I do not own Sasuke Uchiha or the quote below. Any hint of OOCness of Mary-sueness is not intentional. Enjoy!

She generally gave herself very good advice (although she very seldom followed it).

~Alice's Adventures in Wonderland

Chapter title: The Dead, the Wicked, and the Lovely.

"You say that you love me," he stated, eyeing the expected visitor, "Is it true?"

The question echoed and bounced against the stone walls. Silenced reigned, as it was meant to, before her smooth voice took it's rightful place as ruler.

"No, Itachi." The said man raised a slender eyebrow.

"Why?"

"Because," she pressed her body against the ever stoic Uchiha, "If I said I loved you it would be a lie." She whispered these words, their lips merely inches apart. "Love is a lie," She explained, caressing his face, "but fascination is vivid." Her eyes lit up. "It's often mistaken for love, yes, but what I truly feel for you, Uchiha," she started playing with the looses strands of his hair framing his face, "is pure fascination; fixation, but not love." Her eyes darkened. "I'm no longer the fool who believes in love."

"I no longer fascinate you." It wasn't a question. The woman sighed.

"Once upon a dream, I suppose, but you're still a very interesting man, Love, just..." she grinned, "deader than you used to be. Luckily for me, someone juts as interesting, or perhaps more interesting than you has come along."

"So my little brother is your new play thing?" Her grin faded.

"Is that what you think I see you as?" She leaned her head against his chest. "I truly believed you were the one I was going to die with..."

He eyed her stoically, then grabbed her shoulders and shoved her b ck to where they were arms length apart.

"If you really are 'fascinated' with my brother, then protect him... even after you grow bored with him." Her gaze was blank at first , as if she had not registered his words. Then, her eyes were once again lit and a familiar grin slipped into place.

"Itachi dear, I believe it is safe to say that your brother will not grow boring any time soon." She swung her hands behind her back in a very childlike manner and spun around to leave. She stopped in her exit, a thought striking her. "Not with all the plans he's involved in..." she trailed off once more, as if coming to a final decision.

"Love, since this will be the last time I see you alive..." He blinked and she was in front of him again, stealing a quick kiss on the cheek. She nodded in satisfaction. he simply smirked at her childish behavior.

"Goodbye, Itachi Uchiha," she chided, making her way towards the exit. She casually looked back, a thing she was not used to doing, one last time.

"Oh and be a dear and take this message to Death for me: 'You're not welcoming me anytime soon'." And with that, she was gone.

Itachi Uchiha resumed his position in the stone chair with her grin still fresh in his mind as he waited for a much deserved Death.


One would think that he would have gotten used to her sudden appearances by now, and yet, Cheshire still manages to surprise the young Uchiha. Although, he would have to admit that Jugo was the most startled by her entrance. The sound of feet landing on the wooden railing and a low whistle was what first alerted them to her presence.

"He sure did a number on you, Uchiha," she chided, grinning down at him. Jugo, with a weary, almost frightened expression on his face, watched as all the birds that once kept his company flee from the girl besides him. Suigetsu smirked from his place sitting besides Sasuke's bed.

"Long time no see, sexy," he greeted, throwing a full shark toothed grin in her direction. She winked back at him and turned to Sasuke.

"Just thought you should know, love," she jumped down from the ledge and casually leaned on it, "that there are more leaves in the wood than usual."
Before her statement could be questioned, Karin chose that precise moment to burst through the door.

"Sasuke, wa-" She froze when she saw Cheshire. "Who the hell is that?!" She hastily pointed at Cheshire, looking to Sasuke for the answer. Instead of answering her, he returned his attention to Cheshire.

"Explain." She stuck her tongue out at him.

"You're no fun, Uchiha. Anyway, the Leaf are on the move, and it seems they've caught your scent. I'd get moving if I were you. But I wouldn't worry about them too much. Just get to where Itachi is and the Akatsuki will hold the Leaf back until you're finished with your little family feud."

"And who are you to tell him this, huh?" Karin sneered, "I was just about to tell him the Leaf were here too, y'know!" Cheshire grinned.

"Oh, but Sasuke and I are rather close, you see. After all, we did kiss on the first date." This statement did nothing to help Karin's anger.

"And how the hell do you know so much!?" Karin pointed an accusing finger at her again, "Is she part of the Akatsuki?" She looked towards Sasuke again. Ssauke closed his eyes in annoyance, and opened them only to give an accusingly look at Cheshire, she only grinned back at him.

"No," he replied, "She's just well informed." He sighed, "Although I'd rather you give your information in a way that wouldn't get others so riled up." He smirked as her grin simply grew wider out of amusement.

"It always is a pleasure messing with you, dearest."

He clicked his tongue. "I would ask you where Itachi is, but asking would be useless, right?" Her eyes lit up in response.

"You're learning, Uchiha," she praised him. "Anyway," she jumped back to the edge of the window and faced them, "I would start moving after all, " she eyed Sasuke coyly, "wouldn't want to keep big brother waiting, would we?" She made her exit through the window.

"Who the hell was that bitch?" Karin fumed.

"An acquaintance" Sasuke answered.

"His girlfriend," Suigetsu teased. The Uchiha chose to ignore the comment. Jugo shivered.

"She was... scary," he explained, looking out the window as if she would come back and rip his heart out.

"Scary or not, she's right," Sasuke shakily rose from the bed. "We need to move."

He smirked, his eyes lighting up with years of pent up blood lust.

"I wouldn't want to keep Itachi waiting."


It was midnight. They found each other without the aid of the moon's light. He sat silently by the waters edge, the only light source being the flickering flame of the lantern beside him. The flame created a ghastly reflection. Ghastly, but strangely beautiful beautiful. It was quiet, and he preferred it that way. He was not startled by the delicate arms that slid around his neck. He eyed the new reflection in the water.

"You came," he stated.

"You needed me," she replied.

"Not for much longer," he turned to look her in the eyes, "I can handle myself." She moved to sit besides him.

"Empty threats, love," she chided, focusing on her own weak reflection. "Besides, you wouldn't have come this far without me." He smirked.

"You always have the most interesting information, Allie." He did deny it.

"All the better to help you with my dear,"she teased, leaning on his shoulder. He remained indifferent. Her childish mood melted and she slipped into a more serious tone.

"This will end badly." He raised an eyebrow.

"You can predict the future now?"

"I know these things." Her tone was sharp.

"You can't stop me from getting my vengeance. My clan's vengeance," he stated coldly.

"But I can help, Madara," she countered with a warm voice. "Just tell me what to do and I will do it, love. All I want is for you to live a long and happy life so i can die with you; So we can die together. If that means vengeance then I will support you, but..." she trailed off, a worried look about her. "The path you are currently taking will lead to death. I know these things," she repeated, hugging his arm.

Madara Uchiha looked at the woman before him. The women that would do anything for him. The woman that is at his mercy, the woman who he has used countless times, the woman that has let herself be used. He looked at the woman who loved him, the woman who he did not love back. He closed his eyes and sighed
"Even you cannot change my mind, Allie." She pouted, returning to her earlier behavior. She pecked him on the cheek.

"In end dear," she leaned into him again, smiling, "Know that I love you."

Madara Uchiha didn't say it back.


AN:

Hey guys... I'm back. Yeah, it's been a little while, but just to let you know, the plot of this has actually developed a little bit since I first came up with the idea. I've developed a better back story for Cheshire/Allie (similar to the first one, but it makes more sense and has better reasoning behind it) and it has to do with all the information we learned from the war and shit. I'm also kinda waiting a bit for two things: Naruto ending and Christmas.

Naruto ending so I can get my ending together. I already pretty much have an ending, but the one I'm thinking of (that I like a lot) has to have something important happen that I'm really hoping happens (but I doubt many other people want it to happen).

Christmas because my parents are getting me a mine lil laptop of my own, so this should made me update faster and I will be able to type more.

Oh, and this chapter is a bit AU at some points, but if doesn't affect the plot that much.

Whelp, I think that's all I really want to say. Sorry again I'm late and thank you soooooo much for all the reviews and remember to leave more reviews to tell me what you think!

Peace Out Girl Scouts,

-Klu