Crimson Tears
By Boejangles
Summary: Itachi takes Naruto with him when he leaves the village, with Akatsuki as their destination. With lies and deception around each corner will one soul make it through this maze? When betrayal changes Naruto both physically and emotionally can Akatsuki train Naruto to the point he can reach his goal? When he returns to Konaha what would the reaction be? Can Naruto live up to his dream to keep his promises to those he holds most dear? Or does fate have a twisted hold on destiny? One soul, Naruto, has sworn to find out.
Chapter One: Come with me
A man with long raven hair in a low ponytail stood in the doorway looking at the scene before him. A man and woman, once known as his father and mother, lay dead in a pool of their own blood. In front of these two bodies was a small boy bent over clutching his head and screaming.
The man, who actually appeared to be in his younger teens, turned and walked away from the scene. He had one more thing to do before his mission was complete.
He had to leave to Uchiha compound before the ANBU arrived. He took off towards a small apartment building. Used to house orphans after the attack three years ago. He was glad for his personal ANBU training that let him slip into the shadows unnoticed.
He stood in front of the building before jumping onto a window ledge on the second floor. He had already planned this all out in his head. The screen was popped off with ease and was set to the side. Barely placing his fingers on the glace he slid it open.
He jumped into the room making his way across the floor. Sensing movement he wondered what the boy was doing up this late. He paused hidden in the doorway as a small boy fumbled with a pot of boiling water trying to pour it into a small ramen cup, but having trouble not only getting it in the cup, but all over the counter. He suddenly jerked his head up knocking over his food and dropping the pan. The boy seemed to suddenly tense up and the boy in the shadows wondered what had happened.
The boy was visibly shaking, "I…if," The boy gulped as if to steady his voice which still came out shaky, "If you are here to hurt me, please come out and do it." The young teen cocked an eyebrow at this before stepping out of the shadows. The young boy turned to face him before bringing his arms up to protect his head and face. In a way that would be surprisingly effective, which would only prove to the point he was used to getting beat.
The young teen however reached a hand in front of the boy, "I'm not going to hurt you Naruto." The teen had seen and read the boys file in the Hokage's office.
The small boy moved his arms away and looked as if he was shocked. "Who…who are you?"
"I am Itachi Uchia and a friend. Now we must be going. We are going somewhere safe where no one will hurt you." Naruto's eyes were filled with hope the three year old desperately strived for. Itachi motioned for the boy to take his hand. Naruto looked at the older boy's hand wondering weather or not to take it. Then slowly he reached out grabbing Itachi's hand.
The older on smiled scooping up the small boy, "Okay lets go." He ran to the window before turning and making a few hand signs causing the small apartment to erupt in flames. The smaller boy gasped at this. "It's so they think that you are dead and don't come after us to hurt you." Naruto nodded at this not wanting to be hurt anymore and they ran along the street and into the woods. The younger of the two rested his head against the bigger ones shoulder before tiredness took him over.
Itachi had run practically all night carrying the boy to avoid being captured. He finally stopped when reaching a small den where he was told to wait.
In the morning Itachi watched over the sleeping boy waiting for his guide. It was an hour after he got up that he felt someone approach. With this he slipped out a kunai.
"Itachi?" A deep voice said more then asked as a man appeared from the bushes. "I am Kisame, I will be your guide." Itachi put away his kunai before standing up. Kisame looked at the boy, "So that's the kid huh?"
Itachi gave a nod looking at the still sleeping boy. "So shall we get going?" He asked before nudging the boy.
Naruto not happy with being moved groaned before sitting up. As he opened his eyes and adjusted to the scene he clutched the blanket that was covering him in fear as his eyes met Kisame's.
"Yeah we should get going." He looked down at the boy, "Hey runt. The name's Kisame, what's yours?"
"N…Naruto," The blonde said quietly.
"Alright already we have to get moving. I could only throw off the enemy so much that we don't know when they could show up next." Itachi spoke softly.
Naruto nodded and stood up. He was still in his oversized white T-shirt and orange shorts that went past his knees from the night before. Along with a silver chain just visible from under the shirt. His hair was in disorder and his eyes sparkled with curiosity.
"Hey mister," Naruto addressed Kisame, "Did you know you're blue?"
The said blue man's eyebrow twitched, "Of course I know I'm blue, kid! And I know I have gills and razor sharp teeth!" He let out before rubbing his temples. "Alright lets get moving."
Naruto was shocked by the blue mans out burst and went silent. Itachi raised an eyebrow slightly amused at the two's display. He then finished packing up the things and picked Naruto up piggyback style. "Okay we are ready."
With that they set off, Kisame always a few steps ahead. He had explained where they were going and estimated it would take two days if they only stopped once and kept at a fast pace. After a few hours they were finally out of fire country.
Naruto took this time to look in wonder at the scenery even though it was flashing by fast. He had never left the village before. He hadn't even explored the entire village itself.
They continued running until the sun began to set and decided to make camp.
"Okay this place looks good and anyone that was following you is now gone." Kisame said finally sitting down and leaning against a tree.
Itachi set down the boy before sitting on the ground. They had both taken turns carrying the boy.
Naruto happy to be back on the ground started running around to collect wood like Itachi told him to. After gathering some sticks he ran back to Itachi and dropped them at his feet with a smile plastered on his face to show he was proud of himself.
"Okay, now go get some big rocks for a fire pit." Itachi said after smirking slightly at how much wood the twerp had gathered.
The 'twerp' was now rolling in the biggest rocks he could find and push. A little while later he fell backwards laying flat on the ground panting.
Kisame was smiling at the boy, the kids eyes held promise. He was moldable clay, perfect to become something great.
Itachi had thrown the wood into the stone ring and used a simple fire jutsu to light it. He glanced at the blonde who had regained his breath and was staring at the fire as if it was a mystical being. His eyes captivated and reflected the flames beauty. His spirit was so young and so pure.
Naruto's eyes fluttered shut and his body threatened to fall into the flames. Itachi's eyes widened, but before he could do anything Kisame had reached out and grabbed the kid's shoulder and moved him into a laying position. Itachi eyed him.
"What?" Kisame asked, "I think I might actually grow to like the twerp."
A/N: Hello everybody! Whew finally got that written. Been working on it for a while. Sorry if it is a little slow at first, but it gets better. It has a few touches of humor but in later chapters it turns darker, but it gets better. Don't worry this story should be able to make you laugh and cry! I mean he he enjoy and ignore the author who is talking. –Sheepish grin- he he just leave a review and tell me what you think. Look forward to the next chapter its coming!