A/N: This contains yaoi/ yuri. If you don't like it, don't read. This fanfic is written in honour of opaque_fantasy's birthday.

Beyond the Gates of Hell

Prologue

A scream echoed across the endless stretch of fiery red mountains and voidless black sky. In the middle of the area, an active volcano sat, spitting flaming boulders every few seconds. A black-robed figure stood at the mouth of the volcano, carrying a bright orange briefcase at his side. Another scream echoed across the dark area, coming from the magma in the volcano.

The black figure sighed before he raised his free hand up towards the sky. A second later, a long chain appeared from the middle of the volcano and floated up into the black clouds in the sky. The metal chain continued pulling upwards until the end of the chain appeared followed by a skeleton hand, then body.

The undead skeleton hung on the chain, clicking its teeth rapidly, as if it was trying to speak. A moment later, a gust of wind blew towards the skeleton and surrounded it with high speed.

As the wind twisted and turned around the skeleton, pieces of human flesh and blood flew towards it and embedded itself on the skeleton. During its progess in returning to its true form, the undead being struggled in agony as parts of its body sewed themselves together in the most painful way possible. Soon after, the clicking of teeth was replaced with a man's screams of torture.

The figure gave a wicked grin at the man and laughed mockingly at him. "Well, well, well, Uchiha-san, I think it's safe to say that you're getting used to your punishment here at this hell hole, hm?"

Uchiha Itachi stared emotionlessly at the figure and said, "I deserve this punishment."

The figure smiled evilly. "Oh, yes you do, Uchiha-san. But I'm starting to think that you are enduring all this pain just so you could protect someone else. A certain loved one of yours perhaps."

At that, Itachi's head snapped up. Anger and hatred flooded his face. "DON'T YOU DARE TOUCH HIM!"

The figure smiled amusedly at him and said, "Oh, don't worry Uchiha-san, as I have no intentions on hurting him. I just want to give a present for the youngest Uchiha."

Itachi glared at him, confused.

The figure's grin widened. "Just 3 birthday wishes."