Making Amends
Author Note: I have made quite a few changes to this story. To me it seemed to be moving too fast paced and there wasn't much to it. But now with these changes it should move the way I want it to. Not sure if any of you remember my first attempt at a Sasuke story but I've taken parts from there and added them to this one. For this story it will have two different POVs, Sasuke's and my OC's. I'm not sure how often I will be updating but this story will be my main one for now. There is a chance I will post something else I am working on but that story is still in a rough draft state so it's going to take a while. Now do keep in mind this is Fanfiction so I really don't have to follow the original story line. Well now that I've gotten that out of the way please enjoy the first chapter of Making Amends.
Summary:Sasuke finds out the truth about Itachi but when he goes back to get his brother from where he hide him, the older Uchiha is no longer there. He soon finds out that a group of Konoha Shinobi have taken him into custody. He wants to get his brother back but can he convince a medic assigned to his brother to help him. All so too what are these feeling he's developing for the girl he knows almost nothing about. Will they get in the way of his goal or help aid him to become a better person? Will she be able to help change his mind about revenge and get him to finally come home? Can Sasuke make amends for his wrong doings?
Disclaimer: I do not own Naruto/Naruto Shippuden
It was raining, and Sasuke was caught right in the middle of it. He laid on the wet ground blinking his eyes and trying to take in what had just happened. He turned his head to the right and saw his brother on the ground next to him. To the untrained eye Itachi seemed to be lifeless, but Sasuke could see the slight rise and fall of Itachi's chest. The older man wasn't dead. Sasuke sat up slowly while wincing from the pain he felt.
"You just couldn't die easily, neh Nii-san?"
Sasuke moved closer to his brother and checked for a pulse to confirm what his eyes told him.
'Yeah he's still alive.' "Damn it!"
"Sasuke, I'm sorry."
He looked at Itachi with surprise written all over his face.
"Sorry for what you bastard?"
"I'm sorry."
The older man said once more before his breathing became dangerously shallow. Sasuke began to panic and administer what he knew about healing to keep his brother alive.
"Oh no you don't, I'm not letting you die until I know what you're talking about."
He healed a few of Itachi's wounds to keep him alive while he found some kind of shelter for them. They needed to get out of this rain or Itachi's condition would get worse. Sasuke lifted his brother up and slung his arm around his shoulders while jumped down into the cave. They couldn't stay there long he knew that, but he could hide Itachi until he came back with his team and they found proper shelter from the storm. Sasuke started to leave the cave when suddenly the strain and fatigue from his fight had finally took a hold of him and he passed out.
The rain had begun to let up and Akamaru was once more able to catch the scent of Sasuke and Itachi. The group came to what looked to be their battle ground. They searched all over but found neither brother. Until Akamaru gave a bark and started pushing away stacked rocks.
"Hey guys I think he found something."
Kiba called to everyone. The group stopped their search and ran towards him.
"What did he find Kiba?"
Naruto asked, the rocks began to slide off and a hand was revealed. Gasps were heard while Naruto, Kiba, and Kakashi started moving the rocks aside. Once done Itachi Uchiha laid beneath them, just barely hanging onto life.
"Sakura," Kakashi's voice broke through the silence and shock.
The pink haired girl made her way quickly to the older Uchiha. She inspected him to see what the damage was and if he was worth saving.
"Sensei he's in critical condition but I can stabilize him till we get back to the village."
Kakashi gave her the go ahead then had half the group go back to Konoha and inform Tsunade what they found. It didn't take Sakura long and the second group quickly made way back to the village. When they got there Kakashi went straight to the hospital where a medical team should be waiting. To his surprise Kazumi Hatake, his adopted daughter was there.
"Kaz,"
"Ah Tou-san, please put the patient here."
She gestured to the medical bed. The girl caught sight of Sakura and spoke.
"What's his condition?"
"Somewhat stable but quickly failing."
The two girls left with Itachi and a medical team closely behind. Kakashi turned back to the group.
"Okay I think it's time all of you go home. Yamato will you go to Tsunade and file away the report."
"I will. Come on guys there's nothing left we can do here."
Yamato started pushing everyone to the door, they all left except for Naruto. Kakashi looked at his blonde student who had his eye fixated on the doors Itachi's body left through.
"Naruto it's time to leave."
"I'm not going anywhere until I know what's going to happen with that bastard."
Kakashi sighed, "I guess it can't be helped."
Kakashi pulled out his book and took a seat in a close by chair, he couldn't just let Naruto stay by himself.
"Sit down Naruto this may take while."
The boy did as told, he wanted to know what was going on and where Sasuke was. Why wasn't he there too? Where could he be? Almost three hours had pasted and still no one came out of those doors. About an hour more Kazumi came out and approached them.
"Tou-san,"
She addressed Kakashi only because she didn't know who the other person was.
"Yes,"
"The patient Itachi Uchiha, he's stable now but will need to remain in the hospital so I can monitor him. It seems he has some kind of disease, I've implanted on of my parasites to help remove the toxins from his body but that will only help for so long. Once the bad blood has been cleared out I will be able to better determine his sickness."
"But he's going to live right?"
She turned to the unknown Shinobi.
"Yes, um I you could please tell me how I can contact his family and let them know what's going on."
"You can't Kaz."
"Why not?"
"Because Itachi Uchiha murdered his whole Clan. The only person left is Sasuke Uchiha and we don't know where he is."
"Then what's going to happen to my patient?"
"We will be taking over watch of the Uchiha."
All three turned to see a group of ANBU standing in the hospital.
"Dr. Hatake if you could please take us to the location of Itachi Uchiha so we may move him to a more secure room and keep watch over him until he is able to speak and move around."
"Ah, yes right this way."
Kazumi left Kakashi and Naruto once more.
"Hey Sensei who was that girl?"
"That was my daughter Kazumi Hatake."
"You have a kid and you didn't tell any of us."
"Well she's not really mine, I adopted her when she was younger. Her parents were friends with mine and they took me in after my father died. So when Kazumi's parents died I did the same."
"So didn't you ever introduce her to us?"
"She's not a ninja and I didn't think it was that important for you guys to meet."
"It hurts to know you think we're not worthy of knowing her."
"I didn't say that you idiot."
As the two were talking Sakura and Kazumi came back out the doors.
"Kakashi-Sensei, Naruto what are you guys still doing here."
"Well Naruto wouldn't leave and I thought it would be a good idea to stay you know keep him out of trouble."
"I wouldn't cause trouble, anyways hi I'm Naruto Uzumaki the next Hokage."
"It's nice to meet you I'm Kazumi Hatake. Tou-San my shift is done here so I can go now."
She turned to Kakashi who nodded back to her.
"Well it was nice meeting you Kazumi we should definitely hang out some time."
"Yeah that would be good."
They all said their goodbyes and walked away from the hospital.
"Tou-San, Sakura say's that she and Naruto are your students."
"Well in a way yes they are, but I'm sure they have surpassed me by now. Anyways what do you want to do for dinner?"
"I don't know there's no food at home because we haven't gone to the groceries."
"Hmm right, so I guess it's take out tonight."
Sasuke finally woke up, only to find he had no idea where he was and that he was tied up. He tried to look around the small room, but found that hard to do. Sasuke couldn't see anything because it was too dark, the room was only lit by a small candle. Then the door opened and a man he did not know walked into the room.
"Sasuke, I see you're finally awake."
"Who are you? Where am I? What do you want from me?"
"So many questions, you didn't even let me introduce myself."
"Well what are you waiting for, tell me your name."
"I am Madara Uchiha, you may know me, I'm the first Uchiha clan leader. I once fought alongside the first Hokage, but then we became enemies."
"I'm sorry but I don't know you, I've never even heard of you, not from my father or any of the elders."
"Ah I see, they must have done that to keep anyone from finding out the true shame of our clan. The first Hokage and I fought to the death; well he was the only one who stayed dead. But anyways I brought you hear to tell you the truth about your brother, Itachi Uchiha." Madara brought his hand to his mask to pull it off, he tried to use his sharingan on Sasuke, but something happened. Sasuke used a technique that he thought only Itachi could use.
"The Amaterasu, even in death your brother is still trying to kill me. Well I guess I can't use my sharingan on you, so why don't I start by telling you everything you need to know about your brother. He was forced to kill the Uchiha clan. By the third Hokage and his elders. You see our clan was planning a coup against the village of Konoha, the clan was tired of being belittled by the leaders of Konoha, and your father was going to have Itachi be the leader in this invasion. Being the most logical choice as an ANBU under the direct control of the Hokage it would be so easy to infiltrate the Hokage tower, kill the Hokage, and then the elders. Your foolish brother choose the safety of his village over his family, and I don't blame him, the Uchiha clan had caste me out long before I died. Itachi sacrificed everyone, his parents, his best friend, even the woman he loved. Though you, he could never truly harm you, if he ever caused you pain it was merely to test you."
Madara stopped talking allowing Sasuke to take in all that was said. Sasuke just sat there shocked, and not knowing what to think or say.
"You're lying, I don't believe this." those were the only words that would come out of him.
"I'm sure this is hard for you to take in, but it is the truth. I'll show you the way out of this room." Madara moved closer so untie Sasuke, and then he turned to the door so to leave the room. Sasuke got up and followed him to the outside.
"Now you must choose. You can stay here with me or go back to the life you once knew."
Sasuke thought about this, should he go back to Konoha, knowing everything he was told from the elders was a lie. They were the ones who killed his family, and caused his brother to leave him alone in the world. Or stay with this man who claims to be an ancestor of his, who knows the truth about his family.
"I no longer have ties with Konoha." was all he said
A smile played its self onto Madara's lips even though no one would see it. This was exactly what he wanted, Sasuke made the right decision.
"Well, I'm glad you have chosen to stay. Now if you will come with me, I will take you to where your comrades are and where you will be staying."
Sasuke nodded his head in approval, and the two men left the cliff side to the Akatsuki hideout. The walk was silent, and Sasuke was lost in his thoughts of his brother.
Itachi was training in the back fields of their home, this was normal and something Sasuke loved to watch. He would try his best not to get caught watching, for him it was his own kind of training. Itachi was using kunai in his training today; target practice was on the agenda. Sasuke watched as his brother got into position. 'This is going to be great, brother always makes it for every target.' he held his breath as it began.
Itachi stood in the middle of the field with his eyes closed, concentrating on what need to be done, hit every target. Suddenly he disappeared; Sasuke looked around wondering where he was, when he saw him. Mid-air holding the kunai between his fingers he throw them, eyes still closed, and made all the targets right in the middle. But what he still held one, and he throw it right towards Sasuke.
'Oh man it is coming right at me.'
The kunai hit the tree behind him. Sasuke sat there shocked wondering if he should move or not.
"You can come out, Sasuke, I know your there." came Itachi's voice.
Sasuke came out of hiding and walked to his brother. He was kind of scared sometimes Itachi could be harsh when he found Sasuke watching.
"Sorry, Itachi, I just wanted to watch you train. I'm going to be a ninja someday too, so I wanted to see some of the things you did with your training."
"It's fine, Sasuke. I'm sure you will be a very powerful ninja, and you won't even need my help. Just remember to have the drive of an Uchiha, to have that fighting fire inside yourself. Someday we may have to fight each other, so don't let your feelings get in the way of our fight, strive to defeat me."
Sasuke came out of his thought that was the last time he saw his brother train. Now looking back on it, Itachi was somewhat telling him of what was to come, his brother had everything played out. He knew he was going to die, but he hadn't counted on Sasuke trying to save him just to get the answers he needed.