Note: Just a series of drabbles that came up when I read through my other fic.
Disclaimer: I don't own Naruto or the Uchiha brothers. Do support Masashi Kishimoto and the official anime/manga releases.
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Chapter 1: Connection
It was their first meeting. The five-year-old stood beside the bed, staring intently at his new brother. Cautiously, the boy reached out to the baby. With curious eyes, the baby held out his little hands and grabbed the boy's finger. At such a small simple moment, their mother smiled fondly.
"You'll make a wonderful big brother, Itachi."
The boy looked up and nodded. He would definitely be a wonderful big brother. Looking at the innocent and fragile younger brother, Itachi mentally swore to protect him.
"His name will be Sasuke. Sasuke Uchiha."
Itachi turned to his father. The man held on his usual stern appearance but closer attention would reveal the slightly tilted up lips. At that point, the boy was more interested in what his father had said than seeing the man's rare smile.
"Sasuke," Itachi repeated softly.
That was the name of his younger brother, the one he will protect. Unknowing to the older brother, the baby who had been holding onto his finger the whole time began making connections of who they are. One was his mother. One was his father. Who was the younger male? He was someone important to him; a family member. That was all his infant mind could think at that moment. Nonetheless, it was enough to create the connection between the brothers that would soon form the deep love and obsession one would have for the other.