Geeze….It's really been since January since I uploaded for this story? Wow. So….I decided since school is out and I have only a little screen time each day (my mom is rationing it ) so be happy I've decided to use some of it to upload stories! (I hope people are happy)


As I lay on my bed, one word was repeatedly running through my mind. Stupid. Why did I run? I should have just listened to Iruka sensei's speech, and then left. Now he's probably going to tell Sasuke! Sasuke shouldn't have to worry about me. He has enough on his mind.

Being deep in your thoughts isn't good if you're trying to be attentive to your surroundings. (Which I wasn't trying to be, but that is beyond the point) It may just cause you not to hear the door behind you open. It can also cause you not to realize when there is a living being behind you.

I nearly jumped out of my skin when I felt a hand place itself on my shoulder. My eyes bugged out of my head. I turned around to face the intruder.

"Sasuke-nii!" I said, thoroughly surprised. My brother's face had a look of worry written over it.

"Is everything okay, Rei?" Maybe he didn't know! Yes! Iruka sensei must not have told him. I could have danced around the house-er…apartment, but then Sasuke would DEFINITELY know something was up.

I gave him the biggest smile I could muster up without ripping the sides of my mouth. "Yes. I'm great now!" Sasuke gave me a suspicious look but then sat down at the table. I walked over to him and put my left arm around his neck and put my head in the crook of his neck. He smelled like the outdoors. You know, freshly cut grass, woods, and clean air.

"How was your, Sasuke-oniisan?" He glanced down at me with his black eyes. (I think he did, its kind of hard when you can't see.)

"The mission was simple, but Naruto was an idiot so he made everything harder." I giggled.

"He's funny." Sasuke crinkled his nose.

"Naruto?" I smiled and nodded my head. He made a disgusted face. "Whatever."

"Sasuke-nii?" I yawned. It wasn't that late out yet, but it was getting close.

"Yes?" I nuzzled down farther into his neck. "I love you." Sasuke squeezed my arm. (A.N. The left arm, people)

"I love you too, Rei." My mind became distant and started to go black. I was falling asleep.


All of a sudden Rei's arm's grip around my neck loosened slightly. I turned my head around slowly and carefully, not to bother Rei. My thoughts were confirmed. My sister was asleep, standing up.

I slowly moved my body to face hers, and then picked her up, being careful of her right arm. As I held her in my arms, I walked over to our mother's old rocking chair. I had it moved from our house.

It was old, for even Itachi was rocked in this chair, but it was still in good condition. You could still see the wild flowers and the birds carved into the headboard. The chair was pure mahogany, even faded it looked valiant. This was my mother's favorite chair.

I had many fond memories in this chair with my mother. When I was little, my mother would rock me to sleep every night in this chair, singing to me. Unfortunately, Rei was never rocked in this chair by my mother. I'd rather not go into details. That's why I do any chance I can for her.

I looked down at my younger sister as I rocked the chair back and forth. The floorboards were creaking underneath the chair. She had been worrying me lately. Actually, for a while now. She always was falling asleep early and in odd positions, like today how she fell asleep standing up.

I hugged her close to me. She smelled just like Mother. I want to know what's wrong with Rei. Because, she's all I have left. I wouldn't be able to live without her.


I woke up to the sound of screaming. I fell off my bed with a loud thud that vibrated the floorboards beneath me. It took me a second to comprehend what was happening and that I was awake. Standing up, I realized that I had fallen on my left side, and was very thankful it had not been my right. I was also thankful the walls of our apartment were as thick as they were, so the neighbors didn't complain of this nightly disturbance, so Sasuke would not find out of his nightly terrors. Or, find out that I knew.

I walked over to my elder brother's bed. Since we weren't exactly wealthy, we only had one bedroom in our apartment. Although in the morning it feels like it's only mine, since Sasuke is always gone so early.

Looking down at his face, I saw his usual night terror appearance. His face was drenched in sweat; fat beads of it were rolling down his face as if it were raining. He was moaning and groaning and screaming. He was tossing and turning quickly as if he were dodging something.

I walked over to the desk separating our beds. On it was cool water with a washcloth beside it. Sasuke thinks it's for my "sometimes nightly headaches". If he knew what they were really for, he would probably freak out.

Dipping the cloth in the bowl, I wrung out some of the moisture. Enough for it not to drip, not enough for it not to have any effect. I walked back over to his bed. I placed as many fingers I could on his shoulder without dropping the washcloth. I shushed him quietly, trying to calm him a bit.

"Sasuke-nii. Don't worry. I'm here now. Everything is going to be alright." As I placed the washcloth against his sweat drenched forehead, he started whimpering. My heart melted. It made me so upset that he was hurting so badly, and I couldn't do anything to help.

I put his head on my lap and stroked his hair. His breathing leveled and he stopped squirming. I smiled down at him. "I love you Nii-san" Trying to make his calm nature last, I started to sing the lullaby Mother used to sing Sasuke and Itachi-nii when they had night terrors. (A.N. I do not own the right to this song. And no I did not make it up. I was going to, and then I heard the song on YouTube, and thought "That's perfect with a few word changes!" and so I used it. Ta-da!)

"Hush now, my nii-san, be still love don't cry.

Sleep like you're rocked by the sea.

Sleep and remember, my lullaby,

And I'll be with you when you dream.

Drift on a river that flows through my arms,

Drift as I'm singing to you.

I see you smiling, so peaceful and calm,

And holding you, I'm smiling too.

Here in my arms, safe from all harm,

Holding you I'm smiling too.

Hush now, my nii-san, be still love don't cry.

Sleep like you're rocked by the sea.

Sleep and remember, my lullaby,

And I'll be with you when you dream.

Here in my arms, safe from all harm,

Holding you I'm smiling too.

Sleep and remember, my lullaby,

And I'll be with you when you dream.

Sleep and remember, my lullaby,

And I'll be with you, when you dream.

I'll be with you when you dream."

My brother was sound asleep, seeming as if he hadn't even been disturbed at all during his slumber. Even though it made me ecstatic he was okay, my heart was dealing with a lot of pain. I'm not quite sure why. Maybe it's because Mother never cared enough to sing me to sleep when I had night terrors. Or maybe it was because I knew it was Mother that helped Sasuke-nii sleep, and not me.


Okay, everyone! That is the second chapter! So, who do you feel more pity for? Sasuke or Rei? Don't worry my dear readers. The story will get more heart wrenching and sad later! Get ready for heart pain! Comment, rate, or send me a message! :3 Love you all!