Just a short one-shot I thought I'd post. The idea struck me so suddenly, I typed it before it passed me by. It probably wont be to everyone's liking, but whatever, right? So here we go, standard disclaimer applies.

I Am The Normal One

I am Haruno Sakura, Shinobi of The Leaf, Medic. I am the one you always left behind. Do you remember?

I am the girl you called 'annoying', the girl whom could not follow you. I am the one who was too weak to be noticed. Do you remember me?

Remember that girl, the one who was obsessed with her looks, the one who fell into the 'fan-girl' category. I was the one who joined the academy with no special talents, but thought highly of herself anyway.

Do you remember? I was so happy when I was placed on your team. You didn't care either way, but I was too simple to notice.

You always sought power, and I only sought your attention. I was a twelve year old girl, barely a teenager, so don't hate me for that. I understand now, looking back, that I was annoying. I was annoying and weak. I was never worthy of you.

But think about it for a second. I was the normal one. I made mistakes, I forgot you had feelings at times, I was inconsiderate on many occasions. I was the normal one, because with each mistake I made, I learnt something new. I grew into a better person. I was the normal one.

You think you are strong, you think you can destroy everyone who opposes you, but you can't. You are not strong. Your strength is stolen, your will is not your own. Call me Sakura, Team 7's weakest link. I do not have your special abilities.

The only ability I was born with was determination. I was determined to work hard. I was determined to find some way to help. I became strong because I was determined to help. I became strong, because I put everything I had into becoming who I am today. I did not take power, I did not obtain power. I became power. I became the Will of Fire. Determination is what ignited the spark. A spark is all that's ever needed.

I am Haruno Sakura, Shinobi of The Leaf, Medic. I am the one who always stays behind. I am the one who learnt the hard way, the one who gained knowledge and understanding by making mistakes. I am the one who grew from nothing. Remember me. I am the normal one.

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