Summary: Something goes wrong on a mission, Itachi is injured badly, and he ends up in a coma. His only living relative Sasuke, who's only 8-years old is left alone, grieving. But what happens if Itachi wakes up after five years? Read if you want to know!

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Chapter 3

It was already dark outside by the time Sasuke arrived at his doorstep and entered his home. He drank a glass of icy water, and then made his way into the bathroom. Once in the shower he turned the taps, and as the water started to fall down his body, he was overwhelmed by today's happenings. He couldn't stop himself from crying, but luckily, there was no one to see him or hear his cries. His eyes seemed so empty, fixated on nothing in particular. 'What should I do? Will everything be alright, now that he-he's awake?' – He needed more than half an hour, just to compose himself enough to leave the shower. As soon as he was in his pajama, he went in the direction of his bed, too tired to eat…

But then…he heard a small noise coming from his closet. He went there and peeked inside, but he couldn't see anything, just his clothes. Then suddenly something fell down from the top shelf…wait, jumped down. It was his only companion in this house for the last five years, his black cat.

"Oh, Chiru-chan, it's just you, you scared me for a second." – He started to carress the cat's furry back, relaxing. This little creature was the closest thing to family for Sasuke, after Itachi.

Next morning…

Sun blazing outside, yet these cold walls felt like it was winter. I was sitting in the waiting room. I've been trying to get up, but was unable to, for unbelievable reasons. I was afraid, and what's even worse, of my own brother. I reasoned with myself, but couldn't help, to go into his room. It's impossible, I can't do it. That's what I was telling myself all morning. As I was looking at my feet, something came into my view. It was a pair of small boots, belonging to someone I sadly knew.

„Hey, teme, what're you doing here, are you sick?" – The blond idiot just had to be at the wrong places at the wrong times! His obvious concern unnerved me, I couldn't bear it, because I knew someone like me didn't deserve his sympathy.

"It's none of your business, Naruto, get lost!" – I tried to keep my cool, it was harder than I thought. I know how stubborn he was, so I wasn't prepared for what he did next.

He turned around and started to walk away stopping after a few steps. "I'm sorry that you're so sad!" – he turned his head to the side to look at me and continued: "If you want to talk or sparr, I'm here!" – he had that goofy smile on, showing white teeth, chuckled once, then ran off waving.

I was flabbergasted. 'What do you mean, you're here, as if I need you…silly Naruto!'

I don't know why, but after this I summoned up enough strength to get into the ward, where Itachi was held. I knocked on the door, before entering, closing it carefully after myself. He was there, just as he was for the last five years. The only thing that was different about him was his opened eyes. They immediately fell upon me; however he remained silent as I neared his bed.

He was calm, not so surprised anymore, I couldn't decipher his present thoughts. Both of us were silent, just looking at each other, until one of us couldn't take it anymore.

"Umm…are you better now, nii-san?" – I had to break the silence. Although he never said a word he nodded his head once, indicating what I wanted to hear.

"Very good!" – That was it, all of it, I didn't know what else to say, I wasn't used to him being conscious when I talked.

Then he slowly put out his hand in front of me, palm up. I did the most logical thing that popped into my head, and put my own slightly smaller one into his. He closed his fingers around my hand, and squeezed it. He had to concentrate on this small task a lot, and still, I barely felt anything.

He pulled our hands toward his chest, and I followed the movement with my eyes, till it stopped.

"Sasuke, otouto, I'm sorry! I'm really sorry for this!" – and he was sincere about how he was sorry for being sick. Now I was pissed. 'How can he say this? It's not his damn fault.'

"Stop repeating this nonsense! What the hell's wrong with you, Itachi!" – I shouted angrily, not knowing how recklessly I behaved then. I made him cry. His tears flowing freely down his pale face, made me want to cry too, but instead I averted my gaze to the ground, as I felt guilty.

"I'm sor…sorry brother …for this too." – and he smiled at me while crying – "I've surely become such a nuisance for you, having to visit me frequently must have been a real bother!"

"NO, no it wasn't! Don't say that!" – I just couldn't soften my tone while he was bragging about how I didn't need him. Cause it was a lie. All this time I waited for his awakening, because I needed him. How could he not understand me at all! So I decided to show him my feelings and I hugged him strongly although not as strongly as I could have, I didn't want to hurt him. And I felt one of his hands pat the top of my head gently. I opened my eyes surprised for a moment but then I lowered my lids again as the warm feeling of being in my big borther's presence reached me.

For a long time now I haven't had the luxury to feel someone this close to me. I didn't want to let go. He was finally here, mentally too.

"Sasuke, please let go, I can't breathe…you're hurting me." – I didn't even notice that my embrace was twice as strong now. I immediately let go of him and sat back to my seat next to him. "Thanks."

I blushed, embarrassed that I've got so carried away. But he just smiled at me warmly. I think he got my message. I smiled back at him. Everything is going to be alright now! I have finally got my brother back!

But then he started to shake and whimper, his eyes were dilated, and he wasn't there anymore. Then he fainted and fell back on his bed. I was shocked, but still, ran out the door and shouted for a doctor...

To be continued…

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