AN: I think this came out really well. It is a 'on a whim story.' I couldn't help but to write this. It would not get out of my mind. I'm thinking about posting a one shot about what it seemed like outside of Kushina's mind. What do you guy's think? Yes or no.

Little cloud, no idea how I got the name, is Naruto and the sun is Minato.

Shine for Me

In the sky, a simple cloud floats. Gentle little cloud.

I wish to be like you. Carefree all day, all you ever do is play.

A dream is all I have now. Is that all you have, too? A dream.

Oh, the clouds are breaking, reforming into something dangerous.

Dark colors, swirls of gray, without life. No more fright is in the child's eyes.

Maybe though, that is because there was nothing in his eyes to begin with. Never will be, never was.

He died, the sun did, long ago. Alone, without me, with no regrets.

I can see again. The light, but not his light, is back in flashes.

What is this wetness on my face? Sky, why are you crying?

Are you angry that the sun is gone? That you will never again see his bright rays?

No need to be sad, little cloud. I'm here for you.

I'm always here for you. Always...

But- No! I do not want these memories! They hurt me, my heart...

I can not stand to be faced with my failures, not again. I couldn't then, and I can't now.

Little cloud, why do you want to hurt me so?

Go away, little cloud, Mommy is busy dying. But yet, you need to stay. I can't, don't want to, be alone.

I don't deserve your strength. Why do you still support me?

I did nothing for you. Don't save me.

There is nothing left in the world for me. Not even you.

When I die will I become like you, little cloud? Will I float over the world, being nothing but happy?

Will I dance lazily in the sky with you, trying to do the best I can for you?

We would be together, reunited. I could finally be the mother you always wanted. You and I, never apart.

Little cloud, it is getting so clod. Are you cold, high in the sky?

Do you wish to have me wrap you in my warm embrace? To love you like I never have?

Can you feel me now, little cloud? Can you feel me?

I can feel you, floating around me, moisture clinging to me.

Little cloud... no, do not float away! I need you!

I need to feel you... I wish I could see you, also.

The sun has died but you are still here, to comfort me.

But do you not need me?! Can you not hear me?

My cloud, my child, I did not leave you to die, so why do you do so to me?

I... I am cold, little cloud. Can you save me now, little cloud, so I will not freeze?

I-I love you, my little cloud.

My, our, sun has left you, and I can feel that I shall, too.

I do not wish to leave you, like the sun.

Come, little cloud, to float me up to heaven. Ride with me, my baby.

We must go. Come with me so I am not so alone.

Little cloud! Where do you go to?! Do not leave!

I... I can see you, little cloud. You are so bright.
You are not a cloud, but a sun. Youare the new sun, brightning peoples lives everyday.

I can feel it, see it.

Goodbye now, little cloud. Goodbye... Naruto.

Do not dull your shine, if not for anyone else but for me. Shine for me.

Mommy will be seeing you, illuminating the world the world with your bright glow.

Just like my sun did... Shine for me.