Board Thread:Hikari Uchiha/@comment-24479578-20160828064805/@comment-24479578-20160828064827

HitomiHyuga [HU] ‘Tired. So tired.’ The thought swam through the child’s mind as her steps became slower and slower with each passing hour. Six days she had been traveling both on the road and on off beaten trails. With each step it seemed that she had dragged her back foot to reach the front with the next step. Her feet hurt. Her cheeks and arms were sunburned. Bruises began to radiate from below her right eye and along her cheek bone. Her left arm had been bandaged from the elbow down to her wrist very sloppily but it was good enough to keep the wounds on her forearm from becoming dirty and infected. Holding her arm against her chest, she breathed very slowly and cautiously. With each inhale it felt like daggers going through her side. That couldn’t have been a good thing she said to herself while she looked ahead and tried to continue to stay focused on the road ahead.

Not even six hours ago she had been attacked by bandits while trying to follow the mountainous path that lead to the next village on her journey. This journey was her life and if she were to die while trying to continue on it, then it was a death that she could be proud of. At least she would have tried. What was she to find at this journey’s end? A treasure more precious than any silver, gold or gems. Her brother. Taken from her by their father when she was just five and still holding on to the skirts of their mother. But it was too soon for her to let that journey end just yet. She was only six days into her searching and had heard not a word about Takuya from any of the places she had visited so far and she refused to think the worst.

The Uchiha child continued to take step after step while she looked ahead and squinted her eyes. There in the distance was the entrance to Kumogakure. Not sure if she was happy to almost be there or not, she picked up speed and forced herself to move. It was not a wise idea and only caused her to start taking shallow quick breaths. She began to feel dizzy but pushed herself to continue only faster to get there. “Almost..” She panted.”there…” The gates were so blurry in her sight that it felt as if it were a dream, that she had imagined them being there.

The guard at the gate had called out to her to state her name and business but she ignored them and continued to walk through the gate. Both of them looked to each other then looked to her as she continued on to the main road of the village. By now the quick breaths had caused her to become very dizzy and her feet were too heavy for her to lift. Stumbling over her own feet, she fell forward and hit the ground beneath her. Her head hitting rather hard on the ground causing her to be knocked out. The guard had chased after her and when she fell over, went to get a Medic. [HU]

[TU]Within the cloudy day, the time was about mid afternoon, a young soul at the age of about 26 was working and training on his physical condition to make sure he was never sloppy when in combat. The black hair following his movements, as it was shaggy and tied into a ponytail. His eyes, seemed restless and different in general as he had been on his own for many years, fending by himself for survival alone. This man was known as Takuya, his attire being the same as usual, a purple trench coat in which covered under the rest of his shinobi clothes, which were all tainted in black. He possessed of a tannish bag in which was strapped over his shoulder and followed his movement’, inside said bag would be many items for his survival, his weapons, scrolls, and even food plus water.

He stood up as he began walking towards the outskirts of Kumogakure, as he personally had sworn an ally ship to assist them as a private mercenary. He had done this to easily assure his survival, and have money to buy the essentials, like water and food especially. That was beside the point, he would be allowed inside the village at the cost of being completely anonymous and unknown. Due to the fact that Takuya being there would cause major problems for Kumogakure due to the fact Takuya was a rogue from the Konohagakure.

He sighed softly as he began walking back towards the village from the training ground. His pace was slow, but steady at all times as it never strayed from being consistent. His hand reached into his bag and pulled a bottle of water out, quickly taking a swig of it and drinking it till about half way, before putting it away. Takuya himself had come to notice a commotion far off ahead. He sighed as he performed the transformation jutsu to change his appearance before being noticeable in the distance. Doing this would allow him to fool the guardians of the entrance and even fool the barrier as the Raikage had allowed him the knowledge of learning the barrier jutsu to unlock and enter without alerting anyone. He came close and seemed like nothing but a traveler.

He walked up to the gates and noticed a younger girl ahead of him, the look of the said girl was different, but at first he didn’t really recognize her. He spoke to the guards and said; “I will take her to the infirmary, you guys can continue doing your job, I will handle this.” The guards nodded as he proceeded to pick her up and carry her deeper into the village. As he walked her face began to flood memories in his head. The face was so familiar, but the girl he was carrying was too old for him to recognize so easily. After all she was only 5 when they were together as he had yet to realize this girl was his younger sister. She had grown so much it wasn’t fathomable that Takuya would be completely surprised to end up finding out it was her. He arrived near an alleyway where people never walked by. He placed her down softly and attempted to give her water, he was confused as to who this girl was. His transformation jutsu was still active as he was curious to see what this girl was doing all the way out here. He had yet to notice it was an uchiha on top of the fact it was his sister. Takuya had been gone for a good time it had been years on top of years since he saw his sister. But he was now waiting until she woke up to ask her questions; if she did he would ask “Hey! What’s your name?” He asked with an innocent tone, of course this would only happen if all the events had happened. So if she had allowed him to pick her up all the events would lead to this. [TU]

<p dir="ltr" style="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;line-height:1.38;"><span style="font-weight:400;font-size:14.6667px;font-family:Arial;color:rgb(0,0,0);white-space:pre-wrap;">[HU] Hikari had been picked up and carried by some unknown stranger. Her head lulled back causing her raven hair to drape over his arm and she felt the up and down motion of being carried while the other person was walking. She hurt all over and now the added jostling was only making her head hurt more. Not really sure if she wanted to know who had her, she just rested until she had been placed down in the alleyway.

<p dir="ltr" style="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;line-height:1.38;"><span style="font-weight:400;font-size:14.6667px;font-family:Arial;color:rgb(0,0,0);white-space:pre-wrap;">Her head rested against the wall as she came in and out of consciousness. Her eyes didn’t want to open when she came back to reality for the few minutes while hearing the stranger’s questions. Thinking it was one of the guards from the front gate, she took a deep breath and cried out a bit when she had stretched out her chest. Her arm went around her chest as she slowly and cautiously let out her breath trying to ease the pain as much as she possibly could. Once she had eased the pain back, her mind started moving slowly. She was being asked who she was. If it were the guards, they’d want to know what a child was doing all the way from home and get in contact with her family once they’d find out her last name. She couldn’t have that. Not when she had waited so long.

<p dir="ltr" style="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;line-height:1.38;"><span style="font-weight:400;font-size:14.6667px;font-family:Arial;color:rgb(0,0,0);white-space:pre-wrap;">Her eyes were still closed as she took a sip of the water that was offered her. It was a bit more time to come up with something. Perhaps a nickname. She didn’t have to answer them with a last name did she? Slowly, her onyx hues opened for a moment to a world that was blurry and still unfocused. The dark image of the stranger was there before her but she couldn’t make anything out as far as detail. It was of no use. Closing her eyes once more, she whispered in an exhausted tone. “Kari…” That was all she would say in response to his question. There was no reason to give him any other information as she rested against the coolness of the wall. [HU]

<p dir="ltr" style="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;line-height:1.38;"><span style="font-weight:400;font-size:14.6667px;font-family:Arial;color:rgb(0,0,0);white-space:pre-wrap;">[TU]Takuya had noticed the girl had awaken, him asking his question leading to her responding with her name. He raised an eye brow as he scratched his chin lightly in response to what she said. He played with the name whispering it softly to himself “Kari…” He sighed as he couldn’t quite put his finger on the situation at hand. He sighed softly once more leading to him asking her “I see what brings you out here Kari?” He asked with a calm tone as he stood up and started scratching his chin waiting for her response, Takuya couldn’t really give his appearance as he was wanted and only allowed in Kumogakure, if he disguised himself. His transformation was pretty basic, as he looked like a regular villager from Kumogakure. He then added “My name is Kuro” He said with a calm expression hoping she would take the nick name instead of his real name. He didn’t want to give his real identity as it wasn’t the right time. His dull black eyes still visible as he seemed used to seeing death and nothing, but combat. He smiled trying to give her a warming feeling of being trusted as he had no ill will or intent. He kept himself collected as he waited for her response as he was curious onto why a younger girl was out here so far from home. [TU]

<p dir="ltr" style="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;line-height:1.38;"><span style="font-weight:400;font-size:14.6667px;font-family:Arial;color:rgb(0,0,0);white-space:pre-wrap;">[HU] Slowly, she opened her eyes once more and looked to him.Though she was injured her onyx hues still shined brightly as they had since she was a small child. She was having a very hard time trying to stay awake. This question was simple and wouldn’t give her any issues. “ Searching for my brother..” Her voice was still very weak and she seemed lethargic with constantly feeling like she could go to sleep. That really couldn’t have been a good thing. She forced herself to stay awake and focused on his eyes. The dull black hues were so very familiar to her. She had seen that look so many times before. It was the look of someone that had seen death up close. Leaning her head back, she looked to him all the more. Hoping that if she continued to talk, she would stay awake. “Please keep talking to me. I can’t go to sleep…” [HU]

<p dir="ltr" style="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;line-height:1.38;"><span style="font-weight:400;font-size:14.6667px;font-family:Arial;color:rgb(0,0,0);white-space:pre-wrap;">[TU] His eyes opened and widened in disbelief, he couldn’t believe what the girl had just said as she responded with something her personally didn’t expect to hear. The girl had all the qualities of an Uchiha, as he had come to notice after getting a good look at her. Her attitude and her look spoke a thousand words that Takuya could understood. He began to shake uncontrollably as this girl then said to keep speaking as she would eventually fall asleep. His shaky turning to be very visible and noticeable. The whispers from his lips slowly coming off “It can’t be…” The voice was shaky and anxious as tears began to stream from his face uncontrollably. He was in disbelief that this girl in front of him was his younger sister Hikari. She had grown so much as he felt a sudden pain in his chest. He lowered his body downwards with the tears falling off his face. He then undid the transformation jutsu as the cloud of smoke followed shortly. He personally did not care if someone caught a glimpse of who he was. This was a special moment in his life as he had crossed paths with the other half of his soul. As the cloud of smoke began to disperse, the look of the lone wolf Uchiha had become noticeable. Takuya revealing himself to his sister. His hands extended forward attempting to pull her inwards for a hug, the tears running down his face uncontrollably. If she had landed in his arms he would tighten the hug slightly as he truly did miss her. This giving the man life, a motivation of actually being happy once more. He was very happy to finally have seen his sister. He then responded to her “You’ve grown up so much Hikari… I can’t believe you have went this far to find me… I’m so sorry you had to experience all of that Hikari… Forgive me.” He began to sob uncontrollably as he couldn’t believe this was happening at all. [TU]

<p dir="ltr" style="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;line-height:1.38;"><span style="font-weight:400;font-size:14.6667px;font-family:Arial;color:rgb(0,0,0);white-space:pre-wrap;">[HU] She watched the man before her as he began to shake. “Are you.. Alright?” She continued to speak knowing that if she didn’t force herself to continue on, her eyes would drift close. The shaking got worse as she noticed his eyes widen at her response. Then his words. The tears that began to fall over his face. It was all questionable to her but she continued to watch him as her hands were at the ready to form the tiger seal should something happen. She would be ready, even if she were injured. But it seemed that nothing was going to happen like that as the poof of smoke revealed the shaggy visage of a form that she had come to know down to the very fiber of her being. A silhouette that she would know even from a distance. Slowly, she’d raise her hand to try and caress over his face almost timid like she was seeing a ghost. “N...Niichan?” Then his arms would wrap around her as he sobbed. Her body screamed in the embrace but she didn’t care. Her eyes welled up in a mix of extreme pain and immense joy. Her heart leapt in her chest while her eyes filled with tears. Her arms wrapped around his neck while in his embrace while her own face became drenched with tears. “Niichan!! I knew I’d find you! I knew it!” She was filled with immense joy and love with just knowing that she was now whole once more. Opening her eyes, everything was blurry once more. But something was a bit different than it had been the first time. If he looked to her, he’d see the difference of her eyes but she wouldn’t know something had changed. She was a mix of pain and happiness wrapped into one. She simply thought that she had overdone it and now was just feeling more of the effects. “I’d search the whole map for you. Over and over again, Niichan.” It hurt to breath but she held on him all the more. [HU]

<p dir="ltr" style="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;line-height:1.38;"><span style="font-weight:400;font-size:14.6667px;font-family:Arial;color:rgb(0,0,0);white-space:pre-wrap;">[TU] Takuya continued to sob as he was amazed at the fact he had crossed paths with his little sister once more. He personally thought he would end up dying alone and never see her face again as it had been several years since he had left their home. He was confused as to why she had left home and went searching for him. It was too dangerous for her that was why he was crying. He was not only crying from pure joy of finally seeing his sister, not to mention that she had survived as well after she went on this search. Takuya was just as impressed as to how strong her will was, it was made of steel and nothing could break it. Listening to her cries, as she was within his arms it made him feel completely whole again. It was like the warm part of his heart had reignited to the touch of his little sister in front of him. All he could say was “I’m so glad to see you, and I’m so happy that you made here alive… this was really destiny…” He continued to hug her until they had both finished. He had then followed up with releasing her from his grip and cleaning the tears from his eyes. He then notice the red shade in her eyes. The one tomoe in addition to it as well. It was her Sharingan, it had activated from the joy she had just received, not to mention the immense physical pain she was in. He then said to her “Hikari! Your eyes… you awakened the sharingan! I am so proud of you.” Her bruises seemed pretty bad as they needed a medic to attend to them. And Takuya only knew one person who can attend to her wounds and probably heal her up.[TU]

<p dir="ltr" style="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;line-height:1.38;"><span style="font-weight:400;font-size:14.6667px;font-family:Arial;color:rgb(0,0,0);white-space:pre-wrap;">[HU] The world began to spin around her as the pain in her chest was becoming unbearable though she didn’t want to be left from his embrace. It had been much too long to have been away from him. For once in the last six years of her life, she felt whole and complete. Nothing was more important than this. “I’ll never leave you again, Niichan. I promise.” The tears continued to stream down over her cheeks in a combination of joy and pain. She didn’t know which was more prominent. Slowly, she moved from his embrace when he let her go and she laid back against the wall once more. Things were still blurry but she watched him move to wipe his eyes then look to her. “I’m a shinobi of Konoha…” She smiled slowly. “..the Will of Fire burns strong within my veins. It would take more than this journey and everything I’ve gone through to keep me from finding you.” She closed her eyes a moment and took a much needed deep breath that caused her to cry out softly with a look of pain that contorted her face slightly. She waited a bit then opened her eyes once more and looked to him with her red hues. “I’m whole once more.” She looked to him as he noticed her eyes and her own eyes widened as she brought her fingers up to her eyes. All her life she had heard how many of those that had come before her had gone through loss for their sharingan to awaken, yet here she was. Before her was the one person that she treasured above all others. Now she was granted the trademark of her clansmen and he was proud of her. It was all she needed to hear as she smiled softly and her eyes began to drift closed on their own. She tried to keep them open. Fought it. Reaching out to her brother, she’d grasp him as tightly as she could. “Don’t leave me, Niichan…” Her voice was becoming quieter as she continued to try and stay awake. [HU]

<p dir="ltr" style="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;line-height:1.38;"><span style="font-weight:400;font-size:14.6667px;font-family:Arial;color:rgb(0,0,0);white-space:pre-wrap;">[TU] Takuya remained calm the entire time and smiled to his sister as she seemed very dedicated to never leaving his side. In fact she didn’t have to say that, as the person who should be saying that was Takuya himself. He should have been the one saying that he would never leave her again. She wouldn’t be in this condition if Takuya had just continued his job and stood in Konoha. He wouldn’t have brought her this much pain in general. In fact it brought pain to his own heart, but he personally couldn’t shed a tear as all the things he did in the Anbu was disgusting and if his sister knew, she would probably be upset about the deeds he had done. Though he disregarded it and patted her head like usual in the past, he then said the same words he had always said to her in the past, and it was like a replay of how things were back in the day. “Hikari, you need to be more careful… you might hurt yourself next time” This being related to many times as Takuya was always watching over her, always attempting to avoid her from getting hurt. After all she was his little sister, he then added “Don’t worry Hikari, I will never leave your side again.” He said in a calm tone and assuring voice as he would find a way to keep her safe no matter what the cost. Even if it meant having a new alias to live in the village, after all he was a mercenary who worked for Kumogakure, not to mention he was on his way to the Kage’s office to report for the mission he had completed for her secretly. He then noticed how her voice was weaker and quieter than before, he then said to her; “Don’t worry Hikari, you can rest I will take care of you.” He said if she did fall asleep he would pick her up and take her to a villagers house, it was someone he personally knew for a few years. He was a kind man known as Ryutoka, a man who was nothing more than a store owner in the village, he specifically made grilled food and hosted the most successful restaurant in Kumogakure. He knew she would be hungry as the least he could do is take her to get some food and rest. After all Ryutoka owed Takuya a favor, after all he did some work for him in the past, and performed a little extra in return for a favor. [TU]

<p dir="ltr" style="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;line-height:1.38;"><span style="font-weight:400;font-size:14.6667px;font-family:Arial;color:rgb(0,0,0);white-space:pre-wrap;">[HU] She heard his words like when she was younger. It caused a soft smile to cross her lips in response to her being more careful. “You’re gonna be mad at me when I train then.” Her words soft as she continued to try and stay awake for him. But the words that she desperately needed to hear came from him. Her bottom lip trembled and though her eyes were closed, the tears still leaked out and streamed down over her bruised cheeks. Six years of feeling less than whole. Of trying to find happiness when there was nothing but a void. Of crying herself to sleep and waking to an empty room across from hers. Six years of hiding depression behind bright and vibrant eyes along with a welcoming smile. His words echoed in her mind with her eyes closed and her lips trembling. She needed those words from him. That he would never leave her again and that he’d take care of her. Not that her parents couldn’t take care of her, but it was this man she needed. She believed now what the people of Konoha had said. She could feel it deep in her core. They were one soul. Through trembling lips that were cut up and chapped, she just about whispered to him. “I missed you so much.” This bit of a crying fit was what took the little bit of energy she had left. With tears still falling from her closed eyes, her body went lax though her grip on him stayed tighter than a child holding on to their teddy bear. She’d let him pick her up while she slept against his chest. The familiar smell that she had missed so much wrapped around her like a blanket of warmth and love. She’d let him take her wherever he needed to so long as he was with her. Six years of being half a person was worth the pain that she had endured on the six day journey for just this moment of being in his arms once more. Safe and loved. [HU]

<p dir="ltr" style="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;line-height:1.38;"><span style="font-weight:400;font-size:14.6667px;font-family:Arial;color:rgb(0,0,0);white-space:pre-wrap;">[TU] Takuya had remained calm as he listened to the words Hikari had said, he was happy to hear her voice like this again. She then had responded that Takuya would be mad at her while training. Takuya chuckled a bit and responded to her while ruffling her hair. “Don’t worry this time you are older, so this time I can teach you everything I know. After all I have to make sure my younger sister becomes a splendid ninja!” He said with a joyful tone as he listened to her whisper after, she had announced that she had missed him very much as it broke his heart, a few tears dropping from his eyes as he added “I’m sorry I put you through so much pain Hikari…” He hugged her again, as after she fell asleep upon his chest. He then picked her up and took her towards Ryutoka’s house as he appeared shortly after she fell asleep. He had entered regularly and said “Greetings Ryutoka, I am sorry I came so abruptly…” Takuya bowed in respect towards the man as he responded with “No worries Kuro, what can I help you with? And who is that girl you are holding?” Takuya stood silently and responded “She is my younger sister, I came in need of that favor, I would like you to possibly prepare some meals and allow her to rest in your home for about a day or two? I want to take her to get medical condition but she seems extremely tired, weak, and hungry. So I want to take her tomorrow when she is feeling more rested.” Ryutoka scratched his chin and responded “No worries Kuro! Just set her down in my room. I will get to cooking immediately!” The man ran towards the kitchen and then had begun cooking the meal for Hikari to actually eat. Takuya then walked towards Ryutoka’s room and placed her upon his bed and allowed her to rest. He then walked back towards the kitchen to resume the conversation with Ryutoka as he wanted to catch up with him on how things were going. [TU]

<p dir="ltr" style="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;line-height:1.38;"><span style="font-weight:400;font-size:14.6667px;font-family:Arial;color:rgb(0,0,0);white-space:pre-wrap;">[HU] The Uchiha child slept in the warmth and comfort of an actual bed for the first time in six days. It allowed her to sleep deeply along with the gentle droning of her brother’s voice in the other room with the man. Though the comfort was there, it didn’t stop the nightmare from coming. Deep and wicked laughter rang through her mind with the flashing of metal and the clanging of blades. Words of hate and vile thoughts were spit out towards her from her assailants. Words of deeds to be done to her that were unthinkable and the sheer horror that she felt in those long hours. She had become restless in the bed. Her eyes squinting shut and a grimace on her lips as her head tossed from side to side. Her fingers tangled in the blanket tightly as the nightmare of events past flashed through her mind. Not even the droning of her brother’s voice was able to take her from this mental anguish. The tearing of cloth was heard like a stab in her mind only to be followed with the sharp crack to come from her chest after she had kicked at one of the bandits. Tears began to leak from her closed eyes while this torture continued. Softly she began to cry until just before another flash of a blade streaked through her mind. Waking up with a start, she sat up screaming, “NOOO!” The blanket clenched to her chest and her breathing shallow and fast while sweat had formed on her brow. Her eyes had returned back to the bright onyx hues as she looked around the unfamiliar room. Panic had started to settle within her mind that she had just dreamed finding her brother. Slowly, she stood from the bed and brought the blanket with her as a security. Not like it would protect her but some reason, it made her feel a bit better. She walked from the room and followed the droning of voices with the blanket wrapped around her. Standing in the doorway, her eyes fell on the unknown man and then the silhouette of her most dearest treasure. Only one word being spoken to alert them that she was there. “Niichan…” [HU]

<p dir="ltr" style="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;line-height:1.38;"><span style="font-weight:400;font-size:14.6667px;font-family:Arial;color:rgb(0,0,0);white-space:pre-wrap;">[TU] Takuya was busy talking to Ryutoka, the man easily never straying from his job as he personally was a lead cook in his restaurant, it actually being one of the most known among the lands of Kumogakure. Though Takuya kept the conversation at a minimum, as he had only asked how he was doing and how things were going for his business. Ryutoka easily scratched the back section of his head, the food was already cooking entering the right degree to be devoured. Though it was disregarded through their conversation as Ryutoka would be timing the machine while it cooked the food for them to actually feast upon. Ryutoka after scratching the back of his head responded with; “Eh, everything been alright, back to normal after you took those good for nothings out. They kept ruining my business and it was getting obnoxious, especially for the fact that I have to import fresh products from the forest down below from Kumogakure.” Takuya nodded in response as he replied “I understand, I am glad that I was able to be of some assistance to you, thank you for allowing my sister to rest here, above all thank you for actually being able to feed her.” Takuya bowed in respect to Ryutoka as he was basically swearing his loyalty to the man as he had helped in something he really needed help with. Ryutoka then responded “No need to bow to me Takuya! You helped me so I should be the one grateful to you above all. I am just glad that I was able to help someone like you is all.” Takuya nodded and stood up and smirked lightly before hearing the voice of his younger sister in the background. Before saying a word, he turns his head to notice Hikari in the background being covered in sheets. Takuya would respond to her “What’s wrong Hikari? Are you hungry by the way?” Ryutoka would then raise his hand with a large smile across his face, he possess shaggy black hair, and a smile in which no one could miss. His eyes normally seemed to be closed, but that wasn’t how his eyes were. His eyes were slightly open to show the pupil of his eyes in which retained a blue color underneath. Ryutoka raising his hand would then lead to him saying “Hey there! You must be Takuya’s little sister! I heard so many cute things about you! Above all seeing you here, you are as adorable as ever!” He ran to the back to get something sweet for her, getting her some form of candy. But during his transition there Takuya turned around and walked over towards Hikari. He crouched down before bringing her inwards for a hug, he then whispered to her during the hug “Don’t worry I will never allow you to get hurt again. I am so sorry you went through everything you did Hikari…” He said with a deep distaste in his mouth, though he never illustrated it at all, in fact he followed up to show her more love by kissing her forehead after the hug. Attempting to place her mind at ease. The man would shortly return with a jar of Candy which was flavored in different fruit flavors. Ryutoka then asked “What type of Flavor would you like Hikari?” A happy expression upon his face as he was showing her that there was nothing to fear at all. Takuya on the other hand knew there was no harm here, after all he wouldn’t have brought Hikari here if he didn’t trust Ryutoka. [TU]

<p dir="ltr" style="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;line-height:1.38;"><span style="font-weight:400;font-size:14.6667px;font-family:Arial;color:rgb(0,0,0);white-space:pre-wrap;">[HU] Seeing Takuya come over to her, she only wrapped her sheet around her more. She couldn’t tell him what had happened. He already felt bad about her getting hurt coming out here. If he had found out the truth of it, she wasn’t sure what he would do. Her onyx hues looked to him and she only shook her head. “I had a nightmare. That’s all.” She had opened her arms to wrap them around him and hold him tightly to her. There wasn’t much ease to the tension that had come from the nightmare, but he was a comfort and one that was familiar to her. Hearing him ask if she was hungry, she nodded her head slowly. Her hues looked to the man that had raised up his hand and she felt herself get a bit shy with him. Molding her body against Takuya’s a bit more, she almost tried to hide against his form wanting to be invisible to the world for the time being. Her cheeks blushed with the fuss he made over her and a small smile crossed her lips in a shy manner. She’d raise up her fingers and give him a small finger wave as he disappeared and her eyes followed him into the back area. Once he was gone, she turned once more to her brother and held tight to him once more. “I had to find you. I felt like only half a person without you around.” She shook her head. “I couldn’t live like that any more.” Seeing the man come back with the jar of candy, she looked at Takuya first before she looked to the man. “Umm.. orange..?” Her words were a bit on the shy side but she saw the happy and non threatening look on the man’s face. Could it be that she was finally safe? She’d take a cautious step forward and still stand with the sheet wrapped around her. It was her safety for the moment even with her brother there. [HU]

<p dir="ltr" style="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;line-height:1.38;"><span style="font-weight:400;font-size:14.6667px;font-family:Arial;color:rgb(0,0,0);white-space:pre-wrap;">[TU] Takuya smiled and comforted his sister, hugging her and making sure she was safe. She then whispered that she had a nightmare, this making Takuya slightly concerned. He then listened to her explain how she had to come out here to find him as she didn’t feel whole. He didn’t really know what to say, apart from the sour words that made him feel as a failure to protect his own sister, and keep her from harm’s way. He responded “I’m sorry Hikari, I didn’t expect you to do all of this… I’m just at a loss of words, but I promise you from this point on I will make sure to never let that happen again.” He said with a sure look in his eyes as he had become devoted to keeping her safe. That was when Ryutoka had returned and had asked if she wanted some candy. She had responded with Orange, and Ryutoka proceeded to put his hand in the jar and pulled out an orange flavored treat in which was very soft and delicious. Ryutoka then said “here taste this Hikari! I made this myself you know!” Extending his arm and giving it to her. He scratched the back of his head softly and hoped she would enjoy the candy he had made. After all Ryutoka was extremely skilled in developing sweets and food in general. He then added “One day you should meet my son L! He’s not around right now, but I am sure you guys would get along fine as friend!” He chuckled in the friendliest manner ever as Takuya smirked lightly and said “Let’s get some food I am starving after all.” Ryutoka then nodded in response as the food was already prepared and served upon a table. The smell alone within the room was insanely alluring making anyone’s water mouth. All types of grilled plate that people loved was available at no cost. Ryutoka took a seat as so did Takuya, they had went towards the dining room as he had hoped Hikari had followed them to get some food.[TU]

<p dir="ltr" style="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;line-height:1.38;"><span style="font-weight:400;font-size:14.6667px;font-family:Arial;color:rgb(0,0,0);white-space:pre-wrap;">[HU] Hikari looked up to Takuya as if looking for approval before she reached out and took the candy from the man. “Arigato, Ryutoka-san.” She said softly with a nod of her head. Placing the candy in her mouth, she thought about the flavor and enjoyed it while the man continued to talk to her. Her eyes went a bit on the wide and excited side to hear this man speak of a child that she would be able to play with. The warm chuckle felt right and gave her a bit more security in her surroundings. This man was helping them. It felt good to know that they had an ally when both of them were now considered to be rogue nin. Slowly she’d walk back into the room and place the sheet on the bed. Fixing herself a bit, she tried to fix the bandages that were around her chest and forearm. She pulled her hair back and walked back out to meet with her brother and sat beside him. Taking a little bit of things here and there, she sat and waited to begin for when she was given the alright. Some people were weird and she had to make sure that she wasn’t going to dishonor their house by doing something she wasn’t supposed to. With a tilt of her head, she looked to the man. “What’s your son like? L?”[HU]

<p dir="ltr" style="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;line-height:1.38;"><span style="font-weight:400;font-size:14.6667px;font-family:Arial;color:rgb(0,0,0);white-space:pre-wrap;">[TU]They had travelled towards the table and now sat around each other, the moment Hikari sat within the area Ryutoka said “Let’s eat!” Easily bringing the grilled steak towards him and beginning to shew on it aggressively. “Man its sooo good!” As he then noted that Hikari had asked how his son L was like. He swallowed the food and responded “L… he’s very different from how most kids are, he is in too reading and likes to eat a lot of sweets… Though he is also very factual and is more intelligent than most people would expect an 11 year old boy to be.” He said with a chuckle as he scratched the back of his head. Over all he loved his son and never doubted his skills. He knew his son would become the best tactician known to man and he had no doubt about that. Takuya then added “You will meet him soon Hikari, eat up as you haven’t eaten well in many days.” He smiled and also proceeded to eat. They would all continue to eat at the table happily as everything was calm and peaceful.[TU]

<p dir="ltr" style="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;line-height:1.38;"><span style="font-weight:400;font-size:14.6667px;font-family:Arial;color:rgb(0,0,0);white-space:pre-wrap;">[HU] Listening to what the man had said, she nodded and began to eat her meal. Her eyes looked to her brother as he ate. He was right. Her stomached had those hunger pains while she ate. Growling and grumbling as she added more food into the empty hollow. “So he’s really smart and stuff? Does he like to play at all? Can we go play when I’m feeling better?” Her eyes sparkled and shined as she looked to the man. She hoped that she was going to be allowed to play soon. She didn’t like staying in the bed like she had been. But she knew that she had to do something. Her body needed to rest and heal. She was a brand new genin. She looked to her brother a moment and spoke softly so he could hear her. “I graduated, Niichan.” She had hoped that he would be proud of her but she knew what it would mean to him. She would be a rogue nin like he was only not as powerful.[HU]

<p dir="ltr" style="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;line-height:1.38;"><span style="font-weight:400;font-size:14.6667px;font-family:Arial;color:rgb(0,0,0);white-space:pre-wrap;">[TU]Ryutoka listened to Hikari’s words as she was truly an innocent young child. Her soul alone was beautiful and he loved it with every ounce of himself. He slammed his hands on the table and told Takuya “YOU HAVE SUCH AN ADORABLE LITTLE SISTER TAKUYA MA BOY!” He said with large smile and sparkling eyes. He then cleared his throat and regained his composure before addressing what Hikari had asked; “L isn’t really into playing, though I am sure with that spirit you have you can motivate him to do things! He’s mostly the type to read and mind his business. Also correct, he is a book worm and believe it or not he didn’t even try for the academy exam in becoming a genin. People who meet him call him a genius as even though he is not on a squad, most people come to him and ask him for help on developing plans and tactics. Though even through that he keeps to himself and kind ignores everyone only a select few have actually been able to talk to him. But I am sure he would love to meet someone like you Hikari-Chan!” Takuya smirked lightly as he was happy to hear the nice comments Ryutoka had to say, he continued to eat his food calmly and watched everything with chuckles and happiness. He then heard Hikari mentioned she had graduated, Takuya turned his head towards her and responded “Isn’t that so? My sister is become a splendid shinobi! I’m going to get you on a squad for all the hard work Hikari! I promise you won’t be deprived of a happy life.” He said with confidence as he smiled towards her. Last, but not least Takuya would add “I am so proud of you Hikari, first you awaken the sharingan, make it here alone from Konoha, and graduated from the Academy, you have grown so much… I am so happy to have you with me again.” Ryutoka then began to tear because of how cute the bond between them was.[TU]

<p dir="ltr" style="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;line-height:1.38;"><span style="font-weight:400;font-size:14.6667px;font-family:Arial;color:rgb(0,0,0);white-space:pre-wrap;">[HU] She quietly ate while she listened to the man speak of his son and how talented he was. “Well he can’t just stay inside all the time.” She played a bit with the strips of steak on her plate before she pressed her lips together and thought about a plan to get him outside. “That’s alright. We will have games that will cause him to really think. I’m alright with that.” She said with a nod before she started eating again. L’s father had already told her about his weakness and she was going to make sure that she exploited it should the boy become someone that she could trust. The look of mischief would cross her face as she continued to eat. Her eyes looked over to her brother feeling her smile grow only broader across her face. “You should have seen me, Niichan. I trained so hard and even tricked father at his own games. Yui Senju would say that she would always beat me in everything but was sadly mistaken when I got high marks in everything except that one class for girls only. She was best at ‘pretending’ to be a girl.” She raised her fingers up and made the quotation fingers before placing her hand in her lap again and continued to eat. She thought for a moment and sighed softly. “Niichan. How are you going to get me on a squad? We aren’t from here.” Her onyx hues looked to him questioningly. But her expression quickly changed when she heard that he was happy to have her with him again. She smiled brightly and her face lit up like she had when she was a young child. In that moment it was like all had gone back to the way it was supposed to be. “I have you to try and catch up with.” Taking another bite, she looked to him and smiled. “I love you, Niichan.”[HU]

<p dir="ltr" style="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;line-height:1.38;"><span style="font-weight:400;font-size:14.6667px;font-family:Arial;color:rgb(0,0,0);white-space:pre-wrap;">[TU]Takuya continued to eat as Ryutoka listened to her talk how it was no good for him to stay in like that. She had also mentioned she would play games in which would involve a lot of thinking as it would more than likely attract someone like L. He smirked lightly and responded “That would be interesting indeed! I would love to see that!” He chuckled lightly in a happy tone. Takuya then listened to Hikari talk directly to him. She had mentioned that she had worked really hard to get to the place she is now. Not to mention about the praises she got apart from failing a specific class which was intended for girls only. She then went on to ask about how Takuya would get her on a squad. Ryutoka’s face became a bit serious as he told Takuya “If anything you can live by an alias and I am sure the Raikage would be able to arrange something for her to stay here.” Takuya then added “That’s exactly what I was thinking.” He then turned his head to Hikari and said “I was intended on actually using that Nickname ‘kari’ for you. It would work in the aspect of how I am able to get around without getting caught. I usually tell people my name is Kuro, Not to mention I look different from before when I use to serve the anbu. So of course some looks may need to be changed, possibly a new hair style and with a Kumogakure head band and training from your big brother I am sure you can actually play off a fake identity.” He nodded in excitement towards her. Then from far away the door would open as the bell would ring upon it doing so. It seemed a younger soul had stepped into the building while they were eating. Ryutoka knew who it was as he called out “Is that you L?” The boy known as L would easily respond with “Yes Dad it’s me, I just came back from the library and got a few new books I want to actually read. They seem very interesting.” Ryutoka then said to him “Are you hungry? Even if you are not come say hi to our guests today!” L then proceeded to walk towards the diner area as he noticed everyone eating at the table. Though he was not hungry and replied to his dad “Sorry, I’m not hungry at the moment.” He then looked to the others at the table and noticed a younger girl. He nodded and said “Greetings my name is L, also it is nice to see you again Kuro-san.” Takuya then responded “Nice to see you as well L.” Ryutoka then said “This is Hikari L she hopes to be friends and play with you some time! So when you are done studying you guys should hang out.” L sighed and responded with the usual response “Yeah, yeah, you know how long I read for. But if I finish early I will, apart from that I will see you all later.” He then walked away from them all as he seemed to be in a slouched position as his back was extended outward as his head was extended forward. He had a weird way of standing but it was a natural habit he had developed. As L continued on towards his room he picked up the Jar of candy and began plopping them into his mouth as he loved the taste of his father’s home made candy.[TU]

<p dir="ltr" style="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;line-height:1.38;"><span style="font-weight:400;font-size:14.6667px;font-family:Arial;color:rgb(0,0,0);white-space:pre-wrap;">[HU] Hikari sat back and listened to the two men. First not understanding how it would be that interesting for Ryutoka to see his son playing games. Was it that odd for his son to have someone his own age to play with? Did he not like company? She looked to her plate as she played with her food a bit while pressing her lips together. Perhaps the child had a deformity that caused the other children to pick on him. Her thoughts continued to drift into what could possibly be wrong with the boy that he wouldn't want to be around other children. Her attention was drawn off her plate as she then continued to listen to the two talk. Her eyes flashed from Ryutoka to Takuya and back again as they talked about what would have to be done for her. When her brother looked to her, her eyes met his and she listened intently for what was going to have to happen. "So, I have to call you Kuro now?" She continued to listen to what was being told to her. Change the way she looked? Pretend to be someone else? She could see the excitement in his eyes as he continued to speak to her about what would be going on. "What is wrong with me being me?" Her eyes showing concern while she looked between the two men. Hearing the bell ring and Ryutoka call out, her head turned to the sound of a boy as he spoke while walking. She was silent but watched him nod to her and introduce himself. A small smile crossed her lips as she gave him a nod back. She looked to the boy and began to study him while his father continued with the introductions. Slowly her smile faded when she heard his response to them hanging out. Pressing her lips once more, she remained quiet while she watched his mannerisms. The way he walked, the way he held himself and even reached out for the candy that his father had made. Her eyes stayed on that jar of candy for a little bit while she thought to herself. A smirk slowly crossed her lips while she came up with an idea and his father had given her his son's weakness unknowingly. [HU]

<p dir="ltr" style="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;line-height:1.38;"><span style="font-weight:400;font-size:14.6667px;font-family:Arial;color:rgb(0,0,0);white-space:pre-wrap;">[TU] Takuya remained calm through the entire situation, watching L enter and introduce himself apart from Ryutoka talking to him and asking him to say hello to guests. Takuya nodded to L’s manners as he was calm. As for Hikari she seemed to question why she had to change her entire character entirely. Takuya sighed and responded after L had left the room. “Yes, and you see the problem is… you are now labeled a Rogue Genin from the hidden leaf village, this making you a target to be imprisoned and possibly killed on sight.” He cleared his throat once more as the yes was completely related to her having to possibly call him Kuro, and added “But if you take the side of an alias and change your looks you can easily avoid the entire problem at hand, therefore you can live the life of a normal young girl.” Ryutoka then nodded to Takuya explaining it to his sister as he added himself “Kuro-san is completely right, after all if an identity is revealed and they know you live in Kumo, believe it or not we may go to war for holding traitors.” Takuya had no other choice, but to agree and he personally couldn’t allow that as he literally served this country for his own survival. Performing missions as a privately hired mercenary to make money to actually eat food and bathe without any problems. It was tough, but Takuya had been able to do so by creating a bond between the leaders of Kumogakure and himself. As long as he vowed to protect and assist them, they would never reveal his identity nor his whereabouts to any other nation. L being long gone would lead to Ryutoka telling Hikari and changing the subject “I told you L was an odd boy, though I am sure you guys can become friends I am sure of it.” Takuya nodded himself in agreement and waited for Hikari’s response. Takuya then turned his head towards her and said “But don’t worry you can call me whatever you want apart from Takuya, Hikari. I can’t be known to be here, after all I am a highly priced bounty target.” [TU]

<p dir="ltr" style="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;line-height:1.38;"><span style="font-weight:400;font-size:14.6667px;font-family:Arial;color:rgb(0,0,0);white-space:pre-wrap;">[HU] Turning back to her brother, Hikari watched him intently as he spoke. She didn't like that he had sighed. Normally that meant that he was either getting irritated or it was a situation that he really didn't like or want to talk about. But it would have to be done anyway. Hearing him say that she was now labeled as a rogue Genin and what it meant caused her to look down and press her lips together. All she wanted to do was live with her brother and it could very well mean the death of both of them for that one simple thought and idea. She thought about what she had done just to get to the village and her eyes set firmly. There were people out there that had tried to kill her and she wasn't a rogue at that point. Well, not entirely. But they didn't know that. But they had tried to rape her and twice tried to kill her. Yet here she sat. In a nice little home that belonged to her brother's ally. She had made it. She thought over his words long and hard. Changing her name to Kari wasn't so bad as it was her nickname. But to what extent would she have to change her appearance? She loved her onyx hues and raven hair. She looked up hearing Ryutoka being to speak once more. Her eyes opening wide while it sunk in just how it would effect the village if people knew and it got back to Konohagakure. "We... no! I don't want to get you in trouble!" Her face looked over to her brother and she furrowed her brows trying not to let the wetness of her eyes fall over her bottom lashes. Under the table, she started twisting and twining her fingers together as she tried to keep herself from crying for bringing more problems to people that truly didn't deserve it. Just as though the man knew what was going through Hikari's mind, he had spoken once more about how his son and her would be great friends. She looked up and her bottom lip slipped from her teeth while a smile replaced it. Her eyes shined even more with the unshed tears causing them to glaze over them more. A light bit of laughter left her lips as she looked to the man. He knew the danger yet still gave her hope that the two children would be good friends. Regardless of the dangers. "I hope so, Ryutoka-san." [HU]

<p dir="ltr" style="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;line-height:1.38;"><span style="font-weight:400;font-size:14.6667px;font-family:Arial;color:rgb(0,0,0);white-space:pre-wrap;">[TU] Takuya watched as Hikari seemed to become more emotional due to the fact of the present condition she would have to live under. Her eyes seemed to swell up with tears as it seemed to bother her that she had to change her identity completely. Takuya and Ryutoka had finished their food as Hikari seemed to still be playing with her food in distraught. Takuya lifted his hand and placed it over her head saying “Don’t worry, everything is going to be fine I promise.” He then smiled to Hikari his pearly white teeth shining, as he was very sure everything would be fine. After all he had performed many tasks for Kumogakure so it was only obvious they owed him a favor in return. Ryutoka then added to the response Hikari gave “No no no! Don’t cry nothing is going to happen because of you! It was simply an example that I needed to provide to explain why you need to go under this situation. If anyone knows mostly about this it’s your older brother trust me… He’s been doing this for years after all.” Takuya kept his calm and allowed it to never waver as he added to his statement “He has a point so you have no reason to be afraid, after all your big brother has many connections in the village. So have a little faith in me Kari?” He said with the same smile on his face as he would hope she would accept his offer, after all Takuya’s sole mission now was to make sure Hikari was happy, the only way to do so was to ensure she would have a successful childhood growing up in a healthy environment. This meant he would train her secretly as a specific someone he had in mind would tend to her needs, such as eating, dressing, and prepping for living in Kumogakure. Ryutoka then added “Sure you will, after all I absolutely love your personality Hikari! There’s no doubt you will get to him!” Takuya smirked as he expected him to say something of this sort, after all Ryutoka was very gifted in sweet talking children to feeling better.[TU]

<p dir="ltr" style="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;line-height:1.38;"><span style="font-weight:400;font-size:14.6667px;font-family:Arial;color:rgb(0,0,0);white-space:pre-wrap;">[HU]Feeling a bit better about what was going to be happening, she ate a bit more of her food. It wasn't much more that she had infact eaten but more than she had eaten in the last week. Feeling very full, she had some of her tea and sat back in her chair a moment while she looked over the table and then to her brother and Ryutoka. Her face was genuinely happy as she looked to the two men. "Arigato, Ryutoka-san. The food was really good." She said with a smile that reached her eyes. Then the child continued. "Also, for taking care of Niichan. That's the most important part." She'd wrap her arms together and bring them over her head in a good stretch like she was used to doing after she ate a good meal, only she was cut short as a searing pain shot through her ribs like a lightning bolt. Hikari winced and cried out softly as she wrapped her arms once more around her chest. "Forgot about that..." She said softly as she tried to breathe through the pain that she had completely forgotten about. Looking up to the two men once more, she continued to speak softly. "Perhaps I should lay back down until we can get to a medic." Her eyes apologising to the two of them before she started to stand up from the table. [HU]

<p dir="ltr" style="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;line-height:1.38;"><span style="font-weight:400;font-size:14.6667px;font-family:Arial;color:rgb(0,0,0);white-space:pre-wrap;">[TU]Takuya listened to her response as she seemed much more content with the replies. He nodded to her response as he then looked to Ryutoka and smirked a bit almost a sign of approval or a thank you in which Takuya would more than like say later. Ryutoka then listened to Hikari thank him for the food and for taking care of her brother. Takuya shifted his own eyes to Hikari and back to Ryutoka, Ryutoka smirked and responded “You must have it all wrong, if anything you should thank your brother. If it wasn’t for him none of this would be happening. After all he helped me preserve my restaurant from some thugs a while ago. Not to mention he actually had taken care of himself the entire time, in fact I only see him around when he needs a favor from me as he’s usually busy doing a mission or something else.” Takuya nodded to his response “It is true, but overall Ryutoka, if it wasn’t for you right now Hikari would still be starving so please accept my service anytime as a token of my gratitude.” He bowed in respect to Ryutoka as he shook his head and said “Stop it Takuya, you should know how I feel about that.” He scratched the back of his head as he responded to Hikari’s final comments “I understand Hikari, feel free to sleep in the same room I provided, feel free to stay as long as you want.” Takuya nodded to her in approval as he was worried and was hopping the person he had in mind would be around tomorrow. He then said to Ryutoka “I hope she’s available tomorrow, apart from that Hikari I do believe you should go on and rest up until tomorrow. I will be coming to get you tomorrow.” After all Takuya could not stay as he was a private mercenary who needed to continue making money by performing mission. Though he would say nothing to Hikari as it was something she didn’t need to worry about, just yet at least. [TU]

<p style="margin-bottom:0px!important;"> <span style="font-weight:400;font-size:14.6667px;font-family:Arial;color:rgb(0,0,0);white-space:pre-wrap;">[HU] Standing, she looked to the two of them as she walked over to her brother and hugged him as tightly as she dared without hurting herself more then placed a kiss on his cheek. She didn't like the idea that he was not going to be with her tonight but figured it was only because of her staying in the man's house. She said her goodnights to the both of them and went back into the room that she had been given to stay in. Looking around the room a moment, she found her backpack and dug into it. Her fingers feeling around until they touched on the photo of her and her brother. She placed that on the night side table as she once more got ready for bed. Taking the shirt off and slipping her pants off as well, she slipped under the blanket  and tried to get comfortable with the injuries that she had. It was not an easy feat but she was able to finally settle down. The only fear now was the dream that would come that no one could protect her from and she would have to endure. [HU]