Warning: I wrote this after I watched the episodes again, where the truth about Itachi is revealed. That's why this might be slightly influenced by my feelings because I can't stop crying over Itachis sad fate. T_T sorry
DISCLAIMER: I do NOT own Naruto it belongs to Masashi Kishimoto. I only write fanfiction for my pleasure and hopefully that of the readers.
The secret tears chapter 3
He turned around and said to his big brother smiling: "Let's go Aniki!"
Itachi smiled back, and then he put on his cloak and followed his brother. How he'd missed that smile. It was so warm and honest, just like when they were children. He noticed how tall Sasuke has become while they haven't seen each other. He was a bit sad. He wouldn't admit it to himself but he would have liked to see Sasuke grow up and become a fine person and strong ninja, but well, he couldn't because of certain events. Luckily the rain had stopped while they were changing but the sun didn't show and everything was still dark, grey and unfriendly. But his nervousness was fading as he thought about the time they missed and how he could make everything up to his Otouto. Of course he didn't expect Sasuke to forgive him completely that would be impossible. He again was lost in thoughts, that was really becoming an annoying habit of him. That's why he didn't notice that Sasuke had asked him something and crashed in the back of his little brother because Sasuke had stopped to look after Itachi.
Something was really wrong with Itachi. Come on he never spaced out like this. Or crash in his back. He looked up to Itachi, concern in his eyes, "Itachi, what the hell is wrong with you? Feeling sick or what?" "Uh no, I was just thinking." "Yeah I know that. But what keeps you so distracted that you don't even notice your surroundings?" Sasuke was getting annoyed.
Itachi noticed how his brother was getting annoyed and decided to answer honestly: "Well… I thought that I would have liked to see you grow up and how I missed you and uh… well I would like to somewhat make up for the time we lost and… that incident."
Sasuke felt like he'd been hit with a baseball bat. He somewhat grew accustomed to it during this afternoon but really. Why did his brother had to be so nice to him? He couldn't help but lunge forward and hug his Aniki. How he had missed him. He felt Itachi tense and then relax but the best thing was that he returned the hug. "I missed you to Aniki. More than you would know." He murmured into Itachis chest. He pulled away after a few moments and looked up to his brother, his face serious as he told him: "You don't have to make up for those things. You are here know and that's what counts. You told me the truth and I believe you. You had no other option and all of this was not your fault. If someone should repay me then that would be Konoha and they would also have to pay you back. When it comes to Konoha, I leave the decision to you. If you want to have your revenge or if you want to forgive them, I'll accept your decision and act according to your will. So please don't say that you want to make things up to me, because there is nothing to pay back!"
Itachi was stunned. He could just stand there and nod his understanding while crying. He never thought that Sasuke would see everything so rational and would actually take the burden away from his shoulders. He leant into his brother and let his tears fall. He didn't give a damn about who might be seeing the great Itachi like this, because he made his decision.
When they came back that evening after a nice meal and some good conversation, they were both smiling. If some of their so called friends saw them now, they would think this was a genjutsu. I mean, Itachi and Sasuke Uchiha smiling and acting all friendly around each other? But that was happening now and it was ok.
Itachi thought it was a good moment to tell his brother about his decision. "Sasuke there is something I'd like to tell you." Sasuke nodded and looked at him expectingly. "I'll forgive Konoha. I gave up my previous life for the village and yeah… I'll just forgive them. I mean most of the people don't even know about all this so they are not guilty. And for the future, I'll leaf Akatsuki and spend the rest of my time with you Otouto. Wherever you go, whatever you do, I'll follow." He smiled his biggest smile that was reserved for his little brother.
The End
There will be a chapter 4 but the main story is finished. The 4 chapter will be rated M to be save because of how this continues. ^^
I'm as always sorry for my bad English and this time also for the long wait. It's just not so easy to write something while crying really badly. I always get really emotional while reading or watching stuff with Itachi but writing this is the worst for me. I could almost shower with the water of my many tears ^^'' And I'm sorry if Sasuke and Itachi are to OOC. And about chapter 4: I don't know to how it'll turn out and how far their relationship goes.
Thanks for reading
