Hey guys
Some more flashbacks in this chapter, and you finally get to know her name.
I've been getting comments recently about switching from first person to third, Causing some confusion when reading.
Let me know if you feel the same for any chapter you read.
Enjoy
Chapter 6
I was looking out the window, trying to organize my thoughts. The wounds that the medic had healed had done wonders. Just felt sore now from the aftereffects. It also made me recognize my other senses; hunger. I had been able to survive before from lack of eating before, but a body cannot heal without nutrition. I'd ask the medic for some food later.
The views outside showed a Sakura tree blooming; it made her think of a memory when she and Itachi became more than friends:
Flashback 8 years ago
From the time she was 11, she and Itachi would meet up, or see each other at random, unplanned, times. Usually, they would fight other missing-ins chasing them, spar with each other, or they would hang out to pass the time. She would chat with him and he would listen quietly, answering when questioned.
Lately the past few weeks had been a little different; he tried to see her as oppose to just the usual random meet ups, would talk with her, and even ask questions about her background. He never asked before, having previously stated the past 'didn't matter' to him.
They were walking, side by side, to a location where Itachi said he knew was rather quiet, and voided of other presences. She was confused on what he could possibly want to speak to her about in private as opposed to the usual meetups; he was still a mystery. Yes she knew he was a missing-in of his village, yes she knew what he did, and yes she knew he belonged to a vile group of S-class missing-ins, but she couldn't help but want to talk to him, walk with him, and just be in his presence. She didn't understand why she couldn't just let him be since she first met him. She guessed she was just stupid like that; however, his eyes never seemed to hide his true sel,f and that was what drew her closer to him. How can someone known to be heartless have such sad, suffering, and soft eyes? Killers don't have regrets and yet his eyes showed that he fully did, (even if he wouldn't admit it to himself).
They had arrived in an area where a Sakura tree could be seen; it was beautiful. Turning her head to him, she saw he was looking at her with a small smile, his hand held out to her. Surprise showed on her face as she took his hand; he never willingly offered unless in dire situations. As they walked towards the tree, she couldn't help but voice her confusion, "Itachi, why are we here? What is so serious that you felt the need to come where we can't even sense living animals near us?"
Arriving at the destination, he sat down pulling her down as well, and very carefully began speaking; he kept a hold of her hand.
"There's something that I wish to tell you, something which I am not sure if you'll believe me or not, but you've become someone, and the only one, that I can trust this information to. Please do not interrupt until I have finished". He looked very calm, but I could tell by his eyes that there was a little bit of worry in them.
Nodding to him, he began his story of how he was raised in the leaf, his clan, his family, the elders, the Hokage, how he graduated, when he got his sharingan, the death of his best friend, how he got it to the next level, his vision, killing off his family, and his little brother. He said he was proud to be a leaf, despite what it cost him, but now worried about what to do about his little brother, and could only keep tabs on him at a distance.
She felt surprised, shocked, saddened, angered, but more importantly, she felt relieved; it explained a great deal of how his eyes could hold such gentleness even though he was supposed to be a criminal.
She didn't seem to realize that she had been crying until Itachi began to wipe the tears with his thumb; he was being very gentle today, offering human contact.
"Sorry, I didn't even realize that I had started crying, haven't cried since I was nine" She said, wiping the rest of the tears away.
"It's okay, I was thirteen the last time I shed my own share of tears" he stated.
"So, what are you going to do about your brother then? Perhaps if he has friends then, he won't be alone, and also be safe from those elders of yours" thinking that might be the best idea.
"….How can you take my word so easily?" he sounded calm, but had a bit of doubt in his eyes.
"Your eyes have always been the most expressive of you Itachi. Even if your actions say one thing, your eyes always show the truth, and it explains a lot your story. Your eyes have told me since I met you about your suffering, sadness, and a bit of regret. Now the missing pieces have been filled." she said, showing not a single hesitation or doubt.
Itachi's eyes widened for a second before returning to their norma,l calmness look, and started talking about a topic completely different to the story from before, "When I was about to be stabbed from the attack a few weeks ago, why did you take the hit for me? I could have avoided it and you wouldn't have sustained a life threatening injury" he asked.
Thinking about the battle a few weeks back got her to unconsciously place a hand where the sword had penetrated; the lung. "I wasn't thinking about how you could, I was more worried that you were going to be killed, and my body moved on its own accord. You ask why, but I'm not sure how to explain it; just the thought of you being hurt like that, it just hurts because I don't want you to die. It feels painful thinking about you no longer living. It feels different than how I felt about my Kaa-san, but it hurts none the less" she explained, even though it just got her more confused thinking about it.
Itachi's eyes widened again for the second time, then he did something she would never have expected of Itachi Uchiha to do; he kissed her. It was shocking, such a gentle kiss, and an emotion began to stir within her as she began to, surprisingly, kiss him back. It ended all too soon as he looked directly in her eyes, resting his forehead on her own, "After I left my village, I had planned out everything necessary for the sake of my home; everything predicted and set forth. I never could have predicted you, and never could have predicted that I could feel more than just contempt, sadness, perhaps a little fear, and disappointment; you make me feel happy. I kept telling myself that I would eventually have to leave and never see you again, or you would finally leave me, knowing my life will always be of conflicts. I was lying to myself, and a few weeks ago, after what happened to you, made me acknowledge something; I'm selfish. No matter how much I shouldn't, I need to have you in my life; you make me feel alive. If you truly can accept me, then you have also accepted the path I have decided, with all of the hardships involved. It will only bring you sorrow in the end, but there's nothing to be done about it; it must be continued for the sake of my home" that was the longest sentence she had ever heard him speak, and it also confirmed something within her as she gave him an answer.
"Itachi Uchiha, we are ninja; are life is always of conflict, and chances of sorrow. I've experienced it and you've experienced it. No one can truly predict the future; even if you've picked the path you're destined to follow. I accepted you long before you told me the truth; and just so you know, I won't abandon you, you're not the only one who feels unable to let go."
For the second time he graced me with a smile, and this time he put one of his hands on her cheek, and slowly brought his face back to hers. She was prepared this time as she closed her eyes. Lips met and the feeling from before intensified, it made one thing certain; she was in love with Itachi Uchiha.
Flashback ends to the present
Thinking about him was always painful, but it would also bring a smile to my face; our love was set up to end in sadness from the beginning, but the kids were an unexpected joy to have.
A knock made its way to my ears, and I answered with a simple "come in" as I continued to stare out the window.
"Hey, I brought you some food along with everyone" Sakura stated as she placed the plate on the night stand.
Turning my head, I saw all of the four shinobi from Konoha come in, and what appeared to be sweet omelet in the medic's hands.
"Your son made it earlier today, and he saved you some when you were being treated by Sakura" Sasuke confirmed to me.
Nodding my head, I began to take bites; my hunger intensified.
"Whoa, you sure are hungry; looks like me when I'm eating ramen" the man with yellow hair stated.
"Naruto-kun" The woman with white eyes said sternly.
I just giggled as I finished my meal. I wasn't full, but my hunger had passed for the time, and I couldn't help but laugh at what the young man said.
They both just looked at me, and the young man smiled as he put his hands behind his head.
"Yes, that would be quite the funny scene with noodles hanging from your face if you were eating as fast as I was just now" I said still giggling.
"This is Hinata Huyga and Naruto Uzumaki, they're the ones that came with me upon Sasuke-kuns summon" Sakura explained.
My eyes widened for a second, and then I took a good look at the man named Naruto; despite his hair, his face, and the shape of his eyes, looked familiar.
"Uzumaki? And from Kohona?" I asked.
Now looking confused, he nodded.
"…Do you happen to know someone by the name of Kushina Uzumaki?" I asked.
His eyes now narrowed as he answered me, "Yeah, she's my Kaa-san, what about it?"
I just smiled and raised my hand to him "It's nice to meet you Naruto Uzumaki, my mother's name was Reina Uzumaki, the heir of the previous Uzumaki clan, and the older sister of Kushina Uzumaki; basically, I'm your cousin."
Shock now was on his face, with his mouth hanging open. It was quite amusing before he shook his head and took my hand with his eyes shining of happiness.
"I thought my clan had all died out for the most part"
"I honestly don't know where the few that I met are now located; I wasn't born from the village, therefore, I have no memory of it. My Kaa-san would tell me stories of it, along with aunt Kushina and the fun times they shared" I explained.
"So there are more survivors?"
"Yes, but it's been nearly five years since I had any contact from them; were all scattered, and some changed their last name to prevent themselves from being used as some sort of experiment."
"We can learn more about the clan later; you said something about an invasion towards Kohona being related to those men targeting you?" Sakura took the conversation to a more serious topic.
"Yes. Sorry, you're right of course. Well it's quite a long story so I suggest you sit down; if I don't explain from the beginning, it'll only bring forth more questions later on" I told them, now going to my serious mode.
They brought up four chairs.
"I guess I should begin with how the whirlpool village fell."
"Could you first give us your name since you know ours" Naruto interrupted.
Surprise, and a little embarrassment, coloured my face; I didn't even realize that I hadn't introduced myself yet.
"Your right, I haven't even introduced myself yet", I stated. Then straightening up I began my introduction of myself the way my Kaa-san showed me to do, while bowing, "Thank you for your patience everyone. My name is Jiyuna Uzumaki and I have a warning message for the hidden leaf village.
(Jiyu=freedom) That's how I got the name for the OC character.
I have started a new story last week called Unwavering Heart. If you have time, please take a look at it.
I'll have more SasuSaku in the next chapter.
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