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It was a quiet, cold, winter day. The snow was lightly falling from the bright blue sky. The snow covers Konoha, giving it a nice glow to the dark past. People worked, build, and train. It was any other day, but that changed when someone yelled the truth to my face. It was a day for everyone to get together and discuss. Nothing in particular, besides this time, Naruto had to speak about some problems coming up. Him being the Hokage can be a little stressful, but he is very responsible with it. Me being his personal body guard, because of my excellent hearing and combat skills, I had to be there. It really wasn't a problem. I loved being around the people that made my life better.
Back then, I was feared by many, and the enemy of many. I was unusual to them. My wolf ears and tail didn't help the fact that I'm half wolf, and half human. I was told that my people were killed when I was a baby, because they were rumored to the most powerful beings in the world. All Kage's didn't like that. Since I was left, they made me a beast. I roamed around the forest for my hole life. Only aloud in the villages for at least three days, then I had to leave. Everyone hated me, despised me. But Naruto.... Naruto and his friends didn't. They cared for me, they wanted to be my friend. I helped them through the war, saved lives. So, after the war, the Kage's let me off. I was aloud to stay in any village I wanted. People liked me now. They saw that I wasn't a threat. I was the happiest person alive. I never knew that this was even possible.
Now, my friends have married, have kids, and a life. I, in particular, never got into a relationship, or had a family. Even though I've always wanted one, but no one really interested me at the time. I was so happy, until now. I stood at the graves of my people. Never knowing who buried them, but I was grateful. I sat on the cold ground, tears streaming down my cheeks like a waterfall. My body leaned against one grave in particular. I've been here for at least a few hours, almost falling asleep. I was cold, wet, and tired. Why did this have to happen?
Everyone crowded into the round room, chatter taking up the space. Ino, Sai, and their kid were here. Sakura, Sasuke, and their kid was here. Shikamaru, Temari, and their kid was here. Naruto, Hinata, and their kids were here. So many people I knew and loved, were in this room. I felt like a happy child again. I was surprised to see Sasuke here, too. I immediately went up to him to catch up. People were laughing, and having fun. But then there was yelling. I looked over to find Shikamaru and Temari yelling at each other. I didn't see Shikadai around, probably ran off with his friends somewhere. This was a fun time, why are they yelling at each other. Their yelling seemed to disrupt most peoples happiness, so I had to do something.
"Come on, guys! We are all here together! We never do this, so let's have fun!" I say, trying to calm the married couple down.
"Stay out of this, Kana!" Temari yells at me, turning back to her husband.
I sigh, grabbing Shikamaru's shoulder. "Your family, right? You shouldn't be fighting! Let's all calm down and get a drink or something." I start.
Shikamaru jerks his shoulder from my hand, his eyes glaring down at me. "You've never had a family! So how should you know? Butt out of this, Kana." He yells, pointing a finger at me. Everyone gasped at his words. A tear rolls down my cheek, and I quickly wipe it away.
"Shikamaru!" Sakura steps forward.
Shikamaru stares at me with wide eyes, shaking his head. "Kana, I didn't mean that...."
"No....You're right..... How should I know...?" I cut him off, quickly turning around and running out of the room. He was right. I've never had a family. I've never had friends. How do I know what it's like?
A warm sensation was put on my back, as if a blanket was draped over me. I heard people whispering, snow crunching on the ground. My eyes finally open. My eyes hurt from the crying, and I felt so tired. I looked over my shoulder, seeing Kakashi putting his jacket over my shoulders. My eyes looked around, finding everyone that was in the room, standing right in front of me. Even Shikamaru.
"Hey, Kana.... Let's get you back home. You're freezing." Kakashi says, helping me stand up. I grab his jacket, wrapping it more around my arms.
Shikamaru stepped up, his eyes full of guilt. "Kana..... I'm sorry. I shouldn't have said that."
"But you were right." I ignored everyone's gasps, turning towards the grave I was leaning on. "Let me tell you a story. A story I've never told anyone...."
When I was ten years old, I found a small village. There weren't many people, but they didn't really know who I was, so they let me be. Of course, I couldn't live there for more then three days, so I decided to just visit for supplies. I liked it there, for once in my life. No one was scared of me. Of course, they looked at me weird, and kids made fun of me, but it was better then people trying to hurt me. The next day, I went into the village to buy some food and water. I ran into this girl around my age. She had long brown hair, and purple eyes. Her name was Naniko. I was amazed at her eye color, and told her that they were pretty. She was so happy at the compliment, she practically hugged me to death. She said she liked me hair and eyes, too.
"I like your eyes! They are so pretty!" She smiles.
I avoid eye contact, nervous for this much conversation. "Th-thanks..."
"Their like the green grass! Oh! The four leaf clover! So pretty! And your hair!" She gasps. "It's like the night sky!"
I giggle at her details of my features. We talked on and on from there. I was so surprised. She wanted to be my friend. She introduced me to her mom, telling me that she didn't have a dad. I had a family for the first time in my life. A family I've always wanted. From that day on, we hung out all the time. She would even go outside the village just to talk to me.
But the villagers soon found out about me.... They called the ninjas from villages that were around, to capture me. And they did. I was put into a spacious room. They had me all chained up, and blindfolded me, so I couldn't see. It was horrible. At that point, I thought Naniko and her mom were scared of me now, and didn't want to see me ever again. I cried for days and nights. Then one day.... I heard her voice. Her mom was there, too. I couldn't see them, but I could hear them. The ninja's who captured me wouldn't let them close.
"I...I thought you were scared of me now...." I say.
"Scared of you? Silly! Why would I be scared of someone that didn't even hurt me. Your my best friend! My sister!" She says. I was so happy to hear that, I started crying again. Happy tears. That is, until I heard screams, and smelled blood. I didn't know what was going on.
"A monster doesn't deserve friends. Keep that in mind, Beast." The ninja says.
I escaped that place after a couple more days, but I can forever hear their screams. They were my family. I loved them so much. But now.....
"Now they are dead because of me..... I never got close to someone again. I was scared an innocent person would die because of me...." More tears rolled down my cheeks as I stared at the grave. I bent down to wipe off the snow of the wooden cross.
Naniko
Forever Loved
"She didn't deserve it!" I yell, punching the ground. Kakashi gently grabs my shoulder, pulling me back up. I heard a couple of sniffs behind me, but I didn't look.
The next thing I knew, I was covered in arms. Everyone hugged me from all around. "You have us now, Kana. Nobody will hurt us. Or you." I hear Shikamaru say, a couple of others agreeing along with him.
I smile. "And I won't let anyone hurt you, either."
Naniko was right..... Friendship is truly amazing.....