Author Notes: It's a little early to get a pairing figured out. I don't know if you guys think so or not, but I feel like that is the case. If you have a suggestion, you should make a review. I like reading them when they aren't random mixtures of letters and numbers. Anyways, I feel like I did good on this chapter and am happy with it.
I don't own Naruto or some of Gon. Most of him I own like personality, looks, and clothes styles which I have yet to mention. Do I have to do this every time?
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Chapter 2: Red
It's been a few months since Gon has started training with Itachi. Gon has definitely improved his taijutsu, shuriken and kunai skills, and ninjutsu. So far, Itachi has taught him Fire Style: Fireball Jutsu and Fire Style: Phoenix Sage Flower Jutsu. For taijutsu, Itachi has taught Gon his style of taijutsu, which is based on his speed and strength. This style doesn't require as much stamina as other taijutsu styles, or so Gon is told, but it is dangerously efficient. Gon has also met Itachi's family and is becoming one of them.
(Flashback)
"Mom, I'm home," says Itachi.
"This is a nice house, Itachi-nee," says Gon in utter disbelief.
Mikoto walks into the hallway leading to the rest of the room with her apron on. "Oh, I didn't expect you until later, and who's this cutie here?" questions Mikoto with a smile.
Gon blushes and looks down at his feet. Itachi coughs and answers, "This is my student, Gon. I'm hoping to teach him everything I know."
"Nice to meet you, Gon-kun~. I hope that you'll stay for dinner and meet the others." insists Mikoto.
"I think that would be a great idea, Mom." Itachi agrees.
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Later that night
"Fugaku, this is Itachi's student, Gon. Doesn't he look fitting for Itachi?" asks Mikoto.
"Hnn, he looks like he could use a bit more muscle. The kid looks like he is skin and bone," says Fugaku, uninterested.
"Woah, you're training under Itachi-nee? Isn't he the greatest?" asks Sasuke.
"Yeah, he is." Gon replies meekly.
"You should come over more, Gon. I need to not only train you in shinobi skills but in social skills as well," said Itachi.
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2 hours later
"I think I need to go home and rest for tomorrow, Itachi. Training is tough on my body," said Gon.
Itachi smiles, "I think that sounds like a good idea. I'll see you tomorrow, Gon."
As Gon goes to leave, Itachi yells out to him. "Wait up, Gon. I will have to go on a mission in a month, so I'm giving you a scroll for you to continue our training. You'll know when to use it."
"Thanks, Itachi-sensei."
(Flashback End)
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1 Month Later
"Huff Huff Huff, this is tough Itachi-sensei."
"I only have a week left to train you myself. I want to make as much progress as possible, Gon. You need to succeed me in protecting Konoha. They'll need you." said Itachi.
The look in his eyes scared Gon while, also, filling him with pride. If Itachi and his family were to leave, Gon wouldn't know how to live without them. They are some of his closest and loved people, almost on par with Sarutobi-Oji. Gon didn't know if he could live up to Itachi's expectations, but he'd try his best.
"That wraps up this session. You should go to my house. I'll meet you there." said Itachi, walking toward the Hokage Tower.
"Okay, I'll meet you there, Itachi-nee," said Gon.
He hurriedly ran toward the Uchiha's house, eager to see his pseudo-family again. They make him happy to be there; sometimes he wonders if that's how it feels to have a real family. Shaking off those thoughts, he races to get there before Itachi.
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Same Time in the Hokage's Office
"I am here, Hokage-sama. I've come to report that the Coup may be advancing faster than we thought." Says Itachi.
"Damn it. I was hoping I could talk it out with them, but it doesn't look like it's gonna work. How bad is it?" asks Sarutobi.
"It's not looking good. They are starting to get very irritated towards the townspeople, and some have started trying to get violent," said Itachi, worried.
"It looks like we're going to have to move up the schedule then. I'm sorry Itachi, but there looks to be no other way." Responds Sarutobi, sadness evident in his voice.
"I understand, Hokage-sama. When do I need to start?" asks Itachi, accepting this fate.
Sarutobi's voice wavering, as he's sentencing one of his pseudo-grandsons to an undeserved fate, and his back turned; he commands, "Now."
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5 minutes later
Gon just sat down, and he started talking to his pseudo-family. They're all waiting for Itachi to get there.
"How was training today, Gon-kun?" asks Mikoto.
"It was tough and fun. I'm getting better at everything; though, I'm nowhere near Itachi-nee's level."
"You're finally looking a tiny bit stronger, Gon. Guess that training is paying off." Says Fugaku. He's not been such a major asshole since Gon started getting stronger. He's still kind of a dick though. That's how I remember him being in fanfictions and the anime.
"Thank you, Fugaku," says Gon, slightly embarrassed.
"Yeah, I used to be giving you tips, but you seem to be helping me more." laughs Sasuke.
"I'm not that good I... " Gon's voice dies in his throat as they hear someone scream in terror and pain.
"You two go to Sasuke's room and stay there. We'll go check it out and come back to get you," commands Fugaku as Mikoto and he runs out the door.
The two rush to the room and hide. It must've been half an hour since they heard anything. Then finally Mikoto calls out to them and they run out to her. They round the corner and see her and Fugaku.
"Everything's alright, you two," says Fugaku, they're both facing away from the two boys.
Sasuke rushes up and hugs Mikoto; while Gon walks over and around to see them. Red, and it's everywhere. That's when the smells hit Gon. The smell of Iron; it's so strong he almost vomits. Once he gets a good look at the two, he does vomit. A three-inch protrusion through the right side of their chest. The front of their clothes stained with blood. Then he hears some footsteps coming to the main room. He then sees Itachi, but the red doesn't go away. It covers his face and body. It's on his sword and worst of all in his eyes. The color won't leave Gon alone. Then it all disappears. Gon wakes up and he's sitting with his pseudo-family waiting for Itachi. Itachi then walks in, and the red comes back. Mikoto and Fugaku's faces freeze and the light in their eyes die. As he was falling to the ground exhausted his eyes caught some in the mirror. It's red still, but this time it's in his eye. A tear falls from his eye as time slows to a halt. This was his family the only thing he's ever wanted. His Sharingan tells him this. Maybe he was just supposed to see red.