Ch 19

"I am literally not doing anything. I am just living my life and for some reason, you all think I'm worth something" I groaned, I'm serious this is getting out of hand.

"So you have the leader's from the Uchiha, Hyuga and Nara clan's attention? What a drag" Shikaku seemed to understand my pain.

"I'm serious, what do you see in me?" I whined, he just rolled his eyes. "I see many things in you" I sighed and pulled the young Shikamaru into my embrace.

He was just listening into the conversation, not saying a word or making a fuss.

"That doesn't answer my question, tell me so I can fix it. I don't want all the clans in the village to know me" I was just whining and whining, and he wasn't giving the goods.

"What a drag, let's just say it's not something you can stop or fix" he was amused and enjoyed tormenting me. I now rolled my eyes "how great of you to not tell me. Thank you" I sarcastically said, he just chuckled "you're welcome".

I smiled a little "what a drag your being" he laughed at my joke. "Ishi, would you like some snacks?" I heard Shikaku's wife from the kitchen, "yes Ms, I would love some". I turn to Shikaku "what's your wife's name?" Shikaku hummed "it's Yoshino" I nodded, "lovely".

He tilted his head "why do you want to know her name?" I giggled "everyone in your clan has the last name 'Nara', and I feel that some people would like it if they have some individuality." Shikaku smiled "you're doing it again kid" I looked at him confused "what do you mean?"

He just shook his head "the thing you do that gets all these adults attention."

I sighed and pouted "now you're just being mean" he chuckled again "what a drag." Shikaku's wife comes back with some raspberries and dried kelp. I turn to Yoshino "I appreciate the snacks Mrs. Yoshino but I'm curious, what gave you the idea of dried kelp?" I was trying to be polite while asking.

"Shikamaru loves to eat kelp, that's why" I nodded in understanding as she went back into the kitchen.

"Good job kid, you have a way with words" Shikaku softly claps his hands. "Mommy has daddy in a chokehold" I snorted and looked down at young Shikamaru, "and why do you say that?"

Shikamaru smiled innocently "because that's what I saw" I slowly looked at Shikaku who slowly put his hand on his face and probably wished he wasn't there "...what a drag."

I probably bursted a blood vessel from how hard I tried to keep myself from laughing. What came out of me was a bunch of wheezes, snorts, coughs and prayers to every god I know to give me strength.

Shikaku just looked done with everything "I'm only having one, no matter how much anyone begs me."

Him saying that only made my face get more red. Shikamaru was just eating his kelp as I died on the inside and as Shikaku regretted having kids and a wife and his life. It took many minutes, but I was able to calm down.

Mostly.

Shikaku hasn't moved an inch, he had his face covered so I couldn't see the absolute embarrassment on his face. "I think you killed your dad" I said as I calmed down, I never said I stopped laughing. I was just giggling like crazy.

"I know" young Shikamaru said, "I lied but apparently it was true" now that my friends, was the last straw.

I couldn't hold it anymore and just started laughing my lungs out right there and then. I was laying face down on the floor trying to catch my breath, Shikamaru was softly patting my back while eating his kelp.

Shikaku still hasn't moved.

When I calmed down a few minutes later, I picked Shikamaru up and hugged him. "No more little lies ok, your dad is in shock" Shikamaru just nodded "what a drag."

I chuckled and sat back down with him, this kid is a handful.

"Remember, you made this child" I chuckled, Shikaku finally looked up and sighed "come here." Shikamaru made a little whining sound, I had almost forgotten how lazy he was. I chuckled and picked him up and brought him over to his dad.

Shikaku took his son from my arms and leaned Shikamaru on him, so the kid could relax. Shikamaru relaxed and smiled, I rolled my eyes playfully.

"You know, I sometimes wish I was born in the Nara clan" Shikaku raise a brow, "and why is that?" I just smirked "I could be lazy all I want, and I have an excuse for it" Shikaku chuckled "what a drag."

//Time//skip//later//that//day//

On my way home after leaving the Nara head house, I met up with Itachi.

"I still won't forgive you for that" I grumbled, Itachi was his usual calm, cheeky self, "I don't need you to forgive me."

I rolled my eyes before I saw an Onigiri stand, "doesn't Sasuke love that?" I pointed at it, Itachi just nodded his head. I smiled and went over to get some, "hello Ms, can I get a few onigiri?" She looked at me and Itachi with narrowed eyes, "you got money?"

I looked a little confused, "yes?" She suddenly smiled brightly "ok! That will be 81 ryo ($7.50)" I just slowly nodded my head and handed her the money, she took it and gave me the onigiri.

"I think we might be cursed" I looked to see if the food looked normal, "try one just to make sure." I nodded my head and took a bite. "How is it?" Itachi asked, "I personally don't like it" I nodded my head a little "tart, super salty yet strangely satisfying".

Onigiri is made from rice and seaweed.

We get to Itachi's house and walk inside, "big brother!" Young Sasuke ran up and hugged Itachi, "Sasuke, how are you doing?" I smiled at him, "I'm doing good" I knelt down "I got you something" he stood in front of me with a cute little curious smile.

"What is it?" I chuckled and gave him the bag "it's onigiri." Sasuke smiled brightly and took the bag before hugging me, "thank you Ishi" I softly patted his back.

"No problem" Sasuke ran to the kitchen to eat his onigiri while Itachi and I went to his room. I went shopping with him to get ready for the Chunin exams. Itachi is going to the Sand village to do his Chunin exams, alone. Itachi bought new tools and equipment, plus some stuff to help with the different climate.

"The Shinobi's from the Sand are known to be headstrong. They will fight, even if they know they will lose." Itachi trained while I did some research, although Itachi already knows some of what I'm saying. I'm just giving reminders.

"Most Shinobi are like that" and Itachi was here to refute everything I say.

I rolled my eyes and continued "Sand shinobi mostly have wind as their nature release. To an Uchiha, this would be a bit of a problem but also an advantage." Itachi nodded his head

"Lightning is weak against wind, while fire is strong against it." I sighed and sat down on a chair, "The Konoha council love you."

I'm a little concerned for myself, I'm going to try not to get their attention.

"The Konoha council have their reasons to 'love' me" Itachi didn't look up from his unpackaging. I scoffed "They love your usefulness" I wasn't going to hide my agitation towards them.

Itachi hummed but didn't answer.

"When are you leaving?" I knew they were soon but I didn't exactly know the date. "2 days" Itachi pulled out a box of kunai which I childishly started to play with.

"The actual exam starts in 6 days but it takes a few days to get to the sand village". I nodded my head "reasonable."

I hummed "Sand village has their own 'forest of death' right?" I already knew the answer, "yes, it's similar to the Leaf." I nodded my head "I'm still bummed out I won't be able to see you compeat" I pouted a little "I'll tell you all about it when I come back."

I smiled brightly, "Yay!" I jumped and tackled Itachi in a hug. This time he let me and caught me as we both fell on the floor "sorry" I giggled and continued to hug him.

Itachi just groaned a little and laid there on the ground with me on top of him. After a few seconds Itachi said "you're heavy" I rolled my eyes, "don't ever tell a lady they're heavy."

I stayed on him, "you're 8, I'm allowed to say you're heavy." I rolled my eyes "I wanna stay on you, you're comfy" I giggled when he just groaned again. I continued to giggle as I knew he could easily make me get off him, but he didn't.

But I'm nice, I get off him.

"Are you hurt?" Itachi shook his head, "I'm fine, what about you?" I smirked, "I had a comfy pillow to land on." I chuckled, "I'll leave you to prepare, don't overdo it" Itachi waved as I went home.

//Time//skip//a//couple//of//days//

I am making good progress. Shisui and I have a free spare every few days while Itachi is gone and he said I should be Genin level now. My knowledge of Jutsu is around Chunin and everything is good for my age.

If I was in the datebook this is what my stats would be.

Ninjutsu: 2.5 Taijutsu: 2 Genjutsu: 1Intelligence: 3.5 Strength: 1 Speed: 3 Stamina: 2 Hand seals: 3Total: 18

Wow, I'm pretty strong for an 8 year old.

Wait... I'm 8 years old?

Already huh.

3 years.

I have three years left.

Damn it.

Time passes too fast.

A/n Here we go, another chapter. I don't know where all this energy is coming from. Well, let's hope that it will last a long time! Enjoy~

-Kay