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"Hekima-nee, hurry up I need to use the bathroom!" Megumi knocked with her small fist.

Hekima finished drying off and placing on her regular clothes for the academy. A pair of beige Capri pants with a short sleeve boxy shirt the color of burnt orange. She open the wooden door, only to have her younger sister Megumi run in while pushing her out. Living in a household with 4 other sister and two bathrooms, one being an ensuite for her parents room, made morning routines hectic and rushed. It was a worse situation when Asa was still in the academy. She was notorious for taking long showers and taking at least 30 minutes afterwards to choose and wear her clothes. Hekima and Megumi were forced to wake up early because Asa refused to hurry up or get up early herself. For the most part Hekima usually came late to her classes and had come to terms with it since she valued her sleep more than school. Of course the teachers had brought it up to her parents but since her dad is the head of the most powerful clan in Sunagakure, they let it slide. Her parents did confront her about this but that's a story for another day.

Namika and rai are the youngest of the family and fraternal twins. They just started the Academy this year and since they're first years, classes start later for them. So far they both loved being in the academy and would come home to tell their family about the new things they've learned which everybody already knew. It's safe to say that they both are go getters especially because they look up to Megumi, the middle child. Megumi is the Queen of being studious and obnoxious. Hekima only hoped that the twin won't catch the Obnoxious trait. Hekima, the protagonist of this story, is the second oldest and people would describe her as being chill, the type that goes with the flow. Greatly contrasting against the eldest of the Sisters, Asa. She's all about clan pride and doing your best. Hekima knew that her parents favorite is their eldest, Asa, and she is fine with that.

Throughout the years Hekima had come to the conclusion that her family is full of fake people. Although it is not intentional that they act this way. Being one of the strongest clan made them this way. They had a need to look and act perfect or society would butcher their reputation. Both of her parents were strict and quiet. They went with what they were taught and not what they're hearts tell them. It became so clear to her when it was her cousin Kimiko's wedding just 5 years ago.

Flashback

KImiko turned 18 just that july. She is one of the strongest ninja of her generation. Becoming a Jonin at the tender age of 16 she caught the eye of many people. The Kazekage made her an honorary ninja, sent her on some of the hardest missions. And ones that had questionable intentions. But that is not the only thing going on in her life. She has many suitors coming from rich or prestigious clans asking for her hand in marriage. But she already had someone in mind. Someone who remained a chunin whilst she became a jonin. A person who had civilian parents, came from no money, and is never serious. But she liked him anyway.

They went on a mission together and he confessed. They kissed. When she got home kimiko asked her mother if she had to marry one of the suitors.

"Kimiko, you silly girl, we've already chosen whom you're going to marry" her mother informed her.

Kimiko argued with both her parents. Instead of reason they threatened her. "If you decide to marry someone other than the person we chose then we'll disown you. You won't be able to see your siblings nor your cousins. ever. " she loved her family more than anything. So she got married. Hekima remembered her cousin frowning throughout the whole ceremony. Her lively grey eyes were dullest grey that day. 3 months after being married Kimiko went on a mission where she is to kill the Demon child of the Kazekage. She lost.

End of flashback

How did Hekima know about this? Kimiko gave Hekima her diary just before she got married. In it she Explain why she chose to give Hekima her journal. Kimiko had two older brothers who didn't agree with her claim. She would've given it to Asa but Asa is too hard headed to understand or change her mind. And she feared Asa would've burned it or rat her out. So it went to Hekima, the perspective one, as Kimiko put in the journal.

At first the whole situation did not make sense to young Hekima. Ninja are suppose to protect the people. They're supposed to get strong and listen to their superior. So she put the journal away and continued to eagerly go to the academy. She wasn't a smart kid at the time and her grades were average at best. Until she turned 8 and she finally started to understand what her sensei's were going on about. Her mom had dropped the spoon she was cooking with when hekima showed the woman her report card that year.

She revisited the journal once again, Wanting to remember her cousin. She finally started to understand the words written on yellowed pages. Came to a realization that she is being raised to be a puppet for her family and village. Hekima wants to protect her people but her free will her morals is not something she wants to sacrifice. So her grades went back to average, that way she'll be able blend in as a shinobi. Any lower and they might consider kicking her out. Now an average genin to be, Hekima is considered a disappointment for not over achieving.

Hekima ate her breakfast and confidently walked away from the kitchen despite the disappointed glances her parents sometimes gave her. She slipped on her black ninja sandals and walked to the academy alone.

Uploaded: April 2, 2018