Naruto Fan Fiction ❯ The Life of a Kunoichi ❯ ~ I Said I was Sorry, Damn It! ~ ( Chapter 36 )

Chapter 36

 

~ I Said I was Sorry, Damn It! ~

 

Shikamaru watched as his girlfriend walked down the road, her hands balled up at her sides and her face set in `pissed off' mode. He sighed he wasn't about to try and get her to talk again, not after the way she blew up in his face. She's scarier than the Hokage. Sighing to himself he kept his eyes front and was focusing on the area around him. “Aaarggghh!” Haru practically screamed. Shikamaru was about to say something when she grabbed his hand and flash stepped about half the distance home. Looking wide eyed at his surroundings he was about to open his mouth once more when she flashed stepped again and they were home. Standing at the gate he stared open mouthed at the village, “Ok that was different.” Haru turned and began to walk into the village until she felt a familiar chakra coming up behind them. Spinning on her heels she waited for the right moment. Wait for it, wait for it.

 

Clink!

 

“What the hell was that for?!” Her sister yelled blocking Haru's kunai with one of her own. “I knew you would block it, what do you want? I thought Nii-san was kicking your ass.” Phoenix hissed but drew in a calming breath, “Haru…I'm sorry.” Haru squinted her red eyes, “I don't care.” Phoenix pulled back, “What do you mean you don't care I said I was sorry, damn it!” Haru turned and walked away, Phoenix went to go after her but Shikamaru stopped her, “let her go Nixey. I've never seen her, this pissed. What the hell are you two arguing about, I've never seen you fight, let alone this bad.” Phoenix sighed and ran a hand threw her hair. “Shika, it's complicated.” Shikamaru quirked a brow, “How complicated?” Phoenix tried to smile but it came out as a half smile, “Don't worry about it. Come on. I need to beat some sense into her I guess.” Shikamaru groaned as he followed behind the konuchi. More troublesome crap.

 

Haru walked to the edge of the lake near the training field sitting down near the edge she placed her head in her hands. “Why did she have to apologize? Damn it! Now I feel bad.” She groaned once more. Sitting back on her hands she gazed up at the sky remembering a time her and her sister were training.

 

~~flashback~~

 

“Onee-chan, I can't do it!” The red head pouted and stomped her foot. Her sister laughed as she dropped out of the tree, “what are you five?” Haru smirked, “No, but doggone it I can't get it right!” Her sister smiled once more and ruffled her red hair. “Ah don't do that!” Haru cried as she tried to smooth it back out. “Alright watch me once more.” Haru watched as her sister charged her chakra. She then took her kunai and cut her palm, waiting for her sister's next move. Phoenix built her chakra to the point that swirled around her body as she concentrated, Haru watched as Phoenix took out a kunai and ran it down the length of her arm. Opening her eyes she motioned for Haru to grab hold, when she did she did one handed hand signs. When she was done Haru released her grip and backed away. Phoenix opened her eyes and they were glowing brightly due to her chakra. Then at once it disappeared. Alright here I go Haru still couldn't get over this new technique that her sister learned and was now trying to teach her. She was able to communicate through a mind link, she was able to heal wounds without even touching her. “Soul Connection Jutsu complete.” Phoenix spoke. “Now, Haru when you charge your chakra you have to get it to full maximum. The quicker you can get it built the faster you can link to another.” Facing her sister she spoke, “Now you try it. I'm going to release mine. Kai.” Phoenix's jutsu was lifted and now it was Haru's turn to try.

 

~~end flashback~~

 

“I still didn't get it!” Haru laid back completely on the grass. Soon the sun was blocked by a shadow. Leaning over Phoenix looked her sister in the face, “Are you ready to forgive me yet, because if not I can beat you for fun.” Phoenix smiled as she stared down. Haru sighed and smiled, “You wish you could beat me.” Phoenix laughed out right at that. Holding out her hand for her sister to take she helped Haru to her feet. Once on her feet Phoenix pulled her into a hug, “I'm sorry Haru. There's just some things I'm not ready to tell yet, please just understand. It's not that I want to keep things from you and Ryu, I just…..I'll tell you when I'm ready, ok?” Haru pulled back, “I understand one-chan. Just know I'm here and I want to be able to help you.” Phoenix ruffled her sister's hair, “Yeah, yeah you worry about you and Shika. Not me.” Groaning and trying to flatten her hair she smiled. “Yeah yeah.” Shikamaru was standing in the back ground waiting incase things got `out of hand', he was glad they didn't. One of them is troublesome enough let alone both at the same time.

 

Heading to the Hokage's office to let her know she was there and planned on handling any ambassador work that needed to be done, she ran into Kiba. “Hey Nixey what brings you here?” “Unfinished business.” Kiba smirked as he walked the konuchi to the Hokage building. Shikamaru and Haru had stopped off at their place to clean up and were planning to meet Phoenix at the BBQ place for dinner. “Thanks for the walk-n-talk Kiba, appreciate it.” Kiba smirked a fang hanging over his lip, “Anytime Nixey.” Smiling she waved as she entered the building. Knocking on the door she waited till she was allowed in. Opening the door she walked up to the big desk, “Hello Lady Tsunade.” Tsunade quirked a brow, “Phoenix? Why are you here?” Nodding her head she informed the Hokage of her reasoning for being in Konoha and also included that she was here to take care of any paperwork that needed to be done. Smiling Tsunade was more than happy to hand over the scrolls intended for Gaara, or Temari frankly anyone for Suna, she didn't care. Phoenix sweat dropped at the stack of scrolls Shizune laid out on the spare table. Wow…

 

Four hours later and one cramped hand Phoenix was finally able to meet up with Haru and Shika at the BBQ stand. Rolling her neck and shoulders she groaned as she entered the shop, smiling when she caught site of the couple. “Hey guys.” “Geesh Nixey you look beat.” Shikamaru smirked. Phoenix glared at the man and put her head on the table, “You would not believe the amount of scrolls I had to read and sigh, I think my hand will fall off.” Haru giggled at her sisters expense. “Hey guys.” “Asuma-sensai.” Haru and Shika said surprised, “What brings you here?” Asuma slid in next to Phoenix and smiled, “Well actually I was told to tell Phoenix here that Kankuro, Kenchi and Kira are on their way here.” Phoenix sat up, “Really? What for? I finished the scrolls.” Asuma shrugged, “Something about Gaara saying he needed to get Kankuro out of the village before he sand coffined him to the afterlife.” Everyone laughed at the table. “It's true.” Phoenix and Haur said at the same time earning another round of giggles. “Well I'm glad. I haven't seen the little guy in a couple of months.” Phoenix smiled, “Yeah he's been with his uncle a lot lately, but I know it's good for both of them, Gaara especially.” “Alright so who's buying?” Asuma asked, and all three younger ninja laughed, “the last one who sat down.” Asuma's jaw dropped, “Aw come on guys, haven't you heard of treating your favorite sensai to dinner?” The group laughed as the night went on and they shared a meal together as comrades and friends.