I know something is wrong before I even open my eyes. I don't hear anything. I always hear something, whether it's animals running around, or the wind rustling the surronding plant life. It's too quiet. I open my eyes and sit up to figure out what has caused the changes. I'm immediately in pain. It feels like my head is being sawed into. If it wasn't for my tolerance and experience with pain, I'd be screaming. The pain is so bad that I cry out anyway.
"You're ok Sasuke." I jump at the voice and the hand that touches my shoulder. I look up and I see a blurry image of the spirit. I push her away.
"What did you do to me!" I should of killed her when I had the chance.
"Just calm down, I gave you what you wanted. The pain you are feeling should be stopping now." She's right. The pain is becoming more bearable but that doesn't lessen my intent to kill. I put that thought on hold when I'm finally able to look around. I'm not seeing this. I can't be.
"This isn't possible." I stare in shock at the room. The room in the village hidden in the leaves. The room that I used once I became an orphan.
"How did.." I start to ask but the spirit interrupts me.
"I don't have much time to explain things, so just listen ok. I already told you that you deserve a second chance, but what happens this time around is truly up to you Sasuke. This is a lot to take in, but you can handle it. You decide how you want your life to go. I just want you to actually live for yourself, and let the people you would die for in, so that you can live for them to. You need to realize that it isn't being the strongest or being the best at everything that makes you powerful. Deep down, I think you know what does make you that. I think you've just forgotten, but I have complete faith that you'll find it here. This is your do over." The Spirit of Fate starts to fade, and I suddenly feel a sense of fear. She presses a hand to my face smiling once again.
"Don't look so worried. I promised you wouldn't regret this didn't I? Enjoy this! Make friends, have fun, and don't be afraid to give in to your childish urges, because that's what you are; a child!" She says one more thing before she disappears completely. "Be happy because they deserve it too", and then she's gone.
I am Sasuke Uchiha, I don't freak out. I take a few calming breaths then get out of bed. I'm trying hard not to look too closely at anything because it's all too real. I left this all behind years ago. I take another breath before glancing at the clock next to the bed. It's 6:30, I should start getting ready because the academy starts at 8. I jump again shaking my head. Why would I think something like that? I move to the dresser in the corner of the room and open the top drawer. I take out the calendar that I placed in there years ago. If I'm supposed to trust it, today is the day team 7 is created. I rush to the bathroom mirror to confirm what I already know has happened. When I see my reflection a weak, helpless, twelve year old child stares back at me.
My heart is pounding and I feel that overwhelming presence of fear again. It must have something to do with my current age. I don't remember feeling this pathetic, this powerless. I must be at the same skill level when I really was twelve. I lean towards the sink and splash water in my face. "Keep it together", I tell myself, but what exactly I'm I supposed to do?
When I finally regained my composure, I got dressed and headed to the academy. I'm at the door of my class room and walk in with no hesitation. I've decided to play along for now. I observe the other children, mainly those apart of the rookie 9. Yep, still as pitiful looking as the last time. Maybe I'm judging too harshly, but I can't understand how half of them survived the chunin exams. I take my usual seat, ignoring Iruka, the fan girls, and of course the idiot. Everything goes the same. From what I remember, the same words are spoken, and the same teams are formed. Now team 7 is waiting for the great Kakashi that's always on time.
The irritation must show on my face because Sakura asks, "What's wrong Sasuke, aren't you excited?" I really wish she wouldn't talk to me. I respond to her anyway.
"Our Sensei is late." She smiles and leans closer to me. This is why I should have ignored her.
"I'm sure he's just doing something really important. He's a real ninja, so he must be busy with missions all the time. I bet he just got done with one, and that's why he's so late." I honestly don't remember having this conversation before but, I don't argue with her. She'll find out how wrong she is soon enough. Loud mouth continues the conversation.
"Well I don't care what his excuse is, he...blah blah blah", He yells because all he ever does is yell. It's difficult but I manage to tune him out. I begin to check my surroundings discreetly looking for any sign that I've been placed under a gen jutsu. I don't notice anything off by the time Kakashi arrives, getting hit in the head by an eraser because of a stupid prank.
The introductions start off the same and I ignore the other two completely. This time around I actually pay attention to Kakashi. I never noticed he was wearing a mask besides the one covering half of his face. They all look to me at the same time. They want to hear what I like, what I hate, and what I dream for the future. I guess I'm bout to start changing things.
"I'm Sasuke Uchiha, I don't like a lot of things, I hate a lot of things, and as for a dream, I don't have one." There's no way I'm going to kill my brother. Sakura gives an over dramatic gasp.
"But Sasuke, everyone should dream for something, even Naruto has one!"
"Hey! What's that supposed to mean!" I roll my eyes at the yell.
"I just mean that well", she blushes before saying, "I-I can help you find your dream Sasuke." I hear Kakashi laugh and he takes over, probably stopping me from hurting the girl's feelings.
"You guy's should go home and get some rest because tomorrow...blah blah." He gives the same speech as last time about getting to the training ground early and not eating. At least this time I know he's a lying bastard.