Naruto has a nightmare.
In the dream, he has no mom or dad, and doesn't know who they are. A terrifying monster lives inside him, and everyone hates him and ignores him.
He's all alone in the dream.
How scary.
Good thing it was only a dream.
Naruto sits in the dark with his eyes wide open. He gulps down several deep breaths, and at last manages to get through the wave of sorrow.
He lies down again, but can't fall asleep.
His little pillow is streaked with tears.
The next morning.
Kushina pushes open Naruto's bedroom door. "Naruto, time to get u-- Oh my, why are you up and dressed so early today?"
Little Naruto is already dressed and standing by the window, looking outside.
The sky is blue, and the clouds are white, like cotton candy.
He turns around and sees his mom. His nose starts to sting, and a few tears roll down without warning.
"What's wrong?" Kushina asks with a helpless smile, holding the little Naruto who just ran into her arms.
Naruto rubs his fluffy little head against his mom's chest. "I had a dream."
Theme: Friends are important.
