30 year old Kimi Hara was traveling to the Leaf Village, her wavy chestnut hair flowed in the wind as she walked pulling a small cart behind her. Her emerald green kimono hugged her body, the sleeves sat just off of her shoulders and it's skirt stopped just above her knees.
She traveled to share her singing voice with the world. She didn't really want fame, she just liked to sing. Music had a way of changing people's hearts. As much as she loved to reach people she also enjoyed being a tease. If you asked her what her downfall was she would tell you that it was her temper, which had landed her into trouble more times than she could count.
As she entered the Leaf Village she gazed at the stone faces that seemed to watch over the village. She stopped and studied them, then continued moving. She found a reasonable hotel and checked in. Once she was unpacked she headed to the market place and browsed the shops.
When she turned to leave one shop to go to the next she bumped into a man who stood just above eye level with her. His long black hair fell straight around his chiseled face. The purple around his golden eyes made them pop out. His eyes look like they belonged to a cat or a snake.
"You should watch where you're going." He hissed.
"Well maybe you shouldn't be standing so close." She snapped back.
The shopkeeper gasped. "I would watch how you talk to him, Miss. He's Orochimaru, one of the Legendary Sannin."
Kimi saw his chest puff up a bit. Traveling as much as she did, she got very good at reading people.
"Well, just because that's true doesn't mean he can go around being rude." she said glaring at him.
"Actually that's exactly what it means. Unless you think you can stop me." He challenged.
Kimi did everything in her power to control herself. Past experience told her not to dive head first into a fight. Plus, everything she had heard about Orochimaru told her that he could kill her in a second if he wanted.
"Why do you have to be such an ass?"
Orochimaru was surprised for a second, but quickly recovered.
"Because, that's who I am, my dear."
"Have you ever tried, oh I don't know, not being a complete jerk? People might like you better."
"Maybe I just like getting a reaction out of people like you." he smirked.
That did it. His smug attitude was just too much so she slapped him across the face hard enough to leave a red mark on his pale face. Her temper had flared too much for her to have the common sense to be scared.
Orochimaru's POV
His face stung where she had slapped him. A grin curled onto his lips. Despite knowing everything about him she still was brave enough to slap him.
"What the hell are you smiling about?" she raged.
The smile only got bigger as her baby blue eyes glared at him. He had to admit he was attracted to her. Her short temper seemed to make her more beautiful. Ever since she first started yelling at him, he wanted to see how far he could push her before getting an aggressive response. Now he had his answer.
"I'm sorry I bumped into you." he said keeping his smile
Kimi's POV
Kimi was shocked. Just like that, he apologized.
"Now see was that so hard?" she asked after regaining her composer.
"I suppose not." he said still smiling
Kimi wondered why the hell he was still smiling. Nothing about this situation was amusing.
"Enjoy the rest of your day." he said, then left and continued on his own way.
She wondered what caused him to change his behaviour. She knew it wasn't anything she said and his response wasn't normal for someone who just got slapped. Was he toying with her? Kimi looked back at the shop owner whose jaw was still on the floor from what she had just witnessed.
Since the whole scene had unfolded in front of her shop, Kimi decided to buy something. She looked at the collection of necklaces that were there. The last thing she needed was to spend her money on was jewelery, but she figured it was the least she could do. She was drawn towards a necklace which had the Leaf Village symbol and a baby blue sapphire at its center. After she put it on, she continued browsing the shops.
Finally, it was time to start doing what she came here to do. So, she went down to the park that was by the hospital and stood on the small stage that was there. She set up a small sign that had her name on it. She figured, if she ended up getting famous anyway, then people should know her name. It also saved her from having to introduce herself over and over. She had passed this place on her way to the market and thought it was a perfect spot to sing. She usually liked to sing in spots that were by places like hospitals so that she could encourage those inside its walls.
Once she warmed up her voice she began to sing. It was still the middle of the day so lots of people were out and about. As she expected it didn't take long to draw a crowd.
Orochimaru's POV
Orochimaru was working on experiments in his lab beside the hospital when he heard the most beautiful sound enter his ears. Curious he went to the window to see if he could tell where it was coming from. He saw a large group at the park across the street where the sound seemed to be coming from. Still unable to see who was gracing the air with their beautiful voice, he set aside his lab coat and headed to the park.
When he finally weaved through the crowd to get a good look, he saw it was the woman who had bumped into him earlier. He saw the sign on stage with "Kimi Hara" printed clearly on it. He was completely awestruck as the hot headed woman now sang a peaceful song that reached his core.
With each note she sang, he felt like a snake that had been charmed by a flute. She sang a total of about ten songs, each song more enchanting to him than the last. Was she weaving some kind of jutsu? No. If that was the case, why broadcast her name? Was she singing just because she wanted to? She finished her song and took a bow. Orochimaru felt his heart sink a little with the end of her performance.
Kimi's POV
Kimi was greeted with thunderous applause as she bowed signaling the end of the set. She was surprised to see Orochimaru among the crowd. After their little spat she figured he wouldn't want to see her again.
"Thank you all. I came to share my voice with you and to share the joy I feel. This is also what I do for a living so if you would be so generous and give whatever you can, it would be appreciated."
She then set a jar on the edge of the stage, walked off, and greeted her new fans.
"Wow Kimi Hara! You sure were great up there! Are you going to sing again tomorrow? Are you planning on staying? Please tell me you plan on staying!" A guy with short blonde spiked hair wearing a Leaf Village headband, a black shirt with orange accents, and orange pants over enthused. He had to be around twenty, but he still acted like he was a kid.
"Give her a chance to answer you idiot!" A pink haired girl scolded landing a solid punch on his head. "You'll have to forgive him, he tends to get over excited."
Kimi smiled as the blonde tried to recover from the blow. "It's quite alright, I'm used to it. I take it you two are Leaf Ninja."
"Yeah, we just got back from a mission and were headed home from the Hokage's office when we heard you start singing."
"May I ask your names?"
"I'm Naruto Uzumaki and this is Sakura Haruno!" Naruto said now being fully recovered.
"Nice to meet you. Wait a minute… isn't there at least three on a team at a time? Where's your other teammate? I would love to meet them."
The pair turned around and pulled a pale young man forward.
"This is Sai. He paints really well." Sakura introduced.
"It's very nice to meet you Sai. Did you enjoy the music?"
"Yes. It has inspired me to paint."
"Well feel free to bring your stuff tomorrow. I would love to see your work."
"So that means you're staying?!" Naruto asked once again with stars in his eyes.
"Yupp. I don't know for how long but I usually stay in places for a few months before moving on. I love to connect with people and give everyone a chance to hear the music."
"Then I'm going to bring Hinata here on our date tomorrow. I'm sure she'll love your songs."
"Please do, I would love to meet her."
The conversations continued and it wasn't till after dinner time when the last conversation finally wrapped up. Her stomach growled loudly.
"I guess I'm hungry." She said quietly.
"I can suggest a place."
The voice startled her causing her to instinctively pull out the kunai she always kept hidden in her waistband and spin around. She managed to stop herself when she saw it was Orochimaru.
"I see you've had some training. Whoever taught you…"
He was interrupted with a slap in the face… again.
"You should be careful who you slap. One of these days it's going to get you into trouble."
"Well then don't sneak up on me like that! You gave me a heart attack!" Kimi's stomach growled again and she blushed.
Orochimaru smirked.
"You said you know a good place to eat?"
