She never played with any children. She never ran alongside countless others in a simple game of tag. She never used her skills playing hide-and-seek. It's not like she refused, she was just never asked. She plainly watched, her emotions clear on her face. Frustration. Sorrow. Longing. Her silky red hair danced with the wind sauntering through the open window.
"Roran," a voice from the doorway spoke, "it's time for your breathing treatment."
The nurse gestured to the bed. The stark, crisp sheets were plain and newly changed. Roran sighed composing herself before obeying. That was all she ever did. Obey. Do this, do that, don't go outside, stay away from the window, walk, don't run.
As she sat on the bed, sounds of young kids drifted in teasing her.
"Laps? Sensei, we always run laps!"
"Oi, Iruka Sensei, when is snack time?"
Roran's hands clutched the bedsheets, scrunching up the material. Her knuckles slowly turning white from the pressure.
"Sasuke-kun, can I run beside you?"
The nurse pressed the oxygen mask to Roran's face gingerly.
"Back off, Billboard Brow!"
Tears formed creating Roran's eyes to be lighter shade of blue.
"Shut up, Ino Pig!"
A flick of the machine and a mingling gush of air and medicine quickly drowned out the voices. The nurse's kind brown eyes watched Roran's impassive face. She is suffering, she thought. Roran heard nothing more than the machine and the retreating footsteps of the nurse. At the click of the shutting door, Roran cleared her mind and remembered. Remembered everything in her life so far. She knew she was young, and in time she would join her age group in battle. She would help defend The Hidden Village of Leaves. Her bloodline couldn't go to waste. Her honor and pride wouldn't allow it.
Roran stared at the machine helping her stabilize her breathing. "I'll grow stronger," she whispered to the wind, "tomorrow I begin lessons at the Academy. One day, I'll be known."
She turned towards the window, her hand pushing her bangs from sight.
"I promise."
Alright. First chapter down. I wanted to leave things a little vague and slightly introduce my character. The reason for her breathing will be later explained and developed throughout the story. Oh, there is a significance in the 'remembering.' I'm trying to base Roran off of me, so it is easier to stay in character. It's familiar territory.
The little heartthrob isn't introduced but he will next chapter. If you can't tell who 'he' will be from the story description, you need to rewatch the anime.
I'm sorry if anything is ever confusing to read, I just write. Grammar isn't really my friend. Comments or opinions are welcome.