"Sasuke-kun!!!" Was the squeal that the said person heard and was the only warning before pink hair covered his vision and felt pressure around his shoulder and chest. "Get off Sakura!" Sasuke said as he tried to push Sakura away. "Aww. Is my sasuke-kun shy?" She cooed and poked Sasuke's face. Sasuke spasmed slightly and tried even harder to get Sakura to let go.
Dobe!! Where the heck are you when you're needed???? Sasuke thought desperately. Help meeeeeeee!!! Someone!!! Anyone?!? Then he spotted Naruto shuffling towards them. He noticed that Naruto looks upset but he wasn't sure. Then Naruto suddenly grinned. Nah. He's not upset. He's not the type to get upset.
"Hey sakura-chan!" Naruto greeted. "Why can't you be more like sasuke-kun? you're so annoying!" Sakura screeched. Him? Annoying? Is she hearing herself? Has she seen herself? Oh my god. Sasuke thought as he rolled his eyes. "What?! I only said hey!" Naruto grumbled as he plopped down beside Sasuke. "Che dobe." Sasuke said. He was expecting a 'don't call me Dobe, teme!'. Nothing. Sasuke looked over, worry slightly evident on his face. Naruto was staring out in front of him with a faraway gaze and his arms crossed, posture slouching against the tree.What did I do wrong? Is it because I'm not good enough? Of course I'm not good enough. What the heck. Naruto clenched his fist as he felt the feeling again. His nails dug into the soft flesh of his palm as he tried to repressed that feeling. His nails dug so deep it started drawing blood. It calmed Naruto a bit, seeing his own blood. Don't self harm. Don't. Control it... Ah screw it. I can barely last for half a day now. I could last for months without the self harm. What's happening? I lasted two weeks afterwards... Four days... One day... Barely half a day now. Naruto tugged at his sleeves subconsciously. Come on Kakashi! Come right now and get this over with. Naruto thought desperately as he widened his sensory to look for Kakashi's chakra signature. Kit? Relax. You're gonna be alright.
I can't. I can't control it anymore. Naruto said to Kurama, on the verge of breaking down. I'm here for you kit. Talk to me. Kurama said to him gently. A puff of smoke signified that their sensei has arrived. "Hey guys. Sorry I'm late. Afraid my cat kept my car keys."
They all anime fell. Ninjas have no cars! "Your lies are getting from bad to worse, sensei." Sakura growled and Kakashi had the audacity to rub the back of his neck sheepishly. "Anyways, we have no mission today, so let's train. Sasuke, come with me. Sakura you spar with Naruto."
"What?! I'm not gonna waste my effort and energy to spar with the dead last." Sakura screeched. "Just do it Sakura. You'll never know. Maybe you guys might be able to learn something from each other."
"Hmpft! What can I learn from a freak like him?"I knew it. I'm just some pathetic kid. I don't deserve any help.
No! You do! Come on kit. You can do it! Fighting!
You watch too much Korean drama...
Hehe. Oops. Kurama said sheepishly. Kakashi was still trying to persuade Sakura to fight Naruto. "It's alright sensei." Naruto was surprised by his own voice. It sounded hoarse. I guess spending time out in the cold wasn't such a good idea. Especially when you have nothing to keep you warm... "Are you alright?" Kakashi asked worriedly. "I'm fine. You can go teach Sasuke and Sakura. I'll practice myself." Naruto's hoarse voice was barely a whisper now. He looks like he was straining himself just to talk. "You should go see a doctor." Kakashi suggested. Like as if they would help me. Naruto thought as he nodded so that he can leave. His skin is crawling from the urge of needing to cut.
Team 7 watched worriedly as they watch Naruto walk away. Even Sakura, who hates Naruto, was worried. What's going on? Naruto is so different... Was their thought as they continued their training.
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Don't do it kit. You're stronger than this. Kurama pleaded as she watch Naruto bring the blade to his skin. No... I'm not strong at all.
Yes! You're strong! You're the strongest person I've ever met!
I'm not! Look at my mum! She's so much stronger! She didn't have to result to this when shit was thrown her way!
Nobody knew the kyuubi was sealed in her. They only teased her because of her red hair and because her face was shaped like a tomato!
She can stand teasingly! I can't!
You can and you did! Kurama protested. You have been through so much more than any other nine-tails jinchuriki. People only cut when they've been strong for too long. You've been very strong. I love you kit.
I'm sorry. I'm sorry I let you down.
Noooooo!! You didn't let me down. Please. Don't think like that!
By now, Naruto's pale skin was already filled with red angry scars and fresh cuts. Come on. Stop now. Let's go get you cleaned up and you should get some sleep. You shouldn't have gotten sick... Jinchuriki never sick.
Maybe it's a sign? A sign that says I shouldn't be alive.
Noooo! It's not! Stop thinking like that! Kurama screamed at him. How can I help you?
You can't. Once you start you can't stop.
Yes you can!
One day... One day...
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Broken sun
FanfictionNaruto was still being abused as usual and he has to take the insults from his comrades as well. He can feel the mask he put on so carefully start to shatter. It was killing him on the inside. He self-harms and no one could hear his cries for help...