It was a quiet day in Konoha. Everyone went about their business as the day went on. Just before the sun had set Shisui and Itachi went to a training field that was near the Uchiha estate. Once and while the two would have mock fights and it became a competition on who had more victories. Soon their fight had ended and Shisui was crowned the victor.
"Ha I have more wins than you now Itachi" Shisui boasted. Itachi who was knelt down on the ground trying to catch his breath then looked up to Shisui and smirked.
"Yeah I guess so" Itachi responded.
"Although you probably could have won this round if you weren't so lost in thought" Shisui commented as he approached Itachi and lent him a hand.
"That obvious huh" Itachi commented back as he grabbed Shisui's hand and stood himself up.
"Oh come on Itachi how long have we been friends?" Shisui jokingly questioned.
"Why am I not surprised I would find you boys here" a female voice commented. The two turned around and saw who it was. She was the girl that Shisui was best friends with.
"Keiko? What are you doing here?" Shisui asked. She walked over to the two.
"I sensed something was troubling the both of you for a while and wanting to know if there's anything I can do to make things better" Keiko asked.
"We're fine, just some family issues" Itachi replied.
"I'm guessing it's involving the Coup that your clan is planning" Keiko stated. Both Itachi and Shisui looked at her with shock.
"How did you know about the coup?" Shisui asked.
"I overheard some of the members of your clan talking about it, it's none of my business so I never told anyone about it" she responded.
"Thanks for keeping it a secret Keiko" Shisui said giving her a smile. Keiko smiled back at him.
"No problem Shisui, I'd do anything for you and Itachi" Keiko responded giving him a sincere smile. Shisui blushed in response.
"Uh so anyways since we're on the subject were you able to make any progress Itachi?" he asked him. Itachi shook his head.
"No, I was only able to delay the plan" Itachi stated. "How about you? Were you able to find any allies?" he then asked.
"Afraid not, they are Uchiha so their loyalty to the clan is strong that being said being able to delay the plan is a huge accomplishment" Shisui replied. Keiko had no idea what the two were talking about, although she knew it had something to do with their clan.
"What exactly are you two talking about?" Keiko asked.
"We're gonna try and stop the coup" Shisui replied. There was concerned look on her face. Shisui looked over at Itachi and noticed he had the same look as Keiko.
"There's no need for you two to worry. Everything's gonna be fine" Shisui then commented. Keiko smiled and gave Shisui a hug. He blushed slightly as he returned the hug. He looked over at Itachi and saw the teasing look on his face. Keiko released one of her arms and looked at Itachi as well.
"Come on Itachi, we can have a group hug" Keiko stated as she held out her hand for him. Itachi cocked an eyebrow.
"Yeah Itachi come on" Shisui egged on. Itachi sighed and joined in the hug.
"If you boys need anything just let me know. I'll do what ever I can to help" Keiko stated. Eventually the three broke apart.
"Well I better get going. It's getting late and I have to prepare for a mission tomorrow" Itachi commented.
"Well good luck Itachi" Keiko stated with a smile.
"Thanks, well I better go before Sasuke comes looking for me" Itachi responded and with that he was gone.
"So what do you two plan on doing anyways?" Keiko asked looking at him with curiosity.
"I'm not sure yet. All I know is we can't let the clan go through with this. It will destroy the family and I will do anything to keep that from happening" Shisui commented. Keiko was worried not only for his well being, but the well being of the entire Uchiha clan. She isn't a member of the clan so this problem didn't affect her, but it didn't stop her for worrying about the people who were involved.
"I believe in you Shisui. Plus you and Itachi are among the strongest within the Uchiha clan. You two can do anything together" Keiko commented with a smile. Shisui blushed at the comment and Keiko giggled. She knew that could trust him, though she was still concerned about the outcome. Shisui was never the type of person to panic no matter how bad the situation he would always remain calm. That's what Keiko liked about him. In fact she admired his calm yet outgoing personality. Shisui sat with her and explained the coup the clan was planning in detail. As he continued on with their discussion, Keiko became felt tired and lend her head against Shisui's shoulder.
"Are you okay Kei?" Shisui asked.
"Yeah Yeah I'm fine, keep going I'm still listening" She commented with a yawn.
"How about we talk about this tomorrow. You look like you're about to fall asleep" Shisui commented with a smirk. Keiko shook her head as she sat up.
"No I'm fine, Continue with your story I promise I'm listening" Keiko stated.
"Kei it's okay. It's late and I have to meet with the Hokage and the Foundation in the morning" Shisui stated. Keiko sighed and stood up from the ground.
"Alright you win this time, but you still have to tell me the rest of the story" Keiko commented. Shisui smirked at her as he stood himself up.
"Yeah I promise. Maybe after my meeting we can go get something to eat together, my treat?" Shisui offered.
"Sure Shisui, plus I want to hear how your meeting went afterwards anyways" Keiko responded with a smile.
"I'll tell you everything. Just like I always do" he commented. Keiko giggled in response.
"Well I better get going. I'll see you tomorrow Shisui. Good luck with your meeting" Keiko commented before she left leaving Shisui alone. He had an idea on how he could stop the coup himself, but he had hoped that it wouldn't have to resort to that. Although, he cared more about the safety of the village than his own clan.