I have felt pain yet still I am alive, and I loathe the scars that once made me cry.

I will not fail my mission, nor shall I not falter,

if it means killing my friends, I will become that monster.

I have chosen my path, you cannot change my heart,

those are blind to the light who have been consumed by the dark.

I have come so far, I will not cease,

my heart is burning, revenge it seeks.

Finding my resolve, I close my eyes, walking forward I step into the light.

In this dark room, I find you lounging in a chair, you face is unreadable, all you do is stare.

I see your red eyes, and your long black hair, clad in the red clouded cloak that you wear.

I remember your hands, I remember your face, that once showed me kindness, now only show hate.

All my life I have been waiting, for this moment now, you standing in front of me, I will take you down.

You told me become stronger, and that I have become, hold on to my hate you said, that's exactly what I've done.

Because of you I have always cried, remembering the horrors of that long ago night.

Now I've cast off my weakness, and I'm ready to fight, and I will not give up until the moment you die.

I summon my strength and draw my sword, my head is clear, I feel scared no more.

I will drive my blade into your chest, I will not stop if you scream,

I will hold you down until your last breath, then finally I will be free.

But first I will torture you, make you feel pain, so that you understand what drove me insane.

You look me in the eye, your face does not change, we pace around each other, let us begin our game.

Your moves are quick, and I'm caught off guard, a cold wall behind me, I'm slammed into it hard.

I'm pinned beneath you, I cannot move though I try, then a smile splits your face, and you reach for my eyes.

A sharp pain shoots through my head, and I can no longer see, panic is building and I struggle to breathe.

I open my good eye and you laugh in my ear, your fingers red with my blood and I'm shaking in fear.

You take a step back and I drop to the floor, I'm about to stand up again, but you reach for me once more.

I block my face and I start to scream, but the pain is now gone and I'm no longer on my knees.

I open my eyes, the right and the left, you're standing across the room, you haven't moved a step.

I touch my face and I realize, it was all an illusion; you were just playing with my mind.

I knew you were cruel, I knew this wouldn't be easy,

but now my blood is boiling, I will show you no mercy.

Our battle rages on, neither giving in, we know the fate of the loser so we both struggle to win.

We fight with all our might, hate driving us forward, but I will not back down for I am no coward.

I swipe to your head but you duck and lunge closer, I feel a blade scrape my throat as I quickly lean backward.

I spin around nimbly, aiming my fist for your face, but with speed like no other you kick my legs out of place.

I manage to catch myself before I hit ground, using my hands I swiftly turn my body around.

I jump to my feet and try backing away, but in an instant your there, glaring like I am your prey.

I place a kick at your torso and push as hard as I can, you cough up blood and I hit you again.

Finally you retreat, and I'm given some space, I put my hands on my knees and try slowing my pace.

Panting and bleeding, we are both feeling pain, the building collapsed and we stand silent in the rain.

My eyes are burning, my body is aching, I'm reaching my limit yet still I remain standing.

My absolute hate for you rises above all else, and I will not give up until the final hand has been dealt.

I grab the hilt of my sword with blistered hands, lifting my arms I charge back in again.

Though we kept our distance, you had your eyes on me, you're ready in an instant and you draw your blades quickly.

I launch myself into the air and come at you from above, you meet my crown strike but it isn't enough.

My weight is overpowering and you fall to your back, I pin you down and straddle your lap.

I balance my blade at the edge of your throat, strongly pushing the hilt down.

Blood flows from your neck staining your coat, but I do not stop until I pierce the ground.

I feel a moment of triumph and relief, but it's quickly taken away,

for I sence your presence right behind me, I'm starting to get sick of these games.

The body beneath me molds to feathers and black, and I hastily get up, dodging your attack.

I look to the sky, I shall taste no defeat, for I have stalled long enough now, the preparations are complete.

In a hairbreadth of a second my attack shall descend, it is time for you to die.

There is nothing left, you have reached your end.

I have won in this fight.

I raise my sword and point it up to the clouds, but still you say nothing, not even a sound.

It is your silence that catches me, and I'm suddenly frozen, my head fills with memories from the night I was broken.

I was once so innocent, a child so young, that lived in a family that that gave me happiness and love.

But you ripped that away, you didn't hesitate at all, and I came home that day to find my loved ones mauled.

You linger in the shadows, hidden quietly; I burst into the room and run to my family.

I wrap them up and clutch them to my chest. Wake up mom and dad, it isn't time to rest!

Their eyes are lifeless, their skin cold as snow. Come back mom and dad, don't leave me alone!

It is then you confront me, stepping into the light, I look up in terror and scrabble back in fright.

Still you say nothing, coldness in your eyes; then my vision fills with horrors as you toy with my mind.

I'm screaming so loud my ears start to bleed. Why are you showing me this? Stop it! I plead.

When you finally release me I cower on the floor, clutching my head. Show me no more!

My world is spinning, I look to your silhouette. Have you no heart? Do you feel no regret?

What had driven you to do something so cruel? Where you hiding some monster? Some locked away ghoul?

I no longer recognize you; you're a stranger in my eyes, even though you have always been a part of my life.

Was it all just a trick? Another game, another lie? Concealed and disguised, hidden in plain sight.

I thought that I knew you, you were someone I could trust, but this is your true form, a beast hungry for blood.

You extend your hand towards me, I shut my stinging eyes, I feel your fingers touch my head then you fade into the night.

Ever since then I have harbored my hate, and trained myself so your life I could take.

And right now is the moment that dream will come true,

you are helpless now and nothing can save you.

My power is building, you feel it I can tell. And before I release I whisper, see you in hell.

The clouds start swirling and there's a blinding flash, a piercing sound and by its force I'm thrown back.

But just as it descended, it quickly disappears, my eyes readjust and there is a ringing in my ears.

I stand up tall and take a shaky deep breath, is it finally over? Have you been embraced by death?

After all these years, is my mission complete? Have I been ridden of the burden that once shackled my feet?

I have gotten my revenge, I am finally free, I have broken down the walls I can now spread my wings.

I sheath my sword and turn away, never to turn back I shall live another day.

I hold my hurt arm and sigh in relief, then I feel the ground vibrate and my eyes widen in disbelief.

I turn to see a monster laden with shield and sword, and you the puppeteer kneeling at its core.

You get off your knees, your coat catches in the rubble, it falls to your feet and forward you stumble.

I stand there unmoving; I have nothing left, no more strength in my body no more power to bet.

I can't feel anything, my limbs are numb, my legs are like iron I cannot will them to run.

How is this possible? How do you still have life? Overcome by despair, I lose the will to fight.

Your breathing is ragged, you're covered in blood, and though you fall from weakness you still crawl to stand up.

You cough up crimson and your skin is white, holding a hand to your mouth darkness obscures your sight.

With each step you take closer, I take a step back, till I'm leaning against a wall that managed to not crack.

My mission has failed, I shall die here today, I close my eyes and accept my fate.

My breathing quickens as I feel you get closer, I ball my hands into fists like it will give me some comfort.

My heart is slamming against my chest, as I hear the sound of your slow dragging footsteps.

I feel your hot breath on my face as you stand in front of me, I know this is the end and I shake uncontrollably.

I guess you were right, I was foolish and weak, to take you on is to know only defeat.

I start breaking mentally as I await to be slain, to feel your blade through my gut, and be consumed by the pain.

I sense your movement to deliver my death, I pray for it to be quick and tightly hold my breath.

You see my cowering form, your hand outstretched,

but what you do is unexpected, you tap your fingers to my head.

I recognize that touch, and the warmth that lingers, I recognize that hand and the feel of those fingers.

It was your habit of the past, when you were still by my side, speechless in shock I open my eyes.

I recognize your presence, it is quiet and mild, I recognize your face and your soft, soft smile.

I recognize your eyes that no longer hold hate, but they are filled with pride as you look at my face.

Before I can move you open your mouth, and five whispered words fondly come out.

My eyes slowly widen when I realize, you have always loved me and watched over my life.

You lose your strength and your head hits the wall, you slowly slide down and crumpled you fall.

I look to his form, blood falls from his head. I'm scared when I realize, my brother is dead.

I drop to the ground as I start to come undone. I bring him into my arms. What have I done?

His eyes are grey and his warmth is fading, the pain is too much, my heart is breaking.

Have you always been helping me? Guiding my step? Even now in our battle, until your last breath?

I thought you hated me when you spared my life, but did you only do it so I could watch you die?

Sadness overtaking, anguish overwhelming, the feeling of solitude and loneliness is setting.

I feel hot tears form in my eyes, and slowly,

silently, I begin to cry.

How many faces were you hiding under that mask, there are so many questions I wanted to ask.

The thunder rumbles and I hear the wind roar, the smoke evaporates as the rain continues to pour.

You were the last of my family and now you've been taken away, and I swear to hunt down all the ones that caused you pain.

I'll find out your mystery, I'll unweave the web, and take on your mission to complete it in your stead.

I rest my forehead against yours, your kindness was true.

Goodbye my dear brother. Forever I'll love you.

My tears slide down and they fall on your cheek, and I cradle you in my arms like I'm rocking you to sleep.

The sun comes out, through the clouds it shines, and I hear your five words whispered in my mind.

"Sorry Sasuke, maybe next time."

If feeling pain means that I am still alive, then I'll treasure the scars that once made me cry.

I completed my mission, now a new one begins, and this time I won't turn my back on my friends.

I've chosen a new path, there was a change in my heart, I can now see the light as I step out from the dark.

I have come a long way, but a new journey has begun, and I'll never forget the ones that I loved.