Chapter Two - Aftershock, who's that Boy?
The windy chills revived my feelings and I regained consciousness. Opening my eyes, I found myself lying on the wooden hallway where I was meditating a while ago. No, I can't say that was a while ago, because its already nightfall. My feet and arms are as cold as marble stones from the whole after-noon's wind exposure. I stared at the shinning stars in the sky and saw a tit bird flying across the garden, landing on my shoulder. A jolt went through my mind and I abruptly recalled every detail of the vivid, yet fascinating encounter I had during my meditation.
My eyes widened from the aftershock and mixed feelings inundated me. The tit is gone. I calmed myself and went to take a hot bath.
I sit into my large wooden tub and soak myself completely into the steamy water.
"Why am I the chosen one? What's so special about me? Takahiro talked about me being kind hearted, but there are plenty more benevolent people! Hmm... But, on second thought, why not me? I felt angry at times when corruption and war were ravaging the country. But I couldn't possibly have done anything, being weak and foolish back then. I did dramatically improved my power in the past few years, gaining the village's acknowledgement. Now I'm older and much stronger, this new kekkei genkai is only a major advantage to me in order to protect my Clan and Konoha!"
Saying all this to myself I felt complacent, the worried feelings all went away.
A few hours later
I'm turning back and forth on my futon (Japanese bed), I can't sleep, I don't feel tired at all, not after such a long meditation. Also, its because I feel excited to try out my newly unlocked kekkei genkai next time I meditate. I suddenly sit up, throwing my cover on the tatami floor.
"The heck with it, I'll do it now!"
"Hm, just to see if this works, I only wish to go back a few years. Perferably not too far away from here either..." I though.
I cross my legs into my lotus position on my futon and shut my eyes. Little annoying thoughts start to subdue, leaving my mind placid. Many moments later, I reached my deepest meditative state, but instead of feeling light like usual, my body's weight feels more or less normal. Unexpectedly, My dark surrounding faded and I lost support under my legs... I'm falling!
"AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!"
"BUUM."
My face is totally planked into the ground, with a mouthful of grass and sand... Gosh I hope my nose isn't broken! My arms supported myself up from the ground and I looked around to see where I am.
"I'm in a verdant forest filled with giant trees..."
The soil under my feet is so soft and warm, I can't help but to feel zestful. The evening sunlight warmed my face and I ran towards an opening among the dense trees where the sun is hiding. I reached a clift; I found myself standing above the Hidden Leaf Village. Four giant stone heads are sculptured on the high rocky mountain. Acrossed the horizon, the sky turned orange.
"I guess the sun is going to set soon, huh. The Fourth Hokage... So my wish really came true; I only traveled back a few years. "
I swiftly jumped down the moutain in zigzags and landed inside the village. Its also autumn in the Hidden Leaf, winds are chilly. Not many people are still outside it seems, everyone must had gone home. I walked around, everything doesn't seem too old. I walked further and came across a park, which also seems empty. Hm, wait, someone is sitting on a swing at the back! I shall go ask him what year this is...