Disclaimer: This belongs to Masashi Kishimoto. Not mine… The one that's mine is my OC…
A/N: Here's the most awaited chapter ever! I think so. Well, we are about to know what's really going on with Itachi. It will also reveal his vague and unpredictable concern towards Subaru, and the like. Yeah, that's all. This is written in Itachi's point of view. I got to admit that Sasuke has been so good to Subaru nowadays. I wonder why. Let's get in on! Enjoy reading!
THE BONUS CHAPTER:
RADIANCE AND LUCIDITY: UCHIHA ITACHI
The morning sunshine instantly beamed out in my face. The moment I opened my eyes, it blocked out my sight. It was morning already. I slowly got up from the bed and decided to open widely the windows.
The windows… I sighed. I actually don't open the windows in a room, but I get used to it. Every day, I make sure the windows were opened. That is typically weird. I suddenly looked out the window and saw another pathetic being.
Makoto… the pathetic imprudent leader of Akatsuki. He was vigorous again, and trying to learn how to perfect that forbidden jutsu he stole from a very mysterious and powerful family. I've heard from his geisha Misha, which the jutsu was only for people who have the ability to control and balance one's mind. I can't believe that Makoto considered himself as balance. He was a mad bastard. A worthless ninja…
The jutsu however disturbs me a lot. It came from Subaru's family. A family unknown for unlimited power and abilities… I presumed that Makoto have noticed that, thus taking advantage to the fragile emotions of Subaru. I hate to think that. It makes me ill. Seeing him torturing a soul as shattered as Subaru makes me furious.
But, I've seen a lot of the same situation as Subaru. But, her was different. A fragile flower standing at the lonely road… that's the way I see her. She was trying to stand alone, even though she can't. She's really stupid. She can never learn to be… strong…
And, now… she's everything. Different, huh? I said to myself. I wanted to talk to Makoto about the jutsu. But, he ignores me. I was trying to approach Iyasu, but my blood was boiling when I was just miles away from him.
I went out of the room. Staying in there makes me more uncomfortable. The room without Subaru was nothing more than an empty abandoned place. It was just a room. You put things there, and go away if you want to. Just that…
But, when Subaru was still at that room… doing her things in her own way, the room was more than just storage. It was significant. I always looked forward to run to that room and be with her. Just to be with her. Even though, I always at the room before or during she sleep.
I stepped out to the headquarters. Everyone was preparing for the upcoming ambush to Konoha. Konoha… a place I would never forget. I never regret leaving Konoha… I have to. My destiny was never there. That small village full of luminosity and bliss, which I can't comprehend.
I approached one of geishas having fun at the garden. I needed information, or else I'll go insane to kill everyone here without knowing what's going on.
"Itachi-san… what can I do for you?" One of geisha said.
"Can you tell me what's going on?" I said.
"Everyone was preparing for upcoming plan to attack Konoha. Makoto received a letter from the village that they are not going to surrender your geisha."
Good. I sighed. But, I'm still afraid on what might happen to her. Even though I have the right to bring her back, it's still best that she stays there. She deserves more than being a geisha.
"I see. Is there anything that was unusual with the letter?"
"Well, aside from that…" the geisha whined. "… They've already got a weapon to face Makoto-sama's jutsu."
"What's that?"
"According to a spy Makoto-sama send at Konoha, a girl volunteered herself to defend the village with them. She has the power to reverse the jutsu."
"That's not true. They are just kidding." Iyasu sneaked in my back.
I urgently turned my back. It was the cunning bastard, Iyasu and his sidekick Koji. The two have been acting so strange since I "lost" Subaru. They were watching my every move, and every thing that I was thinking. I felt that Makoto commanded them to watch me.
"Whatever." I said. I turned away from the geishas and left.
"Where are you going, Itachi?" Makoto shouted from a far.
I turned my head to see him. He was a lot stronger now than before. I didn't know what he did, but it was so unusual. It was also sudden that Kisame and his geisha Yuki suddenly disappeared. The last time I saw them was they were in to a mission and after few weeks, Akatsuki found nothing of their traces.
Now that I'm alone without Kisame, everything was bizarre. Ever since Subaru arrived here, everything changed. I wanted to find out what's on Makoto's mind and his plan. Everything was secluded from me.
I seldom now receive mission. That's another thing unusual. I surely have mission every now and then.
"Away from here." I said coldly.
"Why? Come with me, I'll show you something." Makoto replied.
We went to the secluded and private place in the headquarters. It was the largest court the headquarters got. It became bizarre to me when I saw traces of cat's hair. I even saw a large tiger inside. What is up here?
Makoto suddenly performed series of seals. Horse, rabbit, tiger and last was a rat. A very complicated combination, I said to myself. I was suddenly bothered by the tiger's scared growl. I saw the tiger suffering from something. I don't what was aching. All of the sudden, the tiger lost his breathing and frozen… to death.
"What do you think?" Makoto asked.
"Powerful." I answered.
"It was one of the forbidden jutsu that Konoha was keeping. It was invented by Ichikawa."
"I know."
"Then you know. There are certain rules in performing the forbidden jutsu. You should need a sacrifice."
"What kind of sacrifice?"
"Living sacrifices… a high-rank ninja and another one with crafty talent."
"Who are your sacrifices?"
"Kisame and Yuki."
I gritted my teeth while Makoto was laughing. I wanted to activate Mangekyou Sharingan on him, but it'll be no use for now. I'll just waste my time and energy. Kisame and Yuki didn't need my revenge after all.
"It was unfortunate that it wasn't Subaru the one to perform this." Makoto said.
"You are expecting her."
"Of course. There's no need of sacrifices if she was the one to perform this."
"Hmm…"
"But, I'm really worried about the current information I got. Have you heard it?"
"Yes."
"I think Subaru knew about the reverse jutsu of this."
Subaru? She knew something about this jutsu? That was impossible. She never told me that she was trained to be that strong. Makoto was maybe just manipulating me to tell him the truth.
I left Subaru at Konoha for three reasons. First, I want her to get away from Iyasu, who was Makoto's cousin. Iyasu had an unknown reason why he was spying on Subaru. Second, Makoto wanted to marry Subaru. I found that pathetic. Subaru deserves a better man than him. Thirdly, I want her to experience freedom…
There had been selfish thought swirling around my head when Subaru was still here. She was beautiful… completely voluptuous and fragile lady. Her hair… her smooth skin… her curves… and her dark deep eyes. I would have just proceeded to enslave her under my authority. But, I didn't.
I find her weak, stupid and senseless. The first time I saw her; she was nothing but an ordinary, weak, feeble girl. It was such disgrace to my eyes. But, later I just noticed the sudden change of my perception of her. Her shattered and bizarre behavior puzzled me. Thus, I wanted to discover her more… without noticing…
… She became everything I want…
… She became anything I could be…
… She became the light that radiates in my dark sky…
… She became my everything…
"She can't do that perfectly." I suggested.
"That is what I'm thinking too. After all, she is weak. She is even afraid of herself."
Yes. Subaru was afraid of herself. She was afraid that she'd see herself in the mirror with blood splattering to her face. She was afraid to death. She'd probably dream away to her fantasy than to face the reality. But, I changed that. That's one thing Makoto didn't know.
"The reverse jutsu is important thing an Ichikawa should learn. It is the only reverse jutsu with sacrifice…" Makoto said while sitting in the bench.
"… You have to sacrifice the whole part of your life. After doing the jutsu, you'll only live for two years…" Makoto continued.
Pathetic, I said to myself. Such useless sacrifice… Why sacrifice the rest of your life saving Konoha? Whoever the girl is, she is really stupid.
"She must be stupid ninja." I said.
"Oh! She is not a ninja, but have potentials…" Makoto suddenly smirked on me.
"And who she might be?" I asked. I was actually anxious.
"Bravely enough, it is Subaru."
Makoto suddenly went away, with his evil grin left in the midst. His answers left me in the midst of shock. It was like a lightning struck my head, and my whole being.
Subaru? This can't be. Subaru volunteered to save Konoha from Makoto? The thought sent shivers down my spine. There was suddenly an ache coming from my heart. Was just my mind, or it was really my heart?
I felt a pain in my chest. An unexplainable beat and throb coming from my heart. I was sweating, and my mind was swirling into confusion. I should find out why did she have to do this!
I suddenly sneaked out of the headquarters. I decided to see Subaru whatever it takes. I left her to Konoha to survive, not to die!
I won't let her die. If I have to sacrifice myself… I would.
That stupid girl. She must be dreaming when she told to herself that.
But, she told me before that there was a technique that her father taught to her. It was special and only their family can do it. But it possesses a great responsibility.
This must be it. I won't let her to do this… without my consent!
I was skipping in the trees. I suddenly felt a liquid coming out of my eyes. Are these tears?
I suddenly stopped to find out. It was really tears that were flooding my eyes. I suddenly realized…
… I love Subaru…
… I won't let her die…
… Because…
… This is true…
"Subaru… wait for me…" I whispered.
Now… everything is clear to me. She gave me light… she gave me radiance and clarity to my existence. And, I won't let happen…
… My light to fade away…
A/N: The end of the special chapter. I hope you guys like it! I was actually thinking of a good ending for this story. But, I am choosing between two endings. Why don't you suggest one ending? That would help. Please leave a review after reading. Thanks also to those people who reviewed my previous chapter. Also, I would like to inform you that I wouldn't be updating this story for two weeks. My midterm exams are on the way, so I have to study hard. (Got to have new mobile phone!) So, I'm out of here. Take care and have a nice day ahead.
