I entered the hospital room in my gown holding a few wildflowers. I knew Naruto was in here after his battle with Sasuke and he was probably feeling sad.
No one had come to visit him—they didn't know what to say—and so I was the one who brought him cup ramen every day and then scampered back into the darkness.
He had only healed as easily because my power had fed so well with his chakra and helped him. I poured my silver light into his body and his chakra melded with it and it began to heal him.
So far I had never been there when he had been awake. The staff had told me he'd awoken a few times and ate the ramen I brought. So that was good.
"Naruto..." I healed him again and wiped his forehead with a cool cloth.
His eyes fluttered.
Was he waking?
Finally?!
Xxx
Naruto woke to see the Priestess of Konoha, Kurisuta, tending to him.
She was a beautiful girl, with long dark hair, caramel skin, and sharp blue eyes. She had often struck him as cold, aloof, untouchable.
But here she was, with such gentle eyes.
"I'm so glad you're awake." Kuri said. "I was worried."
Her blue eyes met his and she smiled, a small small. A sad one.
"H-How long have I been out, ttebayo?" Naruto asked.
He reached for the ramen and began eating. He was very hungry, and grateful for the snack.
"A while." Kuri said. "I'm glad your awake."
"And Sasuke?" Naruto asked. "Is he..."
Kuri's finger was at his lips. "Did you know I can see the future? It's a very special power that many priestesses have. You will bring Sasuke home. I promise. So for now, just worry about getting well, ne?"
Naruto blushed and nodded.
He noticed her tired and haggard appearance. How long had she been coming to the hospital, looking after him? When no one else knew what to say or do, so they did nothing?
Didn't it trouble her, that he was a Jinchuriki?
If it did, the miko gave no sign.
The last thing he saw was a flicker of silver light in her eyes as he drifted off to sleep.