Title: The way of the Uchiha

Author:Jus-Chan

Characters/Pairing:Uchiha Itachi and Uchiha Katsumi

Type: On going (In-progress)

Genre: Romance/ adventure

Word Count: 1246

Rating:M

Disclaimer: Naruto belongs to Kishimoto-san.

Chapter 21

Itachi froze all he could do was watch as the sword swung towards his wife. Out of the corner of his eye he saw Orochimaru move towards him but he kept his eyes on Katsumi. Kisame tried to push away from Kabuto to get to Katsumi but he wouldn't make it in time. Katsumi watched as the sword came closer to her neck and she smirked. Itachi tried to make himself move but still found he was frozen. The sword was inches from Katsumi's neck and she was still smirking, just as the sword was about to make contact with her neck there was a loud crack followed by a crater being formed in the floor. Itachi looked towards the door and watched as Sakura straightened up. Spinning his head back in Katsumi's direction he watched as the force of the quake Sakura caused threw Karin off balance. Katsumi kicked out and knocked Karin off her feet completely. The sword in Karin's hand dropped and Katsumi caught it mid fall. Itachi smirked and turned his attention away from Katsumi and back to the snake. Orochimaru was far from happy; Itachi stepped closer to him and asked

"Shall we end this now?"

"I will beat you and kill them" he motioned towards Katsumi and Sakura who where fighting with Karin.

Itachi smirked and said

"Take your best shot"

Orochimaru moved forward heading straight for Itachi, he moved slightly and caught the blow aimed for his head. Itachi just smirked and kicked out catching the sannin in his chest. Itachi moved swiftly blocking all the attacks aimed at him, the fight was easy. To easy and this had Itachi worrying. Even with his arms out of action the snake should have been more of a challenge than he was. Something was wrong, but he had no time to ponder what it could be. Orochimaru jumped back out of the way of Itachi's attack and smirked. Itachi stopped and just watched the sannin.

"I will win this Itachi"

He didn't reply, he just watched him tensed for any movement from the man in front of him. Orochimaru smirked again then began hand seals, Itachi watched him and it took mere seconds to realize what the snake man was doing. Itachi moved towards the snake but as he got within touching distance of him he felt something hit his back, seconds later he felt pain shoot through him. It was so unexpected his steps faltered and he hit the floor. Reaching backwards he touched his back and felt at least four Kunai there. He heard Katsumi shot his name and Orochimaru laughing, he glared up at the snake and slowly got himself back to his feet.

"So stubborn Itachi-Kun"

He didn't reply, he was trying to ignore the pain in his back and block out the panic in his wife's voice. He couldn't risk looking toward Katsumi; he couldn't take his eyes off the man in front of him who was still making the hand signs. He knew what the snake was planning on doing he just had to fight it, but he could feel the blood he was losing and he wondered if he would be able to fight the jutsu. He could tell Orochimaru was coming to the end of the seals by the excitement in his eyes. Just before he finished the last seal he looked past Itachi and towards Katsumi and smirked at her. Itachi heard her growl and snap

"Don't you dare!"

"To late Katsumi-Chan" he sniggered

"No it's not" Sasuke flew past Itachi Chidori blinding the older Uchiha slightly.

The snake watched as Sasuke drew closer, his eyes widening in shock that the younger Uchiha had made it this close to him. Itachi watched his brother move with more determination than he had ever seen in him before, Itachi felt him self getting weaker and knew he was losing a lot of blood. His knees buckled slightly but before he fell someone grabbed him from behind and kept him on his feet. He turned his head slightly and found himself looking at Kakashi.

"I got you Uchiha, now come on we need to leave"

"Katsumi and Sasuke" he muttered

"Will be fine, they can look after them selves. You we need to get healed"

Kakashi turned around and moved towards the door with Itachi, Sakura moved to walk beside him. Itachi looked over his shoulder and watched as Katsumi moved up beside Sasuke, he trusted them to take care of this once and for all. As he turned back to the door he heard the sickening sound of Chidori ripping through flesh. Itachi let out a sigh and relaxed slightly, Kakashi got them out of the doors and down the hall, Itachi listened for any indication that Katsumi and Sasuke where following. Seconds later he heard foot falls and knew it was his brother and wife. They both moved past Itachi and Kakashi and ran a head. Itachi looked to Kakashi who said

"They are making sure the halls are clear we need to make sure we can get you healed with out interruption"

"I am fine" he argued

"Yes because the blood all over your back is totally normal" said Sakura

"Let me walk on my own, I will be fine"

"Uchiha Itachi don't you dare be stubborn" shouted Katsumi from her spot at the end of the hall

Itachi smirked and replied with

"Yes dear"

"Don't you 'yes dear' me" she snapped.

Itachi shook his head and then had to close his eyes; he was beginning to feel a bit sick.

"He's losing a lot of blood I need to heal him now" said Sakura

"Then do it" he heard his wife snap

"Its not exactly safe here Katsumi" said Kakashi

"I don't care; we can't leave him much longer"

"Let's just get outside first" said Sasuke.

"Fine but if he dies you lot can explain it to Mikoto" said Katsumi

Everyone stopped and Itachi spoke

"Maybe healing me here would work better"

Everyone nodded and Sakura helped Itachi to the floor and made him look at her.

"This will hurt"

"I would expect it" he said with a smirk

"Still a smart ass" muttered Katsumi as she knelt in front of him.

Sakura giggled and pushed Itachi forward so she could reach his back, Katsumi braced him from the front and before Itachi had time to take a breath Sakura began pulling the kunai out of his back. He laid his head on Katsumi's shoulder and closed his eyes as Sakura's chakra entered his body and began to heal him. Katsumi reached over his head and pushed her own Chakra in to him helping the healing process along. Minutes later both girls moved there hands off his back and Sakura spoke

"He is healed as best as we could do here, we need to get him back to Konoha to prevent infection"

"Well then lets get moving" said Katsumi

Itachi could hear the worry in her voice. Itachi got to his feet with the help of Katsumi, every one moved slowly towards the main entrance of the building. Itachi wrapped his arm around Katsumi's shoulder and sighed softly to himself, he couldn't wait to get home and relax with his wife.

Again guys I am sorry about the long time between updates. I have been mega busy and mega stressed. Anyway I know this chapter is short but it's just a filler for now. This story will be finishing in a few chapters, it's gone on long enough now but I might do a sequel. Anyway as always please read and review

Thanks again

Jus-Chan