-One year later-
-Suki's P.O.V.-   
    Today will be my first day of the Academy. Dad let me stay out the first 2 months, because I have no clue how I will be able to handle being in a classroom filled with so many people.
    "Suki, Breakfast," Dad called me. Yeah I call Kakashi Dad now. He seems more like a Dad to me than my real Dad ever was.
    I quickly take a two minute shower and change clothes. I was wearing a short white battle kimono with a light blue obi. I am wearing black knee high socks with white closed toe ninja shoes. I put my hair up in a high ponytail and attached my weapons pouch to my hip. Once I was done I ran downstairs and sat at the table. Dad gave me a bowl of cereal. We both made an agreement that Kakashi was never aloud to go anywhere near a stove during the first week I had began living here. It was a miracle that the whole apartment building didn't burn. Breakfast was done sooner than I had wished. I looked at the door nervously. I'm not so sure I can do this.
    "I can walk with you if you want." Dad gave me a closed eye smile.
    "Are you sure?" I look up at him and he gives me a nod. I smile at him and slip my hand into his. With that we begin our walk to the academy. By the time we arrived we were already ten minutes late and I had become even more nervous. I clutched his hand as I hid behind him. We stopped in front of a door that I can only assume would be my classroom. He opened the door and took a step into the room. I was still partly outside and hidden behind Kakashi so I doubt anyone would be able to see me.
    "Kakashi? Do you need something?" I couldn't see who had spoken, but I guess it was the teacher.
    "No, I just came to drop someone off." he said as he tugged my hand pulling me to his side. I use my free hand and clutch he vest as I cling to his side. I see a man with brown hair and a scar over his nose standing in front of us looking at me. He steps forward and I bury myself further into Kakashi's side. He kneels down to my level.
    "Hello there, are you my new student?" he asks kindly. I slowly nod my head yes. I look at the rest of the class to see them all staring at me. Most of the boys seemed to have hearts in their eyes, while the most of the girls just glared. I flinched at the glares. Dad gave me a worried look. I then spotted Naruto-nii who smiled and waved at me. I gave him a small smile which caused some of the boys to blush and glare at Nii-san. I suddenly felt Dad step away from me and my attention snaps to him. He notices my nervousness and bends down in front of me.
    "I have to go now, but I will pick you up after class, alright?"
    I slowly nod my head and held out my pinky. He smiled and held out his own as we made a pinky promise.
    "Okay, I have to go. Why don't you sit next to Naruto?" He says as he gets up and leaves. Once he was gone I immediately felt the full force of all the stares and became scared. My breathing became a bit more forced, and I new I was on the edge of having a panic attack, The teacher looked worried. Naruto, who saw what was happening quickly got out of his chair and ran up to me. He gave me a hug and I clung to his jacket. A minute later I calmed down and Naruto-nii released me. He still held my hand though.
    "You okay?" He asked worried. I nodded.
    "Are you okay?" Sensei asked me. I nodded my head again. He sighed with relief. "My name is Iruka. Why don't you introduce yourself to the rest of the class?"
    I turned back to who would be my classmates and said, "H-Hello my n-name is Suki H-Hatake." I then hide behind Naruto.    
    "Hatake!?" Iruka-sensei shouted in surprise. I flinched at his volume. Naruto stepped in front of me a bit, protectively. Iruka, realizing he had frightened me calmed down. "I wasn't aware there were any other Hatake's left other that Kakashi."
    "Well there are." Naruto said still a bit protective. Iruka's eyes widened at his tone. Naruto-nii then pulled me over to his desk where I sat down in the seat next to him. Through out class I held Nii-san's hand only letting go to scribble down a few notes. By the end of class I was ready to go. I have no clue how I will last till graduation, but I will somehow. I want to become a ninja. No I need to. I have to make sure I can defend myself and those I care about. I don't want anything to happen like the situation with my parents ever again. As soon as Iruka-sensei dismissed us half the class swarmed my desk. I pinkette I vaguely recognize from somewhere came up as close to my face as she could with Naruto blocking her and yelled, "Is there anyone here you like!?" The entire group of people quieted down eager to here my answer. Unfortunately for them I was too scared of so many people so close to me to respond. Naruto-nii was trying desperately to get them to go away. The pinkette got her arm passed Naruto and slammed her hand on my desk, "Answer the question!" She screeched. I whimpered in fear.        
    When Naruto heard it he snapped. "BACK OFF!" he demanded in a tone that left no room for question. They all took a step back not expecting that their hyperactive knuckle-headed ninja to act like this. To seem so threatening and even dangerous. Over the years Naruto has taken it upon himself to always protect me, and I will be forever grateful for that. But that is one of the reasons why I need to get stronger. I want to get strong enough to where I can protect him.
    "N-Naruto! You can't talk to us like that!" Pinky Shrieked. I flinched. Naruto-nii grabbed my hand and pulled me away from the crowd. My legs were shaking from fear. He noticed this and as soon as we exited the classroom he stopped walking.
    "You want to ride on my back." He said it more as a statement then a question as he kneeled down in with his back to me. I quickly got on and put my head on his shoulder as he stood up. After that he began walking outside. We went towards the front gates where Dad was standing reading his strange orange book that he won't let me look at. He must have heard us approaching, because he put his book away and looked over at us. When he saw me on Naruto's back his eyes filled with worry as he hurried over.
    "Suki! Are you alright?" Dad asked worriedly.
    "She's fine. When class ended most of the student crowded the desk and overwhelmed her. I think Sakura's yelling is what scared her the most."
    "Sakura?" I asked.
    "The pink haired one." Nii-san answered. I nodded, my head still resting against his shoulder.
    "How about we go get some ramen?" Kakashi asked trying to distract me from the traumatic experience that had just occurred.
    "RAMEN!!!" Naruto shouted excitedly as he began running with me wrapping my arms around his neck holding on for dear life. I heard Dad chuckle as he ran beside us keeping up with Naruto effortlessly. I mean we are only 7 years old.
    At Ichiraku's Ramen Naruto ate 5 bowls of miso ramen. I ate 1 bowl along with Dad. I honestly don't know where he puts it.
    "More please!" Never mind he has eaten 6 bowls. I giggle a bit as I watch my "brother" shovel in his food. He stops for a second to give me a smile before continuing to eat. Maybe I can suffer through the Academy. To be able to protect them.
My family.....