Family Secrets

A/N: Ok so, new fanfiction woop! This one is a GaaraXOC one with a side pairing of ItachiXTemari. This chapter is basically giving you an idea of what happened in the past, it's important and it gives a funny twist to the whole Itachi killing his clan thing Lol! Oh think of Satsu as a Naruto version of Rin/Isuzu from Fruits Basket, cause she's a bit like her lol! Anyway enjoy!

Disclaimer: Me no own any of the characters of Naruto or the anime and manga, they both belong to their respective creators, who in my opinion are amazing to have come up with them XD anyway I only own Satsu woo! Yay!

18 Years Ago In Konohagakure.

A 5 year old Itachi was wandering through the forest at the edges of Konoha with his father. It was quite late at night but these walks were normal, especially since his little brother Sasuke had been born two months ago. Fugaku had decided that maybe it would be best if he took Itachi out to make it easier for Mikoto to look after the newborn. Itachi had not been too happy when he discovered he had a baby brother, he'd wanted a sister. The two had been walking for a short time without a word passing between them, when suddenly they heard screams coming from a clearing nearby, after the screams came silence followed by the sound of a baby crying. Fugaku rushed ahead after telling Itachi to stay put. He didn't though, he followed and when he caught up with his father he found him kneeling by two bodies, a man and a woman. They had been attacked, but by what he couldn't tell and from the looks of it neither could his father. He looked about and noticed a small bundle laying by a tree, the sounds of a baby crying seemed to be coming from that direction so he walked over to it.

"Itachi don't touch it!" Hs father commanded but Itachi ignored him, his child's curiosity getting the better of him. He knelt next to the bundle that seemed to be wiggling and slowly removed part of the cloth, he came face to face with a crying baby, it looked back up at him and fell quiet.

"Otousan! I found a baby!" Itachi called. His father rushed over and picked up the baby and then looked over at the bodies.

"I think those were it's parents. Poor thing, Itachi run ahead and tell your Okaasan what's happened. I'll follow with the baby" Itachi nodded and quickly rushed off. Fugaku looked over the scene once more, then at the baby in his arms and took off after Itachi.

"A baby? In the forest? How did it get there?" Itachi dragged his mother to the front door.

"Me and Otousan found it when we heard screams and came across two dead people, Otousan thinks they were it's parents. He's bringing it here!" As Itachi said this Fugaku opened the front door and walked in. The bundle in his arms was wiggling and crying again.

"Mikoto I assume Itachi told you everything" She nodded and he came closer , holding out the baby for her to see. She took one look at it and her face softened.

"Oh poor darling you're hungry aren't you? Come here and I'll take care of you" She took the baby from her husbands arms and wandered off into the house to feed it. Itachi looked up at his father.

"Otousan what's going to happen to the baby now?" His father removed his shoes and walked into the kitchen followed by Itachi. He looked at his son and smiled.

"Well I can tell you're Okaasan is already attached to the baby so I think we'll be adopting it. Mikoto is it a boy or a girl?" Mikoto looked at her husband and oldest son.

"She is a girl, and yes we will be keeping her. You've finally got the little sister you've always wanted Itachi. Also she looks like she is only a day old at the most. I'm going to have my hands full with both her and Sasuke..." She smiled at Itachi's reaction.

"I'll help look after her! I found her! Can I help?" Fugaku grunted a laugh.

"Itachi you can help your Okaasan, but you must be careful and no getting in the way of your Okaasan understood?" Itachi nodded and looked at his new baby sister and smiled.

"Can I name her?" His parents nodded.

"Ok then I name her Satsu, I like that name..."

One Year Later

"Okaasan! Okaasan! Satsu just said my name! Say it again Satsu!" Itachi turned to the little girl with the same black hair and eyes as himself, he was holding her hand tightly in his. The little girl smiled.

"Tachi" Mikoto laughed and ruffled her children's hair.

"Very good Sa, you're learning well. Where's Sasuke?" Satsu looked up at the ceiling, then back at her mother and smiled again.

"Otousan." Itachi grinned.

"She means he's gone to town with Otousan" Mikoto nodded and then shooed her children out of the kitchen. In the year since Satsu had come to live with them she and Itachi had formed an extremely close bond. Whenever Satsu would cry or get hurt Itachi would always be there to cheer her up. She also managed to keep him calm. The only thing Mikoto worried about was whether Sasuke ever felt left out and whether he was jealous of his siblings bond. It was true Itachi paid more attention to Satsu than Sasuke. Oh well time would tell.

4 Years Later

"Itachi-kun! Where are you going?" a 10 year old Itachi turned to his little sister and smiled. Her black hair was done up in pigtails and her dark eyes were shining with tears.

"It's ok Sa, I'm just going to meet up with my team. I'll be back later I promise!" He hugged Sa and kissed her forehead. It didn't cheer her up instead her eyes filled with tears.

"Bu... But I wanna go with Itachi-kun!" Itachi sighed.

"Okaasan can you bring Sa with me to meet my team? I don't want to leave here with her crying..." His mother came in and nodded.

"Sa go get your coat, it's cold out there" Satsu ran to fetch her coat and was back in less than a minute, she was grinning at Itachi and he couldn't help but smile back. Once ready they set off. Itachi kept a tight hold of Satsu's hand, as they approached the bridge where Itachi was meeting his team Sa started to get unhappy, she tugged on her brother's arm and looked up at him with big black eyes.

"Itachi-kun, I don't want to leave. Can I stay with you?" Itachi shook his head sadly.

"Sorry Sa, you're too young, you've still got to finish the academy, but when you're older you can train with us. I promise" Satsu cheered up at that and moved closer to her brother as they approached his team mates, she always acted this way around others, including other family members. Itachi let go of her hand and hugged her hard.

"I'll be back no later than 5 ok Sa?" She nodded and he kissed her forehead before running off to join his team-mates. Mikoto took her daughter's hand and they began walking off.

"Sa sweetie, do you want to go get some sweets?" Sa gave her mother a huge smile.

"Hai Okaasan!"

1 Year Later

Itachi came home from training and entered the kitchen to find Satsu sitting on the edge of one of the kitchen counter crying. Her knee was cut and bleeding quite freely. Their mother was sorting it out. Itachi came over and took his little sister's hand.

"Sa what's the matter? Did something happen?" She nodded.

"The other children came and asked Sasuke-kun if he wanted to play and I asked and they said no. When I asked why they said it was because I was a freak. But I don't understand why. I ran home to tell Okaasan but one of the bigger boys tripped me up and I cut my knee... it really hurts" She sniffled and Itachi glared at Sasuke who had come into the room.

"Ototo, how come you didn't help Sa when the other called her a freak and tripped her up?" Sasuke glared at his older brother.

"Because then they wouldn't want to play with me and would call me a freak as well. Anyway she's old enough to stand up for herself!" Itachi growled and made a move to grab his brother when he felt a small hand grip his arm. He turned and relaxed when he saw Sa holding his arm.

"Itachi-kun don't blame Sasuke-kun I don't mind. I should have stood up for myself I'm just too scared to..." Itachi sighed and turned to his mother.

"Okaasan I have to go out for a mission with my team. I'll be back by tomorrow. Please take care of Sa, you too Sasuke..." He hugged and kissed Sa then took off. She watched her brother go and then turned to look at Sasuke who was glaring at her.

"What's the matter Sasuke-kun?" He 'hmphed' and glared at her even more.

"I hate the way he favours you over me! It's never fair, he never spends time with me and he always helps you out with your training but never mine! It's like he hates me! Then he has a go at me for not standing up for you! I can't help it if the other kids don't like you, none of this is my fault!" With that he turned and stormed out of the room. Mikoto's fear had come true, she wished that Sasuke wouldn't be jealous, but nothing could change the way he was, he was stubborn like his father. She shook her head and went back to sorting out Sa's knee.

One Year Later

Satsu and her mother were walking around town shopping. Satsu was doing what she usually did, she had a bit of her mother's dress clenched in her small fist. Her mother had stopped to talk to Mrs. Haruno. Sa soon became bored and noticed a tiny white flower growing on one of the grass banks at the corner of the road. She let go of her mother's dress and went over to pick it. As soon as she did she became surrounded by a gang of older boys, all bigger and scary looking. They started pushing her around and calling her names like 'squirt' and many other nasty names. She looked to her mother for help but saw that she had her back to them and was deep in conversation. Sa panicked and ran, she ran right down an alley that was next to her, she ran and ran until she came right up against a brick wall. She turned and saw the boy's closing in around her, she was trapped and they were forcing her into a corner, Sa's fear grew and grew and she began to get the urge to lash out. One of the boys threw a rock and her and then 'it' happened. The rock flew at her, she raised her hands up to protect herself and then she felt an odd sensation, as if someone were removing a tight bandage, painful in a nice way. She didn't really understand what was happening, all she knew was that this feeling was one of release, as if she had been trapped and now had finally broken free. She closed her eyes and when she opened them again everything had changed, everything looked clearer, she could hear more sounds than before, and the others she could already hear were louder, she could smell each and every person near to her. She smelt and felt the fear of the boys who surrounded her. Suddenly they began shouting loudly.

"Help there's a monster!"

"It's a Youkai!"

"Quick kill it!"

"No we should run away, it might try and eat us!" Sa was confused but she didn't have time to dwell on what they were saying as they suddenly made up their minds, they picked up whatever they could find off the ground and started flinging them at her. She cowered and managed to dodge a few of the flying projectiles, one hit her though and she cried out in pain, only it didn't come out as a human cry, more that of a tiny kitten mewing for it's mother. The boy's began laughing and threw more items at her. She grew angry and lashed out at them, but saw, instead of her hand, a sleek black cats paw with razor sharp claws. Fear gripped her body and she cried out for her mother to come. She heard voices approaching, adult voice and her mother calling for her. The boy's stopped and called to her mother.

"You're daughter's a monster!" Satsu watched as her mother entered the alley and looked to where the boy's were pointing, right at her. She saw her mother's eyes widen in shock and then she shook her head in disbelief.

"No, no that can't be Sa, that's a Neko Youkai! How can it possibly be Sa?!" Sa looked up at her mother with her wide obsidian orbs and her mother looked back down, she saw the realisation dawn on her mother's face, then she saw the tears. Quickly her mother rushed over and picked her up in her arms.

"Sa, sweetheart is that you?" Sa nodded slowly (something you don't usually see cats do but hey she's a cat demon so she's an exception lol!) Her mother's eyes widened and she bit her lip, the tears fell harder than before and Sa was once again dragged into confusion by the sight of them. She didn't understand what was going on, she began to panic and only calmed down when she heard a soothing voice in the back of her head.

Don't panic, just relax and think of being back in our human form, don't worry as soon as you start to think about it we will change back, trust me... The voice faded and Sa did as it had asked, although she was slightly wary. The next thing she knew everything was back to the way it was before she had entered the alley, her vision was back to it's normal self and the noises were few and not as loud, she was human again, but what just happened? She'd heard her mother say something about her being a Neko Youkai... did that mean she was some kind of monster? Tear's formed in her eyes and she couldn't hold them back. Her mother stood there stunned, holding Sa in her arms, but she soon reacted and calmed her down.

They arrived home with Satsu clinging to her mother's dress tighter than normal and her mother looking tired, worried and confused all at the same time. Sa quickly removed her shoes and ran to her room. She knew what was coming next.

Okaasan will tell Otousan and I will be in trouble for wandering off and for what happened... I'm scared, I want Itachi-kun back home now! She then heard the voice in her head again. Don't cry, it's not our fault about what happened, they cornered you and it's in our nature to change when frightened or threatened, you're very lucky I didn't take full control or it could have gotten very messy... Sa blinked, who's was this voice she was hearing? It answered her thought. I'm you, but I'm the neko side of you, you know the youkai part. I know this is confusing, but you have to believe me. You are the reincarnation of a very powerful neko youkai called Kimtoka, she died a while ago and it's never been heard of for youkai to come back, but if humans can do it then why can't we. Now I hope that has made a difference and don't worry you're not mad, I've been with you since we were born, but only now have I managed to actually connect with you. Now that you've discovered your youkai form. If you had been raised a proper youkai then you would have changed earlier than this and it probably wouldn't be as scary as you are finding it now, it would be natural. Sa sniffled I don't understand, I'm too young to understand. I want Itachi-kun right now! Where is he?! At that moment Sa heard the front door close and heard Itachi call out. She ran out of her room and leapt into his arms sobbing. He hugged her tight and looked down at her worriedly.

"Sa what is it? What's wrong? Has something happened? Did those kids bully you again?" Sa shook her head and at that moment their parents came out into the hall.

"Itachi, Sa, please come into the kitchen. Itachi you need to hear this and Sa we need you to try and help us understand, don't worry we're not angry with you. It's not your fault after all." The two followed their parents into the kitchen and sat down at the table. Mikoto began.

"Itachi... today while out shopping there... was an incident involving Sa. She changed... into a neko youkai. We don't know what's going on but we needed you to know that. She changed in front of some boys who called me over, they called her a monster" Sa felt her eyes fill with tears and looked up at Itachi who was sitting quietly, he didn't turn to look at her instead he looked at both his parents.

"Well... that's not a huge thing, so she's a youkai what's the big deal? Maybe her parents sealed one inside of her and they were hunted down and killed on the night we found her." A/n: Just a tiny weeny note, Satsu does actually know she's adopted incase you were wondering ... back to the story, oh and she is pretty smart for her age! Their father shook his head.

"No Itachi, we would have known, we had her checked over by the medics and they couldn't find anything abnormal about her, although I'm beginning to wonder if they actually checked her properly... Sa please help us understand what's going on. Is there anything you can tell us?" Satsu looked nervous and twiddled a piece of her hair in her hand.

"Um... well... I... there was this voice inside my head, it sounded like mine, only slightly different. She said that I was the reincarnation of a neko youkai called Kimotoka who died a long time ago and that even though it was unheard of for youkai to be reincarnated it could happen, because it happens with humans all the time, she says she's my youkai side and that I changed because those boy's chased me into a corner and began throwing things at me and calling me names because of the way I look and because I'm quiet... they threw more things when they saw what I changed into..." her voice trailed off and she felt the hot tears spilling down her cheeks. She then felt a hand close over hers and looked up to see Itachi looking down at her, his face still held the same warmth it always had and it made Sa relax.

"Sa, can you show us what you turned into?" Sa thought for a moment and the voice came back Yes we can, just think about being a neko and we'll change... Sa nodded and closed her eyes, she focused on the idea of being a cat and slowly she got that strange feeling of release once more, it only took a matter of seconds and then she was back in that strange world where everything was the same yet so much more clear and different, everything had a scent. Her mother smelt of her lavender perfume, but also of warmth and sunshine, her father smelt of his cologne and of something she could only describe as a windy day in autumn and Itachi; he smelt wonderful, like freshly fallen snow with a hint of ice musk, she liked that smell. She looked up and saw Itachi smiling, he picked her up and nuzzled her.

"She's still as beautiful as ever, but even more adorable and just so innocent looking, she doesn't look like a monster at all! In fact if what I've read about youkai is true, she will grow up to be really strong, I think it said somewhere that neko youkai have psychic powers. That's pretty amazing..." Fugaku coughed loudly to get his son's attention.

"I think it would be best if we went and saw the Hokage about this, he might know what we can do, but for now I think it's best if Sa doesn't go out. For her own safety and that of others-" He was cut off by Sasuke who had run into the room. His eyes widened and he pointed at Sa.

"Kami it's true! She really is a monster! The boys were telling the truth!" Itachi glared at him and he shut up. Sa seemed to shrink in size, she was embarrassed, scared and just upset. Itachi put her down.

"Sa it's best if you change back, don't listen to Sasuke. Otousan I don't think Sa is dangerous! If she was then she would have attacked those boys and you'd have heard about it earlier, she can come with me when I go out, no one will bother her then and if they do then they'll have to deal with me first!" His face became hard and cold looking and his father shook his head.

"Itachi you can't take Sa with you everywhere, what happens when you go on missions? What is she going to do then? No I think it's best if she stays at home with your Okaasan." Itachi stood and glared at his father.

"No Otousan, Sa will come with me when I go out and when I'm away on missions you and Okaasan can take her out with you. It's not right to start treating her like an animal and keeping her locked inside! She is not a monster! She is a normal person with an extraordinary gift! But if you won't embrace it then fine! I'm keeping Sa with me from now on!" During this time Sa had changed back and Itachi had taken her hand. He led her from the room and took her to his. He sat on his bed and held her in his arms.

"Don't worry Sa, I'm not going to let anyone hurt you. You'll be safe with me and don't worry, I'm going to help you train so your powers will grow and you can become strong and fight off anyone who dares to mess with you! But don't worry you'll always have me to protect you. I'm not going to leave you ever." He kissed the top of her head and Sa snuggled against him, he was so warm and it wasn't long before she was asleep. Later on Sa woke to hear Itachi and her father yelling. She walked over to the door and listened intently.

"What do you mean the Hokage wants to seal her powers?! That's a loads of crap! He can't do that! Her powers are a part of her and if she has them sealed within then she'll never be able to become a ninja! She'll be doomed to being stuck as a normal civilian! I don't want that for Sa! She wants to be strong and I'm going to train her! I will not let the Hokage lay his old greasy fingers on her!"

"Itachi listen to yourself! You are willing to go against your parents wishes and the order of the Hokage himself? What has gotten into you?! It would be best for Sa to be a normal girl, the bullying will stop and she will be able to live a normal and happy life! Not one filled with danger and the hidden promise of people like Orochimaru coming to get her and use her for their own will! I am her Otousan and I know what is best for her!" Sa raised a fist to her mouth. During her father's rant she closed her eyes and cried mentally I don't want my powers sealed away! I want to be like Itachi! I don't like the Hokage he scares me, what should I do? She heard the voice sigh I'm not sure but I know one thing, Itachi is not going to give you up without a fight. If anyone knows what to do it's him. Suddenly she heard a pot smash in the kitchen and Itachi's furious reply.

"You're not her real Otousan! You're not even a very good one to me and Sasuke! All you care about is how strong we are and how much power the Uchiha clan has in Konoha! Well I don't care anymore! I'm not letting you do this to her! She is not having her powers sealed and that's final!" She heard Itachi storm out of the kitchen and heard him approach his room. She heard their father yelling at him, cursing him. Itachi came into the room and looked at Sa, his eyes filled with sadness and also anger.

"Sa, I'm sorry but I don't know what else to do, there's only one thing I can do... come on we have to pack your clothes and you had better get ready for a long journey" He ruffled her hair and kissed her forehead.

"No one is taking you away from me..."

That was the night Itachi killed the Uchiha clan, Sa saw it all, not once did she feel sad, only when he killed their mother, but not when he killed their father. He had wanted her powers to be sealed. It was then that Sasuke turned up, he saw what Itachi had done, she heard Itachi lie to their brother and when Sasuke left, they followed. She heard his screaming and when he came face to face with Itachi again she heard him beg for Itachi not to kill him. She knew that Sasuke didn't like her very much, but she couldn't bring herself to let Itachi kill him.

"Itachi-kun, wait. Don't kill Sasuke, he doesn't understand what's going on, he's easily led by others and believes what others say. I know he doesn't like me for taking his place as the youngest but I do not want him to die. Please can we leave now?" Itachi looked down at his little sister, her expression blank, her eyes reflecting the silvery moonlight. Sasuke looked at his sister, shock on his face, fear. What was going on here? Had Satsu made Itachi kill their family? But if she had why was she asking Itachi to spare his life? He was so confused, but even though his mind was buzzing he still heard his brothers parting words and then Itachi and Satsu were gone and Sasuke was left alone.

Present Time

Satsu lay on her bed staring at the ceiling. It had been 18 years to the day since they'd left Konohagakure, 18 years since Itachi had killed their family just to save her. She never once looked back. Sure it was pretty bad what he had done but he'd said he'd done it for her and from what she'd heard he was the only one who really cared about her. She had always wondered why she'd stopped Itachi from killing Sasuke, he had turned out badly, she'd heard he'd joined Orochimaru thinking he would become strong enough to beat Itachi. She grunted a laugh. Yeah right like he's really gonna become strong enough to beat Itachi by training with snake baka, haha Itachi beat Orochimaru easily that time he tried to take over Itachi's body, so why does Sasuke think he has a chance? She sighed I'll never understand. She sighed again and smiled. After she and Itachi had left Konoha they had sought out the Akatsuki and both had joined, after Itachi had explained to the others how powerful Sa could become, after that Itachi had begun training her, then the others had taught her jutsu's. She was a quick learner and was now one of the strongest Akatsuki around. But one thing really bothered her. She was never really used on missions. Sure she'd been on a few, maybe one of two with Itachi-kun and Kisame-kun but nothing really exciting, she'd never been allowed to go after her own Jinchuuriki and she certainly wasn't allowed to go against that Uzumaki Naruto and his friends when they came to save that Kazekage, Yes she was missing out on all the fun and it was getting to her. She knew Itachi had something to do with this. She was knocked out of her silent reverie when someone knocked on her door.

"Come" The door opened slowly and Itachi stood outlined by the light from the hallway, Sa's lights were off. He quickly flicked them on making Sa wince and close her eyes tightly.

"Ow! Itachi-kun that hurts!!" Itachi smirked and walked over to her bed.

"What's wrong Sa? Kisame said you were acting kinda funny during your practice battle, you know really distracted. He said he actually managed to land a few punches on you. Now tell your Niisan what's the matter?" Sa sighed and sat up.

"I'm...just... I don't know! I feel restless! I think I need some time away from the Akatsuki... I guess it's also because I'm sick of never been allowed on the big missions! I can handle them! You and the others know I can handle them, you know I'm strong enough but still you refuse to let me join! Why?" She looked at her brother with big dark eyes, shining with tears. Itachi sighed and sat next to her on her bed.

"I know you've guessed I played a part in all this. I told the leader that I didn't want you coming on the big dangerous missions because I would worry about you all the time, I know you can handle them but I still worry, you know I worry about you. It's just what I do, after all you are all I have and the only person I have ever cared about, what do you expect me to be like?" He wrapped his arm around Sa's shoulder and hugged her tight.

"I think you're right, you do need some time away from the Akatsuki. I'll go talk to the head and then you can go somewhere, wherever you want to..." He trailed off and felt Sa move away and stare at him.

"I'm not the only one who needs time off niisan, you know you do as well. After all you're eyesight is pretty bad and you have been using the Mangekyo Sharingan way too much and if you aren't careful you might go blind and then I'll be stuck looking after you as if you were an old man! I am not doing that!" She giggled at Itachi's reaction. His face had gone blank but his left eye was twitching. He suddenly turned on her and began tickling her.

"Oh so you think I need a holiday do you? You think that I'm going to to blind? And that you'll have to look after me? But you don't want to? I'm hurt Sa really I am! And after all I've done for you! Now appologise before I tickle you to death!" He smirked and Sa squirmed. He continued until finally she gave up.

"Ok ok ok! Gomen niisan!" He stopped and Sa sat back up, she grinned and hugged her brother.

"Come on you really do need a holiday, come with me and we can go somewhere exotic, I've always wanted to go to Sungakure!" At the mention of that place she felt Itachi stiffen slightly. She glanced at him puzzled.

"Niisan?" He looked down at her.

"Do you really want to go there? After all the Akatsuki did attack their Kazekage and they might recognise me... I could get caught and you're in bingo books as well, although the picture they have of you looks nothing like you... I don't think it would be a good idea Sa. Let's go somewhere else... maybe down to where the sea is, we've never been there before..." He trailed off when he saw his little sister's face. She smirked.

"Ah of course, how could I forget... Listen it's easy I can mess with their minds and they won't have to know it's you. Anyway I didn't think you were the one who went after the Kazekage I thought it was Deidara and Sasori... they wouldn't recognise you if you didn't wear your cloak and hat etc., also if you kept your sharingan off unless we really need it, which I highly doubt, then we'll be ok, after all in the bingo books you have your sharingan activated and the picture they have of you is pretty bad" she giggled and Itachi sighed.

"Fine, but only because I know you really want to go. I'll go see the head now and we'll set off as soon as possible." He got up, kissed her forehead and left the room. Sa squealed with delight and began packing.

A/N: Thanks for reading I do hope you enjoyed and don't worry I'm planning on putting some Gaara in the next chapter! R&R and I'll try to have the next chapter up soon!