Hiro walked sadly as she walked back to the inn she had been sleeping at.Tears racked her eyes as she stopped at the inn door.She pulled her hoodie even more over her face and broke out into a full-on sprint in the next direction.She had a good reason to cry.But she couldn't find the right words to explain why.Normally she wouldn't cry about someone being rude to her or bullying her but what she was currently feeling was just hatred and bits of depression.

The loud rain started as mud appeared to cake her sandals.She finally found a tree and laid on its side before pulling up into some kind of curl and crying harder.She was alone in the middle of the small forest surrounding Kumogakure no Sato.Only the cold pelting rain accompanying her and her loneliness.Digging her hands into the grass she ripped it from it's roots and fell to her side before just emptying her tears more.

She was thinking about all the bad times in Konoha.All the bullying and hatred she faced there.All the insults...the detentions.She just missed her cousin Reiko.She didn't miss her A**hole of a sensei, the kids she used to beat up or even training by herself when no one wanted to really watch her.Hiro snarled at herself as she remembered one group of kids that always bullied her.And sometimes the words hurt so much she held it in until after school just to cry by herself.Hiro's eyes turned slightly red from all her crying and she just didn't hold back her tears.

Maybe it wasn't just the bullying that was making her cry?She also felt alone both on the inside and outside.Her heart was aching for acceptance.She had always thought no one needed people to live...that they could function well enough with or without people.Mud began soaking into her hair and Hiro sat up again before picking up a flower and slowly picking off each and every petal.Her tears stopped flowing and her breathing began normal as she continued to pick each one off slowly.

She was feeling cold.But she didn't care.Wasn't like she was directly under freezing cold water right?Hiro finally reached the last few petals before she just dropped the flower and looked ahead of her.She had finally calmed down.Hiro rubbed her eyes before yawning and resting her back against the tree in means of relaxation.She had to remember to train just a tiny bit later.But all she wanted at that moment was just to let nature take over entertainment for the moment.Though she was calm unless someone wanted to lose and hand most wouldn't want to even touch her currently relaxed state.She was Tsundere.Admit it or not she would send you flying if you pissed her off.

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Sure has been pouring lately; ever since I came here to be exact...

Sure it had been pouring lately, but at least you would think it would stop raining for once, or so the gēnin had thought when he left the inn to go take his afternoon stroll. When walking along the village streets, the very prominent feeling and thought of going back to the inn as it was upon the man as the low chill of the 40° weather with the wind blowing at south at 9MPH. Yes, it was somewhat calm yet with a hint of chilly wind that the man was feeling, seeing as his striking, blue eyes had slowly moved upward to the sky, only to see clouds covering it. A simple toss of his hood to mask his appearance as he had felt little raindrops beginning to come down.

The village was peaceful now, a bit quiet but still lively in some areas. The man had began walking the Kumogakure streets. The individual was flat-footed, so his steps along with the other civilians, were being heard. Left foot and then right foot as the same repeated pattern continued as he walked. Although his hood had made the inside of his face look of complete darkness, he moved his head in different directions, taking on the view of the lifestyle of Kumogakure. As he had thought in his head before, the village was somewhat quiet now but still lively, for a little drizzle of rain would not stop these dedicated civilians into still continuing on with their lives. He had walked around until he had seen such a quiet yet desolate forest ahead of him as he turned the direction and had began walking.

With the rain going on, it was difficult to make of finding somewhere to lay low and at least dodge the rain. It was already bad enough that the wind was picking up mildly, and on top of that, his entire outfit was soaked from the rain. "I really need to find a tree or something. This rain is not helping right now..." He sighed an annoying sigh as he heard a sound coming from a short distance. If he could have heard where the sound is coming from, he might have a good chance to make it out somewhat. There... he heard it again... What was that sound that was being made? His attention was in all directions, until he found himself moving to the right and then forward. Keeping his hood over his face to shield him from the rain, he continued walking. It felt as though he was getting closer and closer to the sound. It's almost as if someone was crying or something. His vision was of sheer perfection, but even the rain had made it difficult for him to see clearly. He then looked at a tree and then spotted a black figure sitting on the ground, in what it had appeared to be an uncomfortable or rather unsettling position.

Jiongami walked forward in the rain to the person; maybe she was the person that was crying. And then the sound of her crying had stopped apparently, and a sigh of relief had escaped from him as he bent down to her level and sat next to her. "Are you alright? You crying in the rain and the rain is mild; not a very good combination. Mind telling me what is on your mind, rather what's wrong to make you shed tears?" He had felt some comfort yet sadness for the the person, but even so, they should probably get out of the rain first before both of them gets sick. And that's something that the gēnin did not want to happen.

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Hiro growled as she heard someone or something approach her.With a quick snap of her body, the girl turned to see what was coming towards her.He wore a flak jacket.Automatically making Hiro assume he was over chunin or had killed another to get it.Sure it impressed her but that wouldn't stop her from picking a fight with him.The girl swept the dry tears from her face and hid her eyes.To her surprise, the unknown person sat directly next to her."Are you alright? You crying in the rain and the rain is mild; not a very good combination. Mind telling me what is on your mind, rather what's wrong to make you shed tears?"They said.The words felt soft and thoughtful.Her body relaxed before she shot something back at him."Why would I tell you?It's not like anyone cares now do they?"Hiro groaned sadly.

She found herself unable to contain her anger."How about you tell me what YOU are doing here!?Isn't it nice and all proper for the first one to speak to state what their damn business is!?Well, this is my business now shut up and leave!"Hiro yelled angrily.She didn't want to be alone.Nor did she want to yell at that moment.Hiro seemed to feel her mind go blank as she continued insulting and yelling at them.Tears streaming down her face as she shot out each word like an out of control bullet.Burning like fire to ice.She got up and yelled a few more words before looking at him properly.

He was taller than her.And had nice looking blue eyes.Some of his hair was oddly colored.Some of it coated a dark looking blue and the other part of a nice silver color.But she felt like his blue eyes were staring into her soul.She blushed slightly and jerked her head to the left.Hiro sat back down and looked towards him again while not blushing."My names Hyuga Hiro...I'm a male ronin from Konohagakure no Sato...I was crying about something...now what are you doing here bloke?Hiro asked trying to calm down.It was a technique she tried picking up from her older cousin as a child.To calm down her anger and such.But Hiro had to use over 10 ways to even pick up her personal method of the activity.

She just prayed the male wouldn't identify her or worse...call her a damn girl.Then it would take all the calming methods in the world to even get her to stop from beating him into a pulp.But either way she wasn't prepared for fighting him especially if he was a chunnin. It wouldn't be good for the either of the two.But she had yet to reveal why she was truly crying.And maybe if neither of them fought the other she would warm up to him enough to tell him.

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“Funny really, because I too am a rōnin from Konohagakure no Sato. Name’s Jiongami. I would love to stay and chat, but it’s raining and we really need to get out the rain and find shelter.”Hiro came to the realization that no matter how hard you cried or yelled it would still remain to rain at its chilling temperature.She had almost completely forgot about it to be honest.Probably not the best thing if she didn't want to freeze and get a horrible cold.Hiro loudly yawned in sleep deprivation and saw the ronin in front her zip his hoodie, and slowly began to leave.

He wanted her to follow him back to the village most likely.Speaking from his previous words and newly given actions it was pretty much obvious.“C’mon Hiroyuki. I don’t want you to get pneumonia or anything. So, if you can just pick up the pace a bit. We can go to the noodle house at the district on the right; My treat exactly.”A competitive smirk arrived from Hiro as he said this.She nearly jumped with excitement.

She liked noodles.Maybe not her favorite treat but it was still delicious!She got up and walked up next to him with a confident smile.After a few moment, she side eyed him from the corner of her eyes.“I’ll race you there if you like. Loser has to buy, though!”The person next to her offered.Who did he think he was she was an amazingly fast person by natural talent."Hope YOU are ready to lose then 'cause I'm about to make you wish you hadn't offered that race!"Hiro yelled as she instantly began running like her life depended on it.

The dark green grass made loud annoying squishing sounds as she ran through it as fast as she could.It wasn't the fastest speed but if she was lucky Jiongami would be left in her dust...or muddy footprints?Sides judging on how he reacted to even considering such a simple challenge he must have been ready to lose or win.It wasn't a fight so of course he had to have a high chance of losing and winning.

Running was a past time for Hiro.She did quite a lot of it in general even when it's not exactly needed for the situation.Some may call her a coward but for her it was just more training to get out the way.May it be retreating or dodging she tried to be as fast she could make herself.So if her hard work paid off she would either outrun him or completely beat him due to her high amount of endurance.After a while, she did manage to reach the village and looked behind her to check for Jiongami.She couldn't see him at all so she suspected he was miles behind her."Slowpoke!"Hiro thought foolhardily.

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Hiro couldn't believe herself.One minute crying like a big baby the next yelling at a complete stranger.Then becoming friends with him and then racing him.What a unique life story.But of course, that wasn't even the start.She was born and raised in Konohakure no Sato.Ran away just several days ago and was now being a 'ronin' to the ever so popular Kumogakure no Sato.What fun.Being lonely half of the time and then meeting a new person.One that could actually stand her abusive yelling and behaviour.It was calming and fun.A new amazing experince that would make her destroy the tears that broke her down to small breakable pieces.

Hiro couldn't believe her eyes as Jiongami was seen clearly leaning against the nearest village.With a final few huffs, Hiro touched the building he was leaning against and stared  him into the eye.Lavender meeting Sapphire for the second time that day.She couldn't stop staring at his eyes.They were like magnets.Final realizing it was getting awkward Hiro tried to break the ice."Looks like you win huh?Guess I gotta pay...let's go,"Hiro sighed once she finally caught up with her lost breath properly, then pulling up her hoodie.

She started walking to the noodle shop she had spotted earlier before her little run from the village.After finally locating it she ducked into it and sat down.She was really tired still.May it have been the race or her little self-pity party she didn't care.She was really fucking tired.Her head flopped to the table and she huffed a few more times."Sake...just a single glass please,"Hiro groaned."And you're how old?"The waitress asked with suspicion.Hiro raised her head and gave an awkward deathly glare.

"And for your friend over there?The waitress asked again."What would you like Jiongami...remember I'm paying so don't be afraid to get something somewhat expensive,"Hiro yawned loudly.She flopped her head back onto the table for an answer.She wouldn't judge him if he did pick something expensive.After all, she was paying.It would be entirely different if they were paying for themselves however.Hiro wasn't much of a drinker, but she could knock back a few without going down like a drunken idiot.

Hopefully, Jiongami wouldn't think of her like that.Rain drops fell from her jacket.Most of her body was soaked.She was currently praying she wouldn't catch a cold or something of the sorts."AHH-cho!"Hiro sneezed as the waitress gave her a glass of the acholic beavage.Shitttt.She caught a damn cold.Hiro shook it off and began drinking the smooth addictive drink."Hey Jiongami?Do you drink?"Hiro asked as she swirled the liquid in her cup around.If he wasn't Hiro was interested in finding out how much he could handle before passing out completely.A smile marked her face as she thought this.Breaking the innocence of a kid around her age.Why wouldn't that be fun?"AHH-cho!"Hiro sneezed again.Dammit cold.Always ruining her happiness.After a long pause, Hiro would finally speak yet again.With another question."You seem cool...wanna do a mission together or something sometime?"Hiro would finally say breaking the ultimate ice of their little chat.She wanted to know this Jiongami better.Even if it was just by a little tiny amount.She wanted to make a new friend.

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