On the outskirts of the Firenation, there was a small village. The people were few, but there was one thing about this town that made it very different. The men of this town were marvelous archers. The hobby had been passed from generation to generation. Beginning as a way of survival, to hunt for food for their families, was now a sort of hobby or talent. The town lived peacefully, remaining neutral in the rising up war. The man who represented the people of this town, Daiki, was unable to have children with his barren wife, Yoshiko.
Every night the man would and his wife would pray for a child, with no answer. Right when the couple was beginning to grow so old they wouldn't be able to raise a baby with full health, the wife excitedly broke the news to her husband that she was expecting. The couple broke down in tears, the wife hoped and hoped for a son to provide when her husband would become unable to, but Daiki was so grateful, he could not care less the gender of the baby. For nine months they talked about the future the family would have together, Yoshiko talking about how her son would be the greatest warrior of the Yuyan village. The father crafted a bow for his child, swearing to that he would make him the finest marksman the world has ever seen.
Finally the raining night came when Yoshiko went into labor. Hours of anguish and cries filled the village while the people awaited the highly anticipated child. Finally the baby was delivered. A small and fragile girl. The father looked upon his daughter with tears in his eyes as he kissed her forehead. He went to hand his baby to Yoshiko, who looked upon the child in terror and embarrassment. In her anger she refused to even touch the innocent new life.
"I prayed to the spirits every night for a son, and I thought they had answered my prayers. Instead they curse me with this useless girl. I am embarrassed to say I had her. Look at her! So pathetic and small!"
Daiki drew back in horror from his wife cold words. "We have been blessed! She is ours, and she is now part of our family! Why can't you be joyful? She will grow to be strong, and she will bring us honor!"
"She is useless! Rid of her! Throw her into the river, leave her for the animals."
Daiki stood up to his wife. "You do not have to be part of raising our child, but the spirits have given us what he long asked for, and I will show this girl love and compassion, seeing you have none of it yourself."
The wife turned her face away, but Daiki could not resist being joyful still. He finally felt complete. He looked upon her small and gentle face as the rain pounded outside the house, a sign many people would take as a bad omen, but he could see the beauty in the loud thunder and bright lightning.
"Amaya." He whispered to his baby. "That is what I will call you."
Hey guys! This is my first every Fanfiction! So since I'm new go a little easy on me! I know this chapter is SUPER SUPER short. Like really short, but it's just the prologue so the others will be a lot longer! I swear! So this is just a little idea I had. Let's see where this goes, right? Let me know if you see any mistakes, have any ideas, or want to be my beta! Thanks for checking this out! Who knows who I'll pair her up with, let me know who you want as a possible love interest!
AND COOL LITTLE FACT.
Amaya means night rain! Totally why I picked that name. Plus it's cute. Thanks guys!
:) Teegan :)