Warning: The same warning applies in this chapter as in the last. Underage noncon. Also lots of KisaIta in this chapter. Later chapters are going to include how their romance started.

Slender fingers trailed down a blue arm and over a bare chest. The hand was grasped in one much larger one and brought to a pair of blue lips. Itachi smiled from Kisame's chest, his head resting against Kisame's neck. Kisame's lips trailed over Itachi's fingers to his wrist, handling Itachi as if he was something breakable and priceless. He felt the young man shift and scoot up Kisame's body to press a kiss under his chin. The Kiri nin grinned and released Itachi's hand to wrap his arms around the slender body.

"You're cold, Itachi-san." Kisame mused, lips brushing Itachi's dark hair. Itachi hummed in agreement and pressed his lips against the man's skin. He heard Kisame chuckle and a large hand trailed down his back to cup his bottom. The Uchiha let out an approving sigh and wiggled in the man's grip.

"Impatient are we?" The man mused.

"Kisame..." Itachi sighed. The man sighed and his smirk grew. He flipped Itachi over so he was lying on the bed and Kisame was hovering over him.

"Yes, Itachi-san?" He leered and the Uchiha tilted his hips up his face taking on the most sinfully debauched pout Kisame had ever witnessed.

"Please..."

Kisame had always been a sucker for a pretty face.

"I love you..." These words were whispered raggedly against Kisame's neck as if they were to be that last words spoken. But weren't they? Itachi was leaving. Itachi was going to his death and Kisame could do nothing more than to pull the Uchiha into his arms and bury his face against his throat, fighting down tears. Itachi clung to him, eyes wide and glossy.

"Remember when we first me?" Kisame asked, lips pressed against Itachi's cheek. "How I told you you needed to be wary of me?" He felt Itachi nod and tightened his hold. "You were my one dream come true." Kisame continued, stroking Itachi's hair. "You are the most... frustrating, self sacrificing, pure hearted soul I have ever come across." He pressed kisses against Itachi's tear streaked face. "I love you, Itachi." He repeated it several times and pressed kisses with each confession.

"I-I'm sorry, Kisame." Itachi managed. "You deserved so much better." Kisame pulled away, cupping Itachi's face in his large palms.

"I had you." He grinned, eyes wet. "And that was the greatest gift of all."

Kisame's eyes flew open and he lay in his bed, staring at the empty space that Itachi used to occupy. He slowly reached forward and brushed his fingers over the long cold fabric. Itachi should be here. Had he made the right choice? Leaving Itachi behind? He pondered this all day and when Obito approached him saying that the shit was going to hit the fan soon, Kisame promised himself he would keep Itachi safe. Even if it killed him. Itachi would not suffer at the hands of Sasuke or Danzō ever again. Itachi would be free.

It seemed several of Sasuke's old classmates had taken a shine to Itachi. Sasuke learned that after witnessing the cruelty Sasuke and Kakashi had levied on Itachi, that they were going to make up for it in their own way. Hinata often greeted Itachi on the street, her smile soft and genuine when she spoke to the boy. Ino and Sakura seemed fascinated with Itachi's hair and more than once joined Karin with playing with it. Not that Itachi minded. Shikamaru seemed to find Itachi quite similar to himself...minus the lazy crankiness. He found reasons to stop by the compound and ask for the Uchiha's advice on a particularly difficult mission.

Lee found Itachi to be a pure youth and would randomly hug the boy and stare dramatically at him while declaring his will was purer than snow. Sasuke had to keep an eye on him. It was difficult to tell the difference between Lee's friendless and undying love. He already had to deal with Genma and Kakashi flirting with his brother. Neji also found a kindred spirit in Itachi and although not much for talk it was obvious he respected the Uchiha. Even Kiba was friendly with Itachi! And the guy was notorious for being an asshole.

Sasuke had no doubt Itachi was the more well received of the brother's. Sure he still had Ino and Sakura's approving glances but nothing beat an all together friendly Uchiha. Which Sasuke was not.

Itachi was sitting with Ten Ten, Hinata and Sai watching the other teenagers loudly train. Even Sasuke's team had joined. Of course it ended up turning into a mud wrestling match between Kiba and Suigetsu and of course Naruto and Ino were taking bets.

"They're very happy." Hinata stated with a smile and Ten Ten laughed.

"That's a word for it." She mused and Chouji slammed Juugo to the ground. Sai smiled that normal empty smile of his and Itachi had to fight down the temptation to ask about his days in ROOT. Instead, he cupped his chin in his palm and smiled as Naruto grabbed Sasuke by the scruff of the neck and throw him into a particularly wet puddle of mud. Ten Ten glanced to Itachi and grinned.

"Your brother seems annoyed." The Uchiha cocked his head and studied his sibling for a moment.

"Oh, he enjoys the attention." He replied smiling back. "He just won't admit it." Kiba approached the group and quickly headed to Hinata who looked on in interest as he came closer. Once he was right in front of her, the teen rubbed his muddy nose on her cheek and she laughed.

"Kiba!" She wiped at her cheek, blushing furiously. Kiba grinned and winked at her.

She took the mud off her chink and flung it at him as he yelped.

"I'm hit!" He dramatically grabbed his side. Laughing, Hinata sprung to her feet and chased after the boy. Ten Ten shook her head and lay back. Sai offered Itachi a smile.

"Your legs are hairless." He noted and Ten Ten looked from Itachi to Sai.

"SAI!" She laughed. Itachi self consciously ran a hand over his smooth legs.

"Body hair makes me uncomfortable." He admitted smiling slightly. Ten Ten snickered.

"I don't think Sasuke will appreciate you checking out his brother."

"Who's checking out Itachi?"

"Sai's checking out Itachi?"

"Sai you bastard! Don't try anything!"

Itachi sighed as several pairs of feet approached and Ten Ten groaned. Sai seemed amused. Itachi offered Sasuke a smile as the teen scowled at Sai. Sasuke turned back to Itachi with a slight smile before Itachi watched it fade.

"You have your meeting soon."

Sasuke was suspicious. Danzō had done...something to his brother. Perhaps Kakashi could help him figure it out.

The next few days consisted of Itachi visiting Danzō. Sasuke of course remained reluctant for Itachi to go but the argument about the Akatsuki had him sullenly letting him by. Everyday Itachi remembered more and Danzō had no doubt that the final memory remaining was very close to emerging. Currently, the boy sat on his lap, riding him as Danzō went over paperwork.

"What do you remember today?" The old man asked as he finished the final report. Itachi's breath hitched as the man shifted, orgasm approaching.

"My family suspects me. I can feel their stares on my back." Danzō hummed, pushing Itachi onto the desk, He sat between the boy's legs and placed gentle kisses on his pale stomach.

"What of your brother?" He questioned, kissing lower. Itachi tensed, a low sigh escaping his lips.

"He thinks I'm pale. He does not like me coming here." He let out a small moan as Danzō took him into his mouth. His arm fell over his head, covering his face to hide away from the man. It worked to smother to humiliating moans escaping him. he heard Danzō chuckle. Itachi considered telling him about the masked man and the man in the cloak. They appeared to know things he did not. Danzō knew of Shisui's death. He knew Itachi was aware of the eye he possessed. He knew the boy wanted to rip it out of his skull.

Danzō fondled Itachi with his free hand and felt the boy tense under him as his orgasm built. He pumped the boy, kissing up his chest and latching onto a nipple as the by arched with a cry, cumming in his hand.

"What will you do once you remember everything?" He asked after their session and once the boy was redressed.

"I have a contact who said he would be nearby if needed. I believe he will help me."

"You have your suspicions?"

Itachi closed his eyes and nodded.

"I do." The old man sighed and leaned in his seat.

"Within the week then. You will have to prepare fast." Itachi nodded at this, his expression schooled into indifference.

"I will." He bowed, eyes closed and the old man chuckled.

"See that you do, Uchiha. Konoha cannot afford a slip up."

Kakashi was there to greet Itachi as he exited the building. Naruto's mentor the Sannin Jiraya was in the village so the blonde had dragged Sasuke off to see him. This left Itachi to his own devices for the evening and Kakashi was quick to invite him to his apartment. Itachi accepted readily and followed the man away from Danzō's building. He did not notice the suspicious glare that Kakashi cast over his shoulder at the building as they walked away.

Guy, Genma and Tenzo met them at Kakashi's place with booze. It was like old times and predictably Genma quickly handed Itachi a drink and winked at him. The familiarity of it all was comforting to Itachi. Even the nasty drink reminded him of a better time. As he sat with Kakashi he went over his last preparations. If everything went as he dreaded they would he would need to flee. Perhaps these last few days could be dedicated to Sasuke. He could make up for the time they would lose when the hammer came down. Danzō promised him a head start before he needed to send his agents. Itachi would get away. There was no doubt. But would he want to?

When he bid Kakashi a goodnight he had no doubt the man had his suspicions. It would not matter soon. Soon it would be over. Itachi's vision shifted to him kneeling in a dimly lit room. The elder's sat before him, watching. Danzō's face was an impassive mask.

"You know your duty?"

"Yes."

"We the elder council shall give you your final mission. In three day's time, you will proceed to the Uchiha district and as the moon rises you will execute each and every member of the clan and your brother Sasuke shall be spared." The words rung heavy in Itachi's head as he voiced the affirmative.

His vision cleared and he was once again in his bed. For a moment he lay very still. Then the first tear came. It slid traitorously down his cheek and hung for a moment before falling and striking the ground. With that single tear the dam broke and sobs escaped the Uchiha as he buried his face in hand hands and wept. It seemed his suspicions proved to be true and the victory tasted bitter.

With Sasuke out with Naruto it proved only too easy to slip out and find his way to find his way to Danzō's house and as expected the man was up and waiting for him. He stared at the night sky, twiddling the raven figurine in a weathered hand.

"You will prepare yourself." He ordered after several minutes. He faced the boy who knelt low, face impassive as if had been the night he was given the order. "Once you have your memory of the slaying you will sever your ties here and leave. In three days, Itachi. You will make your final flight."