Disclaimer, I do not own Naruto nor the fictional characters except my own. I do not own the pictures either, but I own the plot.
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The next day was not something that the others were looking forward to. Itachi had tried to visit the blonde but was rejected. As he walked inside the hospital with the hope of seeing the blonde again, happy with his signature smile sitting and waiting for him to give a silly comment, he was told that Naruto wasn't stable enough for visitors. Just the doctor and the main nurse who has been taking care of him since the second he had arrived the day before.
Whatever the raven did, he was not allowed to see the blonde. Not even for a second which brought sadness and despair over the man. The only thing Itachi could do was finding out what these men wanted and get them killed. With that in mind, he walked to the Kyuubi company in hope of help from the red-haired Uzumakis and the other raven-haired friends the blonde had. Itachi stood in front of the company as he inhaled.
Now or never. The man made his way inside the company and could sense that the workers were feeling down. It seemed like they were, too, worried about the blonde. This made the raven realized how much Naruto's being loved by others. Itachi walked to the Secretary and it looked like, she already knew what he wanted and told him to get to the lowest floor. Yes, where they were, wasn't the lowest floor.
There were indeed more floors. Way more floors than one could think of. Itachi thanked the kind woman and made his way towards the elevator which should take him to the lowest floor. As he reached the floor, he stepped out and saw a big locked door. At that moment Sai stepped next to him and led Itachi to another room which too was locked but Sai unlocked it. They walked in and saw Haruto, Hima, Kurama, Karin, and a few more people standing in the room.
"I see. You truly came. The reason- I don't care, but if you do and try to harm Naruto and his family in any way, be sure that you won't survive for long Uchiha, " spat Kurama not turning to look at the man. Itachi only nodded his head not even sure why he did it in the first place knowing that Kurama could not see him anyway. "What I can tell you is that there is a man, " Kurama began but stopped and turned to face Itachi.
"No, not only one man but a whole organization who are trying to mess with the higher-ups for a while now. They have been messing with other companies such as the company from the Inuzukas and the Aburame yet they had never even thought about attacking the Uchihas let alone the Uzumakis. But as you can see, they finally started to move, " Kurama continued. Itachi nodded his head. He started to think. What was their motive? Why did they start to attack them now?
"Do you know what they want?" Itachi asked the red-headed man receiving a shaking head. "No, we don't. Well, not yet at least. We can only hope to find some kind of tip to find their location." Itachi nodded his head. Itachi thought about it and had the right person in mind. "Orochimaru! He has connection everywhere!" exclaimed Itachi as the heads turned to look at him. Sai and Shikamaru nodded their heads. "Yes, I will call him immediately, " said Shikamaru as he brought out his phone and phoned the said person.
While Shikamaru was talking Itachi took it as his chance to ask about Naruto's condition. "How is Naruto? They wouldn't let me see him, " Itachi asked Kurama. The man turned his haze from Shikamaru to Itachi and stared at him for a while before he sighed and finally spoke. "He's not stable enough. No one is allowed to see him. Not even his family." Itachi turned to face the floor. Why? Why Naruto? "And if you haven't figured it out yet, then let me tell you, " began Karin as she walked up to him.
Itachi turned to face Karin. What was she talking about? "Hinata and Naruto aren't married, Naruto is the same Naruto, and most importantly Naruto does love you but he doesn't want to admit it." Itachi's eyes widened. Naruto loved him too? No, he didn't believe it. He needed to hear it from the blonde otherwise he wouldn't accept it. The raven just nodded his head telling her he understood but wanted to hear it from the blonde himself and from no one else. Karin gave him a small smile before she walked back.
"Orochimaru will be here in two days with their location. He said that he had been working on this for a while now, " informed Shikamaru as he turned to the others. Itachi raised a brow. "And why is that?" Itachi questioned. As far as he knew, Orochimaru had no problem with anyone. There was nobody who wanted to ill the man. So, why was Orochimaru already looking for these men? "Well, I asked him the same thing and his answer was 'Naruto asked me to' so, he started searching for them."
Itachi nodded his head. He needed to do something. What could he do for Naruto? Then, he turned to look at the children. "Who's going to take care of them?" Itachi asked as he pointed at the four children starring at him. Kurama sighed. Wasn't it obvious? "Karin and I, of course, " responded Hinata. Again, Itachi nodded his head. At least the children were going to be safe.
At the same time, Sasuke was talking with his wife. "I'm going to the hospital. Maybe I can see how he's doing, " informed Sakura her husband. Sasuke didn't answer. Why should he? He was currently battling with himself to start to truly care about the blonde or to just ignore him like he usually does. Sakura sighed. "Sasuke! You can't be serious! Put yourself together! I want you to find who these men were and bring them to me. I will kill them myself!" yelled Sakura as she picked her bag and left the house leaving Sasuke alone to think. Sasuke sighed again.
It wasn't his fault for not being able to care about Naruto. All he did was bringing trouble! Never in the past six years had something like this happened! So why? Why was it happening when that dobe decided to show up? Deep down Sasuke knew that it wasn't Naruto's fault. But he needed to blame someone for the things that were going wrong in his life. Someone to blame for hurting his daughter. Someone to blame for confusing his older brother.
The raven didn't know what to do anymore. His daughter was still in the hospital while Madara was nowhere to be found. Where was that bastard anyway? But Sasuke couldn't just sit there on the couch and do nothing. He pulled out his phone and called Itachi. After a few declined calls, Itachi finally picked up the phone. "Where are you?" Sasuke asked angrily. He didn't know why he was angry but he sure was. Itachi sighed. "I'm with Kurama Uzumaki, Naruto's friends and family. We are currently looking for the organization together with Orochimaru, " Itachi answered.
Sasuke jolted up immediately. Orochimaru? Why him? Sasuke always hated that man. He was disgusting and looked at him weirdly. Always looking like he was going to eat him up. Disgusting! "Wait, did you say organization?" Sasuke questioned as he shook his head free from images of Orochimaru eating him up. Ew, disgusting. Itachi sighed again. The how many time was that? "Yes, Kurama-san told me about the organization and we found out that Orochimaru had been looking for them for a while now. Naruto's request, " Itachi responded.
Sasuke ended the phone call. So, it was somewhat Naruto's fault, right? If he knew about this organization and if they were after him, it meant that he was the reason why his daughter was attacked! But, at some point, Sasuke was right. The conclusion was where he was wrong. Sasuke growled and stood up. He took his jacket and shoes and headed out. He needed to find Madara immediately and tell him about the new information he received from his older brother.
Hours later, Sasuke finally found Madara in a small laboratory. He didn't know how but he somehow found his uncle. "Madara!" Sasuke called out as he walked towards his uncle who was busy reading some articles. Madara turned to face his nephew. What was he doing there and how did he find him? "What?" was his reply as he glared at Sasuke. He almost found a clue to the men who attacked Sarada and Itachi. "Itachi told me that they almost find them." Madara jolted up.
"Come again?" Sasuke sighed and rolled his eyes. "I said that Itachi told me that he including Orochimaru and the Uzumakis almost find out where they are. They need two more days, " Sasuke explained. Madara's eyebrows furred. How did they find them that fast? And, it seemed like Sasuke could read his thoughts and answered his question. He told Madara what Itachi told him. Told him that Orochimaru was looking for them for a while now since it was Naruto's request.
Madara was confused. How did the blonde know about them? And why was he looking for them before they attacked them? Did he know about all of that? Neither Madara nor Sasuke knew.
They both sighed until Madara turned back to Sasuke and spoke up. "Bring me to them." That was all he said before minutes later, the stood in from of the Kyuubi company. Sasuke figured that his bother must be here. If not, then he would probably be dead. Madara valued his time. They entered the building and were met with a depressing aura. The employees were obviously sad and worried about their boss yet Madara and Sasuke ignored them and walked toward Naruto's secretary, Kurenai. It wasn't the same person Itachi met.
But of course, they didn't know. How would they? The woman looked briefly up and went back to work. "How can I help you?" she asked as she typed something into her computer. Madara rolled his eyes. "Where is Itachi?" Madara asked but received a strange look from the woman before she went back to work. "Itachi? I don't know. I haven't seen him." Madara grew irritated. Was she playing with him? Sasuke took it as he cue to speak and stepped next to his uncle but this time, Kurenai didn't lookup. She simple continued with her work.
"Listen, my brother told me that he was here! He said he was with some guy named Kurama, " said Sasuke but as he finished the people stopped working and glared at Sasuke. He had raised his voice. How did he think he was to talk about Kurama like this? Kurenai sighed still not looking up to them. She knew that if she looked up to face them, then she would be glaring at them which she didn't want due to Naruto's kind nature. He told her that if she ever wanted to glare at someone then she shouldn't look at them and keep working.
"Look, I don't know about your brother or Itachi. All I know is that he hadn't been here. I'm here since around noon. Maybe, he came here earlier. I don't know. So please, do us a favor and leave. You are disturbing the other workers, " Kurenai replied as calmly as possible. She didn't want to make a huge scene but if the two Uchihas wouldn't leave soon, then she would simply call for the security. Just as Madara and Sasuke were about to yell at the woman, the said man appeared.
"Sasuke, Madara, what are you two doing here?" Itachi asked them as he stepped out of the elevator. The two Uchihas glared at the woman before they turned to face Itachi. "Itachi! That woman wouldn't tell us where you were!" exclaimed Sasuke. He was like a small child. Petty. "Of course she didn't. She didn't know where I was, " Itachi replied before he went to Kurenai and apologized for his silly little brother and his silly uncle. The woman only nodded her head as she continued working.
Kurenai worked hard. Especially now that Naruto was injured. She didn't know what she would have done without him. The blonde sunshine was like a little brother! She loved him very much! Itachi sighed and turned to face his brother and uncle. "Ok, listen. You can't be rude to others. How often do I have to tell you this until you two can understand it?" Itachi scolded them. They were behaving like little children. It would have been funny if it weren't for the fact that Naruto and Sarada were injured and currently in the hospital. Especially when one of them was still a little kid and the other one someone Itachi loved.
"But Itachi-, " both Madara and Sasuke began but were interrupted by another person. "Please be children somewhere else." The three turned around to face the person who said it. And it was ironic. A child was telling them t be children somewhere else. The adults around them chuckled a bit but continued with their work. Madara and Sasuke glared at the children. They recognized them as Naruto's children. And the one who spoke was none other than Mito. She was the one who go almost her whole personality from her mother. Well, from Naruto to be exact.
"Watch your tongue, child, " Madara warned but she ignored him. The children and the adults were walking towards Itachi before Kurama asked what they were doing here. Why were Madara and Sasuke there? What business did these two Uchiha have? Itachi calmly explained to him what he knew which to no one's surprise was little to nothing. Sai sighed and looked at the three Uchihas. "Well, I think it's best to go home for the day."
The others agreed while Itachi dragged Sasuke and Madara out of the company towards their parked cars. He sighed. How was he related to these people? He didn't know.
Two days passed. Sarada was fine and would be allowed to go home today. While Naruto was still unstable but stable enough for his family to visit him. But only for a short while.
Sarada was now with her family while the Uzumakis visit Naruto. Itachi was frustrated. He needed to see Naruto. As Sakura came home with her daughter they had a small party for the girl. For being brave and such things. While they were eating cake, Sakura grabbed Itachi and pulled him to the side. She needed to tell him something about Naruto. "Itachi, listen. I know how badly you want to see Naruto but you can't. At least not yet. But let me tell you something. He's been healing way faster than he should have, " she told him.
Itachi didn't understand. What was she trying to say? She answered his unasked question. "Look, he shouldn't be as stable as he is now. Yes, he's not very much stable at the moment but he improved dramatically fast. This means that if he continues to heal that fast, then you can see him in around a week. Not aware through." Itachi nodded his head. All he needed was to see the blonde again. Maybe, maybe he could wait a week longer. He thanked her for the information knowing that she wasn't allowed to tell him the information.
It was Sakura's first and probably last time telling other people information about her or in general other patients in the hospital. She just felt bad for Itachi. After all, she knew how hard it was not being able to see the person you love. They went back to celebrate until Itachi got a phone call. He excused himself and picked up the phone. "Hello?"
"Hello? Itachi? We found them." Itachi immediately grabbed his jacket and rushed out leaving the rest of the family confused until Madara's and Sasuke's eyes widened. They rushed after Itachi hoping they could catch up. Sakura was just as confused as the others. What was going on? Itachi stepped inside his car and drove to the location. The location was sent by mail. Sasuke and Madara followed him. They didn't know where it was but knew that they had to follow Itachi if they wanted their revenge.
Around twenty minutes later, Itachi arrived and sheepishly parked his car before he stepped out of his car. He ran towards the door and opened it not caring about the two Uchihas who were following him. Itachi was now facing men laying on the floor. A few were conscious while others were not. Itachi didn't care and continued to walk deeper inside the house until he met Kurama, Sai, and Shikamaru who were holding a few men.
They were probably the head of the whole organization. Itachi didn't hesitate as he punched the man Kurama was holding down. He kept punching and kicking him until the man was only half alive. He would live. Itachi stopped as Kurama grabbed his arm. "Enough!" Itachi breathed heavily as he tried to calm down. There were two more people he needed to punch half dead. "It's enough. The private police will be here soon, " Kurama informed him.
The private police? Who were these? "They are police officers made for this job. They will lock these people up until they are nothing but bones, " Shikamaru informed him. Itachi sighed. He should have been here faster to punch more of them. Eventually, the raven calmed down and faced the others. "Who are they?" Itachi finally asked as the people were brought into a secret cell. Kurama and the other two men sight. "Zetsu, " was all Kurama said before Madara's eyes widened.
"How?" Madara asked, " How are they still alive? They should be dead by now!" Sasuke and Itachi looked towards their uncle confused. What was he talking about? Who- "They were the ones who killed the Uzumakis and Senjus way back in time. Before you two existed!" Madara explained. Itachi frowned. It was quite a while ago as the Senjus and Uzumakis died. The people could not be that old, could they?
"I know, I know but since they found out about you and Naruto and especially Naruto's children and Sarada, they went after them. Why? We don't fucking know!" explained Kurama shouting at the end. Why were they doing such things? Shikamaru sighed. He too tried to figure out why they were doing that but he didn't understand. As Itachi, Sasuke, and Madara were still thinking about why they would do what they have done, Karin, Hinata, and Temari walked in.
The three helped to capture the men. They were hella mad at the organization and needed to release stress. But they deserved it, after all, they hurt their best friend, their family, their friend. "We are ready to leave, " Karin informed them. The men nodded and left the Uchihas. Maybe they could figure out why they did it. And what they wanted to archive.
Later, the three Uchihas drove back home and were met with an angry Sakura and Fugaku. "Where were you?" Sakura questioned the three. The three wouldn't admit it but they were highly afraid of Sakura when she was angry. That woman could fight! Itachi sighed and answered. "Shikamaru called and said they found them. As I arrived, the men were already beaten and captured. Later, some people called 'the private police' arrived and took them away, " Itachi explained.
Fugaku and Sakura were confused. The private police? Who were these people? Madara sighed and explained it to them. He told them who the men from the organization were and what they wanted. Or what they knew what they wanted which, to be honest, wasn't much. What were they going to do with Sarada, Naruto, and his children? Sakura sighed. Today was the day they learned to be more than careful. Fugaku was worried. How did this organization live that long? Weren't they locked up years ago?
The day went on and Itachi wanted to see Naruto even more. Every day he would visit the hospital at least five times a day. He asked the doctor how Naruto was and if he was stable enough to visit him but every time he went there and asked about Naruto's condition he would always receive the same answer over and over again.
"He's not stable enough, he's fighting, he will be better, he will wake up."
But Itachi would not give up. Never.
He needed to see the blonde. Why did he jump in front of him? Why didn't he just accepted his love? Why was Naruto in so much pain? As these questions went through his head Itachi realized how little he knew about Naruto. All he knew was what Naruto wanted him to know. Questions like what do you wanted to be, what is your favorite food, what is your favorite color, and more weren't answered. Why was that? Probably because he never asked, would be what Naruto would have told him and would have chuckled.
Itachi missed him so much. How could he be so blind? So, so incredibly stupid? If, no, when Naruto woke up, then he would make sure to be by his side forever! He wouldn't leave the blonde's side for a second. Honestly, all he need was Naruto. He didn't need the company, the money, the fame, all he need was Naruto. It was kind of like an obsession which he would choke on. He would choke on his obsession, on how pathetic he was when he wanted to be with Naruto all the time.
Naruto meant so much to him. He didn't know why he was so obsessed with the blonde. Maybe it was his blonde hair, maybe his bright smile. His hair reminded him of the sun. The beautiful bright yellow and warm sun. The ball in the Universe. His smile, the smile which gave him hope. The hope he needed to continue to work. Or maybe it was the way he talked or how blue his eyes were.
Naruto would always talk with so much passion, with so much love, excitement, and easiness. The way he used his words to tell you that you made a mistake, that you are silly, or that you are simply the best. Itachi heard it all. How Naruto rolled the 'r' sometimes just to sound smarter. Or how he used his French or Spanish accent when he spoke English. His Japanese way to speak English was adorable! And his eyes! They were so beautiful. Even the sky would be jealous of how blue his eyes were.
They were like a mirror mirroring your emotions, your whole personality. His eyes were so powerful. They would have killed him a while ago. The way Naruto's eyes sparkled when he was happy or excited or the way they would get somewhat cloudy when he was sad. The tears in his eyes when he was about to cry but he never did. He wouldn't cry and Itachi knew it.
Maybe it was his body movement or his voice.
Naruto's voice was lovely. It was like music in Itachi's ears. The blonde's voice wasn't too high or too deep. It was somewhat soothing and comforting. It made you want to listen more. You wanted more. It didn't matter what the blonde said, his voice was so lovely. Like honey, so sweet. Or like your favorite music, your favorite song, beautiful. Naruto's body langue was something not everyone was able to do. He knew how to move in which situation. The blonde knew how to walk elegantly, sexy, strong, and more.
He knew how to move his head and hands to make him look more attractive or more mysterious. What was the reason Itachi fell in love with Naruto? His hair, his voice? Maybe his kind heart? Itachi didn't know. Nobody did. But, Itachi knew that he fell in love with Naruto for who Naruto was. He didn't care about anything else except the blonde. Maybe, just maybe he was accepting to choke. To choke on the love.
Itachi would choke if he continued to love Naruto. Choke on his words and on the love he had for Naruto. But he knew that even if he choked and died, he would never regret loving Naruto! Never would he regret loving him! Never. He would rather choke himself to sleep...
Choke yourself to sleep
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