Hello! Okay, this is sort of a prologue, just to get the story started. I don't own Naruto...*sniff*


She fell to the ground in defeat, staring at the blood pooled on the floor. She couldn't help but think, that it was all her fault somehow. Police officers studied the scene, snapping pictures and putting small objects in bags. "Sakura, I apologize for your losses. I understand you were late coming home?" she nodded, eyes filled with tears. "I'm sorry, but I need to ask you a few more questions. Could you tell me why it is that you were late?"

"After school, as I was walking home, I received a message from my friend. She told me something very disturbing, and I was able to confirm my suspicion thanks to the information she gave me."

"What did she tell you?" the girl sighed, and looked up at him with a small smile.

"I don't think you really want to know that."

He frowned, recalling the conversation he had a few hours before. It had taken him a while, but he finally got the full story, and he was not happy. Looking over at his brother from across the table, Itachi was seriously contemplating saying something. "So, little brother. How has Sakura been lately?" he froze for a moment, before regaining his composure.

"She's been doing well. I haven't talked to her much, she went over to her friend's house today." the older Uchiha nodded, folding his hands calmly in front of his face.

"Really? That's not what I heard," he paused, adding to the tension in the room. "Are you sure it's not because you were to busy to return her calls?"

"I have no idea what you're talking about."

"I'm talking about the harlot you've been cheating on Sakura with!" their mother, who had been observing the two, tried to change the topic.

"How was everyone's day?"

"You don't know anything about what's going on!"

"You think I don't? Not even three hours ago I was talking to her about this exact thing!" Itachi stood, slamming his hands on the table. "She saw you dammit! She. Saw. You!" Mikoto looked around nervously, knowing that any second a fight would break loose.

"So, tell me about the case you've been working on?" he looked over at his mother, then stood to leave.

"You mean the one involving Haruno Sakura?" he paused, placing a hand on the door frame. "Her family's dead." at the last remark, Itachi left, leaving a shocked Sasuke behind. Mikoto looked around hopelessly.

"I do just love our family dinners."