Hey everybody! This is my first fanfic and I really need to improve! So please review after you read it. My story doesn't have Ayane in it, I feel so sorry for her... sniff sniff, with her real father and everything... anyway, my first chapter is actually a prologue, it's longer then I expect it would be. I hope you enjoy it. And don't forget to critique it! Thanks!!!

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The sun was like a deafening scream to Kasumi's eyes. She slept in the welcoming dark, but awoke to the rude, but warm sun.

It was weeks, possibly even months since she last saw her brother, Hayate.

He was kidnapped, while trying to save her against the enemy clan's leader, Shunsaku Matsumoto. Since Hayate was to be the next leader of their clan, the enemy wanted him killed-or so everybody thought.

Kasumi

Hayate thrust his strong, muscular shoulders to Shunsaku.

"Kasumi, leave! I will hold him as long as I can!"

I felt lost against his will to fight the monster's rage. I watched in shock as the monster tore him apart like a piece of useless paper. I saw the utmost fear and strength in his rich mahogany eyes. He was a stubborn one and did not care if his life was at risk.

The beast then took him by the throat and threw him into a tree, breaking it with incredible power. His gaze shifted towards me and he stared at me with those wicked, hungry eyes. I started to run, dodging the trees that the woods so carelessly offered. I dared not look back.

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She shook her head, and hated herself for remembering the awful event far too well. She sat up and hugged her legs for warmth, the sun could not offer.

The last thing she could recall was a sharp blow at the base of her neck.

She fell into a coma for days and awoke to find her mother's terrified eyes hidden behind the angry tears.

"Hayate! Mother, please tell me where he is!" Kasumi screamed, as she struggled to sit up. Tears ran down her bruised face like a waterfall. Her mother did not speak and she bit her lower lip, trying to hold in the news that would break both of there hearts.

"Kazuki! Go get your master some medicinal tea!" Kasumi's mother cried.

The female servant in a pink and white kimono jumped at the sudden request. She quickly gave a rigid bow and escaped the large, overheated room.

"I don't want tea! Mother, you must tell me what happened to Hayate!"

The painful tears in Kasumi's eyes quickly turned into tears of resentment as her her mother told her what had happened.

"Your father believes that he's still alive," her mother started.

"What!? But why!? Matsumoto could have killed him on the spot!"

"He's holding him captive until we agree to surrender and give up the land."

"Then we'll just surrender... right?" Kasumi asked softly, searching her mother for the answer.

"No," her mother said, agonizingly. Her lip trembled as she said the single word.

"It's father isn't it?"

Ayame simply nodded and explained. "Your father does not want to give up the land." She held Kasumi's soft, skinny hands in hers. "He thinks the land and his honor is more important than his own son." She said more to herself than to Kasumi.

What kind of father is he? The shinobi principle is right. You should never trust anyone... even your own father. If he doesn't want to save him, then I guess I will do it myself.

She stood up and began walking, hiding her anguish and soreness.

"Where are you going my daughter? You must stay and rest."

"No, if father does not rescue him, then I will!" Kasumi held on a pole for support of her weak legs, disguising it with an ignorant stance.

Kasumi

How I wanted to kill my father right then and there if it wasn't for my weakness that got in the way.

"You must stay! I command you! You are to cover for your brother's loss and become the next clan leader. You must stay!" My father repeated in an angry tone. "Do you think it's easy for me? Losing my only son, and the only person that will carry the Murikami name is you, my wretched daughter!"

I glared at him, my blood was bubbling with rage. I could not take my father's absurdity any longer.

"If you think of me as a wretched daughter, then I will leave this clan and will not return until I have Hayate by my side!"

I stood up, my knees hurt from kneeling while listening to my father rant. I glowered at him one last time and slid open the doors of freedom.

Before I embarked on this journey I went to my mother to bid her farewell.

"Mother," I said, forcing a smile. "I'm leaving to find Hayate."

My mother seemed hesitant, but understanding and said, "You are a lady now, and I will respect your decision to seek for your brother. But remember that your father and I will always be here for you."

I grunted at the sound of my father, and rested my hands on my hips and looked away.

I could hear my mother sipping her sedative tea. I felt her eyes rest on me.

"Father was never there for me," I said looking down in agony, "and today he showed it."

"Worry not, my daughter. It's just the result of your missing brother."

I let out a sigh, I had to leave before nightfall. Turning around I realized that we were both alone.

"I'm sorry mother, but it is time for my departing." I sniffled "Mother, I will not let you down."

I stared straight into her eyes, keeping the memory for when I needed it. I paused at the door, eyes watery I looked back and struggled for a smile and I was off.

Finally I'm finished. I hope y'all liked it and now you guys have to critique it! Please give me a few pointers and recommendations! If you guys don't like it I won't write the next chapters! Thanks for everything!