Spring, the season when flowers begin to bloom, the season when love inhabits the hearts of many, and the season that reminds me of just how much the people I trusted have hurt and betrayed me.
My name is Neji Hyuuga. I have been betrayed by my own family. I have been betrayed by some of my closest friends. I have been betrayed by my village.
I was banished from my village, and from my country. Its been ten years since then but I still remember it as if it was yesterday.
"Neji Hyuuga, you have been accused of treason against our clan." Tempted as I was to look Hiashi-Sama in his face and tell him of my innocence, I knew that at this point it would take a miracle to prove him other wise.
"The council and I have reviewed the evidence." What evidence? All they had was the testimony of his youngest daughter, Hanabi. I am completely innocent, but of course they wouldn't believe me. The truth is Hanabi was the one who is plotting to take over the clan. When I found out she naturally blamed everything on me.
"Neji Hyuuga. The council and I have found you guilty of treasons against our clan. We have deliberated what your punishment shall be. With the hokage's blessing we hereby banish you from the city of Konaha and the fire country." I couldn't help the tremendous amount of pain from reflected on my features. Even the Hokage didn't believe in my innocence.
"However," I think my heart just stopped beating.
"The Hyuuga clan council and I believe that banishment in itself, isn't a fitting punishment for the crime committed." I stopped breathing. What more could they do to me? I then made the mistake of glancing up. My eyes locked with Hanabi's, she gave me what I think was the evilest smirk that she could manage.
"We have decided that your punishment of banishment will include the loss of your eyes. You will be completely blind."
Ever since the day of my unfair trial, I have lived in the dark confines of my own mind. I do wish to eventually seek revenge against all those who have been unfaithful to me. But as of now, I only wish for a companion. It doesn't matter who or what. I'm so desperate for social contact with anyone. I need the company so bad, and I'm ashamed to admit this, but yesterday I discovered myself talking to a tree.
I have been living in the forest just outside the waterfall village, on the edge (or beginning) of a mountain. It's a small simple cabin furnished with only the essentials. I know it isn't much, but it has been my home for ten years now, and I wouldn't trade it for all the riches of the world.