[center][b]Shikaroku Nara
Konoha Genin - Team 9[/b][/center]

[i]Damnit![/i] For what seemed like the hundredth time, Shikaroku cursed inwardly at his bad timing. He had been out late practicing the techniques that he had learned from Aiko-sama to help him with his chakra control and, as a result, he arrived home to find the note from Hiron far later than he should have.

Making his way through the streets as quickly as he could, Shikaroku could finally see the main gates ahead. It wasn't far now... Putting on an extra burst of speed he reached his destination a little short on breath. It wasn't often that he ran to a meeting, but Hiron's message made it clear that this was important, and Shikaroku was already late as it was. Pulling up to a stop, Shikaroku paused for a moment to regain his breath. Bowing his head towards his sensei and his teammate, Shikaroku finally spoke. [b]"My apologies for the delay Hiron-sensei. It will not happen again."[/b] Turning his head slightly towards Mia he still held the apologetic look on his face. [b]"It is good to see you again Mia-sama. I hope I haven't held us up."[/b]