So, here I am, trying my hand at this Naruto business. I have no idea where this came from. I have never written in present tense, so feedback on this and just the concept/writing would be greatly appreciated.
If I owned Naruto, his voice in the English anime would not make me want to tear my hair out.
Without further ado…
Misery
He is the single most hyperactive ninja ever to exist and she is the most shy and quiet. He is a child with no family and no legacy to follow, while she is a child who is supposed to be clan heir. He dreams of the spotlight, and she just wants to blend in. They seem to be polar opposites.
But under the surface, they are the same. She is the black sheep of her prestigious clan, while he is the black sheep of the village. They are hated and miserable.
She looks out over the lake, a melancholy look on her delicate face. She starts when she hears footsteps behind her.
"Care for some company?" he softly says, a stark contrast to his usual buoyant and loud voice. She looks back at him, catching implication of his statement, his implied observation.
"Why?" she asks him, her voice barely heard over the lapping of the water.
And just as softly, he replies, "Because misery loves company."
End
I can't write angst. This is not exactly what I wanted it to be like, but whatever.
Remember, all feedback is welcome, but if you are going to say something bad, make it constructive criticism, not a flame.
megaroony