"Come With Me"
A/N: This fic is totally dedicated to my very supportive beta: luvsanime02! I hope you liked it! And thanks for always being there for me! :)
Chapter 1: I Have Fallen...
Rain...
Are you here for me?
Are you crying for me?
How many tears have you shed for me?
Tell me...
How many times do I wish to hear my name from her lips...
One single word...
Different ways to tell...
"Naruto" her sweet melodic voice calling him every time they'll see for another new day
"Naruto" Her giggling voice as she would respond to every successful joke he'll play on her
"Naruto" her breaking voice as she fought for her tears when she needed comfort
"Naruto" her deadly voice when she already snapped because of his antics, especially for his crave on ramen
"Naruto" her shaking voice when she felt scared, as she seek for his presence
"Naruto" Her purr when they are on their hot heated seduction
"Naruto" Her mischievous devilish voice as she plans something in his demise
"Naruto" Her calm and soothing voice whenever he was down
"Naruto" Her small whispers at night to bid him good night
"Naruto" Her flirtatious voice whenever she would ask something from him
"Naruto" Her demanding voice whenever he would feel in his gut that he needs to run away from her mood swings
"Naruto" Just her normal voice, making him feel always that it is indeed true she had chosen him amongst all men in the world that had laid their eyes upon her exotic beauty that would knock anyone from their breath
"…Naruto…"
He wished to hear it again, but it would never happen again, because she's-
"Naruto?" A female voice called the mourning man who knelt down beside the coffin of who they all mourn for...
His wife...
Uzumaki Sakura...
He didn't want to turn around nor talk to anyone who had attended his wife's funeral. Everything was all wrong. Life was cruel. They just got married six months ago... And here she was, lying peacefully on her death bed... Leaving him with this cruel world, and what we all know as reality...
There were many dreams, wishes, and plans yet to be fulfilled. But now, how can he possibly make them, without her by his side. Sick, damn life we all have.
"Ino?" Naruto looked back at the concerned woman who called him. He tried to stop the tears from falling his cerulean orbs, but the heaviness deep in his heart can't let his attempts to succeed. His tears combined together with the tears of the mournful sky splashed to the muddy ground.
The blonde woman's husband, walked towards his side, giving him a light squeeze on his shoulders - a reminder that there are his and her friends to be by his side. "We're here" Said by the new Nara clan head.
"Naruto... You're not alone..." She whispered during her last minute in this damn world
He knew his wife won't be happy about the state he was in right now. No one could blame him. He lost the love of his life. The woman who had stole his breath when they were just ten years old. He had dedicated six years of his life, making himself to be a better person, just for her to notice him. But he was wrong. He had thought that her shimmering emerald eyes only laid upon with his love rival, Uchiha Sasuke. All those time she and him had laid their eyes too each other, emerald eyes meeting cerulean eyes, a connection had already made within their hearts. She had felt the same way towards him; she was confused on the different emotions that overwhelmed her during those times. After realizing that both of them have mutual feeling towards each other they went on dates to know more of themselves and of their mate for another eight years.
"Thank you" he responded to the very close couple to them. He also knew the blonde woman also felt horrible with the sudden death of her best friend, his late wife. Also for those people who had attended the solemn funeral.
Hours had passed, the number of people who shared the sudden grief of such loss decreases, only few had remained, people who he and his late wife would forever grateful of. People who had stand beside them and watch every passing minute on how their love grew and blossomed to a very meaningful bond of a husband and wife. How many times did he and his late wife wanted to thank these people time and time again…
Their sensei, Hatake Kakashi
Their teammate, Uchiha Sasuke
Her mentor, Tsunade
Their new teammate, Sai
Their new sensei,Yamato
The best couple friend, Nara Shikamaru with his wife Nara Ino
Their friend, Akamichi Chouji
Their distant friends, Gaara with his older siblings Temari and Kankuro
Their previous classmate, Aburame Shino with his fiancée
Her partner, Hyuuga Hinata
His second rival, Hyuuga Neji with his wife Hyuuga Tenten
Her forever fan, Rock Lee with his mentor Gai
Their sensei, Umino Iruka with his wife Shizune
His former pals, Inuzuka Kiba with his pet dog Akamaru
His parents, Namikaze Minato and Kushina
His godfather, Jiraiya
…Thank You…
Time had passed. Time to retire for a very woeful day, all had bid good bye with their condolence to their friend.
"Naruto, we're sorry for the loss"
"Naruto-san, if you ever need any help, we would always be here"
"Naruto, don't lock yourself, we're here"
"My son, she would always be here, she's alive in all our hearts"
"Naruto, smile… She would be crying like the rain if you don't"
"Naruto, she's my apprentice, she's more like a daughter for me, and you, her husband, has also been like a son I never have"
"Naruto-kun, she would always be watching over us, especially you"
"Naruto, you could cry, there's nothing wrong with that"
All had left the place except for the best couple friend they have… The blonde wife walked towards a fallen friend as she tapped his shoulders with her free hands. "Naruto"
"Ah, Ino, Shikamaru, you're still here" his voice cracked
His cerulean eyes landed upon the small box hold by the blonde female. She saw his eyes wandered to the item she was holding on. Without second thoughts, she handed it to him. "Sakura, she left this for you" she made a faint smile
His hands trembled as he reached out for the wooden box. "When?" Single word passed thru his lips; a complex question that could be answered in so many.
The blonde friend chuckled as she looked thru her mind for the proper answer.
"Ino, don't you even dare speak of this to him. I wanted to give this to him when we're finally together"
Ino laughed. "Really? You fallen for him dead on?"
"Is that funny?"
"No. I'm glad. Is he the one?"
"Yes"
"Do you love him?"
"That's my dirty little secret"
Ino squealed, as excitement overwhelmed her for her dear friend
"Ever since her eyes laid upon to the man she had in deep fallen in love with" the blonde woman answered that seem fit and perfect for her best friend husband
"Thank You" Tears overwhelmed his cerulean eyes, as his heart yearned for her more.
The couple soon left, leaving the blonde man with the last remainder of his late wife.
"…Sakura…"
To be continued…