Disclaimer: I don't own Naruto or any of its characters. But I do own Talin.

Ok, this is my first attempt at a story with Sasuke, Itachi, and other people in it. I may not be good at it, so please don't flame me and or yell at me if it sucks. Just give advice. Now, here's the full summary.

Different version of the Uchiha clan wipe out, and afterwards: Itachi is the older brother of Sasuke Uchiha, and Talin Uchiha, twins. And as much as they want him to actually be an older brother, he tries to keep his distance from them. They try to be like him, and even tell him so, and yet he always replies, "You don't want to be like me, and I doubt you ever will." When they asked him to train them, or help them practice, he'd jab them on the forehead and say "Sorry, I don't have time." Then he'd walk away. And when Itachi takes the turn for the worst, Sasuke and Talin are the only ones to survive. While Sasuke is left behind to gather his hatred to destroy Itachi, Talin tries to follow Itachi to kill him, even with little chance, but Itachi decided to take her in. Years later, they clash together in a fight that would never be forgotten by the witnesses, or the Uchihas themselves. This is their story.

The beginning of the Uchiha tragedy

Itachi was 13. He was captain of an ANBU squad, and considered the true heir to the Uchiha name. Hidden in his shadow of power and skill were his twin siblings, 9 year old Sasuke and Talin. They were constantly told that they should be more like Itachi, comparing them to Itachi, always criticizing them. Their father was always seemingly busy with Itachi, and therefore neglected them. And yet they were the best in their class… but not as good as Itachi. Itachi never wanted to leave them out, and convinced their father to pay more attention to them. Soon, their skills had grown, and yet they were still nothing compared to Itachi's abilities at their age. But still, many referred to the 3 Uchiha children as the Heart of the Uchihas.

One morning, they were all sitting to eat breakfast when Itachi got ready to go out on an ANBU mission, without even touching his breakfast. As he walked down the street in the Uchiha village, Talin ran after him. "Big brother, mom packed up your breakfast for you." She called as he stopped, hearing her come. She held out a black cloth filled with toast and some eggs wrapped in wax paper. Itachi smirked a little, and took the pack. He ruffled her hair up a little. "See you later." He said, and walked off. Just as Talin was about to turn to go home, she saw him dump the food in a garbage can. She watched him go with a blank look. She sighed, and as she walked home, she said quietly, "He's so stubborn sometimes." She bumped into someone, and looked up to see Shisui. "Oh, hello Talin. Did Itachi just leave?" he asked, seeing her somewhat annoyed expression. She smiled a little. "Yes." She replied. "O.K. Thanks." He said, and ran off. Talin shrugged, and fixing her ruffled up hair, went inside. "Sasuke, we need to go or we'll be late." She said, picking up her backpack.

"O.K. See you mom!" Sasuke called, and pulling his shoes on quickly, ran out the door. Talin ran to keep up with him, and soon they were at the Academy. Their teacher, Kurenai, was beginning to teach them Shuriken jutsus. Talin blinked a little as the speed of the shuriken. There was something about them that made her be able to see them… she wondered if maybe she'd be able to develop and awaken the Sharingan at age 8 just like Itachi.

Later, as the two headed home, they saw Itachi coming in. "Hey big brother, why are you home so soon?" Sasuke asked, running over. "Mission was canceled." Itachi replied simply. There was something about the look in his eyes… Sasuke ignored it as they walked beside him. "Big brother… everyone keeps saying you're so great, that you're the pride of the Uchiha village. I want to be like you." Sasuke said as the 3 walked. Itachi sighed a little. "You don't want to be like me… and I doubt you'll ever be able to." He said, sounding somewhat tired. Talin looked confused. "We learned the Shuriken jutsu today, only Talin and me got it right. Mom told me you're very good at it. Could you help us practice?" Sasuke asked, shifting his pack. "I… don't think I'll be able to today. I'm busy." Itachi replied. Talin now looked annoyed. "You never have time, big brother. Can't you take just 10 minutes off?" She asked. He sighed again. "I really can't. Mother is good at it, let her help you practice." Itachi said, and pushing chakra to his feet, jumped up onto a roof and disappeared. "He's always busy." Talin said sadly, and then walked into the house. Sasuke was mad too.

The next day, Sasuke was up early when he heard his father and Itachi talking. Hoping maybe they were discussing a jutsu, and maybe he could learn from listening to them, he snuck up to the door. "Shisui's dead, and you're the last one seen with him. It's suspicious. People have been saying bad things about you, and now you're a suspect for murder." Their father was saying. Startled, Sasuke went back to his shared bedroom with Itachi and Talin, on the far side of the house. Talin was up, and was already putting her Ninja Academy goggles on. "Hey Talin… have you seen Shisui?" Sasuke asked, feeling a cold pit in his stomach. "I saw him yesterday morning, just after big brother left. He was going to meet up with him. Why?" She asked, blinking at herself in the mirror. "Just wondering." Sasuke replied, and began getting ready. A while later, the sound of bare feet came down the hall, and the door opened. There stood Itachi, smiling a little.

"It's time to get up and both of you are ready to leave… well, in that case… I might have just enough time to help you a little with your practice." He said, leaning against the doorframe. Talin smiled brightly, happy. So they both took half of Itachi's weapons, since they weren't allowed any of their own yet, and went into the back yard. Itachi made targets on two trees, and told them to throw as fast as they could. Talin did better than Sasuke by 4 shuriken. "Well, I think Talin has it down pretty good. Sasuke, it would help if you flicked your wrist a little more. Focus on your target, and all your movements must be towards that target." Itachi instructed. Sasuke did so, and it actually helped.

A while later they were at the front door. Itachi was putting his shoes on. "Big brother… can you maybe show us how you were able to activate your Sharingan later?" Talin asked. "Sorry, I can't. I don't have time." He replied. "Then maybe you can show us how you use it?" Sasuke asked. "Sorry Sasuke, I really can't. I don't have time to." Itachi replied. He turned, and waved for both of them to walk towards him. They did so a little hesitantly, and the moment they were in reach Itachi poked them both on the foreheads. Then he got up. "You always say that. Sorry Sasuke, sorry Talin, I don't have time. Then you jab us in the forehead When are you going to have time?" Sasuke asked, holding the spot he'd been poked so hardly in. "I don't have time for this… maybe someday." Itachi said, and walked out. "See you later." Talin said, rubbing her forehead as well. The door slid shut… "He's so stubborn." Talin thought, and she and Sasuke got their shoes on and ran off to school.

The next morning, a day when they had school off, and there were no mission, Sasuke and Talin were surprised when Itachi invited them to go with him. Having no idea where they were going, they followed Itachi into the Konoha village. Just as they were passing the training field, 3 other Uchihas who the younger two didn't recognize approached. "Itachi Uchiha." One said, and Itachi stopped, turning. He snarled a curse under his breath. "What do you want?" He asked tiredly. "It's about Shi…" One began. Itachi snapped, "We've already been through this! And if you're going to argue about it, don't do it in front of my siblings."

One of them replied, "We'll do whatever we want. You and your family have disgraced the Uchiha name by becoming a criminal. We ought to kill the two before they join you in your murdering crusade." Itachi's knuckles suddenly cracked. "Is that a threat?" He growled. "You bet it is." The other one replied. Itachi seemed to get more furious by the second. "Talin, Sasuke, leave. I'll find you in a little bit. You don't want to be here to see a bunch of old men arguing." Itachi said, a terrible hatred in his voice. As the two ran off into the training field, the sound of pain filled cries filled the air. While Sasuke kept running, not looking back, Talin glanced back, and was startled by what she saw. All 3 men were lying on the road, beaten badly. Itachi had his ANBU katana out, and was currently cleaning the blade off on the grass. He glanced at them as they ran, and she looked away quickly, hoping he didn't see her looking.

They stopped at the memorial stone, and sat down, panting a little. Talin said nothing to Sasuke about what she'd seen. A little bit later Itachi appeared, acting as cool and casual as ever. "You guys feel like getting some ice cream?" He asked out of the blue. "Uh, sure." Sasuke said. Talin nodded, smiling. She put the current events out of her mind, and focused on the chocolate ice cream Itachi had instinctively gotten her. They were the same, all 3 of them. The LOVED anything that was chocolate. As they sat on the bench in the park, licking away at their ice cream, Itachi seemed to smile, absorbing the day. When they were done, he poked Sasuke. "You're it." He said simply, and ran off, dodging Sasuke's hand. Talin flipped backwards over the bench and ran off too, and they ran away until it was Talin who was it, and then Itachi again. Itachi was beside himself with happiness, and tackled them both, tickling them to the ground. A while later, they headed home, happy as ever.

The next day would be the one of the most tragic days of their life.