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Rain.

The rain was falling softly. Languidly, TenTen leaned her head against the window.

The last few days had been tiring for her; the Leaf village was coping with the loss of their beloved Tsunade.

TenTen sighed and her breath fogged the glass.

The indestructible Tsunade—TenTen had almost forgotten the woman wasn't invincible. She had always viewed her as strong, young and vivacious, capable of taking on the world.

But there is no indestructibility. Not in the shinobi world.

Suddenly fitful and restless, TenTen slid open her window.

The leaves were wet beneath her bare feet, but TenTen didn't care. She swung herself onto the roof of her home, letting the rain soak her skin.

In the distance, lightning flashed within the dark clouds, illuminating their dense fabric. The clouds rumbled their power.

TenTen drew her legs to her chest, and rested her head on her knees.

It was a long while before she felt a hand on her shoulder.

Stiffly, she looked up.

Her teammate, Neji Hyuga, stood beside her, his face flat.

"What are you doing?" he asked.

TenTen shrugged and Neji sat down next to her.

It was still raining.

Together, they watched the clouds roll in.