{This is the first of a series of prequels to Beginnings so it won't make much sense unless you've read Beginnings first! Also I do not own Naruto; however, I do own my great big list of characters on my page including Taree. For refrence, this takes place three years before Beginnings.}
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~ Walls of Ivy ~
~ Chapter One: Behind the wall ~
Taree Hayashi looked out over the sprawling village before her. It was a maze of small earthen homes and buildings; the only unique structures were the large wind turbines and giant glass structure in the center of town. From her hill top perch it seemed so delicate and small in comparison to the large walls that surrounded the village hidden in the grass [Kusagakure]. She let out a soft sigh. If it were not for the carnage and despair the crumbling ivy-covered walls barricaded its citizens from, it could almost be considered peaceful.
"Taree-chan pay attention!"
The ivy haired girl came out of her contented daze; her ever-present carnation changing from an eggshell white to a burnt orange color.
"What the fuck do you want Sanyu?!"
The grey haired academy teacher scowled at the seven year old girl.
"You are to call me Sanyu-sensei and were you even aware of the class discussion?!?"
"Hell no."
Sanyu clenched her hands into fists, attempting not to lose her temper. Although Taree Hayashi was the youngest in her senior class and had the best grades; she was the most bad-mannered and almost always in trouble. She had been transferred into the graduating class only a month ago and already Sanyu was counting down the days until graduation day.
"If you care so little about the geography lesson, why don't you explain the four most important buildings or areas in Kusagakure to the class?" she hissed through clenched teeth.
"The four most important buildings or areas in Kusagakure are: the Kusakage's building, the wind turbine fields, the greenhouse and the Great Wall of Kusagakure", said Taree in a calm clear voice. "The Kusakage's building is where all legal and military action are planned. The wind turbine fields are where all of the electric energy for the village is generated. The green house is essential to all medical and biological research in Kusagakure. The Great Wall is all that stands between our village and total annihilation by the invading armies."
Sanyu frowned. Taree's answer, as always, was correct.
"Correct, but next time keep your mind on the lesson."
"Whatever," mumbled Taree sounding utterly bored.
As Sanyu restarted the lesson the Academy bell tolled faintly in the distance. The teacher gave an exasperated groan then yelled, "Class dismissed!"
Quickly the group students and their teacher grabbed their school bags and began rushing home except for a small cluster around Taree.
An older boy red-headed boy, twelve or so Taree guessed, and his rabble surrounded her.
He sneered than spat out, "Mouthing off to the teacher should get you suspended freak, too bad they won't kick you out because you're so smart."
"Fuck off", growled Taree.
"Smart-aleck!"
"Freak!"
"Monster!"
"Vine-head!"
"Bad weed!"
"Demon!" shouted the mob loudly.
Thorned vines suddenly leapt from beneath Taree's long olive green sleeves at the crowd that surrounded her; clearing a path out.
"Get out of the way or she'll strangle you with her evil vines!" screamed a rabble member.
Taree quickly escaped the horde through the opening and ran as fast as she could to the green house. For it was her only place of sanctuary.
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