A/n:I know I haven't updated in a LONG time, on any of my stories! I'm just glad I'm receiving good reviews on them, even if it is just one for some stories. Anyway, onto the story!

chapter 2:misgivings and old memories

Natsumi POV

I sat next to the fire, my cloak wrapped around my form lightly. Itachi sat across from me, staring blankly into the flames. 'To think...that his little brother sees him as a cold blooded killer, a murderer...he couldn't be more wrong.' I thought to myself, remembering a past I never would have recovered three years ago had Itachi not been the one to come to Konoha and retrieve the Kyuubi...and also me.

Flashback

Young Natsumi POV

I struggled to stay conscious as the flames roared loader about me. I was terrified, utterly, completely terrified. I didn't want to die, but Okaa-san and Otou-san...they weren't here anymore, neither was nii-chan. I faintly heard a loud crash as a fog began settling across my senses. It was so hard to stay awake, and it would be so much...

"Damn it...I didn't get-she's alive!" A deep voice breathed. I didn't recognize it, and grew more terrified as the owner of it lifted my tiny form up and away from the fire. I whimpered, the only thing I could do in such a weak state.

"...hurry up in there, you don't have any time to waste now..." I heard someone from outside intone.

"Stay awake." The other whispered gently. Then the world blurred into streaks of color as the person holding my form moved at a speed I wasn't capable of yet.

flash

I awoke to find myself in a cave, a place I knew that I didn't know. Someone walked into the cave, a tray in their hands.

"W-who're y-y-you?" I stuttered.

"Me? The one bringing you something of course." The man chuckled lightly. That voice! It's the guy that saved me!

"I...I meant...y-your name...w-what's your name?"I asked softly. He smiled lightly.

"My name, huh? It's Itachi Uchiha, here eat. You need something in your belly, then you can tell me your own name. And perhaps next time, give your own name first before you ask someone." Itachi teased. I gave him a shaky smile.

"I'll remember that...Itachi." I replied.

Flashback end

Natsumi POV

I shook my head, clamping my mouth shut to keep from laughing. It was so ironic, the person Sasuke hates is Itachi, the person who saved my life.

"What seems to be amusing you Hirouto-san?" Itachi inquired politely.

I hummed,"Oh nothing, just old memories Uchiha-san."I replied, chuckling slightly as his eyes widened minutely in shock.

"What do you remember?" He asked, feigning his composer. My lip twitched upward.

"You saved my life. Back then...who would've known that I would find out my own former teammate hated the fact you existed. I found the fact ironic. I also find it ironic that the criminal organization that every nation fears and hates raised me for six years." I laughed, not bothering to hold back in front of the elder Uchiha anymore. He gave a half smile in my direction.

"Indeed."He stated softly. I reigned in my laughter and turned towards him once more.

"I also wonder something," I started, watching as he rose a brow in question, I continued,"Why don't you just tell them...tell him. I know he would for-"

"No." Itachi's voice cut me off, hard as ice. My mouth opened and closed, flabbergasted. No? He was saying no? What the hell is-"I can not betray the orders given to me...No matter how much I want to..."Itachi murmured.

"Aa...but I CAN. And I won't just sit by while he-"

"DON'T! Don't stop him...my time is running low as it is anyway."Itachi's determination to let this happen astounded me. My mouth opened in a wide 'o'. There was nothing else to do...but watch as his sacrifice caught up with him.

"Fine...I don't like the fact your going through with this, but fine." I mumbled half heartedly.

"There is...something...You can do...I want you...to...when-if my fail safe fails to stop HIM...I want you to keep him from telling Sasuke the truth...Please..." Itachi plead.

"I...can do that...but I can't promise it will work..." I told him, he nodded in understanding. The night air eventually overwhelmed me, and I fell asleep.

"I will keep watch..."I heard him mutter, my tired mind somehow managed to morph the sentence into, "I'll protect you..." I had no time to contemplate the thought as I slipped into a dreamless sleep.

A/n: DONE! I hope you guys enjoyed it! There's spoilers for NPAHP but eh, I've decided to stop that story, sorry. I think it's better if you can all learn more about Natsumi through my other stories. And yes, she will be used more. Along with Kira.-wiggled brows- So on a completely unrelated note, do you guys want Kira to end up with Itachi? Or someone else? -evil grin- press that little button below to tell me! And thx for reading!