Naruto woke up as soon as he was sure that his fiance was sound asleep. He pulled the strong arms that were around him off. "I'm sorry Itachi." Naruto whispered as he got out of bed. He put on his ANBU attire and left the familiar feeling of their room. Feeling the night breeze against his body Naruto drew his sword. He set off on his last mission, the death of the branch of the Uchiha clan.
Sasuke woke up in the middle of the night and walked down to the kitchen to get a glass of water. He had made a wrong turn some where and was now in the branch family quarters. A 'thump' had stopped him in his tracks as he saw a figure about his height drag his bloody family members into a pile. As quiet as he tried to be Sasuke tripped and fell onto the floor. The boy finally noticed his presence and looked him straight in the eye red eyes gleaming demonically in the moonlight. Sasuke did the only thing he could think about, he screamed.
Itachi sat up straight in his bed when he heard a scream coming from across the hall. Noticing that Naruto wasn't beside him he quickly ran towards the source of the scream, only to find his brother and the bodies of the branch clan. Makoto and Fugaku suddenly entered the room. Without wasting time Makoto went to comfort Sasuke as Fugaku just stood there. "So it has finally ended." he spoke at last. "What do you mean father?" Itachi asked watching Makoto take Sasuke out of the room. "They tried to kill us, but before they could someone informed your mother and I of it. He killed them all to save our lives even if it meant he would be considered a traitor." Fugaku sighed. Itachi thought for a few moments. He knew few people who could accomplish the task and even fewer who knew the Uchihas that well to have snuck into the compound unnoticed. After a few more moments he paled as he finally remembered that Naruto was missing and made the connection. "Was it Naruto?" Itachi's voice cracked. Fugaku only nodded solemnly as he performed the signs for a kanton jutsu to burn the bodies. Itachi dashed off to find his lover before it was to late, tears already starting to form at the corners of the once coldhearted Uchiha's eyes.
The Hokage looked up from his paperwork as the door was slammed open by a distressed and angry looking Itachi Uchiha. "Where is Naruto?!" Itachi demanded glaring at the old man. "Naruto left a few minutes ago turning in his keys and ANBU uniform and didn't tell me where he was going. He should be out of fire country by now though." Sarutobi sighed. "Why didn't you stop him Hokage sama?!" Itachi asked calming down a little. Sarutobi's aged eyes showed sadnessas he replied "I didn't stop him because he was assigned a new mission soon after. He told me to give you this." Sarutobi pulled out a scroll and handed it to Itachi. Itachi unraveled the scroll and started to read.
Itachi,
If you are reading this then I'm sorry I had to leave without saying goodbye. I love you and the others so much that it hurt when I found out what they were planning. If you ever need me send a summon and I will come. I know! Let's play a game Tachi! If you can find me without truly looking for me I'll come home! The time limit is as long as our love lasts.
- Love Naruto
P.S. Don't blame anyone about me leaving. Tell Shika and Hina I said goodbye.
When Itachi finished reading though his heart didn't feel as empty as it did before he still shed tears not caring if anyone saw. Sarutobi just smiled and thought of the events that would happen in the future as he crossed his arms.
