Lullaby
Disclaimer: I do not own Naruto, any of its characters, or this song
A five-year-old Naruto Uzumaki sat on his bed. He looked out the window at the storm that raged outside. He jumped as another lightning bolt flashed closely followed by the sound of thunder. Suddenly a beautiful red-headed woman appeared. (If you can't guess its Kushina Uzumaki, Naruto's mother) Her hair was short, only to the shoulder and her eyes seemed to glow at the sight of Naruto. Naruto watched the slightly see-through lady as she sat down near him and put an arm around him. Her other hand rose to his face and wiped away the tears that were still pouring down the small blond child's face. Then she started to sing, her voice was quiet and angelic and immediately made Naruto feel better.
Little child, be not afraid
the rain pounds harsh against the glass
Like an unwanted stranger
There is no danger
I am here tonight
Little child
be not afraid
though thunder explodes
and lightning flash
Illuminates your tearstained face
I am here tonight
Naruto started to relax until another flash of lightning frightened him once again, but the sweet voice of the woman next to him quickly ended that. He wasn't sure who she was but he liked that she was here with him.
And someday you'll know
that nature is so
this same rain that draws you near me
falls on rivers and land
And forests and sand
Makes the beautiful world that you see
in the morning
He thought of the forests and rivers near the training grounds and the academy. He had always thought that they were pretty. He didn't like the way the rain sounded now, but comforted him to know that this is what made the beautiful places he loved to go. Still, he wished he could see the moon, he loved pale light it gave him it made him feel safe.
Little child
be not afraid
the storm clouds mask your beloved moon
and its candlelight beams
Still keep pleasant dreams
I am here tonight
He jumped again as what looked like a large hand scratched at his window. He moved closer to the red-headed woman next to him. But as he listened to her song he realized it was just a branch that was caught on the window pane.
Little child
be not afraid
the wind makes creatures of our trees
and the branches to hands
they're not real, understand
and I am here tonight
And someday you'll know
that nature is so
this same rain that draws you near me
falls on rivers and land
And forest and sand
Makes the beautiful world that you see
in the morning
He thought again of the forests, rivers and fields he went to everyday after the academy let out. He felt much better now, safer than he had his entire life. He was starting to fall asleep now.
For you know, once even I
Was a little child
And I was afraid
But a gentle someone always came
To dry all my tears
Trade sweet sleep the fears
And to give a kiss goodnight
When the woman sang 'and to give a kiss goodnight' she gave Naruto a small kiss on the cheek. Naruto was surprised that this pretty lady was ever little like him and afraid like he was. Especially with how brave she had seemed not to be scared of the rain and wind and thunder.
Well, now I am grown
and these days have shown
Rain's a part of how life goes
But its dark and it's late
so I'll hold you and wait
'til your frightened eyes do close
Her voice was getting softer and sweeter. Naruto's eyes were closing and he was almost totally asleep now. As his eyes closed and he drifted into sleep he started to sing with the lady.
Everything's fine in the morning
And I hope that you'll know
That nature is so
This same rain that draws you near me
Falls on rivers and land
And forests and sand
Makes the beautiful world that you see
In the morning
The rain will be gone in the morning
But I'll still be here in the morning
Naruto fell completely asleep as the last line of the song finished. Kushina Uzumaki stood up and pulled the covers back over her son. It was true that while Naruto wouldn't see or hear her, she would still be hear in the morning. She would always be there. She bent over and gave Naruto another little kiss on the cheek and said "Good night my beloved son I will see you in the morning."
Authors note: I know some people don't like song fics but I just had to do this the song is lullaby for a stormy night by Vienna Teng. I hope you liked it please read and review. No flaming please.