Staring Down the Edge of a Kunai
By Tanki Kitsune Taichou
Disclaimer: I do NOT own Naruto or Shinedown.
Warning: Mentions of Suicide.
Send away for a priceless gift
One not subtle, one not on the list
It was only when Naruto got back to his apartment that he noticed a kunai stuck in his door there was also graffiti that stated: "Here's the perfect gift, Now use it on yourself." He pulled the knife free from his door slowly starting to consider fulfilling the villagers' wish.
Send away for a perfect world
One not simply, so absurd
Naruto was already tormented daily by the villagers, but after the recent events even his friends were starting to forsake him. It had only been a few days since the unsuccessful Sasuke Retrieval mission that left a team of five gennin battered with two in critical condition. He needed to find an escape and find a better world.
In these times of doing what you're told
You keep these feelings, no one knows
This thought of finding a better world was further impacted when even Sakura called him a demon, his depression outweighed his rage at this point and he merely decided to give the surrounding villagers what they wanted and let loose a furious wave of Kyuubi's chakra, nobody could truly trust him from that moment on.
What ever happened to the young man's heart
Swallowed by pain, as he slowly fell apart
The Kyuubi Jinchuuriki couldn't stand what was happening in his once proud village, he didn't know how much more his heart could take with the recent revelation that his beloved crush was just like everyone else. And with the abuse getting worse the only thing he could feel was the dull pain from the utter hatred from those around him. Naruto really didn't know how much more he could take.
And I'm staring down the barrel of a 45
Swimming through the ashes of another life
No real reason to accept the way things have change
Staring down the barrel of a 45
Sadly, after a particularly rough day he spied the kunai that had been stabbed into his door a few days ago. Naruto remembered what the graffiti said and picked up the knife, examining it carefully he admired the sharpness of the edge. He ran a finger along it and noticed that it had cut his finger and it felt… good. Unfortunately cutting had become his only way to feel. There was no telling what the disturbed teen was going to do from now on.
Send a message to the unborn child
Keep your eyes open for a while
A few weeks had passed and the whole village feared the aura that surrounded the 'demon brat' because of the strong malevolence and darkness. The villagers would never see his blue eyes again as he always had Kyuubi's chakra coursing through his veins keeping his eyes a deep red. It was the only clear proof that the elders' plan was NOT working.
In a box high up on the shelf
Left for you, no one else
There's a piece of a puzzle known as life
Wrapped in guilt, sealed up tight
Like most teens, Naruto was struggling with trying to find his true place in this world. He knew that with the way he is now his dream of becoming the Hokage was all but dead. The only thing that was left was… his own life.
What ever happened to the young man's heart
Swallowed by pain, as he slowly fell apart
His friends all noticed the disturbing changes and did nothing to alleviate his stress and anxiety. He hid his wrists since they were marred with scars from his newest habit. The looks of worry from his loved ones tore him apart inside and suicidal thoughts filled his head… 'Yes, sweet relief…' thought Naruto as he reached his apartment.
And I'm staring down the barrel of a 45
Swimming through the ashes of another life
No real reason to accept the way things have changed
Staring down the barrel of a 45
He dug through his small desk and found his trusty gift from the villagers. After drawing the blade against his wrists a few times, the blood mesmerizing him, a knock sounded at his door and ripped his away from his thoughts. He quickly wrapped his wrists and rolled his jacket sleeves back down and answered his door.
Everyone's pointing their fingers
Always condemning me
Nobody knows what I believe
I believe
Upon answering the door Naruto was face to face with his old crush Sakura. Thoughts of his last real conversation with her nearly prompted him to slam the door in her face, but he decided to hear her out. No words were exchanged, she just kept staring at him with worry etched onto her face and then in a quick move she rolled his sleeves up and revealed his latest knife work. She was shocked and scared, she did nothing to hide the way she felt. It crushed Naruto to the point of no return.
And I'm staring down the barrel of a 45
Swimming through the ashes of another life
No real reason to accept the way things have changed
Staring down the barrel of a 45
Before she could react, Naruto took off into the bustling village lost in the crowds despite his hair color. He didn't care who gave him what looks, all he knew was that his heart was bleeding and he wouldn't last too much longer. He reached the Hokage Mountain and stared out over the village before brandishing his kunai. He proceeded to viciously mangle his arms…
And I'm staring down the barrel of a 45
And I'm swimming through the ashes of another life
There is no real reason to accept the way things have changed
Staring down the barrel of a 45, 45
After he finished with his arms, Naruto stared down the kunai for it would be the last thing he would see before complete and total nothingness. In one deft motion Naruto managed to swipe the blade across his throat and then bring it arching back to pierce his heart. As his lifeblood was draining Naruto saw just what his life had been and soon the darkness claimed him for the last time…
Staring down the barrel of a 45
Sakura, Kakashi, and Tsunade arrived only moments too late as Naruto's lifeless body lay in a pool of his own blood, a kunai sticking out of his chest. They all felt their share of guilt since Naruto was suffering and they weren't there… that kunai was his only true friend left and it gave him exactly what he wanted… peace.
A/N: I have decided to start two of my fics that I had been planning for a long ass time and they are *drum roll* Naruko Dances with the Kyuubi and The Catastrophe of Harmony. They will hopefully be at least introduced before the end of 2008. Also for the fans of Soaring Heavens M, please be patient I'm working as much as I can. Thanks.