A/N: I've been toying with an idea for a while. This is a result of that.

Blanket disclaimer: None of the Naruto characters are mine.

Story art belongs to Hanyouda deviantart


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Icarus was known for his love of the Sun.

Of a God with fire underneath his skin and stars in his eyes.

Of a heart that glowed.

Trapped high in his tower, Icarus only knew of the soft warmth of Apollo.

The wax winged mortal had loved too much and flew too close.

He fell to the earth in a tangle of charred wings and a broken heart.

With the realization that a God cannot love without burning everything He touches.

And in that moment, Itachi learned all he needed about love.

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