Author's Note: Hello Readers! It's been such a long time, but I suddenly felt like rewriting this story. Hopefully, my writing has significantly improved and that those of you who have read it before would still be interested! Thank you so much for your time!
Disclaimer: I don't own Naruto.
Chapter 1: Disbelief
Her blood turned cold, as she saw his silhouette against the bright moonlight, surrounded by numerous lifeless bodies. His eyes, a deep mesmerizing red, captured her dark brown ones.
Her voice squeaked, as she kept herself from bawling, "Why?"
Itachi took a step forward, his face coming into view. She flinched as he approached her. Her eyes flickered to his katana, which was stained with dried blood.
His voice was cold as he answered, "To test my power."
She could have laughed.
But, she found herself vigorously shaking her head, trying to rid the images swarming before her.
"No, no, I don't believe it. You wouldn't do this. Not you."
And before she could blink, the katana was pressed against her throat, the sharp edge cutting into her skin. Just one swift hand movement, and she would add to the massacred.
Her eyes dilated in fear and her heart thumped.
"I-I-Itachi kun?", she stammered. Tears poured down her cheeks as reality weighed down on her.
He had done this. Only he could do this.
Itachi observed her for a few minutes, before withdrawing his sword. Her hands flew to her throat, and on instinct, she healed the shallow cut.
"Sasuke. Did you -", she stopped unable to finish her question.
Her body shook as she waited for his reply.
"I spared my foolish little brother just as I spared you."
He then did the unexpected, embracing her tightly. She froze confused and terrified at the same time. Before she could respond, his hand had swiftly knocked her out.
As she was losing consciousness, she swore she heard him say, "I'm sorry, Airi."