I am so sorry about the wait! I lost the chapter I was going to post, and my backup jumpdrive killed itself. I just couldn't seem to bring myself to rewrite it. And it still isn't as good as the original chapter was. I loved it so much... T.T

Anyway, Enjoy.


On a clear night, while Naruto and Sasuke slept soundly, Itachi stood silently behind a tree. He was smiling as he watched Sesshomaru and Risa dance in a small clearing under the stars. There was no music he could hear, and yet they spun slowly around. It was amazing to watch. The stoic demon lord with one of the softest smiles, and the impetuous half-breed with her eyes closed, fully trusting him to be there at every turn. He kept watching a moment more until getting an idea when Sesshomaru dipped her down inhumanly far for a kiss. With a grin on his face, Itachi went back to bed.

A few days later Itachi had volunteered to take Naruto and Sasuke to Konoha. Once they were in class Itachi went shopping. He got a few items that they needed anyway before looking around for one very specific item. It took him the entire trip to finally decide on one, and it was safely tucked away by the time they crossed back over.

It took a few weeks before he finally had the opportunity he needed. He carefully unwrapped the package and snuck after the pair. Safely hidden he aimed at his parents before taking a few shots, the camera silent as advertised. Satisfied, he slid away without being detected. Over the next year and a half he continued to take pictures of them in secret. Naruto and Sasuke eventually helping out and getting some pictures taken too. By the time they were graduating the Academy he had finished his project and had a photo album all set up. The first part of the book was the family: all of them together (taken by clones), just the boys, all three children, and a variety of other happenings. And near the end is where he had put all the ones of just Sesshomaru and Risa. With a smile he placed the last photo. He had finally caught them dancing again.

Naruto and Sasuke were difficult to pry away from Risa and Sesshomaru once at Uchiha Manor. Now that they had graduated they would be staying in the village more often. Itachi was going to stay with them, but it was decided that Risa wouldn't stay as much. Partly for independence reasons, and partly because most villagers didn't want her there. Sesshomaru finally pulled them off, having come for the goodbye, and they turned to leave. Itachi held out the book with a smile.

"To keep you company." Risa flipped it open as Itachi herded the boys out the door, turning in time to see her reaction. It was the first time he saw her cry.


I know, it's super short. I tried okay? T.T As a general warning now for every story of mine. There is going to be a wait. Hopefully I'll get some writing done and get a few chapters ahead so I don't just disappear for a long time again.