The Path That Split Us(Sequel to One Step At A Time)

War (Part Six- Funeral)

This is partially war, but kind of not. Everyone in the allied forces are together, remembering their loved ones together......

Boruto's POV

I woke up, Sarada at my side. She was still sleeping. We needed to get up soon for the funeral. I sighed as I remembered all that happened, comrades dying at my side. I sat up as I figured today would be a good day to get everything out. Sarada would probably need the day most to get it all out. She was stressed with the little one that she would be having in about two months, nearly one month.

Her hand rested on the bed as she slept, the other hand on her stomach. I held the hand that was laid on her stomach, possibly comforting her a little more. I sighed, knowing if I didn't wake her up, we'd be late. "Sarada.....it's time to get up, dear." I said gently. She groaned as she sat up.

We changed into our outfits for the funeral. I was in a black polo and black pants, Sarada wore a black dress. Mornings on a normal morning were more relaxed, not having to get up at a certain time. It was still pretty relaxed but neither of us really talked as we remembered everything. We got the kids in their small black outfits and left the house after locking it.

I stood by my parents with Sarada at my side. Sasuke has come back recently after hearing who we lost. He held Sakura close as she cried into his chest. She was the one who probably felt the most guilt. She was the head medic and she was pretty much in charge of saving people and she had lost a lot of them due to the opponents war strength.

Mom cried into dads chest as she grieved over Aunt Hanabi's death. Shisu stood next to us, trying incredibly hard not to cry but he couldn't keep it in forever.

"If anyone would like to speak about a loved one, you are free to come up here." Kakashi, who was running the funeral, said.

"Hanabi was my girlfriend. She was always incredibly sweet, she had great humor, and she was always ready for battle. Before the war, we were talking. I asked her what would happen if I died and she said she'd probably end up living at my grave. She asked me the same thing. I....I didn't have an answer. I just said 'who knows? Plus, you're strong, you won't die.' But I guess.....who knows shouldn't have been my answer. I let her die in my arms. I feel guilty for not being able to do anything. Her last words.....she had said 'I love my family more than anything in the world....my sister, niece, nephew, my great niece and nephew, father, and even he ones I don't know yet. I just....wish you could be a part of my family.....I love you so much...enough that you are considered family to me.' And I couldn't respond back.....you will be forever missed, Nabi." Konohamaru said.

"I guess I'm a little speechless. A dear friend of mine has passed away, yet I have a new addition in my life. I miss the days where I'd play around with Hanabi while Hinata and the others were on a mission. I miss her laugh and sparring with her. I wish I was able to tell her that she was like a daughter to me....one last time." Kurenai said.

"My brother, Kankuro.....he was the more humorous one of our bunch. He was my little brother. He passed away because of not being focused on the enemy. Gaara and I now have to stay strong as the only Sand Siblings. Sure, we're getting old but that doesn't mean we can't stay strong. Kankuro, you will be missed." Temari said.

A few speeches later......

The funeral was finished and everyone who passed away were now buried. It was hard for everyone but we needed to stay strong. The villages needed rebuilding still and everyone was exhausted.

Hey!! I know, chapters are just getting shorter and shorter but hey, we're close to the end!! I'm thinking probably two more chapters or maybe just one long one or something but I hope you've enjoyed the series so far!!!