The sun was setting, the breeze was blowing gently through my fire-red hair, making me smile and giggle.
I was 4 years old, and was part of the ninja academy in my village. Our village was huge, but was kept hidden from the outside world. We only rely on ourselves, not wanting to be know by other hidden villages' out there.
My father was the leader of our village, and was out doing a mission, leaving my mother in charge in his absence. My older half siblings, Hina from my dad's side and Toka from my mom's side, were out doing their jobs. Hina is the leader of the arrow heads unit while Touka was leader of the ANBU unit.
My friends, that are 2-4 years older than me, are in the higher classmans room, while I am with the rookies.
Time skip
'Thank god! Class is over!'
I was running to one of the training grounds while the other students went home. I wanted to work hard on mastering one of my many abilities. Each family in this village has certain abilities, making it one of the many reasons why this village doesn't associate with the outside world.I start to focus on my energy, in my spirit, and held out my hand trying to summon what I wanted. I open my eyes to take a peck. No results.
*sigh
'No! Don't give up!'
I kept on like that for an hour, meditating on the creation that I wanted to succeed.I open my eyes this time, getting tired, but woke right up, seeing that I did it!!!
"Yay!! I got to show mama!!"
I was running home, then I slipped, but was caught by someone holding my arm. I turned around and smiled brightly.
"Hi Seishin!"
He smiled as he helped me up. Seishin Farao, my closest friend. He is 4 years older than me, and is very tall. He has black hair with red highlights, Ruby red eyes with a bind of gold, and tan skin.
"Where are you off to, little one?"
"I'm going to show Mama this!"
He held my hand that showed my accomplishment, smiling with pride, but then it happened again. Our marks started to glow brightly in a golden light.
Marks are little tattoo-like- birthmarks that represents our soul. Each one of use is born with it, and each have a unique design to represent us.
"Sei-kun, it's doing it again!"
He quickly hid is hand behind his back and tried to avoid looking at me. His face started turning red, that got me worried.
"Sei-kun, are you okay? Your face is red."
He then started talking really fast and ran off. The only thing I caught was 'see you later!'.
'What was that about?'
Time skip
I ran inside the mansion to look for Mama. I was going to look in the kitchen, but then I heard music. She is in the music room, in the attic.
I opened slowly, not letting Mama know I'm here. I see her holding a guitar and looking down at a notebook- WAIT! THATS MY SONG BOOK!
"Mama! I told you: no touching my book!"
Mama giggled at me. Her white hair was in a high ponytail, and her yellow eyes looked like they were making fun of me. I had her very pale skin and looked like her, but she needs to stay away from the songbook because I made them.
"I'm sorry sweety, but they are really good songs. I don't see why you won't sing."
'They are not that good...'
"And don't you dare think they are bad! Don't be negative!"
Mama has this power to know what I am thinking. Then again, she is Mama, and she knows everything.
Then I remembered.
"Oh! Mama, Look! I made it! I finally did it!"
Mama looked surprised, but showed me a big smile. She gave a hug, and I hugged her back. She starts to shake a little and I look up at Mama. she is smiling, but she looks different. Sad.
"Mama?"
"There you are. I've been looking for you girls."
I look around in Mama's arms, and I see Papa. Papa is very strong and very tall. Papa has dark red hair and blue eyes. He smiled at me and Mama.
"Papa!"
I left Mama's arms and ran to Papa. he held his hands out as he threw me in the air and caught me, making me laugh.
"Papa! Look! I made it!"
When I showed him, he smiled and threw me in the air. When he caught me, I laughed and then stopped when he looked at Mama, giving her a stare. Mama nodded and smiled when I noticed their actions.
"Honey, Papa and I need to talk. You stay here okay? we won't be long."
I was confused, but I nodded.
Soon, I am the only one in the music room.
Time skip
I was looking out at the night sky, through the window of the attic. I liked seeing everyone playing, eating, having the time of their lives. It reminds me that I love having a peaceful home.
'Whats taking Mama and Papa so long?'
As if my prayers were answered, Mama and Papa came in giving me a smile.
They both sat down on the carpet, and gestured me to sit with them.
"Am I in trouble?"
Papa chuckled.
"No, sweety. We were actually thinking of how strong you've gotten, and think that we should give you some stuff that will help you on your ninja way."
I am very confused.
"Okay. I guess..."
They both chuckled at me. Papa pulled out a small box that he was hiding behind his back, and held it out to me.
I opened it slowly, thinking it was important. When I unwrapped it, I was smiling so hard. It was a necklace. A red stone with my mark carved on it, hanging by a black string. Then I see that the stone is actually the center part of a key.
Papa came up and helped me put it on. When I felt it, it seemed to get warmer, and I liked it.
Then it was Mama. She pulled out a small box that she hid in her sleeve. I opened it, and found a silver bracelet with weird symbols on it. Mama helped my put it on, and once it was around my wrist, it tightened a little bit.
'COOL!'
"This is a scroll bracelet. It can contain as many weapons as you wish, and other items if you want. If someone tries to take it from your wrist, it would be impossible. Only you are able to remove it from your wrist and use it, for it will only work for you. Never take it off, okay?"
I was amazed, and looked down at the bracelet, but nodded to Mama.
"This necklace is actually a key to a place we had been meaning to give to you when your older, but we think that you might want to go there."
"Where is it Papa?"
"Outside the village, far away. Now listen. Like the bracelet, It cannot be used or removed by anyone but you. Never take it off, okay?"
I am very confused. Why are they giving me this?
Mama and Papa do look happy, but they also seem sad, too.
"Mama, Papa, are you-?"
"AAAGGGHHHH!!!"
When I heard that scream through the window, curiosity got the best of me. I ran to the window, and I gasped at the horror I see before me.
Buildings were on fire, many were running away, screaming in horror. Ninjas were fighting off the Intruders, but slowly losing due to the numbers.
The intruders were the other reason why we kept to ourselves, because they are not human. They stand on 2 feet, they have arms and hands, too. But their skin was very pale, purple veins bugging out of their skin. They had no hair, but like a dragon, they had a trail of budding thorns coming out of their skin, from their forehead leading to their backs. Their tongues were long and teeth that were as sharp as a kunai, and they had no eyes. But their eye sockets glowed red.
I watched I'm horror as children fell, dead, when they had so much to live for. I couldn't stand it.
'I have to help them!'
I stopped by Mama.
"Mama! They need help!"
Mama and Papa hugged me. They hugged my so tightly, I thought was going to pass out. When they let go, Mama used one of her abilities on me, the one I just managed to make.
The Arcane Barrier. This barrier protects anyone who is inside the barrier or kill anyone who is inside it, based if you are an ally or an enemy. It can also mask your very being, make you invisible, no one can sense your prensense and it even makes you invisible.
I tried to get out, but it was useless. I tried to scream, tried to get their attention, but they only looked at me with sad eyes and smiles. Papa then jumped out the window, heading out to the battlefield. Mama stopped infront of me and mouthed.
"I love you."
I cried as she went with Papa. I stayed next to the window, watching the battlefield. Many fell, many cried, and I couldn't do anything about it.
Soon enough, it was only Papa, Mama, Hina and Touka. Everyone else were on the floor dead. I tried to look for my friends from the distance, hoping to be alive, but I could spot them.
They were surrounded by the monsters, the things that we call: Banished Ones. I see a 2 people among the monsters approach them, making the Banished Ones part to let them pass. When I got a clear view, I gasped, and so did my family.
One was a man that had the same skin as the Banished Ones, but had long black hair, black eyes with no Irish and a white pupil, and had a long sword that seemed to be alive, with roaches crawling all over it. That is the leader and creator of the Banished Ones, Draxics.
But that is not what made us go into shock. No, it was the man next to him.
He had yellow hair and green eyes and had tan skin, and was giving off a sick smirk, with an evil gleam in his eyes. He was as tall as Papa, and looked a little bit like him too.
My Uncle, the traitor.
I see my family get angry. Hina and Touka attack Uncle, while Mama and Papa attacked Draxics. They fought for so long, blood spilling from wounds and cries of anger were loud.
In the end, my Uncle slashed my siblings, with a swift move if his hand, my siblings were slashed on the waist. They fell to the ground, and didn't move.
"NOOOO!! HINA, TOUKA...!"
I cried so hard. I screamed my pain, my anger, but nobody could hear me.
Mama and Papa cried when they saw them, but then they got angry and attacked Uncle. Uncle didn't move, smiling at them with that sick smile. I see Draxics closing on from behind them, having his sword about to attack.
"MAMA, PAPA! WATCH OUT!-"
It was too late. Draxics came up and stabbed them. Mama on the heart and Papa in the side. They both fell and didn't get up, like Hina and Touka. Blood spilled from them, and I couldn't do anything about it.
Draxics looked at Uncle, and they both smiled, nodded, and walked out of the village, with their massive army following them.
When they were long gone, that's when the barrier came down. I quickly ran out of the mansion and ran to where my family laid. They all had their eyes closed, looking like they were sleeping.
I saw one of them move. PAPA!
I ran to him and held his hand. He opened his eyes a little and he gave me a tired smile.
"Honey... I don't...h-have much time.."
"No, please Papa..."
"Listen... Go to... the hidden... l-leaf... We...were friends with...the Y-yellow Flash...Go there... become a ninja...be strong... end Draxics's r-rein... and live a new life..."
"But Papa, I don't know if I can..."
"You must... Remember...We love you... my little Phoenix... and we will... always be with.. you..."
With that, he took his final breath. His hand went limp and fell from mine, losing all the pressure in me.
Anger in me rised, I stood up and held my head, wanting it to stop. But revenge is what I wanted, but not like the way my parents did it.
With that anger, I didn't see my family's marks glowing, and somehow being peeled off their hands. They all went into the air and combined together, creating a great power.
I got so angry, still not noticing the light heading straight towards me, I yelled into the night. With that scream, the light flew into my right eye, blinding me. I screamed in pain, in anger, until I eventually passed out.
In that night, A new course was chosen for me, new abilities, and a bigger future...
End of Prologue.
Hi guys!! Phoenix Flametail here! this is my first time writing a fanfic, so please don't send any flames!! Anyways, give me a review of what you think of the prologue, and I will see if I should make the 1st chapter. Remember, NO FLAMES!! If you hate it, don't read it. See you guys later. BYE!!!
