My Shade of Black
PROLOGUE: Introductions & New Beginnings ♥
Rin-oh-ah, that's my name; it isn't the way you spell it, it's the way it rolls of your tongue. Rinoa Sakura Echizen, that's my full name. My parents gave me the middle name 'Sakura' because when I was first born my eyes where the colour of the sakura blossoms. I have terrorized the world for 17 years now and my eyes are no longer of the sakura but are a deep crimson colour, I love it. Nobody knows where I inherited the colour from but I find it unique and they are my favorite part about myself. Other then my eyes I look a lot like my little brother Ryoma Echizen. We both have the same black, green tinted, hair. The colour crimson describes who I was perfectly. Yeah I said was, as in PAST tense. It is fun, bold, outspoken, compelling, yet soft and inviting, also VERY temperamental just like any other shade of red. Crimson is also intimidating but charming if used the right way. So if crimson was the colour I was before what am I now? I guess I would be…navy blue.
I am now dark, overlooked, distant, and quiet. After that incident two years ago I couldn't help but change into navy blue. But the past is the past. I should move on. I promise to myself and all my loved ones that I will move on…eventually; it takes time after all.
"Will all passengers now exit the plane in an orderly fashion. Thank you for using Japan Trans-Continental Airlines as your airline of choice! Hope you enjoyed your flight!" boomed a voice through the speakers.
I quickly stuffed my journal into my carry on bag and excited the plane. As I stepped out I was glad to be able to stretch my legs once again. I did all the formal things needed to be done in the airport and picked up my bags and headed to the waiting area to meet my family.
As I peeked into the crowd it didn't take long to find my family, well with their wide smiles and my father in his monk clothing poking Ryoma they did stick out a lot. I walked up to them slowly and as soon as they caught sight of me I felt three heavy bodies collide with mine.
"Hey mama, Nanako, Ryoma, I missed all of you so much!" I said enthusiastically while smiling.
It felt good to smile, I haven't done that in a while. My dad gave me a hard pat on the back and forced my suitcases into Ryoma's hands who pouted. I gave him a peck on the cheek as thanks and we all headed to the car.
I was back with my family once again. It was time for my new beginning. I had no clue what was in store for me at that time, but if I had known, I would have thought that I wasn't ready for it.