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Rei managed to keep himself sitting in his seat when Nayami pat him on the back. She seemed to be getting a little loose with her words mentioning her feelings toward her family. It wasn't exactly unheard of how much she hated her father, but why was a somewhat different story. There were some saying that Nayami had pushed the facts out of her mind and didn't remember herself.

"Nayami-sama, I believe you should get some sake to go, you are starting to say things you may not want others to know about." He remarked, looking up at the Arashikage. "Oh, I still need to report my findings." He added, sitting up straight suddenly as he remembered the whole reason he'd left before.

“After them! Kill the foul demon-spawn!”

The words echo through the hollow forest as my brother tries dragging me through the trees, forcing me to try and keep up. My sister’s large shawl draped about my bare shoulders, I shiver in the darkness of the night, forcing myself to try to forget the frozen look of terror in Tiro’s eyes as she fell before me through the stone pass. Glancing up at Gonu’s face, I can sense both his worry and fear, even as his young face is set in stone as we race away from our burning village.

‘None of this would have happened if we stayed in the village. None of this would have happened…’ The thoughts echo through my head as I stumble over a fallen branch, falling down hard and scrapping my knee till the sting and smell of blood races to my senses. Without missing a beat, my brother’s strong arms wrap about my small body, picking me up to continue running, even as the smell of fire blanket the air, mixed with the sounds of dogs.

“Kumi, we are going to have to separate. It will be harder for them to track both of us, making survival much more likely.” Tears begin to swell my eyes at my brother’s simple words, knowing all too well the truth behind them even as he stops and helps me regain my balance on the ground. Reaching into his side bag, a flash of steel reflects the moonlight as he forces my sister’s Kunai into my hands. Then, staring into my eyes for a long moment, Gonu embraces me quickly, forcing all my breath out of my young body. Even as he starts to pull away, I can feel the warmth of his tears sinking through Tiro’s shawl, despite him trying to hide his emotions.

“Race south until the sun rises and the birds sing once again. I love you, little sister…” His words, dying out as he tries to swallow his sadness, I feel my own tears sting my eyes as I watch my brother race off in the darkness, leaving me alone in the woods with only my sister’s prized weapon and memories to keep me safe.



My breath caught in my throat, my eyes open quickly to the sounds of birds singing their morning praise to the morning, knowing well that I have made it through another night. Closing my eyes slowly, my breathing slowly returns to normal as I listen carefully to the songs of the forest to calm my nerves and sooth my mind, before slowly standing up from within the field of wild flowers I chose to rest in. Taking in the flood of color, I watch intensely as what seems like thousands of butterflies take to the air, dancing on the wind and welcoming me to the new day.

Smiling slightly, I lean down and grab my naginata after securing the blades in their hidden compartments within the long handle, strapping it onto my back along with my small pack of supplies. With one more glance at the beautiful morning sky, I carefully make my way through the field and toward the trees once more, heading toward the road hidden within their protective arms to lead me to my final destination.

((I figure she is outside of the village ^^'))

“Eh, good idea, who knows who could be listening in.” Rubbing her hands to together Nayami seemed to take a moment to think, her eyes slightly narrowing as she looked over at the bar tender. “Hmm I’ll take…four more bottles please.” The Kage replied accidentally holding up five fingers instead.

The bar tender could easily tell that Nayami was drunk but he didn’t dare give her any signs of protest, her angered could be triggered at any moment now.
Placing the four bottles upon the table he gave her a quick bow before slinking into the back.

“Right, thanks.” She replied with a lopsided smile as she messily reached down into one of her pockets. Pulling out some money she tossed it upon the wooden table, it seemed to be a lot more then she needed, but Nayami didn’t really care.

Gathering the bottles within her arms she carried all four cradled within her limbs as they began to walk away from the village. “Soo Rei, what did you learn?” She asked as she brought one of the full bottles to her lips, not bothering to be tedious and poor the liquid into a separate cup.

She didnt notice him blush or anything since she had her eyes closed and her arms crossed. Nodding silently she opened her eyes and stared at the boy. "Very well, I'll help, but first, a bit about me. My name is Leina Ayashii Tsumi, but just call me Leina or Lei whichever you preffer. Im not one who easily comforts people and also Im one who doesnt show emotion quite easily" she said and was beginning to move once again. "Whats your name?" she asked, even though he said he didnt know anything else, he must at least know his own name.

"Oh, and if you are going to be with me, like following around and such, be prepared to bump into the Arashikage of this village. Im one of her many ninja, and one of her few medical ninja." she nodded and then looked behind to the boy "Also...Before I forget....Are you hungry?" she asked looking at her side bag taking out money just incase he said yes. He also needed a bit of a refresh and also she had to take him to the Arashikage. Maybe then Nayami would tell her what to do, maybe tell her to take the boy to the Grotto or the Shrine maybe.

You do know you’re an idiot, right? Sighing, even as Yitnoru’s words echo from deep within my mind, I shift the weight on my back slightly to avoid discomfort as my shoulders muscles begin to bunch. The path, being a lot farther then I originally predicted from the village, was bare of any forms of life as I made my way down the dirt path.

You know I am right Kumi. Let’s just turn back before things get messy, like the last village. Smiling slightly, as my internal companions words almost seem as if it was a plead, I shake my head slowly in disagreement.

“We will never know, till we try. Just because the last four villages drove us out does not mean this one will be so…close minded? We are so far away from where we started; I doubt anyone here will even know what the heck we are.” My words, barley a whisper, seem to silent Yitnoru for the moment, yet a uneasy feeling begins to grow in the pit of my stomach.

Isn’t that what you said last time? And wasn’t it last time that we ended up having to fight for our lives on the way out? Narrowing my eyes slightly, I pause for a second, letting the dirt dig up around the grids of my boots.

“You do know that you don’t always have to be right, right? How was I to know that there was someone who can sense demons? Besides, it is your fault anyway.”

My fault? My fault? Excuse me, but just how is it my fault? If I recall correctly, it was you who chose to become the center of attention by helping every man, woman, and child who were too lazy to get off their rears and fend for themselves. I was not the one wanting to help; it was you. Sighing again, I cross my arms and roll my eyes back into my head, staring into Yitnoru’s red eyes within.

“You are the one who is the demon here. I’m just a person caught in the middle. Don’t make me have to find someone to exercises you. Trust me, I would.” My eyes focusing in my head on Yitnoru’s, he finally falls back deeper into my mind, his eyes fading back in defeat. Rolling my eyes back toward the world, I start walking again, this time more proudly and defiant with my head held high.

Liar.

((Italics = thoughts. ^^ Just incase people dont understand my weird way of thinking ^^'))

Having given up fighting with my friend for now, I stop behind the closest trees to the village, looking towards it with curiosity. The idea of being rejected again still hangs within my mind, as well as the thought of people physically attacking me. Still, I swallow my pride as best I can as my hands move quickly in a way I learned years ago from my sister, before stepping into the shadows.

There’s nothing to lose in trying, now is there? Bulk up Kumi, you can do this. The shadows, wrapping about me, merge me into the world’s beautiful canvas as I step from one shadow to another.

Standing just outside the gates, I eye the people inside more closely before stepping through the threshold of the strange village of storms.

Are we there yet or have you changed your mind to go back? Glaring in my mind at Yitnoru, I calmly push myself deeper into the village, before arriving near the village center. Then, choosing a deserted location, I quietly step out, blinking at the sun as the shadows fade away from me.

“Okay, I’m in. Now what do I do?”

The sunlight shining off the band hidden within the folds of my bandana and locks of my hair, I force myself to relax to the best of my abilities. Breathing in the rich scent of food mixed in harmony with the world’s natural scents, I sigh softly well taking in my surroundings quickly.

My shoulders falling as my body actions fall into sync with those around me, I walk silently towards a low wall off to the side of the busy center. Jumping quickly and gracefully, landing on the narrow brick, I calm my breathing and begin watching those around me more, taking in their voices, their smells, and their simple actions toward each other.

“This place seems harmonious enough, Yitnoru. No one seems to sense us, and if they did, if they do not alert hoards at a time, they will soon walk by without a glance of our presence. This should be the perfect place, no?”

Whatever, Kumi. You still need to alert those of the higher Shinobi to your presences on purpose, wither it be harmonious or not. People sent you on this quest for a reason and it wasn’t to explore, despite your mind wondering so much. You are here to learn. Therefore, you need to find a teacher. Visit the Kage or something. Just, for heaven’s sake, get off your arse and do something!

“Yitnoru, shut up. I’m not going to just bound up to the next important looking person and say, ‘where do I sign?!’ This takes smoothness here. Something your kind might not understand. Now, if you don’t mind…” Crossing my arms, I feel a bit of a sting in the back of my mind as if Yitnoru tries to fight against me to force me to do something again.

My kind? Hello, I’m part of your kind, remember? Two souls are two lives? My kind is your kind, so get use it already.

“You do know I hate you sometimes, right?” Smiling in triumph, I blush a deep crimson as I notice two children watching me talk to myself. Waving slightly, I pull my headband over my eyes slightly, completely embarrassed.

You know you love me.

((*hopes people doesn't see this as spamming...I was bored and just wrote...finally popped online to post it...sorry ^^ Anyone free for me/my character to bug? XD))