Disclaimer: Naruto belongs to Mr. Kishimoto Masashi. I have the pleasure of knowing it.

Prologue: A Letter For the Beloved

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Dear Naruto-kun,

It's been six years since you died.

I listened to you and kept on living. But now, I don't think I want to listen to you anymore. Little by little, I died slowly in this world. If you would see me now, gone the person you shared your life with. I am but an empty shell. You were my thoughts, my heart, my reason for being. When you're gone, you left me nothing but a body.

Do you understand, Naruto-kun? It was cruel of your asking me to live. How could I?

I could not go back being the person I was. My soul had withered away. I felt old beyond my years.

I wished in every turn of corner that I would see you again. I searched for your face in the crowds.

I strained myself, looking for you. I chased your shadows this past six long years.

No more. I am tired, love. I want to sleep beside you again. I want to feel the weight of your body next to mine. I want to feel the warmth of your relaxed breathing upon my skin. Hold me, I would say, and in my dreams, you always did.

I do not know how many times I cried afterwards.

I miss you deeply.

But it's all about to change now.

Do you know, Naruto-kun? They found a growth inside me. Too late. Do you understand what I am trying to say?

I will see you soon. And when the time comes, would you come for me, like you did so many years ago?

Do not knock, just whisper my name. I will come to you.

Always,

H