Just as usual, the night seemed to pass by so quickly, and Kuronotsurugi awoke with the first rays of sunlight peeking out over the horizon, signalling a new day in the life of those who lived in Konoha. Sitting up slowly, he stretches his arms over his head, yawning widely, small tears forming in the corners of his eyes. For a moment, he just sat there on the bed, turning to look out the window that was positioned at the side of his bed, the view outside was towards the inner courtyard of the main Uchiha house, where he often trained. At that moment, all that made sound were the birds twittering and tweeting outside, as he was often the first to wake at this hour. He liked it that way, because then he didn't have to answer questions or have to be seen by any who disapproved of him.<br/><br/>Eventually he got up off the bed to get his day started, changing out of the pants he had slept in into something more casual. He wasn't planning on leaving to go out for anything that day, so it mattered not what he wore. Settling on a pair of white loose baggy pants that ended just below his knee, tied off with a black piece of cloth. It had a dark navy blue sort of sash around the waist, split down the side. On it was the Uchiha symbol. With it he wore black sandals, and decides to leave his shirt off, as well as the usual bandages he wrapped around his stomach to hide the seal mark that was on his belly button and back.<br/><br/>Now finished, he only takes one of his swords, placing it at his hip. First thing was to get breakfast before he went out to the back. Quietly leaving his room, closing the door behind him and sealing it with a hand sign, he heads down the hallway towards the kitchen, not making a single sound with his footsteps. Reaching his destination and finding it empty, he sighs with relief. Even with his own family he felt uncomfortable, he didn't feel as if he even belonged there with them. It wasn't as if they were mean or anything like that, in fact they were the best parents one could ever ask for, and were kind to him. They did have their differences of course, but besides that both his mother and father were completely supportive of him, and cared deeply for his well being.<br/><br/>Grabbing a cup, he gets himself a drink of water, and while taking sips he opens the cupboards, rummaging around to see what he could find that didn't require too much time to make, or preferably not any time at all. Not finding anything appealing, he settles for a couple pieces of fruit that were sitting on the counter, biting out of an apple after putting the glass in the sink and leaving the kitchen retracing his steps back the way he had come. However he passes his bedroom and instead goes further, turning left towards the door that led back in to courtyard/training area.<br/><br/>Coming to a stop in the dirt yard, he takes off the sword and sets it down for now, and curls his fingers around the apple core, bracing himself before pulling his arm back then throwing hard towards the trees that lined the back of the yard. The core flew far and fast, disappearing from view quite quickly, no doubt ending up landing somewhere quite a ways away. Flexing his fingers, Kuronotsurugi stretches out the muscles in his body before walking up to the wide and tall wooden poles that were standing up at various heights near the back edge of the dirt area. Positioning himself in front of one that looked extremely worn out in places, and seeming as if it was going to break at any moment, he first wraps his hands and fingers with bandages, protecting them from getting hurt, along with his ankles and the tops of his feet, though to be honest there was no point in that. Lastly,, pulling off a small black rubber band from his wrist, he pulls his rather longish hair back in to a small ponytail in the center of the back of his head, only leaving his bangs down, to cover the horns on his forehead.<br/><br/>Taking a deep breath, he punches out swift and fast, a satisfying sound reaching his ears. A feral grin forms on his lips and he begins to quickly and repeatedly hit and kick the wooden pole. Knowing himself, he could keep this up for hours, which was exactly what he was planning on doing. For some odd reason he felt uplifted and light on his feet and in his mood. A certain spark made the darkness that shifted and lurked in his mind and heart seem to lessen in intensity, a spark of hope. He no longer felt that it was hopeless to be around, that people might actually have a chance. But only a certain one who actually cared to get to know him, the real him. Just thinking about this made him feel even better, and he smiled more, moving faster and faster.<br/><br/>He didn't notice the time pass, and didn't hear the people of the Uchiha compound slowly start to waken, nor did he hear the knock at the front door. However, a young boy with light brown hair and reddish brown eyes did, and heads towards the door. Opening it, he balks slightly in surprise to see someone other than a member of the Uchiha clan standing there. A girl. What was someone like her doing here? Even for how young he was, he was the same height as her, if not maybe a few inches taller. There was no way she was here for his dad, he was busy at the Hokage's mansion, and his mom was out on a mission with her group. So...did that mean she was here...for Kuronotsurugi? There was no way. He just stares, but then snaps out of it, shaking his head a little. There was no way this was happening, but definitely knew she wasn't here for him.<br/><br/>"Um, I dunno who you are, but come on." He turns to lead her through the halls, ever so often glancing at her. What the heck was going on? Kuronotsurugi didn't have friends...right? He HATED people...But oh well. It was none of his business. "I'm Ryuunosuke Kazuhiro. What's your name?" It wasn't like he really cared, but he was a polite person, and it felt weird showing a girl around his house without even knowing her name. Eventually they both reached the door to where no doubt Kuronotsurugi was outside training. As he was curious, he stuck around, and opened the door and went outside, standing there watching, as Kuro was absorbed by what he was doing, only realizing that someone was outside with him now just as a deafening CRACK could be heard, and the creaking of broken wood.<br/><br/>Standing there in the door way, Ryuunosuke stares wide eyed as Kuronotsurugi steps back as the huge wooden pillar fell over backwards, landing with a crash on the ground, a dust cloud rising from the impact. "You got a visitor...I think..." Ryuunosuke calls out, and Kuronotsurugi turns around, wiping sweat from his brow. His skin was slick and shining with sweat, but instead of making him look gross, it somehow made him look extremely sexy. "Huh?" He blinks, surprised to see Hikari standing there. So...she actually came. Well this was awkward. He hadn't thought she would come the very next day, but that was all good. "Hikari, hey." He raises a hand half way in greeting, a half smile on his lips.