Hm. First fanfic ever. Though I love to read them, myself. XD

I know there'll be some OOCness, that can't be helped.

Warnings and Copyrights: I don't own Naruto. I only wish. As of my knowledge, there is only one pairing implied here. I'm going with my gut and totally improvising everything.

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Uptop from the hill, the Water country loomed below their feet. A wind swept by then, the rustling of leaves and gentle grass swaying comforted their souls as they watched from their post. The people across the land were already gossiping and chatting away about the missing nins.

As far as Zabuza could tell, anyway.

Zabuza and Haku had, with their bare hands, taken down the Mizukage and his subordinates with minimal difficulty. Except that the fact was, that old Mizukage didn't want to die. It's amazing what you can do with the sheer desire of survival at your disposal.

"Haku." The boy turned his gaze over to his master. Zabuza and Haku fought well the last week, the efforts showing on their torn and bloody clothes, Zabuza's bandages in disarray. The wounds would eventually leave scars that would be marks of their triumph, Haku pondered thoughtfully. He held wounds of his own though not serious.

"We did it, Haku." For the first time since Haku could remember, Zabuza carried a proud smile on his face. It was a strange look for him somewhat, but the thought of it warmed Haku's heart. Zabuza wasn't the only proud one. Standing by his master Haku watched as Zabuza slowly looked up towards the heavens, the sun gracing his face. Zabuza finally looked relieved and relaxed, shoulders no longer tense. Yes, Haku was proud. He smiled as he too, looked up at the heavens.

"Yes, Zabuza-san. We did it." It was all they needed to say to each other. They knew what they had done, what they had accomplished. It was their life goal. And it was now finally complete. Zabuza had his country. And Haku had aided him as much as it was possible. But it left a question unanswered. Haku's duty was now complete. He was no longer needed. What would become of the boy?

"Haku. You're free, now." The boy's eyes turned to him and blinked. His heart felt heavy. "You're free. You can do as you like." Zabuza turned and walked back down the hill. Haku stood there and watched his master- no, Zabuza-san - as he walked out of his life into the distance.

He was no longer needed now. Where was he to go?

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With a sullen mind and saddened heart, Haku stumbled and fell into the gates of Konoha's village.

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Heh. Go me. Please Read and Review, it'll get my spark going. Any comments and suggestions welcomed.