Our Reflection in Each Other's Eyes.

Chapter 3: First Encounter

True to his words, Ochi-Sama commenced with his plan. He caught wind of the Kazekage's desire to turn Konoha into rubble.

While I waited in the shadows Ochi-Sama commenced his plan by discussing the plan with the Kazekage. He agreed to it and said he'd prepare his people. He returned to me with a smile on his face.

"We're pretty much settled."

"I get the feeling you are also planning something."

"Well you haven't lived in vain with me for 6 years. As you said, I also plan to place a curse mark on the Uchiha so he seeks me for power in the future."

"Two birds with one stone." I smiled,"Ochi-Sama, if in any case I am to speak to you during the plan within the walls, how do I direct you?"

"I think Senpai would be the best."

"Correct, that way I don't have to mention a name."

"Go ahead and sleep. Remove your genjutsu to restore your chakra. Tomorrow we enter the village."

I did as told and headed to my room to sleep. The churning feeling in the pit of my stomach, though, didn't let me. I have never had to be around so many people at once during a long span of time and the simple thought made me want to throw up from anxiety. Tomorrow is an important day and I need to rest, but I can't.

I stood up and headed out of my room. Walking through the dark corridors I came upon Ochi-Sama.

"Can't sleep?"

"No, I'm nervous. I've never been around so many people at once and just the thought makes me want to hide in my covers."

"To think that an assassin like yourself is afraid of socializing is humorous." He teased. "Go on ahead and stargaze if you believe it'll ease your nerves. Just be cautious."

I excused myself and headed out with his permission.

I didn't really look up at the stars, but rather my surroundings down here.

I walked aimlessly through the trees and stopped when I heard the clashing of weapons and wood. Someone is training. In curiosity I walked in the direction the sound came from and I met with the figure of the boy Ochi-Sama is set on getting.

I stood silently as I observed his throwing skills. They're not the best, but they aren't that bad. His stance is the reason it isn't as perfect as I'm sure he wishes. I was going to walk back to the hideout when I felt Ochi-Sama's presence behind me.

"Go give him some tips. Foreshadow my upcoming presence, but don't tell him exactly who it will be."

I nodded in understanding and walked over to him. He immediately raised his guard and turned to me prepared to attack. I raised my hands to show I wasn't here to attack as I slowly approached him.

"Are you preparing yourself for the Chunin exams?"

"Hn, yes." He answered, monotonously.

"From my observation you've been out here for a while already. Is your aim three bulls-eye?"

"Yes, it is."

"Can I have a go?"

"Why would you want to show your potential to the person you may be going against?"

"Oh, no, I'm not participating in the exams."

"You've already received your rank?"

"No, I haven't."

"How...aren't you that girl my team and I saw? You said you are 12, my age."

"Yes, I am 12, but I cannot participate in the exams, O-......Senpai won't allow it."