Act 1: Ch. 10- Karai's Prediction to Shisui and Itachi, Scary Accuracy

Karai was happily skipping into the Uchiha compound used to seeing the young Nara they simply allowed her to pass the guards with no issue. She quickly sought out Itachi's chakra since Shisui seemed to be flickering around too much. Her icy blue eyes seemed to play between happy and worried as she came to speak with them. She also noticed Tobi-san in hiding but she ignored him in favor of her best friends.

"Tachi-chan, Shi-chan, I really need to talk to you two!" Karai shouted to catch their attention. Immediately both boys froze and turned to their younger friend. Karai patted the ground near her and said, "I can't say it too loudly…who knows who could be listening?"

Itachi and Shisui gathered closely and Tobi flickered above them only for all three to notice and Karai sighed, "Mr. Lollipop Tobi-san if you're going to be that bad at eavesdropping you'd better join us…" Shisui looked curious about the new addition but didn't ask.

Itachi commented, "What is so important Karai-chan?" He looked at her concerned countenance, "You seem worried." Shisui nodded his agreement while Tobi just listened. Karai sighed, "Has Councilman Danzo approached any of you alone?" Both boys tensed and looked at each other warily before nodding to her in the affirmative. "Don't trust Councilman Danzo…he's after your eyes guys. I can't explain how I know this but, you need to protect each other and yourselves." Karai looked scared and sad, "If Danzo gets his way the Uchiha could perish...I don't want him to hurt you or Mikoto-san, or Sasuke-chan."

Shisui and Itachi shared a glance before turning to their friend Shisui picked her up, "Try to explain…how you know this?" Karai looked scared and Itachi added, "Please Karai-chan…no matter how crazy it is, tell us."

Karai sniffled and nodded, "Fine but, you all have to promise not to tell anyone else or use this information against me…Promise!" Itachi and Shisui both agreed without hesitation. Tobi froze and Karai turned her glare on him, "Promise Bito!" Her abrupt change of address caused him to tense again before sighing, "Tobi-Bito promises, Karai-chan…"

Karai then began to explain, "The truth is I lived a completely different life before this one…it was an alternate world where the events of your lives were nothing more than a story. I know about the rivalry between Hashirama and Madara, how they founded the village, how Izuna died." She took a deep breath, "I know about Minato's Team and students. I know about Madara's plans and Danzo's plans. In the story in the other world Shisui died…Danzo stole one eye and he gave Itachi his other eye so Danzo couldn't get it. Itachi massacred his clan sparing only Sasuke before being labeled a missing nin for saving the village."

She winced as the memories hit, "I know so many things Shisui-chan…Itachi-chan, so many dangerous things and I just want to help and prevent so many good people from dying! I want to protect my precious people!" Itachi claimed her from Shisui's arms shushing her, "How long did you live in the other world? How were you brought to this one?"

Karai whispered, "I died when I was 25 there were these thieves wielding guns and I used my body to shield my younger cousins who were no older than Sasuke…" she looked at them and the weariness in her eyes made sense, her soul was older than her body. "As for how I came here I don't know but, I think it has to do with people who watch over this world that wanted the events to change. The story existed in my world so maybe I could help save this one."

Tobi said nothing but her words struck him to the core, 'Should I ask how…no…well maybe I need to.' He asked quietly, "How did Rin Nohara die?" Karai looked at Tobi and smiled sadly, "She committed suicide, and she used her teammate Kakashi as the instrument against his will. Madara used a genjutsu to control the Mizukage Yagura, he ordered the mist nin to take Rin and implant the three-tails Isobu inside her and send her back to the leaf like a ticking time bomb…she gave her life to protect her only teammates she thought were left."

Karai had a fierce gaze place on Tobi and said firmly, "Kakashi didn't murder Rin and Obito who survived being crushed didn't know until it was too late and made so many irreversible mistakes that he died trying to fix. Not only did he suffer needlessly but, he made Kakashi suffer too. Obito's death took a deep toll on Kakashi and broke him beyond prepare."

Shisui seemed pained, "Nii-sama is alive?" Karai turned to Shisui who looked so torn both with hope and worry. Karai held his hands with a smile, "Hai, Obito-nii-san is alive Shi-chan…but, don't seek him out and let him come to you. First though you need to survive and protect each other…take Sasuke-chan if you have to but keep yourselves out of Danzo's clutches." She was practically begging, "Even if it means you have to disappear and I can't see you anymore please protect each other and Sasuke-chan if no one else!"

Karai looked ready to cry and Tobi took her from Itachi whispering softly, "Tobi will protect them Karai-chan…Tobi promises." His voice deepened in her ear, "Thank you…" Karai sniffled and hugged Tobi tightly sniffling, "Just stay safe Tobi-Bito keep them safe from Danzo, Orochimaru, and Madara…" Karai sniffled and looked at Itachi and Shisui, "I am going to talk with Hokage-sama to see if there's a way to help you from here but, I don't know if Danzo has said anything in council meetings or not."

Shisui looked horrified, "Karai-chan if Danzo finds out about you…no don't go to the Hokage, let me or Itachi do it. We're bigger, older, we can take the risk." Shisui swiftly grabbed Karai and said firmly, "Promise me Karai…talk to him if you must but don't put yourself at risk by telling him what you told us." Karai nodded, "Promise Shisui, Danzo won't touch me but, I still have to try and help you and Itachi and Sasuke."

What none of them realized was that the entire conversation had been overheard by two members adorning red clouds who shared a serious gaze. One with golden eyes and another with acid green both nodded in agreement neither would confront or endanger the girl but offer their help anonymously. 'Poor girl, one should not carry the weight of the world as you do…it destroys him every day. I pray you remain safe through it all.' The golden eyed person vanished without a trace.

Soon Karai left and Shisui went to prepare for his mission Itachi who was previously off went to the Hokage to request permission to shadow Shisui without his knowledge. He entered the office quietly, "Hokage-sama, I've had suspicions as of late…may I request permission to shadow Shisui on his mission from the shadows?"

Hiruzen looked grave, "You believe that someone is after him?" Itachi looked hesitant and said, "Not him per say," Itachi shared a severe glance, "I believe someone is after his eyes." Hiruzen sighed and nodded, "I will grant you permission any proof you can collect please bring to me."

Itachi nodded in gratitude and returned to grab his camcorder for his personal mission. He then waited until an hour after Shisui's departure and followed behind. He felt several signals placed ahead including a very specific and dangerous one. 'Karai was right…Danzo is following Shisui.' He followed swiftly and arrived to see Shisui being intercepted by Root Anbu members. It was being recorded as Danzo appeared and began to monologue about the danger their clan posed, the softness of the current Hokage and how he intended to take over and the power of Shisui's eyes. Just as Danzo was about to attack Shisui he was intercepted by Tobi, "You will not touch him Shimura…" Itachi froze 'Tobi did not sound like that earlier…'

Danzo glared at him, "What matter is it of yours?" Tobi chuckled darkly, "It matters plenty to me…" his hand crept up to his mask and he slowly removed it showing severe scaring and a very familiar Sharingan on his face, "Hello Danzo, still trying to steal the Kage title?"

Danzo sighed, "So Obito Uchiha still lives…of course you would interfere to protect your brother." Danzo sheathed his blade and added, "How long can you protect him for…you were marked as dead and now you appear alive and well."

Obito shrugged, "I intend to confront Hiruzen myself…it is of no matter to you." He turned and grabbed his brother Shisui who looked at him with surprise and relief. Itachi sighed and stopped recording to avoid the privacy of the moment. He appeared next to them, "Our friend was right to worry…were it not for her warning Shisui. He would have overwhelmed you."

Itachi met the gaze of Obito and nodded in appreciation, "Thank you for protecting him." He held up the recorder, "I have all the evidence we need to shut Danzo down for attempted theft of a Kekkei Genkai." Shisui and Obito nodded before the three returned to the leaf Obito replaced his mask. "Yes, it seems we owe her quite the debt."