An Update! The mains are growing up so fast and before I knew it the story might be over :o but we still have a long way to go!
Thanks for all the feedback, my friends! It really gives me a warm feelings and motivate me to write :loveliness:
This is the fifth chapter! Grammer might not be accurate; thoughts are most welcome. Enjoy!


“Multi- Shadow Clone Jutsu!”
Crimson cringed as he stared at two of his floppy, grey looking shadow clones as they limp around like jellies before disappearing in a *.

“Ahahahahahahahahha”

He glared at Scarlet, who was laughing his heart out till tears brimmed his eyes. Azure gave a few gentle pats on his back as support.

“Sorry, Crimson but it was just too * funny! You should have seen the look on your shadow clones!”

“Did they even have a look?” Crimson asked bluntly before shaking his head from this whole madness and dramatically crumbled to his knees. “Kami! I’ll never become a genin at this rate.”

“Aw cheer up, Crim. Your shadow clones were way better than Midnight.” Azure said supportively, one hand holding the clipboard of their requirement to pass the incoming exam.

They had been training together since the first time they met at the Acedamy four years ago and it was thanks to the three of them that Crimson was able to get this far. Everything was so difficult for him, but because of Azure’s teaching that made things simple, Scarlet’s guidance in chakra flow and Midnight’s explanations and show of techniques that he was able to be on par with the three of them, who, mind you, had been maintaining perfect score since the start. It was a blessing in disguise.

“My shadow clones are perfectly fine.” Midnight said defensively and Scarlet snickers. “Did you mean, shadow clone? Without the plural because last time I saw, you could only make one shadow clone.”

“And the jutsu is multi-shadow clone, not shadow clone jutsu.” Azure piped in.

Midnight frowned and make the hand sign, puff of smoke appeared but just like the same, only one perfectly replica of Midnight appear.

The boy scowled at this.

“We’re doomed.” Crimson flopped down on the smooth ground and stared up at the clear blue sky. Scarlet’s courtyard was always so tranquil, and this specific courtyard was used for training so they weren’t disturbing anyone with their rowdiness.

“Don’t give up, Crim! You too, Mid.” Azure cheered and Crimson was grateful of her gentle nature. When there weren’t any adults around, Azure was the one that always saved their sorry *s, healing their silly wounds that could have been avoided if they were more careful. She would always sigh, “Boys.” And sometimes they felt guilty too. So they treat her to ice cream after that. It was worth it.

“Middy just needs some more practice on chakra reserve. Crim needs some on technique and concentration so that his clone will be sharper.” Scarlet said as he plopped down on the ground. Midnight huffed dissatisfactory and crossed his arms. “Teach me then, Scarlet. You’re good with chakra.”
“Aw thanks, honey. That's so sweet of you.” Scarlet said teasingly and links his arms with Midnight, leaning against him.

“I saw nothing.” Crimson covered his eyes and they all laughed out loud. Crimson was still confused how the three of them function. They were closed to each other to the point that skinship was normal.

He had seen the three of them taking a bath together, changing clothes together and even cuddling with each other during sleeping .He wonder how Azure feels, since she was the only girl here. Sometimes Crimson gets pulled into this too, during sleepover he felt Scarlet latching on his legs, Azure over his torso and Midnight chin on his head. It was like a sandwich, a loving, family sandwich and Crimson never wanted it to end.

Suddenly, Crimson stomach growled furiously and he knows it was his hunger pangs.