I've become interested in the character of Hyuuga Hanabi (Hinata's lil sis). She's been in only two parts of the series and our information on her is limited. She looks pretty cool, so I'm gonna make a story about her. R & R and tell me if I should continue. Oh... and... I named this firecracker because the name Hanabi is fireworks.

' these mean thoughts '

Chapter 1: Who was I?

It was one of Konoha's more peaceful days, and father had business to attend to. No training today. I had gazed out my window earlier to see the blooming cherry blossom. Since father would be gona all day, I decided it was finally time for me to walk freely among the village. It was my first time walking in the village by myself, I was usually with one of my parents or with my squad on a mission. Father is a bit over-protective of me sometimes since I'm so "talented", he could care less about Hinata. However, if I'm so "talented", doesn't he think I can take care of myself? I passed by the ninja academy in which I attended for a short time, then they realized I was special. My father began to oversee my training and I eventually passed Hinata. Therefore, father says he doesn't love her. I sat on a bench by the side of a pond, and gazed at my reflection in digust.

I, Hyuuga Hanabi, am a Jounin at the age of 13. I surpassed all others of my age, and even my sister... who is five years older than me. I have great respect as a strong child of the family. Yet, I am alone. I have no friends, my sister avoids me, and I'm the youngest jounin in the village. A threw a rock into the pond... I hated myself.

" Bad day? " A voice said from behind.

" What? " I turned around and whipped out a kunai, cursing myself for not sensing someone's presence.

" Wow. " The boy smiled holding up his hands. " Don't worry, I come in peace. " I sighed and turned back to the pond.

" Whatever..." The boy stood there for a moment, then proceeded to sit next to me. He gave me a smile and I actually smiled back.

" My name's Takehiro. You're supposed to say your name first before you ask someone else's right? "

" Heh, yeah. My name is...Hyu..." I decided that I wouldn't tell him I'm from the Hyuuga clan. Although, the eyes give it away. " My name is Hanabi. "

" Beautiful name. " He said, " and Beautiful eyes. " He stared right into my white eyes intently. ' These eyes... she must be a Hyuuga. '

" Ha, well they're not pretty when they're angry. " I responded with a clever smirk. Takehiro smiled back. He took note of the forehead protector wrapped like a necklace around my neck.

" So... you're a shinobi? " He asked. I looked at him for a moment, then nodded.

" Yeah. "

" I am as well. "

" You any good? " I asked him, he responded with a laugh.

" I'm ok. " I gave him an encouraging smile, but I was really smiling at the thought of how easily I could beat him. He didn't need to know I was a Jounin. He looked at his watch and said he needed to go. " Pleasure meeting you, I'll see you again. Count on it. " I waved him goodbye. I looked at the pond for moment, then something caught my eye. Tyed onto his right arm was his forehead protector, but it didn't bear the symbol of Konoha. It was a different one, the one of the Cloud Village. I cursed myself for not noticing it. What would a foreigner be doing in our village? The Cloud hasn't been here since... !!!! I suddenly remembered something about my family's past. I had to tell Father!

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A little blank? Yeah I know. I want to know if anyone is even gonna bother to read this before I get into a plot, plus I need to stop because my hand is cramped up. This was just a little introduction to the story. R & R... but no flames please. Thanks. ^^