Never Another Time
By: PhoenixJustice
Disclaimer: Naruto is owned by Masashi Kishimoto; I only own this story and make no profit from this.
Warning: Rated K+ for implied cesty-ness, dying words, etc
Pairing: ItaSasu (Itachi/Sasuke), implied SasuNaru (Sasuke/Naruto)
Setting: Volume 43...you know the moment I'm talking about
Summary: Itachi reflects in the last moments, picturing what he loved most for the last time.
o oo o
No more suffering...no more hatred...I never wanted this for you, Sasuke. I didn't want you to take it out on Konoha. My beloved brother...my life, no matter how hard it was, no matter how much pain I was constantly in, I could see your smiling face; it was a respite I didn't deserve, nevertheless, I am grateful; for I could never ever forget your face, no matter how bad my eyes get, even if I cannot see anymore.
I will always see your face, your smile.
Everything I do in this world is for you. So...I will give you all the abilities I can so you can survive. Live, Sasuke. Live . Free from the hatred at the Village who turned against us, free from the hatred at the men responsible, free from hatred at Uchiha Madara. Don't surround yourself in that hatred.
Do as I ask, one last time from your loving aniki, my beloved otouto. I will give you my power and I will let Naruto do what I cannot, in my stead; heal your soul and let you find peace again. So listen to me, little brother, this once.
But...
"I'm sorry, Sasuke...there won't be another time."
o oo o
A/N: The last line, the only spoken line in this is from Volume 43; I was really inspired after reading it and this was written very quickly. I like how it turned out. It's my first Uchihacest fic that I've written (but it won't be the last lol.)
I hope you enjoyed this!
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--PhoenixJustice