Rin, Itachi and Aacura: Naruto and Sasuke sitting in a tree. K-I-S-S-I-N-G! First came love, then came marriage-

Sasuke: SHUT UP!!!

Naruto: Then came a baby in a golden carriage!

Sasuke: o.O !!!

Naruto: What? I think it's a neat song

Sasuke: (sighs) I'm surrounded by idiots!

Aacura: I'd like to dedicate this chapter to Amz again, because she is now my new pen pal woot!!

Sasuke: Gods help her

Aacura: (glares) That's not nice!


Chapter 9 – Konoha Under Attack!

Early in the morning, the Uchiha family were up and about. It was unusual, but Sasuke needed comforting as he didn't believe his date went well last night. As the three were in the kitchen, they bolted upright as high pitched screams echoed in the distance.

"HELP!!! HELP!!!" Gathering on the landing, a man threw himself through their front door, panting, "Ak-Akatsuke – here!!" Itachi paled dramatically, but the trio bolted out the door, running towards the gates of Konoha.

The sight before them was horrific! All members of the Akatsuke were indeed there, tearing through ANBU like they were mere insects. Men, women and children tried to flee but they were either frozen to the spot or killed without a second thought.

Fixated to the spot, Itachi took in her surroundings. The gates and parts of the wall were demolished, bodies littered he floor, and blood drowned the living and the dead. Her eyes landed on Kakashi. He was fighting a blonde Akatsuke member, Itachi clearly knew as Deidra, and even though he was putting up a good fight, her blood ran cold.

Naruto was behind him, on the floor, out cold. Red chakra radiated from him, meaning the Kyuubi must be healing him. Sasuke saw him also and full on sprinted towards the unconscious teen, his Katana drawn.

"Sasuke!!! No!!" chasing after him, Itachi flung herself infront of her brother as Deidra aimed to plunge several kunai in Kakashi. Barging her sister's fiancé out the way, the weapons devoured Itachi's flesh in five points. Blood poured to the floor from her head, right arm, and middle. Raising her eyes to connect with the Akatsuke bastard, Deidra smirked, recognising the coal eyes.

"Well, well, well, Itachi. Un." The rest of the Akatsuke stopped at the name and turned towards the ex member.

"Deidra." She spat. "Sasuke, get Naruto out of here."

"Nii-"

"NOW!!!" her voice gave Sasuke chills, and he obeyed, getting Naruto to safety. Kakashi stood by her side. "Get out of here Kakashi, this is my fight." He refused to budge.

"Itachi. What makes you think you can take us all on?" Itachi prepared to fight. The puppet master flung his strings towards Kakshi who failed to dodge. Luckily for him, Itachi once again saved him, having her joints stuck to the Akatsuke's control.

Kakashi went to sever the ties, "I wouldn't do that of I were you." Kakashi glared, "Step back. You wouldn't want the little girl to get hurt would you?" the strings squashed her tightly and the distraction let Deidra send Kakashi flying, slamming against a brick wall and falling unconscious. "You won't escape us again. Even Kisame won't fail a second time." Itachi saw the blue haired man glare venomously in her direction. She knew it wasn't an act. The man she loved was long gone and he would kill her, given the chance. The puppet master grabbed her attention again by slamming his fist into her already bleading stomach. "Y'know, we were sent her to capture the Kyuubi, crush Konoha… and punish you. Let's start with the latter. Kisame, as punishment you are not to join in. Sorry." The apology was sarcastic.

One by one, they took turns in beating her senseless. The residents of Konoha could only watch, because any few who tried to rebel, were killed in an instant! Itachi was drowned in blood, bruises, but not tears as she refused to cry in front of them, especially Kisame. Her heart hurt more than the beatings.

"Are you quite finished?" she wheezed, cockily, but it didn't go down well, as she was backslapped.

"Itachi!!" she managed to turn her head slightly to see Sasuke and Rin, struggling to get to her, but held back by several ANBU.

"Use the sharingan!!" Rin belted, but Itachi shook her head.

Releasing her from the strings, Itachi fell heavily. Shakily, she managed to slowly stand up, but balance was a great issue. One punch in the stomach made her fall and cough a heafty amount of blood.

"We're bored now, so we'll kill you and get over with it." Shit.

A katana rose in the air. "I'd like to say it was nice knowing you Itachi. But that would be a lie!" Itachi smirked inside, mentally saying her goodbyes. Raised arms in the air, the Katana plunged towards her, sealing her fate.


Sasuke: YOU KILLED HER?!?! WHAT KIND OF AUTHORESS ARE YOU?!?!

Aacura: Damnit Sasuke! The ears!

Sasuke: Naruto's unconscious! Kakashi's unconscious!

Aacura: I'll knock you out in a second!!

Sasuke: o.O

Rin: R&R please

Preview

"I thought I could do this. I thought I could watch you, but… I can't"