Reflections Across Time: Katara and Soma

by blackamber41

Two girls from different places learn to live through hardships, love and betrayal. One from the Sand village with no recollection of her past. Another from an infamous village and is a secret member of the Akatsuki.

17. Secrets?

"Night time is soo peaceful," Soma said, stretching as she walked. "Night time is supposed to be peaceful," Katara said. "Wonder if we'll see anyone," Soma said. "You mean, wonder if we'll see dream guy," Katara said, mockingly. "Shut up," Soma said, blushing. "C'mon I wanna get some ramen," Katara said. "But… we just ate," Soma said, following Katara to the Ramen Shack.

'Typical Naruto's here,' Soma thought sitting down. "Haha I'm getting closer to being Hokage… once I pass the exams it'll be practically within my grasp!" Naruto exclaimed. "Hey Naruto, some of us are trying to eat," Soma said, after ordering a… really small bowl of ramen. "What kind of ramen bowl is that?" Naruto asked, looking at Soma's bowl. "It's an extra small bowl… I have an image to maintain you know… besides I just had dinner," Soma said, ignoring Katara's sniggers.

"I like a girl with a hefty appetite," Naruto said, looking at Katara. "Got a problem?" Katara asked. Soma laughed, "Naruto and Katara… that's hilarious!" "I don't care… because I'm getting closer to being Hokage!" Naruto exclaimed. "Naruto… what do you like to do for fun?" Katara asked. "Comparing Ramen," Naruto said, proudly.

"I can see how that is getting you closer to being Hokage," Soma said, rolling her eyes. "So… Naruto… what do you think of Troah and Soma?" Katara asked, smiling cheekily at Soma. "I dunno… they seem really close… I guess," Naruto replied with a shrug. "Katara… why'd you bring that up?" Soma asked, turning to where Katara was… only to find that she wasn't there … only money.

Soma sighed irritably. "Guess she went home," Naruto said. "Yeah… I guess so," Soma said, getting up, "see ya Naruto." She walked slowly home, her thoughts on her journal. She opened the door, trying to be silent knowing their parents were asleep. She walked past Katara's room, noticing her sound asleep. "Night Katara," she whispered, walking into her room. She opened her journal, wrote a bit, then placed it face up on her table… still open. All that was written was, "more pain… I don't know how much longer…"