Within The Light

Lie

Still and frozen. That's how I feel when I try you reach the unattainable. What I always wanted was right there in front of me. But when I closed my eyes then opened them again. It disappears.

Only to be replaced by reality.

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Everyday was the same. Meet up at the training grounds. Do a mission. Train. Eat. Train some more. Go home. Sleep. Dream. Wake up. Every time I woke up I became more desperate and sad. Like I was trapped in another cycle, only this time this cycle was different then the last one I had found myself in.

"You seem tired." Yoshi pointed out to Sora who was staring off into space.

The said boy rubbed his eyes tiredly and shrugged his shoulders,"I just wasn't able to sleep." Lie.

I know there was no evidence that it wasn't true but somehow I knew. For the past two weeks of us being a team, Sora has shown multiple signs of exhaustion. He held dark circles underneath his eyes and would constantly take naps when he had the chance. It was more than just not being able to sleep.

"And you're more quiet than usual." Yoshi pointed out to me. I sighed, can't he just leave things alone. Now that I think of it him doing the opposite of leaving things alone is what led us to being friends."You haven't even insulted me yet."

"I'm just don't feel like talking." He continued to stare at me as if waiting for me to say more. So I added,"Idiot."

"Good, I alomst thought you were kidnapped and replaced by an imposter." He laughed. One thing that will never change is Yoshi. I've only seen the horrible side to him once when his mom had left. His goofy persona never seems to falter, but I knew better than to think that was all of him.

Sora narrowed his eyes at me. Lie.

So, maybe I'm just like him. Maybe, I've been acting oddly lately aswell. I'm speaking less then usual, because I've been so lost in my own thoughts. Trying to piece an unsolvable puzzle together, or atleast trying to tape this one picture back together.

"Four peas in a pod." Tadashi-sensei laughed as he watched us.

"Yeah, that's not how it goes." I said.

"I know, but I like my version better." He smiled at me."So, you guys can head home for the day. We got an actual mission tomorrow."

"Really!" Yoshi instantaneously jumped up at his words, Hashiro happily joining him.

"What is it?"Sora inquired. He was exited to know all the details, just expressed it in more calm manner.

"It's a surprise. Just pack for atleast a few days and you'll be good. Make sure to be here at 9 on the dot." With that he puffed away. He always did that. Once he said what he needed to say, he left in order to avoid having to answer any questions.

"What a laidback guy." Yoshi rolled his eyes then smiled,"But he's alright. Well I gotta get home early today. My dad and I are gonna go out together. Cya!"

The blonde fire cracker went on his way with his dog following close behind as he waved.

"Just don't feel like talking, aye?" Sora rose a brow at me and I couldn't help but glare."Or is it more than that?" Tori perched on his arm, mimicking his partner's stare.

"It's none of your buisness." I said, about to walk off but he caught my wrist in his grasp before I could walk off."The last person who did that ended up getting punched in the face."

"Yoshi." He said. I was surprised by the fact that he even remembered what had occurred on the first day of attending the academy."And it is my business if we're both on the same team. Why'd you lie to Yoshi if he's your best friend?"

I snatched my wrist from his hand and gave him an emotionless stare."Yoshi has his own problems. And so do you. Maybe you should do something about your sudden insomnia or is it more than that?"

When he didn't respond I continued,"See, we're both liars. So don't go around preaching to me when you can't even practice your own word." 

"Guess you're right." He admitted with sigh.

"Take care of yourself. A healthy body is important for being a ninja." I advised him.

I then turned around and walked off. Not before I heard him have the last worst,"So is healthy mind."

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I didn't go home. I didn't go and wander into the village. I didn't go train somewhere. Instead I followed Sora. It might seem creepy but I was concerned about him. I wanted to know what was going on. Why was he so tired?

I was on top of a building, closely observing the black-haired boy. His bird was perched on his shoulder as always. I payed more attention to Tori than Sora. If that bird's eye catches me I'm sure as hell gonna be caught.

Sora kept walking, and I kept following. I stopped when he entered in what seem to be the Hiyaku Compound. It was huge, with many Hiyakus wandering about.

A smirk came to my lips when I realized at the position I was in. I truly did look like a cat perched on top of the gate of the compound. Guess I have to become a cat and sneak in here if I am willing to go that far.....

Was I?

Sora's tired eyes flashed into my mind.

I was. I was willing to find out what was wrong and see if I could fix it. This may seem extreme, but I knew Sora in a very odd way. He was always concealed, no matter how close he was with anyone, he wouldn't spill his thoughts and secrets.

The sun was starting to set as I waited longer and more people began to enter their homes. There didn't seem to have any secuirty, except for the few ninja on patrol. Maybe, because of the great trust people have in eachother and Gaara. It soon dawned on me that Gaara was my gaurdian, maybe people won't have much to say  if I just so happened to be walking around.

A sigh escaped my kips as I hopped down on to the street, maybe I'll test my theory. So, then I started trying to find my way through the homes and streets, earning a few looks. Looks filled with curiosity not a trace of hostility.

"Ruri of the Sand!"

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