"My name is Tenten. And that is all I'll ever be. My name is my meaning that separates me from the world." She recites this over and over again like a broken record. It flows out of her mouth and her tone matches the rhythm of the sky banging as the thunder god cries. "My name is Tenten, this is who I'll ever be." Ahe now stands at the Hokage's tower awaiting her orders. There's no turning around, she had accepted her fate, her reality and her thoughts.
"Understand Tenten, your leaving behind a duty for another. This mission spans for over 3 years, would you accept, this is your last chance to back down." Tsunade speaks slow, soft and smooth. Her voice and suggestion rings in Tenten's ears.
"I'm nothing but a mere kunoichi. There is nothing left here to make me regret but the voice of disappointment that bellows to me. I won't step down, this is for Kohona." As well as myself…
"Neji, she's leaving, she's not coming back until at LEAST 4 years later. Go talk to her Neji she needs to know. We have eyes, we can see that you love her just as much as she loves you, so run Neji run and find her all over again." Lee may be stupid at times, but not dense. He understands the pain his teammates feel. He does this to help. I hope you still believe in the good side of fate Neji and I hope you still believe in him no matter what Tenten.
"Tenten!" he's by the bridge and she's just outside, she's so close, but she seems so far.
She turns, shocked and speechless, just barely manages to utter out… "N-N-Neji!" She wonders why he's here, she's too tired to hear anymore of his reasons.
"Tenten…wait for me, wait for me and give me a second chance. Please? I love you with all my heart." He prays, he prays she would oblige, she is his angel, and he's nothing but a mere mortal.
"Oh Neji…my heart is telling me to accept…but I can't. I know this is hurting me but I've already waited for so long, I've waited since we were 12. I was always there, willing to give you everything, and more. I gave you all the chances in the world, but I can't let myself get hurt anymore. I'm sorry, if you love me, wait for me and show me you'll do anything to get me back." And with that, she turns and disappears, he's left there, willing and waiting for her. He's nothing now, not even a mortal, but a lost spirit, drifting in and out of the edges of reality.