I got myself kicked off the computer at home, so I have to type up my story here, at school!

Disclaimer: I don't own Naruto

Chapter 2: Riku

He found the spot where the trail of blood ended. The fact that he could track their path meant that it was done by an amateur or it was a trap. Either way it was his only lead.

The rumors about the bones were true, however they were animal bones and they made some sort of fence around the area. The trees were slashed like a wild beast had torn through the area, however, Arashi had a feeling that it was not a wild beast.

"P-please turn back, mister." A terrified voice whispered. "I don't want to hurt anyone else…" Arashi turned to look at the owner of the voice. The owner was shadowed a bit, but he could tell that whoever it was, it was but a child.

"You're behind the murders?" Arashi asked surprised. The child flinched.

"I-I didn't mean to hurt them…" She said, guiltily.

"Come here, girl." Arashi said. "I'm not going to hurt you." He said when the girl hesitated. Slowly, she stepped into the light of the setting sun. What caught his attention was the ruby-red eyes and matching hair. She's definitely from the Soyokaze clan…

The Soyokaze clan was characterized by their jewel-like eyes and matching hair. He, however, knew that none of the Soyokaze ever had red eyes. Probably not completely from that clan…I wouldn't be surprised if the Uchiha clan caused the fight. The Uchiha clan had always hated the Soyokaze clan. If they knew who she truly was, then they probably would attack her… "My name is Uzumaki Arashi, what's your name?"

"R-Riku." She replied.

"Alright, then. Let's get you out of here Riku."

"I can't! They'll kill me!" Riku yelled, pulling away from Arashi.

"Who'll kill you?" Arashi asked. Did they give a death threat?

"The people who killed my parents." Riku replied. "They'll kill me the moment I leave!"

"That's nonsense! As long as you're with me, you'll be safe." Arashi replied. Riku's eyes widened. Only after he said it did he realize, Oops! I guess that means, that I'll be taking care of her…I hope Nami won't mind…

"Do you really mean that?"

"Yes." I wonder if she'll accept…

"But why? Everyone else calls me a monster. Why are you being nice to me?"

"Because I understand a bit of what you're going through. I lost my parents when I was a kid, too. Minus being thrown in here. And now I want to be accepted for who I am, not the title that I hold."

"Okay, then… I accept."

"Good! Let's get going!"

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"Soyokaze" means "breeze" in Japanese. I had a hard time figuring out what to name the clan, but settled on soyokaze, because their blood limit deals with wind.

I have this story completely written out and I'm almost finished writing up its sequel. I'll try to update soon!