An Everyday Feeling (Open)

With the child growling off in the distance, there was just no more sleeping for the young genin. Rising up again, he looked at the duo, still a little sleepy eyed, but awake nonetheless, standing up from his original position in the matted grass. He wiped himself off, patting the grass off of his training robe, then secured his katakana that had been lying between his legs, letting it fit into the sash that was around his waist, hugging hum snuggly. He yawned again, then turned to the girl and the child. "Sorry," he began, mid yawn, then crossing his arms, "I didn't mean to startle you if I did. I was just resting here." He let his arm come down, resting on his the hilt of his blade, smiling. He hoped that having his katana didn't scared them. A lot of people seemed to be put off by it, despite the fact that he helped defend the village with it. He usually just shrugged it off. Let them hate.

"My name's Seigi. Seigi Ikazuchi." He said, in an I'll attempt to be friendly.

Both siblings stopped and turned to the other boy, watching as he stood and leisurely adjusted himself. The smaller child shifted closer to his kneeling sister, slowly pushing himself onto her lap, he watched the other boy with a curious but wary gaze. Ryoko looked down at her brother for a moment, “Don’t be a shy now.” She scoffed as Kohaku partially hid his face but made no move to stop the child.

"Sorry," Hazel eyes focused lazily on the other boy, internally observing every detail she could spot. "I didn't mean to startle you if I did. I was just resting here." Relaxed demeanor, probably around her age, standard ninja gear, a blade. Ryoko tilted her head slightly and her eyes narrowed, something she does when interesting things pop up. ‘Pa has one of those.’ she thought absently before giving him a dismissive wave, “It’s fine, takes more than that to scare me.”

There was a slight pause before the boy introduced himself, Ryoko repeated the name in her head, her face relaxed into her normal bored expression. ‘Do I know an Ikazuchi? Ika-. Ika-. Nope.’ She wrinkled her nose and replied in a semi-friendly manner, “Ryoko Yagani.” The infant on her lap hadn’t lost interest just yet and gazed at Seigi with wide green eyes, he visibly relaxed once Ryoko replied but still hid behind her arm.

"Ryoko Yagani."

Ryoko? That sounded familiar to him, and for a few moments, Seigi grabbed his chin, gazing off into the distance, the silence between them a little overbearing to say the least. "Ryoko... Ryoko...Oh! Ryoko!" The boy almost yelled, grinning from ear to ear as he said her name the last time. "I know where I've heard your name! We've been assigned to the same team!" He exclaimed, eyes closed, mouth smiling. He was all smiles today, and that wasn't unusual for the boy.

They hadn't officially been put on the same team yet, not until they all met up with their Sensei, a man named Yoh, who seemed to hold incredible strength and power. But that didn't bother Seigi much. Unlike others, he wasn't intimidated by power. Instead, it was his goal to match it. He wanted to do everything in his power to become stronger. After all, how could someone weak defend someone they loved? Focusing back on Ryoko, his attention then shifted to the boy hiding behind her. Seigi took a few steps closer, but still keeping his distance, as he didn't want to intrude, then crouching down, balancing on the balls of his feet, bending at the knees, and smiled again. "Hey there, buddy. What's your name?" Seigi asked, cocking his head a bit as he posed his question. He loved kids. Made him wish he had a little brother for himself.

I was walking towards a place i like to read and relax when i heard voices. I walked towards them and saw Seigi Ikazuchi and Ryoko Yanagi. I pulled out a book i keep every one I am to know and what there history is what element they have and what there combat syle is in this book. "Seigi Ikazuchi, Age 14 130 lb Black hair blue eyes, Father disappeared before birth mother died of murder." "Left academy with above average grades." "Uses Tai and Ninjutsu." No element affinity.

"Ryoko Yanagi, Age 15 129 lb Bleach white hair color eye color hazel,  mother runs a cloth store Farther a B rank Jounin Two older brothers One younger brother, Left academy with high grades No element affinity, Medical Ninjutsu, Sensory Ninja, And also genjutsu." "She could be dangerous if i get into a fight with her." I think With that i shut my book and think of how to proceed.

"The safest option would be to wait for then to notice me but even that could result in a fight if i don't play it right." I think to myself "Ill take the chances if they act friendly towards me there wont be a problem but how knows." I climb up on top of a branch were i can still see them and read my book to see how things turn out.

"Kohaku, huh?" Seigi said, scratching the back of his head, grinning like an idiot, then let himself fall backwards, landing on his butt, to sit on the ground on their level. To Seigi, they seemed nice enough for him to relax around. Ryoko seemed as though she wasn't all that happy about the fact that Seigi announced they were on a team together, but he chose to look passed her discerning tone. He DID kind of just drop that news on her, almost out of nowhere. He'd probably be a little upset too. But, not a lot he could do about it. He decided to just kind of.... roll with it.

"Well Kohaku, it's nice to meet you! And you as well, Ryoko." He spoke, his attention constantly shifting between the two. He smiled once more, a trait of his that was one of his more dominant ones. He tried to stay positive, most of the time. Negativity only brought him down, and while he did often have his moments, he tried to hide them with his smile. Everyone had their own shell. But that wasn't important right now. What was important, was that Seigi had an uneasy feeling, a feeling as if though someone was watching him. He couldn't quite pin it down, and it could have just been him being paranoid, but nonetheless, that familiar feeling of his stomach tightening up and the hair on the back of his neck rising stayed with him. He would ignore it, for now.

"So what are you out here in the dirt for?" Seigi asked, innocently. His curiosity was getting the better of him, and he had a feeling like it would have dire consequences.

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Hitomi was walking along the grassy meadow, she had hoped for peace or rather no one to notice her here but with the sight of others she left out a small sigh. "I just needed to practice my Ijutsu and Wind jutsu...the training grounds is packed and since home isn't large enough to practice I suppose I have no choice here...Still...better make sure to stay out of the way from them." She then quickly noticed there was a boy not to far off from the group. He almost seemed to scan them as if they were targets. She was hesitant to dare to get near him either.

She sat down away from the group and began her training, unlike others who physically trained she sat there mentally training. What possible moves could go together, how much chakra would be needed, how much time, each second passing as precious as food to someone starving. She then held out one of her hands focusing chakra to a straight point to use her Chakra Scalpel in practice. Her hand shined bright blue with the point of it sharp yet ghastly in shape. She seemed just focused on the jutsu, hoping no one would near her otherwise she might jump from fear.

I look around to see what the surrounding area was instead I saw a girl and it seems she has seen me I open my Information book and search for the page i wrote her down on. "Hitonmi Shiruku, Age 14, Skill Rank D, 5"0, 100lb, Hair Color Auburn Red, Eye color Bright Blue, Left academy with averages grades, Element affinity Wind Sub Element Wind release, Jutsu unknown, No history." "She has the elemnt of surprise since i dont know any of her jutsu." "I think She could be interesting."

She stood up looking at her move in hand, concentrating on it alone. She then stood still for a moment before it disappeared. She turned her attention back the the group hoping they hadn't noticed her, however seeing the one alone looking at her made her uneasy. Someone analyzing herself, useful trait however not the same with those who favored to be left alone within their own level of comfort, knowing their exploits weren't known either.

It's not so much she wanted to hide, more so she didn't want to be known for just her weaknesses. It was a bit irritating to be watched over by someone the same age. She looked away trying to concentrate but it still bugged her. She sighed in defeat knowing it'll just keep bugging her, so with that she walked over towards the guy to ask him about it. Frankly she'd love to stay away but ti just bugged her to the point that she just had to ask.

I see that Hitomi is walking towards me. "So shes been watching me as well." I adjust my glasses. "I should take heed seeing as i dont know what jutsu she knows." "Plus if i use my jutsu Those two over there will notice." "I'm at a disadvantage." "I cant retreat or else Ryoko will notice that." My best change is to use a water clone then Body Flicker to move behind her and Hold a kunai against her throat, Alright then."

I Then Quickly use the Water clone Jutsu so it seems like i haven't moved Then i use Body Flicker to Appear behind her With a kunai against her throat and say "Into the trees Quietly and quickly."

"Not personally, no. But his name is Gean Acame. He was in my class actually, I think. Kind of a bookworm." Seigi tried to remember more details about their team, but his mind drew a blank. All he knew is that the three of them were supposed to meet up sometime later this week to meet their Sensei, Yoh.

Seigi carefully observed the dandilions she was picking, curious as to why her mother would want them, but figured it might be a little rude to ask, so he withheld his question. He then brought his attention back to Kohaku, and his gaze across the field. Seigi brought his head around, to look at whatever the child was also observing, curious as to what could grab his attention more than a stranger in front of him. Seigi then saw the red-headed Kunoichi, as well another figure, even further off. Frowning for a moment, he began to ponder what was going on in the distance, and that's when he saw the third figure flicker behind the girl, unsure what exactly what was going on. But whatever it was, it was trouble.

Without speaking a word, Seigi stood up as quickly as he could, then began sprinting towards their location, one hand already on the sheath of the blade on his side, the feel of the handguard snug against the bottom of his pinky. If needed, he could draw the blade in an instant, his kenjutsu prowess being one of the best in the village, for being so young. But the fact that he was good with a blade didn't make him cocky, it was simply that he knew that his abilities made him a target, and targets can't just sit idly by. Approaching the trio of figures now, Seigi was prepared for just about anything.

She watched him as much as she could when in the moment she noticed him behind her quickly pulling the kunai to her. She took the time to think before taking in a breath like a gasp as if she was scared. However it was the opposite, she quickly blew out the air as it pushed herself into him displacing the kunai away. She then elbowed him to make sure he'd go down before jumping back away.

After a bit she then glared at him and pointed her finger to him with the point of it shining blue as if it was a threat to get back up. "I go where wind goes, freely not trapped." She watched the other come up as she grumbled at him before going back to the boy. She seemed pissed now right ready to beat the crap out of him. However she restrained only a little knowing it would just cause more chaos. "You may know alot about me, frankly that's disturbing on it's own, But you don't know me...you don't know what I am capable of. So back down and keep your studies to yourself for improvement."

I watch as Seigi run toward him and the girl "I Should back out." I think as I  Body Flicker And head into the woods while at the same time release the water clone. I move around though the woods and Take up a position around to another tree with good sight line to where the group is and watch the group

"I miscalculated." "It was risky on its own but its what i get I didn't know any of her jutsu or what she could do." "I also assumed he would be to concentrated on the conversation but I didn't and now this happened." I say aloud. "There's a 35% chance that Ryoko will come to my position and a 75% chance she will stay with her brother but move towards the other two." I think "If she does come to my position i will use Water replacement and move away back to the village."

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She took a moment seeing the commotion had started up something. Others that were there soon found to look at her and the boy. She grumbled a bit under her breath before letting out a true sigh. Not much she could do now, they're looking at her and not to mention saw her use her jutsu just a bit. If anything it was like she was a pure red target.

With that said she looked at the guy who tried to come help her. "I'm fine, I can care for myself if need be." She didn't thank him because he really could have gone faster or rather not at all. Being held like that would just mean more trouble to come and anyone not fast enough or with enough versatile ways to take down a far off enemy. She walked passed him and noticed the child pointing to her from afar, she looked at him for a moment before seeing whom he stood next to.

She seemed pissed just as much as she was, who wouldn't be. They were watched and analyzed by a fellow shinobi, that is more suspicious than anything. She couldn't leave the area alone either, knowing he'd just strike again or worse yet find her home. Such a threat would be devastating, and she'd rather just stay and wait him out. She took a moment to look at the girl then calmly walk up to her standing a few meters away to make sure nothing was to close. "Hey, just so we're on better terms...I'm Hitomi. Sorry for what happened back there, I'm sure no one wants someone spying them."

As Seigi arrived on the scene, the boy quickly retreated, and Seigi let out a sly grin. If he didn't have to fight, that was fine with him. He could wait it out, if needed. Letting his hand fall from his sheath, back to his side, he was about to check and see if the girl was alright, only for her to snap at him, taking him by surprise. He crossed his arms, sighing. "You're welcome." He muttered, following the girl as she went back to Ryoko, joining the small group of growing shinobi.

As he finally arrived, he listened as the girl began talking to Ryoko, apologizing to her for what had happened, taking Seigi back a bit. Didn't she just snap at him, saying she didn't need his help? Instantly disregarding the looong, drawn out rant he had thought of, he decided it would be best for him just to keep quiet, listening to her as she introduced herself.

"Hitomi." He thought, making sure to remember that name. Whatever her deal may be, he figured it would be best to not forget a person like hers. Maybe she would warm up to him in the future? But, whatever the case, Seigi kept his arms crossed, mouth shut, scanning the area for any signs of the ninja that had got the jump on them. He could have sworn that he had blue hair, and if so, then there's only a few people it could have been that he knew, namely, their other team mate, Gean Acame. Was he spying on them to gain information about them? Why didn't he just come out and ask?

She looked at the three of them for a moment nodding. "Those who spy would rather hide away then confront. I think he'd rather save the heat for later rather than now." She took a moment before looking down at the kid. He sorta reminded her of her little brother. Green eyes and a cheerful face, just younger. She seemed to calm down a bit more not really as pissed off as before.

She shook her head calmly. "It's no problem, however I initially came here to train. With this new trouble it'll be difficult to get in peaceful practice. Being part of a team isn't easy I'll say. my Sensei is Uchiha, and you know by the name how hard it's gonna be." She chuckled lightly. Perhaps a lighter conversation will cool them off and ease the worry. Or atleast to get to know the other genin without acting all suspicious. "Are you guys part of a team to?" She asked, they did seem to be joining up for that however there wasn't a Sensei or Jounin around. Not to mention a team is made up of three genin so who's the third if that's the other question to ask.

Ryoko adjusted Kohaku on her hip as Hitomi spoke, “An Uchiha? Is he mean?”, she was honestly curious, “I hear they can be kinda di-.” Ryoko stopped herself and briefly glanced at the child in her arms, “Kinda rude.” She really hoped she didn’t offend the girl, frankly she thought she was pretty cool. Not like she had many female friends, hopefully this one could stick around.

"Are you guys part of a team to?"

She honestly hesitated for a moment, ‘Am I?’ she thought as she looked at Seigi for a moment. “Yeah, don’t think it’s really official yet but I guess it’s a team.” Ryoko shrugged, “I just met that guy though.” she jerked her head at Seigi, “And that other guy, do you know him? Was he like, an ex or something. One of my brothers had that problem once.” Ryoko only asked because Hitomi was the one in the confrontation, she’d honestly forgotten in her anger but it was a rather worrisome detail now that she remembered.

She took a moment smiling calmly. "No, more understanding but a hard trainer." She took a moment to nod before carrying on. "Thing is our team is incomplete at the moment, we're missing a genin spot. So we have to train all that much harder till the team fills up."

She then looked to Seigi for a moment, She didn't hate him just disapointed. "Well just to tell you now you'll need to be training in speed. An attack like that isn't something to just run up to with a sword thinking you'll save the damsel." She seemed pretty blunt in the matter talking to him. "You're good, but you need to be the best...that's a fact not just hate spewing from me."

She turned back to the girl listening in. "No I only just met him, I was to confront him on the matter of spying when he grabbed me. Frankly it's not like that's a new thing to me...I've been held hostage before, but that was a more dangerous situation. Hence I knew what to do and was quicker to react." She took a moment thinking to herself and seeing the kid still looking up at her. It was cute but she really didn't want to outburst about it.


"If anything he wasn't trouble, but we all need to train to be better...we can't deny other things will happen and if it does we all need to be ready. I mean all..."  She said looking at the kid before looking up at his elder sibling. She hoped nothing would happen with them but knew with all this commotion on betrayal, rogue ninjas, and other sorts anything could and to anyone.

Seigi was a little taken back by her statement. He needed to be faster? He was already incredibly fast, faster than regular shinobi standards, but, there was always room for improvement. He simply nodded in agreement, crossing his arms and keeping his mouth shut. He supposed that this was one of those times when he would rather listen than speak, their conversation seeming more interesting than anything else he had to say.

After a moment, he brought his focus down to Kohaku, beginning to make funny faces towards him, in an attempt to get his attention. He didn't really have much better to do, while also listening to the two girls talk about the "creeper". Seigi didn't really think of him as that much of a creeper, but perhaps instead, he was taking down information, which was efficient, when it came to recon. Perhaps there was more to this boy hidden in the woods. Whatever it was, Seigi had a feeling the group would find out soon enough.