Naruto walked down the deserted streets of Konoha, on his way to the Uchiha mansion. Everything was dark, and there was a storm about, but he wouldn't stop. He reached the mansion, but hesitated if he should go in or not. It was the Uchiha mansion, so maybe he shouldn't...to pay respects or something...but he forced himself eventually and was about to walk in when he caught a glimpse of the same ghostly image of Fern right next to the house.

Maybe this certain Fern felt at home here, well, the Uchiha massacre must have been scary, and when he looked at Fern, there was unmistakable fear in her eyes. Once she saw him look at her, she immediately ran away in the opposite direction.

Naruto sprinted after her, but he had to admit, she ran fast. As she ran through the rain, she tried grabbing random things and throwing it behind her, just hoping that any of the blunt objects would hit him.

"Get away from me!" She shouted before disappearing into thin air. Naruto stopped in his tracks thinking...ok...? He felt the ghosts presence near off somewhere in the next street and managed to direct her to the hospital that Fern was in. It would make it easier to get that piece back. It was night, so everything was dark. The corridors were dimly lit and the nurses had gone home.

Naruto tried to step as light as he could, walking through the corridors. He sensed the ghost's presence just around the corner, but she felt him too, and ran. Again.

"Wait!" He said running after her. What was the point? Of course she wouldn't do it! He jumped and landed in front of her. She skidded to a halt and he saw the fear in her eyes. She grabbed a little side table and threw it at him. He ducked and continued forward towards her.

She began again with all of the random-throwing-stuff-at-the-innocent-guy while backing away.

"Stay away from me! Leave me alone!" She screamed.

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Fern woke up from her sleep and looked around. She heard screaming. Something was odd. But Justin was fast asleep next to her, and she felt that she needed to get up. She slowly stood up, her knees nearly failing and began to walk out of the room down the corridor.

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"SSSSSHHHHHH!" Naruto cried and lunged forward before grabbing hold of Fern's shoulder.

"Get away from me!" She ripped away from him, but it was too late, she had disappeared into dust into his hands, forming a red stone like shape. He sighed tiredly before letting it fly towards wherever Fern was.

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Justin heard a loud scream and bolted upright in his chair. Seeing Fern gone, he sprinted out of the room and ran down the hallways to where the scream had come from. He saw Fern lying on the ground, kicking and screaming at nothing. She was crying and shaking. He quickly picked her up bridal style and began running back to the room, she was gripping onto his shoulders while silver lines of tears ran down her cheeks.



He placed her on the bed and shushed her. She cried into his chest and held onto his shoulders with iron grip. He nearly winced but then realised that she was in more pain than him.

"What's wrong?" He whispered.

"I'm...sniff...afraid..." She whispered back.

He looked at her for a moment before resting his head onto hers. "...Of what?"

"...him." Justin looked up at her pointed finger to see a hooded figure standing in the doorway. Justin's eyes darkened at the figure standing passively at the door. He couldn't see his face, so he couldn't see what Naruto was feeling. The truth was that Naruto felt better to wear his cloak even though they knew.

"This is what I mean, Naruto. She doesn't want to remember. Look at the pain you're causing!" He growled. The only reply of the hooded figure was to leave.

"Shhhh...Fern."

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The hospital released Fern a few days later, after constant sleep. She had gotten rounds of gifts that she didn't open. Well she probably did but didn't know what to think of them.

She was currently walking through town with Hinata, who was drinking away at her milkshake.

"Hey it's Neji." Fern looked up to see the brunette walking towards them. Hinata smiled at him and Neji eyed her behaviour.

"It seems that Hinata likes to be herself around you, Fern." He said, still looking at Hinata. "I'm surprised, I haven't seen her this comfortable around people before."

"..."

"Did you hear me?"

"Yes...I just have nothing to say." With that, she walked past Neji, who just stood there confused. Hinata followed Fern away until they saw an old man on the streets. He sat on the edge of the pavement with only a long stick for the blind and wore rages. There was even a brown dog next to him sleeping with his head resting on his paws.

"Come! Come! My eyes are blind but the future isn't!" He had a slight accent but no one could tell where he was from. Hinata stopped and looked at the poor old man. Fern looked at him too, an unsure emotion in her eyes. The man waved his hands in front of their faces and then smiled.

"Fern and Hinata, is it?"

"H-How did you k-know?" Hinata asked, immediately becoming shy again.

"Ah, dear child! I may have lost my sight but not my skill! Come! Let me read your palm! Yes you too Fern!" He noticed Fern taking a step back.



"N-No thanks..."

"Come on, you don't have to pay!"

"I'm not allowed to let anyone read my future or past." The man's smile faded.

"That's not the case though is it? My dear Ghost Child."

"W-what?"

"Dear me, you don't know who you are!"

"No one will tell me, and I can't remember..."

"Why can't you remember? Why can't you...feel?" He was pushing the right buttons that would make her run away, but he knew the answers anyway.

"How do you know this?" She asked, slight fear.

"I'm not the one you fear...a demon...? Naruto...?" She looked hesitant. Hinata was now truly confused. Justin walked up to Fern and Hinata.

"Come on Fern, the Hokage said that you still need more rest before going back to school tomorrow-who's this?"

"Ah! People call me Enrique!"

"...Right. Well come on Fern." Justin took lead and began to walk away. Fern was about to follow when the man took hold of her wrist.

"Are you afraid of Naruto, or afraid of getting back you're heart?" Justin grabbed Fern before she could reply and started dragging her home. Enrique sighed and turned to Hinata.

"They are together aren't they? They aren't meant to be."

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"Do you know what happens when two people are together as a couple?"

"No."

"They love each other."

"What's that?"

"It's an emotion. You wouldn't understand." She waited for him to say more. "All you should know and remember is that you love me."

"I love you, Justin."

"Good. Now shower and go to bed." She nodded and did what he said.

Good? Bad? Even worse than that? Review what you think please. Justin is a weird character isn't he? I don't know how the hell I came up with him! :p