Summary: Naruto is on the verge of death and Sasuke and Sakura can all but watch; the hopelessness unbearable. And even Tsunade cannot heal him, for there is a zero percent outcome for his life. The demon fox is injured too, unwillingly powerless to heal Naruto. The disease blocks his Chakra holes, ceasing the natural flow amongst his body while slowly draining his life. If Tsunade tries to heal him, the disease consumes her Chakra as well, the attempt feeble. And in the mist of complete trepidation, the apathetic Sasuke can no longer contain his emotions. Can Sakura successfully comfort her impassive comrade? Is it even possible to get past the wall he put up for so many years; the wall amid him and the world?
Disclaimer: No...sadly, I don't own Naruto. :(
Prologue
Her hand slipped from his cold face, the warmth of her fingers burning into his numb skin. Jade orbs widened as crimson unveiled itself around her, clinging to her bare legs. She watched his eyes, unfocused and diluted, feebly try to meet her gaze. The once vibrant azure which had captured her numerous times, was now dull; lifeless. Her breath hitched in her throat, reality sinking in; her body trembling uncontrollably. He...he can't be dying, she thought frantically, her mind refusing to see what laid lifelessly before her. He was too strong to give up now, after all he's done to prove himself...why? Why did such a horrible thing happen to him? WHY! She clutched her pounding head, screaming for answers she knew weren't there. She fell miserably against his body, hot tears mingling with frozen blood.
AN: Hi there! This is my first fan fiction ever, and since I'm overly obsessed with Naruto...well, of course this one's for Naruto. ;D I hope you all enjoyed the beginning...