Ok so this is MAJOR spoilers warning. This is probably one of the few, if there are anymore, fanfic that follow the story closely. I read the Manga so if you don't and don't want parts ruined for you leave now please. And don't get mad at me. This has been stuck in my head and I really want to write it.
Itachi may seem out of character but to me he isn't, just ask my friends….lol. You'll understand at some point, I think...lol.
Disclaimer: I do not own Naruto.
Pairings: Itachi x OC

Chapter 4

Sasuke followed behind the woman closely, yet at a distance that he could defend himself if it came to that point. They had been running through the trees for sometimes now, having left the hideout of the Akatsuki without being seen. Sasuke felt unease gather around him while following behind the woman. Suddenly she stopped and Sasuke quickly halted behind her.

"What is it?" He demanded and she partially leaned against a tree while panting. Amaterasu closed her eyes and breathed deeply as another wave of pain went through her. She didn't understand what was wrong. Pressing a hand delicately to he stomach she shook her head.

"N-nothing, I'm fine. We have to continue." She took off into the trees again and a confused Sasuke hesitated but followed. Suddenly a shuriken came flying towards the two and both dodged before landing on the ground and reaching for weapons. Shinobi surrounded them.

"Sasuke?"

Amaterasu's eyes scanned the shinobi in front of her as her heart pounded. This wasn't good. She glanced over at Sasuke to see that he was still very calm. Of course why wouldn't he be? She recognized the forehead protectors. They were from Konoha. He probably knew them.

"Sasuke-kun." Pink-headed girl stuttered out.

"Hn." He replied.

"What is an Akatsuki doing here?" A brown haired man asked. The others tensed a little and a blonde-haired kid pulled out a kunai and started forward.

"Let Sasuke go!" He demanded.

"I'm doing nothing to hold him to me." Rasu said calmly. He started to charge but a silver-haired man jumped forward stopping him. She recognized him immediately.

"It's been a long time. Kakashi-senpai." She said softly. The blonde looked at her confused.

"Amaterasu. It can't be." He said in shock. She smiled bitter sweetly.

"How do you know her?" Naruto asked. "Kakashi-sensei, how can you know her? She is Akatsuki." He didn't reply. Just continued to stare at her.

"What's your business with Sasuke?" The pink girl demanded. Rasu glared at her.

"She helped me escape." Sasuke said plainly. Rasu glanced at him then back at the shinobi.

"We are returning to Konoha." She stated boldly. It was Sasuke's turn to glance at her.

"What's your business there?" The blonde demanded.

"It's our home." She stated matter-of-factly, though it felt like poison on her tongue.

"You're Akatsuki!"

"I may wear the cloak but I have never belonged. Ten years ago I was kidnapped from Konoha. Now I wish to return." It wasn't the whole truth. She had no desire to return to Konoha, but for Itachi's sake she would. The shinobi stared at her in disbelief.

"She speaks the truth." Kakashi confirmed.

Everyone looked skeptical but didn't argue with Kakashi. She smiled softly to herself. Of course they wouldn't trust her. The brown haired ninja moved up to stand beside Kakashi.

"What shall we do then? Our mission was to retrieve Sasuke, if he's here then shall we just head back with them?"

"Hm. That would probably be the best option." Kakashi said. He looked back at Rasu and Sasuke. "From here on out you will be traveling back to Konoha with us. No exceptions. Is that clear?"

"Hn." Sasuke grunted. Rasu didn't acknowledge Kakashi in anyway she just looked at him. He sighed and turned before leading everyone further a head to reveal the shinobi's campsite.

"There's enough room for all of us. Please sit down." He said with a wave of his arm. Sasuke started to move forward but Amaterasu stopped him with a hand on his arm. She leaned in close.

"Do not speak to them of anything Madra told you." She whispered.

"Why not?" He asked with a glare. Her grip on his arm tightened.

"Because these may be your friends but that information could get you killed. Like it or no we are both in more danger then you could ever imagine at the moment. So behave and keep your mouth shut." His glare deepened and Itachi's mangekyou sharingan flashed at her. Her eyes widened and she dropped her gaze. He grunted and grabbed his head. "Whatever you do, control your emotions. You don't want that activated. You could hurt somebody." Sasuke grunted and she let go of his arm as he walked away to seat himself in an empty spot by the fire. She walked over to the other side of the fire and froze as another wave of pain swept up her abdomen. Unable to stop herself she cried out and froze, as she felt liquid run down the inside of her legs. Panic welled up inside her.

"Oh no." She said as she labored for breath. The pink haired girl was suddenly beside her.

"Are you alright?" She asked.

"My…my water broke." The girl gasped and Rasu looked up at her. "My baby's coming."