The Water Maiden

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The Kasai clan's activities were a complete mystery to Konoha.  They were the first allies of the Senju which led them to peace.  The Kasai clan is known for their powerful and terrifyingly strong fire kekkei genkai.  It involved the summoning of fire to their fingertips.  Some would say it was beautiful while others would comment on how dangerous it was.  The head of the clan, Fudo Kasai, was a strict and proper man.  His wife, Ayane Kasai, was originally from the land of sound but had the Kasai blood from her father.  She was a princess who possessed a kekkei genkai of her very own.  Her voice had the potential to kill anyone.  The two had four children.  However, the youngest one, Ellie, didn't look like the others in her clan.  Instead of warm brown or red hair, she had a very light blue color.  She inherited her mother's golden eyes like all of her older siblings.  Her kekkei genkai told the entire story.  Instead of the flames of red hatred, she had the calm crystal water.  It was obvious she was not of the clan. 

At the age of five, I knew three things.  Everyone, but my oldest brother and mother, hates me.  They want nothing but my death.  I bet they'd celebrate when they end up killing me.  The second thing was that singing was the only thing that made me feel better.  I knew I was the only one other than mama that could use my voice as a weapon.  Though, I'd only use it to attract the birds and other animals to me.  The other thing I knew was war.  It was horrible, but it also didn't bother me.  I was told it was a necessary evil in the world.  It's inevitable.  To have peace, there needs to be war.  In my eyes, it was beautiful.  After all, people were like flowers.  When people died, their blood scatters everywhere.  The strong that survive only wait until they are killed or wilt.

Every day, I'd see clansmen walk back to the compound with little to no injuries.  This is why my clan is feared.  They're all strong and aren't allowed to become a genin until they're deemed perfect in my father's eyes.  Father is forcing me to take specialized classes that are much harder than normal.  It was because of my differences I have to suffer consequences.  Father being the clan head made things worse for me.  I was only there out of pity.  One day, everything seemed to be calmer than usual.  I took the opportunity to go take a walk in the woods.  There was a small stream that held beautiful fish.  I always liked going here to be alone.  Before leaving, I made sure my light blue hair and clothing didn't have a single imperfection.  I always wore a short, dark blue kimono with white tights and black slips.  After I was happy with my appearance, I ventured off to the almost unknown. 

At the stream, I crouched down and watched the fish.  I was even humming a song mama taught me.  They were white and orange with different patterns.  Each of them was unique in their own way like people.  "Who are you?"  I looked up and saw a boy my age.  "Who are you?"  I questioned back.  He seemed to be a little flustered.  "I-I asked first."  I stood up and tilted my head to the side.  "Why are you so flustered?  Do you not know how to talk to a girl?"  His cheeks turned a little pink.  He looked adorable.  I jumped over the small stream, surprising him.  The mysterious boy took a few steps back.  "I'm not going to hurt you."  "I..."  I gave a giggle.  "My name is Ellie Kasai, one of the heirs to the Kasai clan."  He looked surprised.  "I'm Itachi Uchiha."  "What are you doing all the way here?"  I asked him.  "I needed to go on a walk."  He looked awfully down and depressed.  I took his hand and walked to the water. 

Crouching down, I instructed him to do the same.  Once he was crouched, I pointed to the fish.  "This is why I'm here."  "Fish?"  "Aren't they pretty?"  He stared for a few seconds.  "What's so great about the fish?"  "You mustn't get out much.  Look at the colors and patterns."  "What about them?"  "They're all different.  They're the same as humans.  We're all the same, but with different colors and patterns."  His eyes seem to have widened.  "See?  Sometimes all you need to do is sit back and observe.  You'll make more connections with the world around you this way."  I started humming the song again out of habit.  "What are you humming?"  "It's a song mama taught me."  "Can you...sing it for me?"  I brightened up and stood straight up.  I walked onto the water, surprising him even more.  "You can walk on water?  I can't even do that."