Broken Dreams

Disclaimer: I do not own Naruto

Chapter 3: The New and Powerful Jutsu

Hehe, sorry if this chappie is so late. I had to think of stuff, and that took me a super long time. I rewrote this like a bazillion times. I hope it's okay now.

Itachi had left the room with a smile on his face. A smile long forgotten and not seen for many years. Even Sasuke could feel his happiness just by staring at his brother and looking into his eyes. His eyes became gentler…like the wind breezing through… Sasuke then tried to stand, but his shaky legs could not help him stable. Sasuke fell down again, but smiled as well.

"We are going to be brothers again…" Sasuke said cheerfully.

Then Itachi came back into the room. While Sasuke finally stood up, Itachi handed him something in a small package. Sasuke took it, and unwrapped it slowly. Then Sasuke gasped as Itachi changed expressions.

"You…you…got…" choked out Sasuke.

"You can now be in the Akatsuki with that ring. Deidara was about to fill Orochimaru's space, but then I had them hand the ring to you. Be aware now, Deidara might go to certain lengths to get that ring. Be on your guard. I also need to help you learn a few jutsus to help you survive here," said Itachi. "Also, this is the only Akatsuki rule. Memorize it."

With great shinobis, sacrifices are required, hope is not necessary, and we must obtain our objective in a mission. If victory is not possible, it will be made possible. For this is the Akatsuki way, to thrive. We are the Akatsuki, the dawn or daybreak of something new and more powerful.

"Got it?" asked Itachi.

"Yep. Memorizing a few lines isn't too hard," said Sasuke.

"Yosh. Now…your head protector…" said Itachi. "I didn't want to bring this up earlier, because I knew you probably wouldn't want to join anymore…"

"Nii-san, what do I do with it? The metal on the guard is really tough to break. How did you do yours?" asked Sasuke.

"Sasuke…We'll talk about this another night. Maybe you should just rest for now. I'll show you to your room. It's just across from mine," said Itachi.

"Nii-san…" said Sasuke as he pouted.

"Haha, you haven't changed a bit…" said Itachi.

Sasuke changed his expressions as he never heard Itachi laugh before. The sound was pleasing and heart warming, similar to the melodies of birds. Sasuke wanted his brother to smile and laugh more often…to break him away from his rough and cold self. Then Sasuke smiled and Itachi hadn't seen the smile in a long time… He almost forgot how warm and energetic his little brother's face had seemed to him…

"Now get some rest, or you won't be awake tomorrow," said Itachi.

"What time do we have to get up?" asked Sasuke.

"It always changes…that's the thing. You have to be up when the sun comes up."

"What if the sun doesn't come up?"

"It always comes up…" said Itachi.

"I mean…what if you can't see the sun."

"Yes you can… you can always see the sun…" said Itachi mournfully.

"What if clouds-" started Sasuke.

"Good night."

"Oi!"

The light was turned off immediately allow it to flicker for only a second. Sasuke pouted and then quietly slipped into the covers and looked outside the window. The Akatsuki certainly knew how to live in style despite the fact that every one affiliated with them is on the run. Sasuke looked and saw the stars shining so far away. Sasuke felt happy now…

"But what time do I get up?" asked Sasuke to himself.

Hmm… the question was never answered as Sasuke stared longingly out into the sky. Finally, his eyes could not hold open any longer… The young boy fell asleep and into the night. His mind wandered and then his eyes fluttered… The young shinobi was dreaming. A real dream… in a long time. His thoughts were swerved by the mind trick as he intently listened to what he dreamt of.

"Move aside Itachi!" shouted the voice.

"No! You will have to destroy me first. I can not let anything happen to Sasuke. We are the most powerfulof brothers. Don't even try taking that away from us!" Itachi shouted back.

Sasuke was stunned at the sudden course of his brother's actions. He had never realized how important he must have been to Itachi. Sasuke then stood up feeling an immense pain in his arm. The boy bit his lip and mustered up the energy to look up and see his brother standing before him.

"Why?" asked Sasuke through painful tears.

"Sasuke. Run and run. Cling to life…" said Itachi firmly.

"No! Don't go back to your old self!" shouted Sasuke.

"Sasuke, you don't understand. These people will kill you, they'll kill me. Hurry and leave!" shouted Itachi.

Although, before Sasuke could say anything…he was whirling out of place. His vision darkened and Sasuke reached for his brother. Never in his life, had Sasuke been scared for his older brother. He reached out his arms trying to stay near Itachi, although he was fading. He became sucked into the darkness and the young boy screamed out Itachi's name.

"It's too late for that Itachi…" croaked the voice.

"I am not afraid to die. I have already experienced it multiple times!" shouted Itachi.

"Then what you have felt before will feel like heaven compared of what I will do to you now!"

A piercing scream rang throughout the night and Sasuke looked at his brother. In a pool of blood and sprawled onto the floor. Sasuke shouted again and again. He couldn't bare for himself to lose another family member. But wait…wasn't that what he had wanted? To kill Itachi forever? Why was he pitying his brother?

"Sasuke…" breathed the man with a cracked voice.

"Nii-san!" shouted Sasuke.

Sasuke was still drifting away slowly… Itachi then stood up again and seized Sasuke.

"No! You can't have him!" Itachi shouted.

"Itachi! Let go of your brother or you will pay the price!"

"Kill me if that's what you want…"

Another horrifying scream of pain and agony fell as Sasuke looked and trembled in fear. Forever in fear.

Sasuke woke up with a cold sweat shaking from his nightmare. His arms were shaking, his breath was cold and he could see the fog building up on the window. The sun was about to rise, and Sasuke looked at his trembling hands with fear and pain. Then he changed into his regular Uchiha clothes and went over to the sink.

It was just a dream…

The young blue haired boy wanted to believe that. But something edged his mind… He was in constant fear his dream would become reality. Although, he knew that Itachi was a strong shinobi. Almost invincible at that sort. Sasuke washed his face. He splashed the cool water onto his sweaty face and felt the morning come up to him with it. Then, the boy walked over and wiped his face with a towel and heard a knock on the door.

"Sasuke…" said the voice.

"All right…I'm coming," said the boy.

"You're five minutes late. The leader won't be pleased…" said Itachi.

"Hah, that's okay. But nii-san. I need to ask you something. I'm not sure if this was the past or not. Maybe I have picked up more when I looked into your Sharingan. I couldn't tell how old you were…or how old I was…" started Sasuke.

"I'm listening…" said Itachi.

"Well. I dreamt that you were in pain…from two enemies. Their objective…was me. I was pretty sure of that. Although, you tried to fight them off and well…lost. It was very heartbreaking actually, you were just lying a pool of blood," breathed Sasuke.

"And?" asked Itachi calmly.

"Well…when one of the enemies was making me slowly drift away…you tried to stop them even with the current injuries," said Sasuke sadly.

"And I failed right?" asked Itachi.

Sasuke nodded and Itachi looked deeply into the dark eyes of his younger brother. Itachi could sense the fear within him and the trembling that Sasuke was still carrying with him. Then Itachi took up his cloak and revealed that he was wearing his Uchiha clothes as well. He then put his arm around Sasuke and then led him out of the room.

"Sasuke. Listen to me, from what you have said…I don't believe that was an ordinary dream. I think it really will happen one day. Just… believe me. I've been through one of those dreams…" said Itachi.

"Did it come true! Like all of the facts that you saw?" asked Sasuke hurriedly.

"Yes-" said Itachi.

"And was it horrible?" asked Sasuke.

"Yes-" continued Itachi.

"Itachi you're going to die then!" shouted Sasuke. "No! That can't happen! Now that we're a family again! I won't let it! No!" he shouted fiercely.

"Sasuke calm down. It is a possibility that might happen. Or maybe you just were tired yesterday. C'mon, the leader is already expecting us," said Itachi firmly.

The older brother led the younger one in and out a series of tunnels under the mansion they were living in. Without his help, Sasuke was sure that he could wander around until he would have died. Fortunately, there were dimly lit candles in some places allowing some light to pass through. Then Itachi led Sasuke to a secret chamber. Although the door guarding the chamber looked hard to get past. It was a series of obstacles that an Akatsuki member would have to be able to pass to hear the meeting. Also, it was not a very easy task at that…

"Nii-san. How am I supposed to get past that?" asked Sasuke.

"You can't…not yet. I will train you later. First, just stay outside and uh…avoid any traps. I'll be out once the meeting is over…" said Itachi.

For a long time, Sasuke waited in the dusty chamber. He dared not to leave, for he could be lost forever. Instead, he focused on becoming stronger. He started to concentrate his chakra very strongly. It became so powerful…that Sasuke began to air walk… His feet didn't touch the ground and he could basically fly. The feeling was enjoyable…but certainly chakra consuming. At last, he began to ache all over and so he released his chakra.

Sasuke fell down with a thud and the chakra was so strong that it cushioned his fall. Sasuke had never before felt so powerful in his entire life. He centered the chakra in the palm of his hand…and created a powerful weapon. His blue chakra flowed out from his fingertips and he could feel the power and trust within each of them. The young ninja then pounded his fist into the wall… The wall then shook and broke apart.

Why am I so powerful all of a sudden? wondered the young boy.

The doors opened and the traps and obstacles parted away. Sasuke looked up and saw the other eight Akatsuki members filing out of the chamber. Sasuke looked for his brother and soon spotted him at the end of the line. The enthusiastic boy then ran up to his brother and hugged him tightly.

"Opf, Sasuke!" laughed Itachi.

"So so so, when does the-" started Sasuke.

"Training?" interjected Sasori. "It begins now. Train to boy Itachi, make him a proud member of the Akatsuki. Now, the matter needs to be settled. Will you take Sasuke onto your two man team? Or will I take him and you stay with Kisame?"

"Kisame?" asked Itachi.

"Itachi-san. Whatever is fine with you," he said.

"Okay then, Sasori. You can begin your search for the monster inside the Hidden Sand boy. Sasuke, I will help you with your training so we can begin our search," said Itachi softly.

As the other Akatsuki members parted from the chamber, the leader slowly walked up to Itachi and Sasuke. His eyes were blood red, similar to the Sharingan. As he approached, Sasuke felt a shiver go through his spine, but nonetheless he was unafraid. Itachi stood up straight and so did Sasuke. The two Uchiha brothers then bowed at the magnificent being. The man motioned for them to lift their heads and stare into his eyes…

"Sharingan masters. I leave you with your part. Remember our goal, Sasuke. We must find the tailed beasts within the next three years. I leave you to the rest Itachi-san," said the leader.

"Arigatou Gozaimase…" breathed Itachi and closed his eyes.

The man departed within a flash leaving Sasuke and Itachi left in the tunnels. Sasuke then looked up into his brother's eyes and began to train like his brother. He closed his eyes and re opened them revealing a deadly blood red eye exposed for his brother to see. Itachi laughed and led them out of the tunnels.

"Why did you do that? You aren't powerful enough to keep those eyes on for a long time," said Itachi.

"I can be powerful like you, Nii-san. I can already feel the power flowing within me," said Sasuke finally.

"Oh? You experienced it now," said Itachi.

"Nani?"

"Well, when you are given a ring of the Akatsuki, it grants the user more power. Literally. Because the person has given up hope in their home villages, they become stronger. Breaking ties and restraints are what are necessary for power," explained Itachi.

"Given up hope in their home villages?" asked Sasuke. "But I haven't given up hope…"

"Your ring proves otherwise. Look deep within your heart Sasuke. I know you haven't done that in a long time, but try. You will find that Konoha isn't a place for you anymore."

"Y-You're right…" breathed Sasuke.

"Sasuke, because you decided to follow me, you have broken bonds. But the only problem is, can you let go of them? Can you forget Kakashi, Sakura, and that weirdo, Naruto?" asked Itachi happily.

"Anything… I just want to have a blood related family… even if you are the last one in it besides me…"

Itachi grinned and led his brother out of the cave and into the sunlight. They were in a training ground, made to look exactly like what it should be. Itachi had cast an everlasting spell onto this certain terrain to help shield the Akatsuki from enemies. Then Itachi did some seals and then the terrain changed again. It was now a meadow with grass as high up to their knees. The wind blew and the grass swayed… Everything seemed perfect.

"Sasuke. I will teach you something so powerful, you can only use it three times in your life. It is a very powerful jutsu and I don't encourage using it…" said Itachi thoughtfully.

"Well then why are you teaching it to me?" inquired Sasuke.

"Because I want you to have a real trump card, in case you are really forced to use it," said Itachi.

"Well then what is it? and who taught you?" asked Sasuke.

"The Akatsuki leader taught it to me. And it only allows two living people to know it at once, or the newest learner shall die instantly. So Sasuke, after I teach you…you can't teach anyone else until either me or the Akatsuki leader dies. And it has to be a natural death, do you care about tying yourself to this fate?" asked Itachi.

"I'm ready," said Sasuke confidently.

Itachi sighed and then looked at the sky, he patted his little brother's head. The sun brought warmth to both of their faces as Sasuke then prepared himself for this terrible jutsu.

"The fourth will not happen. Remember that…" said Itachi.

"Understood."

"Okay, this jutsu does not require many seals. But you must go through the training exercises in order to complete it. It is called the Mythical 'Elemental Sword.' This sword is so powerful, that Konoha could be completely destroyed within one second."

"So all I have to know, is how to summon it?" asked Sasuke.

"Yes, but you must also learn to have control over it as well. Right now, I am the master of this sword and I will allow it to be practiced and wielded by you without destroying you. Oh, and summoning the sword doesn't count, just using it for mass destruction would. First I will teach you to summon a fire sword," said Itachi.

Itachi handed his little brother a scroll. Sasuke read it and realized that it was as important as summoning a real creature. Sasuke bit his thumb, and the red sticky fluid rushed out. Sasuke ran his thumb against the scroll and then sealed it back up. He used both hands to press it into the ground draining a lot of his chakra. He could almost feel himself weaken. Then with a wave of smoke, a small sword appeared in front of the young boy.

"Sasuke, that was almost perfect. I expected none less," said Itachi.

"How big is it supposed to be?" asked Sasuke.

"Like… maybe three or four times the size you created…" said Itachi thoughtfully.

"What! I did horribly then…" shouted Sasuke.

"Sasuke, bringing up the sword is the most powerful and hardest thing to do. People have wasted away trying to bring the sword into existence. Making the sword expand depends on the user's capabilities," explained the sharingan master.

"Thank you Aniki…" said Sasuke truthfully.

"For what?" asked Itachi a bit surprised.

"For helping me…I never thought that we could be working together on something like this. This is something I have wanted deep inside my heart for a long time…" said Sasuke happily.

Sasuke smiled at his brother and Itachi laughed with live and emotion. It was hard to imagine the supposedly 'heartless cold' killer teaching his little brother at this stage in life. Sasuke felt like he was skipping down the highway of life with his brother there to hold his hand. The feeling was warm, he felt no regrets or tricks that were about to occur. Itachi's intentions were clear and he was truly sorry for Sasuke…

"Never mind that… Try using that sword…" said Itachi.

As Sasuke picked up the magnificent sword, he felt a burning within himself… Like the sword and him were the same. Soon enough, a fire brew in Sasuke's eyes and Sasuke could feel his strength returning. The sword grew twice its original height and the flames became more powerful and fiery. Then with a mighty swishing motion, A line of fire was released and the powers of it were released as well. The fire was an abnormally high temperature and when it hit a tree, there was no way to extinguish it. Fortunately, the fire didn't spread and just burned the tree to a crisp.

Sasuke turned to his brother gleefully and it reminded of the time where he had learned the Katon Goukakyuu no Jutsu from his father. Itachi walked towards the young ninja and patted him on the shoulder.

"An Uchiha of no less. You are definitely my brother and you belong in this clan…" Itachi said proudly.

Sasuke's heart was about to leap with joy when he looked and saw something in the sky. There were moving dots in the sky and Itachi quickly sealed the barrier between the defense and the Akatsuki headquarters. Now the hideout would remain safe from these enemies that approached them. One by one, they landed in front of Sasuke. Sasuke's face grew pale as he recognized these people. Itachi just looked angrily at them… with those murderous eyes…

"Give Sasuke back!" shouted a pink haired kunoichi.

"Un!" shouted a spiky blonde haired rushing fool.

"Why?" asked Itachi calmly.

"Because he went with you unwillingly and you stole him away from Konoha!" the girl shouted.

"Such a cute little rabbit. No doubt that you are in love with Sasuke. But hasn't he ever told you? He isn't interested in girls…" teased Itachi.

Sasuke nodded his head in agreement and then walked up to them. He stood between his former friends' way and his older brother with a kunai outstretched in his right hand. Sakura gasped in horror and Naruto looked angrier than the Nine-Tails itself. Kakashi just looked boredly onward but knew that Itachi was not an enemy so easily defeated. Kakashi lifted his head protector as it gleamed in the sunlight showing a red Sharingan eye.

"Let's finish this, Itachi!" shouted Kakashi.

"Hmph, Sasuke you take the Nine-Tails and the Tsunade girl. I'll defeat Kakashi-san," said Itachi sternly.

"Not a problem…" replied Sasuke.

Sakura and Naruto looked hopelessly on to their former friend…now their worst enemy and a powerful tool to the Akatsuki….

I can't allow my dream to become reality…I just can't. For that I will have a new purpose for why to gain more power than ever… I was helpless in my dream. But I won't be now.

Author's Note: Another chapter in! Yay! Anyway, they will have an all out battle in the next chapter and some emotional parts coming from Sakura and Naruto. Sasuke has become relentless and is determined to stay focused on becoming an Akatsuki member and an S ranked criminal. Please Review! Thank you!