Team #11 - [*Yoshinee], Drake and Pain. - Intro!

[yoshinee]

11.56 - Academy Classroom. 11th of August.

The sky had been clear all day, as the sun's gentle rays were warming up the otherwise frozen grounds around Yukigakure. During the events with the waterbelt alliance and the Chuunin exams, life had almost never been that quiet. Now that the freshly promoted Chuunin and Genin of the Waterbelt alliance returned, everything seemed to have returned to its old noisy, hectic and stressful self.

...Sitting in one of the many deserted classrooms at the academy, Yoshinee had been spending some time thinking back to the time where she herself had only just been assigned to a team. Except, in her case, the entire team had been completely annihilated as their rookie leader had decided to take them on a mission too hard for them to handle. The only one who had survived, was Yoshinee herself. Such a fate wouldn't be bestowed onto her genins however. Yoshinee had arrived in the classroom almost thirty minutes ago. Being early, being prepared and having time to think were some of the most important concepts in surviving this world. At least, if you asked the young Chuunin.

Wearing the a white-with-black-spots Chuunin uniform, the two Katanas were loosely attached to her belt. The headband was strapped tightly around her forehead. A pair of crimson-scarlet eyes were apparent in her eyesockets. The girl wasn't very tall at all, nor did she seem to be much older than ten. Figure was extraordinarily slim, to the point where some may have considered it a sickness. Sitting at the front desk with two clip-boards containing all the neccesary information about her two new subordinates, Yoshinee was merely awaiting their arrival.

Depending on how she'd manage to take these two urchins under her care, the next step would be Jounin or ANBU, depending on which direction Ace Debutler would prefer having her go. Alas, that was a thing for the future. For now, Yoshinee's entire focus was on greeting her new comrades in arms.

[Drake]

Drake woke up and felt a sharp pain. Instinctively, he lazily wiped off the stick that fell on his face. He was calmly laying down under the tree as the sun was heating up the atmosphere. There was a nice breeze going around as Drake peacefully stood up. Today was a big day for him. He was finally assigned to a team in order to help become stronger.

Senses alert, muscles tense, Drake stretched out his head and arms. Giving a quick jolt to his legs, he started walking in the direction of the academy. While pondering, he also took a notice of his appearance. He was wearing his usual dark robe and pants. His hair was unkept and he had both his swords strapped against his back. His air trecks were also clinking while walking, constantly invading his mind. However, he was considerably more musing on how the sensei would react to his Heterochromia.

As he stared up in the deep blue sky, he began to think he should have had a snack before. Hunger clawed at his stomach, while dehydration assaulted his mind. None the less, he kept walking against the pave until the academy came into sight.

One more time, Drake kept thinking if it was good for him to join a team, after all, he's not one to cooperate well with others. Even so, he mused and concluded the pros over weighed the cons – a continuous habit since birth to know whats best for him. Drake continued until he was in front of the academy classroom. He had no idea what to expect beyond these doors. He wondered what his sensei would be like – male or female, tall or short – only opening the door in front of him would tell him.

The door made a creek noise as Drake walked in the classroom. The noise caught the attention of a slim figure inside the bright classroom. The classroom reeked of dusty smells and the chalkboard was also dirty. Clearly, the room was deserted besides the girl already there. As the girl looked up from her desk, Drake saw her face. She seemed fairly thin and fragile and had the appearance of a 12 year old. None the less, Drake knew she was her sensei.

Drake walked up the classroom and introduced himself. Drake softly whispered with a grin, "My name's Drake Versace, nice to meet you. I guess I'll be your student."

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[PainFoinmr]

''Assigned to a team? What a bs,'' Willump thought when the news struck him. It was normal to get assigned to a team, after you finish the Academy, yet, Willump never thought anyone would want to take him as a trainee or teammate. After finishing the Academy, he didn't show up good results either. He was a simple Genjutsu user, not much of a fighter.

He decided to go check out his sensei though. Maybe his sensei is a pretty cool guy, who is at least Jounin and can teach Willump some fire release techniques or at least effective Genjutsus.

The path that lead to the Academy was the usual one. Nothing that would annoy Willump. The same trees on his left and buildings on his right. And after a few more hundred meters there will be the Academy.

He was prepared to join the squad though. Today Willump wore his scarf and that doesn't occur often. He had his axe freely hanging from his backpack - ready to get grabbed anytime. People in front of Willump couldn't really see the axe because of its sizes, thats why Willump liked it. He could grab it and hack the attacker open, if someone decided to jump on him. Simple and brutal.

After a few minutes of walk, Willump approached the doors of classroom in which he was supposed to meet his team. He wore his scarf - there was no backing off.

He opened the doors and saw a girl that looked even younger and without a doubt was shorter than him. Next to her there was a boy, which was older than the girl and probably even older than Willump. He was taller obviously.

That girl must be his new teammate, and that good looking guy his sensei. Well, it could be worse. Yet, this girl looked like annoying teammate. There was no mistake that these two were his new team. Not really impressed by them, Willump came forth and with a dissapointed look on his face, looked at the tall guy, who should be his sensei and said:'' Hello! I`m Willump Wind, your new trainee.''

[yoshinee]

Gently rising from her seat, Yoshinee stretched and loosened her limbs a bit. Both of her new apprentices had arrived inside a reasonable timeframe. Neither of them came super early, nor had either of them come stupidly late. It at least gave her a sense that regardless of how bad their abilities might be, she'd still be capable of easily taking care of any issues this team would have. At least, it'd be much harder if either of them would be causing severe issues. Thus, setting oneself in respect from the beginning was how it'd need to go.
Though, knowing her size and appearance wasn't exactly intimidating, there seemed only one real option to do so. Showing them her abilities once they got outside. For now, the introductions would have to be purely on names.

Quirking her head slightly to the side, the red eyes that seemed almost entirely demonic found someone to look at. Looking at the first contender, Yoshinee merely greeted; "Drake Versace, twenty years old, supposedly well trained.[/b] Then, the same staring gaze moved on to the second contender. The gaze alone would feel almost piercing. The aura around the girl was frighteningly cold. Almost as if she'd devour their souls inside a minute. Willump Wind, fourteen years old, abilities mostly undisclosed..." The voice of the girl was almost robotic, as she was scribbling down notes on her parchment. A very odd behaviour, to what appeared as a very odd sensei...

Then, with a snap Yoshinee's aura changed to be warm, greeting and heartily. A welcoming smile broke out on her lips, and the eyes changed their stare. "Welcome to team eleven! I'll be your Sensei forth on. We've got quite a schedule to get through today, so lets get started. First, I'd like you to introduce yourselves. Why did you choose to become Shinobi, and what is it you hope to achieve as one?.. Drake, would you please go first?"[/b]

[Drake]

As Drake introduced himself to the girl, another boy walked into the room. Drake turned around and took a note of his appearance. He seemed to be younger than him, but looked older than the girl. The boy did not seem to be all muscular, but did have a fairly athletic body for his age.

Before Drake could assume this new guy was his sensei, the boy quickly exclaimed, "Hello! I'm Willump Wind, your new trainee.'' And thus, his chances of being the sensei were shattered. Willump's face immediately looked annoyed, and anyone could tell this was the last place he wanted to be. Drake calmly ignored him and presented his full attention to the girl again.

The girl looked like she was thinking hard about some things. She tilted her head to the side a bit. She glared at Drake before she spoke, "Drake Versace, twenty year old, supposedly well trained." Drake had a feeling he was going to find this girl quite annoying. Regardless, Drake just gave a nice smile.

She turned her glare to Willump. One would say she was probably trying to annihilate his soul with that look. Continuing her analysis, she spoke, "Willump Wind, fourteen years old, abilities mostly undisclosed..." Her movements were quite stiff and seemed mechanical as she continued writing.

Suddenly, the vibes from the girl completely changed. She seemed extremely pleasant and displayed a happy-go-lucky attitude. She then formally welcomed us, while her body and eyes relaxed. "Welcome to team eleven! I'll be your Sensei forth on. We've got quite a schedule to get through today, so lets get started. First, I'd like you to introduce yourselves. Why did you choose to become Shinobi, and what is it you hope to achieve as one?.. Drake, would you please go first?"

The attention of the room focused on Drake. After quickly digesting what the girl just said, expressed his story. As a child, my parents had died in the aftermaths of the Third Great Shinobi War. As my original parents were shinobi, I'm aspired to follow in their footsteps. At an early age, I demonstrated extraordinary skills in Ninjutsu and Taijutsu. My adopted parents figured it was best to put me in the academy. There's really not much to it" Drake then sat down at one of near by chairs and continued talking. "As for my motives, that's something I'd rather not reveal. Let's just say, they're not so friendly."

Before giving the floor to Willump, Drake muttered with a devious smirk, "Also, isn't it quite rude to not introduce yourself first, young lady. My, we still haven't gotten your name yet."

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[PainFoinmr]

After making this mistake of introducing himself to Drake, Willump felt really awkward and wanted to get away from the shame. With an amaze in his eyes, he now turned to face his actual sensei. Now he had to pay more attention to her and he noticed, that she didn't look very welcoming. Maybe that was because of the mistake Willump just made.

''Drake Versace, twenty years old, supposedly well trained.'' said the girl. That must be his teammate. He sure is old for a genin. Must really be training hard to finally be assigned to a team. I just hope he isn't a showoff and doesn't cause me any trouble to advance my powers.

''Willump Wind, fourteen years old, abilities mostly undisclosed..." ''Undisclosed? I have some genjutsu abilities that can come in pretty handy. I wonder what she can do herself. I bet I could even take her down, she doesn't look that strong and probably would make the same mistake as everyone, who tries to jump at me!'' Willump thought and what he just heard made him angry. He would endure what she said and he wouldn't show what he is capable of yet, so he decided to stay quiet about that.

Then his new sensei asked boys to introduce themselves. Drake had to start first. After hearing what his teammate told, Willump decided to lie a bit. Drake saying that his motives aren't friendly probably caused suspicion to him, so Willump better shouldn't say anything, he would regret later on.

Before Willump could introduce himself, Drake still said one thing that was supposed to encourage the girl introduce herself first. Willump didn't care much about others, so he better get done with the introduction part and can continue his daily training.

I didn't really choose to become a shinobi. My parents died when I was 6 and I had to join the orphanage of Yukigakure, obviously I had to join Ninja Academy too. I am happy about this luck and chance to become a shinobi. I couldn't defend my parent, I hope I will become strong, so I could people, who don't deserve to die, like my parents. then Willump stopped talking, but after he realized that the room went completely quiet, he just ended his story, so they could get on as a team, ''That's all. There is nothing much to tell about my life in Yukigakure as I am an orphan.''

[yoshinee]

The red eyes of the young girl wandered between them as they told their respective stories and goals. The comment about Yoshinee being rude didn't seem to connect what so ever. In fact, it appeared as if the girl had chosen to simply ignore it, at least for now. "Interesting. I begin to understand why you were assigned to me specifically." Still, Yoshinee had chosen not to speak a single word about herself. They'd have to get through her assessment as a team, before she'd be sharing with them. If they weren't capable of accepting orders and guidelines from someone like herself, then wasting her time with them would be pointless.

"As is custom for Yukigakure, before we'll be an official team, you'll have to pass a test I have devised. Failure to do so, will require you to once more go through the academy exams."[/b] Yoshinee snuck a hand into her left buttbag, grabbing onto something metallic. Dragging out from her buttbag, was a pair of handcuffs. The amount of chain between the two sides fairly long. Swinging them around on her index finger, the girl had an almost sadistic aura, probably only to intimidate the Genin. "Prove to me, that you can work together as a team. Considering how you'll be bound together, communication and cooperation is key. The goal is quite simply to reach the fallen tower in the woods behind the Yukigakure training grounds. The fastest way being through the obstacle course. Inside the ruins, you'll find a key to these handcuffs.[/b] Yoshinee pointed to the handcuffs swinging around her index finger. "You'll have fourty-five minutes to get there from here, and the time will start as the handcuffs have been locked in place. Any questions?"

Presenting the handcuffs forwards, they were free to take them on at any moment. What Yoshinee hadn't quite delivered to them, was that of course there'd be complications along the way. Moving across an obstacle course while bound tightly together required a lot of faith in each other. A trait Yoshinee wished to bestow upon her team from the very beginning.

[PainFoinmr]

Not really happy with what he just heard, Willump was thinking about a way to skip this task. Maybe he could cut the chain, when sensei wouldn't be around. Probably no, he wasn't strong enough to cut steel with his axe. Any excuses to come up with? His mind was practically empty, he could not think of anything.

It was the moment to embrace the task. He looked at the girl, she looked satisfied with the task she is making to do to her trainees. ''No questions, just the task to fulfill,'' Willump replied to the girl and gave her his hand to apply the handcuffs.

[Drake]

Drake's remark about his sensei being rude remained intact. She paid no attention and had absolutely no reaction to it. Even so, Drake didn't seem to mind. Of course, names are just tools to identify others. To him, it didn't really matter. However, to display polite manners, Drake just continued smiling after he had finished talking.

Willump, the boy next to him, then started talking about his own past. I didn't really choose to become a shinobi. My parents died when I was 6 and I had to join the orphanage of Yukigakure, obviously I had to join Ninja Academy too. I am happy about this luck and chance to become a shinobi. I couldn't defend my parent, I hope I will become strong, so I could people, who don't deserve to die, like my parents."

Throughout the story, Drake was able to pick up from his expressions and movements that he was probably lying, not that any of this really mattered. All Drake was looking for was little details that might help Drake against Will if need be. The boy then continued, ''That's all. There is nothing much to tell about my life in Yukigakure as I am an orphan.'' Drake could tell that he wasn't being deceitful about being an orphan. At least they had some things in common.

As Will finished talking about his background, their sensei retained the attention of the room. "Interesting. I begin to understand why you were assigned to me specifically." Still, no introductions about the little girl were said. Instead, the girl seemed to be lost in thoughts until she spoke up again.

"As is custom for Yukigakure, before we'll be an official team, you'll have to pass a test I have devised. Failure to do so, will require you to once more go through the academy exams." The girl then reached to her buttbag and Drake saw her slowly remove a rather shiny object. As she pulled it out, Drake realized out that it was actually a pair of handcuffs. In his mind, Drake was more focused with what she wanted to do with them. The adolescent then started playing with handcuffs in fingers, releasing an intimidating vibe. However, Drake found it more childish than scary.

She then continued conveying what she had in mind. "Prove to me, that you can work together as a team. Considering how you'll be bound together, communication and cooperation is key. The goal is quite simply to reach the fallen tower in the woods behind the Yukigakure training grounds. The fastest way being through the obstacle course. Inside the ruins, you'll find a key to these handcuffs." Ah, Drake was going to bound with Will until they were to find a key to unbind themselves. It actually seemed like a good idea to test their team work like this. The girl then motioned with her handcuffs, ""You'll have fourty-five minutes to get there from here, and the time will start as the handcuffs have been locked in place. Any questions?"

Will seemed rather unhappy with the girl's proposition. Yet, after a moment, Will looked up to the girl and replied, ''No questions, just the task to fulfill." Drake simply chucked at his behavior and also responded to the girl, "Well it doesn't look like we have a choice. Let's get to it then." Then with a faint grin, Drake put his hand forward just to let it be bound.

[yoshinee]

Smiling happily, the handcuffs were then locked around their wrists with a metallic click. They tightened quite badly, and it was obvious that basic escape jutsu' wouldn't let them out of her snare. "The obstacle course into the forest awaits you. I wish you the best of luck!" Smiling broadly, Yoshinee was waiting for them to leave, probably in a hurry... Afterall, time to them was valueable now.

Perhaps if they were willing to talk and think, their first objective would be made more clear to them. Navigating the narrow paths of Yukigakure, while merchants and other travellers were about required effort. If the two of them were going to split in different directions when faced with an object, their handcuffs would entangle the unfortunate soul or object stuck between them. More importantly, it would hinder their progress significantly each time.

[Drake]

The cute girl ecstatically locked the handcuffs around both Drake and Will's wrists. She then started smiling widely, like she was satisfied with what she did. The handcuffs were placed on Drake's left wrist and Will's right. It felt rather tight at first, but after Drake twisted his hand a little, the handcuffs loosened a bit and adjusted much better around his wrist. It was obvious that the obvious approach to breaking these handcuffs wouldn't work.

Their sensei then pointed out, "The obstacle course into the forest awaits you." She then bid her new students by wishing Drake and Will best of luck. The little girl remained where she was, most likely waiting to see what the students would do first. Surely, they didn't have all day and any period of time was extremely valuable.

Drake started to analyze the situation one more time throughout his head. While looking and wickedly smiling at his partner one more time, Drake turned around and spaced out thinking about what to do next.

Undoubtedly, not much information was given about that task. All that was explained was that their objective is to reach the fallen tower in the woods behind the Yukigakure training grounds. According to Drake's memory, the fallen tower is just a bunch of ancient old ruins left from an old tower in Yukigakure.

The quickest way to get there is obviously through the obstacle course in the forest. Nonetheless, it's probably also the most dangerous way to get there. This is no doubt going to be a challenge. Yukigakure's weather and environment already makes it hard to navigate through the village. Plus, the paths of Yukigakure are simply narrow and hard to get by.

Another big problem is going to be the handcuffs. If Drake wants to complete this task, the two students are obviously going to work together. Cooperation and communication would be key for a task like this. If they were to run into other obstructions, and Drake and Will thought different, it could end it for both of them.

After quickly recollecting every factor to do with this task, Drake needed to decide where he wanted to go. Of course, he would go over with Will first though. It was pretty obvious that the sensei was hinting for them to go through the obstacle in the forest. Whether it's a trap or not, Drake decided to seize the thrill and adventure the forest.

Swiftly turning and looking up at Willump, Drake gave a villainous smile. He offered his hand for a handshake and smirked, "I guess we're stuck together now for a while. Let's get along, and not fight now." Drake then devilishly smiled to the little girl and continued, "I insist we go through the forest. What do you think Will?"

Drake and Will were bound together now. They both have a sensei who they don't know much about, they both have their wrists handcuffed, and they both share a fate that is gravely entangled together.

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[PainFoinmr]

''What do you think Will?" echoed in Willump's mind. No one has ever called him like that. But he could get used to it. It was easier to pronounce and faster too. He didn't have anything against it.

''There is no other option to get to the tower in time. Let's go!'' Willump made eye contact with Drake, but soon broke it. After his last sentence, he already started to hurry to the exit of the classroom, pulling Drake with himself.

Willump didn't know what awaits him in the training course, because he hasn't been there before. It was too dangerous to visit while he was in Ninja Academy, so it must be pretty serious. Yet, while he has his axe with himself, he won't bet afraid, and the only option to proceed was to go and see the training course for himself.

[yoshinee]

Simply lowering her head, a devilish smile went onto her lips, as she apparently looked down into her papers again. The streets at this time of day, especially right after the Chuunin exams had ended, were filled with people. The first test was to stick together, and actually move slower than they thought they would. Moving fast would make them bump into people, thus making it more likely that their handcuffs would get stuck in something nasty...

"I'll see you boys at the tower" Yoshi murmured, looking forward to seeing exactly what her Genin were capable of.

[Drake]

Will hastily replied to Drake's question. Undoubtedly, moving through the forest is the best way to reach the tower, since time is an important factor. Willump made some eye contact with Drake before acting on his thoughts. In a flash, Willump started rushing out the classroom, while bringing Drake along. This handcuffs thing was obviously going to be a huge annoyance.

On the way out of the building, Drake heard the little girl murmur behind them, "I'll see you boys at the tower." As they exited the Academy, Drake pulled Will back and stopped for a moment to absorb his surroundings. The streets were crowded with a lot more people than usual considering the Chuunin exams had just finished. Running right now would not be wise; after all, moving fast in this traffic would just increase their chances of getting stuck.

"We need to move slowly and be aware of anything that comes at us on our way to the forest. The streets are crowed at this time of day, so best be on your guard", Drake said aloud for Will to hear. Drake then walked forward, while waiting for Will's response.

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[PainFoinmr]

"We need to move slowly and be aware of anything that comes at us on our way to the forest. The streets are crowed at this time of day, so best be on your guard,'' said Drake and started walking on. Willump agreed to this.

''Okay then, you go first and I will follow in your exact footsteps. Don't bother to got too slowly, as long as you evade bumping into people, so will I, because I am going exactly behind you, said Willump to the Drake, who was still going. They didn't make eye contact this time.

There were 2 argument it was wiser to do this - firstly, what Willump said, secondly Willump rarely left his house to explore streets, so he hoped Drake would be more experienced in moving in huge crowds. Willump didn't even feel ashamed by giving Drake the lead as long as he fulfills their goal.

[yoshinee]

The two of them had chosen their routes, and chosen to move slowly. Figures, they lacked experience and creativity to think outside the box. Then again, it wasn't something the young kunoichi would be expecting from Genin. Following them from the rooftops, Yoshinee was staying constantly out of line of sight, merely keeping an eye on them using her bloodline. The scarlet eyes were burning red in their sockets...

They were nearing the edge of the traffic, and approaching the grassy fields. This was their last chance to decide between attempting to rush a long distance, constantly keeping themselves in the highest gear - or going towards the obstacle course. Would they even for a moment reconsider their course of action? Yoshinee was watching intrigued.

(( Sorry for the break! ))