You know, before I wrote this, I paused to read over your responses again. Just now I realized how bad an idea that was since now I REALLY want to be to the Chuunin part of the Naruto series T^T. Thankfully getting close in Cursrd Saint.

I really liked being able to get a look into Ayako's past. It let us see a big difference between her then and now. That Uchihas really messed with her confidence. Reading how she was believing she was weak made me want to find Fugaku and strangle him. After all, he deserves it. But Nishiyo is awesome enough I don't have to. I'm really glad she was there to help Ayako out. Now I want to know what Etsuyo and Yumika had to do for their training. Hehe. The end with Sasuke being her reason to be strong was so sweet.

Again we get to see the differences between Sasuke and Ayako. She seems to be a lot more open to showing her feelings whereas Sasuke hides his. I'm not sure if this is because she was absent for the massacre or if it's just how she is. Like how nervous and ramble-y she was when asking about the apartment. And I loved how Sasuke never really answered so she went through all of that rambling. And Sasuke sure is getting a lot of hugs recently XD. Their interaction in the morning was fun to read. It's almost like she never left. Haha. I loved her inclusion to hearing about the Chuunin exams. Because of it I got the chance to read her reaction to Kakashi's lateness. Which was hilarious. And to Naruto's..... Narutoness. He's a weirdo, but I love him. Wonder if Ayako will ever get used to the knucklehead.

So we finally get to learn about Ayako. I liked all the characters in this. Sakura being the only one to know about the story is very like her, and Naruto just irritating people is expected. Apparently people like her who apparently doesn't like being interrupted. Then Sasuke is just Mr. Cool-Kid-Wannabe. Anyway, so that's how it is? Children of Mother Nature? It's a very interesting tale that takes a figure we already have partial knowledge of because, well, it's Mother Nature. So they don't even know where the lightning one is? I toyed with the idea of Sasuke, but Ayako is older. Unless the age thing doesn't matter now..... Gah - I wanna know. Got some answers only to have more questions. Not at all nice.

Great chapter. Other than the usual grammar/spelling mistakes, I didn't see anything needed to be pointed out.

Author's Response: I know the feeling. -_- There are so many other parts to this story that are already written up and I just want to get to posting them but I can because I'm only this far. The struggles... Ayako's personality is that way for both reasons. She was gone for so long and now that she 'exists' she feels she can finally talk to more people about herself, and also because she's just mouthy. I was slightly laughing as I wrote her awkwardness but I thought it was appropriate to add and Sasuke needs some hugs from his sister! It's been years! I'm glad Sakura, Sasuke, and Naruto were written non ooc-like. Keeping them in character when I have multiple ideas as to what they could say can be difficult sometimes, so thanks for letting me know you liked them. Anyway, that's how it is. They're the Children of Mother Nature. I thought it'd be a fun little idea and power to add into the story considering almost all shinobi have a nature type. Why can't there be those who take it to the next level, you know? By the way, age actually doesn't matter and the whole process will be covered in the Arc coming up later on. I am evil when it comes to confusing people and making them have many questions. Hopefully I don't blow it by not being able to answer them all. I think I will. As usual, it was a pleasure to read your comments. Thank you, Sasaui and I can't wait to read what else you think about this. :)