Travel- To the Chunin Exams

[Wolfram <333]

After going with Rikku to her home to pack some things like clothes Key went with Rikku to the gates of the village. They were ready to leave right now.
"Thank you so much Rikku for taking Key to the exams!' she exclaimed as they were ready to exit the village and go staright for the chunin exams. It would indeed take a little while according to the map to get to Tea country, but they had food and water- enough to last them. And so they were now going to begin their journey to Tea.

[rikku]

Rikku smiled "It's no problem at all Key-chan!" rikku exclaimed as they set out into the outer world. They were walking towards the Tea country- but how long was that going to take? It was hard to determine since when Rikku had taken the exams it was in the grass village- but that wouldn't stop them. They had a map so they would definately find their way to Tea so Key could become a chunin. Even if Rikku couldn't remember- her current goal was not to gain her memories back. But it was now to get key to the exams and make sure she passed. She really hoped Key could do it- she would even lend her the sword her father had given her if it could help. She would teach Key every technique she could before the exams.

[Wolfram <333]

"Rikku, can we train on the way?" asked Key as she walked beside her. It would be good to train as they wandered. "I know we should keep moving as we do so it doesn't have to be full blown training- just a little until we get there." Zizi squeaked in agreement as the rat sat upon Key's shoulder. Key looked nervously at the ground as she walked and awaited Rikku's answer. She was hoping it would be a yes- because Key was barely prepared for these exams. She would really need to fit some training into this all. Taijutsu would be best at this time since afterall they were already walking and taijutsu could be done and they would still cover a decent amount of distance.

[rikku]

"Of course Key-chan! Let's cover taijutsu!' she smiled as she turned around and ran backwards- not showing signs that she would trip. rikku used some hand signs and extracted water from her waterskin and made them into balls then freezing them.
Rikku yelled back to key "Catch me if you can while avoiding the ice balls!" she then began to hurl them at Key with speed. the frozen balls sailing quickly at Key while Rikku ran backwards, occasionally looking over her shoulder to make sure there was nothing to trip her or anything like that.

[Wolfram <333]

Key moved to the left and ran as fast as she could to catch Rikku. Even though she tryed she kept getting pelted by the several balls of ice that were hurled at her. But as she kept going she got a little better but still didn't catch up to rikku. However she did get a little faster as the time went by that she an. Key had even tried to catch one in her and- but it had instantly melted after a sting of pain that went through her hand. But Key had keep going if she wanted to gte any better by the times the examines were strating. And so even with the pain and the fact that Rikku ran a lot faster she was going to keep trying. Afterall- this was training and the point was to challenge herself so she could become a much better ninja. While as of course Zizi hid in Key's backpack to avoid being hit with the ice.

[rikku]

Rikku began to slow down as she kept running- so that way Key would be able to catch up. She also threw the balls of ice now at an even slower pace. She had forgotten that Key was still genin for a minute there so she tried to make things a bit easier for her pal.
"Come on Key. Focus and as soon as you catch me we'll stop and grab a bite to eat!" and so with that said Rikku kept running. Not only was this good training for Key but its was also helping them cover some great distance since afterall they were now running. This pretty much made it a win-win situation. This was definately something good.

[Wolfram <333]

Key was only a few moments away from Rikku,moving left and right to avoid the projectiles. She was getting so much closer, just a few feet to close between them. Zizi squeeked with sheer excitement. She was ready to leap as soon as she got closer. For now she kept running. She was almost there. Now Rikku was almost within grasping distance. And so forgetting about the projectiles key took a diving leap towards Rikku as an attempt to tackle her friend and take her down. This was an effective strategy unless her chunin friend had something creative under her non exsistat sleeves.

[rikku]

Rikku was immediately taken down as her friend tackled her to the ground. Rikku landed on her back with a slight skid as Key laid on top of her. Rikku laughed and smiled as she pushed Key off. "Alright, alright Key. Now I'll make something to eat!" And so Rikku opened her backpack and took out some supplies to make some fried rice. Taking out two bowls and a small cup for Zizi. She also poured her water into two other cups and mixed them with a little tea leaves to make it into some red tea. She smiled as she looked at Key.
"I really hope you like red tea and rice Key, I hope Zi does too!"Rikku then ate a bit of rice and took a sip of tea.

[Wolfram <333]

Key nodded "But key does not eat much..." she explained as she took a sip. She smiled at the goodness of the tea. She then took a bite of rice. While as Zizi crawled into the bowl and began to eat the rice.
"It's good Rikku-chan!' Key exclaimed as she took another teeny-tiny bite. "Are we going to train after we're done eating?" she asked as she took tiny bits and little sips of the red chai tea that she was given by her dear friend.

[rikku]

"Of course we will if you want to Key. But lets try another field so we don't quite wear you out. So that way you get back some energy. And by the way- its fine if you don't eat it all- I'll reheat it later so you can eat it." She smiled happily as she took a sip and ate a bit more herself as she smiled at the silly little rat that sat in the cup.
"Zizi is cute by the way!" Rikku exclaimed a she smiled gently and took large bites of rice.

[Wolfram <333]

Key finished with a half full bowl of rice and an empty cup of tea while as Zizi continued to eat her rice as she wriggled farther into the cup that she was eating from. Key laughed a little as she watched her hamster.
"Thank you very much Rikku, for the food and the complment you gave Zizi..." She smiled as she handed the spare rice and bowl as well as cup to Rikku. her smile was a little wide spread as she was ready to train a little more as soon as Rikku and Zizi were finished.

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[rikku]

"Alright then Key. We will train you next in ninjutsu if it is alright with you. My only question is what elements do you work with Key?" Rikku questioned as she smiled at Key as she finished her rice and began to put it away, letting the rat finish its meal- after all it seemed it was almost finished with its food as well. Rikku looked at key as she put the stuff away. This was really good, key was definately going to do better if now with all of these trainings they were doing between the time of departure and arrival.

[Wolfram <333]

"I work with wind, water, and fire." Key stated as Zizi finished off its own rice. The rat squeked in delight as it sat in Key's backpack once again s she smiled. She handed Zizi's bowl to Rikku now as well. This was a very oo ppurtunity, she was getting stronger, she was building strength quite well actually at this moment. This was actually kind of fun even if it was hard work for her. But she needed to be prepared if she wanted to be good and have a chance at her exams. Maybe later she would ask Rikku about it.

[rikku]

"Alright, well I can work with you on water and wind but I can't do fire, I work with ice. So I guess we'll start with the simple stuff- wind. I need you to use the wind release so we can practice," Rikku instructed as she smiled and used the release jutsu herself. She put her stuff away as she waited for Key. "Alright so go ahead when you are ready." rikku instructed. the weather was perfect for wind jutsu, no breeze so the effects would be noticed easily. It was also cool enough so they wouldn't need to create massive breezes but warm enough so they wouldn't be chilled.

[Wolfram <333]

Key nodded and grabbed her pack and began to continue walking with Rikku as she smiled and used the same jutsu. "Alright Rikku-chan, what do you want Key to do first?" she asked as they walked again at a normal pace as she trained. they seemed to be in the land of fire. It seemed it was taking forever to get out of the land of fire and through every other country and into the country of tea for the exams. They needed to get there so they could get some sleep and then train even ready. Key was ready to train until she had bloody blisters on her fingers. She smiled as she listened to Rikku.

[rikku]

"Alright, but we'll need Zizi for this. I want you to make a current of swirling air, like a funnel. Using it you will make Zizi float. If not that you could also make a bunch of swirling breezes and make a decent current." Rikku smiled as she showed an example of the funnel technique only she made one of the cups float in the air. The cup stood steady as it seemed to be floating on its own as Rikku whirled her hands around to make the funnel that kept it afloat, then stopping it when she was done with her example. "That is how you do it. Did you get that Key?" asked Rikku as she smiled at her friend.

[Wolfram <333]

Key nodded and took Zizi from her backpack and put him in her hands as Rikku did. "Is it all right with you Zizi?" she asked the rat. The rodent sqeeked in agreement, letting Key do the jutsu on it. And so key began to make the funnel air current just as rikku had showed her beneath Zizi. And so then the rodent began to float in midair, bouncing around in the air, doing flips and kicking and pushing as if she was trying to swim in the air current . The rat then flipped on its back and squeeked in horror and delight mixed together into one emotion. Key giggled a little as the rodent tried such stunts as she kept him afloat. It was so adorable as the rat flowed in the current.

[rikku]

Rikku laughed as well at the rodent. "All right Key. You may put him down any time that you'd like and we will move on. Next i want you to use air currents to make yourself run faster. Create a very hjigh speed and powerful air current below your feet and try running and you will be propeled forward at a faster pace then is normal. Meet me at that tree over there. I'll time you and see how long it takes you after you start running using the air propellor. When you get to the tree I would like you to try and cut leaves from the tree and whirl them around you, then shoot them right at me at the same high speed and power you used to move yourself forward."

[Wolfram <333]

Key nodded and did as Rikku had told her to do with running. It was amazing! After a few moments she started moving at double the pace she normally did. She felt like she was gliding on air as she ran faster and faster while Rikku timed her. She smiled and laughed as she moved so quickly, reaching the tree after a few moments. As soon as she got their she did as Rikku had said and chopped a few leaves she could manage to get off the tree, ripping and tearing a few of them. She then looked at Rikku who was only a little behind her and as hard and quick as possible as she propeled them forward straight at her friend as they pointed at her as if they were going to pierce her skin.