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This is the Sequel to 'A Scattered Dream, A Scattered Memory'. It is Important you read that first before this. You WILL be completely lost.
Thinking of you wherever you are
We pray for our sorrows to end and hope that our hearts will blend.
Now I step forward to realize this wish.
Who knows, starting a journey may not be so hard, or maybe it has already begun
There are many worlds but they share the same sky.
One sky, one destiny
I sighed stretching as I got out of bed. I glanced over to the other bed in the dorm and was surprised to find the occupant missing. I glanced at the clock. It was only 7 AM. I wrapped my robe around me before grabbing some shower supplies and a change of clothes before heading towards the bathroom. I liked waking up earlier to beat all the other girls to the bathroom. I turned the shower on letting the steam envelope the room. It didn't take long to shower and soon I was dry and dressed. I stood in front of the mirror. It's been two years since I graduated from high school. I had changed quite a bit in those two years. I cut my hair about a year ago. It now rested just above my shoulders. Gone was the dark brown color replaced with a mix of blond and light brown. It's been two long years since I saw Naruto. We wrote to each other at least once a month but it was hard. After Naruto finished boot camp he was almost instantly deployed. I twisted the ring around on my finger staring at it thoughtfully. He was supposed to come home soon. I was leaving this weekend to spend the summer with my aunt. I headed back towards the dorm room I shared with Ino. She must have met up with Sasuke at some point. I couldn't stop the pang of envy at the thought. I wanted to be with Naruto. I tossed my dirty clothes in a basket at the end of my bed. I quickly made the bed before going through my desk tossing out old papers from the now finished semester. I looked up when I heard the door open and Ino stepped in.
"Hey."
Ino waved flopping on the bed.
"Hey."
Ino didn't change much over the two year time span. The only thing that really changed was her hair which grew past her butt. It was even longer when it wasn't held in its usual ponytail. I had no idea how she had the patience to deal with that.
"You're clearing out already? We aren't leaving for a couple of days."
I shrugged.
"It's not like I really have anything else to do."
I didn't mean to sound so irritated. Ino looked away.
"I know you miss Naruto, but he'll be home soon."
I sighed.
"I'm sorry Ino. I didn't mean to snap."
She shrugged.
"I already forgot."
I smiled slightly.
"Thanks."
After dropping Ino and Sasuke off at their respective homes, I was dubbed car pool driver this time around, I headed towards my own home. I hadn't seen my aunt since Christmas. I pulled into the driveway next to my aunt's car. I grabbed my bags locking the car door before heading towards the house.
"Aunt Risa? I'm home!"
I stepped down the hall towards the living room. I tossed my bags on the couch and headed towards the kitchen where I heard voices.
"Aunt Risa?"
I saw her appear in the archway into the kitchen.
I smiled hugging her.
"I missed you."
She gave me a tight hug before stepping away.
"Someone is here to see you."
I raised an eyebrow as my aunt stepped aside. I gasped my knees going week. I grabbed the wall to hold myself up.
"Naruto."
He flashed me his familiar smile standing up. He was dressed in a pair of jeans and a t-shirt. His hair was out grown a bit creating a more shaggy appearance. I ran towards him shoving my face into his chest. I breathed in heavily taking in his familiar scents. I felt tears leak through my closed eyes. I felt something cold around my neck and found the necklace around my neck.
"I'm here for good Kai. I'm not going anywhere."
I made a half sob half laugh kind of sound holding the locket in my hand. I looked up at my aunt who was smiling. I felt whole again. I had Naruto back and I wasn't letting him go again.
I know it's super short, but it was a good ending spot. Lol Reviews are much appreciated. By the way, the poem is from Kingdomhearts 2 for those who didn't know.