Ethelia's pov

The Hokage looks wise, and doesn't seem all that terrifying. He pretty much just a lanky old man in an over-sized hat. Normally I'd snort at the sigh. But this is a powerful ninja lanky old man in an over-sized hat, and according to my nerves, that makes a huge different. My mind is telling me to laugh, while my anxiety tells me to slap on some invisible duct tape.

"Minato, I see you're back! Who's this?" I have no doubt that the Hokage knew I was here, even before I fully entered the building. Apparently my chakra is huge, and him being powerful enough to be Hokage tells me he must've sensed it. If not... well, Konoha should probably get a new Hokage. It'd be like living in the same room as a nuclear bomb and not noticing it.

I felt nerves begin to bundle up inside me as the Hokage gazed at my curiously. I knew I wouldn't be able to speak, even if I tried. Gravity was thinning around me at a rapid pace, and my entire body felt as light as feather. As though a simple breeze could blow me away. It was terrifying, and I almost wished they had tied a rope around my ankle to keep me in the general vicinity. 

I let out a low hiss that only I could hear, grabbing the closest thing to me and using it to push myself down. Of course, the closest thing to me happened to be Obito's arm. The boy jumped in surprise, blinking at my owlishly. I stared at him. If he tried to remove my hand I swear-

"Hokage-sama!" Minato started excitedly, cutting off my thoughts. The Hokage stared at me with even more curiosity than before due to Minato's outburst. "This is Ethelia, er..." 

"Syoko." I provided, trying to nervously shuffle my feet like a normal person would only for one of them to lift off the ground. I went still, and Rin grabbed my hoodie sleeve without hesitation, tugging me downward. I had to send her a thankful look for saving my fucking life, and she returned it with a smile. Obito was still letting my hold his sleeve too.

"And she's the source of the large chakra?" The Hokage asked curiously, "Is she a spy?"

I had already been over this with myself. I knew I wasn't a spy, but my anxiety still made me ask myself that terrifying question that totally spooked me.

"Are you sure you aren't a spy?"

'Oh shit, am I?'

My panic, anxiety and my sheer uncomfortable, awkward state pushed me over the edge. You can bet I shot off like a rocket to Mars; I'm honestly surprised I didn't crash straight through the ceiling and into the next floor. Instead, my back hit the roof flat, sending a sharp pain shooting all throughout my body. If I didn't have a broken rib before, I probably do now.

"Ow." I forced out, my eye twitching and teeth gritting. Obito and Rin stared at me with wide eyes. Their hands were still out, positioned as though they were still holding me. I had quite literally shot out of their grasp. Kakashi's stare gave the impression that he was bored, but I could clearly see the shock in his eye. Minato seemed used to it. The Hokage however... the man looked ready to have a stroke. A happy stroke.

"S-She's-" He couldn't even continue. I sighed awkwardly, sitting up... down. I don't know what to call it anymore, but it's annoying that my hair is now hanging around me like a curtain. I can't even brush it back without it falling back into place. Maybe I should just shave it off... not bald, though. People may think I have cancer and stare intently with pity.

I didn't even notice myself drifting away from the ceiling until I was suspended in the middle of the room, bumping lightly against the wall. I guess my thoughts calmed me, or at least distracted me. I blinked in surprise, pushing off. I wonder if this is what it's like in space... that'd be kinda cool. I still hate this whole flying thing though.

"She's the girl from the legend." The Hokage breathed, grinning. He stood up in an excited way that made my stomach sink for what seemed like the millionth time today. He's looking at me like I'm gold. I let out a sigh, and Kakashi glanced my way with a questioning look. But when I mouthed "help me" all he did was scoff, roll his eyes and turn away.

Dick!

I scrunched up my nose at him, looking away with a small huff. I soon regretted my decision to act like a normal teenager for .8 seconds, as the Hokage was literally right in front of me, staring at me in awe. It was the scariest thing that's ever happened to me, not counting that one time there was a raccoon in the cabinets under the sink and my dad and I had to coax it out and it jumped on him... That's a whole other story though!

"Whoa! Personal bubble!" I was propelled backwards against my will, sending me hurtling straight into Obito. My brain knows what I want. Not the crashing into Obito part, the getting away from that old fart! Like, you can't just invade someone's bubble. This is code-red shit, that's what this is. I didn't sign up for two code-red encounters in a single day.

"Ack!" We both choked out. Obito fell on his butt with a 'thud' while I tumbled through the air, crashing into a wall. There was a bang, and a vase fell. It shattered, everyone cringing at the noise. Obito scrambled to his feet, not wanting to get glass in his hands and ass.

"My bad." I said in a daze, trying to blink the blur out of my eyes. I think I have more brain damage than before. The Hokage seemed unaffected by the sudden mess. "This is wonderful, Minato! All we have to do is train her, and then we've won the war, and any war after that!" The Hokage sounded like a kid on Christmas, which was very disturbing. 

His words gave me a pause. "Excuse you?" I blinked at him, no longer feeling nearly as dizzy. "How's she supposed to win the war? She just crashed into a ceiling. Her emotions are controlling her." Kakashi scoffed like the little prat he is. I scoffed back in the most mocking manner I could manage. 

"Who, she's like a secret weapon then?" Obito blinked. He must be used to ignoring Kakashi. "In theory, she could be. With enough training, she turns from a threat to an asset." Minato grinned proudly at his find. Kakashi tensed a bit, "She's a threat?"

"Yeah, she is?" Rin seemed very nervous all of a sudden. I blinked curiously too. Maybe I am a spy. Or maybe it's the fact that I can blow shit up... My anxiety, much like Kakashi, is a pain in the ass. My awkwardness also happens to be a hindrance. But seriously. I'm a kid in sweat pants and a hoodie. How am I a threat?

"If she were to get too mad or too upset, she could unintentionally push out some chakra. She has so much that if she were to release too much at once, she could blow up this entire village." The Hokage explained. "Or if she feels too threatened." Minato added, eyeing Kakashi who looked ready to slit my throat.

I sighed. "Great. Just great. I'm a bomb! Look out everyone, the depressed, awkward, emotionally unstable one could explode if they feel too strongly!" I said sarcastically.

Everyone, excluding Kakashi who only huffed, sweat dropped.