Here is chapter two. I don't know how long I'm gonna make this though, but I should explain what the hell I'm doing. I'd say this is a collection of drabbles, all about the same storyline. I'm not sure if you'll like this, but I'll post this anyway.

disclaimer: forgot this in the first chapter, I do not own Naruto, All rights go to the writer, companies and such.


Where are you? Didn't you say you'd save me? From what? Myself? I need you to save me. Now more than ever. It's not about the chains on my wrists, sucking out my chakra if I try using it. Not the black, cold, dry prison cell they keep me in. There's a dull ache in my chest, and I can't take it anymore. Heh, I can't even take my own life. They won't let me. Tch.

I've been here for three days. You died seven days ago. They had to drag me away from you. I held you for two days. Sakura didn't leave my side all that time. It wasn't until she was exhausted, that they were able to get close enough. Sakura and her brutal strength. Amazing. We didn't hurry home, but we got there eventually. Home… I never thought I'd call Konoha home ever again.

Damn, here comes Tsunade again. She's been visiting me every day, trying to get me to talk about what happened. I won't say anything. I'll stay silent and stare at the wall in front of me, just like always. I have no reason to tell her. It won't change the fact that you're gone. I'll never see you smile again, and it's my fault. No… It's Kyuubi's fault.

Remember the night before I killed you? I said I was coming home, with you. You were so happy. You kissed me. The only regret I have is that I didn't kiss you sooner. I've always loved you, dobe. But Itachi had my mind shattered, completely focused on revenge. And I couldn't stand looking at you, so sad, trying to get me back. You never gave up, and yet I always tried to kill you. At the end, I couldn't do it. I never could finish the job. But this time, I did. Because you let me. And for what? Konoha's survival? I never wanted that stupid village to survive. I wanted you to survive.

Why did I kill you? Because you asked me to. No matter how much I loathed Konoha, I respected you. You asked a favour, and I agreed. Well, not right away. I couldn't do it. I had my knife to your chest, but I couldn't do it. You took my hand and finished the job.

Tch. I can't believe I'm crying over you. Tsunade has her eyes closed. A tear runs down my cheek. Why? Because I love you. I miss you. I want you back in my arms, telling me it's going to be okay. I want you to tell me you love me. I want a purpose. I have nothing. Dobe… give me a sign… give me a reason.

Something catches my eye. The sun is shining through the small window of my cell. I look up, and see your grinning face on the Hokage Mountain. You made it; you became Hokage, just like you said you always would. I'm happy for you. But seeing your face on that mountain, is too painful. I lower my head, I don't want her to see me cry.

"Sakura." I hear her call. And the next thing I know, Sakura's arms are around me, hugging me. I let her. I need comfort. But it's not enough. I can't believe how pathetic I am, sobbing like that. But I don't care. I need you.

"Just kill me." I beg silently, causing Sakura to shake her head. She answers, "Naruto would want you to live."

"I can't live, not like this." It's as simple as that. I can't live without you. It took me so many years to figure that out, and now it's too late. "Not without him." I feel Sakura tremble, and she cries with me. "I know… I feel the same way. But he died to protect us. We have to respect that and live the life he gave us."

I know she's right. I don't want her to be right. If it were up to me, I would have let Konoha be demolished, if it meant I could see you again.

Suddenly, Sakura stands up, taking my hand. She pulls me to my feet and drags me out. The sun blinds me, shining so bright. She takes me to the Hokage tower, to the basement floor. Left, right, and we're standing in front of a door. She looks at me, smiling slightly. "His body won't…" Her voice breaks. I know what she means. She just opens the door and takes me inside, Tsunade behind us. There, in the middle of the room, is a casket. And I barely see your pale face.

Tsunade secures the door, and she takes the chains off my hands. Then she just points to you. I can't look at you. I just can't. Sakura takes my hand and pulls me closer. Dobe, how can you look so peaceful? Stupid idiot. Usuratonkachi. "You fucking moron." I whisper, falling to my feet, leaning over your body, and I cry.

You're gone, and I can't let you go.