I'm on NUMERO 4! Bwahahaha! I can't believe I got so far... :D :)! and I haven't even published it, yet... ah well, I'll publish it once I get to number 6. PROMISE! Although, this is getting to be one fic too many... sighs, I'll erase, like, the one shots. Oh, those horrible one shots! I'll leave Bad Girl Mikan, and whatchamacall it... Reasons of a Runaway. But but, you prolly dont care about Gakuen Alice. So, ENJOY!

The King

They called him the King of Shadows. That was because that they never knew what he would do until he did. He always worked, 'in the Shadows', they said. Itachi had no idea what they were talking about; he himself found himself very predictable. He only wanted the best for his country and his brother; couldn't they see that? Couldn't they see that the decisions he made were all for the People? It was all so, so predictable. But Itachi didn't argue. Let them think what they must; whatever helped them sleep at night.

The great sorrow in Itachi's life was probably Sasuke. No, he loved Sasuke very much- it was the fact that Sasuke hated him. Because Sasuke wasn't the first born, and he didn't have to deal with all those two-faced politicians (that Itachi protected him from), or all the fake smiles. He didn't have to deal with the weight of the Kingdom resting on his shoulders. Yes, but if Sasuke was happier living in his own, rose-coloured glass, let him. Whatever made him feel happier.

If Itachi had to be the villain to protect what was dear to him, he would. As long as the people that were dear to him were safe. Itachi's pride and honour was nothing compared to that. So if he had to play the evil King, be it.

He wished he wasn't the King. He wished he didn't have to be King. He wished that his father, Fugaku, was still King. But Fugaku had turned greedy and selfish, and Itachi had to kill him. Indirectly, of course. He told the enemy kingdom about their whereabouts when they were out of the country, and he would forever regret the fact that his mother was with his father at the time. She didn't deserve to die. She was a lovely woman.

Yes, Itachi's mother, dark haired and ivory skinned. She had warm, inviting eyes, and was always a sanctuary for Itachi and Sasuke. She never judged, and always listened with a warm smile, (just like her).

Itachi's father was a different story. Fugaku stood tall and proud, his stern face never wavering. Itachi had never liked him; he always treated Sasuke like dirt. Just because Itachi was slightly more talented. For that, Itachi would never forgive him.

The whole reason that Itachi deemed that Fugaku got too greedy, was because he was planning a fruitless attack on their next door neighbours, a kingdom that was also very strong. If that plan had prevailed, under Fugaku's reign, not only would they have failed, but countless of lives would be lost. That was when Itachi decided that it was time to end Fugaku's reign, once and for all. Sasuke suspected that that was what had happened; but had no idea why. Itachi would not tell him; better for Sasuke to remember his father a hero, and not a villain. Itachi had already taken that role.

Although, in his love life, Itachi was much luckier than Sasuke, that he would admit. After all, she was his. And Itachi got the feeling that Sasuke resented him for that, too. It wasn't Sasuke's fault; the Queen reminded everyone of the one before.

And most of all, she understood him, and never questioned him or his decisions. She always believed in him; a feat almost no one did. They always suspected him and his talents, never quite trusting him, only his abilities. Maybe it was because Itachi was a genius that came once every couple of centuries.

He could read by the age of four, and he had already mastered writing by the age of five. His eye technique of the Uchiha was activated at seven, and he had finished schooling by eight. He already could govern better than the king by the age of twelve. And he found out of his father's plan by the age of thirteen. His parents were murdered by the age of fourteen. He got married, (for political reasons, of course, or mostly) by the age of nineteen. And he had been peacefully ruling for more than half a decade, at twenty one, now.

He couldn't say he loved his job. He hated the fact that one mistake could cause him to loose hundreds or thousands of his people. It was not easy being a king. He'd love, more than anything, if he could be one of the common folk, living normally.

But he also knew that he couldn't trust anyone, (but maybe Sasuke) with this job. It was harsh, and demanding, and you had to take it seriously. And Itachi could trust himself to do that (he had trust issues, giving to him by his father).

And so, this made Itachi one of the youngest rulers in the name of history. And one of the most successful ones, too. He was bringing the country great wealth. He had already conquered half the land around him; it would only take him a couple of years to conquer the other half. The Kingdom was proud of his King.

The only thing that Itachi was worried about was the heir. Although he already knew that Sasuke was his heir, he also needed to have a child of his own (knowing Sasuke, as he isn't married, and doesn't want to get married) to have the Uchiha dynasty carry on. But having a child was a harsh business, and Itachi had no idea of how to go about it.

Although he should be happy that that was his only problem so far. He was the King, and usually the King always had problems arise, sooner or later. He was very lucky that no rebellion had arose, as it usually did with every king.

But of course it wouldn't. He was Itachi Uchiha, feared across the land. With black hair and onyx black eyes, he intimidated every man that tried to best their way through. His cold and calculating nature, didn't help, either.

After all, it was known all around that Uchiha Itachi had never cried, not even on his parents' funeral. Of course he couldn't, Itachi almost snorted to himself. It would make the Kingdom seem weak, and it would become an instant target. However, Sasuke's accusing eyes would stay with him forever. But what was done was done.

She had often said that he was a gentle man, and not suited for this ruthless position. Itachi begged to differ; he could be very ruthless if he wished. It wasn't his fault that he abhorred violence and murderers. That made people seem more like barbarians rather than humans. And it was certainly unbefitting of royalty. It was a good thing she understood that; Itachi hadn't explained it to anyone else, because he was sure that they wouldn't understand.

It was horrifying how some people acted upon their desires. Greed, jealousy, want, that all came from desire, the desire of material things. Itachi had never seen what was all that special about jewellery or money, or any such other objects. Was it because he already had it all? He often times wondered about those endless questions.

He'd never know. Itachi was King, and the King always came after the People, after all.

I keep on ending it on After all. Why? Anyway, can you guess who the Queen is? Betcha cant, betcha cant. If you do, I will have you choose the next character you want me to do! Beams! Well, after the Queen, that is. If none of you are able to guess, after the Queen comes her Knight, and after that comes the Guard, and so forth and so forth. Maybe I'll have the Wise Man, and the Chef, as well. We shall see!

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