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PROLOGUE

Through her eyes, she saw everyone as nature.

Sasuke was the moon. The one that lit up her dark nights. The one that led her when she was lost in the terrifying blackness.

Itachi was the stars. He was the one that would be there some nights then gone the next. But when she was able to see him, her world was brightened.

Naruto was the sun. Bright, cheerful, and full of life and vigor. He was the center of happiness as the sun is the center of the universe. He was the boy that could look death in the eyes and say, "I'm not afraid of you!"

Shikamaru was, not surprisingly, the clouds. Seemingly lethargic and slow, yet following her from behind, always watching over her.

Neji was the water. Reaching incredible heights and always acting unpredictably. Appears rough and harsh, but is, in reality, soothing and cool.

Kiba was fire. He was temperamental and, if you got too close, was not above burning you. But he was fiercely loyal and would risk his own life to save his loved ones.

Gaara was the sand. Afraid to get closer to others and able to slyly slip through your fingers if one was not paying proper attention. Yet even sand can become transparent as it turns into a delicate piece of glass just as he let down his walls as she slowly gained his trust.

They, and so many others, created her whole world. To her, they were necessities in life, something as natural as oxygen. She needed them in her life just as they needed her in theirs. What role does she play in their lives? It's quite simple really.

Her name is Akari and she was their light.


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