A/N: I'm sooooo sorry for updating late! I had school and piano exams (I only just passed with a C plus) I know I shouldn't be making excuses...I can't believe this is the last chapter! –cries- I know, it's sad, but all things must come to an end (good or bad) Thank you to devotedtodreams, Natsuki Death, CrimsonBlood101, iLoveRikkaiDai, Dominno and Yakumo Tatsuru for reviewing! Cookies for you all!

Before I forget, I'm thinking of changing my name to Destiny's Angel. So if you can no longer find Art is a bang XD, don't worry, I'm still here
This is the last time I do the disclaimer in the story –sob-

Disclaimer: I've got enough money to buy Naruto! W00t! Oh wait...I'm still missing a million or so dollars...

In the end, he was fairly happy.

That alone defied all laws. All his life, he had been manipulated, forced, betrayed, and countless other unthinkable deeds done. He had been forced to break his own heart, betrayed by his own village, by his own home. He had been forced to become a criminal.

So why was he happy now?

Ever since that fateful day where his heart had broken, he had been planning this. Ever since the day where he had been forced to slaughter his entire family. Ever since the day he broke his heart, and could never smile again.

But at least his plan had gone perfectly.

His little brother was freed from the curse. A certain snake Sannin had been trapped in Genjutsu forever, unable to escape. And he, finally, could have the chance for something to go his way. And he was going to make sure it definitely went his way.

This time, there was going to be no mistakes. Everything would go according to plan, perfect.

He hoped so, at least.

He was a genius, after all. His plans were perfect, flawless. What reason would he have to doubt that, to doubt himself?

Nothing.

Just watching his helpless little brother clutch the wall for support made him remember all of their childhood memories together. Not so helpless, he reminded himself. Sasuke had up a good fight. But had he himself been serious, his brother would have been dead by now. He couldn't bear to think about himself killing his own precious little brother, the only one worthy enough to hold up the Uchiha clan's name.

He pushed that out of his head. Sasuke was invincible. Sasuke wasn't going to die. Sasuke was going to revive the Uchiha clan; let them restore their honour. And he would be long dead before then.

He forced himself to move. One step at a time, slowly, painfully. He made his way towards his brother, eyes holding contact. Any second now might be the last look he ever had of Sasuke. He didn't want it to end now. He wanted it to wait, just a few seconds longer. A few more seconds...

...a few...

...more...

...nearly there...

He stumbled.

For a desperate moment he thought he was going to die. To fall, and never rise again. He allowed no emotion to peek outside his shell, but his inside was frozen as ice. What if?

A seven year old Sasuke, grinning widely.

"Nii-san, can you train with me today?"

The sweet innocent voice, like water, flowing. He couldn't help but let a small smile grace his features as he prepared to leave.

"Not today, Sasuke. I have an important mission. Maybe tomorrow?"

"But... you always say that!"

He smiled in spite of his brother. He could tell Sasuke was resisting stamping his foot in a childish way, but who could blame him? He motioned for his younger brother to come forward. Mistaking the gesture, Sasuke's mouth split into a wide smile as he ran forward eagerly.

Poke...

"Oww..."

The younger brother rubbed his forehead, a small scowl evident on his face. He knew the boy was merely pretending, and that it didn't actually hurt.

"Sorry Sasuke, maybe next time."

He turned away, hiding his own smile. Then he strode out the door, leaving his little precious brother alone.

Sasuke...Why was this memory appearing now, when all was about to end? Nobody had any answers.

He regained his balance, taking another step forward tentatively. He wanted to say his final words to nobody but Sasuke. Nobody but his beloved little brother, who had grown so strong, had grown so full of hatred, during the last few years.

Even if he did use Orochimaru.

His eyes hardened slightly in anger. He didn't want to think about that snake right now. How dare he taint Sasuke's soul like that? How dare he even think of using him as a body?

The moment of anger passed.

Now all that was left in his eyes was an expression of longing. He wanted his brother to forgive him, but that would mean telling him the truth. He would do anything to spare Sasuke from the truth. Even if Sasuke never, ever forgave him. It was that important.

His legs finally obeyed. At last, he was next to him. The only survivor of the Uchiha clan massacre.

His hand rose.

It curled, two fingers remaining stretched.

Poke

He saw Sasuke's eyes widen. He saw the look of surprise. He smiled.

"Sorry Sasuke. There's no next time."

Those words were forced out of his lips. His eyes were pure now. They had forgotten all the troubles, everything he had seen that he should not have. They just wanted to let go, to be...

...free...

He felt his consciousness sliding away and knew this was the end. He had killed so many people. And now, he was going to end his own life his own way.

His legs gave way under him,

Thump.

And The Infamous Uchiha Itachi never rose again.

A/N: Sooooo how was that? Huh? I dunno about Itachi's personality...but meh...

Thank you to everyone who reviewed, and please review! This is the last time I'm asking for it in this fic! Please? -cries-

Oh, and don't forget that I'm considering (it's not certain) about changing my name to Destiny's Angel so if 'Art is a bang XD' isn't here, you know where to go Goodbye, and unless the manga has any more Akatsuki deaths, I am proud (and sad) to admit that this fic it now

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