Ari stood outside her mansion. Her hands resting confidently upon her waist. Hikari stood behind her shyly fidgeting with her fingers as they waited for their guests. An older looking woman around her twenties stood next to Hikari, her eyes never leaving the young girl. The woman had long black hair reaching all the way down to her waist. Her expression was down-to-earth and she appeared to have no care in the world. She wore a usual jonin jacket that she left unzipped, revealing an ebony black tank top that stopped just above her belly button. Where a piercing was. She wore nothing on her arms except her village headband that was tied on her left forearm. A wristband on each wrist. And finally baggy pants. She hailed from rain. Ari had hired her to protect Hikari. It wasn't everyday that Ari saw her younger sister. She lived in ice with their father while Hikari lived in rain with their mother. Constantly worrying, Ari hired the young woman who would ensure her safety while they were apart.
" Dieki. Will you escort Hikari inside?" Ari asked the young woman. Dieki nodded.
" Ari why do I have to go inside??" Hikari asked in a whining voice. Ari sighed.
" You should socialize. Make some friends.." Ari started. Hikari stood still with her head to the ground. Ari placed her hands on her hips getting agitated. Hikari looked up at her older sister for only a moment. Her wide eyes showing a sign of melancholy." Go on. Go!!" Ari yelled.
" C'mon Hikari." Beckoned Dieki. Hearing her, the young ninja left inside. Just like Ari had said. Genji did show up. Seeing her friend caused her to smile contently.
" Good to see you again." Greeted Genji as she held out her hand.
" You too." Responded Ari taking Genji's hand within hers. Shaking hands.
" So are you having a celebration or something??" Genji asked as she looked on the large mansion. It was equivalent to her lord's back in Otogakure.
" Somewhat.. Actually.." Ari started with a creepy looking smirk. " I told you that I became an A.N.B.U, right?? Well, in about two days I get to go on my first mission. I have to track down one of three nuki-nin." She explained. Genji could tell by her tone of voice she was overly excited.
" Well. C'mon! Let's go inside! I invited some people from Ice's other alliances'." Ari said, grabbing Genji by the wrist and pulling her inside the mansion. Inside there were quite a few people. She became a bit uncomfortable as she felt a stare upon her. She followed Ari towards a table where everyone sat.
" Hi Genji." Greeted Hikari happily as she waved. Genji waved back with a gentle smile.
" Everyone. This is Genji Matsunaga. She hails from the hidden sound village." Introduced Ari, pointing at Genji. She waved at everyone that looked.
" Tomorrow we can celebrate.. But for now.. I'm kind of tired." Ari yawned. The other guests contently agreed with her and each of them separated to their rooms. Genji was placed in the same room she had before. She entered the room and drifted off to sleep.