Drip...Drip...Drip...

Where... Where am... I..?

Why is it... so cold?

Am I dead?

Drip... Drip... Drip...

Why am I here?

Is it something I... Did?

Is... Is... Is it my f-fault?

Tic... Toc... Tic... Toc...

What is that sound?

Why does it sound like a clock?

Is that why it seems to be eternity?

Thud... Thud... Thud

Someone's coming...?

Who is it?

Why are you here?

Clank...Clank...Skissk!

I...I know this...pain...

I...I am... Dying?...

Can... Can I finally go?

Drip... Drip... Drip...

I am free...

I can... Finally escape..

Please... Please let... them... be happy... for me...

I spread my wings and flew... away to be free

Tha... Thank... Thank you...

My Beloved Friends

Sasuke walked through the meadow to stop underneath a giant orange tree. It was in full bloom with new orange fruits just growing out of reach. But he wasn't here for the tree. He was here for Naruto. He turned his attention to the base of the tree, where is best friend and rival lay sleeping. Sasuke gave a small knowing smile as he sat next to his friend. "It's been awhile, Naruto..." He started,"I'm sorry I don't get to visit very often... I've been busy lately. The Tsunade has been keeping us very busy lately. I've been promoted to Anbu... Well, that's all I have to say for now." Sasuke stood up and stretched from sitting on the ground. He turned back to his still sleeping friend. He just watched his peaceful friend, before turning towards the sky and sighing. "We all miss you so much... It's finally quiet without your loud voice... See you later, Naruto." He turned back to his friend, smiling a sad smile laying the small sky blue and orange flowers next to his friend. Sasuke turned and walked away from the blossoming tree. No one was there to witness the lone tear snaking out of the raven's eye as he left the area. For under the orange tree, was his friend, in an eternal and never-ending sleep. In twined with the roots of the tree was a granite glass grave. In the glass grave, was the peaceful blonde, sleeping as if he had only been sleeping for a few hours. The granite stone at the whiskered boy's face had been carved very carefully and had much love in it; It read:

Uzumaki-Namikaze Naruto

Son of the 4th,

Savior of Konoha,

Best friend and Brother to all,

Most of all,

The best Ninja this World had ever Saw.

He spread his wings and dreams to the heavens...

May he Forever stay in our Hearts