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Chapter 3

Itachi was dressed in handsome robes, the Uchiha symbol stamped on his back. Little Sasuke looked like he wanted to train than to be at the festival. He threw Sakura a dirty look then gazed at her younger counter part. Chibi Sakura was hugging her leg for protection. Peeking out slightly to glance at the handsome little Uchiha. He hmphed and turned, stalking off in the other direction.

Sakura and Itachi played some games at the booths and settled down on a grassy patch on the hill to watch the fireworks. The bright colors danced in her envious green eyes, shining like a thousand stars. He could only gaze at her in silent admiration for such a beauty.

"Amara-s-an…" Hiccupped a small voice behind her. She turned to see Chibi Sakura's kimono in tatters, the cherry blossom she had stuck in her hair was half plucked and bent in an odd angle. Sakura's anger flared.

"Sakura!" She gathered the little girl in her arms and held her tightly. Itachi watched silently, waiting to see what would happen next. Sakura stood gracefully and excused herself.

Later she returned with a smudge of dirt on her face. She smirked, holding herself confidently. Itachi noticed the kids that were picking on the little pink haired girl gave her older sister a wide area of berth and looked like they saw death. She smiled at him. Was it fake?

"Sorry I was gone so long." Her lips parted slightly as Itachi drew his fingers up and brushed his thumb over the smudge, cleaning her face.

This time Chibi Sakura was holding onto Itachi's leg and smiling shyly up at them. Sasuke had returned from where ever he had been (probably all by his lonesome in a tree), and gazed at the girl his age that was attached to his brothers leg. She blushed his way and smiled. He had to admit she was pretty and her older sister was gorgeous. But he would never admit such things out loud.

"Brother its late." He wanted to go home.

"Hai." Itachi responded. He lifted one of Sakura's milky hands and kissed it. This time it was the older Sakura's turn to blush. It stained her cheeks in a red hue, Itachi tucked a strand of stray pink hair behind her ear.

"Until tomorrow."

As they walked away, Chibi Sakura said, "He likes you, doesn't he?"

"….Yes…" And that could pose a serious problem.

Later that week, Itachi invited her to the riverside to spend the afternoon together. Sakura was hesitant at first, but then gave in and said she'd be there. She checked her reflection one more time before leaving, she was living at home with her parents (who she told the story too). It was risky telling them and at first they thought she was some stranger come to sabotage them. But after a few moments they hugged her gently and accepted her. She sighed softly. Sasuke and her younger self were currently in school, that meant Itachi and her would spend the day alone together. Not that she minded.

She broke through into the clearing, she followed the sounds of the river. Naruto, Sasuke, and herself had picnicked there many times before… well…

"Ohayo! Itachi!" She came and sat beside him. He silently offered her some sweet dumplings. Odango. Her favorite. She sipped on some green tea. The awkward silence was getting the best of her.

"So.." She said, gazing into her cup that swirled green liquid in its basin. She blew the steam off, her breath carrying a strong ripple across its smooth surface. He watched her for a time before finally speaking.

"My father wants me to complete a mission… that will make me ANBU captain." Itachi said with lowered eyes, deep in thought.

"Well that sounds exciting, but what's wrong?" She tried to coax him to tell her what's on his mind. She already knew he'd become captain in the future.

"My clan…"

"Yes?" She shifted closer to him. He sighed and turned, smiling at her. It was a sad smile, it made her heart ache. It was the same smile she had given her friends time and time again after Sasuke had left. That fake cold smile to pass off everything is alright when the person is screaming on the inside.

She gently touched his shoulder. He grabbed her firmly and tossed her on her back, his weight on top of her fragile body. She gasped, feeling suddenly claustrophobic and a bit turned on. His dark locks framing her face as he gazed into her green orbs.

"You did something to me. All my thoughts were clear and defined and now they are muddled to where I cant hear myself think." His warm breath caressed over her blushing cheeks.

"I-Im sorry." He chuckled then.

His head snapped up as he heard something rustle in the trees. His eyes narrowed dangerously. Sakura was still beneath him, surveying his handsome features. The shade of the tree they were lying under gave off dappled shadow which played over their skin.

"You must go now."

"Go?" She replied dazed.

He helped her up.

"I will see you later." His eyes flashed dangerously, giving her no room for argument. She nodded numbly and made her way back into town, drowning in her thoughts. He watched her leave before he turned his back.

"Alright, I know someone is there." He spoke to the forest.

A blurred shadow raced overhead and landed in front of him. Shisui Uchiha. His best friend. Itachi tensed. Was he watching them the whole time?? Closing his eyes and opening them, revealing his sharingan.

"Why are you watching us?" His red eyes blazing into Shisui.

"That girl is a distraction for you and in result will hurt the clan. You shame us all." Shisui glared back at him.

The clan.. The clan… The clan…

Something snapped within Itachi.

The next day Shisui Uchiha was founded drowned in the river.

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End of Chapter 3