It's hard to understand human emotion. It's so unreasonable, unpredictable, and can't be reasoned with. I try my hardest to copy what i see in day to day life, but it's difficult. I'm a killer. Being understandable is no simple task. That's why it's important for me to keep up appearances...

I walk into the Konoha police station with my regular box of powdered donuts, so i can appeal to my co-workers. The first to great me when i step out of the main elevator is Neji. He's been a detective for three years now and has a tendency to scare off others. I don't hesitate though as I hold out the donuts and flip open the casing.

Why would i be afraid of him anyway? I am a cold hearted killer

"Donut?" Neji looks at me for a few moments, shrugs, then gingerly grabs one of the powdered treats. He doesn't say thank you, and walks away quietly.

I guess he's just not a very grateful guy

I head off into the main office area and look around with a fake grin plastered on my face. There are eight people who work in this area of Konoha homicide. There's Neji and rock-lee, who are partners. Konan and Pein, who are new detectives from the Akatsuki core. Naruto Uzumaki, who happens to be the police chiefs son. Then there's Sakura Haruno, Naruto's partner in crime. Finally, there's me. Itachi Uchiha, the blood splatter analyst.

"Hey, Nii-San!"

Oh no...

A familiar voice calls my name...I look to my right and see my little brother emerge from a nearby hallway. He's wearing his typical police uniform, and in his hands are folders containing important case information.

"Hey Sasuke-" I say while opening my box of goodys. "Want one?" Sasuke reaches his hand inside while proclaiming- "Fuck ya!" He takes a huge bite out of the sweet treat. "By the way, we got a new case."

if it includes blood, then I'm all in.

"Ya?" I say while he finishes chewing. "Some fucked up freak killed three woman and painted there blood all up against his living room walls. Konan sent me some photo's and I'm telling you right now it's one hell of a god damn mess"

"Sounds like my kind of job"

"Ya no shit" Sasuke says while laughing. "Now drop that box of donuts at your desk and let's get the fuck out of dodge"

I have to hand it to my foul mouthed little brother, he knows how to convey his emotions.

I do as he says, grab my equipment bag, and drive over to the scene of the crime. As soon as Sasuke and i arrive, I'm greeted by the familiar sight of yellow tape and flashing police lights. Konan and Pein are already standing outside with distressed looks on there faces. Sasuke sighs as we exit the car-

"Pein looks like he's ready to tear us a new one. Fucking great." Sasuke rolls his eyes and we walk towards the two detectives. Pein almost growls when he see's us.

"What took you so long?" Sasuke and Pein glare into each others eyes. Meanwhile, Konan and i stand there awkwardly.

"Itachi just got into work a few moments ago, and i don't answer to your every beck and call."

"You have a job to do Sasuke. Listening to your superiors is your obligation."

Talking back to Sasuke isn't a good idea

"Ya, no shit. But your not the police chief." He gives Pein a sarcastic smile. "Now let's end this pissing contest and get down to work shall we?" Pein rolls his eyes and hands Sasuke a new dark grey folder. My little brother looks through it while Konan talks.

"Naruto was the one to call this in-." Her voice is un-naturally sweet and calm. "Once police arrived, they noticed that the blood on the walls weren't just randomly splattered. There's a message written within it"

"Shit" Sasuke says while looking through the notes. "What's the message?" I ask calmly. "We don't know" Pein replies. "Naruto called down a by-lingual translator to figure it out. For now though, we need you to get in there and figure out the blood patters." I nod at him. "That's what I'm here for."

Finally, i get to do what i do best.

Sasuke and I dismiss ourselves, step over the yellow tape, and walk into the seemingly normal white building.

"Holy shit-" Sasuke exclaims while we enter the living room. "It smells like a butcher shop in here..."

Sasuke covers his nose and the two of us stare flabbergasted at the rivers of blood and intestine smothered against the walls, couch, and floor. I'm mostly focused on the three dead blonde girls lying on top of the floor boards. There eyes are closed, but there mouths are gaped open in silent agony.

"Jesus, this is worse than i thought it would be-" I look over at Sasuke and he is clearly disturbed. "I mean, who the fuck does this to another person?" I shrug my shoulders and drop my bag to the floor. Sasuke may be disturbed by this colossal mess, but i'm feeling right at home. The sight of blood to me is like staring at the mona lisa...

it's all so beautiful...absolutely beautiful...

"Are you going to work or stare at the walls all day?" Sasuke's sarcastic remark pulls me out of insanity and back into the real world. I put on a pair of gloves, and hold my hands out, examining the crime scene in full detail.

"The blood on the far right wall was applied after the killings. Not during them. The murdered did that after, with his own two hands. The rest is completely unintentional-" I step over one of the girls and examine the couches splatter marks closely. "Judging by this bloods thickness and proximity...I'd say he used a very large six inch butcher blade to kill all three woman"

"How did he kill all three of them with such ease? Wouldn't the girls fight back?"

"They where bound with chains" Sasuke shakes his head while i look at all the victims wrists. "There are no chains here though. In fact there's nothing the killer could have used to bind them" I reply.

"They where bound before hand."

"What?"

"He tied them up somewhere else. Brought them here, killed them, pulled off there chains, and fled.'

"How can you tell?"

"They have faint markings on there wrists."

"From where they where bound?"

"Yes."

Sasuke shakes his head. "It must have been so terrifying..." I look up at him plainly. "You always get so sentimental at crime scenes, it's kinda cute." He frowns clearly pissed off. "Well I'm here to catch criminals, not enjoy there fucked up master pieces."

Guess you would never want to learn my profession

"This is true." I say while standing up. Sasuke waits for me to continue my examination. "Judging by the height of the blood marks on the wall...and the thickness of the females wounds. I'd say where dealing with an adult male. Probably in his 20's, around 6"8 tall."

"Good" Sasuke opens up the case file, then pulls a pen out from his left pocket. "I'll write all that down. Is there anything else?"

"..." I look back over at the right wall...something is bothering me about it..

"Nii-san?" Sasuke tilts his head and also looks over at the wall. "What's wrong?"

"...It's just..." I walk towards the blood splattered wall. "This symbol...I've seen it somewhere before." Sasuke opens his eyes wide. "Really? Where the fuck did you see it?" I shake my head. "Can't remember, give me a minute-"

I desperately search my memory banks for an answer. Did i see this symbol in a book somewhere? No, i don't read books very often. School? No, that's not it either...Maybe in a video game? Wait, haven't played a video game sense i was a child...

Childhood...

"Shit" I fling my eyes open, startling Sasuke. "What? Did you figure it out?" He asks.

"Yes" I say distressed. "Do you remember back when we where kids, and we lived in lilydale orphanage for two years?" Sasuke scoffs. "How could i forget, that place was a shit hole."

"Do you remember the chapel next door?"

"Yes, Mother Terra used to force us over there every Sunday. I'm pretty sure the priest called me the son of the devil once or twice-"

"And do remember that freaky angel painting. The one that always gave you nightmares?"

"Hell ya"

"Well below it, on a large stone block...was this exact symbol." I tap the bloody wall, while Sasuke smiles. "Holy fuck Nii-san, you've just given us a lead! Good job!"

Sasuke turns around, and bolts out the front door. It takes me a few moments to pack up my gear and catch up to him. By the time I've gotten outside, Sasuke has already received permission from Pein to check out the church.

This kid doesn't slow down does he? Well, i shouldn't be surprised...

"Come on Itachi!" Sasuke calls my name while getting into the drivers seat of the police vehicle. "Your slow!" I roll my eyes at him and get into the vehicle.

"You know, i have other things i need to work on back in HQ"

"Unimportant" Sasuke says while turning on the vehicle. "Besides, don't you want to see the Pastor throw holy water at me when i walk through the front door?" I laugh while shaking my head.

"I wouldn't miss it for the world"