Hello Readers:

This is a story that I've been working on for a while. It is a redo of what I had on the old Quizilla site before it went stupid. Putting up just the first part to see what you guys think. Enjoy!

Personal Information

Name: Kohana Rai - Little Flower of Trust

Age: 12

Birthday: December 28

Looks:

Eyes: Blind, light blue

Hair: Short, choppy black

Height: 4'9"

Weight: 84 lb.

Clothing:

Light blue-green short kimono tied with a dark blue obi. Thigh-high dark blue socks with black ninja sandals. Long dark blue fingerless gloves cover past the elbow.

Personality:

She's almost always quiet, unless something needs to be said. Do not get her angry, because under most circumstances, she will not forgive you. She gets confused quite easily, not being able to tell what is going on around her. She is rarely sarcastic or mean to people, and is always willing to give someone a second chance.

Family:

Father: Kohana Hiro
Age: 39

Mother: Kohana Akiko (Sumi Akiko before marriage)
Age: 36

Older Brother: Kohana Towa
Age: 16

Abilities:

Ninjutsu:

Shunshin no Jutsu - Body Flicker

Kawarimi no Jutsu - Body Replacement

Bunshin no Jutsu - Clone

Jibaku Fuda: Kassei - Exploding Tag: Activate

Dokunuku no Jutsu - Poison Extraction

Nawanuke no Jutsu - Rope Escape

Henge no Jutsu - Transformation

Genjutsu:

Kokuangyō no Jutsu - Bringer-of-Darkness

Other:

Flute

Meditation

Illusions - With flute

History:

Not much is known about this young academy student. She gets top marks, is very quiet, and listens well. She has most of the qualities of a nin that most people are looking for. No one knows she's blind, except for one girl who Rai would trust with her life.

She mastered flute when she was quite young, having no other hobbies or reasons to do anything else and cast her first illusion with it at the age of seven. Beginning then, her mother taught her medical jutsu, knowing that Rai would never be one for killing someone.

She is quite clueless when it comes to gossip, love, and other things of that sort because of her parents' habits and rules.

"It is now time for the final exam to begin. Your names will be called in a random order. The test will different for some people, depending on disabilities or abilities," Iruka-sensei explained, his pen tapping on his clipboard. His voice had an air of hopefulness, but was hard at the same time. It was almost if he was trying to prepare himself for a let down.

I turned to the girl next to me. She had helped me out a lot during the years of school, helping me find ways to hide my disability, knowing that I would never accomplish anything if the superiors found out I was blind. "Hey TenTen-san, do they know I'm, well, do they know about my disability?" I just wanted to make sure. Because, when Iruka-sensei was speaking, it felt like his tone was because of me. Maybe it was just because of my father.

"I'm not sure. I don't believe so. You learn about your surroundings so quickly so it doesn't seem like you are, just using echoes. I believe me reading off the lessons to you has worked, you can memorize almost everything you've heard. You never need help when doing signs, it's like you knew them all your life. I think they don't know, unless you told them in the first place, as I know you didn't."

I shook my head, "I could still see for the entrance exam. Remember, my eyes were dark blue."

"Yeah, they have lightened a lot."

"TenTen." The call came from the doorway.

"Oh that's me! Wish me luck," she said happily. I heard her stand up and her hand landed on my shoulder, giving a comforting squeeze.

"Let me know how you did, and good luck," I called after her, a soft smile curling the corners of my lips.

Time passed slowly as I waited for her to come back. It must have been a half hour or so when I closed my eyes and listened to other conversations going on around me.

"I wonder how Neji did."

"Yeah, he hasn't come back yet."

"But you know he did well. He's the best in the class."

"We don't need to worry about him passing or not."

"We know he's not worried about it. He's sure that he'll pass."

Hyuuga Neji, I haven't met him yet. I know he's the best in the class, and expected to graduate with top marks. I'm just hoping I pass.

"I hope this isn't too hard. If it is, I'll do my best."

"Will you shut up Lee? You heard what Iruka-sensei said; the tests will be different for the people who have 'disabilities'. And you know you can't beat Neji's scores. There is no way."

"I'm not going to let him beat me."

Rock Lee is a ninja that can't use ninjutsu or genjutsu. He works hard enough, I hope he makes it...

"Kohana Rai."

That's my name. I'm known as the slow-moving quiet girl with good reflexes who only speaks with TenTen. People don't really know me, except by face. They wouldn't be able to distinguish me by voice. But I only know everyone by voice, and can tell everyone apart by the way they walk. Only one of the ways being blind is an advantage...

I stood up, opening my eyes and moved to the end of the row where the stairs were. I ran my fingers along the backs of people's chairs to guide me, counting the steps to the end of the row. Ten to the aisle, a ninety-degree turn to the left, and fifteen steps to the front, another eighty-degree turn to the right, eight steps to the door, where Iruka-sensei was waiting. As I moved down the stairs carefully, my fingers trailed the edges of desks, the grain of the wood rough against my sensitive fingertips. I could sense the man's chakra and moved toward him.

"Come with me." His footsteps left the room and echoed down the hallway. I followed him by sound to a nearby classroom. Entering it, I could sense the chakra of two people, Miyuki-sensei and Iruka-sensei.

"Kohana Rai, we are giving the normal test, even though we are aware of your healing and genjutsu abilities." I nodded quickly. "Very well. Please create at least three Bunshin."

My hands folded and twisted in to the hand position that they so well knew. A shock of chakra ran through me, creating the clones I had been instructed to create. A poof of smoke, and there were four images of me standing in front of the two senseis.

"I think that's all the information we need. Congratulations! You pass!" I heard Iruka-sensei say, the wide smile almost verbal.

I couldn't help but allow a smile to creep on to my features. "Thank you," I said softly, going in to a bow of respect.

I took my new hitai-ate and tied it around my head, keeping my bangs out of my face, the metal of the plate cool against my fingertips. I ran my fingers through my short hair, smoothing it in to place.

"You're allowed to leave now. Orientation is tomorrow, beginning at normal school time," Miyuki-sensei instructed. I gave a curt nod and exited the classroom, following the memorized steps with ease to the main exit of the academy.

A slow breeze passed through the small courtyard-like area in front of the school, somewhat cooling the warm day. Chattering from the academy students that passed the test flew through my senses, allowing me to pick up most of the words. It seems all of my classmates, who have gone so far, have passed the test. Their parents and family members were congratulating them on 'a job well done'. My smile faded and my eyes became downcast. I would have no one come to congratulate me today, or any day. As always, it was just me, myself, and I.

"Rai!" And maybe TenTen-san...

Female arms were thrown around me in a bone-crushing hug. "Congrats, I'm glad you passed. I don't believe your parents are here yet, though I'm sure they will be." I could, like with Iruka-sensei, almost hear the smile in her voice.

I shook my head, returning her hug gently. "They're not coming. So I'm just going to head home. I'll see you tomorrow at the orientation, okay?"

The weapon's master moved away slightly with her hands still on my shoulder. "Are you sure?"

A small smile curled the end of my lips. "Of course. Don't worry about me. I'll be fine. Ja ne," I called over my shoulder, along with a small wave, as I headed for home. Tomorrow should be fun...