Chapter 2 – The Best Friend
Dream
Tears slid down my red cheeks as i looked at mom and dad walked in and out of the house with their belongings.
"Where are you going, mom, dad?" i asked as i slowly walked up to the door watching them take things from the house and going out the house.
"To another village, and youre not coming." Dad stated bluntly. I looked at them with a confused look.
"Im not?" i questioned. I looked down and then look up. "Why not?"
"Because youre weak, worthless. Youre a disgrace to this family." Dad explained as he stopped to look at me with narrowed eyes.
"You can't do anything right. So we are leaving you." Mom added as she stopped next to dad. I froze but continued to watch them get their things. Then i saw Hizuren walk up to them. They started talking, but my parents were arguing with him. They pointed at me, stomped on the ground, and shouted as they talking.
"We don't want her anymore!" they yelled at the same time, as they started walking away. I fell on my butt and brought my arms to my face to cry.
"I never did anything wrong." i said quietly to myself. Tears wouldn't stop falling, so I just let them slide down.
"I know you didn't." i heard a certain old man's voice. I looked up and saw Hizuren, the Third Hokage, with sad eyes. He brought his arm out and i took it his hand. "You'll just stay with me, okay?" It took me a minute to chose my answer, until i nodded and followed him to his office.
Dream over
I shot my eyes open and quickly sat up in bed to only feel my body sore. Just remembering yesterday and my dream, almost brought tears to my eyes again. I looked to my left and saw the window curtains open and rain pouring down. A smile was placed on my face as i planned on going into the rain.
Hizuren never really cared how i dressed in the rain, just as long as i changed my clothes when i get back inside and im back before dark. I then stood up and started changing into my normal clothes and started my way downstairs to start breakfast. When i reached the kitchen, a note was found in the table with a sunflower. I picked up the sunflower and read the note.
Dear Ame,
I had an urgent meeting this morning, so you'll be home the whole day. I've already prepared breakfast for you, and its in the fridge when you want to eat. Apparently its raining, and i know how much you love rain, so have fun. Remember change when you get back in the house and don't be out to late. See you tonight.
Love, The Third Hokage, Hizuren
I thought for a minute and decided i'd eat and head outside for a splash in the rain.
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I slowly opened the door to see no one outside in the dark streets. The rain looked delightful and felt like it was calling me, so i stepped out the door and felt the cold, refreshing rain hit my skin. The rain today felt so good, i started dancing around. My whole body was soaking wet, same with my hair, and i loved the feeling of my hair hitting my face when i twirl around. I skipped through town, twirling, and running until i stopped to see the same boy.
'Is he stalking me?' i thought as i started walking forward pretending i never noticed him. When i walked past him, i started dancing again, until i came to a field with sunflowers. The field was actually a cliff, and when you go close to the cliff, you can see a beautiful ocean. It was the perfect place to watch a sunset, or lay down to watch the clouds or stars. It was my favorite spot in Konoha and it wasn't too far from the office. I bent down placing my hand on my knees, and watched closely as the rain hit the sunflowers. I smiled and laid in the field as i fell asleep in the rain.
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"Hey!" i woke up to the sound of a boy. I got up slowly and noticed it was still raining, but when i looked behind me, i saw the same 3 boys that hurt me yesterday. I got up quickly, with a terrified look.
"Well, if it isn't Konoha's weakling." the leader stated with a smirk. They had no umbrellas but they did have hoodies. I backed up a bit, but they walked forward.
"We weren't finished with you, so this would be the perfect time." one boy stated with a sly grin. I didn't want to get hurt now. Its raining. The rain usually brought smiles on my face. They came closer as they laughed and cracked their knuckles. I thought for a moment and decided to be brave, at least this once. I ran up to them and pushed one boy and ran past them.
"Why you!-" they yelled as i ran through the streets back to my house. As i ran i heard footsteps behind me, so i turned around and saw the 3 boys. My eyes widened as i continued to run.
"Get back here!" one boy shouted. I shut my eyes and opened them until i was suddenly pushed to the ground.
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It was still raining when I slowly walked to the park with a bruised body and face. I limped my way there and was bleeding on my elbow. I started crying cause of the pain i felt when those 3 boys had beat me up. I was trying to make my way to the bench that was on the other side, but i tripped on the side walk and yelled a little as i hit my bleeding elbow on the ground. I slowly made my way to a close wall, and sat down with my legs close to my body and my arms wrapped around my legs. A few minutes later, i felt no rain hitting me but i still heard the sound of the rain hitting the ground. When i looked up, i saw the chubby, swirly cheek boy holding an umbrella over my head. He also seemed to be carrying bandages.
"Are you okay?" he asked sadly. I looked at him confused. I thought he'd hurt me but i shook my head. He sat down next to me, placed the umbrella between us, and grabbed my arm. I tried to tug my arm back because i thought he was going to hurt me, but he gripped my arm.
"No, its okay. I won't hurt you." he said looking at me with sincere eyes. I looked at him and relaxed a bit as he began bandaging my elbow and head. When he finished he smiled at me, and i couldn't help but to smile back. Tears started falling again, realizing i just made a great friend. He hugged me and i hugged him back crying on his chest.
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Its been 5 days now, and tomorrow was the day i had to leave to train. Chouji and I was the best of friends. We were inseparable. Many kids teased us still, but we were happy that we had each other to cheer up. I never told him about me leaving, so i decided to tell him today.
"Hizuren, I'll be going now." i said quietly as i opened his door. He smiled at me with his eyes closed.
"Okay, be back by dark." he said as he slightly waved. I nodded as i walked out the door and heading to Chouji's house. I knocked on his door, and his dad, Chouzo, opened the door.
"Oh, well if it isn't Fukai Ame. Chouji will be out in a minute." he said as he smiled. I nodded and soon Chouji came out.
"So where are we going?" he asked excitedly. I smiled and he looked at me confused.
"You'll see." i said as i grabbed his hand and started dragging him to my favorite spot. When we arrived, he looked in awe at the place. A lot of people would be surprised to see how much sunflowers can be in one place.
"This is so pretty, Ame!" he yelled as he started running around the sunflowers. I watched him run around and look at my favorite type of flowers.
"Yup, i love sunflowers, and its a nice view for the ocean and the sky." i smiled. Soon it was getting dark and i had to tell him. I grabbed Chouji's hand and we both sat down.
"Chouji, i need to tell you something." i started slowly. He nodded once. "Since everyone is being mean to me, The Third Hokage is sending me to another village so i can train." Chouji froze so i looked at him worriedly.
"I'll be gone for 6 years, so don't forget me.. Promise?" i asked as stuck up my pinky. He looked like he was about to cry but he stuck up his pinky.
"I promise." he said. I smiled gently at him.
"Im going to miss you. You'll always be my best friend, Chouji. Youre like my long lost brother, and im glad i found you." i stated looking at him with clear eyes. He sat there smiling. I then kissed his cheek for about 3 seconds and when i sat back down, his cheek was all red. I smiled.
"You'll always be my best friend. My long lost sister, that im happy i found." he said with a big smile. I let go of his hand and stood up.
"Well, i have to go now. Watch me leave tomorrow okay?" i asked as I walked backwards a bit. He nodded and i walked home silently.
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"So how did Chouji take it?" Hizuren asked as he entered my room. I sighed and turned around in my seat.
"He was sad at first, but hes okay with it now." i explained a bit sadly. Hizuren noticed but smiled.
"Im glad you found a best friend in just one week." he started. I smiled as i laid down in bed. "I'll get everything ready for you tomorrow. So just get some rest." I nodded and he kissed me on the forehead, and i went to bed.
Alright thats it for this chapter. The next chapter will have half of when your 6. Okay? or 1/3, im not sure. :] I hope you enjoyed. Review? Byes! :]
