Dear 12 year old me,

Yes. I am you, your 16 year old self, and you are me.
Strange I know, but everything AND anything can happen with fan fictions...

Anyways, how is it like as a genin? Is Iruka still treating you to Ichiraku Ramen? I would definitely take advantage of his generosity because soon you won't be able to eat anymore ramen...*crosses out* ...errr see him as much once you become a chuunin-ttebayo. 3

Yes. you SOMEHOW manage to pass the Chuunin exams.
You're gonna face Inuzuka...so it shouldn't be too hard...
but Neji will be your compeitor after dog boy (so be weary of your chakra levels).

Is Sasuke still your best friend? OH ADMIT IT. Your petty rivalry with him was nothing but friendship bonding. Which I really am jealous that you still have with him. But don't get into too many isolated situations with him...people tend to pair you two together...let me just keep it at that-ttebayo. .

Well I still am wearing the orange suit, but it's just upgraded a little more. I mean were you REALLY going to wear that ratty old jumpsuit even when you go on A-ranked missions? Not C or B but A. And Sakura decided to keep her short hair. Personally I had prefer her pretty long pink hair from the elementary school days-ttebayo... -_-

Is Ero-Sen still teaching you? I know he can be a pain...but seriously, just listen to him...okay-ttebayo? He really knows his stuff and don't worry, you'll learn many great things from him other than his perverted nature. ^_^;;

The future is gonna be quite interesting for you. You become some sort of "frog king" and you get that life long dream of traveling all over the world! Well maybe being Hokage is your only dream right now...which of course I am still trying to acheive that for you. :P And you will get to meet some very special people. I know you'll love them. :)

Despite all this ranting, what I really want to say is:

I am so proud of you.

I wish I could have been there to support you in your time of lonliness.

I wish I could've been the one to cheer you up with ramen and stay by your bedside telling you stories.

I wish I could've protected you from heartbreak and broken friendships.

I wish I could've taught you everything that I know now. Not just techniques but morals, values, life lessons.

And for your tomorrow: I hope you don't make some of the mistakes I have already made. Well that's inevitable isn't it-ttebayo?

You are such a strong person. Though you don't see much right now, there is so much in store for your future. Good and bad, right and wrong. But don't worry if you make mistakes. Because we will make them together. And there will be others who will share your hardships and be your support. So don't worry. Because I know, that from your present on...

you'll never be alone.

Be Strong and Be Happy

~ Your 16 year old you