on my own!” she added happily. 

“That's a way to look at it.” he chuckled as they finally approached the Ryu Bridge. 

“Hey!!” Naruto greeted “I didn't know you guys were meeting here also!” 

“We didn't know either.” Soma replied as Fuyu waved lightly. 

“Kakashi and Nagare sensei isn't here yet?” Fuyu asked looking around her slightly.

“Of course they're not.” Sasuke replied, leaning against the rail of the bridge with his eyes closed. “They're never on time, even if their life depended on it.” 

Soma shrugged. “Maybe they do have things to take care of before they come meet us.” 

“Or maybe they're just incompetent losers.” Sasuke retorted.

Fuyu looked over at Sasuke from the corner of her eye. I don't think it something to get so upset over, Sasuke. She said to herself before tearing her gaze towards the water underneath them. 

“What do you think they want to talk to us about?” Ritsu yawned, leaning against the rail so as not to fall. 

“Whatever it is, I just hope it's about the Chunin exams!” Naruto replied, pumping a fist in the air. 

“I heard about those. When are they exactly?” Sakura asked, jumping into the conversation. 

“They're a type of test to see the abilities of us genin. If we preform well, we'll be considered to be promoted as chunin.” Soma replied, taking his spot against the rail also. 

“Oh, do you think Kakashi or Nagare submitted us to take it?” Fuyu asked, still looking out at the water. 

“I hope not.” Sakura mumbled under her breath. I don't think I could ever get past such a test.

“They better have! I want to show everyone how strong I am.” Naruto replied, clenching his fists tightly. 

A wave of silence came over the group of young genin.

“Tsk. Where are they?” Sasuke asked, more irritated than before. 

“Calm down Sasuke. They're most likely on their way.” Soma advised quietly.

“Shut up Soma.” he snapped“You've always gotten on my nerves.” 

Soma sighed deeply. “The feelings mutual. Get off your high horse, will you?” 

A light gust of cool wind blew past the group of 6 genin as Soma and Sasuke began their stare down. 

The atmosphere instantly changed to an uncomfortable one. One that worried both Fuyu and Sakura deeply. 

“Well?” Sasuke taunted. “What are you willing to do about it?” 

“The wise one waits for his opponent to make the first move. Shouldn't you know that Sasuke? Since you are from the Uchiha clan.” Soma replied smugly.

“What's that supposed to mean, Soma?” Sasuke growled. 

Soma smirked quietly. “You're supposed to be prodigy. Don't tell me you're letting your clan down.” 

Sasuke clenched his fists tightly. “I'll show you what a prodigy is.” 

“Itachi Uchiha-”

“Stop it!” Fuyu commanded, looking between Soma and Sasuke who both towered over her. “Both of you.” 

“-was the prodigy of the Uchiha clan. I'm sure you're aware of that.” Soma finished, before looking down at Fuyu. There's no excuse to why he should act like this, Fuyu. 

“You wouldn't understand.” Sasuke whispered, looking down. “You wouldn't understand, what he's done, everything he's done-!”

“Good morning!” Kakashi greeted as he appeared from a poof of smoke, along with Nagare Sensei. “Did we miss anything?” he added, looking at both Sasuke and Soma. Not that either of you would admit it to me, and on top of that, it's no where near to being a good day for Sasuke. Kakashi thought to himself before looking over at Fuyu. 

Fuyu, Sakura, Naruto and Ritsu remained silent as the periodically veered their gaze from their two Sensei towards Soma and Sasuke. Senseis. Soma and Sasuke. Senseis. Soma and Sasuke. 

“Alright. Cold shoulder is fine too.” Nagare chuckled, trying to dispel the negative atmosphere. “I bet all of you are wondering what we've called you here for.” he paused, walking closer to the students. “We've come to tell you that...we submitted you to participate in the Chunin exams!” 

“Yes!” Naruto and Ritsu exclaimed simultaneously. “When is it?” they both asked eagerly. 

“Two days from now.” Kakashi answered, pulling out their applications from his pocket. “Here are your applications. You decide whether you take the exam or not, if you do decide to take it, turn it in the day the exam starts.” he explained, handing each student their application. 

“Here's the catch though.” Nagare began “In order to participate, your whole team must turn in their application. If one person in your team decides not to participate, then that means the other two can't either.”

Fuyu tightened her hold on her application slightly. “So, in a way, it's mandatory?” She asked quietly, looking down at the application. 

“Unless you want your teammates to be on you, then yes.” Nagare replied happily. “But not to worry, each of you are more than ready to be in this exam. We wouldn't have submitted you if we thought otherwise.” 

Despite the exchange of words that happened just a few moments ago, a light smirk formed on Sasuke's lips. This sounds like it could be fun. He thought to himself looking down at his application.

Soma looked over at his two teammates, being sure to make eye contact with them. “We're doing it.” he answered simply.

A genuine smile formed on Nagare's lips. “that's what I was waiting for! You three can decide to train or rest, it's all up to you. But remember, if you do end up not becoming a chunin, I’ll be proud of you either way.” 

Fuyu, Soma and Ritsu nodded their head lightly in understandment. 

I guess I really don't have a choice now, do I? She asked herself looking at both of her teammates. I guess all I can do now is try my best. 

“Same goes for you three.” Kakashi mumbled having his nose stuck in his favorite reading material. “The 1st part of the exam will be at the academy at 9 am sharp, November 9th.” he paused, looking over the brim of his book “I advise you don't be late.” he finished before poofing away in smoke.

“Great! I'm off to go train!” Naruto announced. “Mind coming with me Sakura?” he asked in a lovely voice.

“Why on earth would I!” She responded before walking away, having Naruto sadly follow suit. 

Nagare sighed quietly. “Good luck! I won't see any of you till the 9th.” he bidded, preparing to preform his disappearing act also, at last minute looking over his shoulder. “Bsst. Fuyu.” he whispered gaining everyone’s attention. “Happy birthday.” he added, tossing her a medium white box before poofing away, not giving her an opportunity to express her gratitude. 

Ritsu quietly snuck up on her, looking over her shoulder. “I didn't know it was your birthday.” he whispered, waiting for her to open the present. 

She smile lightly before slowly lifting the top off. 

Having more interest in Sasuke, Soma maintained his relaxed glare at the Uchiha. What makes him think he's so high and mighty? He asked himself, getting slightly irked. 

Sasuke shot his glare back at Soma, beginning the battle between onyx eyes and dark brown ones. 

Sasuke's mind instantly brought up a mental picture of his brother. Itachi. He growled mentally as he finally tore his glare away from the Niou's. I swear...I’ll get my revenge. 

“No way! That's pretty neat!” Ritsu exclaimed once Fuyu finally revealed the present. 

3 identical necklaces, each with 4 charms on it. 1 Garnet. 1 Emerald. 1. Peridot. 1 Yellow Topaz. In the middle of the four was the largest of them all: “Malachite.” Soma whispered after walking over to his team. 

“What do you think they're for?” Ritsu asked curiously.

“They're our birthstones. Garnet for January. Emerald for May. Peridot for August. And Yellow Topaz for November.” Fuyu explained. “The Malachite represents friendship.” 

“That's so sweet!” Ritsu commented, clasping his hands together. “Does that mean we all get one?”

“I would think so.” Fuyu replied smiling brightly before handing her two teammates a necklace. 

“I feel like we're apart of a gang now.” Ritsu chuckled as he clasped his onto his neck. 

“Here, I’ll put it on for you.” Soma offered, taking Fuyu's necklace from her tan hands. 

Sasuke stood behind the group of three with a light scowl on his face. If only they knew what today was. He thought before looking at Fuyu's happy expression. If only she know what today way. He thought as he expression softened to a sad one. 

“I'm leaving.” he announced, turning on his heel to head the opposite way. 

“Bye!” Ritsu responded, before going back to ramble on about the necklaces. 

“Wait Sasuke-!” 

“Let's go get something to eat.” Soma suggested, lightly pushing Fuyu in another direction, not giving her an opportunity to object. “It is your birthday after all.” 

“Great idea!” Ritsu agreed. 

I'm not going to let him rotten you, Fuyu. Soma thought to himself, taking one last glance back at Sasuke's disappearing figure. 

Sasuke smirked lightly. Let's see how long she'll allow you to keep that up, Soma. 

*~*

“Don't worry you two, we'll dominate in the Chunin exams!” “If we are put against each other, we'll forfeit. It's not worth injuring our teammate.” Fuyu's teammates voices rang through her mind as she made her way to a certain Uchiha's house. 

She wrapped her arms around herself lightly, trying to shield herself from the cool winds that periodically blew past her. 

“Don't tell me you're letting your clan down.” “You wouldn't understand!” Fuyu sighed quietly. Please don't let this turn into anything they'll regret. She begged mentally, somewhat knowing what the outcome will be.

In a matter of minutes, Fuyu found herself standing in front of door 82, having going there hundreds of times prior. 

She lightly knocked three times, not receiving a response. Three more times. No response. 

Maybe...She knocked three more times, slightly harder. Still no response. He should be home by now. She thought to herself, looking around her for any sign of Sasuke. 

“Sasuke?” she called quietly “Are you there?” 

No response. 

Fuyu let out a small sigh before heading back towards the flight of stairs she previously climbed up. I hope he didn't take what Soma said to heart. She thought to herself as she sprinted down the stairs with ease.

Unknown to her, Sasuke was home though. He silently watched her walk home in the orange sunlight of the setting sun. 

His eyes slowly shut tightly while his usually expressionless face, transformed into a scowl. 

“In order to gain the power to kill me...you must kill your closest friend.” 

Sasuke opened his eyes as images of both Fuyu and Naruto flashed in his head. He sighed deeply. That's irritating, if I was to gain power in the way he instructed me to. He thought to himself, walking towards his bedroom. 

I won't do something as drastic, but just enough to sever my dependence on them. Just enough to gain more power. 

*~*

I hope our wisdom will grow with our power, and teach us, that the less we use our power the greater it will be.