Peace

Deep in slumber; dreaming of a more peaceful reality. The clouds gathered just when the sun rises. Humans and creatures alike moved away from the now rising tides. Thunder roared, and lights flashed. And soon, the rain fell. It was as though the sky was mourning; as the clouds gathered, only small rays of light managed to shine through revealing the burning grounds; the aftermath of war. Soft footsteps could be heard, crunching the burnt leaves and other debris. There were three; "I can't believe it, theres nothing left..." one of the three cried out, punching a partially burnt tree in its trunk. "Yahiko...." the only girl in the group sighed, moving towards Yahiko with her arm around his shoulder. "Would you stop crying Nagato?" snapped Yahiko suddenly, looking sternly at the boy with shoulder length hair, his eyes were hidden behind that fringe that only tears were visible.

*to be continued