Here have drabble eighteen! Enjoy!
Disclaimer: Warning! Angst! Caution! I don't own Naruto!
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Drabble Eighteen – Set it Free
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She held the small bird close to her chest as it chirped nervously and happily in her palms. Sprinting, she kept her breaths in her throat where an explosion was ready to escape her mouth with joy.
Today was the day her mother died seven years ago, a couple of months after she was born. This girl – no, this mere child loved her mother with such a passion, her father – Lord of Fate – didn't know what to do.
She kept such an interest in weapons as his lover did. She kept such a carefree smile on her face as his lover did. She kept looking on the bright side as his lover did.
He stepped out from in front of her and smirked, "Nee-san, come along. Tou-san is making his way, hurry."
"Nii-kun you're too fast! I'm coming!" she squealed and loosened her grip on the bird. The father smirked his infamous smirk and reserved his steady pace.
The twin children were already at the gravestone. "Tou-kun, hurry up!" she shouted, hunching over, ready to set the bird free.
Rather than answering, the man hurried up and somehow got to the grave. "Say your prayers." He commanded and the two bowed their heads peacefully.
The father gazed at the gravestone. His pale eyes skimmed the limestone.
Tenten Hyuuga
Age: 24
Year of Death: ----
A Wonderful Teammate
A Trustworthy Best Friend
A Great ANBU Recruit
A Loving and Happy Wife
The Greatest Mother
The father closed his eyes as he tried to remember her voice calling his name. "Neji…" His eyes flapped open, startled by the sudden whisper. Looking to his side, his twins kept their heads bowed.
"Miharu set it free."
The girl popped her head up to her smiling father. Only Kaa-chan can make Tou-kun smile… Miharu thought sadly and smiled back.
Clasping open her hands, the white dove fluttered open her wings and unfurled happiness as she flew away from the threesome into the heavens.
The young boy smirked. "Fate has led it to Kaa-san," he mused triumphantly.
The father smirked back. "Hai it has." He replied. "Go now. I'll meet you at the gate." The kids nodded and scuttled away happily.
The father took one last glance before leaving and coming back the next day. "Tenten Hyuuga…" He read off the silver lined plate. He paused for a moment and smiled. "I love you…"
And he could have sworn that he heard the wind whisper, "Neji Hyuuga…I love you too…"
He smiled again. This time, he knew, her soul had been set free. He glanced back at his retreating children. "Miharu and Hiroyuki love you too…"
"They are my children…and yours…I love all of you…"
"You have been set free. And… I am happy."
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Fin.
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Not really angsty, but whatever! I didn't want it to be too angsty though!
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