Kushina, How long has it been since we last saw each other? Was it 10 years? 11? Hehe. None of it matters now. Do you remember when you went and told me
"I'm going to marry you, Minato! I PROMISE!" ...
Those words... I can't seem to forget it. Even though we were still kids back then.. I kept those words deep within my heart... And Believed that one day you will keep your promise...
"Minato!"You came to me crying.
"What's the matter, Kushina?"I asked you while I was embracing you in my arms trying to calm you down.
"Mom said that we're going to leave this town!"Your tears continue to flow from your eyes. It can't be helped. I was feeling the same thing. But... This is not the time for me to be a cry baby. No matter how hard it may seem... I need to be strong... For me, For You and For Us..
"Baka! What are you crying for?" I asked... Fighting my tears and forcing a smile on my face.
"It's because I wont be able to play games with you, I won't be able to talk to you and I won't be able to stay by your side and protect you!" I felt an outburst of emotion coming from you. I was ready to cry as well, but I kept my word. I must, No, I WILL BE strong.
I cupped your chin and said... "Kushina. Listen, It doesn't matter. All those things doesn't matter. I will be and forever will be in your heart. I love you, Kushina. And nothing will change that! Even if the time comes for me to pass on, I will Love you with all my heart and soul. That I promise you.."
I remember you looking deep into my eyes. Your tears stopped flowing and you Smiled. You smiled at me. It was the most beautiful smile I've ever seen. You hugged me tight and kissed my cheeks. "I'm going to marry you, Minato! I PROMISE!" after saying those words you ran off to the gates of the village where your mom and dad was waiting for you. You waved your hand and said " I Love You! Minato! Goodbye!"
I can't explain the joy and pain I felt that day. Tears started to travel from my eyes to my chin without me noticing. I just stood there watching you fade in to the beautiful red sunset. The same color as you hair. To me, It symbolizes strength and the will to carry on any obstacle without ever giving up. I saw that in you. You were my everything.
It kills me to be here today.. Standing in front of you, talking with you and not being able to keep our promises that we made for each other... I'm sorry, Kushina. I wasn't strong enough to protect you. Sorry. Goodbye, Kushina... I Love you... I will always love you.
*Written on the tombstone*:
"HERE LIES UZUMAKI KUSHINA
XXXX-XXXX.
WE WILL NEVER FORGET YOU"
...
I'm sorry, I truly am...
*End