1Ok, here's my first shot at a Naruto fic... be kind to me, please!
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Friends of the Heart
Why? Why did you do that? Why did you save me? After all those years of treating me like an idiot, after leaving me to get power from some inhuman snake-man, after breaking Sakura-chan's heart, not to mention my own, why would you sacrifice yourself like that? And what's more, you did it to save me from him. The man who ruined your life, who you had sworn to kill, the very reason you left. And now you'll never fulfill that goal, will you?
I turn away as your body is carried down Konoha's main street. Sakura-chan bursts into renewed sobs beside me. I can't look at you. You shouldn't be lying still and cold like that. You're supposed to be next to me with that stupid 'holier-than-thou' smirk on your face, calling me 'dobe' and brushing off girls.
Damn you, you bastard. I should be lying there, not you. It would have been alright if you'd let me die. But no, you had to mess me up like you always did. Bastard. You weren't supposed to let me fail.
But then again, I reflect as I watch Kakashi-sensei stand to give a eulogy, you always did point at my failures more than anyone else ever did. You relished in them. Before you left we were the fiercest of rivals. And the closest of friends. I remember the first time I saw you after that fight at the Valley of the End. You told me how the bonds we shared had been sheltered. How the fact that I was alive was no more then a whim of yours. I remember the cold look in your eyes. That look struck me to the core, the pain it caused was almost physical. I meant nothing to you, you said. Nothing at all. But I didn't care. I didn't care if you didn't care for me anymore. In my heart you were still my best friend, and I was going to bring you home.
And when push came to shove, I guess I was still yours, too. Now you're home. But this isn't how it was supposed to be! I was supposed to beat the sense into you and drag your sorry ass back here. Then we were supposed to beat Orochimaru and Itachi together. Now that will never come to pass. Damn you.
I stand up to give my speech. I never thought I'd have to do this. I stare out at the crowd of people dressed in black, my mouth moving, but no sound coming out. Finally I clear my throat and begin to speak.
"His name was Sasuke. He did horrible things. He was blessed with great power, and cursed with it as well. He was a dangerous enemy. And a good friend. And he was one of the strongest people I've ever known. He was- is, and always will be my friend. And I am forever his."
With nothing more to say, I step down and walk away. I go to the dock where you always used to sit. I lay my flower there, and scratch a message on the wood. I turn away. It's time to say goodbye.
Sasuke Uchiha
A Konoha shinobi
&
A True Friend
sniffle Geez, I almost made myself cry... Yes, I did steal the end from Teen Titans. DEAL WITH IT!!! Please review and tell me what you thought. Flames will be used to toast marshmallows. I do accept constructive criticism, cash, and checks. Thank you and come again. ;)