Narcissism: inordinate fascination with oneself

In Greek mythology, Echo fell in love with Narcissus, but he was too absorbed in himself to notice her and she could do no more than echo back his words because of a curse placed on her by Hera.

She prayed to the goddess Aphrodite to disappear, and she was heard; in the end, nothing remained of her but her beautiful voice. In vengeance, Aphrodite ensnared Narcissus with her power – he fell in love with his own reflection and turned into a flower.

Sasuke may not be in love with himself, but his lust for revenge is consuming him; it blinds him to those around him, those who would help him – those who love him.

He ignores them – his home, his friends – in order to pursue a selfish goal

(he claims it is for his family, but in the end he is the only one who will be satisfied – will he be satisfied?)

and though she has been following him, helping him, for years, he has no qualms about knocking her out with two words of meaningless thanks and leaving her on a cold bench of stone, exposed to the dangers of the night

She is Echo, and he is Narcissus, and he has no time to spare for her. She would give anything for just one glance, one look, but his eyes are pointed ever forward, and she is behind him.

But if she is Echo, then where is Aphrodite? Where is the goddess who will take revenge for her? In her heart, she knows the answer.

There is no goddess who will help her disappear; she is on her own in her quest for Narcissus. If she fails, nothing will happen.

But just as there is no Aphrodite, there is no Hera, and there is no curse. She has her voice, and her fists, and her determination, and if anyone can help him, it is her.

She is a kunoichi, and she will fight to her last breath to save her Narcissus.

This time, she will scream her love for Narcissus, and he will turn.

This time, Narcissus will see his Echo, and this time, he will love her.

End.

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I love Greek mythology, so I had to do this. And I'm pretty sure that it was Aphrodite who helped Echo, but if wasn't then please correct me.