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I want to fix my own heart.

I want to heal my own heart.

I want to alter my memories.

I want to replace with them happier recollections.

I want to change his fate.

I want to entwine it with mine.

I want…

…I want—

But I would just keep wanting.

And do nothing.

But to wait.

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I will keep my promise.

Even if I have to break his legs and arms, I'll keep my promise.

I will keep my promise.

Even if I have to become a monster.

I will keep my promise.

Even if I have to…

…pretend—

"Sakura-chan!"

"Baka!"

…that I'm fine.

…that I'm a very good best friend.

"Thank you… Naruto."

I'm fine.

I will keep my promise.

I will bring him back.

The promise of a lifetime.

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Someday, I'll become stronger.

Someday, I'll understand her and her feelings.

Someday, I'll tell her.

For now, I'm not worried.

He's there to protect her.

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They met.

They battled.

They cried.

And the cycle went on.

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She kept running after him.

He kept running for her.

He kept running away.

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In the battlefield, they met.

They stood in a circle. Bloodied, panting, tired of the running.

She was looking at him.

He was looking at her.

He was looking, but he saw nothing.

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Over the horizon, the sun started to rise, lighting up the sky.

Her fist clenched tightly.

He gripped his kunai tighter.

He closed his eyes.

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The sun completely rose.

Pink hair shimmered under the rays.

Blonde became more yellow.

Dark locks appeared golden.

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She gritted her teeth.

He narrowed his blue eyes.

He opened his eyes.

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The sunlight danced across the battlefield. The sky became golden yellow. Breeze swept over the three ninjas.

Knees bent.

Fists tightened.

Eyes lit up.

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One.

Two.

Three.

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Sasuke-kun.

Bastard.

Hn.

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The battle began with no battle cries.

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The sky lit up in yellows and oranges.

And the ground became red.

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