The dancing ninja. [DISCONTINUED ]

Chapter two

Picture of Rizumu, but if you can't see it, she has short, black hair in a bob, obsidian black eyes,she wears a red middle piece with a white ribbon bow on the front (kinda like a corset), and a frilly ballet skirt. And very pale skin. Also, she's nine years old.

-Rizumu POV-

Just keep running. Just gotta keep running or I'll be caught. I can't let them catch me, or my parent's sacrifice would be in vain.

I need to survive, for them.

Unfortunately my stamina was limited. And soon enough I collapsed on the ground from exhaustion.

"Someone, please... Help me..." but my voice could barely be heard over the sound of nature. My voice was simply not strong enough...

"Hey Kakashi, hold on a minute, I think I heard something over in this direction." A voice sounded from beyond the shrubbery.

I started to hyperventilate.

No, they couldn't of caught me that quickly. It's the thugs again! I-I need to get away as fast as I can, but I can't run! Mother, father, I failed you.

My body went limp on the ground, accepting my fate.

At least I'll get to see my family again...

"Oh shit! It's a kid. Gài, pick her up and let's take her to the Village for medical attention. And then maybe when she's better, we can help her find her family again." Another voice says as I feel myself being picked up by the man who I assume is named Gài.

My eyes opened a small bit and I caught a glance at a head of silver hair and someone with black hair. Then my eyes drooped and I fell into a dreamless sleep.

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Ughh, my head. Where- where am I?

I moved my had a bit and I felt something soft covering me, it was a blanket.

I slowly opened my eyes but shut them again when they were met with a bright light.

Am I...in a hospital? What happened?

The door opened slowly and two men walked in. One in a green spandex suit and one in random casual clothes.

They noticed I was awake and the green one smiled at me.

"Why hello there little one! I am the mighty Gài! And my friend here is Kakashi, my eternal rival!!!" The green one yelled.

Are they not going to bow? Maybe they want me to do it first?

I slowly sit up and shakily stand on the floor. I turn to they and curtsy. (Fancy word for bow)

"It's a p-pleasure..." I say softly.

They just stand there staring at me. Why are they not bowing as well? Don't they know that it's common courtesy to curtsy when greeting someone and/or asking to dance?

"Is there s-something wrong? Gài-San, Kakashi-San?" I ask while tilting my head to the side.

They stay silent.

It's obvious now that they aren't going to bow.

"Rude..." I murmur under my breath.

The door once again opens and an old man walks in.

He smiles gently at me. Like a grandfather would at his grandchildren.

"Ah, I see your awake. My name is haruizen saroutobi, what is yours?" (I'm sorry if I spelt that wrong. Naruto names are long and complicated :-/ ) he bows afterwards.

Thank kami, someone has manners!

I return the bow.

"My name is Rizumu, it's a pleasure to meet you mr, Saroutobi." I send him a small smile of my own.

Kakashi and Gài looked shell shocked.

"L-lord hokage! W-why would you bow to a c-child!?" Kakashi stutters.

"Hmm, Rizumu. If I am correct you were born in the village of Danshingu, am i correct?" Hokage-sama asked.

I nod and smile again.

"In the village of Danshingu, its common courtesy to curtsy when greeting someone or asking to dance." Hokage-sama explained.

The two nod in understanding.

"Now Rizumu, may I ask why Kakashi and Gài found you in the forest?"

I stiffen slightly.

Quick, think of a lie!!!

"U-um, my parents and I were on a tip to another village when u-um other ninjas appeared, a-and we got separated. Then I was found I guess...but it's ok!" I give them the best face smile I could muster.

"I see. Gài and Kakashi, could you please step outside for a moment? I would like to speak to Rizumu alone."

"Yes sir!" They both leave the room.

Once again, the hokage turns to me with a very serous face.

"I-is something wrong Mr hokage sir?" I ask worriedly

"Rizumu, I think we both know that you were lying...now I want you to the me the truth, or I will have to hand you over to the T&I. Torture and interrogation."

I start to shake and tears well up in my eyes...

I down't want to remember...

"Our town...was taken over by thugs...my f-family tried to run away...I'm the only one who got out alive...mommy and d-daddy didn't make it..." tears start pouring down my face. But I don't make any noise. Silent tears.

"O-oh...I didn't mean to intrude on something like that...my apologies Rizumu..." the hokage looks ashamed.

"No no! It's ok. You didn't know. It's alright." I wipe my tears away and give him a real, genuine smile.

"My apologies once again. Is there anything you would like? As an apology from myself."

I thought for a moment...

I want to continue mom and dad's Legacy. That way I won't forget them...never...

I nod and pump my fist in the air.

"I wanna be a ninja! Just like mom was!" I couldn't contain the small, bubbly giggles that floated out of my mouth.

The hokage smiled at me and gave me a small hug.

"That's good to hear! I'm sure your mother would be very proud. Anyway, back to business. Sense your to young to live on your own, I think it would be best if we found you a guardian. Is that ok?"

Like...a new mom or dad?

"I-I guess..."

Darn stutter! Curse you to the end of time!!!

"Let us go to my office, from there I can see if anyone is willing to adopt you."

"Ok, sir!" I scramble to get up and dressed.

When I'm ready, I follow him out of the hospital and in the direction of my new future.

What could go wrong.