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Tell || Part Seven

Boruto gritted his teeth. His fists were clenched so tight as he stood on the hospital hallway. He leaned his back against the white wall. He knew something was off about Hikaru the moment his feet landed on the door of his teacher's house. It felt eerie and dangerous and he wanted to get out of there before they even went in but if he did that, he's sure that his family would stare at him as if he's turning to something that Hikaru is turning into. Still, if he did what would make him look like a madman, Himawari would be safe. None of this would happen. 

"Boruto," A voice said, "Just keep your cool." 

Boruto's head snapped to the voice's direction and saw Sarada standing at the end of the well-lighted hallway. Her glasses were a bit foggy or maybe its just because of the lighting. She walked and stopped beside him.

"As if I can," Boruto replied, "That idiot cousin of mine attempted to murder my little sister. How am I supposed to keep my cool?"

Sarada tucked a few strands of her dark hair on her ear. She huffed, "Well, have it your way. Where's your dad and the rest of your family?"

Boruto scratched his forearm. It was getting a bit itchy and his tanned skin started to form red rashes. Annoyed, he left his forearm alone and decided to give it a few comforting pats.

"They're all at Hima's room. Even that Hikaru had the guts to go with them." Boruto frowned, "What a very thick face." He heard a small 'oh' from Sarada as a reply. He glanced at the girl and looked at her and remembered that Sarada should be in a mission as of the moment. His eyes widened in realization, "Aren't you supposed to be in a mission? Why are you here?"

Sarada's lips curved into a smile, "Oh, that? Why would you ask? Why won't you worry about your sister?"

Boruto took a step back, his arms in front of his body in defense, his body shook slightly. He felt a chill sprint down to his spine. This wasn't normal. It was too creepy. Sarada wouldn't abandon her mission just to check on Boruto's condition. No way that'll happen. Although he was kind of hopeful for it to happen.

"Who are you?" Boruto asked.

Sarada's eyes glinted with a red light. She smirked and parted her lips to make way for a mocking laughter. She continued to laugh, clutching her stomach and gasping for air. Boruto looked at her in disbelief. After her little fit, she rose and walked closer to Boruto and cupped his cheek. 

"Oh dear, what a lovely boy." The color of her black eyes faded away and glittered and turned into gold, "What a shame." Her voice became harsher, "A shame that you'd just die and leave this world. A shame that you'd just decay and be reborn to another empty shell that gets fuller every moment he spends in this world."

Boruto's eye twitched, he's totally unfamiliar with this lady. Just who is she? 

"Who are you?" Boruto asked again.

Sarada chuckled, "Why keep on repeating the same question, human?"

Sarada, no, who ever that person was ticked Boruto so much. She acts all bossy as if she's the most powerful being the cosmos. 

Boruto braced himself and ran, far away from Sarada. He readied his fists but his guts told him that his fists were no match for her. Sarada(?) spread out her arms, and a strong wind whooshed past them causing her dark hair to dance. It was a beautiful sight, but knowing it wasn't Sarada, it was very eerie. Her lips twisted into a small smile. 

Sarada sprinted towards Boruto and in one fell swoop, her dark hair bleached away its darkness and turned into a light shade of gold. Boruto was startled by this, stood in awe and horror. Sarada smiled at the shock she caused and she landed her fist on Boruto's chin causing him to tumble across the floor. 

Boruto got woozy. He struggled to get to his feet. His vision was blurry. He leaned on the wall, gaining balance. Sarada stood before him in her new form. Her dark eyes faded to light orange and her hair transformed into golden tresses. 

"Wow," She mused, "I thought you were a lot stronger. I couldn't believe that would defeat you. Such fragility."

She squatted down and stared into Boruto's eyes. Her stare was so intense that it urged Boruto to faint. Beaming with victory, she walked away from Boruto's unconscious body. The heels of her shoes made clacking sounds and when she was a bit farther from Boruto's body, she faded away. 

∞

Hinata's eyes widened as she saw her son's body sprawled on the cold hospital floor. She rushed to his side, checking his pulse. She felt a faint ticking on his wrist which means he's still alive. She searched him, checking for stabs, wounds, and bruises. Over his body, there were nothing but there was a bruise on his chin. Though it didn't look that bad, Hinata's heart still raced. She felt bad about the incident. It's scaring her bit by bit. 

First it was Hima, then Boruto? Hinata thought, Just what is happening?

Desperate, she tried to shake him so that he'll regain his consciousness. 

"Boruto!" She cried, "Wake up, please."

Tears fell from her pale eyes, "Boruto, please." She pleaded, cradling him in her arms.

So guys, its finally here. Thank you for your patience!