Start of a Frindship

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The following day didn't exactly go as planned since there were a lot to be done; cleaning and there was a lot of dusting that needed to be. Oh, the amount of spider web you had to clean! Right after lunch, your parents sent a curious glance as they noticed your desperate movements. They knew that you were up to something, but they decided it was nothing dangerous. With a soft 'I'll come back for dinner,' you ran off.

Just like yesterday, the streets were busy with merchants and people walking about. Even if the streets were populated with people, you made your way to the training grounds. This time however, you ran as fast as you could  hoping to probably see the same group as yesterday.

Once close enough, you stopped leaning forward with your hands on your knees. Despite traveling so much, you weren't in such a great shape. Your lungs screamed for air, making your breaths rapid and your heart struggled against your ribcage. Once you could breathe calmly, you walked forward as silently as possible. There were no noises, it sounded to silent and peaceful. Despite the lack of liveliness, you decided to check it out. Now you gathered some courage and stepped aside, and then moved forward but not before looking at your sides to make sure there was no one around.

As expected, there was not a living thing on sight. Though once you continued, you spotted some shuriken on the ground. There was one glued on the ground a few meters away to your right, while there were two stuck on a trunk of a tree at your left. You decided to approach the one on the ground, you then crouched down just staring at the weapon. It was simple and the same as to the ones that some Shinobi owned. The fingers of your right hand twitched in anticipation of touching it, raising your head and looking around once again, you decided to seize it. Making sure not to touch the sharp parts of it, you grasped it and tugged at it. It was a bit hard to get it out of the ground specially if you wanted no wounds on your fingers, but eventually you could free it from its cage.

A smile appeared on your face once you could fully observe the star in your hand. It was warm because of the heat of the sun, and it looked worn out. That however only added more uniqueness to it, it looked so beautiful. You pulled a worn piece of clothing from the pocket of your pants and wrapped the star carefully before placing it back inside the pocket. A disappointed sigh escaped your lips, if you were not able to see the group again, you would at least would have liked to find a kunai. Your eyes glanced around once again and this time, they sparkled with eagerness as they landed on some target dummies. Without waiting, you sprung to your feet and rushed forward. They weren't out of this world, but what made it so interesting is that fact that you have never seen any.

They were just trunks of trees but they were marked for practice. Your hand reached forward reaching the surface of one, you could feel some the aftermath of the countless of target practicing. A scene of someone using kunai or even shuriken passed by your eyes and you could almost hear the swishing of each throw. That scene crumbled to pieces when you heard some rustling of a bush to your left.

"Dynamic entry!" That voice made you jump, whoever it was, he started you.

Then there was a "Guy Sensei, that was so youthful! "and you witnessed how excited those two were. If possible, you could see stars in their eyes.

A small groan erupted from the female, while the pale eyed male seemed quite annoyed. The girl then turned her eyes to look at you. "What are you doing here?"

That question only made you swallow hard, you knew you weren't supposed to be here. They told you not to come back or could be harmed. "I- "What were you going to tell them.

She then continued walking forward wanting to get away from the two gushing teammates. "Neji was able to sense your presence just when you were arriving." With her thumb, she pointed to the annoyed looking male.

Your eyes widened and a pink tint covered your cheeks, your hand reached to your pocket. "You saw the whole thing?" Finally, you asked in embarrassment rubbing the back of your head.

The girl laughed. "We did. What's your name? I'm Tenten, that's Neji." She turned around to look at the other two, who by now seemed ready to train. She sighed. "That's Might Guy, our teacher and the other is Rock Lee."

Her hand reached forward, you stared at it for a few seconds before you reached forward and completed the handshake. "Oh, it's nice to meet you. I'm [Name] [Last Name]." Though when you offered a handshake to Neji, he scoffed crossing his arms and looking away.

His attitude brought a sower scowl to your face. "Don't mind him, he's like that to everyone. Anyway, what are you doing here?"

The embarrassment returned, you looked away but decided to say the truth. Though, if you hadn't been too occupied talking and being embarrassed, you would have watched how the other two had stopped whatever they were doing. Lee had run off, while Might Guy just watched you with a serious stare and all because of your name and last name. "It's....To be honest, I was just curious. I mean, you guys aren't complete Shinobi/Kunoichi but you guys will be. I just wanted to see you guys train."

Her smile widened. "Oh! Were you training to be a ninja back at your village?"

"Not really, though I was always interested." At your explanation, she nodded and the other two just watched with interest.

She nodded. "Why didn't you try?"

Pursing your lips, you looked at the ground. "I moved a lot so I didn't belong to any village."

Tenten's smile slipped from her face. "Oh." She seemed to contemplate something, and then her smile returned once again. "Though, even at your age you probably can go to the academy! Right sensei?"

Said sensei nodded eagerly. "Of course, she can! Now speaking of training, let's get back to it! Let's not waste another second of your youthfulness!"

"Tenten, let's go." Neji ordered as we walked away.

Said female nodded. "You should go back home and we'll see you around!" With a wave, she joined her teammate.

With a wave of your own, you turned to the direction back to the village. As you did early, you ran off back home. However, the other two could only watch their sensei who was staring at your retreating form. Neji and Tenten watched him, Neji raising an eyebrow while Tenten shrugging her shoulders in response. For a few minutes, Might Guy watched as you disappeared, he then turned around showing a huge grin on his face. He urged them to move and spar, though what Might Guy was thinking, no one will know.

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