Author's Note: I wasn't sure whether to post this drabble here or let it stand on it's own. But I really enjoy the idea of Q and A so I want to invest a little more into it. This has got to be the shortest thing I've ever written AND it's one of my first downers, borderline angst for my taste; I'm so excited! ^^ Please tell me what you think!
Q: Why is Sasuke so stubborn? Particularily when it comes to Team 7?
Bubbles' A: Because he's so messed up, that's why.
For all his bloodline is worth, Sasuke Uchiha often walks around blind.
His eyes never see beauty in the world around them, that's not what they are for. His eyes are trained for dirty blood, for brutal power, for pure survival. His eyes seek flaws in fighting patterns and openings in opponents' strategies. But they aren't able to see the sun shine on the world. They can't see flowers blooming.
That's why he never sees her. ("I'm not going to fight with you over Sasuke!")
For all his sharp and honed reactions, Sasuke Uchiha often walks around deaf.
His ears never hear song in the world around them, that's not what they are for. His ears are trained for ragged breath, for piercing screams, for begs of mercy. His ears seek the danger in the surrounding woods and the dead silence of victory. But they aren't able to hear the kind whispers of the forest. They can't hear the wind's laughter.
That's why he never listens to him. ("This is the first time I've ever had a bond like this.")
For all the strength in his lean muscles, Sasuke Uchiha often walks around lame.
His legs never tread on the Earth with care, that's not what they are for. His legs are trained for flying, for bone breaking, for lethal agility. His legs hold steady in any terrain and carry him ever closer to ambitious goals that he will make a reality. But they aren't able to rest in soothing waters. They can't carry him leisurely or pace in an aimless rhythm.
That's why he never follows sensei. ("Trust me, for those who walk the path of revenge, it never ends well.")
For all he's torn apart, for all he's been hurt and scarred, for all the time he's spent stumbling lost, for all he is disabled; Sasuke Uchiha walks around.
(That's why he never realizes he loves them.
And why he is able to leave them. Over. And over. He is still so very crippled.)
Author's Note: All in all, I'm very pleased with this. C=