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The song used in this chapter is "Theory Unproven" written by ME. I like writing music, and this song was played by my band. I thought to add it to this chapter. This chapter is basically angst at its fullest. This time, its Naruto who tries to leave, and Sasuke who was about to leave, has to stop Naruto from leaving.
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The light settled through the sky, as the world seemed to be waking up. All, except the lone boy sitting on his sofa, his eyes wide, and tears staining his pale cheeks. He had been crying, and his very soul had becoming nothing. He felt lifeless, lonely, and terribly desperate. He knew it was over, there was no reason for him to stay here. Naruto was gone; the world was becoming nothing once more. He chose that pale faced girl over me… a-after everything I did for him. His anger flared through his small body, as he stood up and kicked his sofa.
It fell back, as he let out a choked sob. He gripped his hair, letting out a scream of his own. Always… always. He's always letting chances slip… every time I try to be with him, he always takes the easy way out. Well I've had enough… I'm going to Orochimaru. I'll kill Itachi and then become better then everyone. If I can't have him, no one can!
If you could understand the pain
If you could see the way it is
I might still be whole
Not in complete disdain
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Naruto sat on a bench, staring out at the lone sky. He'd dropped Hinata off at the Hyuga Estates, and he was now sitting in a park, staring at nothing. He'd been here all night, not in the mood to do anything but sit. I lied… I lied to Hinata-chan. I told her I always loved her… I didn't love anyone. I don't… I can't love anyone. He fisted his hands, knowing the truth about his identity. I'm the Kyuubi Jinchuuriki, I'm meant to make them all fear me. Isn't that why the Fourth placed it in me? I'm… meant to punish the village for not being able to accept everything and everyone. I'm its tormentor… I'm like a shinigami.
If you could understand,
I might still be with you
He closed his eyes, letting the feeling of darkness seep into him further. That's right kid, you're like a shinigami. You punish them for not accepting you… now is the time to show them what you can really do. Run, escape, open the path to darkness for yourself. I will… I will open the path to true darkness.
A wait overdone is one that's not worth
A love unused is one that didn't exist
A theory unproven
Is one that doesn't exert?
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Sasuke opened his door, and didn't bother locking it. He walked outside, his face expressionless and cold. It's over… I'm never coming back. He began walking further, hoping to reach the gates quickly. Otogakure is the place I will go… just watch me. He then broke into a run, going faster and faster. Without realizing it, he almost bumped into someone. He landed atop of Sakura, watching her tremble. She looked at him, worry in her eyes. With a grunt, he pushed himself off of her. "Ka-Kakashi-sensei j-just s-said y-you're h-hurt", she spoke. He pushed her to one side, and began running forward.
The reasons I still stayed
Were ones I never knew
I might have tried
But in complete disdain
Instantly, he found someone standing at the village gates. Someone who looked awfully a lot like the Yodaime Hokage. Who the hell could be impersonating the Fourth? His question was answered when a low growl erupted from the person. Naruto… what's he doing here? Isn't he supposed to be with his dear Hinata-chan? He snorted. Almost instantly, Hinata's voice sounded. He chose to remain hidden, in a tree.
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Naruto turned around, staring at Hinata in complete coldness. Hinata blushed, looking at him, scared. "I-I was w-worried", she stammered. He only stared, and shook his head. "I lied… Hinata-san, Iied", he spoke. She was slightly surprised, and she stepped forward. "A-about what", she asked? He only growled more, as instantly, sharp claws seemed to appear in him. "Everything, Hinata, everything. I'm… I'm not the way I'm supposed to be. I can't love anyone… I never really did", he said, admitting the truth, "I… I only accepted few people. Iruka-sensei, Kyuu, and… and Sasuke. I'm not supposed to love anyone… I'm here for another purpose".
Hinata shuddered. "What purpose", she asked? She was afraid, Naruto was suddenly a lot colder then she remembered. Instantly, those whiskers started stretching, deeper. "I want you all to fear me, I want to be remembered as the monster that broke your village to bits", he said, with a strange bitterness, "And… and my first step is to kill you"! He suddenly, lunged forward, his claw outstretched, as he went to stab her.
If you could hold me a bit longer
I might still be with you
Sasuke jumped in the way, pulling Hinata to one side. Naruto tumbled, doing a quick role, and then standing up. He tried hurting Hinata. What is he thinking? Now I know he doesn't love her… but then, why is he doing this?
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Naruto stared at the two, suddenly not feeling like himself. It was true; he couldn't let them go unpunished. The Yodaime wanted this to happen, and he'd comply. "N-Naruto-kun… s-stop a-acting s-s-so rash", Hinata cried, as Sasuke stared at him with a certain intensity. "No… I can't stop. I'm fulfilling my purpose… the reason I was created", Naruto said, a smile appearing on his face, "I'm doing what they wanted me to do, they wanted me to kill everyone and everything in this village. I'm doing exactly that… punishing them for their crimes".
What sins? What crimes? Naruto… unless you tell me what you're thinking, we'll never be able to solve this problem! I'm not leaving… not till I uncover this mystery once and for all. What is wrong with my Naruto?!
Instantly, Naruto's mouth grew narrower, a pair of fangs appearing in his mouth. "Once I kill Hinata… I'll be feared. I'll be so scary… none of you can match my power", he spoke. He let out a laugh, a laugh filled with evil. Sasuke had never seen Naruto like this. It was completely absurd. I never thought I might be in this situation… but it looks like I'll have to stop Naruto. He's losing himself… to something I don't understand. No… I'll never let him lose himself. Never…
A wait overdone is one that's not worth
A love unused is one that didn't exist
A theory unproven
Is one that doesn't exert?
He gently pushed Hinata aside. "Me… I'll handle it", he said, "Call… call Iruka, Hokage-sama, anyone. I can't handle this alone". Hinata nodded, before turning to run. Instantly, a whip of chakra nearly hit her, and she only barely dodged it. "I can't let you do that… It's my duty to destroy you first", Naruto spoke, his voice now a mixture of a deep and light one. This again! I'm… I'm not sure how to stop it.
And then he understood why this was happening. He's confused, isn't he? He told Hinata he can't love anyone, right? He said he has to punish everyone for their sins. He's just confused… and if he's confused, I'll… I'll explain. We won't have to fight, I can stall him till someone else gets here.
So watch me walk away,
And watch me forget
If one day, I do come back
"We didn't sin! I-I'm willing to keep you with me, if you'll just listen", Sasuke shouted! "Keep me with you? Haha, don't joke Sasuke. You were about to leave yourself. How can you keep me with you, when you can't even keep yourself here", Naruto said, laughing once more. A crooked smile then came on his face. "It told me everything right, y'know. I never knew myself, or anything for that matter, till it helped me. It made me feel so strong, and now, I understand my reason", Naruto spoke, his voice small and cruel, "I'm no longer the Naruto you all couldn't understand. Now, I'm the thing that's planning to give you all hell on a silver plate". "I won't let you! I'll keep you with me, I'll keep us both safe, till I die! And this thing is causing you harm, I'll destroy it with my every breath", Sasuke shouted!
"I'll destroy it with my every breath!"
Naruto let out an enraged scream, as flames bursted from the area around him. Sasuke jumped back, knowing this might be his only chance to keep Naruto here. I'll even fight you, to protect you.
Will you still be waiting for me?