Thank you for the reviews! Btw…I wrote another one shot. Please check it out. It's KakaHina…I don't know what's the matter with me but I have this plot in my head and I just wanna write it. (The Girl who Skipped through Time)
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Chapter Thirty Four
(f) "Onii-san." Young Sasuke barged into his brother's room carrying a black shirt on his hands. He lifted it up for his brother to see, wanting to get his brother's attention. Itachi was cleaning his katana while sitting crossed legged on the floor. He stopped when he noticed his brother and his eyes lands on the shirt.
Sasuke waited for the older boy to recognize it.
"That's my shirt."
"Hai…can I borrow this Onii-san?"
"You can have it."
Sasuke looked thoughtful for a moment. Looking down on the shirt, he bit the inside of his cheek. "Kaa-san is always right." Slowly, he placed he shirt on Itachi's bed. "I changed my mind Nii-san. I don't want the shirt."
Itachi frowned. "Why the sudden change of mind?"
"Kaa-san said that you would always give me what I want…that you would always put me ahead of you." Sasuke explained, forehead creased in deep thought. Plopping next to his brother, he crossed his legs just like the older man. "You don't even ask me why I borrow your things. You just give them to me."
"Is that a bad thing?" Itachi asked, amused at the young boy's perspective. Sasuke never ceased to amaze him sometimes.
"Yes and No."
"Why?"
"You always put me ahead of you…you don't think for yourself." Sasuke answered genuinely. "I want that shirt…" He pointed at the clothing to emphasize his point." But I forgot to ask you if you still like that…because you will give it to me without question. Then…it's good for me and bad for you."
Itachi chuckled and sheathed his katana. Putting it under the bed, he looked at his seven year old brother. "But that's what brothers do. We share."
"But there are things that we can't share…right Nii-san?"
"Right…" (f)
Itachi let Hinata go and his eyes roamed the dark clearing. His brother was good. He never even felt any chakra signature around except for Hinata's. Finally, he spotted a masked Anbu crouching on a branch, just above their heads.
The red, glowing eyes also indicates that Sasuke's sharingan was activated.
Itachi clicked his tongue. He should have never visited Hinata in the first place. He doesn't need any commotion right now.
"Sasuke…"
"Itachi." The younger Uchiha spat the name as he landed in front of them. "Hinata…get away from that traitor."
"Sasuke-kun…" Hinata's face showed fear. "Ano…l-let Itachi go. He just came to visit and—"
"Is this some kind of joke Hinata?" Sasuke growled, pointing his katana at his older brother. What was the meaning of all this? Why are they holding each other so close like... "That man kidnapped you and forced you to join the Akatsuki for more than a year." Leaping closer, he grabbed Hinata's arms and pulled her to him.
Itachi took a step back.
Placing Hinata behind him, he took off his Anbu mask and threw it on the ground. "She's mine. You can't take her away from me again." Sasuke's tomoe spun like crazy as he looked at his brother. " Activate your fucking jutsu inside me.I don't care. If I die…I'm going to make sure you die with me."
"Sasuke…" Hinata grabbed his vest. "Let's go back…I'm going back—"
"I just killed one of your members…" Sasuke stated, his grip tightening around Hinata's arm. It was the truth. He just came from a mission and encountered the crazy Deidara on his way back. It was an unexpected meeting but killing an Akatsuki was not a bad thing. "And it won't be long before you will follow that lunatic's footsteps."
"Deidara-san…?" Hinata's mouth gaped; images of the talkative blonde filled her head. "You killed Deidara-san?"
"You killed Deidara…" Itachi repeated, sharingan also activating. Sasuke was letting his anger cloud his senses…he must not be caught off guard.
"Blew him to bits." The younger Uchiha clarified. "Now…do you think that I'm still a weakling Nii-san?"
"Sasuke-kun…let's go back." Hinata almost pleaded, pulling his gray Anbu vest. This was not going well…and Hinata knew she was partly at fault. She shouldn't have run after Itachi…she should have let him go. Blinking her eyes to ease the sting from the blood- for the she was still bleeding from her wound, Hinata tried to get the younger Uchiha's attention.
"No…I'm going to finish this tonight Hina. Everything's going to end here." Sasuke looked into her eyes. For a second, he allowed her see the pain and sadness on his face. "Is something going on between you two Hinata?" He saw how she clung to him…he saw how his brother pulled her close—the very same way he usually does when she's with him.
"Sasuke…"
"You used to hold me that way…" He told her in a low voice. A few seconds later, he masked his features again. He should finish this once and for all. He was tired of always getting bested by Itachi…he was tired of him taking everything that was precious to him.
"Sasuke-kun….please don'—"
"Sharingan!"
Itachi looked in surprised horror as Hinata plopped to the ground. She was unconscious and he knew that Sasuke used his Kekkei Genkai on her. "What did you do?" He asked as his tomoe began to spin. This was getting out of hand. He should not even be here right now in the first place.
"I just want to leave her out of this…before I kill you."
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Hinata gasped as she opened her eyes and rose from whatever material she was lying upon. Breathing heavily, she looked around only to be pushed back to bed by a worried Neji.
"Hinata-sama."
"Nii-san? Where am I?" She looked around again, knowing the answer as she saw the mint colored curtains and the steel bed. "Hospital…" she muttered, not minding the ache on her head. Her forehead was bandanged when she touched it, making her wonder how long she has been unconscious. "How long…?"
"Three days." Neji answered, grim faced.
That made her jump.
Neji pulled the girl back again on the mattress. She was wearing nothing but her green hospital robes and never in a lifetime would he allow her to leave wearing that. Besides, Ino and Tsunade's instructions were clear.
Don't let her leave.
"Whoa…calm down Hinata-sama." Neji held her arm firmly. "You cannot leave yet. You still have th—"
"What happened to Sasuke and Itachi?" She asked, voice in panic and eyes wide for what horrible news her Nii-san might say. This is bad…it has been three days. Did the Uchiha brothers…?
"Sasuke's fine." Neji looked at her cousin and can't help but wonder why instead of asking only for Sasuke, she has to ask about the Akatsuki rebel. What happened three days ago has turned the village upside down. Good thing matters were taken care of…
"How about the Akatsuki?" Hinata asked again, this time, she has grabbed her cousin's collar unconsciously.
"In bad shape."
"What do you mean?"
"That night when you went unconscious—when Sasuke and his brother fought. They were intercepted by Kakashi and Gai sensei…along with the other high ranked jounins and Anbu. I am with the Anbu." Neji paused, easing the girl back down to bed. "Hinata-sama…why are you present in that clearing when it happened anyway? Have Akatsuki tried to kidnap you again?"
"Then what Nii-san?" The girl insisted, not even bothering to answer Neji's last question.
"We managed to capture Uchiha Itachi."
Hinata froze.
"But I think it was because he did not fight back. I knew it would be hard if he did. I mean, he was an S-class nin and a genius. "Neji frowned, wondering why Hinata was acting weird. "Right now, he is in Anbu custody. High security guar—Hinata-sama!"
Hinata leaped from the bed and kicked the window open. She needs to talk to lady Tsunade…she needs to talk to Itachi. It was her fault Sasuke saw him. It was her fault he has to get caught. It was her fault—
She began to cry.
"Hinata-sama!" Neji tried to grab her but failed. The Hyuga girl has already leaped out of the window without even looking back at him. Blinking in surprise for Hinata's weird behavior, the prodigy leaped out of the window too—following her trail.
Hinata ran and ran, not minding the curious stares of bystanders and other locals doing their everyday work. Willing her legs to carry her with haste like never before, she bounded through the rooftops. If they caught Itachi…they have to put him in trial.
And trial always means one thing for S-class missing nins…
Death.
When she arrived at the Hokage tower, she was interrupted by two Anbu guards. Thanking her training as an Akatsuki, she easily weaved past them and barged into Lady Tsunade's office. The Hokage was writing something on a piece of parchment and looked up to her in surprise. "Hinata…"
"I need to talk to you Hoka—"
"Hinata-sama!" Neji barged in too, wondering what on Earth was happening to his cousin right now. Giving an awkward bow to the lady sanin, he gestured to the blue haired girl. "I'm going to take her back—"
"Lady Tsunade…I need to talk to you." Hinata said, stepping back from her cousin. "You know what it is about."
Tsunade's lips were stretched into a thin line as a knowing expression passed on her ageless face. Giving the ex-heiress a look, she waved her hands dismissively at Neji's direction. "Neji…you're cousin and I have something to discuss…care to give us a moment?"
Neji looked stunned for a bit. "H-hai…of course."
"And please tell the Anbu guards outside to leave. Make a perimeter run around the office so no one can eavesdrop. Anyone who will be caught listening to our discussion would be punished by death. Can you make it clear to averyone Neji? "
"Hai Hokage-sama. I can make it crystal clear."
"Arigatou Neji. You may leave."
When the captain left, Tsunade eyed the Hyuga and her mint green hospital garb. "Is that the new fashion trend now?" She asked, but there was no trace of humor in her voice. "Looking at your…uhm…clothing. I assumed that you just came out of the hospital."
"What will happen to Itachi?" She deadpanned.
"Trial." Tsunade watched her closely. "Like everyone else."
"But—"
Tsunade silenced the girl with a glare. "It was not on his mission to get caught Hinata. We did not talked about him giving you late night visits. It was his own choice…It was his own risk." Rubbing a throbbing nerve near her chin, Tsunade gestured for her to sit. "I will do what I can…but I want you to know that I am not always at power here. We have the council. We have the elders…we have to take their opinion seriously too."
"But he is not a real ro—"
"I know. I have been aware of that years before you."
"Then how can you let it be this way Hokage-sama?" Hinata gritted her teeth. Tears were falling from her eyes so she wiped them away with her palm. She hates feeling so useless…
"Because he asked me to. He doesn't want his cover to be blown Hinata. He wants to complete his mission to the death. I want to interfere…for I am not a heartless hag like you think I am." Tsunade continued. "I recognize his suffering…his sacrifice…but Itachi knew the risk upon accepting his fate the night he killed his clan Hinata…he knew the consequences."
"I want to…help him." Hinata whispered.
"Believe me…I want to help him too."
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Here ends the chapter...I want to write a longer chap but I have classes. Urgh...I'll update as soon as I can though. I want to finish this fic so bad...for I am excited to continue my one shots.
Reviews...I need them. It's good to know what my dear readers are thinking before I can make up my mind about the ending. To be honest...I am as confused as you guys...I love the Uchiha brothers too much.
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