O.k., before you guys start ranting and stuff, I'm stating right now that I AM a hyprocrite and a procrastinator. For some reason, a lot of times when I write fanfics, I quickly lose my 'spark' and put the fic on hold. But never fear, for I have returned . Anyways, sorry for the long wait (Well, not really :P) and on to Chapter 3! ...er I mean 4!
Recap (For my sake): Sortings are over. Sakura and Naruto are in Gryffindor, Sasuke in Slytherin. New staff introduced.
The One Who Is Always Late: He's late again! Wait, who's that?
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"Oi, Naruto. Naruto! Wake up you idiot!"
"Huh?" Naruto slowly, very slowly opened his eyelids. The pink-haired kuniochi was looking very irritated.
"About time Naruto! Did you decide forget the mission and oversleep? We're in school now, and we have classes to go to. Now come on!" Sakura ranted. Sighing, she climbed down the stairs and headed towards the Great Hall, leaving Naruto to tend to himself.
Naruto groggily sat up and looked around. Everyone had already up and left. Naruto decided to get dressed quickly, not wanting to piss his beloved Sakura off anymore than he already had.
After getting their fill of breakfast, most of the students started heading for their first classes. For the third-year Gryffindors, it was 'Wandless Fighting'. The class was to be held outside near the lake.
Naruto, after seeing Sakura walk out, followed suit. Sakura planned on going to class a bit early, being the great student she is, and hoping to meet up with Kakashi. 'Wait.....what am I thinking. Kakashi, being early? I must be out of my mind....' she thought.
Upon reaching the lake, the two Genins looked around were not surprised to see no one there......wait, they missed someone. A very familiar someone. Someone who they thought would be impossible to see at this time.....
"KAKASHI-SENSEI!?!!?"
The silver-haired Jounin looked around to make sure that they were alone before saying. "Yo."
"Hey, hey, hey, hey......sensei, WHY THE HELL ARE YOU HERE?!?!" stuttered Naruto.
"Well, I am the teacher, and lower the volume, wouldn't want anyone over hearing....."
"I know that! I mean.....why are you.....early?" said Naruto a bit quieter.
"Well...." Kakashi started before drifting off into his own thoughts. A glare from his two students brought him back. "Oh yea, where was I?(Facefault from Sakura and Naruto) Well, considering this is a mission. And I have more students to teach......I mean, when it was with you guys, it wouldn't matter if I kinda slacked off.." chuckled Kakashi.
'Yare, yare......' thought Sakura.
Pretty soon the other Gryffindors and Slytherins (Sakura felt very happy that Sasuke would be with her) arrived. And along with the students came the 'well-looking' Gilderoy Lockhart.
"Good morning Professor," the blonde (Lockhart, not Naruto) started. Not waiting for a reply he turned to face the class and continued, "Welcome everyone, to your very first class of Wandless Fighting. Now, before we being, I must warn you. In this class you will face many dangers and you may not be willing to participate in some of the exercises that are assigned. But never fear! For I and with some assisstance from Professor Hatake, we will do our best to keep you safe. Isn't that right, Professor?"
Kakashi looked up and simply replied, " Yes, yes...."
"Now, let me explain how this class is going to work," stated Lockhart, "The class will be split into two groups, Gryffindor and Ravenclaw with Professor Hatake, and Slytherin and Hufflepuff will be taught by me." He threw out one of his flashy smiles which said 'I'd rather teach Harry Potter and his friends' . "Near the end of the year, there will be a competition bewtween the two groups. The exciting part is that there will be a certain bet made, and the professor of the losing group must perform a task chosen prior to the competition. You will learn more about this as we progress. Everyone understand?" He said in a cheery, egotistic voice.
The students, even Slytherins were looking highly excited. The thought of being able to beat the other up without getting in trouble was just too overwhelming.
"Of course, that is far in the future and now, we must concentrate on toughening you youngsters up for-"
"Excuse me, Professor for interrupting, but I think the students would much rather be starting their studies than indulging in an introductory speech?" said Kakashi, as politely as possible, withough insulting his partner (Anything to shut him up).
And with that, the students were separated into their groups and followed their teacher to a new location.
(Inner Sakura: NOO, why must the gods separate me from Sasuke?!?!)
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Lockhart's Class
"Now class, assuming that I am the only one with 'Muggle' fighting skills, we shall begin with the easier techniques....." stated Lockhart.
'What the hell is with this guy' thought Sasuke, disappointed that he was being taught by an egotistical idiot.
"Today, we shall start working on my favorite kicking technique, a jumping roundhouse....."
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Kakashi's Class
"Well, well, look at all the young and eager faces here. Welcome to my division of Wandless Fighting, I am Professor Kakashi Hatake. Not to brag, but I know quite a lot of 'cool' fighting techniques that I bet you youngsters want to learn, right?" said Kakashi.
The Gryffindors looked at each other excitedly and nodded 'yes'.
Kakashi continued, "Well...........too bad. In order for you to improve, you must practice the fundamentals first, so practice you will. For today's lesson, you will run 10 laps around this circle, understand.?" He pointed to a large circle drawn into the grass.
The students started to groan, disappointed that they wouldn't be learning any cool techniques like they hoped. The only students who weren't entirely disappointed were the two Genins. Both Sakura and Naruto had the same thought going through their heads: 'It's too bad we won't learn anything interesting, but at least this is going to be easy!'
"What are you waiting for? Start!" said Kakashi.
And with that, the Gryffindors started to run.
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End Of Chapter 4
There's not much of Harry, Ron, or Hermione in this chapter, but don't worry.....
Next Chapter: Potions with the Potions Master : Ne, Sakura-chan, this guy creeps me out.....