Hello another chapter for you all.

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Drip. Drip. Drip.

I was ready to scream. 48 hrs in this hospital and I thought I was going to die. "What are you smirking at kid?" I glared at the Uchiha sitting in the chair next to my bed. "Hn." He replied and I rolled my eyes. The three of them had taken turns keeping me company while the other two went about their days. It was really nice of them and I wasn't getting mad at them but I was going stir-crazy over here.

"I don't know what that means." I said in a huff sticking my tongue out a bit. "You look ready to pop." He said uncrossing his arms, leaning forward in his chair a bit. His eyes flickered with confusion as he looked around. I left out a long dragged out sigh. "I'm so bored." I mumbled.

With slight hesitation the dark hair boy grabbed my hand in one of his. My body tensed up and I felt heat rush to my cheeks. What the heck. What was this kid up to. He wasn't the type to be making some weird moving or something. "Thumb war?" He asked eyeing me. I tried to push down the blush. I was so dumb. What the heck did I think he was doing? "Sure." I said rolling my shoulders back, getting ready to beat this kid's ass. "Just fair warning, I don't loss."

He flashed me an amused look, "We'll see about that."

"1,2,3,4 We declar thumb war. 5, 6, 7, 8 Try to keep your thumb straight."

The next hour or so raced by. I was breaking a sweating doing this. Wiggling my thumb quickly out from under his I smirked. He took the bait. Pressing down on his I yelled, "1,2 ,3, 4 I win thumb war!" I threw my hands in the air. "Suiren 10 and loser 9." I nibbled my lip a bit. Sitting back in his seat he crossed his hands back over his chest. I was always a bit on the competitive side but since my uncle was the only one I ever had in my life I didn't win every often. This put me in a great mood.

"You still lost 9 times." He mumbled and I rolled my eyes. "Sore loser." I said a little playfully. He snorted a laugh and glared at me lightly. "You just got lucky that's all." He said brushing it off like nothing. "What are you kidding, I have master thumb skills. Respect your elders." I had crossed my own arms over my chest to mimic his actions. "My elder?" He asked cocking an eyebrow.

"Yea Kid." I said reaching my hand out and tossing his hair. He glared daggers at me and pushed my hand away. "Wanna try to redeem yourself with some rock, paper, scissors?" I turned my head to the door when I heard someone clear their throat. "Hey guys." I waved slightly at the three of them standing in the door way. Naruto and Sakura with Kakashi right behind them. "Having fun I see." I cracked my neck and smiled softly. "So bored." I whined a bit as Naruto stopped at my side. Sakura barely making eye contact with me. What did I do?

"I bet this baka is no fun. Am I right?" He said nudging my side softly. "Better than a loser." The boy had gone back to his mumbles and moodiness. "What did you SAY?" Naruto yelled back. "Are you forgetting something?" Kakashi said shaking his head at the two. "Oh right. We came to tell you that you are being released from the hospital today." His grin was infectious.

The left side of my lips curved up. This was good news. " I- We got you a change of clothes since the last ones you had got all ripped up on our last mission." Sakura spoke up laying a package at my feet. Trust no one. His voice echoed in my head. It was getting really hard to do that with the way they treated me. Like I was one of them.

"That's so nice of you. Thank you." I bowed my head and threw the sheet off my body. Standing up and stretching felt to good. I looked around and grabbed the package, eyeing the group. "let's go." Sasuke said pushing the blonde slightly. "What gives!?" He said ready to fight.

"She has to change." He stated simply. I saw the boy flush red, "Oh right. Sorry Suiren-chan." I chuckled a bit and waved it off.

"Baka" I shook my head as Naruto ran after his rival, "What did you say Teme!?" those two were always going to be this way. I was sure of it.

When they were all gone I took off the hospital gown. I hated it so much and if it were up to me I would never come back here every again. I pulled the dark blue capri leggings up and smiled. I was glad that she didn't get my any crazy colors. I was a girl of simple taste. Next I quickly grabbed what looked like a dark violet tank top. Sakura was good, everything fit pretty nicely. Last but not least I pulled my black sweater from the closet. It had holes in it but it was the last thing my uncle gave me and I didn't want to part with.

I ran my fingers through my hair trying to get out some of the knots. The only drawback of its length but I wasn't ready to part with it. Sighing I quickly made a single long French braid. My bangs framing my face. Slipping on my shoes I walked out of the room and didn't look back. On to better things, on to some answers. Finally.

I didn't know why I was so nervous. I had come all this way to get answers. To talk to this man but I found myself shaking in my shoes. As a reaction I pulled my chakra close to me. Kakashi must have noticed because he glanced back at me as we walked. "Don't worry so much." He said and I just nodded but I was worried. Everything was riding on this. These were answers to finally tell me who I am and where I came from. These were going to be the answers to my past as well as what was going to happen to my future.

I looked up at the doors to the Hokage's office. I gulped at the presents of two ninja with masked coving their identity. I did not want to mess with those guys that was for sure. "Don't be afraid of the old man Suiren. He will help you, believe it." I nodded sheepishly. He was right. I didn't have to be afraid. Walking in I saw him, an old man with a large hat and a pipe. But there was something in his eyes that held warmth. It reminded me of my uncle and it pulled at my heart strings. I had been in the village 4 days unconscious and 2 days after that. Almost a week but nothing about my uncle.

He looked at me and I couldn't help but smile. I wanted to trust him. "Look how much you have grown Suiren." My jaw dropped as did the others as well. "H-how do you know me?" I stuttered trying to keep grounded but I wanted to faint. "Well for one you are the spitting image of your father." He chuckled solemnly at the thought.

"You know my father?" I asked in a hush tone. None of my new comrades dare say a word; they only listened hoping to know more about who I was. I mean shit, I wanted to know more about who I was.

"I knew him very well." My throat tightened. Knew? "Kakashi I think it would best if Team 7 waited outside. There is much Suiren and I need to catch up with." With a nodded and a few protest for Naruto, Kakashi ushered the outside before reappearing next to me. I was slightly grateful. I didn't want the world knowing something I didn't even know yet but I did appreciate having someone by my side.

Walking closer to me the Hokage looked at me with tired weary eyes. Not pity but sorrow. "Please tell me." I pleaded with him. I had to know. "I can only reveal to you what your parents wanted you to know up to this point." He said choosing his words carefully. I nodded.

"So my parents ..." I didn't want to say it. My hand grasped at the spot on my chest where my heart thumped. "I'm sorry Suiren but they were killed many years ago." I stumbled a bit trying to get a grip on reality. I didn't understand. If they were dead then what the hell was I doing? "Then what's the point?" My eyes darted around the room. I felt a panic attack coming and I tried my hardest to push it down. The black spots started again in my eyes and my vision became blurry. I winced in pain. Not my neck again. Come on.

"Where are you feeling pain my child?" I leaned forward putting my weight onto my knees. I grasped right under my neck where the pain spiked from. I sucked in air and tried to relax myself. "It hurts when I can't keep myself under control or when my chakra is getting low." After a few more deep breaths I was able to dull the pain to just a bit of annoyance.

The Hokage sighed slightly. "How long has that been flaring up?" I looked at him questioningly. "Since I was ten. It doesn't happen often. Well once during the fight on the bridge and now." I shuffled my gaze toward Kakashi. "What is it?" it seemed the older ninja knew something about the pain. I wanted to find out. I wanted to stop it.

"It's a five prong seal." My face contorted into confusion. I had no idea what that was but I'm sure they would tell me.

"No doubt to suppress your kekkei genkai and to keep you hidden." Something triggered in my head. I remembered Sasuke mumbling something about bloodline traits, he called them Kekkei Genkai. "Blood line traits?" I asked innocently.

"So you know then?" I shook my head. "I know what a kekkei genkai is. Well I know what the definition is. Sasuke told it to us." I was finally able to stand up again. The pain receding as I got my emotions in check. What I didn't understand is why it was hidden and what the heck was it?

"Why keep me hidden? I mean why did ... my parents send me away." The thought stung my tongue. I was grateful for my uncle I would always be. He was my rock, my world. But that didn't stop me from wanting know who I was. Who I really was, who my family was. Sitting back in his chair like he was going to tell a story the Hokage looked out the window before he began.

"Your parents did it to save you Suiren. Because when you were born there was talk of trying times. Times that your clan didn't think were going to run in their favor. You father and mother, along with me a few key members of your clan decided it would be best to send you away and hide you. Just in case something bad where to happen. They must have sealed your kekkei genkai before sending you off without my knowledge. To protect you, to protect what was left of the clan if things were to play out as badly as we thought it would and – Things turned out badly Suiren." I didn't know what to say. I didn't want him to stop but I did all at the same time. He was being vague and I knew it was because he didn't want to tell me the whole story, not yet anyways. "And?" I urged him to continue.

"The kekkei genkai of your clan runs through the females and, as so luck would have it. You are the last."

I blinked. The last one? I blinked again. That was it? That was the big reason. My purpose. Why I was hidden away like some monster never knowing the true meaning of family and friends. "That's it?" I asked. A tear escaping my duct, sliding down my face. "That's all?" I was baffled, speechless. Broken.

"For now, yes that's it my dear. I'm so sorry." My butt landed right on the floor. My hands rubbed my face and I cried. Soft painful sobs from my core shook my soul. I had nothing. I was nothing. Unless I popped out a couple a kids my life was meaningless. The last one. I was the last one and I wanted to die. Along with the rest of my family, my kin, my clan. I was better off dead.

After what seemed like an eternity when it actuality was only a few minutes Kakashi had opened his mouth, "Can I release the seal sir?" I actually had forgotten that he was there. At the moment I didn't care.

"I don't see why not." Wiping my stray tears I looked up "Release it?" I looked over at Kakashi and he came over to me. "I don't understand I thought it was to keep me hidden?" Why undo it now I wondered.

"Well you are old enough now. You need to learn to protect yourself and grow into your blood line. Time for you to come out of hiding, a little at a time."

"This is going to hurt but you'll feel better when it's over." I nodded my hand and braced for impact. "Five prong seal Release!" Blue chakra filled the room and I bit my lip in pain. He was right it burned. I couldn't help but let out a small scream. As soon as it started it stopped. I tasted blood in my mouth. Must have bit down a little too hard. I flinched at the door smashing open. The three knuckleheads looking around.

"Don't hurt her!" Naruto yelled looking down at me. The three surrounded me. I was confused. "Are you okay Suiren-chan?" I looked up at the pink haired girl and nodded, taking her out stretched hand. They really treated me to kindly. I still didn't get it but I hoped it wouldn't end. The Hokage's eyes glistened with joy. "I wouldn't dare hurt your teammate." He said with a chuckle. We all looked at Kakashi and he sweat dropped.

"Heard some great things about your performance during their last mission, everything I would expect from a hidden leaf shinobi." We all looked at the Hokage with wide eyes. "I don't understand." I said rubbing the back of my neck.

"You have had so much taken away. The least I could do is give you back some of the life we took from you." Tossing something at me I put my hand up and grabbed it. A metal headband with a leaf on it. It was cool against my skin. "Your life is what you make of it Suiren, your choice. If you want it."

I played with the headband for a moment before giving it a small squeeze. Life was what I make of it. It was my choice. I didn't have to hide anymore uncle. "Hai, Hokake-san. It would be an honor to be given the opportunity to protect this village. My village."

Disclaimer: I don not own Naruto ™ only my own Oc's thrown into the mix.

Updated 1.17.19