Ok so this is MAJOR spoilers warning. This is probably one of the few, if there are anymore, fanfic that follow the story closely. I read the Manga so if you don't and don't want parts ruined for you leave now please. And don't get mad at me. This has been stuck in my head and I really want to write it.
Itachi may seem out of character but to me he isn't I see him differently then most...just ask my friends...lol...you'll understand at some point, I think...lol.
Disclaimer: I do not own Naruto.
Pairings: Itachi x OC
Itachi slowly walked forward as his body continued to go numb. His legs could barely hold him any longer and it took all his will power to continue forward. As he came to stand directly in front of his little brother he lifted his hand and placed two fingers to his forehead, transferring all his jutsu and his mangekyou sharinganto him before Itachi let the darkness take over and fell to the ground. Finally, he could rest in peace. Finally he could leave, knowing that everyone would be safe, that his brother was safe.
"I love you Rasu-chan, with all my heart and soul. Please follow my word and do what you must to secure both our clans future." He whispered before his last breath shuttered out.
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Amaterasu gasped and stared at her finger. There was a thorn left in the rose Itachi had given her, it had pierced her finger. Blood slowly spilled from the small cut and rolled down her finger. The wilting rose slipped from her other hand and fell to the floor. She slowly sunk to the bed and sat staring at her wounded hand.
A cold feeling took over her body and settled at the pit of her stomach.
"Itachi." She whispered as a tear slid down her cheek. "No." Her hands clutched at her swollen stomach as she tried to regain control of herself. "So you were right. He became what you wanted him to become." Amaterasu curled up on the bed and closed her eyes. She didn't have time to mourn right now, soon she would have to start moving and she would have to move fast.
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A soft knock woke her some time later. She got up stiffly her body shaking a little. This was almost too much for her to handle. She slowly walked to her cloak and put it on before going to the door. She opened it to find Zetsu.
"What do you want?" She demanded. The cannibal eyed her for a moment.
"Tobi wishes to speak with you." His white side replied. She blinked and looked away.
"I don't wish to speak with him." As she moved to close the door Zetsu's black hand came out and stopped the movement of the door.
"He wished for no argument. You are to come at once." His white side said.
"Or we are to physically drag you there." His black side added. She looked from one to another and then sighed.
"I am at no one's beck and call. I will, however, meet his request. Give me five minutes." Before either side of Zetsu could reply she slammed the door on his face and walked back onto the room.
Her heart pounded. Madra couldn't be trusted. To many of the other's he was a clumsy, weak ninja, but to her and Itachi he was trouble. Her heart clenched at the thought, but she brushed it away. He was coming back he had to be. Until she heard otherwise she could be strong. Yet, her body trembled. She took a few deep breaths and moved back to the door. Somehow she managed to pull on her sandals and opened the door to find Zetsu waiting.
"I don't need you to assist me. I know where his rooms are." She said irritably. Zetsu frowned on both sides before turning and starting down the hall.
"He isn't in his rooms. Besides we were told to lead you down the path." One of his sides said over his shoulder. Amaterasu sighed and followed him. After a few minutes they came to stop at a door. Zetsu softly knocked.
"Come in." She heard Marda/Tobi's voice say. Zetsu opened the door and ushered her through. She entered and came to a quick stop. "Tobi" stood in the center of the room.
"So nice of you to come over on such short notice." He said as he waved his hand. Rasu saw Zetsu bow out of the corner of her eye before leaving the room. The door closed softly and she turned her full attention back to the man in front of her.
"What do you want Madra?" She demanded cautiously. His sharingan sparkled through the whole in his mask and she dropped her gaze.
"What's wrong Rasu? Don't you trust me?"
"Don't call me that." He chuckled.
"There is someone I would like you to meet." He said as he stepped aside revealing a bound figure behind him. Amaterasu's stomach dropped and she felt her throat clog. She backed up until her back hit the wall behind her.
"It…can't…be." Her hand went to her mouth as bile rose in her throat. "Wh…where is Itachi?!" She demanded. Tobi laughed evilly.
"What? No introduction? You are hardly making this fun."
"Go to hell Madra. Where is he?"
"You can't tell? You really didn't love him did you?" She heard the bound man gasp. She clenched her jaw, as she fought not to panic.
"Where is he?" She said one more time as dread filled her heart. Madra sighed.
"He's dead." It felt like a blow to her stomach. She clenched her eyes and turned away. Even though she knew, even though she sensed it she still hoped she was wrong. She wanted him to be alive. She wanted Itachi to be safe, but this confirmed it. He really was dead.
"No." She whispered. Another wave of pain ran through her and she grabbed her stomach again.
"She…she's not. He wasn't…" She heard the bound man stutter again. She walked to the door as Madra started laughing again. She grabbed the handle and opened the door, but before she could leave he spoke.
"I...I'm sorry." She heard him say hoarsely. Her hand clenched the doorknob.
"Shut up Sasuke." She said softly before exiting the room to be followed by Madra's laughter.
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