Was everything a lie?

It hurts.

You sit there and watch.

As my skin falls off.

Help me.

As the sun began to set upon the land of earth, a lone figure would emerge from the mountains. Darkness would envelope the sky as the figure walked ever so slowly from his venture of the lightning country. As much as Xigs had wanted to prolong his stay, his mission to recruit mercenaries was a success and thus after touring the countries capital 'Kumogakure' he was due back. For what reason he had to recruit them, Xigs had no idea however he had done so willingly so he had sent a raven to signal his completion of the mission.

In turn he had received a summons to his own village capital. The sweat that had been excreting from his pores would allow the sweeping winds to cool his body as he continued his slow pace gazing upon the black abyss above, allowing the shimmering light of the full moon to illuminate the land. A sense of serenity would wash over the long haired shinobi as he thought about his travels, however his train of thought would be interrupted.

"So this is the one we're looking for?" A chuckle would follow as two new figures would emerge from the darkness affront him. "It indeed is.... he even has fathers eyes." The abrupt voices would instantly alert the Sencho, as for how these voices seemed so close was a mystery. Xigs would reach into his tool pouch attached to his hip, unsheathing a kunai as he held it firmly within his hand. Whilst keeping his straight posture Xigs would refine his body for action. "Who are you people? Father? And while you're at it.... what do you want?" Xigs asked patiently as he flipped the kunai in his right hand allowing the blade to swing until the kunai was clasped backwards. The two individuals would come into view, whilst both had pale skin and black hair, one looked about two years older than Xigs whilst the other looked two years younger. This was quite evident as their heights and body language would also imply this. However the older one would look up into the sky, unbothered by Xigs before him, whilst the short younger one walked out in front of Xigs, standing exactly five meters away to address him.

"Well, I'm Xeno Aomine, and behind me is 'our' older brother Xylo Aomine. Whilst of course your surname is actually inherited from your mothers side, your last name is actually Aomine from your father. That's right. We're family." A long grin would widen across the young boys face as he looked upon Xigs with recognition. Xeno would cheerfully look up and down over Xigs, content that he had found a sibling. However Xigs would begin to doubt the men in front of him. It just didn't make sense to him as two people he had never met before spouting nonsense. "How is this possible? Mum always told me he passed away... Where is your proof? Why come here...... now of all pla-" Xigs' question would be cut off by a blue explosion which shrouded Xylo, the older brother. "Enough chat. You come with us now or suffer the consequence."

The blue flames would follow Xylos hands as he released a wave of fire which would continuously shroud him. Xigs would be entranced by the azure fire as old random images would appear in his head. Images of being set alight by his own chakra, thrown into an empty cellar, a cloaked traveller messing his hair up and two blue eyes gazing at him from darkness. The images would repeat as he gazed upon his supposed elder brother Xylo. There was something he felt that made him feel he needed to co-operate, for these images in his head felt weirdly familiar. As if the answer to the emptiness he had felt all his life was beginning to fill, if even by a little. For he had always felt something was missing. Sure these two could've been lying from the get go however what explained this triggered memories? He truly felt that this was his past however more questions such as what were these memories began to rise. Not to mention the azure flames, as there was something that Xigs couldn't remember seeing, yet felt like he resonated with them. They were mesmerising, to the point in which he felt they were the most beautiful thing he had ever laid eyes on. Xigs whilst maintaining poised would look at Xylo, placing his kunai back into his pocket, gulping dry saliva and clearing his mind. He knew what he truly had to do, regardless of the fact that his mission was one of urgency. "Okay I'll come with you."

WC: 797.

Only a single moment had passed yet the three travelled at blinding speed, black pieces of cloth would fall of the Sencho's kimono as he sped through the empty plains. The trip they were taking seemed to be along the border, as if avoiding the countries capital, however Xigs would head it little thought as he had assessed these two as shinobi not of Iwagakure in the first place. However whatever hidden agenda they had up their sleeves was different. You see as much as their words were hard to believe, the feeling he got from them was on a completely different level. Even though they were sprinting along dusty plains which would create dust clouds to be left in the wake of simple jogging, it was evident all three of them were taught the shinobi arts, as their feet left nothing unsettled and the bodies embodied efficiency. It was simply like they were never here, not even leaving footprints behind, however the only thing that was following them was more of the dangling fibres of the kimono on Xigs. Stopping at halfway, they would finally reach the end of the earth country, the sea. Gazing over into the distance, looking past the 'Crystal Strait' toward the land of snow, the three of them would sit comfortably side by side into the water.

The pale moonlight would illuminate the bottom of the ocean, allowing the marine animals to be seen from above as they hid behind beds of seaweed and coral. Whilst some were unfazed as schools of fish would dart through like armies, whilst jellyfish slowly drifted through the open blue expanse. As all three were free from thought as they truly were engrossed by the beauty affront them, Xigs would reach for his pockets to reveal a lighter and cigarette. Revealing the tobacco to the naked flame, a wisp of smoke would unravel from the tip as he raised it to his mouth and looking into the distance once more. "You say we're brothers, and whilst at first it's hard to believe, all three of us have the same eyes, nose, bone structure, hair colour, skin, mannerisms, and even..... well... look what we're doing......" A pause would fill the air as all three of them noticed they each had a cigarette in their hands. All three of them would simultaneously smile letting out the same awkward chuckle before looking out into the sea again. Xigs could already feel the hostility from his older brother at first now dissipate. Whilst he was happy about that this was the case, there was still an eerie feeling about taking them to see 'father.' Was this indeed his father? As his mind began to lose itself amongst the plethora of questions that began to dance in his ballroom of a brain, he would be interrupted by the slow cough on Xeno before Xylo spoke out.

"Lets go kiddo's, we're only half way there." As the three got up to leave Xigs would do it the slowest. "Where are we actually going?" Xigs queried as the slight anxiety that filled his heart began to leak out. Whilst Xylo kept a straight face as the cigarette stayed loosely clasped between the edges of his lips, Xeno would laugh eratically as he came over punched his shoulder jokingly. "We're going to where our clan originated from; across the ocean, directly north of here and west of the land of snow. Our dad awaits us there, at the House of Blue." Chakra would begin to resonate at their feet, whilst Xigs complied and did the same he began to wonder; lost in thought as they once again set off towards the supposed 'House of Blue.' Or so he thought.

WC: 632 + 797 = 1429

Time would pass swiftly as the three brothers finally made it to a desolate island. The slow winding winds nurturing the waves to collapse against the shore would apply a serenity to the stone filled island. However amongst the boulders and hills that filled the small expanse of land would sit a large building, a blue one in fact. As they crept closer toward the house an eerie silence wouls fill the air, as Xigs would gulp in anticipation of some answers. A bear would stand affront the house, it’s fur flashing in a glowing orange by the pale moonlight. Xeno would smile as he was the first to greet the bear as they stood affront it. ”Welcome to the blue house.” The bears mouth would open onto awide grin, allowing knife like teeth to bare. ”Bear, this is Xigs. He’ll be staying with us.” Xenos words were quick and subtle as the bear nodded and opened the doors. Xigs would have questions arise such as how could the bear talk? For he had never heard an animal speak yet he somewhat knew it was rare even amongst summoning animals. To see an animal this intellectual be somewhat guarding the house seemed rather odd, however Xigs would change his thought process as he walked into the house of blue.

A deep hallway would preside with multiple doors filling the walls. Whilst empty, the entire house seemed old fashioned, to the point in which it seemed archaic. How old was this house truly? As this questioned played in his mind Xylo would see his expression and give light to his confusion. ”This house has protected our clan for centuries, raising countless generations for hundreds of years. The Aomine clan was always one of war, yet a high sense of security and privacy to the point where it’s been kept secret.” A pause would give out as they finally made their way to an open room, where stone pillars would surround them. Gloomilly lit by blue torches of fire, the entire place would give one a sense of danger.

The place was truly a spectacle as a stone tablet would stand in the middle of the room, and behind it a middle aged man with a black beard. His frame was once of strength as ripples of muscles could be seen from the ends of his white t shirt. The man would smile as he watched the three come in. ”Yes, our clan has been hiding for centuries, waiting for a moment to strike. Our ancestors thought the third great shinobi war was optimal, however the likes of Onoki would prove too much, and even the fourth but that damn old man would never die.” The man would take a pause as he smiled watching the three boys stop affront the tablet. However as of recent the cycle of Tsuchikage has been swift, from Dengen, Arashi, Tomoei, Kazu, Akira...... the list goes on. Never before has there been such an imbalance of power in the earth country. And now Maikamaru stands at the helm, whilst we know he’s dangerous, what off the rest of the village?”
The figure would once again pause whilst his smile would grow larger. ”The time has come my sons, we will devour the curse that nails our history to this island. Xylo, Xeno, Xigs...... It is time for our power to unveil.”

The ground would begin to vibrate visiously as the mans eyes began to glow a deep blue. The blue flamed torches would explode, erupting into towrring infernos. The very scene would shake Xigs to his core as he watched the whole scene unfold. What exactly is going on? And was this man truly my father. Looking at the man Xigs could see his own features be present. However the mans eyes would look at Xeno in a mysterious way, however Xeno would begin to glow azure. A loud scream would expel from Xenos mouth as he stared at the celing in pain. A blue flame would awaken from his body, erupting out giving him a menacing appearance.

WC: 686 + 1429 = 2115