Hope of a Kunoichi
by Ashita no Haru
Disclaimer: I do not own Naruto.
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I never felt this way towards anyone in my life.
I never fell so much in love to anyone except you. Infatuation? Maybe. Who knows…
Those black orbs of yours…
I don't know why but each time I look at them, I felt so… cold. Still, the icy feeling never succeeds to stop me from looking at them. They say that eyes are the mirrors of our feelings, our emotions. At first I fail to see right through them. Not until now.
Different emotions stirred from within that pair of eyes especially when they become red. Those eyes of yours do not only help you in the battle. They also reflect what you feel deep inside. I can see hatred, anger, fear and concern. Concern for the people you tried to protect, the ones that matters to you a lot, the people you care. Anger and hatred for the people who tried to hurt them. Fear of failing to protect the people you love. But there's still something I see through your eyes.
Guilt.
…
Sigh.
Most of the time, you distance yourself away from us. You're usually alone. You never show sympathy to anyone. It's just coldness… But things changed when we're assigned with that dobe as Team 7.
Remember Naruto? Yes, you're the one to call him dobe! (And he really is… until now.) You dislike each other at first. He always picks fights with you. That's the time I first saw you in your childish side. It seemed like all your cold nature drifted away. That's the time I saw you smirk…
Nevertheless, that dobe and you became the best of friends.
I on the other hand became your annoying (just like what you always say) fangirl, burden, a damsel always in distress, a team mate, friend, the girl who have a big crush on you, the girl who loved you above all else. You just treat me as your team mate. There's nothing more than friendship between us.
I'm contented with all the things around us. Even though you don't feel anything special for me, it's okay, as long as I can spend some time with you. But just like what they say, the only thing that's constant is change.
I hate change! I would choose to stay a weakling forever than see you change. But I can't do anything! Because of that damned curse of that unspeakable criminal, you changed a lot. And I know you can feel it too.
Do you really need to change? Why have you distanced yourself from me, from Naruto, from everyone else? I know you desperately want to gain power in order to kill your brother. But you need not change!
You became colder. You're always seeking power. You even became jealous towards Naruto. Yes! I knew you did. And it pains me, seeing you suffer just because that damned curse seal prevents you from improving. It pains me seeing you and Naruto fight each other. It pains me seeing your intention to kill him. It pains me seeing you leave that night. And it pains me because I can't do anything but to cry!
Your friendship with Naruto strengthens each day. But all of a sudden, you broke this bond. Why did you do it? Is there nothing left in your heart except vengeance?
Well, I don't think you would even listen to my pleas. I even tried to stop you from leaving. But of course, who would ever listen to a cry baby like me? I'm just nothing for you. I'm just a burden, a weakling.
But you know what, I still didn't lose hope. Why? Because you thank me for the very first time in my life the day you left. It's not that relieving but it's still better than nothing. Everyday after you left I kept on practicing and training myself so that one day, if you returned, I would not be a burden for you anymore.
You'll return, ne? I know you will. You'll come back to me, to Naruto and to everyone else in Konoha. We'll be happy when that day comes. I promise!
Please come back, Sasuke. I'm missing you more each day.
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A/N: A random made fanfic I thought while watching a music video entitled "Naruto's World". You should see it too!
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