Fleeting Shadows [I.O Natsuki]

Chaos broke lose within the capital of the Pendragon estate, frantic panicking spread like wildfire as whispers erupt, evolving into roars and weeping. Alyssane Pendragon, Councilwoman of Hoshigakure found her beloved daughter, Hotaru Shinkou with her throat slit, dead. Her room left in shambles, clear evidence that she fought back with valor, at last it was not enough to overcome her assassin. This marks the day that Hoshi lost an heiress. Natsuki Hyuuga was sent for to inspect and do her duties as medical lead of the village.

[Hotaru is dead]
Exit

She would have run, but eyes were on her across the courtyard. Natsuki was of noble status and sister to the Kage. Thus, she kept a steady but quick walking pace, flanked by Hoshigakure Ninjas wearing uniforms of blue. The responders at the scene before them had secured the area, blocking the waves of servants and Pendragon men at arms in the castle from getting any closer. Acknowledging their Kage's sister and her escort, they made room for her to pass into the bed chamber. A red sheet that probably was once white covered the body. at the foot of the bed.

The kunoichi put her white gloves on, touching the wet seat with disbelief, hoping that her friend would rise to her feet and all this would turn into an elaborate prank. However, Hotaru did not rise. Dull eyes were gazing into nothingness as a second wide, red smile had formed on her neck. The blade cut her deep. Hotaru Uchiha Pendragon, the heiress of the Shade, daughter to the Sixth Hogokage, was dead.

Joining her father in the afterlife shortly after his passing. "Probably in the funeral pyre too." Natsuki thought sadly as she placed a scroll beside the corpse that was her friend. She could hear Ayato in the next room comforting Lady Alyssane as she wept for her loss. Natsuki would offer her condolences and the silent promise that she would find whoever did this.

WC: 239

Claiming Body of Hotaru

Approved