Sorry that it took me so long to update. I had an author's block ^^; This chapter is inspired by something that I will tell you at the end of it.

Disclaimer: I don't own anything from the Naruto world, they belong to Kishimoto. If so I would own my dear (eyeless) Itachi.

Chapter 14 Memories: Not as predicted

"He will stay where?!" Sasuke tried to supress his thoughts but ended up shouting them out anyway.

Takeru chuckled, amused by the outburst that was undoubtable priceless. "Kid, you know that the world is not going down by this. I'm not moving in even though I'd love to. And besides, it's not that I will sleep in your bed or anywhere near you I will only bless my dear Itachi-kun with my presence. So what's your problem?" The younger Uchiha looked at the man with disgust and shuddered unseen at the flicker of anticipation in his eyes.

Okay, this wasn't what I wanted to hear. Having the pervert staying the night in our house knocked me out pretty much but thinking about what he will do to Itachi is more disturbing. Just imaging it sent violent shivers down my spine and I don't want to deepen this one further.

Itachi merely watched them, not saying anything at all and then he sighed. He headed out of the building, followed by the other two.

"I forgot that Kakashi-san is absent. We will begin our training now." The prodigy said when he found Naruto and Sakura standing outside of the building, waiting for instructions. "Let's go to the training field number three and begin our first lesson."

"What about me Itachi-kun? Can I watch it?" Takeru asked, his voice sweet like a little child asking for candies.

"It would be a honor to me Takeru-san." Naruto and Sasuke gave the same hiss reaction at this not liking that the Suna guy would watch them. Sakura screamed in her inner in protest but forced herself to fake a smile. Itachi didn't mind the strange behavior of his students as he led the group to the field.

-Training field number three-

The three Genin stood in line at the opponent side of Itachi who put his sword and the armor down to the ground to free himself of unnecessary weight. Takeru took a seat on the edge at the memorial stone, smiling at the scene before him. He was happy to be the one to see the first lesson of the team which will be for sure very entertaining. Sasuke glanced at him, unpleased by the way the man stared at him. How he would love to wipe that grin out of the other's face. But knowing that it would only result in getting another lecture from his elder brother he took a deep breath and forced his attention back to the said person.

"Your first lection will be Genjutsu." Itachi announced and the younger instantly sighed out in annoyance. He knew this would come sooner or later. Who didn't know about Itachi and Genjutsu? It was too obvious.

"What do you know about it?" The prodigy asked and glanced at his three students, stopping when he met Naruto's 'don't-ask-me-anything-that's-related-to-the-acedemy-lessons-because-I-failed-and-I-don't-remember-anything-from-this-boring-stuff-any-more.' gaze.

"Maybe you can explain it Naruto." Said person's expression dropped when his name was mentioned and he tried to remember.

Sakura held up her hand, knowing the perfect answer to this but Itachi remained unmoving, only staring at the blonde and waiting for him to answer.

"Well, Genjutsu is a sort of... don't know?" He admitted quietly, scratching the back of his head and laughing nervously. Sasuke chuckled barely audible at the dobe's stupidity and decided to put an end to this himself - just to show-off and humilate him even more.

"Illusionary techniques you idiot. You create a hallucination to capture your opponent's mind and then attack him when he is distracted." Itachi nodded a 'that's right' and completed it.

"Everything that happens in there is not real even the pain is fake though it feels real. Your enemy has control over the chakra flow in your brain and therefore over your five senses. It can become very dangerous, especially when he is skilled at those techniques. That's why I chose the first lesson to be Genjutsu. I will show you how to break down an illusion. But before I'll explain you how to do so you have to learn how to identify one first." The prodigy finished his explanation and his eyes met smaragd ones. The pink haired kunoichi blinked a few times before her Sensei spoke up again.

"Sakura, can you tell us how to identify a Genjutsu? Could you tell when you are trapped within one?" The girl faked a smile, feeling uneasy under the elder Uchiha's piercing gaze and was more irritated when he let a smirk pass his lips. Naruto gulped, not liking the display while Sasuke was trying to figure out why he smirked all of a sudden.

The younger Uchiha let his eyes wander around. Everything was calm even Takeru uttered no single word to his surprise. Trees, grass, some untouched spots, the memorial stone, the carving...

Wait! On the memorial stone are no names carved in!

When this little detail went straight to Sasuke's mind his eyes widened and the prodigy smirked once again.

"Genjutsu. We are trapped in his illusionary technique. On the memorial stone are no names engraved." A clapping sound followed, his teammates stunned. They didn't realize it not even Sakura who is a smart girl.

"Well done Sasuke. You identified my Genjutsu with the help of one little detail which I changed for you to notice."

Jerk. He played with us again. I wish I could wipe that smirk out of his face. He is such a goddamn show-off.

Have I ever mentioned that I hate Genjutsu? Well now I have. I hate them. It's not that I can't detect one, as already proven I am able to do so. No, it's something different. It's because of the feeling that my whole life is an illusion. A hallucination of my mind blessed by my beloved destiny. Sarcasm. Isn't it strange that Itachi is a master of Genjutsu? It seemed like he is the one clouding my life with a huge illusion - an illusion of a non-toxic life. It would really fit.

"Really nice Itachi-kun. I'm impressed I didn't notice it either." Came the admiring compliment from Takeru with a smug smile on his face as he grinned at Sasuke who gave a snarl combined with a good glare.

"I hate this guy." The young Uchiha muttered.

"Me too." Naruto agreed, nodding his head.

"The very idea that he's staying the night at our house is pissing me off. But the worst is that I have to deal with it. I can't escape and if he continues like that I'm sure I will shed his blood tonight."

"That would suit you. You know I hate you teme but I kinda feel sorry for you for the first time. This guy is perverted. I would leave if I were you. Staying the night outside is better than being in the same house as him." The blonde said, imagining how he would feel if Takeru had to sleep at his apartment and fought back the following shudder.

"Of course everything is better than this. But freezing my ass off just because this guy is disturbing my personal space isn't a good option either." Sasuke stated, secretely watching the Suna guy from his distance with narrowed eyes.

Naruto thought about that one. It wouldn't be very comfortable to sleep outside and the inns aren't that good either. Under different circumstances the blonde would have suggested that the Uchiha could stay the night at his place but he didn't like that idea. He doesn't like Sasuke enough for that but Sakura does.

Wait, Sakura! If the stupid teme would be in my apartment then she would be there too! Best idea ever! Now I only have to set out my plan correctly 'ttebayo!

"You are right teme. How about you sleep at my place then? My apartment would be big enough for at least three people." Naruto suggested, drawing out the words 'my place', 'big enough for three people'. And exactly those words met the right ears when the pink haired kunoichi turned towards them, blushing softly in her sweet and innocent manner.

"This is really a nice treat of you Naruto. Can I sleep there too? You said it would be big enough for at least three people and I always wanted to spend a night at one of my friend's place." She admitted with a lie, hoping the blonde would be stupid enough to not guess her real motives.

Yesh 'ttebayo! It worked!

Naruto grinned widely, striking a victory pose in his inner. "Of course you can Sakura-chan! So what about you teme?" Sasuke gave his wordless agreement, causing Sakura to jump happily into the air in an outburst of pure joy.

"Hell yes!" She exclaimed.

Shanaroo! I'm going to spend the night with Sasuke-kun! This will be so romantic! I'm gonna win his heart!

Sasuke smirked, staring at Takeru with his victorious smile and ignored for once that the man grinned even more now.

His grin held only one meaning and it clearly said: 'You just gave me free access to molest your brother like I please without having you interfere this time.' I just abandoned Itachi badly. Have I noticed? No. Would I care if I did? No. So why bothering his perverted grin then? Itachi can take care of himself. He wouldn't let Takeru rape him for the contract, now would he? The said imagination made my stomach burn with something I can't describe yet. Should I give it a try? Better not.

Naruto let a happy tear slip past his features, excited to have the perfect chance to get closer to Sakura. The said girl giggled in joy, the same excitement in her eyes at the thought of her getting closer to Sasuke. And what thought the younger Uchiha about this? He smirked broadly of being able to escape his fate for once.

"Done? Can we go back to topic?" Itachi asked after he overheard the conversation. Sakura squealed a yes, trying to muffle further ones from coming out but it was no use. Naruto wasn't far from her reaction as he gave a light giggle, looking forward to this event. Sasuke only palmed his face at those childish acts.

The two were so into their own dream world that they didn't notice their Sensei staring into their eyes with his piercing blood red ones and one moment later both Genin stopped with their outburst. Sakura cleared her throat and Naruto grinned stupidly, scratching the back of his neck nervously. Itachi let out another sigh. Now that they finally paid their attention back on the lesson he could continue with further questions.

"How do shinobis break down a Genjutsu? There are four ways to do it. First you counter it, second you have someone forcing their chakra into your body, third you inflict pain to yourself and fourth you dispel it." Naruto nodded, arms crossed, his brows wrinkled together in thinking.

"You didn't get what Itachi-Sensei was trying to explain, didn't you?" Sakura asked with a scolding tone, always proving the dumbness of the blonde. He dropped his head at this.

"To counter it is for you all impossible at the moment. You are not experienced enough for this. The possibility that someone of you is not trapped in the Genjutsu to help out is almost zero. Inflicting yourself pain has no need to be explained, the easiest way is to bite your lip until bleeding. So last option remains: you can learn to dispel it. Watch carefully now." Blue chakra flowed unseen through Itachi's body and shortly after he let his hands collide into a seal position.

"Dispel." He called and let the energy release.

The sky was getting darker by now, clouds covered the sun and the blue horizon turned into a greyish-black. The atmosphere was tense, wind brushed like a warning of a nearing storm.

"Now it's your turn. Gather a good amount of chakra into your head, concentrate on it carefully. Then bring your hands together like I did and set your energy free with this seal. The Genjutsu will crumble and your real surrounding will be revealed but only if it was an illusion. Not every situation that seems to be impossible for being real has to be a Genjutsu. Rule number six: Rely on your senses but don't trust them blindly either." The elder Uchiha always had to make a mystery of his lectures which was his way to get them memorize it.

His students then tried it. Either of them collected their chakra and guided it to their heads. As expected Naruto had to struggle to do so. He focused on his task but nothing happened. Itachi could see his troubles, his weak attempts and he knew on what cause to blame it - the Kyuubi. The nine tailed fox blocked his regular chakra flow. Ironic how a blessing can turn into a burden. The Uchiha thought of a way to solve it but came to the conclusion that the required technique was not in his posession. He cracked an ironic smile at this and was pulled off his thoughts by a happy scream.

"I did it!" Sakura squealed, causing the blonde to try harder and the young Uchiha to let out a growl. He was losing to a girl, a annoying one to be exact. It didn't take him long to destroy his Genjutsu then and he smirked proudly to himself after it. And what about Naruto? He was cursing in frustration for being the last one. He tried even harder, releasing more chakra but it merely wandered through his body without any purpose.

"Damn it!" Naruto cursed. "It can't be this difficult!"

Kuso! What will Sakura-chan think of me? This stupid smirking bastard made it and I'm not even close to it! Damn it!

Eyes narrowed, growls left every now and then. Takeru raised an eyebrow when Itachi lifted his hands again.

"Dispel." He muttered out. The blonde rose his head in anger, disappointment was flickering in those sapphire eyes.

"Why did you help me Sensei?!" He yelled, angry at himself for being too weak to finish a stupid task like this. "Why the hell did you-?!"

"Don't mind it Naruto. Not everyone can master it at first try. You just have to learn how to control your chakra first and the rest will be even easier." The illusion faded, sky clearing, brightening up and regaining the smooth blue it had earlier.

"So our next lesson will be training chakra control. This is a basic skill and even if you pass out from exhaustion I will make you master it." A Calm yet serious pronouncement. Itachi was speaking with certainty that seemed unnatural for Uchiha's.

It was set free - the fire to train them well, turning them into a strong shinobi, prepared for every situation this world could contain. It was only the first day of them training together but the three Genin could already tell that the next weeks, month were going to be a hell on earth. An Uchiha prodigy with a strong liking to carry out everything perfectly was chosen to be responsible for their training. If it was a good or a bad thing has yet to be found out.

Pants accompanied with sweatdrops rolling down their foreheads was the display of three Genin after their first day was over. The sun was setting down, marking the end of the day and with it the sweet end of their training. Their bodies were moving more heavily, puffs of breaths leaving their lips. Naruto slumped to his knees, sweat crawling down his temples.

"If I have to climb up another tree I swear I will beat the crap out of someone."

"Don't hesitate dobe but use Itachi for that." Sasuke replied, throwing his head back to feel the wind brush over his moist skin, cooling him down a bit. A clapping sound reached their ears and a forgotten person stepped closer to the four shinobis.

"That was very amusing Itachi-kun. I could watch you all day. It's really a shame that it had to end so soon. Well, let's head back I feel like starving. Will you make something for me when we are home?" Takeru purred, Sasuke's eye twitched mixed with a hiss that would always left his lips when the Suna nin opened his mouth.

Thank god that I don't have to deal with him tonight.

The prodigy took a look at his students, noticing their state. He deactivated his Sharingan, saving the energy for later use as he let out a soft breath. "Let's end this lesson for today. You are allowed to go home." Itachi walked ahead, hearing the three sigh out in relief. After a few steps he stopped, realizing that his little brother wasn't following only Takeru was at his side. He shifted around, seeing the young Uchiha still at the same spot as before.

"Are you coming? The day is over." Sasuke responsed with a smirked to the elder's disapproval and answered in his mocking tone.

"Sorry to disappoint you but I will stay the night at dobe's place. Have fun with your client dear brother." The smirk still in place, his voice wasn't showing any sympathy but a mocking victory only reinforced by the sarcastically phrase 'dear brother'.

The said older brother stared at him another moment. Naruto and Sakura felt sorry for their Sensei somehow but then they saw him smile what took their guilt of leaving him alone with Takeru.

It was a fake smile of course. He wasn't happy with my decision of leaving him alone with that perverted jerk. But as usual and as trained as he is he didn't let us notice it. I must admit that he is really talented at playing his act to fool us. Is this now good or bad? Both.

"No problem my dear little brother." Itachi pointed out the same addressing phrase 'dear brother', adding 'little' only to be exact as he gave him his permission. "Don't be late next day. We meet at six o'clock at the same place to continue what we started. Until then have your fun."

Sasuke's POV

With that sorted out he left and of course his Suna dog was close behind him. I merely watched as the distance blurred them and after a few more moments taking them into its mist. Another sigh escaped my lips.

Why gave my heart a needle-like sting to that? Was it really my heart or just the exhaustion taking its effect on me? Was it a wrong decision to abandon Itachi? In the opinion of a normal relative yes but in my opinion no. Yet I felt unable to block out the imaginations of my brother getting raped by this bastard while I am at a more or less safe place. Who was the big brother now? Me or him? Seriously, he can take care of himself and I shouldn't give a damn if it happens though. It's his life, his mission, his body and his sanity for god's sake. But why do I still feel that sting inside me then?

"Sasuke-kun? Are you coming? Naruto already paced off. He is so annoying sometimes." Sakura voiced out suddenly, bringing me back to reality again.

I shrugged all other remaining thoughts off and catched up with that blonde idiot, the pink fangirl not leaving my side. She tried to clutch my arm but I coldly pulled away from her threatening grip and ignored her disappointed pout with the same coldness as usual. The rest of the way was walked in silence even the dobe has shut up after he noticed that the only girl in our team has no interest in talking with him. When the spot with the separation to the Uchiha district and the other ones of the village came I halted.

I gave a long gaze at the direction to my home and then I continued again, finally going through my decision of not being there today. It wasn't my business and I wasn't eager to see some things I don't want to ever witness in my life.

-At Naruto's apartment, still Sasuke's POV-

The blonde giggled and I could only roll my eyes at that. How low is his IQ anyway? And why does he only have his stupid ramen for dinner?! It's not that I dislike noodles or the other ingredients of the soup but I hate fast food. It's not fresh. One way or another I have to eat this ramen if I don't want to deal with an empty stomach all night long.

Sakura crouched down beside me and held the chopsticks before my face, intending to feed me. I gave her an glare what meant to fuck off. She lowered her head sadly and Naruto took the opportunity to steal the noodles from her. He hummed contently and smiled at her.

"Thank you Sakura-chan. I knew that you wanted to share with me."

"That was not for you baka!" She punched him on the head, almost throttling him after it then. I found myself staring at this scene in amusement. The annoying girl killing the annoying dobe? Sounds like fun. I chuckled in my inner. Sometimes I'm such a sadist but I don't care. I don't get a funny show every day, in fact I get it rarely. Stuck together with a stoic prodigy could never be fun.

When the air seemed to fade within his body and his skin color changed to blue she let go of him - unfortunately.

"Your place is so small. I thought it would be big enough for three people. In my opinion it's only for one." Sakura complained, making the blonde laugh a little embarassed.

"That's not true Sakura-chan! Look, we can all sleep in the same room!" He said proudly, pointing at the bed and one spare futon on the floor.

"Great. Now it's enough for two people." She replied sarcastically.

"You can sleep in the same bed as me if you want." Naruto suggested, blushing and nervously fondling with his fingers.

"No way in hell I'm going to do that!" Another punch was delivered and this time it was his face. I shook my head at the display, silently palming my face.

God help me survive this.

The fuss about it was soon forgotten and the pink girl slide closer, sitting now next to me on the edge of the bed.

"Sasuke-kun. Are you going to sleep in this bed with me?" She asked softly, blushing madly at her own words.

In return she got a disgusted look from me. No more words were needed as she pinched her red dress, tilting her head to the side in hurt and biting down on her lower lip. After another silent moment she faced me again, faking a smile.

"Then maybe next time?" I gave a 'hmph', feeling so very annoyed by this. Can't she tell that I have not one tiny bit of interest in her? And that I never will? Seriously, what's so great about a crush and being in love? It's not like you get stronger by this or become a better shinobi. Personally I prefer it to be alone and not in love with anyone.

Point. Love makes you blind and weak and the last thing I want to become is weak. So what's the point of this whole 'let's-find-the-true-love-of-our-life' thing? Sure, it's a goal. You have something to do so you don't get bored. But let's be honest: true love does not even exist. That's just a fairytale. True love is defined by the realization that your life has no purpose without this person and that you would gladly give your life to save the other's. Which person is foolish enough to sacrifice the greatest treasure called 'life' for someone? No one. But if I ever find such a person I will take back everything I said and never utter a bad word about love again.

Naruto sighed and then stood up with enthusiasm. "So, what are we gonna do now?" He asked, looking at us and waiting for an answer.

"How about 'truth or dare'?" Sakura suggested bluntly and the blonde grinned.

"That's a good idea Sakura-chan!" He exclaimed and sat down on the floor. "Then get down here and let's get started!"

The kunoichi did as told and took a place on the opponent side of the hyperactive blonde. I crossed my arms, thinking for a moment about it but then I moved, taking my spot in the circle.

"Who will start?" She asked, blushing sweetly, secretly glancing at me.

"How about..." Naruto started, staring at us, thinking about the best choice. He lifted his index finger, slowly pointing at the person he chose to be first.

"How about the one who is the loudest?" I countered before the blonde could fully point his finger at me. The digit slumped down and a sigh followed.

"Fine teme."

"Truth or dare dobe?"

Brows wrinkled together in thinking, eyes closed and were opened after a short pause.

"Dare."

"Big mistake. I dare you to give up all ramen for the next week."

"Teme! You really are a fucking sadist!" Naruto yelled.

I only smirked with amusement. "So what? You chose dare. Are you going to back out?" This question made the Kyuubi boy growl and he crossed his arms. Sakura watched the scene, already thinking what she would choose.

"Now it's your turn teme."

"No it's not. It's Sakura's turn. The rules are always clockwise and not counterclockwise you idiot." Another growl. "But you are allowed to ask her the question." Now the blonde's eyes shone with joy and thrill. He grinned stupidly and turned towards her. She smiled uneasy in return, not liking his grin.

"Truth or dare Sakura-chan?"

She paused, still faking her smile.

Naruto that baka chose dare. Sasuke-kun would do the same because he is strong and wants to prove it for sure. Shanaroo! I will prove him that I'm as brave as him and then he will like me! Cha!

"Dare." She said confidently.

Naruto grinned like never before, he was almost chuckling. The thrill in his features clearly apparent as his lips curled up more and he slowly voiced out her task.

"I dare you to kiss me Sakura-chan." A loud 'eek' fell from her lips and I stayed calm as ever, not impressed. It was expected after all. The dobe is just too predictable.

Naruto leaned in, pressing his lips forward to make contact with the pink ones. He could already imagining how soft her lips must be and blushed, closing his eyes. The awaited soft touch turned out to be a rough one as a hard fist shot foward, sending him flying backwards to meet the wall behind him. I shuddered unseen at the almost brutal strength but girls are that way. That must have hurt for sure.

The blonde rubbed at his swollen cheek, trying to soothe the spot. "That hurt. Sakura-chan why did you do that?" He whined, gazing with glassy eyes at her.

"Baka! Because I'd rather lose by breaking the rules than to kiss you! The only one who will get a kiss from me is Sasuke-kun and not you!" She slowly unclenched her fist, all violence disappearing when she spun around to face me, blushing like always.

"It's my turn. Truth or dare Sasuke-kun?"

Silence. The only sound was the annoying ticking of a clock. What should I choose? What will they expect me to? Dare of course. I smirked. I was not letting them win.

"Truth."

Sakura squealed, hoping I would say that. Now she could ask me if I like her or would date her and so on. Another fangirl sound escaped her throat and then she made up her mind. She opened her mouth to speak but someone else got the chance to do so before her.

"Why do you hate your own brother so much?"

It was Naruto. He had cut her off by asking first. I narrowed my eyes after they had widened at this question.

"It's not your turn dobe." I reminded him with a low and dark voice.

"But it's your turn to answer. Why do you hate him? It's been bothering me the whole time. Itachi is your brother but all you do is to mock or insult him. What's your problem?" Fierce sapphire eyes stared into my blood red ones. The name 'Itachi' has triggered my Sharingan.

"That's none of your fucking business!" I yelled, abruptly standing up and glaring down at him. He jumped up as well, countering my eyes with his angered ones.

"Maybe you are right but we are still playing this game. So answer my question or be a fucking coward and back out!"

The pink girl was the next to get up and built up a distance by standing between us, stopping us if we tried to get into a fight.

"Okay dobe. You want an answer? You will get one! I hate him because he's called a genius even though he's a pathetic excuse of an Uchiha! He doesn't deserve any of his titles and he is not as strong as everyone claims! He is weak!" I continued in my yelling tone, letting my anger consume me once it was set free.

Naruto sighed. "Kakashi-Sensei was right. I feel sorry for Itachi-Sensei too now. I'm almost glad that I never had a family. I think it's better to live alone than to have a person around who keeps showing his hatred for me all day."

This let my eyes widen but I don't know of what emotion. Something just hit me, something that has yet to be found out. I felt myself calm down, taking a deep breath and exhaling loudly. Sakura muttered a quiet 'Sasuke-kun' what didn't get to me as I already had turned off and went to the door. I gripped the handle, sliding it open to pass through. The moment the door closed, the blonde sighed again.

"What a temper. Poor Itachi-Sensei."

"What's wrong with Sasuke-kun? He is so angry everytime his brother is being mentioned." Sakura mumbled quietly, sadness in her eyes. Although the outburst wasn't directed to her she could feel the pain of it. She was scared.

"Let him cool down. When he is done with ranting to himself he will come back." Naruto assured, putting a hand on her shoulder which she didn't slap away for once. The girl nodded and smiled lightly. Naruto grinned and sat down on the bed.

"Wanna continue the game? He asked.

"Only if you don't ask of me any crap."

"Okay, I promise." The blonde smiled more and Sakura couldn't help but to crouch down next to him. Sometimes even the baka could be nice.

-Outside, normal POV-

A blanket of darkness was sprawled across the sky above the black haired Uchiha. Drops leaked between the clouds as they fell down in a spray of rain. He walked further, not caring if his clothes would get wet. In his state it would even bring some relief to him. Drenched fabric glued to his skin as a second layer. Nothing mattered, nothing was on his mind except for one thing.

//"Why do you hate your own brother so much?"//

//"I hate him because he's called a genius even though he's a pathetic excuse of an Uchiha! He doesn't deserve any of his titles and he is not as strong as everyone claims! He is weak!"//

//"Kakashi-Sensei was right. I feel sorry for Itachi-Sensei too now. I'm almost glad that I never had a family. I think it's better to live alone than to have a person around who keeps showing his hatred for me all day."

He wandered through the streets, halting to glance up to the sky. It was haunting him. Those thoughts won't get out of his mind. Drop after drop met his moist forehead and trickled down his face, Sharingan fading from his eyes.

"To be honest... I seriously don't know why I hate him. I forgot it. I forgot the reason behind my hatred." Whispering to no one in particular but to himself he closed his eyes. He wished for the rain to wash away his troubles. He had to get a clear mind but he knew it wouldn't work. There was this certain person that was glued to his thoughts.

"Sasuke? What are doing here?" A deep voice, flatly, emotionless.

The younger Uchiha opened his eyes and they immediately widened. He tilted his head to the side only to be met with the person he wanted to see least now. Dark hair framing perfectly his face as some strays stuck to the skin beneath. Black pants, a loose shirt and a coat covered his features. The other's eyes black as he felt his own relaxing again, his voice mouthing out a name.

"Itachi?"

AN: I think I will stop here. My ideas can be really random sometimes. Yet I couldn't stop my hand from writing them. I know my Genjutsu theory is partly wrong but we authors have the right to invent. Now to the promised explanation! After a certain review I decided to let Sasuke escape to stay at Naruto's apartment together with Sakura. Thank you my mysterious reader! Your idea was much better than what I had in mind :D See ya all next chapter.