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Post by Oki on Aug 29, 2009 21:15:18 GMT -4
"Go with your friends where, sweetheart?" Oki asked gently, still holding and rocking Kira.
She was in unfamiliar territory now that they were talking about a mother's wishes, but she knew that Kira needed most was someone to talk to and someone to comfort her, and Oki could manage that much at least. And she could manage that without stepping on parental toes.
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Kira
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Post by Kira on Aug 29, 2009 21:20:46 GMT -4
Trying to fight her sobs down again, Kira focused on calming her breathing in order to answer the question. When she felt she was strong enough to move her head she looked at the band on the other girl's head she may not know much about ninja but she knew enough that the girl holding her had to have gone to the school too.
School... the school you went to... the one... that Daddy went to..
Closing her eyes tightly Kira rested head back down again fighting her hardest against any tear left.
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Post by Oki on Aug 29, 2009 21:24:19 GMT -4
"I think that maybe going to school should be something that you talk to your daddy about, imootochan, but I'll tell you a secret. My mother wouldn't have wanted me to go, but I still did. Sometimes we have to decide for ourselves what is best and follow our own hearts. Being a ninja is hard, and there are a lot of people who go into the school for the wrong reasons. But you want to go for the right reasons, you want to help people and keep them safe. That's very noble, and put like that, I think your mother would have a hard time arguing against it."
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Post by Kira on Aug 29, 2009 21:35:51 GMT -4
Now that her sobs were dying down, Kira went slightly limp against the older girl. Her whole body and spirit was tired, but she knew that she couldn`t fall asleep no matter how comforted she felt.
I want to heal people.... Mommy got sick one night and Daddy wasn't home... I didn't know what to do... I tried... I tried really hard but when I fell asleep she was holding me like I was gonna run away... and when I woke up... she didn't... I don't.... I don't want anyone else to feel that bad... I want to help make people better... but I need to know howto help people first
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Post by Oki on Aug 29, 2009 21:40:35 GMT -4
Oki nodded.
"Then the Academy would be the best place for you to go for a little while. They'll teach you the foundations you'll need to learn how to heal people, and from there you'll be able to find a teacher who can show you more. Was your mother teaching you to heal?"
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Post by Kira on Aug 29, 2009 21:44:33 GMT -4
Nodding Kira brightened slightly at the memory of her mother, she would always let her help when something needed to be done. It was because of this that Kira was able to live on her own so long and why her father didn't have to find another job... he loved his job after all.
I think Mommy was scared... all the other kids liked to pretend and try to win against eachother... I don't like fighting, Oki-senpai... I don't like that people have to fight at all... the other kids wanted to grow up to fight... I never did... and Mommy knew that... I don't think she liked all the fighting either... it keeps Daddy away from home...
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Post by Oki on Aug 29, 2009 21:48:27 GMT -4
"So your daddy is ninja, then?" Oki asked.
"Your mother would have wanted you to be safe. Missions can be dangerous and training is hard. You'd have to learn about all of it for a while, but I'm sure she'd be very proud to know how much you wanted to help heal people."
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Post by Kira on Aug 29, 2009 21:53:45 GMT -4
Now that her breathing was evened out, Kira could think strait again. She knew that it would take a lot of work before she could help people, in fact it was one of the reasons she wanted to go. Anything worth having is something you had to work for Whispering softly, Kira let a slight smile play against her face
Then Mommy would be happy... 'cause if I can learn, then I can make myself safe... and maybe some day I can make someone else safe too...
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Post by Oki on Aug 29, 2009 21:57:22 GMT -4
"That's right," Oki smiled. "That's the number one job of any ninja, keeping other people safe. As a healer, you'd have skills that are so special you'd be more important that than those who go out to fight. Everyone wants to fight! But it takes someone very special to see that there are dangers at home and want to protect people from them."
Oki thought quietly for a moment. It might be worth looking Haru and hid family up again some day if this girl wanted to learn healing jutsus...
"And if you come to the Academy, I can help to teach you."
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Post by Kira on Aug 29, 2009 22:01:37 GMT -4
Looking up sharply at Oki, Kira blinked. Her eyes took on a slight sparkle in them that was missing the past few days before she gave a true smile and hugged the older girl. Although her friend would be there at the school she knew that they wouldn't play with her or talk to her anymore as she didn't want to take fighting so seriously as they did. She knew that she would have to learn how to fight and knew that it would be a lot harder then she was told... but her friends wouldn't listen to her anymore. To have the nice lady who helped her be there would make a world of difference.
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Post by Oki on Aug 29, 2009 22:05:44 GMT -4
Oki laughed and hugged her tight.
"Your daddy has to say it's alright first, though. I don't want anybody getting in trouble, because that's not going to help anything. I'm only an assistant right now, but I'll do everything I can to make sure you learn what you need to. I even have an old friend who did just what you want to do, and focus on healing people. He might be able to help you, too."
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Post by Kira on Aug 29, 2009 22:11:17 GMT -4
Giggling happily Kira carefully got off of Oki and bowed deeply to her, her long hair touching the ground. When she spoke she kept her head bowed.
Arigto Oki-senpai....
Looking back at Oki with a bright smile Kira opened her eyes and blushed lightly.
Gomen, Oki-senpai... but if I don't go home soon ...
The sky was starting to turn dark and although she wouldn't say it Kira didn't like walking in the dark too much. If she timed it right she would be able to make it home before it got too bad but she didn't want to seem rude.
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Post by Oki on Aug 29, 2009 22:15:03 GMT -4
Oki bobbed her head and waved off the apology.
"Have a safe trip, little one. Are you sure you can find your way back alright?"
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Post by Kira on Aug 29, 2009 22:19:00 GMT -4
Nodding her head Kira turned to leave before stopping and moving back to Oki. Dropping down to her knees Kira took the older girls hands in hers and smiled while speaking.
If you want me to, I can cry for you too Oki-senpai
Still having a smile on her face Kira skipped almost towards her house, although her heart hurt to go home to an empty house she knew that at lest she had someone to cry for. Thank you Mommy... for keeping me safe...
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Post by Oki on Aug 29, 2009 22:22:34 GMT -4
Oki smiled at Kira warmly.
"When I have a reason too, I'd like that very much."
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