I'm so sorry for not posting chapters in like FOREVER!! But...we finally got the internet back and then they closed down the library for two days because the eigth graders were coming to the high school and THEN it was spring break and I thought I was gonna die. At least I got one chapter out, right? All right, well let me thank:

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Three months later...

"I think it's gonna rain..." said Akane, brushing her hair and looking out the window. "And I've got to get to work..."

Deidara chewed slowly on a piece of toast. "Do you need a ride?"

"No thanks, I'll take my car. You've got to stay in case Midori calls..." Akane replied, taking her car keys and putting on a jacket. She opened the front door. "I'll see you later, Deidara..."

"'Kay, Akane..."

She was gone. Deidara got up for a cigarette and wondered if he should call Itachi to see how he was doing.

Itachi's POV

I walked around, calling Sasuke's name. I couldn't find him. Maybe he had gone out with that new friend of his. What was his name again? Naruto...or something like that. Or maybe he had finally done what what he had always threatened to do: Sell Uchiha Manor. But then, why had I found the gates open and without a lock?

Maybe he'd simply left.

As I walked, I heard noises coming from one of he training rooms. Shouts. Maybe Sasuke was working out? Good. I could talk to him about the rent money. I needed more time.

I slid open the door to the training room and immediately wished I hadn't. It was the last thing I wanted to see today- or any day. I mean, what guy wants to walk in on their little brother having sex...and with a guy?

With Naruto!

I stood at the foot of the door, paralyzed. Sasuke and Naruto screamed and stared back at me, their sweaty faces suddenly gone pale. I moved my lips soundlesslyand tried vainly to speak. I detached my hand from the door and calmly walked away, breaking into a run halfway down the hall.

Stopping only to slide open the door to the courtyard, I kept running until I reached a long-sinced abandoned fish pond. I dropped on my knees and let it all out. Every single tear, every ounce of of built up rage. I had now lost the only thing that kept me alive. The only thing that kept me alive. The only thing that kept me going. My hopes of restoring my beloved Uchiha Clan. Gone. I couldn't do it, I didn't like girls. I had been hoping Sasuke could find himself a nice girl, get married, and have kids. But we both had to turn out the same way. I longed to hold one of Sasuke's kids in my arms. I longed to hold Deidara in my arms but he still had feelings for Sasori and I could do nothing to change that. No Deidara, no Uchiha Clan. Nothing. Nothing to live for.

I could hear footsteps. Running footsteps. I looked around and saw Sasuke running towards me. I turned away, not wanting him to see me cry.

"'Tachi! You should've knocked! But why'd you leave? Naruto thought you were mad or something. He's gone home...I thought you knew about me and Naruto!" Sasuke said, panting and trying to catch his breath.

"No, I didn't," I said softly, still not facing him. I stood up, keeping my face hidden all the while.

Sasuke laughed. "Well now you do..."

I nodded. "Yeah," I responded weakly.

Sasuke seemed to notice nothing and began to talk about something that had to do with him and Naruto. I wasn't listening, just letting his words wash over me like water.

"You should get a boyfriend too, you know..." Sasuke said. "And I know what you did a while ago with that blonde guy..."

He began to laugh.

"WILL YOU STOP LAUGHING?!" I roared, turning around to face him.

Sasuke's smile faultered. "Hey! Hey! Calm down, jeez. I didn't know you were so touchy about your sex life!"

"It's not that!" I screamed.

Sasuke backed away. "What the fuck is wrong with you?!" I couldn't do it. I couldn't tell him, it wasn't fair to him or Naruto. I couldn't- I wouldn't.

"J-Just leave me alone!" I yelled, quickly walking away from him across the courtyard.

He grabbed my arm tightly and something inside me broke. I wheeled around and punched him in the face. I felt my fist hit his nose nad he released me instantly, falling back to the ground with a thud. Blood spurted from his nose and dribbled down his chin. A blind fury possessed me and I grabbed him by the collar, pulling him to his feet with ease. My face was inches from his. He looked back at me, his eyes wide with fear; his face showed nothing but confusion.

"Leave me alone! Don't you fucking touch me!" I yelled in his face, shaking him.

He tried to free himself resulting in another punch to the face. He groaned in pain and I let him drop back to the ground where he lay, bleeding.

I turned around and began to walk away.

"Itachi!" Sasuke called.

"I don't care!" I yelled, not stopping.

He called out again but my attention was focused elsewhere. How could he be so happy? We had both seen the entire clan die before our eyes and I was the screwed up one? I couldn't take this any longer! No more, no more, no MORE! I HATED THIS! I HATED EVERYONE AND EVERYTHING! IT WASN'T FAIR! NO, NO, NO, NO!

I opened the gates to the manor and left. They closed behind me wth a loud clang. As i walked away, I could see that the sky was dark. The weather had been bad lately.

I stood for a while, looking up at the rain clouds in the sky. A breeze made my hair dance. Everything was worthless now.

I began to walk again, making a turn. It was the way my apartment. I hoped Sasuke had gotten a good last glimpse at me.

The cold breeze clawed at my skin and made me shiver. It was only a reflex, however. I was so angry that I was impervious to the bitter cold. For a moment, I could've sworn I heard someone calling my name but it might've been the wind. I kept walking.

I couldn't do it anymore. I just couldn't. I hade no purpose in this life. All these years I was still alive because of a self-given empty promise. All I wanted was to see my family again.

And I would...

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Dun, dun, dun!!! Short, I know but how was it :D R&R please? Thanks! :)