I don't own Naruto. Spoilers for the recent chapters of Naruto (up to 402)

Last Time, Brother

By:

CrazyGirlOfManyNames

He was dead. He knew a soul reaper will be here soon to collect his soul. He watched, helplessly, as Madara took his body and his little brother. All Itachi's careful planning was not going to protect Sasuke from Madara. He followed. Madara was telling Sasuke everything. Itachi knew that Sasuke was going to make the wrong decision again. Sasuke was going to attempt to destroy Konoha; Itachi knew it before Sasuke even said it. Naruto was right about Itachi being a bad brother.

"Sasuke is like a brother to me—and I'm a better brother than you ever were."

Naruto was right, and Itachi wondered why Sasuke ever left Konoha. Sasuke had Naruto, at least. Itachi sighed (can ghosts even sigh?). Sasuke is probably going to learn the hard way. Itachi just hoped that Naruto was not going to get captured. Someone had to save Sasuke and Itachi's bets were all on Naruto.

At least he got to apologize one last time for everything. He has no regrets now. Itachi did what he had to, that he knew. Now Sasuke was going to follow his destiny or at least what Sasuke thinks is his destiny. Sasuke would learn soon enough. (And Sasuke is supposed to be a genius).

"It's time to go."

Itachi really hoped he was not wrong about Naruto. Naruto needed to save Sasuke from Sasuke's impending madness.

"Sorry Sasuke…this is the last time."

End.