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Chapter One: You Raise Me Up
Itachi and Mizuki grew up together over the years. Itachi every year older began to look more and more like his father. Meanwhile Mizuki was like no other Uchiha ever seen before. She had long curly plum black hair that cascaded well past her shoulder blades and deep plum colored eyes that were almost hidden behind ridiculously long lashes. Her skin was as fair as the snow fall on the day she was born. She was usually taller than most other girls her age with a lean slender yet toned build.
Throughout their years together Itachi tried in vein to hide his affections for Mizuki. He would always catch himself doing things that were from when they played as children. Like whenever she would fall down or the other kids would pick on her and make her cry, Itachi would be there to beat them up and then offer her his sleeve to dry her tears on. When they started school together they would train and do their homework together, and whenever her hair would fall out of her ponytail he would always stop everything, give the strand a tug, and then place it behind her ear and smile at her. While in the academy together he would get ragingly jealous of the other boys that would openly show their attraction for her. She would always use the same empty smile and tell them she just wasn't interested and she needed to focus on her studies. She didn't mind that thought because she constantly studied with Itachi, and he didn't know but she really liked him only. This was because whenever she would try and talk to him about he was so intimidating to her that all she could do was twirl her hair around her finger and talk about something completely random. He had always thought this strange because she didn't act that way when she talked to the other boys in class. He thought maybe it was something about him, but couldn't quit figure it out. It would take him a few more years before he would understand girls enough to know why she acted that way around him only.
Itachi was a natural born ninja and techniques came easily to him, but no matter what she wouldn't be left behind by him. Her whole life had been spent at his side and even though they were older now she still refused to let anyone else take her place. She would study night and day for exams, but she still wanted to make sure that she never out shown Itachi. He was the clan's future heir, and certain things came natural to her as well but she felt it was her place to make him look better. So it was only natural when they graduated the academy and became genin that they were on a team together. Everyone knew how well they worked together, she had the best chakra control and he was the best in their class with techniques and jutsu. Her mentors and Itachi all knew that one day if she worked at it she would be a great medic-nin.
At 7 years old Itachi had the shock of his life thus far, an addition to the family would be coming. As soon as Sasuke took his first glimpse at the world Itachi immediately fell in love with him. Sasuke just looked up at him and smiled and reached his hand out instinctively to hold his brother. It was beautiful and Itachi finally felt like there would be someone in the family that wasn't just looking at his potential, but at his character. It wasn't long and Mizuki loved Sasuke too. Not long after Sasuke was born Mizuki was also expecting an addition to her family. Nine months later she was at her mother's side welcoming her little brother to the world. This time her father got to be there for the birth of one of his children. They all agreed and named him Kenji. Life went on and for a while they all lived together happily. But like all things in life happily ever after doesn't happen till the end of the story and with all this success in their lives they naturally felt that some storm was brewing and heading their way.
It wasn't long and Itachi and Mizuki were now both 12. They had passed their chuunin and jounin test and were both about to be indoctrinated into the ANBU black ops. Itachi quickly made captain in ANBU and Mizuki now his answered to him. They had grown up together for 12 years now and still Itachi was no better at speaking with Mizuki then when they were infants. He maintained all his same mannerisms with her though. If she fell he was there to make it better, and now when he would replace her fallen strand of hair behind her ear he would brush the back of his fingers against her cheek. This would make her flush and turn red; she would instantly have to turn her face away from him so he wouldn't see. His father would notice this and tell his son he was being foolish and revealing weakness, but Itachi didn't care. Weakness or not he would always be there to protect Mizuki of that he was sure. Today he decided would be different from the rest they have shared together thus far. Enough time had been spent with him being to afraid to tell her exactly how he felt about her. Today would be the day he would tell his secret crush how much he cared for her and how beautiful he thought she was, and hopefully he would get to ask her on their first date.
Mizuki uh…hi how are you doing?
I'm fine thanks Itachi. "She waited while he scratched his head seemingly looking for something to say."
Um do you want to ask me something Itachi you're acting kinda weird. "giggle"
"Her laugh was so cute it made him blush." Um yeah I um wanted to see what you were doing this weekend. Since we have some time off that is.
Oh nothing yet I guess I kinda forgot about it. "giggle" Why do you ask?
Hehe um yeah I ask cause I.. I.. I guess I wanted to see if you would have dinner with me um Saturday night and maybe go see that new movie that just came out. "Oh god what if she say's no I'll be so embarrassed."
Why Itachi Uchiha are you asking me on a date?
I know you usually tell guys no, but I just thought since we don't have school anymore and there was some time off……
Itachi I would love to have dinner with you. Next time though don't take years to ask me out. I'll see you at 6 o'clock then. Is that good for you?
Yeah yes 6 is great. "He sighed in relief that was way easier then he thought it would be. What did she mean don't wait years to ask her out again. Had she been telling those guys no all this time waiting for him to ask her?" I can be such an idiot for a genius sometimes.
Mizuki walking home with a skip in her step today, he had finally asked her out on a date. She had been waiting for this day since their academy years together when all the other village boys started to notice her and ask her out. None of them were Itachi though and he was all she wanted. She quickly ran up to her room started blasting her new favorite C.D. and began looking through her closet trying to decide what to wear on her very first date. She called down to her mom who came running up quickly expecting to see her daughter bloodied and injured. What she saw was much different; Mizuki was on the floor of her closet crying.
Dear what is wrong?
I finally got a date with Itachi and have nothing nice to wear? "Sobs" Mom what am I going to do?
I know we'll just have to take you shopping tomorrow. How does that sound sweety?
Really mom that would be so great. "She began to jump in the air for joy and ran to her mom and gave her a huge hug."
What's going on up here? I heard a ruckus. "Mizuki's dad came running up to make sure his girls were ok."
Hunny your beautiful daughter has her first date this weekend with Itachi Uchiha. We were just deciding that she doesn't have anything appropriate to wear.
Well why don't you girls go shopping tomorrow then. Although you know I think you would look beautiful in burlap sac sweety.
That's such a dad thing to say, but thanks dad mom and I already decided to go shopping.
They all hugged and went down stairs to have dinner and talk about how Saturday would go. Of course Mizuki's father was a traditional man and would require Itachi to come in and have a "chat" with him about his intentions. Mizuki begged him not to take it too far and not to scare Itachi. After all even though they have known each other since they were born her dad was often on missions and hasn't spent hardly any time around Itachi really. They all decided that was okay and her father decided he was a good enough man to take his daughter out; he was an ANBU black ops captain after all and they had always been on teams together and kept Mizuki safe. The next morning came and the girls got up early and got ready they left and had breakfast out leaving a note for her dad to "fend for himself" and that they would be back in time to make dinner. While they were out they encountered some of Mizuki's girl friends from the academy. They stuck together and helped her find the perfect outfit. It was an angled lavender spaghetti strapped dress that came up high on her left thigh and down to her right knee. She also bought a pair knee high black leather high heel boots and a silver necklace that was three circles spaced equally by silver chain that wrapped around her collar bone.
They got home early after having great success finding the right outfit. She showed it off to her dad who was just a little worried that it was too revealing for a young girl. Mai assured him that it was ok and that their daughter looked so beautiful in it. Her mom got right to making dinner and they talked a little more on how tomorrow would. Itachi would get there at 6 sharp come in sit at the table where they would have some tea together. When they were finished Mizuki's dad would excuse the girls and have his "chat" with Itachi once he was satisfied they would call the girls back in and mom and dad would walk them to the door and announce that Mizuki had to be back by 10 and no later.
Saturday couldn't come fast enough for either Mizuki or Itachi. He had gone through much of the same preparations as his date, but his mom made him do this. They had got him some nice black slacks and a dark plum colored button up shirt with a black blazer. Itachi's mom doted over how handsome he looked and Sasuke was running around the house making fun of him. Fugaku was the only one not so excited he thought his foolish son was wasting his time indulging in trivial things, but when the time came he still saw him off and told him to behave and be respectful to Mizuki's parents.
Mizuki's mom had done her hair for her and her make-up while Kenji was running around the room. He was almost as excited as they were. She was still young so her mom didn't want to over do it, after all young men don't like too much make-up. She just did some light shadow work to her daughter's upper lid to play up her eyes, some black massacre, and a light pink lip gloss. Mizuki had her usually curls of plum black hair down with a few pieces shaping her face. It was a contrast to how Itachi usually saw her with her up and out of her face. Mai placed the necklace they bought the day before around her daughter's neck when a light rapping on the door could be heard from downstairs. Kenji ran downstairs to go greet Itachi ahead of Mizuki and their mom.
Don't worry girls I got it. "Mizuki's dad yelled upstairs." Kenji, go to your room ok. "The boy did as he was told." Hello Itachi it's nice to see you again, please come in they will down in a second.
Thank you ser, it's good to see you too, are you glad to be having a break from missions for a little while?
Yes I suppose. It gives me more time to spend with my family, but every shinobi I guess gets restless after a while.
Yes I suppose so.
"Mai came down the stairs first followed closely by Mizuki. Itachi watched and his mouth almost fell open at the sight of her. He always knew she was very pretty, but he never thought she looked anything like the beauty that stood in front of him now. He caught himself and quickly handed her some lotus blossoms he had picked up on his way over. He remembered they were her favorite even though she had only seen them in books. They don't grow in the area well, which is why when he saw them he had to get her some it was a rare opportunity."
Here I found these in the flower shop on my way over. They don't grow around here so when I saw them I remembered that you liked them.
Thank you Itachi that's so sweet I've only seen these in books. I was beginning to think they didn't really exist.
Alright kids why don't you come in and have some tea real quick. "Mizuki's mom kept to their plan arranged yesterday."
Of course our reservation isn't until 6:45.
They all sat around the table Mizuki taking a seat next the Itachi across from her parents. Mai served them hot chai tea and Itachi being the well mannered man that he is graciously accepted and drank it all. Once they were all done her dad moved into his part in the plan.
Ladies won't you please excuse the two of us for a moment.
Of course dad, but remember….
I know.
It only took a few seconds and Itachi and Mizuki's father were no alone in the dining room.
So Itachi I trust you knew this part was coming when you asked my daughter out tonight.
Yes of course ser.
Good then I don't need to remind you that Mizuki is very precious to us and her well being is our top priority.
I understand ser. Mizuki is very precious to me as well I would never let anything ill happen to her not on my watch. We've been on teams together for many years and I take it very serious to keep her safe.
Good well I believe you and you have done a wonderful job. You two have been on some very dangerous missions lately and she never comes home with so much as a scratch. I look very highly on that. I think you're a good man Itachi and an even better shinobi. You'll make a great clan leader one day I'm sure of it.
Thank you ser, I hope Mizuki will still be apart of my life for that. If I may say so boldly.
You may, okay girls I think it's time we let them get going. I don't want to be the one to make you late.
Itachi stood and bowed respectfully and thanked them again for the tea. Once the formalities were done they were off and out the door. Her parents watched at the door waving until they were out of site. Mai took the flowers Itachi had gotten and promptly put them in some warm water. Her husband came up behind her and hugged her gently and released a sigh. They grow up so quickly they both thought in unison.
I hope my dad wasn't too hard on you. He can be over protective sometimes.
No he wasn't hard at all. I was expecting it anyways. I supposed any good father would have done the same.
"giggle" I suppose so. So where are we going if I may ask.
You know that new place that just opened in the village, it's known for its foreign food? Well I though we might try it out. See what all the fuss is about I guess.
That's sounds great I've been wanting to try it. I love to try new things.
They got to the restaurant on time and the hostess quickly sat them. They had a quite booth to the left in the restaurant with windows behind them. The view was beautiful they could see the streets lit up and festival banners all around. There were a few people walking around outside, and they were all mostly couples holding hands and smiling. They chatted idly about things like there missions together, their childhood, their families. Their waiter came around periodically asked them for their orders, if they liked everything, if they needed anything else. They each tried some cuisine originating from Sunagakura. He liked it all, but she thought her entre was a little too spicy. When the waiter came back he asked them if they wanted dessert. Itachi immediately ordered for the both of them, a chocolate brownie with a scoop of vanilla ice cream and hot fudge. He knew that it was her favorite dessert and wanted to treat her. They never indulge in anything because they are shinobe, but tonight was different tonight they were just a man and woman on a date.
I'm surprised you remember, I love brownies and ice cream. But we never get to have any cause good shinobe….
Can't indulge "he interrupted".
Haha yes.
Thank you for dinner tonight Itachi it was wonderful. It's only eight are we still going to see a movie?
Yes I thought we might see that new comedy that just came out. It's supposed to be very funny. Unless you would like to see something else.
No that would be great we hardly ever have anything good to laugh at a funny movie would be great.
Well then I'll get the check and we can get going.
The waiter brought out the check and handed it to Itachi. Mizuki got a glimpse of it and noticed it was over a hundred dollars. She knew he would have enough money, they both would have they make enough from all their missions. Clan pride is so high right now they are always on missions and never take any time for themselves. Tonight was different and she could feel the difference between them. She felt like they were a normal couple, and she enjoyed it, it was something she could get used to. He had paid the check quickly and they got up together leaving a hefty tip on the table. They left hand in hand, much to Mizuki's surprise, and walked briskly to the theater. The movie started in 15 minutes so he bought the tickets and they went strait to theater room and sat in the first available seats. The theater was packed and the credits were already rolling. Itachi was stiff at first like he didn't know how to get comfortable sitting so close to her. He had his arm up on the armrest and she lifted her arm next to his and took his hand in hers. He seemed shocked at first but quickly relaxed and held her hand back.
The movie was only an hour and 20 minutes long so she knew they would have enough time to get her back home. About half way through the movie Itachi began to look around a little. Everyone was laughing and he noticed there were a lot of couples in the room. He quickly noticed all the guys had their arms around their dates. Maybe this was something he should try but he had no idea how to do something like that. After some thought all he could decide was that he should just do it and see how she reacts. He let go of her hand and she quickly looked up at him, and as she was watching him he reached his arm around her and placed his hand softly on her shoulder. He shocked her once again but she quickly adjusted and nestled closer to him resting her head on his shoulder. The rest of the movie was great for both of them even though either of them hardly even paid attention to it.
Once the movie was over they walked out laughing together still holding hands. The night had been like a dream only better, but now it was over and they were in a rush to get her home on time. This was there first date and no time to worry or disappoint her parents. They laughed and held her hands all the way to her door.
Thank you again Itachi for everything. I had a great time. "She said this blushing twirling her hair around her finger in her typical shy manner, trying all the while to not look directly at."
Me too, I mean I had a great time with you tonight. Um I hope we can do this again sometime.
I would really like that. "She could finally bring herself to look into his eyes. They were so captivating and it took all she had not to get lost in them and that moment."
She started to turn and open the door, but then she stopped. She turned on her heel, grabbed his arm, leaned forward and gave him a feather light kiss on his cheek. It turned both of their cheeks cherry red and she turned again said thank you and walked inside her house. Once she closed the door she called to her parents that she was home and went up stairs to go to bed. Itachi still stood outside with his hand on the spot she kissed him and tried to engrave every sense and emotion of that moment into his mind. He could still feel the heat in his cheeks as he finally turned and walked home.
