Orchid's Return

A warm spring day within the land of fire, rays of the scarlet sun shined down upon the earth. The gates of Konohagakure stood broad as they reached for the skies. It was after a suddenly sigh that the clatter of footsteps begun to resume. "I never would've actually thought of returning here." She spoke softly, running her fingers through the silky strands of her hair. "Perhaps I still bear love for this wretched place." Turning slightly to her left, the woman's eyes laid directly upon her butler. A man of many tales, shown throughout the folds of skin, yet hidden by the radiance of his smile. "We ought to get a move on, Sebastian. They'll be hearing of our arrival soon." Sumire continued on as they made their way deep into the traffic. The young's memories of her past life begun bombarded her in waves. Flashing her back into times of tranquility. She could recall it all, her very first mission, her first crush -- everything she had once abandoned, returned in a blinding force. So caught up in the dreams of her past, Sumire had not noticed the single tear rolling down the side of her face. "It appears as if the bonds ran deeper than you realized." Sebastian spoke suddenly, passing her a tissue to clear her watery eyes. "Of course not, I'm just anxious about seeing their dumbfounded faces..."