A/N: I know I should update something else... But I couldn't get this idea outta my head. This is NOT a sequel to anything.
February 9
Dear Itachi,
Madara told me the truth. I wish I could say that he lied, that he only tried to turn me against Konohagakure. But I know I would be wrong.
Sometimes I feel like I'm still seven years old. Sometimes when I wake up, I think that I can still hear mom make breakfast in the kitchen. When I walk down the stairs in our old home, I think I can still see you discussing clan business with father. There's a newspaper on the table.
But when I blink, I'm alone again. And I cry, because there's still a newspaper on the table. The news is the same, only the date had changed.
Sasuke.
February 16
Dear Sasuke,
You did the right thing, returning with Naruto to Konoha. He is your best friend, and he is a far better brother to you than I ever was. Take care of your friends, Sasuke. They won't last forever.
Childhood is the happiest time in life. With no responsibilities and duties, you are free to do whatever you want to. I was a child until my seventh birthday. Just like you.
I tried to keep Madara away from you. I didn't succeed. Still, please be happy, for both of us.
Your brother, Itachi
March 2
Dear Itachi,
I'm sorry for replying this late, but last mission was hard. It was a solo mission to the land of snow. And can you believe that Naruto made me go to the hokage to check my mental status? He said that I've been acting odd. Tsunade told me to eat some creepy red pills. No way that I'm eating them. They look like something Orochimaru would've come up with. And I'm fine!
These letters actually makes me feel better about the whole Uchiha complot thing. At least they're better than Tsunade's pills.
Sasuke
March 11
Dear Sasuke,
I'm sure your friends only mean well. Still, never eat something you don't trust.
I've been to the land of snow once. All I remember is that it's real cold up there. Do you recall that never melting ice star I bought for you there? Maybe you don't, you were so young then.
Are you still living in the old Uchiha quarters? Perhaps that's why Naruto brought you to the hokage. It isn't healthy to live somewhere your family was slaughtered.
I miss you, Sasuke. You've always been precious to me. All I want is to see you smile.
Your brother, Itachi
March 24
Dear Itachi,
You're right about where I'm living. And just because you commented that, I'm moving out. Naruto looked surprised when I told him that, he kind of wondered where I got the idea. But I didn't tell him about these letters, he wouldn't believe me. Because he doesn't know the truth.
While I was stowing the few things I had, I saw the star you mentioned. It lay in a small drawer in the kitchen, together with that necklace you're always wearing. When did it get there? I thought you had it on while we were fighting. Never mind.
I miss you too. And I'm practicing smiling every day, so that you can see me smile when we meet.
Sasuke
March 30
Dear Sasuke,
Naruto seems like a good kid.
Keep the star close to you, it brings luck. And the necklace…I wanted you to have it someday.
You know, a smile has to be genuine. It's not something you can perfect by practicing. You have to be happy to smile properly.
Your brother, Itachi
April 5
Dear Itachi,
Naruto is annoying. He keeps visiting me in my new house twice a week. He thinks I need someone to talk to.
Are you sure the star brings luck? My missions are only getting harder. Tsunade said that I can have some days off after next mission. I don't know if I should feel lucky or not.
When did you become expert on smiling? I've never really seen you smile. Only during our fight. By the way, what happened to you aftermath?
Sasuke
April 10
Dear Sasuke,
I'm not good at smiling. I think I've only smiled once or twice in my whole life. How many times have you seen me smile?
What happened to me? Well…I'm not allowed to tell you. All I can say is that I'm more peaceful than ever. Being a shinobi is hard, no matter what rank.
Seriously Sasuke, are you happy?
Your brother, Itachi
April 19
Dear Itachi
I'm not sure if I'm happy or not right now. My life has always been miserable.
You always smiled when we were younger. Or did you mean genuine smiles? Well, once during our fight. And once when you gave me the ice star. I'm still keeping it with me.
Naruto is getting on my nerves. He wants to know what I'm writing on. Don't worry, I won't tell him. He'll only scold me for not taking my pills.
Sasuke
April 23
Dear Sasuke,
Be kind to Naruto. He has gone through a lot to get you home. Now he only wants to make sure that you're alright.
You know that you probably are the most powerful ninja in the five great nations, right? At the age of sixteen, you have achieved the goals that every child in the academy, and every shinobi before you would die to be proud of. You're a hero, Sasuke. But are you happy?
Your brother, Itachi
May 1
Dear brother,
I haven't thought of my age too much these days. I'm sixteen, but feel like an old man.
I've decided. I'm not happy.
Please, could I meet you someday? I need to get away from Konoha and Naruto. I need to be the normal teenager I never was, and I know that Narutos pity won't help. I need my brother. Please?
Sasuke
May 2
Precious little brother,
I'm truly sorry.
Eat the pill I attached, and you'll be able to see me.
Don't worry little brother. I'll help you smile again.
Your brother, Itachi.
Later that day, Naruto found the great Uchiha Sasuke on the floor in the new built house. He was lying in a pile of blank notepapers, his hand was clutching a small ice blue star, around his neck was a necklace with three rings. He was smiling.