I belong to a very secretive village. Once I ran away they were furious, and tried to prevent me from ever returning. That's why they gave me the seal, but it only worked so well. It prevented me from using any of my blood limit and saying anything of my village. But they couldn't stop me from returning.

I was the rightful air to the throne, and belonged to the top house, the house of heave. My brother and I were supposed to rule together over our little village but the power went to his head. It wasn't only him though; my father was the one who made my life hell. After my mothers "accident" as he called it, my brother and me were put fully into his care. He thought that without her by his side, he could rule the village by himself but the elders wouldn't stand for it. You see our village is very different, not just our rules or culture, but the people too.

As the name entails, we are people of spirit. Each person born is born human, but with another soul in there heart. They could be born with the spirit of a bear, or the spirit of the very earth, each has its advantages, but some are more powerful than others. That's where the houses come in; there are 11 in all. Their names are earth, air, fire, water, light, dark winter, summer, spring, fall, and, most importantly, the house of heaven to which I belonged. The house of heaven ruled over all the other houses, and at the top were the spirits of the sun, and moon. I was born with a spirit inside me as will, the spirit of the moon. It was very strong and gave me a great deal of power, and although my brother locked up the part belonging to my chakra, there is still much of my power that he couldn't lock up.

But that didn't matter now, now I had to tell Lee and Neji of our new mission. And no matter how much power I have or had, it couldn't help me explain this to either of them.

So knocking on Lee's door I quickly steeped back, I don't want to be caught in one of his horrifying hugs again. That is until the green beast of Kohona himself came charging at me from his opened door. I just know that it would end like this.

" Tenten! My beautiful flower! What brings you to my door at such a youthful time?" He shouted while trying to get me into one of his bear hugs, which I was disparity trying to back out of.

" We have a new mission Lee. If you could stop choking me I would be glade to give you the details." Sighing I gave lee one of the three folders.

" We are to leave for the spirit village at 5am tomorrow morning. I'll meet you and Neji at the gate." And with that I turned around to leave, only to be stopped by Lee again.

" Such a youthful trip, and to the spirit village! I thought that village was taken out a long time ago? Are we really going there? What are we doing there? Are they really all still alive!!?" Lee was just about to explode, I don't know how much sugar he just ate, but guessing on his mood I would say a lot.

" Yes the village is still there, we need to gain their alliance to help us defect 0rochimaro. The rest is in the mission statement. I need to go home and pack now Lee. I'll see you tomorrow O.K?" I said laughing. No matter how annoying Lee was, he always knows how to cheer you up!

" You can count on me Tenten! I'll be there bright and early, and if I'm not I'll run 500 lap's around Kohona when we return!" Lee was so loud I could here him 5 blocks away! I feel bad for who ever lived next to his house. I laughed quietly to my self at that thought. Hmm, I guess it's on to the ice cube then, this should be fun.

Arriving at the Hyuga compound was scarier than the thought of even talking to Neji. The building was a freaking jailhouse! Although the outside of the compound was landscaped beautifully, the building itself still gave off the presence of a prison. No wonder Neji hated going home! I just hope his Uncle isn't the one to open the door. Luckily it was Hinata who answered.

" Oh, Tenten-sama you must be here for Neji. I'll show you to his room." She replied nervously.

" Hinata, we've known each other for years now, please just call me Tenten." I said with a smile, hoping to lesson the tension in the air.

"Hai, Tenten." She tried shyly. So much for that idea.

" This is Neji's room, if you need any help getting out just call for me, of ask any other Hyuga. Although, they may not be to friendly." Hinata left giggling with me standing in front of the Hyugas door. Well, I guess its better to just get it over with. And, once again summing up all the courage I had (although it was much weaker now that I had used most of it to even approach his house) I knocked on the door. He gave a short "Hn" which I guess was his way of saying come in, taking in one last deep breath, I entered.

" What do you want Tenten I'm very busy." Said the prodigy as he laid on his bed! Busy my ass, what did he think I was blind?

" Ahuh, like I'm suppose to believe that." I said walking into his perfectly clean, bleach white room. " Any way, we have a new mission. We leave for the hidden spirit village at 5am tomorrow and you need to pack. Here are the mission details." I said throwing the hideous orange folder onto his bed. " Know if you don't mind I need to pack as will, so I'll see you tomorrow." He gave me one of his famous Hyuga glares, but what did I care? I was two feet away from the door and could almost smell my freedom; he could glare at me all he wants.

" Hn" he replied slowly grabbing the folder from his bed and opening it up. Taking this as a sign to leave I gratefully made my way to the door. Or at least I would have if I weren't stopped by Neji's voice.

" So what's your role in all this Tenten?" Shit! I know that one was coming I mean I should've been prepared for that question, but it still made me freeze. Stupid, stupid, stupid.

" What do you mean, I'm to go on this mission for the same reasons as you. To protect my village." I hope that didn't sound as lame as it felt. But what am I supposed to say? Dam you Neji Hyuga and all your smartness.

" Will, if that were true, why didn't the Hokaga want all of us present for the debriefing? Why did she only speak to you unless she had something to say that the rest of us could not hear?" His voice was accusing, but not angry. Almost like he wanted to understand, it made me wish that I could tell him. But, this curse seal prohibits me from sharing any secrets from my past village. That includes my name, my heritage, and my family. So it was pretty much useless to try to explain to him my past. Will, not unless I feel like killing myself.

" Neji, now's not the time. We have to pack and then get some sleep, this will be a hard mission." He looked like he wanted to say more, but stopped himself.

" Fine, but you will tell me." And with that he signaled me to leave, which I did gratefully. I'm glade I escaped that tragedy, but not with out some unwanted thoughts. I know I'll have to tell them, but the question was how.

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