Chapter 2

"Ugh, nevermind, the rain made it disappear.." Asuma complains. "We gotta take shelter, the lightning is getting more and more savage by the second!" I say. "Yes, I agree, Matsu." Guy concurs.

We took shelter under a large hollow tree. "We have to set up some traps or something, just in case." I suggest. "Yeah, but those explosions are close." Asuma says, peering outside. "I don't care how many there are, I will defeat them all!" Guy declares.

"Guy, take this seriously, this is war." I say. "We've already experienced death of comrades.."
"... Ugh, Seniki-sensei..." Asuma moans.
"We must pull through, Seniki-sensei wasn't lying when she said there's hardly any time to think." I say.
"Yes, we must pull through, to protect the future king." Asuma says. "We must demonstrate our Will of Fire."
"Yes, but can we just rest a little?" I ask. "I'm running low on chakra.. And I'm kind of in pain."
"Alright, but we can't rest for long." Asuma says.

"The rain is letting up.. I wonder what happened."

The war ended. Iwa ended up losing and Konoha rained victorious, thank goodness. "We have to find the others!" I say as we scamper around the forest. "Hey, who's that?" Asuma asks. We all stop. "Minato-sensei!" I call, he turns around, not looking too happy. We run up to him.
"Minato-sensei, where's Kakashi-san?" I ask. Minato says nothing, just looks to the side. I saw Kakashi standing there staring blankly to the sky. "Kakashi-san!" I begin running to him, but I stop when he turns around, looking ver depressed. "Kakashi, where's Obito and Rin?" I ask. He looks down. I gasp. "Don't tell me... They're..."
"I... Couldn't.. Protect them.." Kakashi whimpers. It was shock to my ears, I gave an expression of horror. Rin.. Obito.. I notice a bandage around his left eye.
"Kakashi..."

The five of us head back to Konoha.. Very miserable.
"Minato-sensei?" I ask.
"... What?"
"Are there any other survivors?"
"I don't know. But I can only hope so." Minato replies.

The next few days were rough, sure, most of us came back.. Alive. But, the mourning period seemed to never end. The village was so quiet, except for the cries of mourners.
But today, the sun finally came out of hiding. My dad also died, but my mom survived. Apparently dad died protecting her, so I respect him for that.

"Morning, Matsu-chan." Guy says, appearing out of no where. "Hello, Guy." I reply. "What do you plan on doing today? The sun is out." He says. "I don't know, Guy." I sigh. "Well, uh, I was wondering if you would like to-" "No, I don't want to go on a date with you. And this will be the last time I say it." I say. Guy sighs. "But why?" He asks. "Because, I.. I don't like you in that way, sure, you're my friend, but nothing more, nothing less." I say, and disappear.

{Guy's POV:}
'I can only guess where she's off to.. Kakashi..' I sigh. How can I prove my love to her? She declines me every time. I wonder what I can do to get her attention...
Flames burst from my eyes with determination. "I am sure the power of youth will guide me!" I declare. "You're nt still going on about the whole youth thing are you?" Asuma asks as he appears. "Indeed I am! The power of youth is the strongest thing in the world!" I imply. "Uh-huh... You're not still trying to hook up with Matsu though, are you?" Asuma asks. "Indeed I am!" I reply. Asuma sighs. "You know better than anyone that she likes Kakashi." Asuma mentions. I lower my head and slump my shoulders. "Did you have to bring that up? You know Kakashi is my rival." I mope. "Cheer up. There's plenty of other girl-" "No! I have sworn to Matsu that I'll protect her for life! There ain't no way I'm taking back my word!" I declare. "... Well, good luck." Asuma says before disappearing.
"I don't need luck! The power of youth-" I am stopped by an old lady that had just dropped her shopping bags. I sprint over to her. "Allow me, ma'am." I say. "Oh, such respectful youngsters. Thank you deary." She replies.

{Asuma's POV:}
I am bored. There is literally nothing to do. Dad hasn't got any missions for me. I stop when I see her... Kurenai.. My heart races.
"Kurenai!" I call. She stops and turns around. "Oh.. Asuma, how are you?" She replies.

{My POV:}
I decide to pay a visit to the cemetry, hoping to find Kakashi. I was right, he was standing by the stone with all the names engraved in it of all the shinobi that died at war.
"Kakashi?" I approach him. He doesn't move at all. "What?" He replies. "Are you alright?" I ask. "No.. It's my fault they're dead.. Obito.. Rin.. I just couldn't protect them." Kakashi mopes. "Kakashi.. It's not entirely your fault, my sensei was also killed." I say. "And my father." I add. Kakashi says nothing.
"Matsu.. Not to mean, but I need some time alone." Kakashi finally speaks. "... Alright then.." I mumble before walking away. 'He pushes me away so many times.. Does he not understand that I.. Like him?'

I aimlessly walk around the village in search of something to do, when I see Guy helping an elderly woman. I smile. 'He's so respectful to the elderly.. Anyone for that matter.' I decide to keep walking.

"Matsu!" Kurenai shouts, running at me. "Whoa! Slow down, what is it?" I ask. "You'll never guess what just happened!" She says in the most happiest tone. "What happened?" I ask. A huge grin comes across her face. "Asuma just asked me out!" She states. "... That's great!" I enthusiastically say, not really meaning it. "I know! Isn't it great? He even bought me a ticket for the upcoming show at the theatre!" Kurenai says. "You mean, 'Hello Sunshine'?" I ask. "Uh-huh! He's so sweet. Are you going?" Kurenai asks. "Aw, I really wish I could go." I complain.

{Guy's POV:}
'THAT'S IT! THAT'S MY CHANCE!' I bolt down to the theatre and buy the last two tickets. I bolt back to where Matsu and Kurenai are.
"Well, I know much much you want to see it, so, I'll give you my ticket." Kurenai says. "Oh, Kurenai, you don't have to.." Matsu replies.
"Never fear!" I say, interrupting their conversation. "Matsu, guess what?"
"... What?"
"I have two tickets to Hello Sunshine! Would you like to go with me?" I ask. Kurenai giggles and Matsu sighs. "Guy, thanks for the offer but.. Um.." Matsu tried to think of something to say. I eagerly smile awaiting for her to accept. "Go on, Matsu, theres your chance!" Kurenai chuckles. Matsu sighs. "Alright, fine. But just so you know, Guy, this ISN'T a date." Matsu says, taking one of the tickets I held out to her.

{My POV:}
"Yes, I understand, Matsu, I'll see you there!" Guy says before suddenly disappearing. I look down at the ticket. "So, when is it?" I ask. "Tonight." Kurenai replies. "TONIGHT! Darn, its been half a day already! I gotta go, see ya, Kurenai." I say before running off.

I get home and rummage through my closet for something decent to wear. I've wanted to see this show since before the war began. Mom is out on an overnight mission, so she wont notice I'm out. She probably wouldn't trust a 19 year old like me out at night.
Perfect, a nice black spaghetti dress. I try it on, just to make sure it still fits, which it does. I go into the bathroom and brush my shoulder-length dark red hair. "Okay, looks good. Now just to wait for a few hours, then I get to watch the show I've been wanting to watch for ages!"

~Hours Pass~
I hear a knock on the door. I grab my ticket and answer the door to Guy... He could've at least worn something other than his usual green jumpsuit.. He looks surprised at my clothing.
"... Guy? You ready?" I ask.
"Y-yes! Indeed! Might I say you look lovely in that dress!" Guy says.
"Yep. Lets go." I say, closing the door behind me.

We get to the theater which was packed, and of course, the tickets Guy bought were third-row tickets, which I wasn't gonna complain about. We sit down next to each other, I lean slightly away from him as he put his arm down expecting me to hold his hand.
The lights all dim and the ones on stage light up, making the crowd quieten down. It was about to begin.

i vigorously clap as the show finished. The show was a love story about a boy who managed to win the heart of the girl he had always dreamed about.
Guy didn't clap, he just stared at the stage as the curtains close.
"Did you like it?" I ask.
"That show.."
"You didn't like it?" I ask.
"IT WAS THE MOST INSPIRATIONAL THING I'VE EVER SEEN!" Guy announces, shooting up from his seat. I sweatdrop. "Of course.." I mutter.