"Please send in Kurai"

"Yes my lord."

"You wished to see me Grandfather? Grandmother?"

"Your birth has shamed the Arashi name and your further disobedience of authority and aspiration to be a ninja of all things has done nothing to save your reputation. So in order to prevent a larger blemish on the clan we are 'relocating' you."

"Y-you're sending me away?"

"Yes, we have already prepared a permanent residence for you in Konohagakure."

"You are no longer welcome in this household, do you not compr—"

"But I'm your granddaughter! I have your blood flowing through my veins!"

"You also have the blood of that filthy ninja and your promiscuous mother!"

"…BUT I'M YOUR GRANDDAUGHTER! ..."

Chapter One: I'm alone in Konohagakure

Kurai walked between her two leaf ninja escorts; head up, eyes forward, shoulders square. Her posture as perfect as the princess she is – or rather, she thought she had been. She's an 11 year old disowned by her opulent royal family and alone in Konohagakure.

"We've just about reached the Hokage's tower."

Kurai peered past the tall ninja in front of her to see a rather old red building that looked like it could use a fresh new coat of paint; but of course did not lack in charm. The whole hidden ninja village was charming. The sights of street vendors, marketplaces, and crowds of people were new to the sheltered life Kurai had. Maybe I will like it here, she thought. The entered the Hokage's tower and were immediately taken to the Hokage's office. They walked in the office and Kurai's eyes were immediately downcast showing the Land of Lightning's form of respect. She glanced at the Hokage. He seemed like a rather nice man – well, a nice old man. I can't believe they let an old man be the ninja leader of a hidden village… he looks to be about 80 years old! "Ah, so you must be Miss Arashi, am I correct?" Kurai bowed quickly, "Yes I am." "Well, it looks like you came right on time. The preparations on were you will be staying have all been previously made and the lord and lady of the Land of Lightning have set up funds for you so you will not have to worry on money…. Oh, I also see that you have an aspiration to become a ninja, is that true?" "Yes it is." The Hokage smiled, "How would you like to be enrolled in the Ninja academy? Most of the students your age will be gradua —"Kurai's eyes shot up, "I have been training for sometime, I'm sure I will be able to pass with the rest of the students my age." Her sudden act of confidence surprised the Hokage, and needless to say he was pretty impressed. "Well, that settles it. You will be enrolled into the Academy. You start tomorrow."

Kurai followed the Hokage and his advisor down the halls of the Academy. She was nervous; the butterflies were definitely fluttering, but she put on her usual emotionless façade. They finally stopped in front of a classroom door. Now she was definitely freaked, still refusing to show it. "This will be your classroom and your sensei's name is Iruka. He's one of the best sensei's we have at the Academy and I'm sure you'll like him and you're classmates," the Hokage said. Kurai simply nodded in reply. The anxiety was killing her. The Hokage opened the door and walked over to who she believed to be 'Iruka-sensei' and whispered a few words to him before turning ans walking back through the door. He gave you a pat on the head before whispering "Good Luck" and leaving you.

"Class, we have a new student joining us today!" Iruka stated.

Kurai took this as her cue to walk in and faced her new classmates. "This is Kurai Arashi and she'll be joining us for the rest of the year." Kurai looked over the students in the class. She immediately spotted a few she probably wouldn't like; there was a loud-mouthed, blonde boy clad with an orange jumped. Ick, I hate orange. There were two girls: one with bubble gum pink hair. That CAN NOT be natural! It might be worse than that orange jumper. And a blonde haired girl with a very annoying voice and complained A LOT. I hope I never get stuck sitting next to her. And then there was the raven haired boy in the upper corner of the room, alone. He caught her attention. Why is he so alone? He's pretty cute, I bet all the girls want to sit next to him but… he's so alone.

While Kurai made these assumptions of her classmates, the boys were making notes about her as well. She was quite the looker with her flawless pale skin that contrasted her long dark hair and deep purple eyes. She had now been named the number one HOTTEST girl in all of Konoha; and few of the girls already decided they hated her or they were jealous of her.

"Why don't you take a seat next to Sasuke? Top desk in the right hand row" Iruka said pointing to none other than the black haired boy.

Now every girl hated her.