I Don't Own Naruto

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''Nii-San! Wait up!'' The sound of little bare feet slapping the hard polished wood and the childish voice of a 7 year old boy was heard from just outside the house where fog made it hard to see anything 10 feet away and wet dew glistened the grass. Sasuke in just a pair of hastily put on grey shorts and a backwards black t-shirt appeared at the door way, sleep still in his eyes. ''Big brother...'' He paused as his eyes caught sight of his older brother. ''...where are you going?'' Sasuke asked softly after seeing his big brother dressed in his Anbu armor and gear, the sharp tanto sword across his back polished and ready for its lethal purpose. His heart dropped as he felt the tension in the air as the two brother's stood on the porch.

Itachi stopped his motion to carry on down the stairs of his family's porch. The 13 year old turned to look back at his little brother, his obsidian black eyes sharp and emotionless, a trace amount of annoyance crossed his face and held in his voice. ''Im needed for a Mission. Go back to bed Sasuke. You dont have to be up for another hour and a half.'' Itachi said coldly.

Sasuke eased himself backwards a bit, fear filled his core as he pouted sadly. ''I heard you moving around downstairs...B-but Anki...you promised that you would watch my spar with Iruka-Sensei to test our starting skills, I've been training hard for awhile for this...for you to see...'' Sasuke said sadly as he looked down in disappointment. All that hard work to show Itachi his skills...all worthless now. ''Its not fair, why today do you have a mission? Why do you have to leave now and not later?'' Sasuke said as he looked up with an angry pout marring his face, his little fists clenched.

Itachi closed his eyes and sighed. He reached out slowly with his right hand knowing that his little brother was watching closely. He opened his eyes and poked his brother across his forehead with enough force to leave a small red mark a bit of sting.

Sasuke flinched and scowled as he rubbed the spot mournfully. ''Oww...what was that for-''

''I dont have time for this Sasuke. Go back to bed, you can tell me later.'' Itachi said interrupting his little brother. Itachi's face showed nothing but coldness as he turned away, ignoring Sasuke's disappointed pout. The village needed him urgently.

Sasuke watched as his brother's body disappeared from view with the expert use of the Body Flicker Jutsu. Sniffling, Sasuke headed back inside his house with his head hung sadly.


Later that night Sasuke was eating dinner with his mother and father, his brother wasnt expected to be back for another two days or so. Mikoto, Sasuke's mother had noticed her youngest son's sadness that morning, she knew that Itachi had been forced to break his promise to Sasuke. She had tried to cheer Sasuke up but the boy was in rut that she couldnt bring him out of. But she tried.

''So Sasuke, how was your spar with Iruka-Sensei today?'' Mikoto asked smiling to try and distract her son.

Sasuke swallowed the piece of fish in his mouth before he spoke. ''It went okay. Sensei scored me as second best behind Kiba Inzunka.'' Sasuke said with disappointment for himself. He knew he could have done better, he had put so much effort into his training to ensure it. He was just distracted because of Itachi. Thinking about his older brother made him frown and cause him to nervously rub his arm. ''Mom...why does Itachi treat me like im such a pest?''

Mikoto's eyes widened in surprise and she shook her head no. ''He doesn't see you as a pest Sasuke, he loves you very much. He just has a lot on his plate, he works really hard and has such high expectation's on his shoulder's...he talks about you a lot actually, he's really proud of you.'' Mikoto said to her son's shock.

''H-He..he does? R-Really?'' Sasuke asked as his mouth hung open. Warmth spread through his chest as his mother nodded. ''Wow...'' Sasuke smiled softly and went back to eating, this time much more uplifted.

Mikoto smiled happy that her words had uplifted her youngest son.


The two days went by quickly. It was about 8 PM and night had fallen when Itachi was making his way back home in his normal clothing, his new Anbu Armor sealed into a sealing scroll that he was carrying home with him. He had to be checked out by a medical shinobi to heal a few of his small injuries before showering and cleaning up as well as reporting in for the mission.

Itachi climbed the front porch of his home and unlocked the door with his key before opening the door and entering. ''Mother, im home.'' Itachi said loud enough for his mother to hear. He removed his shinobi sandles and walked into the kitchen where his mouth gave him a hug and welcomed him back.

''Welcome home Itachi, I hope everything went okay with your mission.'' Mikoto said smiling. Her features then showed concern. ''Itachi, we need to talk about something.'' She said seriously.

Itachi frowned but nodded.


Sasuke hadn't even realized his brother had gotten home yet. He was watching cartoon's on the TV in his bedroom from his bed when he got a knock on the door. ''Yea mom?'' Sasuke asked over the TV.

''Its me Sasuke, not mother.'' Itachi said as he stepped into the room, a small smile on his face.

Sasuke's eyes widened as he heard his brother's voice. He turned his head and smiled brightly when he saw him. ''Anki! Your home!'' Sasuke shouted as he got up, the TV ignored as he jogged over to his older brother and wrapped his arms around his middle. ''How was your mission Itachi? Tell me about it tell me about it!'' Sasuke begged as he looked up hopefully.

Itachi chuckled and ran his finger's through his little brother's hair as he closed the door behind him. ''I promise I will Sasuke, lets sit down first.'' Itachi said smiling. Sasuke nodded and pulled his brother to his bed where he jumped onto it and moved to the side for his brother to get in. Itachi sat down on the bed before pulling his legs up and sitting cross legged on the bed. ''I wanted to say something first Sasuke.'' Itachi said while his little brother leaned against his side.

Sasuke frowned as he looked up at Itachi before smiling a bit. ''Okay sure. What is it?'' Sasuke asked as he crossed his legs like his brother. He sensed that it was something important.

Itachi smiled and looked down at his brother. ''I wanted to apologize about breaking my promise and being mean to you as well that morning. I dont mean to treat you like your a pest Sasuke. I was just becoming the shinobi I had to be that morning, I dont mean the bad things or feelings I say or give when im like that. So dont go thinking that your just a pest. Your my little brother, and I love you very much. Its why I am a Shinobi.'' Itachi said as he wrapped an arm around his little brother's shoulders to hold him close.

Sasuke's eyes had widened for a moment when he first heard what his brother was saying but he smiled a moment later and hugged his brother back. ''I understand, but I accept your apology Itachi.'' Sasuke said gently as he breathed in his brother's scent, it always relaxed him. His brother could be scary, but that was only when he was getting into and in that Shinobi mode.

Sasuke smiled and looked up at his brother. ''Itachi, can you tell me about your mission now. Pleeeeeeaaaseeee you promised!'' Sasuke said bouncing up and down.

Itachi chuckled and held his brother down so he wasnt bouncing. ''Okay okay I will, just dont bounce yourself out of bed. So, we were in Rain Country, it was a complete downpour and we were soaked in mud. Me and my men were searching for a long lost artifact that dated back hundreds of years...''


Next Chapter Will Include Bare Butts and Brotherly Wrestling~