Chapter 19: Death and the Afterlife

-Naruto

"Just take me Madara," I told him, my hands above my head, Hinata putting on a look of horror I know was not because of what I was doing now but what I told her earlier: "I am going to die anyway." From the corner of my eye, I could see a tear stream down her cheek, sealing the authenticity of the deal.

Madara seemed pleased. He easily let the children go after he had me in his grasp. I could hear the children calling out to me: "Dad! Dad! Dad!" I closed my eyes. Become fine shinobi. Kiku, build your relationship with Sora. Ayame, master your Byakugan. Byakuya, hone your kenjutsu skills. Aiko, respect your younger sisters. Ichigo, Aki, and Mori…discover your hidden skills and use them to the fullest. This is my last wish.

I opened my eyes once more to be greeted by a kunai and death.

---5 years later

I watched as they practiced, proud of how they had grown. Kyuubi was by my side, relaxed as ever. It was hard to believe it had already been 5 years since my death.

"They're beautiful," Kyuubi said out of the blue. I practically fell over. But when I looked at his face, there was a sad expression on it.

"Yeah," I told him, turning my attention away from him and back to the girls. If only I could talk to them again…

Suddenly, the symbol of the seal appeared beneath me. "W-What is this?" I asked aloud. Kyuubi looked thrilled.

"He's giving us one more chance," he whispered.

THE SAGA GOES ON...

A/N: well? did u like it? please rate and comment on it. thx every1 4 giving me so much support and inspiration. i know this was a far shot, but i hope u liked the large scope of imagination =P please read my other fanfics. i promise 2 get more up and finish the ones i have this summer. omg 4 more weeks of school! yay! ^^ Big thx to draco 4 reading all my stories and han 2! Love ya! -SleepyFox