I do not own Naruto, nor any of Master Kishimoto's characters... if I did, obviously this would be a comic instead of fanfiction. Makes sense, right? Ha ha... Well, I do own Hamano Miharu, and that's good enough for now.
Enjoy!


Orochimaru-heika. Orochimaru-heika...

Hmn. What is it?

I exist.

Do you, now. Well, unfortunately, that doesn't instill in me a sense of obligation.

I see. What will?

So you exist. But do you matter?

I'd like to think so.

Should you matter to me, then?

That's what's important, isn't it?

So it appears. Tell me, what do you plan to do with this newfound existence?

Oh, it's not new. I've existed for a long time. I just want recognition.

It's new to me. What can you bring to me that would make you matter to me?

What would you like?

Many things I don't think you can find, existential one.

Allow me a try. I'd like to prove myself.

To prove yourself. But why do you think you deserve a try?

Because I exist.

Because you exist.

I exist. Therefore I matter. Hence, I deserve my chances, right?

What about everyone else that exists? Should I give them chances, too?

They exist, don't they? However, I am different from them.

(soft chuckle) How so?

I came to you on my own, seeking recognition. Not many have done so.

Oh, that's true. That is very true. Alright, being. I'll give you your chance. Succeed, and you shall exist in my eyes.

But if I should fail...

You'll return to obscurity, obviously.

Will you feel a sense of obligation towards my existence?

Give me a reason to.

Right. Would you like to know my name?

Of yet, you have no name. You're just coming into existence. When I feel a sense of obligation towards you and your existence, then you may have a name.

Reasonable enough.

Orochimaru-dono.

Yes?

I exist.

That still does not instill in me a sense of obligation.

I feel that I deserve it.

Why? How do you matter?

I exist, therefore I hold power. Hence, I deserve to stand beside you.

Ho ho... interesting. But how is your power comparable to mine?

Well, why do you matter?

Because I made myself known.

So have I.

Yet you are not beside me.

Why? That's not fair. I exist, the same as you. I deserve my chance.

So you have said. Prove your existence to me, new light...

I will become a star.

Orochimaru-sempai!

You called for me?

I exist!

This is not. Where is my sense of obligation?

I insist that this is! I do exist! I am a star!

You are a dim, distant light. Fight for your stardom, little light. Don't let me down.

Orochimaru-kun!

That is my name.

My name is Miharu, and I exist!

You have a name, Little Light, but you are not a star.

I am here, Orochimaru-kun! I exist, and I am here!

It's far too dim in here, Little Light. Go and find me a star. Bring me my sense of obligation.

I am here!

OROCHIMARU!

I hear you.

I EXIST!

...Yes, you do.

I AM A STAR!

Yes... you are.

I am here, and I am shining. Can you see me, Orochimaru?

I can see you, Little Star. But where is my sense of obligation?

I exist. I do not need your obligation. I am a star. I do not need your recognition.

Oh, but, Little Star, who will light my way? Don't you need me to recognize you?

My name is Hamano Miharu, and I exist. Therefore, I deserve to stand alone. I am a star, and my light is better cast upon the ones who need it.

But, Little Star, what if I need your light?

Fight for it. Prove to me that you deserve it.

Miharu-heika...

Hm? What is it?

Madame, I exist.

Do you, now. Well, that does not instill in me a sense of obligation.


Ahh, fanfic number two. This one is a little different, seeing as it's mostly conversation between my character and Orochimaru. I'm sure you've already guessed where I got my inspiration, hur hur hur. Pay attention to the girl in this one, as you may be seeing her a lot in the future...