This is chapter 2 of The Hidden Curse
This is my first attempt at fanfiction! Since it's sure to have lots and lots of flaws, suggestions are welcome. I only sort of have an idea where I'm going with this so things may get weird...I haven't come up with the chronology, but I'll be including Naruto characters. It's kinda AU but kinda not...if that makes sense...
I will be trying not to center on any one character as they are all awesome (^-^)b As for ratings I think T is an overestimate of where I will go, but better safe than sorry XD

Chapter List:
Chapter 1: The First Arrival (Again)
Chapter 2: (You are here)
Chapter 3: Revealed
Chapter 4: Dude Looks Like A Lady

Cast List:
Azure Fang - Hasu
Scarlet Blaze - Mutsuo
Crimson Fist - Senju Takeshi
Breeze Dancer - Namikaze Ayaka
Midnight Blade - Hatake Koji

Chapter 2: Welcome to the Hidden Leaf

Takeshi kept his promise to visit Hasu every day and make sure her recovery was coming along well. By now, with the skill of the Hidden Leaf's medical ninjas and a steady supply of painkillers, the only remaining signs of Hasu's injury were the slight dark mark on her temple and her amnesia. Takeshi was glad that was all, and that the girl didn't seem to harbor any ill will. What had happened was just a training accident; it could have happened to anyone.

Today, on his daily visit to Ayaka's house, he spotted someone he hadn't seen in quite a while. "Oi! Koji!" Takeshi shouted cheerfully. Though the younger boy didn't even crack a smile, he made his way through the streets to his friend. "Hey, you've been like a ghost lately. Mission?"

Koji shot the other male a glare, which caused him to laugh nervously. "Okay okay...so I forgot that I'm not supposed to shout that...it happens, okay? It's just that you haven't hung out with Ayaka and me latel-"

"You could say that."

"Eh? What?" Takeshi asked in confusion.

"I answered your question."

"Ah. Okay. Gotcha." Takeshi took the other's apparently grumpy mood in a stride, even if he didn't understand it. After all, it wasn't as if he'd just shouted that his friend was in the Anbu. "Hey, why don't you come with me to Ayaka's? Aren't you curious about that girl?"

Koji gave the boy a long stare. How dense did this guy have to be, seriously. "I would have to say no."

"Oh, come on. You should be nicer to a guest in our village!"

Ugh. Now Koji knew there really was no way of getting away. There was no arguing with this guy, once he had his mind set on something even as frivolous as this. "Just this once."

"Yesss!!" Takeshi pumped his fist, glad that his friend gave in so easily this time around. "Konoha Hurricaneeeee!!!" And they were off...

Meanwhile, Ayaka and her guest were having a nice friendly chat. Even if it meant spending a little less time training, Ayaka liked her new companion enough to consider it well worth the loss. It was nice having another girl around, after all. Hasu seemed like a nice enough girl; she appeared primarily occupied with remembering things just so that she could make sure no one back home - wherever that was - was worried about her.

But in the meantime, they had helped Hasu learn much about herself. For one thing, they determined her chakra nature from the Chakra Induction Paper test. From the dampness of the special paper, it was easy to tell Hasu was a water ninja. And of course, since the arrival of a new ninja had been brought forward to the Fifth Hokage, Tsunade had taken a look and declared Hasu had potential as a medical ninja.

"And if we can't figure out where you're from, at the very least you can stay on here," Ayaka said over the cup of tea she prepared for herself and her guest. "You can join Konoha. I'm sure you won't find us so difficult to get along with."

Hasu smiled. The prospect of staying here didn't seem bad at all - much better than she'd initially assumed when she woke up. "Yeah, I'd like that a lot, actually," she agreed before carefully sipping her tea. The sooner she got her own income, the better. Then she wouldn't feel so uneasy staying in Ayaka's house and living off the food there for nothing. Ayaka's cousin, Naruto, had introduced her to Ichiraku Ramen not long ago, and since that time there was no turning back.

The shoji door slammed open, causing both girls to jump as Takeshi barreled in, followed by an irritable Koji. "Takeshi, please," Ayaka said with a sigh, even though she knew it was hopeless to admonish.

"Aw, come on, Ayaka...Hey Hasu, I brought you something nice!" the boy said, greeting them both in turn.

"Aha...is that so?" Hasu said, forcing a smile. Last time, he'd brought her a tight green jumpsuit, claiming that it would be good for her strength. It was something he picked up from his sensei, and he had been deeply offended when she tried to refuse. For some reason, even though he was related to the God of Shinobi, he kept training his taijutsu. For all Ayaka (and therefore Hasu) knew, he couldn't use ninjutsu.

Takeshi handed Hasu a package, but dropped it as she was reaching out to take it from him. It gave a resounding clunk on the ground, which alarmed her and made Ayaka put a palm to her face.

"Ankle weights!" Takeshi said enthusiastically. "They will keep you super strong! You'll love them!"

"Th-thanks, Takeshi," Hasu said, jaw twitching slightly.

"Takeshi, why? Just...why?" Ayaka scolded, which made Takeshi raise his hands in defense. "What do you mean why, they're great! If only you'd use the set I bought you-"

Hasu giggled, watching the two of them bicker. Her eye caught Koji, who seemed to be staring through her rather than at her. "Hi! Koji, right?" She figured she might as well have some conversation while the other two were preoccupied in their heated debate over the merits of ankle weights. There was an uncomfortable pause. "Okay...or not..."

What's his deal? Hasu wondered. Takeshi and Ayaka were friendly enough but this guy just looked like he was waiting for an excuse to murder her. She shivered, but kept a calm face on. No need for him to know how much he was freaking her out. It seemed odd to her that he was friends with the other two, much chattier, ninjas.

Eventually, Ayaka and Takeshi settled down to an uneasy peace. "Whew...Anyway dears, what brings you here?" the blond said, seamlessly returning to her smooth, easygoing manners.

"We were thinking of taking her sightseeing with us!" Takeshi beamed. Us? Leave me out of this, you dolt, Koji thought, his eyes turning into blue slits. "It's not good for her to be cooped up all day!"

"To hear you talk, it's as if I'm torturing my guest," Ayaka said with mock indignation. "Well, all right, as you please, then."

There was a pause, after which Takeshi ran a hand through his hair. "Uh, both of you can come. I mean, like...I'd like if...or, it'd be great if both of you, uh yeah..."


The blond laughed airily. "Really, is that a question? No way I'll allow you to bash her head again."


"Ah! Yeah, definitely not!" the earth ninja agreed cheerfully, glad that he didn't need to say anything more. "Let's get going, then!"



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