It was quiet and peaceful in the morning. The trees swayed slightly, the sun shining through the forest's large branches. I awoke before everyone else, and was glad I did. The air was sweet and gentle. I took in a deep breath, and as I exhaled, I jumped up to one of the trees' trunks in the village and ran quickly, but fluidly, to the very top. I stood atop the thousands of leaves that created nearly an entire floor in the sky and closed my eyes. I could feel the warmth of the sun warming the skin of my body, the gentle breeze making my body temperature harmonize with the nature around me.
I opened my eyes slowly and looked up at the sky, wondering what will happen in the years to come. When I found that there was no answer in my mind or heart, I smiled and fell atop the same leaves I was standing on moments ago, as though the trees themselves didn't want me to fall. I sighed softly and felt the sun warm my entire face as it moved slowly but surely across the sky. Then I spoke aloud, knowing that only the trees could hear me up here. "This world I live in. Why must there be war? Is humanity so bored that they must fight each other to sate their palettes? I don't understand it. I really don't. As a Kage, I feel it is necessary and that there are times where war and fighting is the only option. As a man and as a human being though, I wish that everyone may live in peace. That'll probably never happen, but it's worth hoping for, don't you think?One thing is for certain, though. I will do whatever it takes to protect this village and its people. I won't stop fighting until I'm already in Heaven. Or Hell, if that's where I'll go."
After speaking my mind and letting everything out to the forest, I jumped up to my feet and exhaled. It was time to start the day, even if it's a little early. I then jumped back down into the forest and ran to my office to get my paperwork done. "Glorious paperwork. Ugh."
Tue Nov 20, 2012 3:33 pm
