- Hospitalized

Naruto's in the psycho ward

and when I visit, I glance toward

the other patients twisted faces,

quaking fingers,

frightened eyes,

wishing I could somehow get him out of here.

Then Naruto starts to scream at Kakashi-san

telling him how much he hates him,

begging him to stop the voices

chattering inside his skull.

I'm felling sick,

the air's too thick…

Suddenly I'm out side

Narutos screams chasing me,

right behind me

lurching at my back

reminding me

any of us could have been the one.

Please Naruto… please…