goodbye meme!

[ramenandawesome]

THANKS FOR THE MEMORIES
even if they weren't so great.Some theoretical five years into the future, BREW's wish has been granted. Your character has evolved into what you'd planned for them, they've made the CR you've wanted them to make, and now, the war is over. To express their gratitude, Shibusen has one last surprise for their guests: the

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[wiredgod]

[Well, it was. kind of odd. She was 19 now, nearly fully grown; still with the split personalities and the one lock of hair longer than the rest.

She was--apprehensive, for lack of a better word. Neji had promised to take her back to his world, that world of Ninjas; he'd follow through right?

So she waits, anxiously twisting her hands and looking for the friends she'd made, to say good-bye. But hey: She was God. Maybe she could--somehow--use that to her advantage and maybe--maybe-- this wouldn't really be the last time she saw them, if she was lucky]

[heavenly_earth]

Lain! [As familiar with her soul as he's become, it takes less thought to find her than it does to walk home and he reaches out to take hold of nervous hands

At 22, he's gotten a little taller, hair longer, and finally managed to attain something of a tan after 5 years in the desert]

I told you, you're coming home with us. I'm not leaving you to that desolate world. We'll amend our wish separately if we have to; Shibusen owes us that much.

[wiredgod]

[She reaches for his hands automatically, her entire body starting to tremble]

I've made... a lot of important connections with people. Connections I never want to lose.

Even if I went back to my own world.. I am God. And I'd find a way to get back to you--to everyone, no matter what. I have the power to do that.

...But I hope I can go with you. You, and the others... are my most precious bonds.

[heavenly_earth]

I know. [It's said quietly, gently, pulling her in with one arm and resting his head on top of hers, peering out to that endless desert.]

Life in Konoha is difficult, and my clan in particular is... complicated, but I think you'll happier there with us. Bold wanted to become a shinobi, didn't she? You've both learned a lot from us in our time here and I'm confident that even if you don't develop a chakra system that you'd be successful if you endeavored to take that route. Lee is proof enough of that.

[wiredgod]

[She wraps her arms around him, snuggling into the embrace]

Yes. But everything about my life has been fairly difficult, and I've adapted well enough. [She smiles a little, listening quietly]

I'll work hard, to help you all. Even if it's not as a ninja, I'll find a way to make everyone proud of me...

[heavenly_earth]

I'm sure you will. [He draws back to look at her again. They've had discussions about this possibility before, but it was one thing to talk about it]

..Are you certain you wouldn't rather stay here though? The war's over; it'll be peaceful here for some time.

[wiredgod]

Neji-- [She flinches slightly, as if thinking about it is physically wounding her]

I want to go with you, I do... But I want to make sure I can go first.

...If I can't then, I want to stay here with-- [With Naruto. But that kind of makes her wince again]

But if I am really able to go with you, then that's what I want. You, Lee-san, and Gaara-san... You're my family now. And I don't want to leave that for anything, if I can help it.

[heavenly_earth]

I understand. I just want you to be safe- and happy.

[He looks at her seriously then] If you do stay here, I want you to promise me that you'll find someone that can give you that happiness.

[wiredgod]

[his words surprise her, enough to make her step back and really look at him]

I... [She wants to ask what he means by that, but-- well, it's kind of obvious and she blushes lightly.] ...Mm, I'll try.

Neji-- [Lain pauses, then smiles] Thank you for everything. You're the best partner I could've hoped for... If it wasn't for you, an the others, I... I wouldn't be the person I am today...

[heavenly_earth]

[Neji nods, looking like he might add to that, but instead he just draws her forward again, pressing a kiss to her forehead]

We were glad to help, and we'll miss you if by some chance you can't come with us.

[impartialsky]

[his voice comes next to her ear, a sound that is quiet and warm like a summer's day. his question is rhetorical, but still, he asks.]

Where will you go, sister?

[wiredgod]

[She doesn't turn at his voice, just lifts her gaze towards the sky]

If I can't go to Neji's world... I don't know. Maybe we'll go to our world again. The humans there might have no need for a God anymore, or maybe they'll have made up a new one to replace me.

...Or maybe I'll stay here, with the others. I guess it depends.

[Lain turns then, gazing quietly up at her 'brother'.] ...What about you?

[impartialsky]

I only have one place.

[he says it neutrally. Death City has been- intriguing. but he is God, and he has a duty.]

[wiredgod]

Do you think it's selfish of me, to not want to return there?

[impartialsky]

Yes. [because it is. but then he goes on gently:] But I expected no less.

[wiredgod]

[She sighs a little, but smiles] I'll miss you. [She reaches out to quietly embrace him, tugging at him to get him down close enough to give his cheek a soft kiss]

Try not to forget me, brother?