Ch:08

I thank those who have been patient and have become intrested in this series. I could not add this ending due to technical difficulties. Thank you for your support and input. Now on with the end...


The last few days were solemn and quiet as death.

Sasuke was the only one who made any noise.

Gaara was arrested for stealing private property and Bane and Chastity were issued to the state where they were employed by the government.

Shika, who heard about the crisis, was so disgusted by Sasuke, he never spoke to him again. Truth be told, he couldn't stand the arrogant prick anyway. He thought Sasuke only needed a friend. Now he thought Sasuke needed to burn in hell.

Roxas saw that the whole ordeal didn't change him in the least, not that she thought it would. He went about his usual routine, bringing home Mandy, the then throwing her out half-drunk and naked just for a cheap laugh, then going to school, then buying new upgrades for her.

Roxas looked at her body in mild interest. She was a human-sized Xenon now, unbeknownst to Sasuke as of yet. She touched her arms and legs, touching them for the last time……..

"You wanted everyone else to be happy Naruna………now it's time you be happy as well."

Placing the note on the table, she linked up with another program and waited.

"…..I will make sure you are if I have to give up my own-"

Roxas fell to the floor in a heap. Her eyes, fading to a cold gray, slowly closed to the world.

"Unit 19234-07810.…….shutting down………."


Sasuke slugged down a beer as Mandy hung onto him, bubbly and babbling on about nothing. As they crossed the street, they saw a couple go up the stairs.

Sasuke dropped his beer, then rubbed his eyes in pure shock.

It couldn't be!

"What's wrong babe? Sumthin' the mat-" She was thrown to the ground and left there while he rushed over to the familiar figures.

"Naruna!"

When the figures turned, Sasuke was a bit startled. Naruna's hair was now a fine beach blonde and her eyes a striking deep blue. She wore a black dress with lace trim and wraparound heels. She had an expression of pure contempt.

Sasuke winced, not sure why he did so.

Tsunade glared at him.

"It's okay mother, go on, I'll catch up."

And her voice…….it was even in tempo, but had a light refinement to it.

"What do you need Sasuke?"

"Um…..I didn't know you were back on line."

"Yes, well……I couldn't do it alone. Roxas was the one who brought me back from death. I really can't recall anything for myself what happened that day, but she told me, and I couldn't have been more of a fool."

"…look….I'm sorry about that, but I-"

"I have no need for your apologies or graces, good day Sasuke."

"Wait Naruna! I remember now! You were that cute little Xenon who would follow me home sometimes a few years ago. I was pissed that time and ignored you……I'm sorry. …….To tell you the truth…….I did kind of like you……..I just thought love like that was sick and I'm not too big on blondes…….so I got Roxas and fell in love with her instead….break her in until that love was accepted……….But my love for her was a lie….I want to build something with you…….please?"

Her face twisted up in rage and heartache so potent, Sasuke stepped back in fear.

"You bastard! You have no idea what kind of hell you put Roxas through! She was the one who stood by you when noone else would! She was the one you abused time and time again for no damn reason! Her care for you was unconditional! She only wanted to help you and protect you! And you see what you do?!?! You drag her name through the mud! You sick, selfish son of a bitch!"

Huffing, she turned on her heel and ran into the building, leaving Sasuke's heart on the ground and Mandy in a question mark.


Shika came over to see Sasuke a few minutes earlier, walking in to see Roxas in a state. Just as he was about to run a diagnostic, he read the note she left.

Skimming over the letter in a rush, he realized what had happened. Looking back at Roxas, he read the letter over and found a part that was written smaller at the bottom of the page.

With a sad smile, he picked up the Xenon and carried her to his home.

Sasuke rushed up to his room, calling for Roxas. When he received no response, he tore up his room looking for her. When he was sure he couldn't find her, he called Shika, hoping to get some assistance from him.

"Hello?"

The familiar voice on the other line sent him into a blind rage.


He rushed over to Shika's house, pushing aside any Xenon that came his way and entering Shika's room.

Shika worked on a computer, updating and modifying a Xenon sitting on the bed.

The Xenon was desktop-sized and had long purple hair that was so dark, it was black. Her eyes were bluish, the same bluish as Roxas.

"What's the big idea taking my Xenon!?!?" Sasuke roared.

Shika said nothing, but handed him a note. Sasuke snatched it out of his hands and read it.

I have chosen to do this out of free will. I loved Naruna as if she were my own child. I cannot live with Sasuke anymore. I have decided to help her the best way I can by using myself as a program to stabilize parts of her functioning I have retained. I always knew Sasuke would try to harm her, so I had to be ready. Please watch over her Shika, I'm counting on you.

I always loved you Shika……..after you read this note, I want you to take my body and modify me, then make me yours. Download as much of me as you can remember…..I'll do the rest.

Roxas

Sasuke looked at the letter in disbelief and shock. He lookled at Shika, who only resumed his work.

"Roxas……."

"I don't answer by that name anymore. My name is Astera now……do well to remember that, because this is the last time I will ever speak to you."

"Roxas…..please…..I love you-"

"Don't give my that! You don't love anyone! Love is a word which you use to ge what you want……..Go away Sasuke, I don't want you here."

Sasuke whirled to meet Shika's eyes.

"You-"

"You forfeited your chance a long time ago. Don't bitch to me because you blew it. I have loved her for so long, it hurt. I wanted to love her as much as you abused her. No more.

Now get out of my house."

Sasuke made to say something, but held back. Roxas wouldn't even look at him. He reached out to touch her, but she flinched.

Having nothing more to say, he stormed out of the house, making sure to punch a hole in the wall as he walked out.


"What do you want?"

"You have noone else. Since I have some time on my hands, I thought I would actually see this child of mine."

"Go to hell Uchiha."

He caught the door just as she tried to close it. " Come on, we both know you have noone and nothing to keep yourself or my heir alive. You're hardly mother of the year. Just let me in and I'll take care of everything."

Mandy glared at him, then let it go. "You're not her problem anymore. I found someone who knows what he wants. I'm getting married tommorow Sasuke; you have nothing I want."

With that, she closed the door on him forever.

Sasuke walked back to his apartment, utterly destroyed in more ways than one. When he reached his room, he saw that his brother was waiting for him.

Itachi Uchiha wore black slacks, a black turtleneck, and a deep frown of dissapointment. Before Sasuke could say anything, Itachi lashed out at him.

"You are an embarassement! A complete and utter moron. You don't deserve to be an Uchiha, let alone human."

Sasuke looked at him in shock. His brother never showed the slightest intrest in him; why now? Why reprimand him?

Itachi began to walk away, "I want you to never see me again, your face makes me sick. Because you managed to destroy seven lives in the course of a few months, I have no respect for you as a human being. You disgust me. Now if you excuse me, I have to get back to my lover; we're getting married tommorow."

Sasuke couldn't say anything, but watched him go. All feeling went out of his legs and caused him to fall to the floor in defeat.

He got what he wanted.

They had left him alone.

All alone.


Was this an adequate end? Should I leave it like this? I need opinions people! If so, thank you for reading, and thank you silver' wolf'-san!