[center][b][i]Koike Hon, Konohagakure Genin | Team 8 A rainfall can change the land, But sometimes, It changes people.[/center][/b][/i] ------ Walking out of the arena, Koike didn't pay attention to his opponent. With a calm look thought back on his opponent had reacted to the first question. On how good his eyes were. Shaking his head rooms forTeam 8. It wasn’t his blame that the Hyuuga had fallen for the tactic. Scoffing even, Koike walked away from the field. If his opponent had been paying attention and tried to think instead of reckless attacking, he wouldn’t be suffering so much pain. Shoving his hands into the pockets of his jacket, Koike didn't go in a straight way towards the hotel. He decided to walk a bit around. Not genuinely interested in Amegakure, he just wanted a walk. The rain gently danced around him, causing Koike to look up. It didn’t really rain that much in Konohagakure and Koike didn't mind. Somewhere it had something calming. Something serene. Closing his eyes, Koike sighed as he would continue. He had managed to defeat his opponent at the first round. He hadn't hold back like the previous two times. He had shown no emotion nor any doubt like those times. Nothing bad had happened around him. It had went fine and that made Koike feel somewhat good. But as he walked through the streets, one of the few that had no hood or umbrella, he noticed something. Coming to a halt, Koike’s calm eyes stared at a person. [b]’’May I have some?’’[/b] A small boy asked. He looked barely ten and was skinnier than the clothes would likely reveal. Sitting in an alley, the boy was barely protected from the rain, but he still sat there, begging for money. [b]’’Please? My twin is ill. Maye I have some money? Bread?’’[/b] The boy plead, looking rather desperate. The sound of money made the boy look surprised. It landed right in his mug that he had held up. Koike looked down with his calm look, to the boy. [b]’’What is your name?’’[/b] He asked, sounding worried. [b]’’Thank yo-you good sir. M-My..name is.. Koike.’’[/b] There was a silence between the two, as if they already understood each other. Sighing, Koike placed a hand against his neck as he lowered his head. [b]’’Get up, Koike.’’[/b] The words of the Hon made the young boy look even more surprised. And then kind of worried. [b]’’Pl-Please sir. I… I just want to take care o-o-of my brother. He-‘’[/b] The words of the boy were interrupted as the Hon spoke up. [b]’’That makes two of us.’’[/b] Another silence followed. [b]’’T-T-Thank you, sir.’’[/b] Walking together down the street, they didn't talk. One Koike that was properly dressed and one other that was nothing more than a street urchin. [b]’’What is your surname, Koike?’’[/b] The urchin looked up to the Hon and wavered. [b]’’Mishito, sir. Koike Mishito.’’[/b] Wondering why Koike Hon had instructed him to get up and walk with him, the other kept looking with a calm look. Stopping in front of a clothing shop, Koike Hon pulled out his wallet. He had his money from the last mission, the one he had done with Katsu, with him and some of his savings. He hadn't made up what he would buy with it. With Hayate giving the current bracers and tanto’s for free, Koike decided that this was the best way to spend the money. [b]’’Here. Buy some money and use what you have to take care of your twin.’’[/b] Holding a large portion of money, present in the wallet, for the younger Koike, the latter’s eyes widened. If it was possible, they would pop out of his eyes socket if they kept widening like that. [b]’’T-T-Thank… you.. sir. But.. why?’’[/b] The words were barely audible and made the older Koike sigh. [b]’’Don’t worry about it. You need it a lot more than I do. Please.’’[/b] The young street urchin finally accepted the money. It was more than he could earn in a whole month. Just like that. Still amazed, the young Koike looked up. [b]’’Sir… May I..’’[/b] Pulling out the jacket, Koike bended a bit through his legs. He placed it around the shoulders of the younger Koike. [b]’’My name? Let’s say that it isn’t any important name. Just a nameless person that can relate with you.’’[/b] The words confused the younger Koike who made some bows in front of the older Koike. [b]’’Thank you good sir! Thank you… I- Where is he?’’[/b] Surprised, the young Koike looked around. The so benevolent and generous person had vanished. People passed and paid no attention to the street urchin, who briefly used his left hand to rub his eyes. He looked around, wondering if it had been some dream. But the black jacket, on his shoulders, as money in his right hand were still present. Smiling, the boy would first ran to the hospital. He would however made a vow. That nameless person would never be forgotten! Walking out of the store, Koike glanced at the current black jacket. It was very similar to his old jacket, though some subtle changes. Barely noticeable to the eye, but Koike was pleased with it. Looking at the content of his wallet, there was barely any money left. Sighing, he decided to do one more thing before he would head to the hotel. There was one thing he wanted to do. Heading to another store, Koike wouldn't take too long to buy what he needed and then head more to a more quiet place. Once he had found a place, Koike looked around. Most people were present at the Chuunin exam or just at work. Finding shelter from the rain in an hall where nobody was, Koike sank slowly on one knee. Placing the plastic bag on the ground, he would pull out a plastic plate, a candle and a very small box with lighters. If there was even somebody around, the serious look on Koike’s face would make it look like it was some sort of ritual as he proceeded to place the candle on the plastic plate. Once he had done that, he would then light the candle. All the while there was some rhymtic sound of the rain pouring on the roof of the hall. [b]’’Guess I made some progress today.’’[/b] Koike whispered, but there was nobody around. Just him and a candle lightened. Sitting next to the candle, Koike stared at the rain falling from the heavens. There seemed no end to it as it kept trying to drown the land. Serene and yet very sad. Closing his eyes, Koike would perform the Tiger handsignal. For more than almost an hour, Koike simply sat there. In silent and holding the Tiger handsignal. His affinity was wind, he knew that. But he made the Tiger for a purpose. It was all part of the unofficial ritual, but it was some sort of preparation as well. Sighing out loud, Koike opened his eyes. He noticed that the candle was almost out and decided it was time. Time to go and leave the candle alone. Shoving his hands into the pockets of his jacket, Koike almost stepped back into the rain. Only, he hesitated. Looking over his shoulder, he saw the faint light of the candle. When Koike walked away, he thought of something. [center]He thought of trying to keep a certain fire alive.[/center]