Keira- a young, hurt girl who longs for companionship. Driven out of every village, she eventually arrives at Konoha. She settles down their and joins the ninja academy. What will happen? Will she make friends, or continue to be closed off? Will she finally find someone who won't forget about her? Someone she can protect with all her heart, simply because they accept her? Or will she continue to be an outcast, never knowing the meaning of love? Read on to find out. (NWA 1st PLACE WINNER)