Author's Note: Yay! I'm back! (does the peace sign) Well, as you can see, this chapter's rather short...I'm afraid this whole story's going to be like that...for now, atleast. Until we get to the main plot (whenever that may be)...well, hope you like it. If you have any ideas or suggestions, please let me know!
Disclaimer: Noooooo, I do not own Naruto...but do trading cards count? I have them since I was 6. (grins cheekily)
ChApTeR dEdIcAtIoN: Naruto-fan-Okami-chan (for all her awesome help with her awesome beta-ing. XD)
"Who the hell are you?"
Cyan eyes widened in shock before a strangled whisper left the blonde's lips.
"Teme…"
-x-
Long, black robes swept across the dry ground and wiped off the thick film of dust that had settled over time. The light tapping of footsteps echoed off the walls.
The sound of heavy oaken doors as they slammed shut resounded throughout the empty cellar, and the man bent down to light a candle.
He turned around and he nodded as he faced the rest of the men, signaling the start of the meeting.
"Itachi," he spoke up; his voice low, "as I'm sure you know, Sasuke has been getting in our way a lot, and well…we've rather taken care of that."
The said Uchiha raised a delicate eyebrow as he leaned forwards and crossed his arms.
"Oh? And how is that?" He questioned as the rest of the Akatsuki members switched their gazes between the two men.
"It's nothing that concerns you, but I assure you, Itachi," he said, as his lips curled up into a sinister smirk, "your little otouto is safe."
At this statement, hushed snickers rippled across the small group as Itachi glared in annoyance.
"The boy means nothing to me," he spat out bitterly, his eyes took on the reddish tinge of the Sharingan.
"Hmm…then I'm sure you won't mind it if we use him for our own little personal gain?" asked Uchiha Madara. He folded his arms across his chest; his voice held slight amusement as Itachi's gaze flickered slightly.
"…Of course not," he muttered. "Do with him as you please."
And with that, the dark haired man left the room, his dark robes billowed behind him as he walked away.
…
"Well, that went rather well," muttered Madara before he took a seat at the head of the table and proceeded with the meeting.
"Konoha's been after us for a while now, as I'm sure you are all aware of. One of their latest spies to have been sent for us was our very own Uchiha junior," he stated, chuckling. "Thanks to Diedara here, that problem has now been taken care of. With Sasuke unable to remember who he is, or where he's from, we'll have no problem in bringing him over to our side…with that kind of power, along with that of the Akatsuki, we will be invincible."
-x-
…
"W-wait…you're just kidding around, r-right?"
The blonde let out a shaky laugh as his hands quivered. This was the fourth time Sasuke had said he didn't know him.
Him! His best friend. Him, who had always been there for him for all these years. Him, who was like a brother to his dark haired companion…him.
After he swallowed noisily, the bright haired male reached out a trembling arm and placed his hand on the other's shoulder.
"S-Sasuke…come on…it's me." He pleaded, azure eyes starting to glisten with unshed tears.
Said man let out a scoff, his expression akin to disgust before he pulled back and slammed the window shut in his face.
Naruto let his arm drop down dejectedly, his face held pure shock before he jumped down from the tree limb and dropped shakily onto the dense, grassy ground inside the Uchiha estate.
Mumbling a quick, "I have to tell Sakura-chan," the young man took off. He ran as fast as he could to the hospital; a place where he was sure he'd find the young rosette.
Naruto hastened his pace as he made his way towards the rather large, brick building before he burst in through the doors, yelled out a breathy, "I need to see Sakura-chan!", before he was ushered into her office by one of the nurses.
-x-
Jade orbs flickered up in surprise as a panting male burst into the tiny clinic.
"Sakura-chan, it's Sasuke! I don't know what's wrong with him, he's...he's – I don't know!"
Sakura frowned and stood up quickly before she made her way towards him, her heart racing.
"What's wrong with him? Is he alright?" She questioned, her eyes filled with worry.
"I don't know…" he whispered and shook his head. "Sakura-chan…he doesn't even remember who I am, or who he is for that matter…I asked him when he got back, and he just asked me who I was, then slammed the window shut on my face…"
-x-
Tch…stupid blonde idiot.
Sasuke made his way towards his bed and sat down on its edge. He laced his fingers together as he thought.
Who on earth was he?
With a sigh he fell backwards on the soft mattress and placed a firm arm behind his head.
…And why did he keep calling me 'Sasuke'?
His eyes came to rest on the old frame again before they slid shut.
…
…
Why…why is it that I can't…remember?
-x-
"So, are we clear on what we have to do now?"
Everyone's heads turned towards Madara as they all let out a sound of confirmation.
"Good." He said as he turned his back on them to face the stone wall. "Now…go get him."
And with that, the rest of the Akatsuki members took off for Konoha.
After he turned around again, Madara made his way slowly towards his seat and sat down again; his hands interlocked together in front of his face.
"Itachi, Itachi, Itachi…you have no idea what you just agreed to…" muttered the Uchiha founder, his tone sinister. "With three Uchihas on our side…we'll have enough power to crush Konoha…"
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