A/N: All right all though this is not my first time writing fanfiction, it is new for me to post fanfiction. I would love to know what people have to say about this story but please don't just hate on me.
With that said...I have to say, and it pains me to do so...I do not own the Naruto Universe nor do I own any songs that maybe in here and I sadly never will...but I do however own the creativity it took to write this fanfiction and the oocs in it.
This fanfiction is rated MA or R for any language, violence, or sexual themes/content.
All this being said and done with I hope you enjoy reading Time never heals every wound!
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Chapter 14: Truth Revealed
A month after the attack found me on a mission with Naruto, Sakura, Kakashi, and Yamato. We had received word that Sasuke had killed Orochimaru and was now looking for Itachi. I prayed my older brother didn't cross paths with my twin.
I knew it unlikely that Sasuke would go looking near Konoha but I still found myself stopping in the forest and looking west towards the Uchiha's old hide out. Naruto and everyone stopped and waited for me. Something was terribly wrong and I could feel it.
"Mina what is it?" I continued to stare ignoring Naruto. Fear dug its self into my heart when I activated my sharingan and saw to very faint chakra points in the distance. I didn't say anything as I turned my body west and ran at full speed.
"Oi Mina! Wait!" Naruto chased after me along with everyone else. I ran and ran until I could see the hide out came into view. Suddenly a man in an orange mask appeared. He wore Akasuki robes.
"You can't go any further." His voice was childish and irritating. I glared at him feeling uneasy with his chakra. I knew it from somewhere.
"Like hell I can't." I took a kunai and threw it at the man. It sailed right through him. My eyes widened I knew that jutsu very well.
"You…your…"
"Tobi is a good boy!" The man cut me off as the others arrived. I glared and activated my Mongekyo sharingan. The air around the man changed slightly.
"Whatever your name is now doesn't matter me. I'll I care about is stopping Sasuke from killing Itachi." With that lightning struck down hitting me. Naruto yelped and lept back. I appeared behind the man and took off.
"Please let me make it in time!" I said to the wind as black fire came into view. The hide out was in ruins. I stood at the edge of the rubble looking around. I saw movement to my left and ran towards it. I found Itachi lying on the ground next to Sasuke. I knelt down and felt for a pulse. He was still alive. I flipped him over.
"Itachi?...Brother?...Tachi?!" I shook my brother until he groaned. Itachi slowly opened his eyes and stared at me.
"Mimi?" I cried with relief and held Itachi close. I heard the others come up to us.
"How is Sasuke?" I shrugged and held Itachi. I didn't care enough to find out about my twin. Kakashi knelt down beside me.
"Mina you have to let him go…He is dangerous." I snaped my head up glaring at Kakashi my Mongekyo still active.
"No Sasuke is dangerous Kakashi! Itachi would never harm me…" I looked down at my older brother who was coughing terribly. I helped him sit up leaning him against the only wall still standing. I handed him my water canteen and started to heal him. Kakashi pulled me away quickly.
"What are you doing!? He needs medical attention right away!" I screamed at Kakashi while watching Itachi cough. Blood came out of his mouth staining his hand.
"Mina your brother is a wanted criminal." I turned on the masked man.
"Sasuke is a wanted criminal as well and Sakura is healing him! Itachi hasn't even committed a crime!" Kakashi stared at me.
"He killed your clan Mina"
"Because it was and order!" I left them stunned and ran back to Itachi's side. I began healing him. When I healed all that I could I started bandaging him. Itachi let me fix him up without complaint.
"You can't see can you Itachi?" I looked at his face and wiped the blood off. Itachi turned his head my way.
"No I am completely blind." I sighed and covered his eyes with bandages. It would keep them safe from dirt and what not.
"Mina." I didn't turn to Kakashi.
"What?" My voice dripped venom. Kakashi took a step back.
"I need to speak with Itachi…Alone." I turned glaring at Kakashi.
"Mimi, let him speak to me. I have nothing more to hide." I reluctantly stood up but didn't move. My eyes locked with Kakashi's eye and I dared him to try anything. He seemed to understand because he paled a bit before nodding. I walked over to where Sasuke was laying.
"How is he?" Sakura looked up as I knelt down across from her.
"Not good. He may not make it." I nodded looking down at my twin. He looked so different right now that I felt my heart lurch. I knew better then to think that Sasuke would change his ways. I looked over at Naruto who was standing behind Sakura. I felt bad for him. He still held onto the hope I had lost long ago.
"Mina you can come back now." I stood and walked over kneeling next to Itachi again. Kakashi looked at me.
"He is coming back with us." I stared at Kakashi then at Itachi. My brother was coming home? I couldn't believe it after almost twelve years my brother was finally coming back home.
"What's the catch?" I asked narrowing my eyes.
"I can no longer be a shinobi of Konoha." I looked at Itachi and had to agree that it was probably a good idea. I mean he was blind now after all. I looked at Sasuke then everyone else. I stood and helped Itachi up.
"Let's go home. Everyone hold onto me." Sakura and Naruto held up Sasuke's body while placing their hands on my shoulders. Kakashi placed his hand on my other should along with Yamato's. Itachi and Yamato looked confused.
"Lightning style: Electric Pulse Jutsu!" With that we were gone. We appeared outside of the Village. Naruto and Sakura headed off to the newly built hospital with Sasuke held up between them still unconscious. I placed Itachi's arm over my head and led him off towards the Hokage's building. Tsunade had woken from her coma just a few days ago.
"Mama! Mama!" I stopped as Kyou and Ryou ran up to me. Shino and Shibi trailed behind them. I smiled at my boys. Shino came and took Itachi from me.
"Mama? Mina please tell me this is Shino holding me so I can beat him." I laughed and knelt down hugging Ryou and Kyou.
"They are adopted Itachi and yes it is Shino holding you up. So be nice Tachi!" Itachi sighed and nodded. Shino looked relieved when I took my brother back. Shibi looked Itachi over knowing full well who he was.
"I trust that you're headed to the Hokage's daughter in law?" I nodded at Shibi. He had used that parental voice with me and I had to smile.
"Daughter in law? Mina…" I sighed and nearly let go of Itachi.
"Tachi please! I am seventeen I can be engaged to Shino if I want to!" Shibi laughed and patted Shino's shoulder as he walked past taking Ryou and Kyou with him. Shino helped lug Itachi to the Hokage's.
"Lady Tsunade." Itachi bowed as best as he could to the woman before us.
"Ah I see you have finally decided to come home Itachi. I've read your file and know all about the mission you took so save your breath." I stared at the Hokage as she sat in a chair behind her desk. I thought she was for sure going to ask for an explanation.
"You are here by retired and can now live life in this Village as you see fit. I will publicly announce your return and explain what took place so do not worry for now. You are dismissed." We all bowed and took our leave. We walked Itachi to the hospital to be cared for.
I collapsed on my bed as soon as I got home. Shino sat down next to me. He and Shibi had moved into the house across the street since Kiba's family Compound was rebuilt. The Aburame Compound was still left untouched so far. Shibi and Shino where going through plans for it.
"What will be done with Sasuke?" I looked up at Shino.
"He will be moved to the prison as soon as he stabilizes. Ibiki will evaluate him after he wakes. If he can't change his ways he will be executed for his crimes." Shino nodded and I stood up I took out Itachi's old shirt and a pair of shorts from my closet.
"I'll go get dinner started for the boys while you shower." I smiled thankfully at Shino and kissed him before I went into the bathroom. The shower felt heavenly on my skin. I relaxed and let out a few tears for my twin. I knew he couldn't change. There was no light inside him anymore to embrace. Only darkness filled his soul now.
I walked down stairs and found Shibi standing with Itachi standing next to him. I looked towards Shino who was setting food in front of the boys. He shrugged and went into the kitchen to get the rest of the food.
"I picked him up on our way here. He was trying to walk home said they discharger him." I sighed and shook my head. I helped Itachi into a chair and set a plate of food in front of him. Shibi sat down with us and we all ate together.
"So Mother who is that man?" I looked at Kyou who pointed at Itachi.
"That is your Mother's older brother, Itachi Uchiha." Shino spoke up answering the question. Itachi was quiet.
"That's right. Itachi, Kyou and Ryou are the two boys that I adopted after Pain's attack." Itachi nodded his head. I smiled sadly at him. I wished he could see them. Maybe his blindness wasn't permanent…
"Is he going to live with us Mama?" I looked at Ryou and smiled.
"Yes baby. Your uncle is here to stay." Both boys smiled happily and finished their food. IT filled my heart with warmth to be able to say that Itachi was here to stay. Now if only Sasuke would do the same…
"Do they know about Sasuke?" Itachi asked once both boys had cleaned the table off and went to wash the dishes with Shibi. I looked down at the table.
"No. I just don't know if they should…" I looked up at Itachi as he slowly nodded his head. He understood why I hesitated. We both understood Sasuke had fallen beyond anyone's reach and could no longer be saved. He would face death for sure if he didn't escape the Village.
After everything was cleaned all of us moved to the living room. Itachi sat in the arm chair with Ryou and Kyou sitting in his lap. I smiled as I watched the boys fawn over their new uncle. Shino and Shibi had taken their leave so it was just the four of us.
"Why haven't we met you until now Uncle Tachi?" Ryou asked looking up at Itachi's bandaged face. Leave it to children to ask the truly hard questions in life without even blinking.
"I have been away on a very long mission and couldn't come back until now." Ryou nodded along with Kyou. That answer seemed to state their curiosity for now and I was glad for that. I had learned early on that the two boys had very curious natures. They would ask about anything and not give up until they were satisfied.
"Uncle Tachi why don't you like daddy?" It was Kyou's turn for questioning my brother. I laughed when Itachi made a face of surprise.
"Your uncle Tachi doesn't like daddy because he doesn't like to share Mommy." I watched the boys look from me to Itachi.
"Does that mean that you don't like us?" I laughed and let Itachi answer that one.
"No I like you just fine." Kyou narrowed his eyes.
"Then you should like daddy just fine as well. Promise you'll try to." Both boys held up their pinky fingers. Itachi sighed then held up his as well letting the boys hook their pinkies with his own.
"I promise to try to get along with your father." Kyou and Ryou nodded both satisfied with Itachi's promise. They hoped off his lap and then climbed into mine. I knew what they wanted but waited for them to ask anyways.
"Mama sing a song please?" Kyou and Ryou asked together. I smiled and ruffled their hair. Itachi seemed to perk up with interest. He had never heard me sing before.
(She sings I'll stand by you by Carrie Underwood)
"You sing to them every night?" I looked up from the two sleeping in my lap. Itachi had stood and found his way over to me and was now bending down to pick Kyou up. I stood and held Ryou's sleeping form.
"Yes just like you or Mother would sing to me and Sasuke to sleep." Itachi nodded and I took his free hand and led him up the stairs. We tucked the boys in and left the room. Itachi moved his head around and I could feel his chakra pulsing out in small waves. I shook my head. Leave it to Itachi to find a way around blindness.
"This is Shisui's house." I looked up at my brother. He sounded so sad.
"Yes it is. I started living here two years after you left. Sasuke stayed in our old house." Itachi nodded and I led him to the master bedroom. He hugged me and we said goodnight to each other. I sighed and laid on my bed staring at the ceiling.
"Even though I know that you cannot be saved…My foolish heart still cries out for you to be by my side…Sasuke." My eyes closed and I drifted off into the darkness of sleep.
"Mom! Mom! There's a strange man at the door! He says that you know him!" I jerked awake and ran down the stairs. Kyou stood at the door staring at someone. Ryou stood behind his brother peeking out at the stranger.
"Hunny what have I told you about answering the door! I'm sorry…Gaara?" I stared at the Kazekage who stood at my door.
"Mom who is he?" Ryou asked.
"He looks funny." Kyou commented and Gaara started to look irritated. I turned to the boys that hugged my legs.
"Go wake your uncle Tachi and stay up there with him while I talk with Gaara. Go now." They scurried off and I ushered Gaara into my house. We sat in at the table in the dining room with a cup of tea each.
"What brings you by Gaara?" I took a sip of my tea as I stared at the red head.
"Naruto told me about Sasuke and Itachi coming back to the Village. I have seen Lady Tsunade about Itachi and learned of Sasuke's state of health. As Kazekage I have forgiven Itachi's crimes because his mission required it, but I cannot forgive Sasuke's crimes."
"I understand Gaara and I will thank you for forgiving Itachi. As for Sasuke…" I sighed and looked down at my tea. Images of a nicer Sasuke played across my mind making my heart lurch.
"You must do what is right by your Village. Sasuke has fallen too far to be saved by any of us." I said while looking back up at Gaara.
"Naruto still thinks he can be saved." I laughed bitterly. Of course Naruto wouldn't give up. He would never abandon Sasuke.
"He was his teammate and best friend how could Naruto abandon him?"
"He will have to make his decision soon. Konoha or Sasuke." I nodded noticing the under tone of bitterness in Gaara's voice.
"Can I ask you something Gaara?" The red head hesitated then nodded his head slowly. I watched him carefully.
"You wouldn't happen to…say…have feelings for Naruto…those that go past friendship?" Gaara's reaction told all. His face turned as red as his hair and he stared at me with wide eyes.
"I thought so. Don't worry I'll let you figure out how to tell him." I laughed softly and got up and went into the kitchen. I called the boys down after I had fixed breakfast making enough for Gaara. Kyou and Ryou came running down the stairs dragging a barely awake Itachi. My brothers both had always been hard to wake in the mornings.
"So mister stranger why don't you have eyebrows?"
"Kyou! Apologize!" I shot my son a stern look which he withered under.
"Sorry…" Gaara said nothing and continued eating. I sighed softly.
"Boys this is Gaara. He is the Kazekage of Suna so be nice and show him respect." Kyou and Ryou nodded their heads. Itachi perked up and tilted his head in confusion. I motioned for the boys to take their plates to the kitchen. Once they were gone I faced Itachi.
"Itachi, Gaara is here to talk about Sasuke. Gaara, Itachi is blind so please be aware of that." Both men nodded their heads. We sat in semi awkward silence for a while until my door was flung open.
"Oi Mina have you heard Itachi has been cleared of all criminal charges!" We all stared blankly at Kiba as he walked in.
"Oh…hey Itachi, Gaara…." I smacked my forehead with my hand. Sometimes my teammate could be so…well stupid. Kiba coughed and scratched his cheek with his finger. Hinata and Shino appeared behind Kiba. Akamaru came in last.
Some how within an hour my house was filled with people. After my team had come in Naruto and Sakura appeared dragging Lee, Neji and TenTen with them. Then Ino came in dragging her two teammates behind her along with Gaara's siblings. Sai dropped by along with Kakashi, Yamato and Kurenai-sensei. Lastly Gai had barged in bringing with him Lady Tsunade, Shizune, Shibi and Iruka-sensei.
"Why are you all here exactly?" I asked looking around at all my guests with a smile on my face.
"Well to celebrate of course! Itachi and Sasuke are back aren't you happy?" Kiba asked quirking and eyebrow at me. Every one stared at me expectantly. I was torn. Of course I was happy Itachi was back and in the clear, but Sasuke….he wasn't back. Not to me anyway.
"Of course I am!" I plastered on a cheery face and then turned and fled into the kitchen. I sighed and leaned into the counter. Shino wondered in and came up behind me resting his head on my shoulder.
"Just enjoy today Mina. Be happy for Itachi and his returning. You can worry over Sasuke tomorrow." I sighed, my heart felt slightly less heavy. I nodded and turned around smiled softly up at Shino. He smiled back and leaned his head down capturing my lips in a searing kiss.
Shino's hand came up and cupped my cheek while his other hand wrapped around my waist pulling me closer. The kiss became more heated as Shino slipped his tongue into my mouth. I reached up and ran my hands through his hair earning a soft groan from Shino.
"I hope you're not molesting my little sister in here." I jumped sky high at Itachi's voice. Shino stepped back slightly and I could just tell that he was glaring at my brother.
"He was not doing anything of the sort Itachi." I sighed, Itachi's over protectiveness was getting tiring. I sent Itachi out of the kitchen with a pitcher of ice tea along with cups for everyone. I fixed sandwiches and rice balls for everyone to snack on until diner.
Hours passed as we all sat around talking and laughing. I was enjoying myself and relaxing for what felt like the first time in ages. Kyou and Ryou had fun with Akamaru in the back yard while we all talked in the living room.
After diner we continued our chat at the table. Soon Kiba and Naruto got out bottles of alcohol. I raised an eyebrow at them and then looked towards the adults of the group. They didn't seem to care. Hell Tsunade grabbed a bottle for herself.
So that's how we ended up drinking after Kyou and Ryou were put down for bed. Shino passed me a cup of beer as I came down the stairs. For the next hour we all just drank and chatted like we hadn't been talking all day. Don't ask me how we never ran out of things to talk about because I couldn't say.
"Shizune I don't wanna go!" Tsunade cried out as Shizune pulled her out the door. Kakashi and Gai followed them. Kurenai-sesnei, Iruka-sensei and Shibi left shortly after being the only three not having touched any liquor.
"Soooo Gaara….What way do you…ya know go?" Ino slurred out. I laughed loudly as Gaara turned red. The Kazekage had barely touched his beer since being handed it so wasn't drunk or getting there like the rest of us.
"I believe that's none of your-"
"He's gay." Kankuro interrupted his brother. Gaara looked torn between embarrassment and total lividness. I laughed again this time joined by Hinata, Ino and TenTen. Sakura was quiet and eyed Naruto. He looked shocked and relieved at the same time….interesting.
"Let's play a game!" I suggested an evil plan forming in my mind at how to get the red head and blonde together. Ino picked up on my plan in nothing flat.
"Yes let's play…spin the bottle with a twist!" I snickered evilly and Shino raised an eyebrow at me. I waved him off and went to get a clean bottle. Itachi fled the room and retired for the night.
"Okay everyone is playing no exceptions! The rules are simple: Who ever the bottle points to you have to get in the closet with for ten minutes. I don't care what you do in there but remember that the walls are thin. Oh and either one of you can pass, but you have to shed an article of clothing." Some blushed picking up on what I was suggesting. I handed the bottle off to Ino to choose who would spin first.
"Alright Gaara since you're the Kazekage you get first honors. Spin." Gaara looked at the bottle in his hands. He sighed then placed it on the coffee table spinning it. The bottle spun around and around until it finally stopped. I nearly laughed as it pointed at me as I sat next to Naruto and Shino. I stood and looked at Gaara. He seemed to contemplate on passing.
Finally Gaara stood and walked into the closet. I smiled then leaned down kissing Shino in front of everyone before I walked into the closet. It was dark inside so I just slid down the door and sat down. After my eyes adjusted I could see Gaara was sitting against the far wall.
"What are we supposed to do in here?" I crawled over to him and sat next to him.
"Well I'll tell you what the point of this part of the game is. When the two people go into the closet they are supposed to kiss, make out or something more, but you don't have to do that. Plus Shino and Itachi would kill you if you tried to anyways."
"So it is a sex game?" I laughed.
"Not necessarily no. You don't have to do anything if you don't want to. Like what we're doing now. Just talking and enjoying the others company." Gaara nodded then looked embarrassed.
"Do you think he feels the same?" I knew he was talking about Naruto. I had always guessed the blonde to be a secret gay, but never had confirmed it.
"Well you could always find out. That is if you find yourself alone with him. Like say in a certain closet." Gaara nodded and looked to be in thought. We sat in silence for the rest of our time. When we came out I sat back down between Shino and Naruto. Gaara took his seat next to Kankuro and Lee.
"Okay next Kiba Spin!" Ino stuck the bottle into Kiba's face. He took it and spun it. It stopped on Shino. I laughed at Kiba's face. Shino stood and shed his jacket then sat back down. Those who had never seen him without it stared at him.
"Good with me I didn't want to go in with you anyway Bug Boy." Kiba smiled and sat down between Hinata and Sakura again. Ino shrugged and handed the bottle off to Shikamaru. He sighed but spun it anyway. It landed on Temari.
I watched with interest as the two stood and walked into the closet. Both Temari's brothers watched Shikamaru carefully. And here I thought I had protective a brother. Ten minutes later then came out hand in hand. Ino and I cheered and teased them openly. Gaara and Kankuro threatened Shikamaru. He merely shrugged them off.
"Hinata you spin!" Hinata nodded and spun the bottle. It landed on Kankuro. Hinata paled and stood. She shed her jacket showing a black t-shirt. For some reason Hinata did not like Kankuro. I could never get her to tell me either. Kankuro shrugged and Ino shoved the bottle at Lee.
Lee spun it and the bottle landed on Sakura who sat next to him. He cheered and pulled her into the closet. Ten minutes and a few moans later they came out red faced and puffy lipped. Ino, TenTen and I teased Sakura endlessly.
The bottle was passed to TenTen who ended up with me. We both laughed but I shed the jacket I had put on earlier. Ino spun the bottle and it landed on Choji. Ino blushed red and Choji nervously walked to the closet. Ten minutes later they came out hand in hand and red faced.
Shino spun next and it landed on Hinata. He was about to pass, but Ino yelled at him that there weren't any taking two passes in a row and shoved him in the closets. Hinata laughed and followed him in. Ten minutes later they came out and Shino sat down next to me again.
I spun next and it landed on Shino. I laughed as I was dragged into the closet. As soon as the door closed I was pinned to the wall. Shino's mouth covered mine in a searing kiss. It quickly got hotter as Shino's tongue found its way into my mouth.
I moaned softly when Shino's hand crept up my shirt. I shivered and pulled him closer as his finger tips ghosted over my skin traveling up to my breasts. I ran my left hand through Shino's hair while my right found the hem of his shirt and went under it. Shino groaned softly into my mouth as my hand ran over his skin feeling his abs.
Suddenly I felt something crawling on my stomach. I pulled away and looked down to see a few of Shino's beetles crawling on me. I looked at Shino in question.
"Sorry. I can't control them when I'm distracted. If it bothers you I-" I cut Shino off by kissing him. I moved my tongue into his mouth and ignored the beetles that roamed over my skin. Shino lifted me and I hooked my legs around his waist. I moaned into his mouth when I felt the bulge in his pants against me.
"Times up! Get out already!" I laughed and Shino set me down. I straightened myself before I walked out. Shino trailed after me. We sat back down and I giggled as Shino's beetles started roaming my skin again. Shino placed his hand under the hem of my shirt covertly and his beetles crawled back to their master.
Choji spun next and it landed on me again. I smiled at him before standing and shedding my shirt leaving me in only my wrappings and shorts. I sat back down blushing lightly under the gaze of most of the males in the room. I noticed a beetle as it crawled out of Shino's sleeve. I laughed softly and set my finger down next to it. It crawled on and I let it roam over my hand.
Temari spun next and the bottle pointed at Gaara. Temari stood but Gaara removed his blazer now only in a tight black shirt and black pants. Naruto gulped loudly beside me and I eyed him. Shino finally noticed his stray beetle as it crawled onto my shoulder. He tried to retrieve it but I waved him off whispering that it was fine there. Shino stared at me before shrugging and letting the beetle be.
Naruto spun next and I nearly cheered out loud as the bottle pointed at Gaara. Before either could pass Ino shoved Gaara in and I shoved Naruto in after him. Ino and I high fived and everyone stared at us. Ten minutes later Naruto and Gaara came out. I stared at Naruto's flustered face.
"Oh come on you two! No one here cares if your both gay for each other!" They both blushed as I spoke.
"If anyone has a problem with you two then I'll shock them with chidori." Naruto smiled then grabbed Gaara's hand and pulled him into a kiss right in front of us. We cheered and Kiba whistled. Gaara blushed red after they pulled away.
Neji spun and got Lee. Neji shed his jacket and Lee shrugged. Sakura spun and it landed on Choji. At Ino's glare Sakura shed her shirt. Lee fell back with blood running from his nose. Thus ending our game. Everyone talked about this and that for a while before we all crashed in the living room.