Disclaimer: The Uchiha clan belongs entirely to Masashi Kishimoto-sama


08: Sunset

Sasuke had always liked the sunset.

It was fleeting, it was beautiful, and no matter what combination of colors filled the sky, it always seemed as though it wasn't possible for the colors to have mixed any other way.

"Just like you, nii-san," Sasuke grinned over at his older brother one evening.

Itachi paused, taking his gaze away from the fading sunlight to look at his younger brother, "Like me?"

"Yeah… you're pretty, I don't get to see you as often as I'd like, and you're always perfect."

The elder Uchiha gave a tired smile, pulling Sasuke into a loose hug as he watched the last rays of sun disappear beyond the horizon, "But the sunset gives way to night, does it not? …I think I rather like the sunrise more."