Okay first I like to thank everyone for their great reviews

Shin no juria: Yes I'm glad he found put too but there is still a lot of drama to come and Naruto's even more curious…thanks for the review and don't worry you didn't make any mistakes.

M: I'm glad it wasn't so bad I was really nervous about doing the rape scene but I think it turned out ok…Thanks for the awesome review and I hope to do some more long chapters in the future.

: Thanks for the review. The NaruSasu relationship is being to get underway. They are going to be spending a lot of time together and there will be a lot more Itachi in the story. He's not in it this chapter coming up but there's a chapter coming up that's basically all about him.

Akira Nishikawa: Don't worry Itachi does love his brother and there is a reason for the way he acts around his brother but that won't be coming up until a few chapters and hopefully Sasuke will get some help and thanks for the review

Parody of a smile: I'm glad you like it and I love chocolate too and thanks for the amazing review

Winter Cicada: Naruto still hasn't given his full opinion yet…I've been concentrating on Sasuke but I'll go back to Naruto shortly and I was going to make it explosive but I thought it would be better when Naruto learns of Sasuke's bigger and more darker secrets if you get what I mean and Orochimaru just a coward he might of threatened Naruto but he won't do anything because he's not alone and valuable like Sasuke is and thanks for the review I'm glad you like.

Loveuntilwebleed: Yeah I know I felt really bad having everyone waiting for a month, but I promise I won't let you wait that long again unless I can't help it and I'm glad you like the story and hate Orochimaru.

Silentcover2: thanks for the review and to answer your questions…Yes Naruto's friends will beat him up and Naruto won't intervene just yet but he won't join in either, it's strange they are slowly but surely falling for each other but they are pretending in their minds they still hate the other, so at the moment Naruto will chose his mates I don't know if that answers your question. And you're right about Sasuke needing help hopefully some will be on its way.

Xivy: Yes they are but they still have a long way to go and thanks for the review.

Okay so here is my next chapter and it's for those who reviewed and added me to their alerts and favourites…I hope you enjoy: D

Sasuke woke up in unbearable pain as the sun hit his tired and bruised face. He scrunched up his face from the sudden bright light that temporally blinded him. He gently rubbed his eyes and took a wild glance around the room. Sasuke noticed that he was in his bedroom, lying on his bed. Sasuke rubbed his aching head and wondered how he got to be in his room the last thing he remembered after what Orochimaru did to him was taking a shower. Sasuke shivered as he thought what that monster did to him and couldn't help the tears that made its way down his cheek.

Sasuke shook his head and peaked at his alarm clock and was shocked that it read 7:45. He groaned as he realized that he was going to be late and that was never good, especially for him. Sasuke sighed he didn't want to get up. He wanted to just lie there and sleep until the pain went away, but knew he couldn't.

Sasuke pushed his aching limbs into as sitting position and instantly regretted the action as it brought even more pain to his already battered body, groaning Sasuke forced himself out of bed. He knew he had to get use to the pain since he would have to bear with it for the entire day and he knew the kids at school wouldn't give him a break, they never did. Sasuke limped over to his bathroom to get ready for school.

The raven peaked into the mirror and saw the damage that was done to his face, it looked horrible. He gave out a loud sigh as he turned away from the mirror and looked longingly at the shower, but he knew that he was already late so a nice hot shower had to wait until later.

Sasuke turned back to face the mirror and stared at the ugly glasses that lay on the side. He gently picked them up and examined them.

He thought about going to school without his disguise on, then that way he knew no one would pick on him, but he also knew that Orochimaru wouldn't be best pleased and Sasuke was terrified of what he would do to him.

Sasuke's face scrunched up in disgust at thinking of the man's name and unwanted tears began to pour down his cheeks. He didn't want to go through that again…that pain and anguish….that humiliation….that weakness.

Sasuke knew that was all he was….weak. Sasuke remembered his father always calling him that all the time. The raven knew he was weak. He was too weak to stand up to father when he beat him and call him horrible names that no parent should call their child. He couldn't stand up to the bullies who constantly tortured him. He couldn't stand up to Itachi and ask why he suddenly became cold and neglectful towards him, but mostly he couldn't stand up to Orochimaru. That was what hurt the most that he couldn't stop someone from doing…that to him and he knew it was going to get much worse from then on.

Sasuke sighed he knew he shouldn't be thinking such horrible things about himself, but he just couldn't help it. No one has ever said anything nice about him…well his mother did before she got killed and Itachi used to, but that was a life time ago.

Sasuke walked out of the bathroom and stumbled over to his wardrobe; every step felt like his body was on fire. He could hardly move from the pain, but knew he had to put up with it and stop being so weak. A determined look suddenly crossed the raven's face. He decided to change his ways and become a true Uchiha. He just hoped he could hold himself to it.

Sasuke sighed and wiped the tears angrily from his eyes. Sasuke promised himself that was the first thing that had to stop his stupid crying.

'I'm going to change. I'm going to be someone everyone can be proud off and will like.' The young Uchiha promised himself.

Sasuke nodded his head in determination as he began to get ready for another day of pure hell.

The raven after finally getting ready stepped outside his bedroom door, only to be greeted by someone he wanted so desperately wanted to avoid….Orochimaru.

Sasuke shivered as the man gave his a terrifying smirk. Orochimaru leaned in close that their noses were only centimetres apart. Sasuke gave out a gulp as Orochimaru began to speak.

"I had a good night princess…I hope to do it again." Sasuke looked shocked as his eyes widened in complete and utter horror. There was no was in hell that he could go through that again….no way, even though he knew that Orochimaru would be coming back for more.

"No" He whispered. Orochimaru just cackled at his response and leaned in close to his ear. Sasuke froze as Orochimaru began to lick the shell of his ear.

Sasuke suddenly remembered the promise he made to himself and with courage he didn't know he had. He pushed Orochimaru back as hard as he could.

He raised his head to look the man in the eye. Orochimaru stood there with a look of pure shock on his pale face, but that look soon turned into rage as he grabbed Sasuke by the scruff of the neck and pinned him against the wall.

Sasuke struggled as he felt oxygen leave his lungs and began to suffocate. He looked at Orochimaru with pleading eyes, but the snake like man still had uncontrollable rage in his so he didn't really care what he was doing

"I'm going to make you pay for doing that, it seems like you still need to be broken in, but don't you worry your pretty little head because I will make you so broken, that you wish you were never born." And with that Orochimaru released his grip and watched as the raven fell to the floor grasping for breath.

Orochimaru smirked as he watched Sasuke in amusement. The man knelt down beside the raven and began to stoke his head. Sasuke flinched but didn't pull away. He knew it would only result in more pain if he did and he defiantly didn't want that in anyway.

"You know I should punish you for the stunt you just pulled, but for once you're in luck. Itachi's down stairs and we don't want him finding out, do we?" Orochimaru smiled sickly. Sasuke opened his mouth to speak but Orochimaru shushed him by putting a deathly pale finger to the teen's lips.

"Alright princess I have to go and get ready for work." He paused to look up and down Sasuke body and licked his lips. "But don't worry tonight all my attention will be only on you…Oh and before I forget you have a tutoring session tonight if I'm not mistaken."

Sasuke nodded his eyes starting to get more fearful. Orochimaru smirk as he thought deeply.

"I don't really like anyone around here while I'm out, but It looks like don't really have a choice now do I?" Sasuke stared at him not knowing what to say. He just shook his head. Orochimaru eyes hardened and Sasuke gulped as the man reached down and grabbed him by his raven locks, dragging him up. Sasuke hissed in pain as he felt his hair being torn from his scalp.

"O-Orochimaru P-Please let m-me g-g-go." Sasuke pleaded as he tried to get free.

"Not until you promise me nothing will happen between you and that boy." Orochimaru demanded with malice in his voice.

"O-off course i-it w-won't." Sasuke cried.

"Well just to be sure." Orochimaru swung his fist and punched it into the young Uchiha's stomach. Sasuke stumbled to the floor holding his now injured stomach, fresh tears falling down his yes from the agony.

Orochimaru just smirk, satisfied at what he had done. He began to stroke Sasuke cheek again.

"That was just a warning I'll do much worse next time, do you understand me?"

Sasuke nodded. Orochimaru gave one last satisfied smirk and left the raven on the floor still crying and holding his stomach.

The raven headed Uchiha watched his worst nightmare walk down the hall and out of sight. He staggered to his feet still in excruciating pain from last night and from the punch.

Sasuke stared at the ground. He felt disgusted with himself for not keeping to his promise. He felt such a failure. He sighed and picked the glasses up that fell on the floor.

Itachi sat at the kitchen table, eating some toast and reading the morning paper. He was extremely exhausted from staying out until two in the morning, but it was worth it to just forget about everything for a little while. The older Uchiha had to admit that he did regret it at first, but once he got there he actually had a blast, and besides Kisame wouldn't take no for an answer.

Itachi smirked at the thought. Kisame was a really good mate and he appreciated that especially with the murder case getting to him. They still didn't have any leads and it was beginning to frustrate the hell out of him.

It had been a month since the last victim was claimed and either the killer was getting bored or just hadn't found their next victim yet. Itachi knew it was the latter because killers never get bored with the thrill of the kill it's how their mind worked.

Itachi sighed and went back to his paper. He looked up from his paper again when he heard someone come down the stairs. Itachi saw Sasuke bruised face under his façade and shook his head sorrowfully. He never understood why his foolish little brother had to make life harder for himself than it already was. Itachi gave up hope long ago where his brother was concern, yes he loved him, but sometimes people had to make their own decisions in life and learn from them.

Itachi watched as Sasuke limped into the room and took a seat opposite him. Itachi frowned as he saw his brother's state up close. Itachi's head filled with concern but his eyes remain cold and focused.

Sasuke felt someone's eyes on him and looked up to see his brother staring at him. The raven shifted in his sit uncomfortably as he locked eyes with his older brother's. They stared at each other until Sasuke couldn't take anymore and turned away.

"What has happened to your face Sasuke?" Itachi replied coldly. Sasuke flinched at the question and the coldness of his brother's voice.

"Umm…I…It's nothing Itachi….just some kids at school." Sasuke replied uneasily. Itachi sighed and shook his head.

"Well that might not have happened if you stop dressing so ridiculously and learned how to stick up for yourself." Itachi hissed at his brother. Sasuke stared down at the table as he felt his eyes water behind his glasses. Itachi regretted sounded so harsh, but how else will his brother learn. He was doing this for his own good.

Sasuke felt tears burning behind his eyes, but pushed them back. He didn't want to anger Itachi anymore than he already had.

"Sorry" Sasuke whispered, his voice barely audible, but Itachi sharp ears caught what he had said. Itachi just frowned.

"It's not me being beat up every day; sometimes I don't know what I did to deserve a brother like you." He said harshly and with that he pushed his chair back and stood up. Sasuke felt shame swell up inside of him. He snapped out of the horrible thoughts when he heard Itachi's harsh voice again.

"Hurry up and get something to eat I won't have you missing school." Sasuke nodded his head and Itachi swept from the room to his office, unable to be in the same room as his brother a moment longer.

Sasuke watched his brother leave with a look of sadness and disappointment. He wished that his brother would love and care for him as he used to but knew his brother hated him like everybody else.

Sasuke let out a small sigh. He knew he didn't have time to make something proper to eat, so he just grabbed an apple and some money and headed off to school. Sasuke hoped that his day wouldn't be too bad and the bullies would leave him alone. The raven looked up at the sky and gave a small prayer.

Itachi sat in his office a scowl on his pale face, as he glared at the report that just came in by fax moments ago. Itachi decided that he was going to work from home today and told Kisame to bring anything new on the case and some of the old files. Itachi yawned and rubbed his tired eyes.

The older raven knew he had to get some sleep but his mind was too focused on this case, for some strange reason he felt like he owed it to all those poor boys that were tragically taken. Itachi knew that was only part of the reason, but there was a much more sinister reason as well. A well-kept secret that his lips never revealed a dark secret he would like to forget.

The secret was part of why he acted so cold to the only person he loved in this entire world, his baby brother, but every time he saw Sasuke something always snapped and he couldn't help but take it out on his little brother.

Itachi also felt so tired lately probably due to the lack of sleep, but he felt like he couldn't sleep ever not with the nightmares that plagued his mind.

He could hear them screaming for help, begging for mercy as they all lost their precious lives one by one. He could see the blood splatter the walls as the horrid man laughed in amusement. The nightmare always ended the same way, him standing frightened in the middle of a dozen dead bodies and the killer coming towards him. The man would lift his knife and aim for his throat and that's when Itachi would wake up in a cold sweat.

The nightmares were what made him take on such a big case, because it meant he had something to do besides sleeping, because even though he hardly ever got scared the nightmares he had terrified the living daylights out of him.

Itachi let out a breath and continued to go through the files on the case.

0000

Sasuke was thankful that it was the last lesson of the day. He was beginning to get really tired and exhausted and just wanted to go home and crawl into his nice warm bed. The raven headed Uchiha had to admit the day hadn't been half bad. He wasn't hassled as much as he usually was and that he was thankful for. Sasuke was glad he only received a bit of pushing and shoving and not a full out beating, which he usually gets twice or three times a day. The teen thought to himself that maybe Orochimaru was right today was his lucky day.

Sasuke saw Naruto in school and although he never said anything to him. He never joined in when people were making fun of him. Sasuke was grateful for the blonde for that and although he still hated him. He hated him that much less.

All in all it had been quite an uneventful day. The only thing that did surprise him and was totally out of the ordinary was Neji Hyuuga actually coming to talk to him.

Sasuke found the whole thing strange and he was slightly untrustworthy of the Hyuuga's intentions. Sasuke had to think though, Neji never really caused him any harm, ok he hung around the people who did. But Neji never really got involved, but still something about this didn't feel right.

Sasuke shifted, his butt still hurt a tremendous deal and it felt really uncomfortable sitting, not like he had a choice. The raven pushed his glasses up his nose. He tried to concentrate on what the teacher was saying but he couldn't stop thinking about Neji and the suspicions he had.

Flashback

It was lunch time and the Uchiha was sitting in the library catching up on some last minute homework for history. He didn't really enjoy history that much, but some of it was interesting. He continued to write at a fast past while keeping his writing really neat.

Sasuke felt someone stop beside him. He didn't look up. Sasuke just thought it was someone looking for a book, until they sat down next to him. Sasuke stopped writing and looked up in irritation at the person who just so rudely interrupted him.

Sasuke couldn't help but stare in shock as he came face to face with Neji Hyuuga. The raven's face suddenly turned into a look of pure annoyance as he tried to figure out what the hell he wanted.

Neji noticed the look Sasuke was giving him and held up in hands.

"Don't worry I come in peace." Neji smiled and Sasuke scowled more .Neji picked up a book and began to fidget with it. Sasuke wondered if he was nervous, but threw that doubt from his mind, there was no way someone like Neji could ever be nervous. He was one of the stars on the football team, very popular and had girls…and guys after him all the time. Sasuke sometimes didn't know whether to feel sorry or jealous of the Hyuuga.

"What do you want Hyuuga?" Sasuke whispered in a harsh tone. Neji didn't look taken back by the Uchiha's coldness, instead he just smiled and placed the book, he was currently holding, down.

"I see you've been tutoring Naruto lately." Neji smiled.

"What of it?" Sasuke glared, not knowing what that had to do with anything and a bit annoyed that Naruto actually told someone, wasn't it his idea to keep t quite in the first place. Neji shrugged his shoulders.

"Nothing I'm just glad he's finally getting help with his school work and other things." Neji whispered the last part quietly, but Sasuke picked up on it and gave Neji a look.

"What do you mean by that?" Sasuke demanded in annoyance. Sasuke didn't know what Neji was getting at the only help he was giving Uzumaki was the tutoring nothing else.

Neji just smiled gently at Sasuke and gracefully got up from his seat. "I'll see you around Sasuke." And with that he left the library.

Sasuke watched him go still in shock and thinking about what Neji said. He still didn't understand all he was doing was tutoring; maybe Neji got it wrong and got him confused with someone else or just misread the situation, well whatever the cause Sasuke knew he should stop thinking about it. He took a deep breath and continued on with his homework.

End flashback

The conversation still played in Sasuke's mind like a broken record player. The whole conversation unnerved him. He so desperately wanted to know what Neji was talking about. Sasuke didn't really think Naruto needed help apart from school work that is; then again he didn't really know Naruto that well. He knew he hated him, although not as much as he used to. But Sasuke always saw him as a bully, because that's what he was to him and the raven could never forget the constant torture the blonde and his friends put him through. Sasuke shuddered at the haunting memories. Sasuke sometimes wondered if he could ever truly forgive Naruto for the hell he put him through, but maybe one day he could be half way there.

Sasuke was brought out of his thoughts by the last bell of the day. Sasuke quickly gathered his stuff and made a dash for the door, luckily he was sitting right next to it so it wasn't too much of a hassle.

Sasuke limped over to his locker to collect the rest of his belongings. Sasuke heard some laughter and turned his head down the hall towards the noise. Neji was laughing and chatting with Kiba and Naruto. He looked happy and so did Naruto. Sasuke couldn't help the smile that played on the corner of his lips, as much as he hated to admit it he wished he could be a part of the group Naruto belong to.

Sasuke didn't care about being popular, but he did wish he had good and loyal friends like Uzumaki had. Sasuke always thought Naruto didn't deserve it, but who was he to complain.

Sasuke watched as the rest of the school began to head to their lockers and some out the double doors of the school entrance. The raven sighed and grabbed the few books he would need tonight for the tutoring and his homework, after getting all the stuff he needed he headed home.

Sasuke was a bit nervous about Orochimaru. The snake like man had it into his head that he was seeing Naruto…no fucking him. Sasuke had to make sure to keep his distance from Naruto and make sure it doesn't look like it's nothing more than tutoring. He didn't want Orochimaru to rape him again. He would have a thousand beating over and over again than to endure that pain and humiliation. Sasuke didn't think he would be able to handle the shame either.

Sasuke past the bakery and looked longingly at the cakes in the window. He didn't have time to buy one though, since his brother had a rule of him being home straight after school. Sasuke didn't really understand why, but it all happened a few months ago. Itachi came home from work and demanded that I be home by 3:45…3:55 at the latest. Sasuke didn't argue or ask any questions about it, one because he knew Itachi wouldn't give him any and he never dared start an argument with Itachi.

Sasuke sighed as he turned away from those delicious cakes and continued his journey home.

0000

The raven threw his bag on the sofa as soon as he got in and plopped himself down. He was exhausted and in need of a long rest. Sasuke knew he shouldn't off really gone to school with the pain he was in. The raven really wanted a nice hot bath and then hours of sleep, but he knew that was out of the question. Naruto would be here in about half an hour. The Uchiha told him to come earlier and Sasuke knew Naruto had no excuses since there was no training tonight. He heard some of the kids talking about how their coach had fallen ill.

'Well at least I have half an hour to myself.' He thought. Sasuke used that time to relax and get ready for his lesson with Naruto. Sasuke also couldn't help but think what Neji said and what he meant by it. He tried to think of different ways that he could be helping Naruto besides from the tutoring but nothing came up.

Sasuke decided not to dwell on it any longer than he already had. It was all giving him a bigger headache than he already had as well.

Sasuke got up and headed to the bathroom to get some aspirin for his headache. He took a glance in the mirror and saw he still had his disguise on. Sasuke wondered if he should take it off, after all Naruto already knew his secret where that was concerned. Sasuke thought against it though when he thought about what Orochimaru would do to him. Sasuke shivered at the thought.

Sasuke went back downstairs and waited for Naruto to arrive, which would be any moment now.

Sasuke jumped when he heard a loud knock on the door. He quickly got up and answered it and sure enough Naruto was standing at his door, actually looking really pissed off.

Naruto didn't wait for an invitation and pushed his way in. Sasuke stood there in silence as he watched the blonde make his way toward the sitting room. Sasuke followed him in and folded him arms when he stood directly in front of the quarterback.

"Did you see Neji today?" Naruto asked with a cold tone in his voice. Sasuke was confused and taken back by the question.

"I did, but what has that got to do with anything?" Sasuke demanded. Naruto frowned deep in thought. Sasuke watched in amazement. He never saw Naruto concentrate so hard on something, but whatever Naruto was thinking about, it was sure as hell pissing the blonde off.

"What did he say to you?" Naruto questioned, his harsh tone sending shivers down the raven's spine.

"Not much, he was just glad I was tutoring you." Sasuke saw Naruto let out a sigh of relief and began to get even more confused. Sasuke couldn't help but go back to the conversation; maybe Neji was trying to tell him something.

"Alright shall we get on with some work then?" Sasuke motioned towards the books. Naruto nodded, and then looked at Sasuke strangely.

"Hey how come you're wearing that hideous disguise, I mean I already know what you look like, so what's the point."

Sasuke's hand went involuntarily to his glasses. Naruto watched him with a slight smirk on his face as he watched the Uchiha's face become panic-stricken.

"Oh I just forgot…um I think we should really get working." Sasuke lied and Naruto nodded his head still smirking.

"Ok whatever."

They both began to do the work and an hour later they were nearly finished. Naruto hadn't got much better but he was improving, which was a start. Sasuke began to pile his books on top of each other and turned to face Naruto.

"Ok that will be enough for today, we'll continue with it tomorrow." Naruto folded his arms and frowned.

"But we usually do the tutoring longer than this."

"Yes but I thought we'll stop early today."

"Why? I mean I didn't get here early for nothing I thought we could at least do it until 7:00." Naruto wondered and Sasuke lowered his eyes. Naruto clicked on and began to get kind of angry.

"Is this because of that Orochimaru guy?" Naruto asked in concerned and anger. Sasuke looked at him with a panicked and shocked expression. He was shocked at how easily Naruto could read him and the concern he had in his voice for him…him his worst enemy. Sasuke knew Naruto hated him but then why was he suddenly acting all concerned. It just didn't make any sense.

"No…no! Why would you think that?" Sasuke tried to sound natural but failed miserably.

"Oh it's just that you seemed to be in pain when you came to school today, you were limping and I swear you was clutching your stomach a few times." Sasuke couldn't recall doing that.

"Why would you care?" Sasuke shouted and turned away from the blonde's piecing gaze.

Sasuke jumped in surprise when the blonde placed a tanned hand on his thin shoulder. Sasuke's shocked expression soon turned into a glare.

"Look I know you're scared of that man."

"You don't know anything." Sasuke replied bitterly as he removed Naruto's hand from his shoulder. Naruto frowned; this was one of the things he hated about Sasuke. He was always so stubborn and that always ended with the raven being beat up most of the time.

"Then why don't you tell me?" Naruto urged and Sasuke had to scoff at the idea.

"What tell you so you can go spreading it around to all your mates?" Naruto looked taken back and sad at the Uchiha's cold words.

"I wouldn't do that…ok I'll make you a deal….I can asked one question." Naruto stopped and put up his hand when he saw that Sasuke was about to interrupt him. "And you get to asked me a question that way we will both have something on each other."

Sasuke thought about it, but it didn't really ease his mind. "What if you don't tell the truth?"

"You just have to trust me won't you, now do we have a deal or not?" Naruto said as he held out his hand to shake on it. Sasuke stared at the hand for a minute and took it nodding his head.

"I don't know why but I do trust you." Naruto smiled pleased.

"I trust you too now who will start?" Sasuke stood up.

"I'll go first." Naruto nodded and Sasuke began to pace thinking of a question he asked Naruto then one hit him.

"Why do you hate me so much?" Sasuke asked and Naruto frowned. It looked like he had to tell Sasuke everything including his past and he didn't think he could handle that, but he made a deal and the urge to find out more about Sasuke won over everything else.

Naruto didn't know why but he felt a warm feeling he never did before when he's around Sasuke and he really liked it. Naruto began to open his mouth to tell his story and Sasuke watched with fasciation and interest.

"Well it all started when I was born…."

Okay there we are a bit of a short one this week, but I wanted to do something a bit similar in the wake of the last chapter.

This story is probably making your head spin…okay the last few chapters it's been basically all about Sasuke I'm going to do a few chapters on Naruto and Itachi.

What has Naruto's past got to do with him hating Sasuke? Well you just have to wait until next chapter and strange question Sasuke asked.

Please review if you want more….please no flames….constructive cristism welcome.