it's been awhile [never thought i'd come back here]
Title: it's been awhile
Challenge: First and Last (naruto100)
Bonuses: happiness, hair
Word Count: 145
Notes: Spoilers for 347. In an entirely non-crackish way.
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The first time he meets the old man, he is completely disappointed. The man is a drunkard, rude, and (as he learns) a liar.
Of course, the latter is for the sake of family, honor, and so on. But this is beside the point.
Almost three years later-three years of pain, training, and bond-breaking-he spots the man in a crowd. He remains hidden; missing-nin, even in an out-of-the-way place like this, are rarely welcome. He might be recognized. Still, seeing this man-that bridge-brings back some almost-fond memories. Almost.
“Nice seeing you again, Tazuna,” he mutters.
“Spot someone you know, Sasuke?” Suigetsu peers at the crowd. “That girl with the hair?”
“It’s nothing.” Sasuke turns, walking back the way they came, leaving behind his first near-death experience, the birthplace of his second happiness, and a bridge that really needs a name change.
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Challenge: First and Last (naruto100)
Bonuses: happiness, hair
Word Count: 145
Notes: Spoilers for 347. In an entirely non-crackish way.
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The first time he meets the old man, he is completely disappointed. The man is a drunkard, rude, and (as he learns) a liar.
Of course, the latter is for the sake of family, honor, and so on. But this is beside the point.
Almost three years later-three years of pain, training, and bond-breaking-he spots the man in a crowd. He remains hidden; missing-nin, even in an out-of-the-way place like this, are rarely welcome. He might be recognized. Still, seeing this man-that bridge-brings back some almost-fond memories. Almost.
“Nice seeing you again, Tazuna,” he mutters.
“Spot someone you know, Sasuke?” Suigetsu peers at the crowd. “That girl with the hair?”
“It’s nothing.” Sasuke turns, walking back the way they came, leaving behind his first near-death experience, the birthplace of his second happiness, and a bridge that really needs a name change.
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