I've never done a songfic before...
but this whole idea popped into my head
I hope ya'll like it :)
Disclaimer: I don't own Naruto.
The Songs That Define Us
Song: Pictures of You
Artist: The Last Goodnight
By: turtlechick
I knocked gently on the door that I had grown familiar with over the years, made of wood and worn over the years. It was the door to the only woman on my three person squad and in my opinion the only other sane one besides me. I waited but only a couple of seconds before she opened it. I was met by a smile on her round face.
This is the clock upon the wall
This is the story of us all
This is the first sound of a newborn child,
Before he starts to crawl
"Hey Neji I'm almost ready to go. I just have to get a few of my weapons together. Sakura asked for lessons the other day and I haven't had a chance to put them back where they belong." I nodded and she held the door open for me to enter.
This is the war that's never won
This is a soldier and his gun
This is the mother waiting by the phone,
Praying for her son
Tenten's house was small, but it was just the right size for her. With no known relatives she lived alone. I almost envied her on occasions. My family was less than perfect. I sat on the small faded brown couch as Tenten ran back upstairs to gather the rest of her supplies.
Pictures of you, pictures of me
Hung upon your wall for the world to see
Pictures of you, pictures of me
Remind us all of what we used to be
woah-oh-oh
"I'll be right back Neji." She called down. We had been called on a simple escort mission nothing major but Tenten always felt that she had to be extra prepared, but it's always better to be safe than sorry.
There is a drug that cures it all
Blocked by the governmental wall
We are the scientists inside the lab,
Just waiting for the call
I grew restless and got up. I walked around the small room until I came across a small book. On it's cover were the words, 'Family Album.' I couldn't help myself but open it. As far as I was aware Tenten had no family to speak of.
This earthquake weather has got me shaking inside
I'm high up and dry
On the first page was a picture of her and Lee from our genin days. Lee was shooting the camera his famous thumbs-up as Tenten stood next to him with her hands held behind her back. I could remember that day, it was a few days after we had all been put together on our cell. After the first day it was like Tenten and Lee were like siblings. At that time I didn't know where belonged yet, it didn't seem like I was fit to be on the same team as them. That certainly changed over the years.
Pictures of you, pictures of me
Hung upon your wall for the world to see
Pictures of you, pictures of me
Remind us all of what we used to be
I flipped to another page. This time the picture was fairly recent, from a mission not too long ago. It was a picture of her and that sand-jounin Temari. They had actually become friends, I wouldn't have thought possible after Tenten's loss to her at the chuunin exams. It had taken Tenten a while to return to her old self after that day. Now, if you saw those two together you wouldn't ever believe that they were ever enemies.
Confess to me, every secret moment
Every stolen promise you believed
Confess to me, all that lies between us
All that lies between you and me
I went to another one of the hundred of pages. This time it was of Tenten and my cousin. Tenten had that ability to bring anyone out of their shell. My cousin, Hinata, is a stronger person because of her now. She would have never had the strength to tell that knucklehead how she felt if it wasn't for Tenten.
We are the boxers in the ring
We are the bells that never sing
There is a title we can't win no matter
How hard we might swing
The next one was of her with Sakura and Naruto. Those two had grown up considerably, from when we first met them. Sakura was just a boy crazed weakling and Naruto, was the loud mouthed ninja who always seemed to change the lives of others. Tenten and Sakura had become quite close over the years.
Pictures of you, pictures of me
Hung upon your wall for the world to see
Pictures of you, pictures of me
Remind us all of what we used to be
The next one I came across was of… Tenten and I. If I was right, then this picture was taken a few days ago. We were both sitting under the large tree near our training grounds. Lee had sneaked up on the two of us and caught us while we took a quick nap after our training. I hadn't noticed but Tenten had fallen asleep on my shoulder. I had told Lee to burn that camera, but I guess my threats weren't enough to make him obey.
"Ok Neji I'm ready." I wasn't aware that Tenten had come down the stairs. "What are you looking at?" She walked around me to see what I had. She said nothing when she what I held in my hands.
"Tenten? Why does this say 'Family Album' on the front?" I asked.
Pictures of you, pictures of me
Hung upon your wall for the world to see
Pictures of you, pictures of me
Remind us all of what we used to be
She smiled at me. "Neji, you guys are my family."
So what did you think???
This was fun to write so I hope to do more soon.
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turtlechick...out