It's only took a minute or so to get to the main household of the Nara clan. Lead by Shikaku who seemed to want to get me away from all his stareing clansmen.

However Shikaku himself seemed to look at me in a new light. Judging from his reaction, my stunt with the Deer gained me the respect of the whole clan for reasons I have yet to understand. So I desided not too look far into it and just go with the flow... attempting to NOT get any more attention drawn to me.

When we arived I could smell the food wafting from what I assumed to be the kitchen. "Wow you weren't kidding when you said we where almost late" I mumbled as I stood there waiting for the two Nara to take off there shoes sence I didn't wear any.

Before eather of them could respond a female voice ,who I believe to most likely be shika's mother, called from the kitchen. "What took you so long!! I just finished up the curry so your lucky you came in when you did"

Shikaku walked into the kitchen as his son explained to me "that's my mom" he sighed "shes troublesome so be careful not to get on her bad side"

I mock saluted,"I'll do my best" I rolled my eyes "what all have you guys told her about me?" I asked wondering if she has anymore information on me than I do her... which adds up to absolutely zero.

"Not much, I prefer to Come home and take a nap. Dad dosent usually get home tell late. All she really know is that I finally made a friend other than choji and she wanted to meet you"

"Did you warn her? You know about all this" I said jesturing to all of me knowing he knew what I ment.

"Well I tryed but she cut me off half way through. I don't know about Dad" he shrugged "why do you ask?"

"I'm trying to figure out if she's gonna freeze when she first sees me.."

To this he didn't respond imideatly and just thought about it "you know I'm not sure... only one way to find out"

And so he led me to the dining room where his mother was setting out plates as her husband set out the pot of curry.

It was then she spotted me. She stopped in her setting of the table and just stared at me. I gave a shy wave as shika introduces me "mom this is Yuko"

It seemed Shikaku was about to add something to the conversation when, to my surprise, the female Nara papered in front of me at chunin speeds.

Making a circle around me she inspected just about every inch of me. Lifting up my arms and pushing back my coat sleeves to get a better look. She even ended up lifting my shirt a bit to reveil my stomach (ignoring the desperate and embarrassed cry of "Mom!!!" From shikamaru as he looked away from the scene) and lastly cupped my face in her hands absently running her thumb over my scars as she did on my arm and stumac just moments earlier.

I was in a state of shock. I was only beginning to get used to a friendly hello from people like inoichi and choza but this woman... she didn't even bother and just began inspecting me.

When at last she spoke. I'm not sure what I was expecting, but It sure as hell wasn't this. "OH YOU POOR CHILD WHAT HAPPEND TO YOU! !!" I blinked, the only thing that came to mind was WHAT the HECK

I blinked at her as I was suddenly pulled into an embrace by a woman I don't even know. "No child should have gone through so much"

"You don't even know me... we just met" I Finally squeeked out

"I don't have to. All I need to know is you doesn't get those scars willingly" she began to tear up "You obviously wernt raised in a proper environment for a young lady"

Shikaku desided he had to put his 2 cents in "her father wouldn't be happy if you told him that Yoshino" shikamaru nodded in agreement, obviously remembering the times Pa has come to pick me up from school.

"What kinda parent would allow this to happen" she protested

I shook my head "there was Nothing pa could have done to stop it. It's not his fault"

"Even so!!!" She now gave me room to breath but held me at arms langth. "I need to have a strongly worder talk with this man"

At this her son and husband began to protest "no no don't do that mom."

"Now Yoshino don't be so rash"

"Oh and why not" she let go of me and crossed her arms across her chest "no young lady should look like this. I mean look at her not only is she covered in scars but her hair is all choppy and uneven, and her cloths... they obviously haven't been washed in at least a week if not more."

I blinked and looked down at my self observing that what she said was true however "What's wrong with my hair? " I said pouting a bit as I pulled a bit on my short hair "its easy to take care of and Pa said he thought it was cute"

"That.." she sighed "only proves my point. You need a better role modle"

"What's wrong with Pa being my role model. He's done great so far"

Here shikamaru added "troublesome. .. Yuko I've seen your dad... for you he's perfect, in the eyes of others " he trailed off

Thankfully (or unfortunately ) his mother took over the conversation "who is your father anyway"

Shikaku by this point was rubbing his temples as he watched my first encounter with his wife. "Yoshino let me properly introduce you to the talk of the Intelligence division and for that matter the village." He sighed and jestured to me "this is Yuko Morino. She's Ibiki daughter"

After a few moments of shock "that would explain alot" she shook her head "still its not right, I didn't even know that grumpy old Morino..." I looked at her a bit dissaproving ly but said nothing "had a kid"

"Non of us did" Shikaku shrugged "but what happens happens. Even if non of us are aware of it"