As bitter tears trekked their way down Sasuke's cheeks, he muttered, "As if I could forget you, Nii-san." Sasuke could feel a slight pressure to his forehead, could almost hear the words, Foolish Otouto . Predictably, Sasuke scowled. He said softly, "No, Nii-san, you're the foolish one." Then he straightened, unabashed, and walked away from the only person he ever loved, freed at last. His brother's words from a long, long time ago, when Itachi had thought him asleep echoed in his brain. It might seem like the end, Sasuke, but it's just the beginning. Someday, you will understand. And when you do, I'll be gone. Sasuke shuddered, suddenly cold. Itachi was gone and he understood. He was happy; he finally understood his brother a little better. And he felt a little proud, too, that he understood why he was crying, which was something Itachi never would have been able to.
~Fin