A big hug to Sesshou's ward, Audrianne, and the Guest who took a moment to let me know I'm not the only one who still enjoys some Kago-love! Seriously, thank you.
Disclaimer: I suppose since these are required, I must say, "I do not own anything of this fic but the idea!"
lxxx — revelations
Remember to keep your absolute focus on the academy, Itachi's mother often said. All the Uchiha children are known to excel in the shinobi ways.
All? Itachi would inquire. What happened to those unable to 'excel'?
The Uchiha matriarch always attempted at a smile for her young son before turning away. The Crow takes them. That was all she could ever utter, the words seemingly difficult for her.
The Crow…
It was fruitless for the inquisitive youth, Itachi, to prod his mother for further information on the matter. Of course going to his father yielded no results either. Fugaku nonchalantly waved him away at any mentions of the Crow. He claimed it was nothing for a boy of his aptitude to concern himself over.
But Itachi did care. Whenever the thoughts of the enigmatic Crow infiltrated his mind or a black bird flew within his vision, he subconsciously imagined lengthy black hair. Hair that was like his own but softer and more pleasant to touch. It made him feel something a dose stronger than nostalgia; as though he was trying to remember a person he had forgotten. Anytime he started to think deeper on the matter his head would develop a severe aching that didn't go away unless he stopped.
"Itachi!"
The only limit to our realization of tomorrow will be our doubts of today.
—Franklin D. Roosevelt
Author's Note: There is definitely going to be some more mini-chapters for "Revelations"! If you guys are particularly interested in this one let me know, and I'll place priority on it.