Author's Note: I have been taking a long break from writing my other fanfictions. I am currently feeling very excited about Naruto, well not very current. I've been passionate about Naruto since it was first released a few years back and never stop chasing after it, both manga and anime. This fic has also been brewing in my mind for seven long years and now I've finally wrote it and its sequel. Yay for me! I do hope that you guys enjoy it. Please note that I am trying my best not to make my OC too much of a Mary-sue, but then I've read so many OC fics that I will be seriously wondering what kind of mental people would want to send me fire bombs if they don't like mine. Anyway, please enjoy yourself and do send reviews if you think it the story's worth it. Thanks a lot!
Disclaimer- I don't own Naruto. But I'm in love with Kakashi, Gaara, Neji!
KakashixOC
Prologue
Legend said that long before Shiki-kuni (Four Seasons Country) was formed, it was known to other countries as Aoitani-kuni (Green Valley Country) because of its valleys filled with lush greenness and rich wildlife and crops. However, when the old king of Aoitani-kuni passed away, his twin children Natsunosuke and Fuyurin decided to split the country into two states in order to avoid a sibling conflict for ruling power. Natsunosuke and his wife, Akiha named their state Natsuaki which is a combination of their names Summer and Autumn. Natsunosuke's sister, Fuyurin and her husband, Harugo decided to follow her brother's example and names their state Fuyuharu which means Winter and Spring. Because their states were named for the seasons, the rulers of both states decided to name their country Shiki-kuni.
Natsuaki-shu is predominantly ruled by male monarchs while Fuyuharu-shu is ruled by female monarchs. The heirs to the throne of both states will be chosen among the children of the monarchs. However, if one of the monarchs did not have any suitable heirs both among their own family and the nobles, they are allowed to choose from the children from the other state. So far, only Fuyuharu-shu had a history of choosing one of their rulers from Natsuaki-shu due to the previous monarch being unable to have a daughter and there were no suitable female candidates among the noble families.
Shiki-kuni is well-known to the world as a neutral and peaceful country. It did not have ninja village to protect its country from threats. This is due to the fact that the rulers of the country wanted nothing more than peace and avoided conflict with their five neighbors. However, Shiki-kuni was currently under threat from its warring neighboring ninja countries who seek to penetrate and conquer the beautiful land just to satisfy their lust for power and expand their territory.
In the main temple of Fuyuharu-shu, a girl aged about thirteen years knelt in prayer before the serene statues of the four founding monarchs that had protected and blessed Shiki-kuni through the ages.
She had long honey auburn hair that cascaded down her shoulders and back. Her small face was pale under the moonlight that shone from the opened ceiling. Her eyes were closed and her expression was serious and pleading. She wore a simple white robe with a yellow cloak over it for her prayer.
"Oh great ancestors of Shiki-kuni, hear my prayer and please grant it I beg of you. I prayed that this war will end soon and may peace once again exists in my country. I pray for the protection of my family, my people and my country. Please grant me the power to protect and face those who seek to intrude and conquer this country." The girl paused before continuing in a much softer tone.
"I pray that I would not have to be forced to marry that dreadful Prince Gatura. I can't stand to be with him and I can't trust him to be a fit ruler of Fuyuharu-shu. Please let me marry someone I know I can truly trust and…love with all my heart and soul." The girl said the last sentence in a desperate tone.
Her eyes opened. They were the color of silver grey and shone under the silver moonlight and they were filled with sadness. She had heard rumors that on her fifteenth birthday, she will be the bride and wife of Prince Gatura of Grass Country who was their closest ally.
There was hope that a political marriage alliance between her and the prince will be bringing aid to Shikikuni in terms of military power such as ninjas to protect their country. However, she had heard many horror stories of men of Grass Country treating their wives as nothing more but breeding mares. The young woman was very reluctant to agree to this marriage but she knew deep in her heart that there was no choice for her for the sake of her beloved country.
'I wish I could get away from all these problems. I wish that someone could help me be much stronger to fight against our enemies.' The young girl wished innocently with all her heart. Little did she know, her wish was about to come true and it would change her destiny.
