There was no need to take notice of anyone else as the most important person to her in this moment was currently leaning on her for support. The wave of relief filled her body as they entered the walls of the Leaf Village and started towards Kakashi’s home. Thank goodness they could finally rest, and with how badly Kakashi seemed to be feeling, the sooner they got him home the better. 

Her head jerked upwards at the mention of The Demon of the Bloody Mist, her eyes expanding wide as she stared at the profile of the man leaning on her. [i]WHAT?![/i] Her mind nearly exploded and while she lacked the strength to scream out in surprise, that surprise was clearly all over her face as she scanned his. Did he take on The Demon of the Bloody Mist?! Obviously if he did he won or he wouldn’t have returned to the village and, honestly, his gennin would probably be dead. Instead here he was battered, bruised, and injured worse for wear and yet he still hurried to help her. 

When prompted to move closer, their sides touching one another, she did so without any hesitation. Her free hand moved to the arm around her shoulders and placed her hand gently on top of his. Her hand squeezed his softly in response to his squeeze. They were not dead, and that was something to be thankful for. “I think I’ll take you up on that.”

Arriving at his house the door flung open and the three kids were quick to exit. 

[color=pink]“Kakashi-sensei and Airi! You’re back.” The first verbal response was from Sakura who seemed rather surprised to see the both of them together.[/color]

[color=blue]Sasuke was the first to take in the situation and began to push the other two away from the door. “Move you morons.”[/color]

[color=yellow]“What? Hey! Sasuke quit it would ya! I wanna know what happened! Let me go!” Naruto shouted in annoyance as he was pushed from blocking the doorway.[/color] 

With the help from the understanding Sasuke, Airi led Kakashi inside and helped him find himself to a couch. “Sakura, can you come here please?” She called out as she stood up and started towards Kakashi’s bathroom. “I’m going to need your help. Please bring some bandage wrap.”

The girls disappeared into the bathroom and the call bathroom echoed.

[color=pink]“Oh my goodness Airi! You’re bruised bad!”[/color]

“I’m okay, it’s just tender…”

[color=pink]“What happened?” The conversation softened and the volume decreased, good ears could hear it but not many could.[/color]

“Long story short, I got kicked pretty hard in the ribs twice. I think I might have a broken rib but a wrap will help.”

[color=pink]“Shouldn’t you go to the hospital?”[/color]

“No I’m okay, just pin up the wrap; the sooner I have support on my ribs the sooner I can feel better.” A small hiss left Airi’s voice and a frantic apology came from Sakura.  “I’m okay, it’s just tender.” Airi’s voice was sweet and reassuring as the door opened and the blonde could be seen pulling her shirt back down, the glimpses of a white bandage could be seen before she finished pulling the shirt down. 

Her gaze moved to the kids, they looked battered and beaten and tired themselves but they’re not dead. A small sigh and a wave of relief moved through her as she looked at all of their faces including Kakashi’s, thank god everyone was safe. A smile moved across her face as she looked at the kids. “I’m glad you’re all okay.”