Dear Journal,

This is the first time I have ever thought of using the journal mother got me for my birthday, but I feel that I am actually compelled to write about something. Today, I became a big brother. My father wishes me to become the strongest of our line, and I hope to please him, if not to protect my little Sasuke. Just one look into those sweet eyes…I believe he already has me wrapped around his finger.

Sincerely,

Itachi Uchiha

Itachi sat back in his desk, sighing as he glanced over what he wrote. He was hopeless. How could someone love something that they had just met so much? He felt as if his heart would shatter if he displeased Sasuke, if he made that smiling face sad in any way. Itachi shook his head, closing the book and rushing out the door to meet his team for their mission. Even though Itachi was given a week to stay at home for his newborn brother, he wanted to get back to work as soon as possible to get away from his own thoughts. Work was an excellent distraction from the denial and arguing going through Itachi's mind at that moment, and he couldn't help but feel grateful that he had an excuse, being the first born and all that jazz.

Itachi returned home wet and bloody. On their B-ranked mission his team had encountered an ambush due to their client's negligence to be truthful while filling out paperwork. Itachi had used his body to protect their client while the ninja were eliminated, and he now had a large gash on his arm. He sighed as he staggered to his drawer that kept his medical supplies and tried to get out of his wet clothes at the same time. He forced his heavy lids to stay open a moment longer.

"Itachi?" Mikoto whispered through the door. Itachi had to work hard to focus on what she said, trying to comprehend seemingly meaningless words that sounded like gibberish to his worn and battle hungry mind.

"Hn?" He turned his head slightly as the door cracked open. Mikoto silently went to Itachi's side and took the bandages from his hands, wrapping his wound gently and draping a towel over his shoulders.

"Sasuke is asleep and dinner is ready. If you feel up to it come eat, alright?" She gave him a concerned and meaningful glance.

"Yes." He nodded, letting his mother exit before sitting on his bed. He couldn't even remember falling asleep.

Chapter End

Sorry I didn't make it very long, but I figured it would be interesting to post something on 11-11-11 at 11pm. Thank you for reading, and if you see any mistakes please contact me.

An Insane Nobody