Vanitas: Alright. I finally finished editing this fan-fic I've been working for a while. I got greatly hooked on KakaIta or ItaKaka, whatever. Absolutely
love the pairing.
Kakashi: Do I get to kiss Itachi in this one?
Itachi: *whimpers*
Vanitas: NO! You won't kiss sweet Itachi. You have to win his trust and love first after being a moronic and pride-loving douche. *Pets Itachi*
Itachi: :3
Sasuke: Vanitas does not own us or anything related to Naruto in general. Otherwise, this anime would be nothing but Yaoi. Naruto belongs to
Masashi Kishimoto.
Itachi: *smiles* On with the story.
Summary:
Sasuke realizes his mistake in killing his brother after being told the Truth by Madara Uchiha (Tobi). Feeling his guilt devouring his heart, Sasuke races back to the
ruins of the Uchiha Hideout, and finds his brother alive, but barely clinging to to save Itachi, Sasuke risks his freedom as a missing-nin by traveling to
Konoha, and has an unexpected reunion with his former team and sensei. Itachi Uchiha, upon recovering from his injuries, crosses paths with a lover that abandoned
him eight years ago, several days before the Massacre of the Uchiha regret for what he had done years ago, Kakashi Hatake attempts to win back the
heart of former lover, but must win his trust first, and prove to a certain brother that the love he has for the former Akatsuki is nothing but pure and true.
~Sasuke's P.O.V. ~
I have never been so disgusted with myself. I had nearly killed my only family, my
older brother, Itachi Uchiha. All this time, Itachi had been the gentle brother I always
loved when I was a child. For years, I had seen my brother as nothing but a criminal,
who must be destroyed by my hand. However, now, I know the truth behind the
Massacre of the Uchiha Clan. Itachi killed our clan to prevent a Fourth Shinobi War;
Shimura Danzo was the one ordered him to carry out the deed. My brother had tried to
convince our father to reconsider his decision in attacking Konoha. Sadly, Fugaku
refused, he wanted everyone to suffer the same pain he faced when the Uchiha Clan
had been accused of summoning the Nine-tailed Fox to destroy The Leaf Village.
It's dishonorable. I had never knew my father had plotted to do such a thing, and
to think that I had yearned for his recognition. When he had at last praised me and
acknowledged my skills, it was only to see if I was capable of being his "Trump Card"
when Itachi turned against him. I had been foolish. I believed all the lies my mother
told me about father speaking only of me when the two were alone. Plus, if I had
become father's Trump Card, what would have become of Itachi? Would father have
disposed of my brother? I rather not think what could have happened if Itachi had not
slaughtered our clan. I suppose I should be both grateful and saddened. Grateful that
my brother was loyal enough to Konoha to protect it from our father, and beg the Third
Hokage to keep the truth from me and ensure my safety as well, but saddened knowing
that our clan is gone, and I had desired to kill my only brother because of it.
A member of Akatsuki, Konan, offered to cure my brother of his illness, but in
exchange, I would look after Itachi and help him adjust to his new life. I did not know
what the blunette meant by those words, but once she cured Itachi's illness with Karin's
help, she relieved that my brother had gone blind in the midst of our battle. My heart
had froze at the news, I knew there had to be a reason for Itachi's fail in dodging much
of my attacks successfully; however, I did not expect that the reason would be that he
was blind from overusing his Mangekyo Sharingan. 'Take care of Itachi. He truly loves
you.' Konan had said. By the glimmer in her amber eyes, I could tell that she had
developed romantic feelings towards Itachi after her beloved Pain had disappeared. I
promised the beautiful blunette that I would take care of Itachi and protect him with
my life. Before taking her leave, Konan smiled and said "When Itachi awakens, and
you both are safely in Konoha. Tell him Pain and Konan had never seen an Akatsuki
member shine as bright as him." With those simple words, Konan disappeared in a
whirlwind of paper butterflies, leaving me with my precious brother unconscious in my
arms. Night had fallen, and we had yet to reach Konoha. Karin informed me that
Itachi would need to be hospitalized for a few days in order for him to fully recuperate
from the surgery she and Konan had performed on him.
I love my brother. I always have, I just never realized that all the hate I kept inside
was a disguise to keep the love I still had towards my brother locked away. I could
never truly hate Itachi even after everything he had done. I guess, the bond we created
years ago, is still as strong as it was before, if not, perhaps it has grown stronger. "I'll
get you to Konoha safely, Itachi. Count on it." I knew I wasn't going to receive an
answer from him, but speaking to him even though he is unconscious reminds me that
I am another step closer to having my older brother, my hero, back. The truth I had
been told changed the way I saw the world. A world I would have lived in all alone if
Madara had not revealed Itachi's secrets to me. The world I know is cruel and ugly, but
now that I have my brother in my arms, it appears to be beautiful and fair to all. Had
the world always been this endearing, or was it my thirst for vengeance that caused me
to see the world as a cold and dark place? "Not matter what happens...I'll protect
you...Aniki." I whispered softly, burying my face in my precious brother's soft raven
hair, drinking in his scent, which never failed to comfort me.
The sun had risen, and we continued our journey to The Village Hidden in the
Leaves. The morning was beautiful and serene, but it did not ease the burning pain in
my heart each time I gazed at my brother's face. The bruises and sword slashes I had
left on his once flawless complexion had yet to heal. He looked at peace, how long has
it been since I had seen him so innocent and vulnerable? "Hey Sasuke. We got
company." I heard Suigetsu say, in his usual semi-non-caring tone. I grimaced when I
met stunned bright blue eyes and a pair of emerald hues. Ironic that I would meet with
my former teammates with my brother lying unconscious on my back.
"So it's true...You did not kill Itachi after all." I tightened my hold on Itachi when
Kakashi lazily stepped into the clearing, reading that ridiculous novel, Make-Out
Paradise. Sometimes I wonder if he would become a serious perv from the influence of
that book. However, who am I to judge, I have never even read the book, nor do I plan
to. "I'm not here to hurt Itachi. Judging by the glare of your eyes, it would seem you
know something we don't." Kakashi never failed to read me like an open scroll. I
suppose he is not called "a genius" for nothing. Still, that does not mean I would not
hesitate to attack them if they as much as harm a single strand of raven hair on Itachi's
head. Juugo, Karin, and Suigetsu had understood my body language, and positioned
themselves before me. Karin on my left, Suigetsu, sword at the ready, on my right, and
gentle Juugo stood protectively between me and my former team. The trio were
graciously loyal, and could see that Itachi was very precious to me, in short words, they
would do anything in my name and benefit. "Sasuke. Believe you me. If I had wanted
to hurt Itachi, wouldn't I have done so in mere seconds." I can hear the honesty in his
words, Kakashi would never attack anyone unless they were deemed a threat to his
students and/or Konoha. Yet, I cannot let my guard down. Itachi's life is in my hands,
and I do not intend to disappoint my aniki.
To my surprise, Kakashi, Naruto, and Sakura discarded all of their weapons across
the forest floor. I was even amazed to see Kakashi's perverted book lying on top of the
pile of kunais and shurikens. So, Kakashi was not lying. He must be serious to even
toss his beloved book on a pile of weapons; Kakashi has never lied about not harming
anyone, and perhaps he never will; therefore, I can only assume it is safe to trust my
former sensei and teammates. "How do I know you won't attack Itachi when my back
is turned?" I did not care if what I had said offended them, but I cannot fully trust my
former sensei and teammates knowing my brother is labeled as a wanted S-rank
criminal in Konoha. "Sasuke. You have every right not trust us and believe anything I
say, but believe this when I tell you that we will not harm Itachi in any way. We will
even listen to what you have to say, and try to understand your reasons for protecting
your brother." Kakashi was sincere as were Naruto and Sakura. How could I not
believe his words. The honesty that signed in his eyes was proof enough. Sakura has
not attacked me in a fit of frustration for leaving the village, and Naruto has not
attempted to drag me back home by force. They all still had faith that I would come to
my senses and return to Konoha, or backtrack there with them willingly. "Alright...I
trust you...However, if I even see one scratch on Itachi's face, and discover that it was
one of you. I will be forced to take drastic measures."
Since arriving in Konoha, I had never left Itachi's side. Tsunade had allowed my
brother and I to return to the village when I revealed the Elders' secret to her. I had
assumed she would have desired us to prove ourselves loyal to Konoha, but the
sympathetic glow in her eyes showed how much she truly understood. Many of the
village's citizens were not pleased with the last remaining Uchihas returning, especially
Itachi. They do not know the truth behind the Massacre of the Uchiha clan, nor
did they believe Itachi deserved the medical treatment Tsunade had been giving him.
However, no one attempted to go against her, she was the Hokage after all, and is
considered the most powerful kunoichi in the world. Even I, an Uchiha, would not go
against such a gentle but commanding woman. "Itachi will be fine. Whoever gave him
these injuries meant business; however, a bit of rest, blood transfusion, and my medical
jutsu, and he will be back in top form in no time." Spoke the Godaime in an assuring
tone. I was grateful that my brother would recover, but ashamed of myself. It is my
fault he is in the hospital in the first place, and in need of Tsunade's superior medical
skills. I have disappointed my mother and father, disgraced the Uchiha name, but worst
of all, I had severely injured the one person who acknowledge me, and only thought of
me all his life. 'Forgive me, Itachi. Forgive me.'
~Flashback (Normal P.O.V.)~
"Big Brother. You're amazing. I want to be a strong shinobi just like you."
Gleefully chirped a young 8-year-old Sasuke. His onyx eyes staring admirably at his
older brother, Itachi. To him, Itachi was the greatest shinobi who ever lived. No one
could surpass his older brother in terms of strength, speed, intelligence, and skill in
Taijutsu, Ninjutsu, Genjutsu, and weapon coordination. Itachi was the definition of
perfection. Sasuke loved Itachi very much, but sometimes felt greatly jealous of his
brother's genius, and the undivided attention their father gave him. He wanted
recognition from Fugaku as Itachi received, yet Sasuke never received the praise he
deeply yearned from his father. "Become a strong shinobi in your own way, Sasuke."
Spoke Itachi, snapping his younger brother out of his thoughts. "Remember this one
thing, Sasuke. You do not need the praise of others in order to prove you are skilled
shinobi. All you need is prove to yourself that you are and will become a powerful
shinobi. Plus, in my eyes, you are and will be an outstanding ninja, Otouto."
~Flashback End~
Itachi had fallen into a coma after we had arrived in Konoha, so Tsunade says. She
had clarified that it had been because of the massive amount of blood he had lost, and
the injuries he had sustained as well. I had not realized how much I had injured my
brother until Tsunade had surveyed the damage. Five broken ribs, burns bordering
both forearms down to the palms of his hands, a deep sword wound in his abdominal,
a deep gash on his right thigh, a small cut on his right cheek, and a sprained ankle.
These were the injuries I had given my beloved older brother. Consequently, it will be
my responsibility to tend to Itachi's every need when he awakens. The Godaime had
promised me that she would try and discover a cure for my brother's blindness, until
then I had decided to be Itachi's eyes. "Don't worry, Aniki. As your Otouto, I will
protect you as you protected me, no matter what." I held my brother's hand tightly in
my own, grimacing at the feel of the bandages around his hand beneath my palm. I
shakily ran my opposite hand through his long raven hair, which had been freed of its
hair tie. My brother's hair was softer than I imagined, beautiful in other words,
perhaps beautifuler than our mother's ever was.
Six weeks went by, and Itachi had at last awakened. I remained by his side, never
once leaving this room. The blood I had donated to my brother had been enough to
replace the ounces of blood he had lost in our riot. He was frightened, looking
feverishly around the room, too afraid to acknowledge my presence. Itachi had grown
more anxious when he touched the bandages around his eyes; the trembling of his
form, and the water droplets trailing from beneath the bandages stabbed my heart. I
had never seen him so mortified. "Aniki..." I gently called to him, carefully placing my
hands on the sides of his face. My eyes softened when he cringed under my touch. I
did not move any further until he slowly relaxed, his shivering barely visible, and
hyperventilation completely disappearing.
"Otouto?" His voice was cautious with a hint of anxiety. His bandaged hands
shakily found my face, palms brushing my cheeks lightly. "I'm here, aniki." I assured
him, taking his hands from my face and clutching them gently in mine. He shivered
slightly, but soon relaxed when I pulled him slowly into an embrace. "No one is going
to hurt you. All of Konoha knows the truth. You're safe now." I felt Itachi tremble in
my arms, and soon found my shoulder soaked with his tears. I could clearly see that he
Had been under a lot of stress, and keeping his emotions locked away for so long had
finally taken its toll. I allowed Itachi to let everything out, he needed this
enlightenment, and I was going to be the pillar that kept him steady, and the one to
comfort him when he cries. My big brother needs me, and I will not abandon him. No,
not how our parents, Konoha, and his former lover, who I have yet to discover and
learn the name of, had done years ago. "I love you, Itachi, and I won't let anyone hurt
you. Never again." Itachi's cries begun to die down, and I felt his arms tighten. He was
like a child, clinging to a parent, begging for protection, kindness, and love. This is
what my mother and father had failed to give him, they never treated him like a son;
Itachi felt as though he was only paid mind because he was "The Pride of the Uchiha
Clan". It was all everyone had seen him as, a genius, and future leader of the clan,
everyone except me.
~Kakashi's P.O.V. ~
"Why...why was I not good enough?" I heard someone say beneath the large tree I
was reading in. I peeked below the branch I had sat myself on and saw him. Itachi,
sitting near the tree, his legs pulled to his chest, and arms wrapped around his knees.
The wind caressed his beautiful long raven hair. Why had I abandon such beauty all
those years ago. I had known his father had not allowed him a glimmer of happiness in
his life, and I had selfishly left him, taking the joy I had given him with me.
"Kakashi..." I cringed at the sound of my name, did he know I was here? I remained
silent, watching my beloved raven pull a small plush from inside his coat. The same
plush I had given him on the day of our 7 month anniversary. I had long thought he
had disowned the mini me plush years ago, but there it was, in his hands, being stroked
by smooth slender fingers. "...Did...Did you even love me?" There they were. The very
words I never wanted to hear from his lips. I loved him, I truly loved him, yet I
dispassionately abandoned him. Left him alone in the cruel world his father laid before
him.
I watched silently as my little raven lifted a beautifully crafted ebony flute to his
smooth and soft pastel pink lips. The melodies that left the flute were beautiful, but
filled with such sadness. I chose my pride as a shinobi over an innocent child who
longed for affection. He was only thirteen at the time; however, that was no excuse for
what I had done to him. My heart tightened at the sight of the tears streaming down his
beautiful face. "Kakashi..." His voice was so broken and empty. My little raven
shouldn't be suffering this way. I realized the very same night that leaving him was the
gravest mistake I ever made. I can still remember his crescent fallen gaze when I told
him we could no longer be together. He may have been a child back them, but now, he
is an adult, a beautiful man lost in the world that had once shun him. I felt greater
guilt after witnessing what my actions had caused.
~Flashback (Normal P.O.V.) ~
Itachi was frozen in shock. His mind still attempting to process what had just
occurred. The clouds roared as rain commenced to drown the training grounds.
"Itachi. We can't be together anymore." Kakashi had said in a calm tone.
"Wha-What? But Kakashi I thought we-" Responded Itachi, trying his best to control
his emotions.
"Itachi. I am 22-years old. Nine years your senior. I am a shinobi, and I won't
jeopardize it by fooling around with a child." Confessed Kakashi, brushing his spiky
silver hair back with his fingerless glove hand.
"Kakashi..." Whimpered Itachi. He shivered not only from the cold, but in pain as
well. He clenched the front of his anbu vest, attempting to dull the pain in his
shattering heart. "Please Kakashi. Don't-Don't leave me." Begged the young anbu
captain. "Please Kakashi, I love you." Cried Itachi, gripping his beloved lover's arm.
"I'm sorry, Itachi. I don't love you." Kakashi said, pushing his now former lover's
hands off his arm, and began to walk away. Leaving the beautiful raven-haired ninja
broken hearted under the harsh storm.
Kakashi stopped near the door of his apartment. Realization dawning him. What
had he done?! He broke the heart of a gentle child who loved him, and told said child
'he did not love him'. "Itachi..." Mumbled Kakashi, jumping across the rooftops in
haste, going as fast as he could, back to where he had abandon the young teen. In the
storm, heartbroken and alone. Kakashi raced to the Uchiha Compound after finding
that Itachi had left the training grounds. He halted several feet away when he caught
sight of his former lover standing in the rain, drenched to the bone.
"Nii-san?" Called Sasuke, noticing his brother frozen outside. He stood a few feet
away from the house unmoving. "Aniki? Are you okay?" Asked the small Uchiha. His
soft onyx eyes growing wide when his older brother swayed and soon collapsed
unkindly onto the cold ground. "Itachi!" Screamed Sasuke, rushing out of the house
to his brother's side. Fugaku and Mikoto hurried out of the kitchen upon hearing their
youngest son's cry. The Uchiha couple found Sasuke outside in the rain, shaking his
brother, who laid unconscious o the ground, and screaming at the top of his lungs for
Itachi to wake.
"Itachi!" Cried Fugaku and Mikoto in horror. The two rushed to their sons,
anxiety growing within their hearts as they took in their eldest son's form. Fugaku
gathered Itachi in his arms, and held him flush against his chest. He cringed when his
hands met his son's icy shoulders; Fugaku felt his heart sink as Itachi shivered in his
arms. His breaths coming out as small clouds and tears flowing down his young face.
"Itachi." Softly called Fugaku, resting his hand against Itachi's forehead. The leader
of the Uchiha Clan cursed under his breath, feeling his precious child's forehead
burning under his palm. 'He has a fever.' Fugaku thought bitterly, slipping his forearm
beneath Itachi's legs, and quickly carrying his sick son into the house.
Sasuke watched sorrowfully at his aniki. Itachi laid beneath several blankets to
warm his shivering body, cheeks a rosy hue, and sweat drenching his raven hair,
causing his bangs to cling to his face. The youngest Uchiha dipped the cloth in the
bowl of water his mother had placed by the nightstand, wringing it lightly until the
water droplets ceased; Sasuke dabbed at his brother's face and neck, trying his hardest
to cool the burning skin. "Sasuke?" The small Uchiha stopped and gazed into his
brother's half-lidded obsidian eyes. He brushed his brother's sweaty bangs from his
face. Sasuke dipped the cloth into the water once more, and placed it gently over
Itachi's burning forehead.
Kakashi stood in the tree near Itachi's room crying. He felt so ashamed of himself.
The young anbu captain was now sick with fever for standing in the freezing rain.
Itachi was ill and it was all his fault. Kakashi sobbed softly, covering his tear-filled eyes
with his right hand and balancing himself in the tree with the other against the trunk.
"I'm so sorry, Itachi. Forgive me, my little raven. I do love you." Cried Kakashi, his
voice breaking at the sight of his ex-lover's flushed cheeks and tired eyes. He had
carelessly left Itachi, and this was his punishment, seeing his beloved raven bedridden
with fever. Kakashi could see the look on his sensei's face through the dark sky. Minato
was utterly disappointed in Kakashi. These were the consequences of his actions.
Watch his young anbu captain suffer from fever, and never be able to hold the
beautiful raven-haired ninja in his arms again.
~Flashback End~
Even to this day, merely seeing him in pain stabs my heart. I had tried to get close
to him after he recovered from the fever, but he always turned and ran away. The night
when he was to slaughter the Uchiha Clan, I had tried to make it to the compound
before he begun, but it was already too late. Itachi had vanished from the village after I
arrived. I had lost him once again. My beautiful raven had slipped through my fingers,
running from the life he had lived, and keeping a great distance from me. I wished to
take it all back, but one cannot change the past, they can only shape their future. The
future I envision is with Itachi by my side, as it should have been years ago.
Vanitas: Phew. That was exhausting. Alright please review and be nice. It's my first ItaKaka. Peace out Fan-fictionists.
