Sorry if this chapter was short, but I have finals coming up so I need time to study :( id rather not, but i have to. In any case, ill try to put out a new chapter each day, it may kill me, but i will try my best! Also with my naruto fanfic, the next chapter is almost done! it won't be 8000 words...but its close enough! Is 4000 close enough? anyway, lets start!

CHAPTER 3 - Haruo Kato

I made my way to the small alley that I have been spending my nights at. When I made it there, I sat down where I always sit and put my head into my arms, closing my eyes. However, I opened them a few moments later when someone stabbed at me with their finger. I looked up at who had poked me. He had pure white hair, that was kinda spiky and loosely hanged down from his head. He had red eyes and was a bit taller than me. "Yo!" he said to me. Like all the other children, he had ignored me. But now, he talked to me? Why?

"Hey?" I said, more like a question. I stared into his red eyes and he into my blue eyes.

"I heard you can do magic, can you show me?" he asked me.

"Um, sure." I changed my position and raised my hands infront of me. I manipulated the water vapor in the air and changed it into a more liquified state, where you can visibly see it. He saw the water manipulation and gasped out loud.

"That is so cool!" He watched in awe at how I moved the water in the air back and forth. After a while, I turned the water back into vapor and released it. He looked a bit disappointed, but he quickly got over it. "My name's Haruo Kato! Call me Haruo." he stared at me, waiting for my response. Before I could give it, some of the older kids came over to where we were.

"Hey!" the biggest one called out. "Haruo, when are you giving me the money you owe?" The two other kids who ame over with him crossed their arms, trying to look tough.

"Um. I don't have it yet, but-" The big kid interrupted him by hitting him in the head, which sent him to the ground in pain. The three kids advanced on him, but I stood up and got in the way.

"How much does he owe?" I asked the three bullies. They looked at each other, before the leader replyed.

"250 jewels." I reached into my pockets and pulled out the money that I got earlier and gave it to them.

"Thanks." He then shoved me back and turned around and left, laughing and talking with his two friends. I turned around and helped Haruo up.

"My name is Varuna." I told him as I helped him up. When he was back onto his two feet he thanked me.

"So Varuna, wonna be friends?" he asked me. I never really had friends before, and I'm not really sure what you do with them, but Nero always told me to make friends with any nice people, so I have no real reason to say no.

"Sure." And so started my very first friendship.

Days past where I made 250 jewels and spent time with Haruo. There wasn't much to do these days. I wanted something to do. I was wondering around town with Haruo when I saw that wizard that was at one of my shows. He was walking through the streets, probably heading back to his guild. I quieted Haruo with a hand and I quietly followed the wizard. I followed him down several streets before he made it to his destination. He walked into a large building that had Touhou on the front. The building was two stories tall and the top of it was like a dome. When the wizard disappeared into the building, I came to a stop across the street, watching the building.

"What are we doing here?" asked Haruo. He was very nervous, but at the same time, he was excited.

"Let's go in there." I said, pointing to the guild. Haruo looked like he wanted to protest, but he agreed nevertheless.

We then ran across the street and hid near some barrels next to the door. Waiting a few moments, I sneaked around and opened the door a crack and peered inside. Several tables were inside the huge room and lots of wizards talked to each other. Laughter floated outside and talks of quests. Getting excited, I motioned to Haruo and he came over. We watched through the crack in the door at all the people, the wizards. But things gor bad.

From behind us, a voice spoke out. "Excuse me, but can you let me through?" The owner of the voice was a large, old man with gray hair and beard. He was wearing a black cloak around himself and underneath the cloak was gray clothes and brown pants. He was using a black cane with a skull at the top to walk. We got out of the way and let the old man through. As he walked past us, he said, "If you want to come in, then come in." He opened up the doors and walked inside.

We looked at each other and then we followed.

And that ends this chapter. To the person who sent me Haruo Kato, sorry if I messed anything about him up, but I couldnt think of anything for him to say that was funny and/or cool. :D please favorite, review, and/or follow. have a nice day and night and PEACE!

P.S. As for the chapter names, they might repeat. Such as, this one was called Haruo Kato, but, lets say, chapter 34 is also called Haruo Kato. Im just letting you know. Ya might think this was unnecessary, but ill say it nevertheless. As for the length of the chapters, when Varuna joins a guild and start going on quests and missions, they will be longer. Also, the further we get in this series, they will get longer. Either with me typing random stuff like this, just to make it longer, or with actual words and story progression. Which will happen. Eventually. anyway, id like to say one last word. PEACE!