The Misadventures of Miz: Haunted

Miz was half awake as he laid on his bed. He was fully dressed from training and missions the night before, he had come home and just collapsed on his bed. The sound of the rain tapping on his window helped the young Hozuki relax. The house was eerily quiet, and considering it was probably the early morning hours, it was very dark! This was a time where ghosts typically come out. Miz's room was suddenly freezing cold! His eyes suddenly shot open as he felt a presence next to him!
”Morning…”
As if on cue he made out the ghost of his Uncle Xyxer! Miz let out a shaky sigh, clearly spooked because he wasn't expecting this.
“Why are you waking me up in the middle of the night?” Miz asked as he sat up looking at Xyxer.
Xyxer had his arms crossed his chest, his legs crossed and he was leaning back against Miz's headboard!
“I was bored with nothing else to do…why do you think I’m here Mizuki?” Xyxer said, rolling his eyes as he looked at his nephew! Miz stared at him, he only uses his real name when it's something serious!
“Did I do something?” Miz asked him as he sat up and moved to the foot of the bed.
“I have always looked out for you, even in my death only because I know you need someone. Now I'm about to go full parental mode on you! If you even think about walking out of Kirigakure or even look at the gates with a curious eye, I'll find a way to bring you into the afterlife with me! So I make myself clear, Mizuki Hozuki?” Xyxers energy he waa giving off was very volatile, he was pissed! But, how did he know? No one knew, the papers were…and the private discussions…
“I absolutely refuse to let one of MY family members try to walk out of a village I had to rebuild myself!”[/] Xyxer added with his eyes flashing red. Mizuki knew he had expectations set for him and maybe that was the problem. He hasn't felt the same since he was taken down by Shikami! He was called out and it was true…he was basically riding on Xyxers coattails! He carried a name but couldn't back it up.
“Yes sir, I never said I would do it, but I haven't really felt worthy of my family name since-”
[I] “Since Shikami took you down, he was right. If you're going to claim something, back it up! I taught you that but it seems since my passing you've become more of a slacker Miz. It's not too late, instead of letting the words hurt, use them as inspiration! If I'm still here, that means something. Now, you know what you need to work on, don't run from your problems, simply…take them out! Read into that how you will!” Xyxer said, still using his lecturing parent tone. Miz knew Xyxer was right. Had he acted on what they had been discussing, Xyxer would have killed him, dead or not Xyxer still has some power and influence around Kirigakure! He may have been a crazy psychopath, but he rebuilt this village and everyone knows that! Everyone also knows Miz is related to him!
“You're right, I guess I was going about things the wrong way. I couldn't have made it as a missing ninja anyway. It would have made our family name look really bad. Especially after all you have done!” Miz said looking down feeling a little embarrassed.
“ I also said it's not too late to change, Miz, you can do this, I believe in you. Shikami was trying to show you where you needed to improve! Your words are useless if you don't have the actions to back them up. And, I know you can do it. Otherwise I would never have wasted my time with you!”[\i] Xyxer emphasized his point. Well, Miz got the message loud and clear at this point. And he was actually glad for Xyxers visit.
“I'm glad you showed up and visited me, and talked to me about this. Coming from you, I seem to understand better. Thanks, and if it means anything…” Miz started talking as he stood up and looked at Xyxer. Even though it felt awkward, he wrapped his arms around his Uncle for a split second! He was freezing cold to the touch, but he was one of the types of apparitions that were almost human in form. Xyxers eyes widened in shock and he seemed to drop his guard for a moment. Xyxer sighed and patted Miz's back as Miz pulled away from the hug. It was only for a second. Miz isn't an emotional person, never has been but at this moment, he knew he had to hug him, a small brief hug but a hug nonetheless!
“Sorry, I just felt I had to do that. I have training I have to do this morning and missions to run. I guess I may as well get up since I won't be able to go back to sleep!” Miz said as he looked at the clock. It was six in the morning.
[I]”Suggestion, as a Hozuki you're a natural water user, go for lightning as well, maybe storm, just a suggestion to help you improve!” Xyxer suggested as he stood up to leave! ”oh and I'll be watching, so you know, make me proud!” Xyxer added as he turned towards the door and disappeared in a flash of light. The room's temperature returned to normal and the environment felt normal again. This entire encounter slightly shook Miz up, it was his uncle but even in death he fears him! Miz knew he cared and knew he had to make some changes, because out of all his siblings he was the one Xyxer believed in! Miz pulled his hair back and headed out the door to go train.
[Exit]

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+10 stats
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1006/2000 towards Lightning