I wandered around town for a long time after that.
Surely I had no clue on what he was going to do but I did know he was not the same Itachi I once knew.
The kind, peace loving Itachi who cared deeply for the clan, his parents and most of all for his little brother Sasuke.
My hands tightened into fists as I thought about it.
Had he been truthful had he really done what he did to see how strong he was.
I shook my head in denial, there was no way he was like that.
My feet dragged me along as I was lost in thought to the river that ran just outside the village.
Staring once more at my reflection my eyes now saddened, my long hair slipping down my face.
I grabbed the loose strands of my hair tightly, I had only grown it this long as a tribute, a reminder.
My hair had always been a short bob when I was younger, it was simply more convenient that way.
Shisui once told me I would be prettier if I grew it longer, at that time I only smacked him offended by his words, but now my long hair reminded me of him in a comforting way like he would always be there whether I could see him or not.
A lone tear slid down my cheek as I reminiscent.
Rising from the floor I dusted myself off and shook my head wiping the stray tear from my face.
I refused to be like this, reduced to tears so easily.
Turning on my heel I sprinted back to the village and back to the tea shop.
The shinobi had not yet left but did not look up as I entered.
"Tohru" Nagami said surprised.
"Why are you back?" she asked in wonder.
Pretending to look around I answered "I lost something" the lie was so plain that I did not understand how she did not see through it.
Getting on my hands and knees I crawled under the table pretending to search for it.
The men had not yet stopped their conversation.
"Jinchūriki, what do they want from them" One asked in a hushed whisper.
The other merely shrugged his shoulders "I dunno" he answered obviously telling the truth.
Crawling from underneath the table I stood straight looking around once more before hanging my shoulders in fake defeat.
"Can't find it" Nagami asked placing her hand on my shoulder.
I shook my head "I guess I lost is elsewhere" I said in a monotone voice.
Her hand left my shoulder and she smiled "If I find something I will let you know.
I nodded smiling back at her "Thanks Nagami" I said as I turned to leave.
My head pounded as I tried to figure out what they had planned for the tailed beasts, no good could come from them.
Surely I had no idea where they had been spotted but the only one I knew of was the one from my village, but I was banished from there, was I really going to risk returning there knowing that I would risk my life.
Did I really want to confront him that bad.
I slept very little that night, I tossed and turned to no avail, sleep would just not come to me.
There was a nagging sensation in my stomach.
Sitting up I switched on a light and threw my legs over the edge of the bed.
Rubbing my eyes I sighed softly.
Extending my hand to the nightstand I opened the door, softly pressing my hand to the back to slide the extra panel out of the way.
Grabbing onto what was behind it, pulling it out and laying it down on my lap.
Smiling softly down at the picture a comfort feeling spread through me.
The picture was of Shisui, Itachi and me.
Shisui had his arm wrapped around my shoulder while my hand latched onto Itachi's.
When the picture had been taken it had been a light and carefree day, it was now clouded by dark and painful memories.
My finger followed the contours of his face and suddenly I made up my mind.
I would find him and I would confront him no matter what the cost.
Deciding to leave in the morning I placed the picture back where I had hidden it before.
Laying back down and closing my eyes, I soon fell into a restless slumber.