Gomenesai
Gomenesai for the cliffhanger everyone!
Its just... I myself- had NO- absolutly- NO Idea what i was going to do... that was all spur of the moment...
So... yeah...
I forgot to ask last chapter- but what do you think happened to land Itachi in Jail? o.O kinda to late to ask- but if you give me your truthful first thoughts on that, that'd be cool to see what everyone thought happened. But- here's Itachi's story. I had to listen to Emoish, angsty, sad, angry songs in order to write this- and it helped! :D
Warning:
this chapter contains mostly anger, cussing, yelling, some violence.. and some romance (near the end)
Disclaimer: I dont own Naruto- just Kaori and Keera and the plot. :D
{{{ FLASHBACK BEGINS }}}
"I... cant let Nii-san... see me... like this..." fourteen year old Sasuke muttered, gripping the stair railing heading up to the apartment he and his older brother shared. His leg hurt- which made the trek to the apartment floor that much harder- to complicate things even more, he had to make sure no one saw him in his current state- because then Itachi would know. Finally making it to the third floor, and to the door, Sasuke fumbled with the keys, his injured hand making just that much harder. Sasuke bit back a curse as the keys dropped from his hands, and landed with a jingle-sound. Looking around warily as he bent over slowly, painfully, Sasuke retrieved the keys and tried again to open the door.
"Success," he thought, grimly, opening the door and walking in. His brother's things were no where to be seen.
"He must still be out," Sasuke breathed, relieved- and swung the door shut behind him; but that was a mistake, because as he done so, a sharp, piercing pain coursed through his body, mainly his ribs. Clutching his ribs, Sasuke doubled over in agony.
"Maybe... if I hadnt been so prideful... I would have... allowed.. Naruto to stay... with me... on my way home... like Ino suggested..." Sasuke thought grimly, standing up despite the protests of his body. Staggering down the hall, he went into the bathroom and got a better look at himself. A bruise covered his left eye; his nose was bleeding; his lip was split in two places. Several bruises- both purple and yellow- dotted his chest and back. Several cuts- not deep- were scattered on his right leg.
"That's why it hurt to put pressure on it," Sasuke muttered, frowning. Looking at the clock, he momentarily froze, as he realized Itachi would be home any second. Quickly, gathering supplies, he limped to his room, and shut the door, locking it so Itachi couldnt come in. Sighing, Sasuke began trying to cleanse his wounds- though it stung, he continued. A few moments passed- and from outside his door, he heard another door.
"Yo," Itachi called back towards Sasuke's room, letting him know he was home. That only made Sasuke hurry along faster, anxious to get all traces of the beating covered. Minutes ticked by, the clock on the wall only annoying Sasuke; but, at last, he was done. Walking over to the mirror, doing his best not to wince or limp, Sasuke looked in the mirror. The only problem left was the bruise.
"Hopefully he buys this," Sasuke muttered, taking out the cover-up Sasuke had found in his bag- no doubt Ino's. Rolling his eyes at the thought of putting make up on, Sasuke dotted across the purple bruise- then to even out the color- as Ino old him- he done his whole face. Nodding to himself- his pride all but gone- he unlocked his door and made his way to the small kitchen.
"'Bout time you came out- got a girl in there or something?" Itachi joked.
"Ha-ha," Sasuke said as dryly as he could; the slightest change in behavior would alert Itachi; Grabbing his schoolbag, Sasuke began walking towards his room.
"Sasuke." Softly, he gulped, worried.
"Yeah?"
"Were you ever planning on telling me about this?"
"About what?" Sasuke asked.
"Turn around and see for yourself." Sasuke began to turn around- but moved the wrong way and winced- and immediately Itachi noticed.
"What's wrong?" he asked his younger brother, dropping the bloody jacket.
"Nothing."
"Nothing my ass- I thought maybe, just maybe you had gotten hit in gym class- but no- that can't be- because you wouldn't wince from that," Itachi said, and made his way over to Sasuke. Once in front of him, Itachi cocked an eye brow, and raised his arm; using his sleeve- Itachi wiped away some of the powder, and his mouth gapped slightly- then he began wiping Sasuke's whole face- as Sasuke frowned and sighed- but stayed put. He knew it was going to happen sooner or later; better to be sooner- but he had hoped it would be later. Finally, all the foundation was gone, and the bruise was uncovered.
"Sasuke- what the hell happened?" Itachi demanded.
"It's nothing-" Sasuke said, turning around to walk away; Itachi grabbed his arm and spun him back around.
"TO HELL ITS NOTHING," Itachi seethed, completely pissed off," Now- Tell Me What Happened." Sasuke sighed, but nodded.
0o0o0o0o0o0o
It was a good thirty minutes later, and Sasuke was finished with telling Itachi everything that had occurred in the past week. He couldnt tell what was going through Itachi's mind at the moment. His eyes- his facial expression- was completely stoic; his body completely rigid.
"Nii-san?"
"Thank you. Go do your homework." Sasuke nodded, and stood up, not caring that he winced this time. Before he left the room, Itachi spoke again.
"Did you take care of yourself? The wounds?"
"Yes." Itachi nodded, so Sasuke left to his room, to do his homework.
"Mom... Dad... forgive me. I failed you... I let them... him get to Sasuke... I let him injure your little boy... my little brother... and for that, I am sorry." Itachi stared straight ahead, his eyes locked on the picture that was taken a few years back- when their parents had been alive- when all was right. But that all shattered into a million pieces. The cops thought it an accident- but Itachi- and Sasuke- as well as their cousin Madara- knew it was anything but.
"Yakushi." Itachi sneered, his knuckles going white, his face as white as a ghost. No doubt- it was Yakushi and his thugs that had done this. No doubt. At. All. Standing, Itachi left a note for Sasuke- then walked to the closet, grabbed the baseball bat- and with one look back towards Sasuke's room- Itachi walked out of the door. There was no going back now.
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Sasuke realized it was getting pretty dark, and walked out of his room.
"Nii-sa-" Sasuke called out- but stopped when he saw the dark room was empty. Turning on a light, Sasuke looked around and saw a note- with Itachi's writing- placed under their parents picture. Walking over to it, he picked it up, and began reading.
Sasuke
Forgive me, but this must be done.
You know it. I know it.
I know Yakushi and his family best.
You need to stay in school- do good, like Mom wanted.
Dad would be doing what I am about to- because he was the man of the house.
But that is now my responsibility.
Because of The Yakushi family.
This is on them- no one blames you. HE is at fault here.
Take care. There is enough food in the fridge if i should get caught...
Just be good while Im gone.
DO NOT come out looking for me.
DO NOT call the cops.
DO NOT EVEN THINK ABOUT
calling Madara or any of the others.
This is between me and Yakushi.
Always has been- always will be.
-Itachi
"Itachi!" Sasuke seethed- and then a knock at the door sounded. As quick as he could, Sasuke made his way over and wrenched the door open.
"Oh... hey."
"Well i really feel important now," Sasori said dryly, but recovered," Is Itachi around?"
"Uhm... No- he left a little while ago... dont know where to or how long he'll be gone." It was the truth, might as well tell the guy that much.
"Oh, okay, well when he gets back can you te-" just then, the street lights came on, and Sasori saw the shape Sasuke was in.
"What the- what happened to you kid?"
"Oh- its nothing.. just got in a fight- thats all..." Sasuke said, rubbing the back of his neck.
"Fight?"
"Shit." Sasuke thought- as his and Itachi's older cousin came into view.
"Sasuke..." Madara said, as he came within inches of his younger cousin, and poked him in the ribs, causing Sasuke to double over and fall to his knees," Dont lie to me. What Really happened? And Where is Itachi?"
"I dont know where he is- and he told me not to tell anyone of this- i cant-" Madara picked Sasuke up by the shirt and pushed him against the wall, causing Sasuke to wince and clench his wrist.
"Tell me- Now." The look in Madara's eyes was murderous, and Sasuke realized he didnt have a choice.
"Fine."
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No sooner were the final words out of Sasuke's mouth- did Madara storm out of the apartment, slamming the door open. Sasori sat there, thoughtful, then spoke.
"When the phone rings- answer it, as quickly as you can," Sasori told him- then he too, left; quieter and calmer than Madara had.
"Forgive me Itachi," Sasuke thought, looking over at the family picture. As time passed, he grew restless, but pacing hurt to much. Then the phone rang, and Sasuke lunged for it.
0o0o0o0o0o
"You really are as dumb as you look- Madara's gonna kill you, yeah." The blonde boy pointed out to the his older friend. Itachi just sat there, not saying anything.
"UCHIHA- YOU DUMB ASS-"
"Sir, please, leave this for a different time," the officer said, and Madara seethed; the officer then unlocked the bar door which led to the barred-room Itachi was in.
"Come. Now." Madara ordered, but Itachi just sat there.
"Itachi- do not TEST ME! Now-"
"SHUT UP MADARA!" Itachi yelled, finally looking at someone. He- just like Sasuke- had a bruise on his face. As well as some scars here and there- and it looked like his whole right arm was bandaged. His lip too, was split. His eyes were blazing with fury.
"If i could- I would have killed them all- then i would have made my way to the his nephew- and killed him. Finally, it would be just me and Him- and trust me when i say, i would kill him or die trying."
"Look- I know this is personal- but it's personal for both of us-"
"HE ATTACKED SASUKE-!"
"I KNOW HE DID!" Madara spat back; the two of them stared each other down, neither giving in; finally, Madara continued," I know it;s personal- but you have to let this Go. Trust me." Something in Madara's eyes flickered, and Itachi finally calmed, and nodded. Madara would give Itachi his chance of revenge- but only later- when Itachi was more stronger, and when Yakushi Kabuto and Yakushi Orochimaru least expected it.
{{{ FLASHBACK ENDS }}}
Kaori just stood there, staring at Itachi. Her legs then gave out, and she fell to the floor. Itachi saw her shoulders heave, and she began shuddering- then he saw something fall from her face, and land on her hands below her.
"Hey-" Itachi said, bending down, and raising her chin softly.
"You've been through so much... and its all... because of Kabuto and his uncle?"
"Yeah," Itachi nodded.
"But... I dont... understand... how..?"
"Yakushi Orochimaru ordered the hit on my parents- and Yakushi Kabuto, Zabuza, and Kimimaru are the ones that attacked Sasuke."
"I see," Kaori sniffed; Itachi softly dried her tears with his finger tips, and held her close.
"I care so, so, So much about you Kaori- I dont want to see you hurt like I saw Sasuke hurt- or like what happened to my parents- I never want to lose you. That would be the end of the line for me." Kaori's eyes widened, and more tears fell.
"What's wrong?" Itachi asked, leaning back.
"I've never had anyone say that to me- ever," Kaori confessed," I've never known love- until I met you." When he gave her a confused look, she continued," I'm an orphan- Keera has been the only person that has been in my life the whole time- I've never had the one same person... but you... and everyone here... Sasuke... Sakura... Akatsuki... Jiriyia..."
"Shh," Itachi said, wiping away my tears once more. He stood up and held out his hand; I accepted it, and he held me close to him once we were standing. I felt him lean back, then saw him lean down and he kissed me. My eyes widened in shock, but then I relaxed.
"As long as I have Itachi- and he has me- I have a feeling everything will be alright. Though, what am I to do with Kabuto... and Itachi's undying want for revenge?"
Authoress Note:
I hope this was to everyone's liking... so to say...
OK- I hope this makes up for the cliffy last chapter!
Please review and tell me what you think!
And if you think its overdoing it- put yourself in Itachi-kun's shoes :)