Inspiration: Naruto Vol. 1 Ch. 3- Sasuke Naruto kiss scene. Staring at this intently really brought on this whole story.
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Ch 1: The Sky Cries With Us
-POV NARUTO-
As Naruto walked to the graveyard, all in black, he thought back on why he'd started being a ninja. Mostly because he'd wanted respect, but also to get away. Hitting stuff with pointy objects was a great source to vent his anger, he'd found quickly. So it wasn't so bad, really.
When he got to the site, Naruto wasn't surprised to find Kakashi and Sasuke already there, laying flowers on the coffin of their fallen teammate. It had been a difficult mission; survival rate low. The three men were lucky to get out alive.
Sakura hadn't been so lucky.
The funeral was today, and then the world would move on. Haruno Sakura would always reside in their hearts, but once they were dead, who would remember her? No one, that's who. To Naruto, this was awfully depressing.
"Hey Naruto," Sasuke walked slowly over to the blonde. Even the calm ever-irritated Sasuke had been devastated by the death of their friend. The thing was; Naruto wasn't as sad as he'd thought he would be. He was always sure he'd loved Sakura, but now… It was all so confusing. Mourning was easier, so he stuck to that, for the time being.
"Hey Sasuke," Naruto replied, "you alright?" Sasuke had had to watch Sakura get tortured to death.
"No," of course. Seeing this couldn't have helped Sasuke's mental state. Especially after giving up on Itachi to lead an average life. "But," Naruto turned to face his friend, "I will be, in time." Sasuke flashed a sad smile, which Naruto returned.
"If you need any help, I guess, I'm always here to talk, you know…"
Sasuke chuckled. "Like I need psychological help from a dobe."
"That's me, huh?" Naruto looked at the mud under his shoes. "Just an average dobe…"
Sasuke frowned, creases wrinkling his forehead. "Um, no, Naruto Kun, I'm sorry. That was out of line…Gomen…"
"No, it's okay," Naruto replied. "It's kinda normal, you know? Something that'll stay the same…consistent, I guess.
"Cool. I guess that's what we need, really. Then everything will be kind of normal again, may be…"
"Yeah. Just may be…" Naruto couldn't help thinking that Sasuke wasn't going to be as alright as he was letting on. Keeping your feelings bottled up isn't good for you, Sasuke. Please, just be alright… Naruto looked his teammate over. He looks better in black than I do. But when Naruto saw Sasuke's face, he noticed the boy's eyes were watering, threatening to spill over.
"Sasuke!" Naruto, astounded, looked over at his friend.
-POV SASUKE-
As the blonde scurried towards him, Sasuke quickly tried to wipe his eyes. No! Damn it, I'm supposed to be strong! I can't cry here!
Naruto came up to Sasuke, and looked him straight in the eyes.
"You're not going to be alright, are you?" Sasuke looked into Naruto's bright cerulean eyes and shook his head, feeling the tears welling up again.
Suddenly, Nartuo wrapped his arms around Sasuke's waist, pulling him into a comforting hug. Sasuke smiled a little as he returned the gesture, leaning his head atop Naruto's. He didn't even notice when his hot tears mingled with the start of a pour.
The funeral went by slowly to Sasuke. He'd managed to compose himself by the time other people had arrived. Everyone was there; Gai's team, Asuma's team and Kurenai's team. Lady Tsunade, Shizune were there too, of course. Sasuke even saw Temari there, visiting.
But Naruto and Sasuke ended up staying the longest. Long after everyone had left, there they were; standing over the grave.
People had put numerous types of flowers on the grave, but Sasuke saw no one had thought to put cherry blossoms. He looked behind him and saw a sakura tree in full bloom. He walked over to it and found the flower with the healthiest petals. Sasuke picked it and then went back and laid it atop the gravestone.
"That's how it should be," he said solemnly. Naruto nodded.
3Author's note**
This chapter wasn't very long, but I've got more ready to be typed up… I'm going to say now the character's ages, because I don't have any way that I can think of to put them into the story…Anyways, Naruto and Sasuke are 17, making Lee and company 18 and the Sensei's 34. Oh, and Temari's 19.
This chapter was originally supposed to be called 'Darkened Skies', but it didn't fit, after I finished it.
I know that this seems like a NaruSasu right now, but it won't be, I promise. I'm a SasuNaru kinda girl!
And sorry if you like Sakura, but I don't, so I killed her off so I won't have to deal with her later! 8D