I turn to you Part 2

AN: Wow.....It's been awhile. I kind of forgot I had this chapter done and ready for you all. So no real excuse there. Well this chapter comes with a revelation of a certain character...so it should prove interesting. And that just leaves two more chappies for this run. Hope you all enjoy.

Warning: Yaoi. Love it. Read it.

Song is I Turn to You

by

Mel C

You're the only one…

"Now make sure you remain absolutely silent. No matter what happens down there, you must not make yourselves known. Understood?" Kisame was leading the charges up a long flight of stairs outside the Performance Hall. They were to sit in one of the empty boxes usually left of observers who wished to only view the performance.

All four were nervous. This would be their first time to see actual clients in the flesh. Sasuke shivered. This had to be what made Itachi suffer so….whatever happened in this room tonight~ was what would soon happen to him and his fellow charges.

As the four sat down they could here the various goings on of the stage hands down below. They knew that the Companions were in the back, reviewing the procedures for the evening. After tonight the Companions would be virtually secluded with their client for the rest of the week. The charges would practice on their own, as they had before.

It was thirty minutes till the performance was scheduled to begin and Sasuke began to grow impatient for it all to be over~ when Itachi would be able to speak with him again. He slightly blushed at the memory of their last meeting….what could the older Companion have meant by doing such a thing?

Suddenly the doors opened to allow in the clients into the sitting area down below in front of the stage. The four charges leaned slightly over the railing to see who these people were. Not surprisingly they were richly dressed and well off. From behind the charges could not make out the exact details of each person~ but one thing was for sure. These people knew what they were here for, and they carried themselves with confidence. Companions were expected to hold more confidence than these people?

Sasuke shook his head. That might be possible for Naruto…..but himself he wasn't so sure. The time drew closer….and the room grew silent as everyone settled down. An edgy anticipation filled the air.

A low, heavy beat abruptly began~ setting the mood for what was to come. The lights were dim making only shadows visible on the now occupied stage. A sweeping melody began and the figure in the middle could be seen raising an arm slowly. What appeared to be a fan was held outstretched and extended. As the other arm raised to join it's partner the person spun out and flicked the fans expertly into the air~ catching them as they fell just feet from the edge of the stage. At that precise moment a large light fell on the figure revealing Haku. One fan covered his face, while the other thrummed softly at his waist to the beat.

I turn to you

like a flower leaning towards the sun.

Turning gracefully he began the song and dance he had practiced so hard on before. This was his dance for his Patron of choice~ his Chosen. Sasuke could make out which one it was, based mainly on the looks Haku would coyly throw in the man's direction. Sasuke picked up on this from Hinata. Haku had told her that there was only one person he would gladly give everything for~ one man even worth his life if it were called for. And that was his returning Client~ Zabuza. Hinata had said the man was a general in the neighboring country. He was famous for his ambushes and quick victories~ and with fame came fortune of course.

It was no wonder he could afford the high performance rate that came with requesting Haku. And if the rumors were true and Zabuza bought Haku permanently…..and without a wife or other spouse in the way….Haku would have a nearly perfect life with his Chosen.

Sasuke gave a small smile. And Itachi would still be here. Suddenly shaking his head, Sasuke berated himself. He shouldn't think like that. Itachi needed to get away from here. It was the only way for him to be free of this place…this burden on him.

'Not unless I stay with him….' A small voice tugged at the back of Sasuke's mind. If Itachi stayed here~ then he would still be able to see him. Even when Sasuke started to work with Clients….they could spend their free weeks together.

Sasuke was pulled at his reverie by a slight movement from his left. Naruto was mimicking the moves of Ino down below. It was now her turn for the spotlight as Haku moved back to the shadows with the others. Her moves were deliberate and sensuous. Naruto studied her movements~ even as he did variations of them himself. Apparently he actually had been paying attention during the lessons.

Naruto had never mentioned a Chosen for Ino~ perhaps she had just never shared with him. She seemed to work everyone in the crowed equally and showed favor to no one in particular. As suddenly as before- the change was made and Tenten bounded out for her turn. Her quick movements were deft and beautiful. She somersaulted out only to turn herself up onto her hands.

The Clients below shifted in excitement as she did three quick rotations and a flip. Her acrobatics were legend amongst Clients far and wide~ a reason she was so popular. She had so many regular Clients….that her Chosen was unsure. But they all seemed reasonable, so perhaps her future was not bleak.

Neji did not show any acknowledgement to his Elder being on stage~ but Sasuke knew he was paying rapt attention. Intense focus was needed for this sort of performance. An intensity Sasuke had just barely begun to grasp.

I turn to you

Because you're the only One

Then the music changed~ slowly to a pulsing beat that stilled the crowd. It was the Akatsuki's Prima Donna's turn. Itachi's frame gracefully entered the illuminated area of light. The song was powerful and demanding of one's attention~ which Itachi held with a certain fierceness worthy of his title. If Sasuke thought he had seen Itachi perform before….how wrong he was….

I turn to you

Like a flower leaning

Towards the Sun

Itachi seemed to have everyone on edge~ all were waiting for what was Itachi's signature move. The Amatersaru was a move that pushed the human body beyond all limits, yet if executed perfectly would be the most beautiful routine ever seen. It was what had made Itachi first stand out~ and what kept him on top. No one else could do this move.

He began to spin, rapidly gaining speed with every rotation. Neji leaned forward. It was one of Tenten's moves. A basic move….yet still difficult. Sasuke noticed the change in his fellow charge~ something was about to happen.

Sasuke knew Itachi was famous….yet he had heard only his name at the school. He never found out why. Just that he was Itachi…..and he was great. Sasuke wrinkled his nose slightly at the thought. This must be it then. Whatever was about to happen was what kept Itachi here. Sasuke would have to learn it then. He to leaned forward to observe more closely.

Itachi suddenly jumped up~ both feet sweeping gracefully above the crowd~ as he seemed to fall into them, he caught himself on the stage's edge and balanced perfectly. Barely hovering inches above them he straightened out and pushed up. Sasuke gasped. What Itachi was doing was impossible! Now all the charges were on edge, gripping the bar in front of them. He was going to fall…

As Itachi sailed into the air…time seemed to slow. That was the legendary effect of the Amatesaru…the viewer was so absorbed in the moves that their mind had to slow it down, or else the beauty would be lost. It was a sort of mind manipulation….one that Itachi had mastered.

His limbs were extended~ arching above and below him~ as if embracing a lover. He seemed entranced and frozen like that~ to forever be with whatever gave him joy at that moment. It was intense, especially for those who had never seen it before.

All the charges gasped and murmured audibly. This was amazing to say the least.

What they did not notice was that the music had paused for the move and the room had been dead silent for Itachi to concentrate. All the Client's had seen this before, so they knew silence was key. And in that silence the charge's presence could be heard.

Kisame hissed. "Idiots!" He began to pull them back from the edge into the shadow. He was too late for Sasuke though. As Itachi landed at the sounds from above, one figure below began to turn to see what had caused the noise. Itachi looked up quickly and locked eyes with Sasuke.

I turn to you,

Because you're the only

One

'No!' Itachi saw that the man below was turning to look at the gaping charge up above. He quickly vaulted off the stage, landing abruptly in front of the turning figure. He reached out and took the man's face within his hands nearly hissing, "Keep your eyes only on me!"

The other man was momentarily shocked by the sudden contact, then a chilling smile swept his features. "My my…..I've never seen you this aggressive Itachi. Perhaps you are finally willing to take me up on my offer?"

Itachi cursed himself inwardly~ sparing the quickest of glances upward to make sure Sasuke was out of sight. For the briefest moment relief shone in his eyes, but it was quickly replaced with it's usual cold detachment. "Consider this a step up in my decision…….Lord Mandara…."

AN: Not as long I know. Tell me what you think and I'll remember to actually post the next chapter. *nudge nudge*