My pendant around malice

To all of those who are reading my other story I'm really sorry for the not updating thing, but I will. ;) This story is the excuse of my procrastination.

Disclaimer: (hahahaha) me owning Naruto, now that's funny...

Part 1

"This is your first serious mission," the man said gruffly.

" I know," the teenager replied.

"I'm expecting you not to screw it up."

"…"

The leader guffawed; this boy was young and extremely different from the rest. But he was willing to risk his life for them so the man did not press the issue of his age. Silence filled their conversation until the male decided to slice the stillness with his words; " I hope killing is easy on your conscience Itachi, because your task won't be picking flowers in the field."

" It never is," Itachi responded.

" You and your partner-"

"Partner?"

"Ah yes I forgot about that part," he singled with his hand. A brusque man walked out of the shadows. " Itachi I would like you to meet your colleague for the rest of your years in Akastuki."

Uchiha Itachi turned his head to look at the man next to him. He noted the razor-sharp teeth coming out of what seemed like the mouth. Gills were put on the side of his cheeks and his unusual skin was blue mixed with grey. This man –Itachi concluded- represented the shark species.

"Kisame introduce yourself," the leader pushed.

" It will be a honor to work with you Itachi-san." Itachi knew this Kisame guy was forcing his politeness.

"Kisame," the sharingan eyes rolled up in thought, " from the mist?"

" Hai," Kisame skeptically looked at the boy, he knew who Itachi was. The red eyes gave him away. However for a secluded Leaf-nin to know of him was unusual.

" Your reputation precedes you."

" Like yours, Itachi-san," Kisame smiled showing his jagged teeth.

" All I did was betray my Village by leaving." And killing your entire clan the shark-man finished.

" You two can get more acquainted while you're on the mission, for the moment the mission briefing comes first." The Uchiha faced his leader once more, bestowing one of his attentive stares. " Simple is one word to describe this assignment. It's been rumored that Jukin Village had discovered a forbidden scroll. The pair of you will have to gather information verifying that this scroll is not just gossip…."

"Is that all?" Kisame spoke; disappointment smothered his tone of voice, along with a hefty frown.

" Did I say that was all?" the man responded, annoyed for the interruption, " as I was saying, you two will not only locate the scroll, but take it as well."

Kisame gave a grunt, completely unsatisfied.

"My, my Kisame are we in one of our moods today?" a new voice entered the conversation.

"Orochimaru… This is not your mission," said the leader.

" I know, but we all are Akastuki," his husky voice played across the room, " and I have the right to know who gets what. Isn't this task to above for Itachi-kun's level, I mean he is only 14."

"Itachi is at a high level, maybe even higher than yours," the man countered. He was not wasting time with good manners.

"That may be so, since he does have the sharingan."

"What I have has no concern to you, Orochimaru-san, " it was now Itachi's turn to push into the conversation, " do not judge shinobi's on their age, but rather on their capacity."

" I could agree with you on that one, however-"

" However the mission is more important," their leader said, " Itachi, Kisame, after you retrieve the object you will annihilate the entire village. Therefore leaving no traces that Akastuki was behind this all."

" At last some worthy information," Kisame grinned approvingly.

" Kill the entire village?" asked the Uchiha.

"Is there a problem?"

"No,"

"Good, leave this afternoon. You will send a report every day while you are on the mission, is that understood?"

"Aa,"

Uchiha Itachi stood on the broad, dusted path, alone. Waiting was one thing, Itachi supposed; he had to get used to now that he had a partner (who was an hour late).

His dark eyes traveled down the road leading to the small village of Jukin. It was midday and the sun showed it by beating its rays on his black and red cloak. Itachi sighed and closed his eyes.

He heard the gravel crunch loudly behind him and the Uchiha turned around to face his partner.

"Sorry," Kisame gave his curt apology. The scent of Sake mingled with his breath.

Itachi nodded in response, " Shall we leave?"

" Might as well," with that, said. Kisame and Itachi positioned the straw hats they were given on their heads and left in the direction of Jukin Village.

A/N: And? What do my all-mighty panel of judges say? This isn't the most exciting intro, but it gets better I promise :P Will update tomorrow!