Difficult Engagements
Chapter 14
Regroup
Itachi POV
Sasuke was a complete mess when we were on our journey to one of my safe houses around Konoha's bordering territories. With his near constant complaining about being tired or sore, I had no choice but to carry him most of the way. At first he would struggle against my touch, however, it didn't take long before he would weaken his resistance.
It was quite a pathetic sight to see.
With this type of reaction, it makes me believe he truly loved Orochimaru. This was such a genuine display of grief. One he could not spare for his family, but for a snake.
It makes me wonder how Naruto reacted when I was dead. I imagine he must have been distraught when he heard about it. I worry for him. He was not given much time to grieve before I was replaced by the Kazekage.
I can not keep Naruto in the dark for much longer. Especially now that I know his new betrothed is the reason for my current predicament. With my lover's gentle disposition he is not safe next to the Monster of Sunagakure.
Orochimaru was right, I do need to brush up on my Sunagakure History. The more I know about my opponent the easier it would be to defeat him. There might be one or two books still in here that mention something about the country. It is not much, but it is a start.
My love will know I'm alive soon.
The cabin was just a simple one room suite. It has a quaint atmosphere, with its home made quilts covering all the furniture. I have used this house on a couple of missions. It served me well then and it continues to do so.
Sasuke gets the bed, while I will take the couch. It did not take long before he wrapped himself up in the blanket nesting in the safety under the covers. Tears adorn his face once he is more comfortable with his new surroundings.
For some reason here, my brother does not resist my presence anymore. He still refuses to look at me though. Baby steps.
Scanning through the small collection of world history books on the far shelf. I was right, there are two books that will mention something about The Wind. They are old, older than I'd like, but it's what I have. I'll have to make a trip to the city later to see if they have anything.
Taking my seat at the table, I flip to the right page. Taking in as much information as these old books could provide. General geography information that would never change. As well as basic, probably outdated, import export information. A lot of things have changed in the last 5 years.
A little history of the line of Kazekage's, predating the current one of course. They claimed origin from The Great Tanuki, the same way our leader claimed origin from The Great Kitsune. All Kage's had some connection of origin to the Nine Beast of the Sky. The Law of Divine Rule controlled every nation, Kage's words were that of the gods.
The Great Tanuki blessed this family with control of elements of the earth. The child who inherited that ability would usually be the one who took over the throne. The last one had the expensive habit of controlling gold, the first iron.
Interesting.
That could be dangerous depending on how well he could control it. Orochimaru said the Kazekage was called the Monster of Sunagakure, so I'm guessing it must be quite well. He must be a powerful force in battle.
Sasuke makes little peaks over to me every couple of minutes. He tries his best to not be noticed, but his actions are more exaggerated than he knows. It's obvious he wants to say something, it gets tiring watching him watch me.
"Sasuke," I ask my little brother, "you know why I had to do that, right?"
"Because you have to ruin everything."
I hate that my little brother has been reduced to this mess lying before me. Even if he was happy with him, Orochimaru would have left him. The snake would have made his life hell afterwards, more than likely making him an experiment when he was done using his body for pleasure. I would rather have my brother hate me than himself.
"He manipulated you. That is what he does, Sasuke." When I told him this his eyes narrowed.
"You're lying to me. Just like he said you would." words full of conviction.
There will be no winning on this argument at this moment, he seems to have fully regressed to a younger age from the grief. His voice sounds so much younger than my brother and the mannerisms are the same as a child. I am going to have to tread lightly.
"If you say so, Sasuke." This seemed to piss him off more.
"It's not like you ever cared about me before." My younger brother scoffed.
"That's not true, Sasuke."
"Stop saying my name!" He pounced on me as a childish attempt of attack, "You have no right to say my name! I hate you!"
He pounded, weakly hitting his fist on my chest. I grasped his wrist and pinned him on the floor. That action caused his shirt to lift up, revealing a scar on his abdomen.
"Sasuke?"
"I told you not to say my name!" He barked.
Both of his wrist are restrained with one hand as I ran my finger across the scar. It was so jagged, it looked like it did not heal right. This action made him docile. He slightly whimpered, then looked at me with fearful eyes.
"Don't kill my baby…" His voice became soft and almost unnoticeable.
"Your what?" I say flabbergasted.
"My …baby…" He said, looking to the side, "I'm…I'm three months along."
"You can't be. You're not an Omega." I say flat out, there is no way this is happening.
"If I was, dad would have sold me for anything. Just to get me out of the house!" I hate to admit it, but he's right.
After I went to Naruto, he would have been the rightful heir and clan leader. If Sasuke was actually born an Omega, our father would have done anything to give him away to an Alpha just to strip him of his Uchiha name. Then our parents would have worked on creating another heir. Omega's bodies are very weak, it would not be a good look for the Uchiha heir.
"So, how did you get pregnant?" I put the word out there and I can never take it back.
"Orochimaru wanted kids. I could tell. So I…" He drifted off.
Orochimaru, that sick snake, he already made my brother an experiment. That has to be why he wanted my brother, so he could be the only one in control of the Uchiha's. If he had Sasuke give him kids, they would be loyal to him. My brother is already a simple puppet on the dead man's strings.
"So I found out he could make me an Omega. Then I could make him happy and he would love me more." He said with a sad smile.
What has happened to him to think like this?
"Sasuke, go lie down on the bed. You need your rest." I can't handle this any more, later I will get to the bottom of this, right now I need a break. Seeing Naruto will just have to wait. I'll send him a letter though, he has to know I'm alive.
"Do you need help?" I asked him, holding my hand out to help him up.
He seems so surprised at my kindness, however, he accepts it. I guided his body up and over to the bed. I tuck him in like I did when he was a child. It does not take long before he falls asleep.
Before I retreat to bed myself, I sit at the table one more time. Pulling out a notepad so I can write a letter to Naruto. When finished I summon one of my carrier crows to send the message to their castle. A letter is attached safely to the crow's leg.
"You know where to go." I say to the crow as I release him.
Back in the cabin my little brother is still sleeping on the bed. Sasuke looks so peaceful, like a little kid. I can not believe what happened to him, that snake really fucked him up. I need to get to the bottom of this.
There's got to be some sort of expert on this, whatever this is. I don't remember hearing any experiments like this before. Most of Orochimaru's experiments quickly became well known for their monstrosity and crimes against nature.
What the fuck happened to my brother?
Sitting on the edge of the bed and rubbing his hair affectionately. I do not want him to keep the baby, but it seems like that's what he wants to do. I have to get a specialist here, I do not know what to do for him. Hopefully by then he will be mentally stable enough to handle what needs to be done.
Sasuke's body moved from a fetal position to full omega submission position. His neck and stomach are clearly shown with his legs spread. If I were a predator looking for a mate or a meal, he would be easy pickings.
Luckily, I am not either of those things. I pull the blanket over his body, then adjust his position to a safer one. He is still my little brother and he needs to be protected.
Taking one of the many quilts off the mattress I make my way to the couch. It is a little lumpy and old, but other than that it is fine.
I want to see Naruto so badly.
The blonde would know just what to do to calm me down from this situation. He is my peace. He does not need to know about my family problems, he is far too delicate for such a reality.
My Omega is so beautiful, with his cute little frame and tight little ass. His lovely bright blue eyes staring up at me are all I want to see right. I wish I could give him the world.
I let my mind wander into a dimly lit room until the only thing I see is Naruto.
"Itachi," Naruto would call out my name in the dark.
In my imagination Naruto's only wearing my navy blue button down shirt and red lace panties. With my very intimate knowledge from our shared heat, I'm able to recreate his form in my mind perfectly. Down to the smallest detail.
He crawls on his knees over to me on the bed. Each movement forward causes the shirt to bunch over his curing hips. Pulling at the fabric to let the peaks of red panties show. Soft little omegan cocklettet bulging the lace fabric.
The dark thoughts Naruto always seems to summon spreads throughout my head. Unhinging any rational thought from taking over. Making me an empty shell for my deep desires to fill, or to be more exact, the desperate need for that Omega in which I crave.
"I'm ready," Naruto had a crimson blush on his face.
I want to take this slow, enjoy his body like a fine wine. Deliciously sweet legs sliding down the bed opening towards me. The sinful red calls to me.
Before my fantasy becomes something found in trashy romance novels, I want to tell him what I couldn't when we were together. All of the feats I've conquered, none were as intimidating as the truth - I loved Naruto.
I never really told him that when we were together. I thought we'd have more time and I could take it slow so as to not overwhelm him. We were just betrothed earlier this year, it was far too soon to say silly promises like love. I wished he understood how much I truly care for him. He makes me want to live in this crazy fucking world. He is the light in my darkness.
Cupping his cheek in my hand, I announced "Naru-chan, I love you."
"I love you, too," His face blushes to a dark red, mirroring my feelings perfectly. "Itachi."
"Hm?"
"Can you take this off, I'm embarrassed."
He would motion to his underwear. I place my hands atop of his, then drag the fabric down over his plump ass and thighs. His little cocklet sprung up out of the underwear eager for my attention. Now naked and desperate Naruto started to rub between his legs to alleviate his desires.
I want him so bad right now, "Naru-chan do you know how much you are turning me on?"
"Show me Itachi." He somehow managed to say.
"I want to fuck you so hard right now. I'm to knot you and breed you like my own personal little Omega." I usually would never say such vulgar things in front of him but I don't have to worry in my fantasy. "Just for me, and me alone."
Lifting up the shirt as high as I could, then started to suck his nipples. The pink buds are so tantalizing between my lips. Perking up to meet the attention I give them.
"Ita..Ita.. Please."
I don't want to go too fast. I slid my hand between his plush thighs. Pushing through the folds feeling his hole dripping with slick, while licking his erect nipples. I shove my finger into him, it's so easy as his body accepts me right away.
"Itachi! So good. More Alpha!" He shouts for the world to hear him.
Jolts of pleasure run up his spine contorting his body. Precum steadily leaks from his tip. Matching obscene squelches from my fingers in his messy little pussy. The muscles are twitching around my fingers, sucking me deeper in.
"More-more-please, Itachi. Please." he begs for me.
Soft cries and sweet orange scent. Naruto gyrated his hips to try to take more of my fingers. How could I ever deprive such a perfect Omega of his desires for his Alpha?
I lift him up over my lap, positioning him perfectly over my erect cock. Ever so slowly I pull him down on it, deeping his body's desire for mine. Letting gravity help me bottom out inside him.
"Itachi! Oh my…oh-hhh. Alpha!" He shouts as I fill him. He keeps mumbling my name between quick breaths.
"So fucking tight."
Giving him a second to adjust, before slowly pumping in and out of him. The drag of my cock over the sloppy wet walls of his pussy. Constricting and doing their best to take all of me and keep me in.
I wouldn't be able to keep up the slow pace for a long time. I bounce him up and down, faster and faster, his own hips attempting to keep up speed.
"Ita! Ita! So good." He shouts at every thrust.
"Itachi!" I can feel Naruto is about to cum, my thrust becomes frantic trying to please my perfect Omega. His muscles twitch, keeping me in him, he wants me bad.
My Omegan's screams of ecstasy fill my brain.
Itachi!
Itachi!
Itachi!
Sasuke POV
My brother lays peacefully on the lumpy broken couch. I wonder what he dreams of, it's got to be something nice. I don't think I've seen his face this relaxed before.
"Itachi. Itachi. I can't sleep." I shake him awake.
Itachi quickly shoots up, ready for a fight covering himself, before he realizes what is going on. As soon as he does his shoulders relax.
"Why not?" He asked not to be overly concerned.
I feel stupid now, "I don't want to say..."
"You can tell me anything." My brother sighs, he would rather be anywhere but here.
"Can I tell you later?"
"Yeah. You can tell me later."
"Itachi?"
"Yeah?"
"Can you sleep with me? Like when we were kids?" I surprised myself with this question. Maybe this might help, but he would never do something like that for me.
"Yeah. I'll do that Sasuke."
Oh, my voice shrinks,"Thank you."
He shuffles like a zombie over to the bed to join me. The old quilt is wrapped around his entire body. It kinda reminds me when we were kids and would make blanket forts. We'd use a lot of old ones like this.
Itachi falls back asleep almost instantly, but me,
emI can't get back to sleep./em
My mind won't let me have any rest. I can't sleep with this reminder pounding in the back of my head. The pounding matches the beating of my heart, as it gets faster so does the other. It keeps repeating the same phrase over and over again.
Itachi killed Orochimaru.
Itachi killed Orochimaru.
Itachi killed Orochimaru.
My brother killed my mate. He killed the man who loved me. The only one who ever truly loved me. He killed my Alpha.
My life is a fucking nightmare… Nothing feels right. We had something special and now it's all gone. It's gone and it will never come back. I don't want to be here any more.
I should kill Itachi.
He needs to die.
Itachi never loved me. He's always saying next time, but next time never comes. He left me alone all the time. He left me alone with dad. He never cared for me. He's just pretending to care now, because I'm the only family he has left. So he has to pretend that he cares about me now.
I should just kill him.
Then myself.
I can get my revenge and be with Orochimaru forever. It will be magical. I'll be with my Alpha, the one who cares. The one who takes care of me. The one who found me and loved me. I could live forever in the memories of when I was truly happy.
There is probably a knife is in the kitchen. I can do it. Itachi won't notice if I get up, he's too far gone in his own dream world.
Itachi won't notice if I'm gone….
I could just disappear and he wouldn't care. I'll make him care. I'll kill him, then he will care. I managed to slip out of the bed and make my way to the kitchen to get a knife.
Itachi doesn't care about me.
He will now.
I make my way over to him, knife in hand.
Wait, I shouldn't kill him. I love him. I already saw him die once… but he didn't. Did he?
I shouldn't kill my brother.
Should I?
I don't know.
'Sasuke he killed me. You saw it happen right before your eyes… how much longer until he does the same to you?' Orochimaru's voice rang through my head almost as if it were my own. A slight pain in my neck grows where my mark is.
Is this what it feels like to lose a mate?
Do I never lose him… not completely.
I'll always have a piece of him with me.
Here.
I guess that's nice.
Orochimaru's voice is so soothing.
He calls to me in the dark.
I place the knife above my brother's neck. He's going to die. Then me. I won't have to see my brothers stupid fucking smug face any more.
Itachi would be dead…
and I would be alone.
Itachi bolted up, grabbing my wrist and effortlessly throwing the weapon away from his neck.
"Sasuke go hi-de…" His voice got softer when he realized it was me who was holding the knife, "Sasuke?"
I don't know what to do. I thought I could do this. I can't. I can't do this.
"Sasuke, why are you doing this?" my brother questions. He looks scared, good, he deserves it.
"I want you dead." I say my voice is losing all of its tone. "Don't worry you won't be alone for too long. I'll kill my self right after it. A life for a life."
For only a microsecond he pauses before saying, "What about your baby?"
"My baby?" Right, I have a baby in me. A living creature inside of me. If I die it dies; I can't kill it. Bad omega. Almost killed baby. Bad.
I collapsed with my hand now on my stomach, my older brother caught me before I landed on the ground. I can't help it, I cry into his shoulders.
"I'm sorry. I'm sorry." I say through sobs and half hearted breaths.
"Don't worry I'm here for you." His voice is very soothing as whispers into my ear. Itachi rubs my back so gently, like I didn't just try to kill him. Why?
I feel so broken… So alone. I don't know what's going on. My brother is here though. He's here for me right now. Even if it's fake, someone is here for me now. I can't let that go.
All this crying is making me tired. Maybe it's finally catching back up with me. I don't like sleeping alone. Maybe I can get Itachi to sleep with me again. He seems to care right now. He won't leave me alone. Right?
"Umm… Itachi?" I decided to get his attention. I don't want to be alone again.
"Yeah?" Itachi asked, seeming to be fully adjusted to the situation now.
"Could you sleep with me again? It would help me fall asleep. Please?" I pleaded with him hoping he would say yes.
"Yeah, Sasuke. If it helps." He lies down on the bed defeated.
He's so warm. Why isn't he holding me like before, he's just lying there like he's dead, but he's not. He is still warm. I snuggle as close to him as I can hoping he will put his arms around me.
He doesn't.
I don't think he's sleeping either.
His breath is too stable - mithotical even. Artificial in nature, a repeating pattern copied over and over. In and out. In and out. In and out.
It's morning now.
Sometime last night I must have fallen back asleep. Itachi just layed there motionless all night as if he was just thinking, he's always thinking.
I don't know why I'm so conflicted on everything right now. I don't know if I want him dead or alive. I know, I don't want to be alone again. I never want to be alone.
But here I am alone in this bed.
Again.
Despite the emptiness, this cabin is warm. It gives off such a loving vibe. I want to live here forever. It's not like the Uchiha compound, bleak and boring or even Orochimaru's place.
Orochimaru's place was scary. Like if I stepped in the wrong place I would have been killed. I wouldn't, my alpha loved me too much to ever hurt me. I was just always on edge in his fort. It must have been built wrong or something.
The cabin is so small, and my brother is nowhere to be found. Did he leave me?
He must have left me, I'm a bad omega. I am a bad omega who loses my mate. Who almost lost my baby.
There's movement outside.
I push past the semi-sheer curtain covering the window to see my brother. I don't know why he would leave the house, oh, one of his messenger crows have returned. I didn't know he sent one. He looks so happy. I wonder who it was for.
Maybe it's Kisame; Itachi must have sent him something important.
I ask him once he returns into the cabin, "Who'd you send a message to?"
"Naruto." He said. After he said Naruto's name, I didn't want to talk to him. That name just pisses me off.
Of course, it's always him with my brother.
"Oh. Ok." I don't like hearing about Naruto and my brother. It is painful, physically and mentally. It's sickening thinking of them.
The only other person he cared about this much was Shisui, our cousin. He was a very important man to Itachi. Our cousin trained Itachi from a young age… but he's dead now because of our stupid family tradtions. The oldest Alpha has to kill his teacher, because by then they are close enough to give them the Mangekyo Sharingan, a powerful ability in our family. Killing Shisui made Itachi a man in my fathers eyes. After Itachi did that, dad never talked down to him.
Killing keeps the clan strong.
"Are we going to talk about last night?" he asked.
I just shake my head. I don't want to talk about it.
"You know we're going to have to, right?" He pauses before scolding me, "You almost killed three people last night."
"It's not like you haven't killed anyone."
"The people I've killed, I had a very good reason for doing so."
"Like killing someone you loved?" I spat back at him.
"Exactly. I love my family very much Sasuke. You're the only family I have left, and I'll do anything to keep you safe. Even if it means I have to kill." My brother lets me know the lengths he will go.
"Oh." Why does this make me feel safe?
"But I need to make sure you're not going to do something like that again. You are lucky I realized it was you before I attacked back. You could have died." he adds on almost to prove a point, "Your baby could have died."
"Oh… I wont do anything like that again." holding my stomach.
"I hope you don't." He's not convinced of my promise and I'm not either.
3RD POV
In the place where Orochimaru's layer uses to stand is now rubble. Piles of ash and debris is what remains of the legacy of the snake. Faintly some movement could be heard underneath the piles' destruction. Life found a way to survive even the worst conditions. Life was trying to escape.
It took awhile for them to move the stones out of the way and fight through the remains. Most died in the initial collapse but none were as ambitious as the three. As these three had a very important mission that needed to be done.
And the Uchiha is the key.
What's up demons? It's ya boi.
TigrezzTail. Glad you like the changes so far. The main idea is to just follow three interconnected stories as they twist together in and out of the darkness.