This chapte kinda rushes into things. Sorry, but now we get to the good stuff faster.

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I awoke the next morning at four fifty-two. I sat up and looked around. 'Shit,' I thought. 'I must have passed out from chakra exhaustion.'

I looked at the open scroll in front of me. An advanced medical jutsu, only Uchihas can learn it, and few have ever succeeded. Not that it mattered much. Few have ever unlocked the mangekyou, so it wasn't really needed. However, from the time I unlocked it, I knew it was going to deteriorate my eyesight. If that happened, my attacks would be off and Sasuke would know something was off.

I headed back home before he realized I was missing. Ah, he wouldn't care anyways; he was used to me leaving for things early. I dressed for the day, then I headed out for the training session.

After Kakashi showed up five hours late, we completed what turned out to be a teamwork test. After finally passing we were told we could leave. Sasuke headed how but I told him I had something to do, I left to the messenger hawk building. A little bribing never hurt anyone, so I was able to get in no problem. I checked for the hawk that would stand out from the others, the one with one red eye and one black. I found it and detached the letter from it.

I opened the letter.

Katerina,

I know it's been a while since I last wrote you. Things have been hectic here as of late. If I am correct the Chunin exams should be coming up soon. Something big is coming, be prepared. If our sources are correct, and usually they are, Orochimaru should be planning an attack on Konoha. We think he may be after Sasuke. If that happens I may be paying a visit.

~Itachi

I smirked, 'Typical Itachi,' I thought. 'Always keeping a keen eye on me and Sasuke, even if he is a wanted criminal.'

I wrote a reply to his letter.

Itachi,

It's alright; it's dangerous to keep in touch, especially with the ANBU checking the mail. You probably don't want to know what I had to go through to get in here without being questioned. You are correct the exams will be here very soon. My entire team is annoying though. I'll be on the lookout for that bastard Orochimaru. Sasuke seems even more set on searching for power. If Orochimaru does come, I have no doubt that Sasuke will follow him. You may come shortly afterward, but I will be joining you soon after that. Keep me informed when you can.

~Katerina

I attached the letter to the hawk and it took off. "I'll see you soon…brother." I whispered.

Itachi's POV

I sat in room waiting for orders or more information. I heard a tapping on the window. When I looked over I saw the messenger hawk I used to communicate with Katerina. I opened the window and detached it. I motioned for it to leave and it did. I unrolled the scroll. After reading it over I sighed. I knew Katerina was right, the time was drawing near.

I snapped out of it when I heard a knock on the door. I hid the scroll in a drawer and opened the door. Sasori was standing there. "Itachi, you're needed to help recruit a new member." He said. "Deidara of Iwagakure, a rogue terrist bomber."

I nodded. "I'll be out in a moment." I said. I gathered my weapons pack and cloak before looking at the drawer. I'd reply later. Katerina was used to waiting.

Normal POV

3 month time skip. After the written Chunin exam:

"Go!" Anko said and everyone ran into The Forest of Death. Several hours later we found ourselves in the pit of hell. Itachi had been right, Orochimaru was there. After knocking Naruto unconscious, and petrifying Sakura, he battled me and Sasuke. "Sasuke!" Sakura and I yelled at the same time when Orochimaru bit him. I ran for him but was grabbed from behind.

"Oh no you don't." He said.

"Let go of me you pedophilic bastard!" I yelled.

"I think I should mark you also, just to get back at your older brother." He hissed. I felt agonizing pain as his fangs sank into my neck. I saw Sasuke's mark. It was the mark of heaven. He had a purer heart than he thought. I knew as I blacked out, with all the evil in my heart, I received the mark of hell.

I awoke with Naruto still unconscious next to me. I could hear fighting outside and went to check it out. I was fighting the bloodlust that was clouding through my veins. I knew it was the curse mark. I was thankful for my knowledge on forbidden jutsu. I was able to fight it back, just as Sakura got Sasuke's to come back.

Members of other teams were standing around. They looked like they wanted an explanation. I just rolled my eyes and walked away. I wandered out into the forest.

An hour later Sasuke found me. "You left us." He said.

"Yeah, so?"

"We would loose if I hadn't found you."

I looked at him. "I don't care." I said looking back away.

He glared. "But I do. I must become stronger, you know why."

"And you know I disagree with your choice Sasuke."

"You're a fool Katerina, and you're in my way."

"Then go through with what you said you would Sasuke. Kill me." I said glaring.

His eyes narrowed. "Don't fuck with me Katerina."

"I'm not. Do it. That is, if you can." I challenged.

His hand closed around my neck and he slammed me into the trunk of the tree we were in. "I'm not going to kill you right now." He said. "But when these exams are over, you will die."

"It'll be too late for that." I muttered. He heard me.

"What?"

I glared. "Don't worry about it. You'll know soon enough."

He let go of my neck. "Let's go." He said.

I held my neck breathing hard. "Bastard." I said. He just kept walking.

When everyone made it to the tower, we competed in the preliminaries. A month later was the final part of the Chunin exam. Then Orochimaru launched his attack. The Third Hokage fell. Only two people passed the Chunin exam, Shikamaru Nara…and me. I wasn't happy. I didn't want to pass.

I attended the Third's funeral, though I held no true feelings of remorse. To me he was merely an old man who sat as ruler of the village, nothing in my eyes. I may sound like a heartless bitch, but I honestly don't care, even if he was the one keeping Sasuke and me alive.

For two weeks I waited for Itachi to come. I never saw him. One night I was asleep when a chakra signature came into my senses. My eyes shot open and a hand clasped over my mouth.

"Don't scream." I recognized the voice. He took his hand away from my mouth.

"Itachi?" I asked.

"Yes," He looked me in the eye. I knew he was reading my chakra pattern. He brought his hand to my temple. "Katerina, what did you do?"

I looked away. "I needed the power." I whispered.

"It wasn't worth it Kat. You…"

"Do you think I don't know that?" I asked. "I've regretted it since I did it, and that was almost two years ago."

"Katerina, I still regret it, and I did it almost seven years ago." He said. I wrapped my arms around him and cried into his shoulder.

"Why…" I pulled back and looked him in the eyes. "Why couldn't you have killed me when you found out I knew? Why would you put all the pressure on me? Sasuke is threatening to kill me, and I want to tell someone so badly I'm on the verge of suicide. How much longer do I have to do this?"

He just stared at me. Then he spoke. "Sasuke will be leaving soon. Just hold out for another month. That's all. I have to go."

He turned to leave. "Itachi," He turned back. "I'll wait one month, no more."

"You won't need more, I promise." He said.

I nodded. "Goodbye…again."

Sasuke found out that Itachi 'was after Naruto' and went to fight him. He lost. Naruto and Jiraiya went and found Tsunade to heal him. Then Sasuke fought Naruto. One morning Naruto and I were called to Tsunade's office. What she told us made me incredibly happy. Of course I didn't show it. "Last night Sasuke Uchiha was seen leaving the village by Sakura Haruno." That was all I needed to hear I tuned her out. That is, until she called me out. "Katerina," I looked up. "I would assume you want to be part of the pursuit?"

I smirked darkly. "Oh please, I've been waiting for this for almost seven years. I pulled the black cloak I was wearing off. I had a backpack with my things and my weapons pouches attached. "Sorry you guys, but I'm done with Konoha." I took off my headband and slashed the symbol. Then I jumped out the window. When I got to the gates I looked back. They were watching me, but made no attempt to stop me.

I found the clearing. I walked out. A blade came to my throat. I sighed and turned around. "I guess you were the on sent to meet me?" I asked.

"I guess, un. I wasn't even told who you were, just to meet you, un."

I raised an eyebrow. "Habit?"

"Sort of, un."

"Fine, you want to know who I am? Here's a clue." I looked him in the eye and activated my sharingan. He stepped back.

"Uchiha," He said darkly.

"I take it you've had a run in with my brother."

"So you're the bastard's sister, un. That's even worse."

"Why you…"

"What, un?"

"Ugh, just take me to the base already. I want to see my brother when he's not sneaking into my house."

"Fine, un."

After a very long five hours we finally got to the base. "Fucking long distance." I muttered.

I saw a familiar shadow waiting for me. "Itachi…" I breathed.

"I told you no more than a month didn't I?"

"Okay, you were right. But only this once." I said, and then I leaned up to his ear. "Does Madara already know?" I asked. He nodded. "Where do I go?" He motioned to me to follow him. I did and he showed me to my room. He told me everything would be sorted out tomorrow. Then I went to bed.

My new life would begin when I woke up. However I had a feeling that it wouldn't happen the exact way I was expecting. I would find out I was closer than I thought I would be.

I hope you enjoyed this. And guess what? I have another chapter of this too. Two chapters of two stories plus a new story, I'm on a role.

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