Disclaimer: I own nothing from Naruto. Just Kaya Serina and anything regarding the Kaya Clan. I also own Hamako Manami and any other ocs that may appear in this story. Also, the Hoshigakure in this story is completely fabricated and so belongs to me as well. Please do not use Serina, the Kaya Clan, or my hoshigakure without permission first. Thank you.
Please keep an open mind while reading this story. Reviews are welcome. Trashing is not. Im not the best author in the world, but i try my best. Constructive criticism is welcome as long as its respectful. I've tried my best to keep everyone as in character as possible. Don't kill me if they arn't. Im not Kishimoto Masashi so I can't be perfect when it comes to playing the characters. This follows a bit of a different storyline so expect changes in some things. The first chapter mainly gives a bit of history, kinda sets the mood for the story, etc. So give it a chance and keep reading. Also, my main character, Serina, her abilities will remain rather mysterious for awhile. It is done on purpose so please don't get mad if you don't find out every little thing about her right away. Where's the fun without a little mystery? :) Please enjoy, Kaya Serina.
Kaya Serina
My story is a unique one. I am often blamed for the death of many. There isn't a day that goes by without someone reminding me that my supposed actions resulted in the loss of their loved one. I cannot but help to feel some form of resentment towards these people for they do not know my story. They believe the one that has been tainted by false truths. They blame me for things I did not do, yet do not ever ask what truly occurred. And so, I will write my story now so that perhaps in many years when the legend around me has faded, someone will find this book and the true heroes of my time may be revealed. The Kaya clan's name shall be cleared, and my one true love shall finally be recognized for what he really is, a silent, enduring hero. And so, I will begin my story on a sunny day in the small village of Hoshigakure…
It was a normal day in Hoshigakure. Small children ran around the village, their laughter carried by the wind. People walked leisurely through the streets stopping occasionally to greet others with a quick hello before moving on to finish their daily shopping. The occasional ninja raced by to train or carry out a mission. The atmosphere was strong with happiness and love, and a young girl of eight reveled in it. She skipped through the streets, her long hair blowing out behind her. Today was a special day. It was the little girls first day at her clan's special academy. She was finally going to be able to become a proud kaya nin.
That little girl was me. And that day was my last day of true happiness to come for awhile. I remember specifically that that day held the last conversation I ever had with my aunt. She was one of my favorite people in the Kaya clan, besides my own parents of course. I found her in the streets, busy inspecting some flowers in a stand.
"Aunt Kimi!!! Guess what I get to do today?" She jumped a bit before turning to look at me.
"Oh! Serina! You scared me. What do you get to do today? Well, let's see. What could a little girl be doing on a Monday? You get to…hmmm…I know! You get to play with Manami-san?"
I huffed a bit before answering in an attempt to be strict, "No!! Don't be silly Auntie! Take a real guess!"
She looked amused by my response for a moment and murmured quietly, "I wasn't aware that I was being silly." She then turned around and continued picking flowers while humming softly. I waited patiently as she returned to her flower picking. Auntie was my favorite, but when you rushed her she was a scary lady. Everyone knew that and some of us, like me, had learned that the hard way. I knew she was thinking cause she was humming. Auntie always hummed when she was thinking. She turned to me again, this time holding a blue rose in her hand.
"Well, I've thought and thought and I just cannot come up with what you could possibly be doing today! I guess you'll just have to tell me yourself."
Unwilling to play the guessing game anymore, I complied too her request and loudly proclaimed I was going to start the Kaya academy today. She put on a great show of looking surprised before responing. "Really! Well, I had no idea that such a thing was happening today! I'm sure you'll be great!"
"Of course I will! I am going to be the best ninja the Kaya clan has ever had!" I shouted with wide eyes and great enthusiasm. She smiled softly before humming again. Finally, she spoke again and her next words stuck with me for the rest of my life. They have influenced many of the decisions I later made.
With a faraway look in her eyes, my aunt spoke to me in a voice that was so different from her normal cheerful tone; I could not help but to pay extreme attention.
"Serina, you see this rose here?" I nodded, squinting at the rose to see it better. "Well, listen closely because I will only tell you this once. Since you are starting the academy today, I feel it important to tell you why a Kaya becomes a ninja. Do you know why?"
I thought for a moment before asking, "To help the people in our village?"
She nodded and replied "Yes, that is one very important reason. But i have another idea. Do you want to know what it is?"
I nodded vehemently. "One of the most tragic things I know about human nature is that all of us tend to put off living. We are all dreaming of some magical rose garden over the horizon-instead of enjoying the roses blooming outside our windows today. Now I believe that some dreaming is necessary for life, as without it how do we know what to strive for? But never forget what you have and always enjoy and appreciate the life you have. Learn to live both in and out of the moment. And whenever you find someone who cannot appreciate what they have, never stop trying to show them the gifts they've been given. You help them find their gifts, no matter who they are or where they are from. You understand?"
I stood silent for a moment, then smiled brightly and nodded my head. "Yeah auntie! I understand. Don't worry, ill always help people. Ill never give up!" She smiled softly at me before handing me the blue rose. "Why don't you keep this. Take it as a reminder of what I said today. Now run off! You don't want to be late to your first day at the academy do you!?"
I gasped in surprise before shaking my head rather violently. "Thanks auntie! I almost forgot! Ill see you later!" She laughed lightly before turning back to pick up more flowers as I ran down the street with a smile on my face and her words completely forgotten. Later though, they became the basis of my life.
The history of my clan is a complex one. All that I will say now is that my clan had a kekkei genkai that was healing based. Due to this members of our clan were often sought out by injured or sick people. As time went on warring nations began asking my clan to support them throughout the war so they could raise the survival rate of their ninja. At the time, the Kaya clan believed that they should never turn a person in need down. They believed they had no right to decide who deserved to be treated and who didn't. So, over half the Kaya went to different nations to help with the injuries and disease that comes with all wars. The fighting eventually killed off the majority of the Kaya. That meant that there was very few Kaya remaining in Hoshigakure. That was when I was six. When I was eight, the rest of my clan died. I never learned who killed them, but apparently an assassin snuck into Hoshigakure that night and killed the small amount of remaining clan members. I had been spending the night at Manami-chan's house so I survived. At eight, I became the last remaining Kaya in the world. With no one to hate or exact revenge upon as i didn't know the assassin, I was engulfed by sadness and a void which I thought could never be filled. I could not comprehend why someone would want to kill a group of people who dedicated their lives to nothing but healing and helping people in the world. One day I remembered the words of my aunt, and from then on I decided I would no longer live in such sadness. I would appreciate what I had, and always remember where I came from. So I cheered up, made friends, and began training again. Eventually I was able to make a name for myself, and in the process I attracted the attention of a few different ninja groups throughout the world. Only one was ever able to make contact with me though, and the ninja that did changed my life forever...