You wouldn't believe how many death threats I received from the last chapter. :|
But give it time, because this story isn't over yet,

Seriously though, If you have questions about what's happening then feel free to ask! I'll be glad to help you understand and enjoy the story better. :)

Oh yes. I'm sorry if it's short. Again. :\
And now I'm going to get a bowl of Cheerios.

Koneko sat on an old chair in Itachi's room, surrounded by her thoughts. Her expression was impassive as she eyed the floor.

She had shed all of the possible tears that she could. Tears for him.

Carefully, her gaze moved towards the neatly made bed; his bed. She imagined him sleeping on it after a long mission, the pain from his lungs acting again.

And then he'd realize she was staring and would open his eyes to see her, then smile with a simple tug of his lips and say, "My darling Kitten..."

Koneko took in a sharp breath as her eyes began have that familiar stinging.

Her Itachi...

Gone.

Never to be seen or heard again, except only in her dreams.

The tears flowed freely now. God, how was she supposed to survive like this?

Survive without him? Impossible. She would break.

She held her hands over her face to prevent the cries of anguish. Living without him was impossible.

And it was all her fault. She must bear this on her shoulders alone.

Koneko stood from the chair slowly and made her way to the bed that they had shared and crawled in, smelling his scent from his side.

"Itachi..." She murmured brokenly before drifting to sleep, holding his pillow tightly against her.

.

"It's alright now, Kitten.."

She swore she had heard him say those words as she woke up abruptly, thinking that he would be there.

Glancing around the darkened room, she saw no one.

With a sigh, her head fell back onto the pillow. Of course he wouldn't be there. He was dead because of her foolish actions.

Koneko hadn't been careful in the selection of poison, and it resulted in the one thing she would never wish for..

Gingerly, she rose out of bed and realized that she had slept in her clothes as she looked into a mirror she saw that the fabrics were crinkled.

Paying no mind to it, she left the room. It was time to speak to Sasuke and tell him everything..

As she entered his chamber, his head rose. The Uchiha was resting on the bed, his pillows propped up so he could lean against the headboard.

Before he could muster any words, she said, "Hello, Sasuke." Smiling as best as she could for the moment, "I healed your wounds earlier."

His charcoal eyes widened briefly. He had heard that tone of voice before, "Koneko?"

"Yes..?" She stepped further into his room and took a seat on his bed, eying his injuries; which were coming along nicely.

Sasuke's eyes narrowed as he took in her appearance. She was the same as before, but taller and her clothes had changed. Not forgetting to mention that Koneko had become more beautiful; her hair had gotten longer and lashes became fuller.

It was silent between them before Sasuke spoke,

"After Akatsuki kidnapped you, I joined Orochimaru.." He said as he watched her re-apply ointment, becoming slightly angered. What on Earth was she doing here?

"Yes, I know.." She said softly, "But I wanted to leave."

Sasuke barked, "What?"

Emerald eyes peered at him momentarily before averting, "I know it might sound completely mad to you, but I have been with Akatsuki all this time.."

"You were with Akatsuki when you arrived in the Hidden Leaf!" He snatched his arm away from her. Koneko sighed.

"Yes.."

"Why." Sasuke demanded venomously. She had known about his brother all that time and she played it off like she didn't know him?

Koneko took his arm back and held it carefully as she continued wrapping the bandage, "Akatsuki, or to be more precise, your brother Itachi, saved me from an ill fate.." She said, "But I am in dept to them all for taking me in, since I was in a place I did not know."

Before letting him speak again she enquired, "I'm guessing that Madara told you all about your brother, then?"

Sasuke nodded.

The young woman fidgeted. The first time in what seemed like eons, "I know what I say to you next will have you baffled, Sasuke, but you must know.."

Nearly hesitating. She mustered her strength;

"I fell in love with your brother." She spoke gently, reminiscing of the older Uchiha, "As he fell in love with me.."

Hearing this, Sasuke's lips parted in disbelief. His aniki fell in love? With Koneko?

She looked up at his facial expression and laughed softly, patting his cheek, "I told you.."

"How...?" Was all the black haired young man was able to choke out.

Smiling, she told him of their complicated affections towards each other as he sat and listened patiently. At the few romantic parts that she had to tell, he'd occasionally cringe like he were six again and this only made her laugh warmly.

Inwardly, Sasuke was glad to hear her laugh again.

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