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((Well one isn't auto fail, so i'm not sure i need to roll, but i will and do a dodge post just in case ))

Amane kept a cheery grin on her face, slowly becoming more calm. Though she was frustrated at the fact that her foot met nothing but air. Even with this frustration she didn't let her positive emotion flutter. Even as the haunting song echoed throughout the bamboo thicket, she didn't let it psych her out, she refused to let it get to her. Even though it was a little scary, the way that she moved, and the way that she felt this situation wasn't even worth taking seriously. She was singing for christ sakes! As she started to bring her foot down, she looked towards the girl, seeing she was doing the smart option, and trying to knock Amane off of her feet.

She avoided this by simply hopping, and doing a spin around in mid air so she could land on the other side of her, only chuckling as if the attack was nothing more than a childish joke. In a way she was glad that the Witch wasn't taking this seriously, for it was that attitude that was helping her calm down.

(( 1D20[13] + Dodge[7]= 20 ))

Theme Song: Combat Theme

Hp: 7/10

Interesting...

She stopped only long enough to observe.

The aura around the other had changed... Certainly Haruka could not see chakra yet, with her limit sleeping like the dragons of legend in their treasure-trove caves, but it was almost as if the smaller girl's demeanor was growing...more...calm? As if the other had realized fighting her with hatred would not work... But the brief moment of wonder would cost her her defensive guard, as Amane resumed attack...

Tch.

That girl, her speed increased!

Take the strike, and return it...

Dodge: 1d20 (1) + Dodge [1]

(( Damage ))

Amane only smiled as she felt her foot sink into the soft stomach of the girl. It was a strange thing, she had expected her to feel hard and cold, like glass. She had almost expected a blow to make her shatter, however none of that happened. Her stomach was soft and comfortable, like a girls should be. Through her thin shoes she could almost feel her body warmth... Was she a human after all? She kept a smile up as her foot fell on the ground, knowing that the girl was likely to retaliate angrily. However she didn't waver from her casual position. She just kept her hands at her side, not bothering to move them. Though it seemed as though she was being laid back, it was actually quite the opposite...

With a smile on her face, she continued to ignore the girls statement, or rather the human sound of it. She had trusted her at first, however the bird still had to be avenged. Though... Was it possible her kicks were breaking that exterior of hers? Realistically, this was just a childish dream of Amane's However at that age, childish dreams were what motivated you every morning. She brought her left foot back, bending it till it was at her hip, and then pointed with her knee at the girl. Her arm was still out stretched, leaving her side wide open for a blow. Even if i beat you, are you going to change? She asked with a slight curiosity.

In a swift movement she kicked out, hoping to hit the girl right in the soft side. It was a great place to aim for since even for people who worked out it was part of the weaker part of the abs, ones that were harder to make into rocks. Certainly this would be a good place to throw a kick.

((1D20[14] + Taijutsu[2]= 16 ))

(( Damage, will edit ))

Her foot sunk deep into her side, a powerful blow it was! Amane's foot quickly went back to the ground, and there she was again, standing laid back and retaking her casual stance in time for the next attack. She looked into the girls eyes as she spoke of being an Uchiha. Naturally, Amane didn't believe her at all. The only Uchiha she had ever heard of was Ichi, and she didn't think he had a child. It he did, she'd certainly be younger than this girl, right? Either way it didn't make sense, she didn't fit the profile Amane imagined. She adjusted her stance, quickly detecting that the girl was probably trying to get away from her. It seemed a silly notion that she would try it, then again she wasn't familiar with Amane's speed. She would have to show her sometime.

She rose an eyebrow at what the Witch, Harumi said. Eh? Baka! I didn't ask if i could change an Uchiha! Why don't you listen, idiot! As she spoke, it was obvious that she didn't think she was an Uchiha. And since she didn't really registrar it when Harumi had first spoken it, she had pretty much forgotten it in those few seconds. Though she did chuckle at her being called naive. It was as though even with her statements she still didn't believe it was hopeless. Shucks, here i thought you were going to be peaceful. Well, i was going to tie you to a tree over night. But now i see i'm going to have to do something else... The idea had just come to her. She had no way to keep her from going around, causing pain and hurt to everyone. As far as she could tell, there was only one solution. After this fight, i take you with me, and i become your guardian. Least for a little while anyways. She spoke with a sure look in her eyes. The only way she could see her from keeping harm from everything around her, was bringing her along with Amane. The only risks she could see with this plan were getting her neck slit in her sleep, and the fact she really didn't want to spend more than five minutes with this woman...

(( Haha sorry, I was actually reading your background while posting, and Haruka's mom is Hanami. So i sort of slurred them together by accident and i guess i was just familiar with the name Harumi so that's what came out XD ))

Amane looked at her, with a somewhat cheerful expression. She was back to her optimistic self, even if she was still enraged about the bird. She just now allowed herself to calm down, and return to her cheery demeanor. In truth she didn't know anything about how an Uchiha looked. Her family had been a bunch of messengers, not ninjas. All she knew about Ichi were stories from her father. Strangely enough he had always just described and talked about character, not looks. As far as she knew the Uchiha weren't an especially renowned clan outside of Ichi. Come to think of it, she hadn't heard of any aside from him... She nodded her head, smiling warmly.

Nah, he's not a liar. He's a good man, my dad trusted him! And he wouldn't trust just anybody! She was oblivious to the fact that her family was known as the most gullible family in the world. Smiling, she put her tongue out in an almost joking manner Neh! I know more than you, idiot! She laughed cheerfully, it was hard to tell if she was out of her stance or not, it being such a casual fighting stance. She looked into the girls pretty eyes, with her shining green ones Help? I just said i'm going to kick your a** every time you try this! It was odd, to hear those words with such a smile on her face. She then added, deciding she couldn't pull off the act tough routine well. But, i suppose if i was making an attempt to help... It would be because you're part of this world, therefore you're worth helping. Her smile never faded, not for an instant. So you want to go home peacefully? I'll even let you go tell that family you kicked my a**. I don't really care. You'll be at the academy tomorrow, wont you? I need to keep an eye on you, right?

((So i guess we fought all night? ))
[[Spring 2nd, early morning, Year 105 ]]
(( 8/10 HP ))

Amane smirked, not saying anything more to the girl. Just smiling as she turned around and walked off to her home. And with that Amane let out a grand yawn, one that could be heard throughout the entire bamboo thicket. Man so much for making friends... Haruka... I'll remember the name... This was a lie, she never was able to remember a persons name. She looked at the trail of blood she had caused and sighed. It didn't bring the bird back, it didn't change it's horrible death. It's torture. It didn't change anything. In a way she expected this result... But then, why did she do it? If she knew nothing good would come of it, then why? Tears began to flood in her eyes, she knew why. She was angry, angry that someone could take death so lightly. As they dripped down her cheeks, she began to think of her mother, and how she'd broken her promise... She thought of how she let herself be weak, why did this happen? Haruka walked off seeming fine, why did Amane feel like this?

She let out a yell of frustration, though she had been acting calm in the second half of the fight, it didn't change how she would felt. The only reason was now there was no one around, she could express her feelings all she wanted. A lightning fast kick came from her hips, being shot directly at the bamboo shoot. The speed in which her body moved made it so the little droplets of tears flickered off of her face, and onto the ground.

Chopping Wood
Shimagakure always needs a steady supply of wood for the colder seasons! Using your bare hands, chop timber in half. You have to hit the wood at precisely the right spot or risk shattering all the bones in your hand. Also a great exercise to train your toughness!
1d20 + Taijutsu
DC: 10 + Taijutsu
Train: 2/3
DC Fail: -2 Hp

the next bamboo shoot snapped in two, and she fell to her knees, facing the ground. The dead bird was a few feet away, it's blood smelt bad. Not rotten, it had just been killed. But the insides of about just any creature were pleasant. Tears fell on the ground as Amane continued to ask herself things with no answer, as she continued to hope and wish. What could she do? If this is what fighting made her feel like, then could she keep on doing it? She looked around the bamboo thicket, just to make sure no one was watching, or in ear sight, and she yelled. She screamed and kicked, throwing a tantrum that only a child could. Finally after a few minutes, she fell on her side, and curled up into a little ball. Sniffling she lay there, staring at the dead bird on the ground, not saying anything. This was her time to let out emotions, soon she would be laughing cheerfully in the academy, so she was aloud to have this time to mourn... Right?

She chuckled, though choked with tears and hardship as she spoke to herself: So much for making friends...

[[ Training complete! ]]