Author's note: this is my first time doing one of these...so any comments or suggestions are welcomed. And please review to let me know if I should continue or not. I dont want to bore anyone:)

Chapter 1

Raine is from the Village of the Waves, and was raised by a man she thought was her father and his rouge ninja followers. When she was younger her mother disappeared, leaving her with her father and grandparents. As Raine grew, she noticed that something didn't quite feel right with her father. She kept questioning her grandmother for answers until one day she finally gave in. "Akira is not your real father," Raine's grandmother said, "Your real father lives in the Leaf Village." This of course came as real surprise to Raine.

I mean, I knew something wasn't right with him and me, but I never imagined that he wasn't my real father

"Your real father was on a mission here in the Wave Village. He and your mother, well, you know. After that he left and hasn't returned. We know he used to send letters and such, but after a while we didn't hear anything else about it. We figured Akira found out that you were not his and put a stop to the letters. After Kimakoe disappeared and your grandfather died, I didn't want to tell you the truth because I knew that you would want to go and find your real father." As Raine listened to her grandmother she realized how much she truly hated the man she thought to be her father. "You're right," Raine replied, "I probably would have gone to find my real father, and I probably still will." Her grandmother stared at her for minute with intense, unshakable eyes. "But what?" was the only thing her grandmother could say. Raine sat back in her chair. How could I possible escape father, no, Akira? "It is going to be hard to find a way to leave … Akira. He has men watching me constantly. I'm surprised that he doesn't send someone with me here to visit you. I'm surprised he lets me visit at all." Raine's grandmother shot her a worried look and then quickly looked away. "All that I can say to you is to be careful. I know you are going to try to leave no matter what, so there is no reason for me to lecture you." Raine tried to hide her surprised look before her grandmother saw it. Thank you Grandma, for understanding. Raine got up and hugged her grandmother, and then started for the door. "I love you," Raine said quietly to the old woman behind her. "I love you to, Raine," was all of the reply she received.

That would be the last time she ever heard her grandmother's voice, for Akira, Raine's father, had decided to be rid of her. Raine, of course, found out that her father was behind the death of both her grandparents, which made her hate him even more.

That dirty bastard. How could he? She was the only person left that meant something to meRaine fell to the ground trying to hold back her sobs. It had been two years since her grandmother's death, but she still thought about her almost every day. She had been training for most of the day, like she did every other day of her extremely boring life. Completely exhausted and drenched in sweat from pushing herself to her physical limit caused her to think of bathing. Raine pulled herself up and began walking. I'm glad no one was made to watch me train today. Father has been letting up some recently. Fool. But I'm really glad he has never sent anyone with me to the bath. Raine finally saw the river come into view. This was her favorite place go. There was waterfall and everything. This is the most beautiful place I have ever seen. I guess I do have to give Akira credit for having good taste in scenery. Jerk.

After a while of standing under the waterfall Raine heard the bird call that was used when her friend wanted to talk with her. He usually came to her when she was bathing. The fact that this man, someone she had only seen once, and someone who she didn't even know the name of, was watching her when she was completely naked didn't bother her at all. This man had been coming to talk to her for the past couple of years. Sometimes he sent other men to question her, but most of the time he was the only one that would come. I guess it is kind of weird that I let him see me naked. Most of the time I am really shy when it comes to people and stuff, but with him it is different. The first time I met him it was extremely awkward, but since then…we have become really good friends! I mean, I guess you could call us friends, right? What if he doesn't feel that way about me? I'm being silly. He really does care about me. That is why he is doing this for me! At first I thought about him having other intentions, but I realized that that was a stupid accusation. If he just wanted my body, he would have taken it a long time ago. And I have been giving him info about Father's plans and followers, and he still comes, and doesn't really ask about them anymore. We actually talk. Like friends, or like brothers and sisters would, I mean, I guess. I wouldn't really know…But still, the first time we met was actually kind of funny now that I think about it…

FLASH BACK

I walked over to the stream and started to unclothe. When I was just about to jump in someone attacked me. I started to freak, of course. I was completely naked and some man was holding me down to the ground. I totally kicked his ass. That would have been a funny sight! I probably only won because he was distracted. I asked him who he was and why he attacked me. He seemed kind of shocked when I didn't kill him. I didn't think its right to decide who dies and who doesn't. I mean, it was right after Grandma's death, and I was still very angry and upset at my so called father. He got up and sat down just looking at me like I was crazy and said, "A-Are you one of the…rouge ninjas?" I had to laugh. "Ummmm.Sort of. I mean, my father is, and he hasn't really given me a choice. But if I had to choose, I woulddefinitely leave." He looked understandingly at me, and then asked, "A-Are all of your father's followers as strong as you?" I found that to be a strange question, and I still do. "I stopped training with Father's followers a long time ago. I train by myself now, but to answer your question…well, I don't really know. I'm pretty sure they are. I mean, I'm pretty sure they are a lot stronger. My father is a lot stronger than me. So, I'm guessing that they are too." He looked down deep in thought. When he looked back up he seemed to be worried. He told me that his job was tracking down rouge ninjas and killing them. He asked me if I would be a spy for him and give him information on my father and his followers. Of course I agreed…

PRESENT

Ever since then he has been with me, helping me with my problems and such. Sometimes he watches me train and tells me that I really need to get away from here because they only want to use me. I mean, I really want to get away, but I still don't understand why they would want to use me. I am a coward and a wimp. That is why I haven't been able to escape yet. He, I wish I knew his name, has been talking to a nearby village. He thinks that they will help me escape. I really hope so…

Raine swam over to the other side of the river close to the woods in order to hear her friend better. "Raine! I've got really good news," the man said in a sort of strangled whisper, trying to hold back his excitement, "they said that they would help you! I told them your situation and everything, and they are willing to help you!" Raine sat there for a moment, shocked and not knowing what to say. "Really?" she asked very quietly. "Yes!" Raine's head fell a little and her shoulders started to shake. "What's wrong? Are you okay, Raine?" The man hidden in the forest sounded a little worried. Raine could hear him moving closer. "I'm fine. I'm just…happy. I'm so happy that I can finally leave this place! But, I'm also kind of sad." Van stopped moving toward her and asked, "What are you sad about, love? You are finally going to be rid of everything you hate. And don't say that you're out of here until you're actually out. It is going to be more difficult then it seems." Raine got out of the water and started to dress. "I'm going to be leaving you. You are the only real friend I have ever had, and I mean, I know that sounds crazy. I mean, I have only seen you once and I don't even know your name. I'm sure I am the only one who feels that way. I should probably just shut up." Suddenly, Van is behind her with his arms wrapped around her waist. "Of course I think of you as a friend. I-I love you, like a younger sister, or, or, something! I mean, I don't want to see you go, but you need to go! I promise Raine, I will see you again!" Raine turned around and hugged him around his neck. "So, I guess that this is the last time I will see you for a while?" Van pulled her away to look into her eyes. "Until I can make my way to the Leaf Village, yeah. Be careful, okay?" Raine smiled. "Of course! I can't wait until that day!" They both looked at each other one last time and started to turn away to go their opposite directions. "Hey!" Raine yelled back at the retreating man. "Hmm?" the man said as he turned to face Raine. "What's your name?!" The man started to laugh, "My name is Van! See you later, Raine!" Van ran back into the woods without another sound. Vein popage No last name? I see how it is. That jerk

A COUPLE OF MONTHS LATER

I can't believe that I am finally at the Leaf Village! Well, almost. I should probably stop here and clean up a little bit. I don't want to go in there looking like a dirty slut or anything. Raine hopped down from the tree she was in and headed for a small lake she had spotted. I hope I can find him. I mean, if I can't then I will have nowhere to go and no one to go to. What if he doesn't like me, or doesn't want me? What if he has other kids, and they don't like me? Why am I worrying so much? I guess I can't help but worry. I have given up everything to come here. I guess the only thing I can do is to hope everyone is nice and everything works out okay. I should try to be more optimistic. That is going to be my new goal after I find my father, if I can find him…