A Life for a Life

By: Silverwolf

Anko watches Itachi as he passes through the door to leave the Recreation Center. "I know you're not responible for beating up Orochimaru." Itachi looks at Anko, "if I had done it he would be dead. He let that knife free among the orphans. Though one day I'll return that knife."

Anko is silent as she passes into the Recreation Center. Itachi continues his steps making his way down the cement path. The female mutters to herself, "that explains why the knife that killed Sasuke wasn't ever found? Does he mean he'll kill Orochimaru?"

Itachi meets Konan outside of her class in silence. The azure haired female grins slightly as she feels an arm go around her. The female keeps pace with the raven teen as he makes his way out of the building. Konan titls her head as she feels something fall around her neck. "Itachi?" The female wraps her hand around the unique necklace. "I can't keep this." Itachi looks at Konan, "you can hold it for as long as I wish for you to." Konan shakes her head and takes the necklace from her neck. She places the item in Itachi's hand. "I can't keep that. Even I know where it came from."

Itachi places his forehead against her shoulder as they continue walking. Though the pair's attention changes as they hear Deidara call loudly for Itachi. "UCHIHA!" The raven teen walks towards the yelling blonde. Konan remains at Itachi's side as the pair of males begin a conversation.

Deidara rambles swiftly about Orochimaru having late office hours for the day. Itachi nods towards the blonde. The raven teen then places something in Deidara's hand as Konan takes the necklace from Itachi's grip and locks it back around Itachi's neck. "You break it or something?" Konan makes a face and then lies, "at least I was able to repair it." Deidara laughs, "I'm surprised he didn't murder you."

Itachi glances away, "it was an accident." Kisame joins the trio with a slight grin. "You know that damn outline helped me pass the stupid test." Itachi looks at Kisame, "sometimes notes help." Konan giggles at Itachi's words. The quartet begins to separate as they reach other building for classes. Deidara disappears into the main building used for classes after mentioning something about an art class. Kisame slips away after mentioning something about a swim meeting.

Konan and Itachi eventually fall into the path of Naruto as the small blonde appears from a building. Itachi doesn't ay anything as the blonde grins and wraps his arms around the teen's waist and then waves at Konan. The female waves back to the small blonde. Itachi looks at Naruto, "how was class?" The blonde shakes his head swiftly. "That great then." Naruto sighs, "I hate that class. I'm no good at it." Itachi tilts his head slightly, "what class?" Naruto sighs, "I hate science." Konan laughs, "that's because you're ten and right now it's not much fun." Itachi shakes his head, "when you're older there will be chemicals and lab assignments."

Naruto shrugs, "can I play on your computer later?" Itachi nods. The blonde grins widely as Itachi goes to step into a building. Konan smirks, "get to your next class Naruto." The small blonde takes off in a run.

Itachi takes Konan through the building and up a flight of stairs. The raven teen leaves her in front of a classroom door. "Have fun in class." Konan nods as she watches Itachi disappear down the hall after placing a piece of paper in her hand. The raven teen waits until Konan is in the class to disappear down the stairs instead of step into his clasroom. He then makes his way through and out of the building.

Konan sits in a desk tapping her foot along the floor. The azure haired female opens the slip of paper to find Itachi's necklace wrapped inside it. Across the page in neat script are the words she didn't wish to read. I love you. But there is something I have to do. This is goodbye Konan. Do me a favor, do everything you can to watch over Naruto. Hopefully you two will find company in each other. -Itachi

Tears fall from the female's eyes. Sasori enters the classroom as she locks the necklace from the note around her neck. "I love you too. Why do you have to be so hell bent on making him pay for what happened?"

Itachi makes his way through the grounds of Reaver Academy towards the Annex holding staff offices. He makes his way up a couple flights of stairs as he slides a hand into his pocket. The raven teen knocks on a door as soon as he spots the name.

Orochimaru tilts his head, "now who could that be?" The older raven steps to the door. As the door comes open Orochimaru is surprised to see the teen standing on the other side. "Itachi." The raven teen steps forward slightly as Orochimaru allows the teen to enter the office. "Did you want something?" Itachi smirks a bit, "wel lyou could start with an apoligy, but that won't happen." The raven teen decides to take a seat along the top of the older male's desk.

Orochimaru blinks slightly as he watches muscle shift as Itachi leans back a bit. The older raven moves towards the younger one. Itachi closes his eyes as Orochimaru leans towards him slightly. Crimson eyes open as a knife sinks into the side of the older male's neck. Itachi moves as blood sprays across the room. The younger raven leaves the office being sure to close the door behind him. "Now there's soemthing I can be accused of." The Uchiha makes his way back to his dorm. Swiftly Itachi rids the dorm of anything of importance to him. Most of these items are left in Konan's dorm for either her or the tiny blonde that seemed to adore Itachi. The raven teen falls against the bed. A second knife is dragged down the teen's arms breaking skin. Crimson eyes fall closed to wait. There wouldn't be a need for cops this time.

A/N: This is the official final chapter. I decided to post it finally. To begin with I wasn't going to. Time and Reaver Academy Officially ends with this chapter.

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