This is a drabble I made quite a few years ago after I found out the truth about Itachi. I started to really like him after that and wanted to make a nice-ish little story about the two brothers, before their lives became hell. I hope you like it.
Reviews are most welcome! ^_^
"Big brother, big brother!" The little seven year old Sasuke called, running around his house to find his older brother. He grinned as he finally found the teen Uchiha prodigy. "Big brother, do you want to take me to the park?" Sasuke asked, his face full of hope.
Itachi smiled at his little brother, squatting so he was Sasuke's height. "I'm sorry Sasuke-Chan," He said, flicking his younger brother's forehead with his forefinger. "Not today, I'm busy."
Sasuke puffed out his cheeks angrily. "You're always 'busy' Itachi-Niisan! Stop being busy for once and come to the park with me. I never get to spend time with you anymore." The young Uchiha pleaded, holding his older brother's gaze determinedly.
Itachi stood up and sighed. He ruffled Sasuke's hair lightly and grinned at him. "Fine, you win. I'll meet you out front in five, okay?"
"Ah!" Sasuke rushed up to hug Itachi, his little arms wrapping around the teen's legs. "Thank you Itachi-Niisan! I'll be right there!
Sasuke skipped happily beside his brother, breaking out into a run as he spotted the park.
"Hurry up Itachi-Niisan, come push me!" Sasuke called, looking back at his older brother.
"Slow down, I'm coming." Itachi replied, chuckling at the excitement on the young Uchiha's face.
Itachi reached Sasuke who was perched on the swing, legs flailing in the air eagerly. The older Uchiha stood behind the swing and started pushing his brother.
"Itachi-Niisan," Sasuke started, looking at his brother from over his shoulder.
"Hmm?"
"I want to be just like you when I'm older!" Sasuke exclaimed, beaming.
Itachi frowned and stopped pushing the swing. He stopped the swing and knelt in front of his little brother.
"Sasuke, I don't want you to ever say that again, alright?" Itachi said sternly.
"Huh? What do you mean Itachi-Niisan? You're my idol!" The young boy's face beamed up at Itachi, making the older Uchiha's heart ache.
Itachi shook his head, frowning. "No, I want you to be your own person Sasuke. Do not follow in my footsteps."
"But-."
Itachi held out a hand, stopping him. "Listen to me. I want you to remember my next words, okay?" Sasuke nodded, confused at why his amazing older brother was acting so strangely. "Good. I love you Sasuke-Chan. I will always love you. Whatever happens in the future I just want you to know that."
"Ita-Itachi-Niisan?" Sasuke breathed, cocking his head to the side as he saw the sad look in his big brother's eyes. "What are you talking about?"
Itachi smiled sadly at how naïve Sasuke was. "You'll understand one day Sasuke. Just never forget that, got it?"
"G-Got it!" Sasuke replied, nodding his head. "I love you too Itachi-Niisan."
Itachi smiled again, picking Sasuke up from the swing and setting the six year old on his shoulders. "Good, now let's go home. I have to teach you the new jutsu I mastered."
Sasuke squealed excitedly. He had the best big brother in the world!
And it's done! I hope you enjoyed it. I don't like the ending too well, I thought it was pretty lacking but I can't think of anything else to put. So that'll do I suppose.