Chapter 11

Plan B

A few moments later a nurse came back into the waiting room with a bag in hand.

"This is the evidence we collected from him and the blanket that you wrapped him up in as well as the sheets. We didn't know what you would want so we gave you everything."

She handed it to Agent Miller and he thanked her for it.

"I can take you to see Sasuke now. You do need to prepare yourselves though he's in critical condition. So there are a lot of machines and needles hooked up to him to help keep him alive."

They all nodded and stood up they needed to see hoe bad he really was. Kakashi and Miller already had a good idea they had been dealing with extreme abuse cases for many years now. The nurse led them to Sasuke's hospital room and once there she went on her way to check on her other patients. They all walked into Sasuke's room; the doctor had informed them that they almost lost him several times. The doctor made it very clear that his condition was at best critical to not get their hopes up. They all understood once they walked into the hospital room. Sasuke was covered in bruises, patches and the beeping of machines could be heard throughout the room.

He barely looked alive the only indication was the sound from a machine signally that his heart was still beating. Kakashi didn't know what to think his mind and heart were internally at war with each other. His common sense was screaming at him to be realistic and face the facts, Sasuke was going to die. No one would be able to survive what he has been through it wasn't possible. Kakashi found his heart screaming otherwise though. It refused to believe that a twelve year old boy could go through so much just to give up now.

They all pulled up a chair and sat down around Sasuke. No one said anything for the longest time the only sound filling the room was the beeping of Sasuke's heart monitor. Itachi was the first to break the silence.

"He's going to die."

"Don't think like that babe." Dei said

"How can I not? Look at him Dei he can't take anymore. He's not going to survive this."

"Itachi I know this is hard but you can't think like that." Agent Miller said

"The doctors don't even expect him to live."

"They don't know him Itachi. Your brother has been through hell and he's still alive. He's strong and he wont give up your brother has seen what life can be like. He's a fighter he'll make it you just have to give him sometime. He's fighting for his life now and we can help." Kakashi said

"What can we do?" Itachi whispered

"We can get your father in jail. So when Sasuke wakes up he'll have a pain free life to come home to." Kakashi said

"What do we do?" Dei asked

"We're going to bring the evidence that was collected from your brother to the lab. Dei why don't you stay here just incase he wakes up or there's changes. Itachi I know it'll be hard, but go home and get anything you can out of your father. Don't let him know that you know, be calm it's for your brother remember that." Agent Miller said

"You expect me to go home and pretend like none of this happened?"

"Itachi I know it's hard but it's for your brother you can do this." Kakashi said

"I don't want to leave him what if something happens?"

"I'll be here with him babe I'll text you all night I promise. The sooner we get your father in jail the better he'll be." Dei said

"Alright I'll see what I can find." Itachi said

"Good, Kakashi why don't you drop Itachi off at his home. I'll head over to the lab and meet you there." Agent Miller said

"Alright Itachi lets go I'm sure your father has been wondering where you are by now." Kakashi said

With that the three of them said their goodbyes and they went their separate ways. Miller wanted to get back to the station so the processing could be started. He also was curious to see if the men Fugaku hired were found and brought in. Kakashi and Itachi walked out to his car in silence. Itachi honestly didn't think he could handle seeing his father after he found Sasuke like that. Itachi knew how important it would be for him to find everything he could from his father. His brother was counting on him he wasn't going to fail him again.

The drive was made in silence; Kakashi wanted to say something, anything to help. Though truly what could he possibly say? Don't worry about your younger brother fighting for his life. Don't worry about playing secret spy against your father. Don't worry about trying to put your father in jail before he kills your younger brother. Really what could he truly say to ease Itachi's fears and nerves right now?

The drive seemed to be a lot shorter then the drive down. It's funny how that works when you desperately need to get somewhere fast it takes forever. Compared to when you are dreading going somewhere it seems like you're there instantly. It's ironic really how that all works. They pulled up to the house the mere sight of it made Itachi sick. He knew he would have to go inside, he knew he would have to play dumb with his father. Though the worse was knowing he would have to go in there and not kill his father for all the pain that he has caused. Kakashi looked over at Itachi and for the first time since they left the hospital he spoke.

"You can do this Itachi just remember it's for Sasuke."

Itachi didn't say anything, because he didn't feel like he could do this. He didn't even feel remotely close to it at all. He wanted to be at the hospital with Sasuke holding his hand till he woke up. Not looking into the face of the man who did this to him. Itachi just gave a nod he knew Kakashi already knew how he felt there was no point in saying it.

Itachi got out of the car and slowly made his way towards the front door. The lights were on so his father was definitely awake. He was probably pacing the living room waiting for him to return. It was after midnight Itachi was always home by then or at least that's what he had thought. Itachi stood there at the front door he turned around and noticed that Kakashi had driven off already. There was no point in delaying anymore he took a deep breath then walked inside to face his father.

Sure enough his father was pacing all around the living room. He looked stressed apparently coming home to your house full of police had affected him which pleased Itachi.

"Where the hell have you been? It's almost one in the morning!"

"My apologies father I was over at a friend's house. I have a major test in my law class next week father so we were studying. We just lost track of time I'm surprised to find you still awake."

"It's a long story that involves the police showing up."

"The police?"

"Yes the police."

"Father I really do want to hear this story. I just really need to use the washroom first."

"Alright meet me in my office then."

"Yes father"

Itachi went up the stairs with his father. Luckily his office was at the other end of the hall as the bathroom. Once Itachi heard the office door close he went into his room instead. Itachi needed to take a breath and focus. Sasuke was counting on him he had to focus and keep his head. That's when it came to him, 'Maybe I can trick him, and get him to believe that I'm on his side.' Itachi thought.

Itachi looked in his desk drawer to find a voice recorder. He found his there in the back of the top drawer it was small and thin so it would hide perfectly under his loose t-shirt his father would never notice. All he would have to do is play the part and make his father believe that he was with him and not against him. Plus with it all on tape he wouldn't be able to deny any of it. Itachi taped the recorder to his chest making sure it wasn't too close to his heart afraid that his heartbeat would distort the recording. After taking yet another deep breath he made his way towards his father's office.

Fugaku was sitting there at his desk waiting for Itachi after a few moments Itachi walked in. Itachi went and sat down in one of the other chairs in the office.

"So the police were here?"

"Yes I came home from the office late and they were here."

"But why would they be here?"

"It's from your brother and the shit he started. They were here with warrants and CSI's to remove evidence."

"What did they take?"

"Nothing I called the judge that issued the warrants and they were revoked. This whole mess is all thanks to the lies your brother started."

"He's not my brother and he never will be. To be perfectly honest he's useless and worthless to me I'm glad he's gone."

"I never knew you felt that way about him before Itachi."

"He's worthless if I care at all about him then I wouldn't have let him sleep in the cold basement. He deserved starving and freezing down there he's nothing but worthless. I don't know how many times I wanted to hit him. He always had those stupid eyes with this pleading look. He was never going to accomplish anything in life why the hell would I want to help him."

"I never knew you hated him Itachi."

"Don't you? I mean seriously father, haven't you ever wanted to beat the hell out of him?"

"Of course why do you think he was always locked in the basement? Your mother never seemed bothered by it too much. Though, she did prefer it if he was the one doing all the cooking and cleaning."

"Why wasn't he?"

"He's nothing but useless why would I want to see that face everyday. He's only good for two things."

"Well I can guess one of those things. He would make a great punching bag, but what's the other?"

"Oh he makes a great punching bag especially after those stressful days. I loved going down there everyday and just beat the hell out of him."

"What? Why didn't you ever tell me you beat him? Do you know how many times I wanted to watch him beg for me to stop? All the times I wanted to just punch him in that damn face."

"I never knew you hated him so much or I would have let you join in on the fun."

"Does he beg?"

"He begs and pleads for it to stop all the time. He would beg me to let him eat something anything to make the hunger pains stop. Though, he begged the most during something else."

"What is that father?"

"During the only other useful thing he was good for being, a cum rag."

Itachi saw red fill his eyes it took everything absolutely everything in him not to kill his father right then and there.

"Are you serious?"

"Oh yes he would beg so much to make the pain stop. He was always so much fun to control and manipulate."

"I'm jealous what was he like?"

"He was tight very tight it seemed like no matter how hard I rammed into him he was still tight. I would beat him before so he was in enough pain to do anything I say. I could get him to beg for more. Anything I wanted he would do it."

"Dammit I wish I knew about how you felt. There are so many nights where I just wanted to bend him over and make him scream."

"When he screamed it just gave you this rush. It makes you want to just hear it again and again."

"Well then how do we get that worthless whore back then? He's still at Kakashi's isn't he?"

"I'm already working on a few things you don't have to worry about that. In the morning I'll show you something; if you do well on that English test you're getting back tomorrow then I'll let you join the fun."

"What about the police?"

"There's not a single judge in town that'll issue any warrants against me. I have blackmail on them all they aren't stupid enough to cross me."

"Good then he'll have no choice but to come back."

"Together my son we can show him a whole new world of pain. I'm already working on a project to make some money off his worthless ass finally."

"What is it?"

"I'll show you when I'm done, but for now get to bed you have school tomorrow."

"Yes father."

Itachi got up and headed towards his bedroom. He could feel his hands trembling, his heartbeat was racing and he thought he would just about explode. The things his father said, the things he had to say he just couldn't believe it. He got to his room and shut the door trying to resist the strong urge to scream and punch something, anything.

He moved his trembling hand to remove and stop the recorder. He knew it would be easy to convince his father that he was on his side. His father maybe a lawyer, he maybe smart, but when Itachi was with him when he truly wanted to he could have him believing anything. His father was completely naive when it came to him. He always said like father like son so it really wasn't a challenge for him to convince him otherwise.

It was nearing two in the morning he knew he needed to sleep. However, he also knew he wouldn't be able to just yet. So he decided he would wait till he heard his father go to bed then he would continue his mission. With his father asleep he could go downstairs and take pictures of all the rooms. He could also go through his father's office to see what else he could find. He knew he needed as much evidence against his father the better off Sasuke would be.

Itachi wasn't dumb ether any evidence that he found would be legal. He would just be the concerned brother who dug deeper himself. There wouldn't need to be any warrants or corrupted judges. So he waited and waited then finally around four in the morning his father went to bed. Itachi waited a good fifteen minutes to make sure he was sound asleep.

Itachi grabbed his camera and headed down into the basement to get the rest of the evidence that he needed.

Agent Miller pulled into the police station he put his car in parked, but he didn't turn it off. He just sat there for a few minutes trying to wrap his head around everything that had just happened. He couldn't believe the sight of Sasuke it had been a long time since he saw a child that brutally abused. He had been a cop for over fifteen years but in that very moment he couldn't recall a more server case. The worst of it all Kakashi was attached to Sasuke. Kakashi had been working with him for eight years now never had Kakashi ever got attached to anyone.

That's when Miller knew that if that boy survived he would be in his life from now on, because he would be in Kakashi' life. There truly was something about that boy even in his current state Miller did believe he would be great. He was a fighter and he knew how to take pain better then anyone on his squad and they were full size men and women. He was only twelve years old and he had already survived so much. Even if Sasuke does wake up he still has a long road ahead of him just to overcome the mental and emotional toll all of this will have on him.

Yes the war was certainly far from over but right now what matter most was getting Fugaku behind bars where he belonged. Letting out a long sigh Miller turned off his car grabbed the bag then made his way to the front doors. Everyone already knew who he was after all the years in the service. This was the only station that Miller ever trusted and turned to to help with a case when the need called for it. Detective O'Neil had certainly made an impression on Miller and after that one case never did Miller request anyone else and O'Neil always dropped everything else to focus on just that case. They had a good work relationship and Kakashi got along with him well. The three of them had partnered up many times and they always got their guy.

"Hello there Agent Miller here to see Mr. O'Neil?" The secretary asked

"Yes please I wish to speak with him is he back yet?"

"He is he mentioned that you would be coming by when he came in. I'll let him know you're here to see him I'm not quiet sure where he is."

"That's fine"

The secretary turned around and picked up the phone and dialed O'Neil's cell phone number. He had mentioned about needing to do a few things so she couldn't say for sure where he would be located. After a few minutes she was able to locate him in his office.

"Agent Miller he's in his office he said for you to come on up sir."

"Thank you Mindy"

"Anytime"

Agent Miller made his way up the stairs to an office he was all too familiar with. After some many cases with O'Neil Miller felt like he was at home in this police station. Everyone seemed to know him and respect what he does and fights for. O'Neil was sitting at his desk with papers spread out all over the place.

"I see you keep it just like you always do in complete and utter chaos."

"It's been a long night what can I say."

"Hopefully something useful right now."

"I got all my men out looking for those men Fugaku hired for the next video I assume. They should have someone by morning that we can question and hopefully make talk."

"Any luck on getting a new warrant?"

"None no judge will go up against Fugaku without concrete proof and even then we'll be lucky to find one that he doesn't have blackmail on."

"I have Sasuke's clothes that we was wearing from the hospital. I'll run it over to the lab and wait around to see what they find. Kakashi will be popping in to take care of any of the men you find that were working with Fugaku. I just wanted to check in with you first to see where we currently stand."

"Alright how's the boy?"

"He's in rough shape the doctor's aren't really sure if he'll make it or not. They say if he does survive this he'll have a few life long injuries that may limit him. Hopefully he just wakes up after that we can deal with. His older brother Itachi is back at the house trying to get anything he can out of Fugaku or the house. So if that goes well and he succeeds then we won't have to worry about a judge."

"Let's hope I heard Itachi is a genius and prodigy this is one hell of a test to prove if it's correct or not."

"I think he'll pull it off for Sasuke. Itachi has a lot of anger right now if he's smart he's using that to fuel his determination and his father to do something stupid."

"We just need him to slip up once just once and we got him."

"In the mean time get those men and Kakashi will take care of them."

"I'll keep you updated let me know what the lab discovers."

"Will do O'Neil"

O'Neil just gave a wave as Miller took off for the lab just a few blocks away. He needed this evidence to be processed first before anything else. It was top priority tonight it was the only case they had. Sasuke was counting on all of them to pull this off. Miller wanted nothing more then for Sasuke to wake up and his father was behind bars and far from ever hurting him again. They could make that dream a reality it was the least they all could do as Sasuke lied in that hospital bed fighting for his life once again.