This story is dedicated to Zach Gamble. He was a great friend, an amazing artist, and a wonderful human being. He always put a smile on my face and never failed to make me laugh. He will be sorely missed. :( May he rest in peace.
Disclaimer: If I owned Naruto, pink headed Uchiha's would have already taken over Konoha.
Prologue
Rain poured from the swollen, grey clouds as they meandered lazily across the twilight-darkened sky. A flash of lightning rent the sky and illuminated two black forms dancing around each other in a small clearing. Sparks ignited between the shadows whenever they touched. Another explosion of light brightened the heavens to reveal the figures had stopped moving and separated to opposite ends if the clearing. When the light faded the two dark forms launched toward each other with ferocious speed and the intent to kill. The smaller figure's hand was suddenly surrounded with a bright, blue glow that emitted the shrill calls of a thousand birds. The larger figure's tattered, black coat whipped behind him as the black tomoes swirled in its blood red eyes. A black-hilted kusanagi glinted evilly at its side. The two forms met and an explosion of light erupted from their collision. The forest encircling the clearing trembled from the force of the large blast.
When the dust cleared and the glow dissipated the two forms seemed to be attached. The smaller figure's hand was buried deep in the chest of the larger. However, the kusanagi held by the larger figure had pierced through the torso of the smaller form. A moment of silence passed before they pulled apart and collapsed to the ground. The slighter of the two groaned in pain as it lifted itself from the dirt and staggered over to the other. Weakly it pulled out a kunai and leaned over the prostrate form of its enemy. Long, ebony bangs fell over obsidian eyes as it placed the kunai against the base of the other body's throat.
"It's over, Itachi," it said as the sharp blade bit into pale flesh, "I've finally beaten you." A self-satisfied smirk spread across its face as blood welled up around the kunai. Itachi's eyelids slid shut, obscuring his deep crimson eyes. A pained sigh escaped his lips as he took a deep breath before reopening his eyes. The figure leaning over him jumped with surprise when it realized that blood red had faded to a dull, dark grey.
"Did you really?" Itachi replied. "From what I see, you're no better that me, Sasuke." The corner of his mouth turned up as he smirked at his younger brother. "You killed family just like I did. It seems that you've done exactly what I wanted-" A sharp, hacking cough racked his body and blood dripped from the corner of his mouth. His eyes faded to a pale grey as he whispered with his last breath. "You're just like me, a traitor-" another cough shook him. His lips parted as he tried to continue his speech, but his body betrayed him and seized up before going limp. Itachi head lolled to the side and his heart ceased to beat. Uchiha Itachi died but his unspoken words hung in the air, as if his spirit refused to leave until his torture of his brother was complete, 'and a murderer.' it whispered into Sasuke's ear.
Sasuke chuckled weakly before crumpling onto his side next to Itachi. "That's just like you, always needing to have the last word." He laughed again as black invaded his vision and darkness consumed him.
A/N: This is my first chapter story and I'm nervous about posting it. I haven't written anything in a while and I think it shows. I would very much love to have a beta reader so if you're willing please pm me. Other than that, thanks for reading and PLEASE REVIEW!!!