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Fallen Angels	By : memoriesofdarkness Category: Naruto > Yaoi - Male/Male > Itachi/Sasuke Views: 3603 -:- Recommendations : 0 -:- Currently Reading : 0
Disclaimer: I do not own Naruto, nor the characters from it. I do not make any money from the writing of this story.

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A/N: Grab your tissue box guys T.T
Uzumaki Naruto supported his weight against the outer wall of the Uchiha residence, as violent shudders continued to shake his whole frame. He was just beside the front door. But he hadn’t gone inside the house this time, because that would’ve meant breaching too much privacy. Or perhaps, he couldn’t go… because he’d heard every noise he wasn’t supposed to. The night was quiet, and the merciless wind had made him listen to the sounds that shouldn’t be exposed to a third person. He wanted to run. He wanted to hide. But his body was frozen. All his senses had mingled together, ignoring the constant begging of his mind to get away. It rooted his feet to the ground, forcing him to unwillingly become a part of a secret that wasn’t meant for him.
He regretted it.
He wanted to scream. But he couldn’t. Because right now he was a shinobi on a mission. A mission to protect the man he loved. And there was no way he could let his own selfishness mess that up.
His knees gave in. Slowly, his back slid down the wall and he flopped on the ground, hugging his knees close and hiding his face in between them. He tried his best to muffle the sobs. Yet the tears kept flowing.
Why does it hurt so much Sasuke…? I want to be happy for you, I really do. But it just hurts so fucking much!
He didn’t know how long he sat like that. His eyes had become red. His sleeves were wet and sticky with tears and snot. His body felt numb. And then, he felt a familiar chakra approaching the front door. The person stood right beside him, eyeing him silently. And he didn’t have to look up to know who it was. He chuckled with no trace of humor.
“Looks like I failed to keep my promise…” He raised his head and turned around to face the man standing next to him. “Isn’t that right… Itachi?”

Uchiha Itachi leaned against the doorframe and looked up, observing the sky. Naruto got up from the ground and brushed off the dirt clinging to his clothes.
“So…” He spoke again. “How long have you known I’m here?”
“Not long.” Itachi said with his eyes still gazing upward. “You masked your chakra very well. I suppose you lost control for moment just a while ago. That’s when I picked up.”
“Huh… I see.”
“Kakashi sent you, didn’t he?”
Naruto didn’t reply. Instead he observed the Uchiha. There seemed to be something vaguely different about his appearance. And suddenly he noticed it. The necklace he always wore seemed to be missing.
Did he take it off?...... Whatever! Not like it matters anyway…

“Well, I suppose it makes sense.” Itachi turned to look at the blonde. “I’m glad you’re here Naruto-kun.”
His lips turned upward into one of those mysterious smiles, and Naruto wondered what the Uchiha meant by those words.
“What do you mean?”
“I have a favor to ask of you.”
“A favor…?”
“Yes. But before that, I want to thank you… for taking care of him, for being there for him when no one else did. And I want you to know that you didn’t fail to keep your promise.”
“Didn’t fail, huh…?” This time he laughed louder, and it was full of all the pain and guilt he’d been carrying inside him. “He looked dead! Dead! Living his life like each day was a torture… And I couldn’t do anything! I was… I was so helpless…” his voice trailed off.
“…”
“And look at him now. That look on his face when he saw you today, it was like he suddenly remembered he was alive. I’ve never seen him look so… content.”
Naruto eyed the older Uchiha with hopeless despair. “It’s you. It’s always been you who saved him.” His eyes were tearing up again. “I couldn’t even take care of him. I couldn’t keep my promise.”
“That’s where you’re wrong…” Itachi spoke softly. “You did keep your promise. You were always taking care of him… even before you made me that promise. It’s because of you that he’s living a righteous life now. You’re the one who brought him back.”
“That sure is how it sounds like. But we both know the truth Itachi.” The blonde’s voice had reduced to whispers. “Everything he did… everything he does… it’s all for you. You are his purpose. That bastard… he lives solely for you!”
“As I lived for him…” Itachi smiled, sadness evident in his eyes. “But I’m the past Naruto-kun… A past that’s holding him back.”
“A past that’s keeping him alive!”
“Even so… he deserves to have a better life. Wouldn’t you agree?”
Naruto remained silent.
“Memories can give you strength, but they shouldn’t become your only means to live on. They entrap you within the past, never letting you escape.” Itachi stared at the horizon, but his eyes seemed to be looking at something else. “I don’t want to become a trap for him.”
“You want to become his strength…”
“I suppose you could say that’s my wishful thinking…” the Uchiha directed his eyes back to the blonde. “Naruto-kun, my brother has turned his back on the present. He lets his eyes wander around the past, but refuses to look ahead. He needs someone… who will guide him. Who will show him that there’s still so much life has to offer.”
“What if he refuses to let go?”
Itachi chuckled. “He’ll never let go.”
“But then-”
“That’s why I said I have a favor to ask of you.” He looked ahead. “I know this is selfish of me, but I must do this… for him.”
“What is it…?” Naruto asked, his voice quivering.
“Don’t give up on him…” Itachi lowered himself and sat on the floor, resting his head against the door. “It’s gonna be hard Naruto-kun. You cannot erase his past; neither can you make him forget it. He wants to be chained to his memories.” His voice was pained. “Had I been in his place, I suppose I’d want the same. He’ll never let go of me, like I never let go of him.”
“This is crazy! You love him, he loves you. It’s you who should be with him, not me!”
“I wish… I wish more than anything that I could.” He sighed, and Naruto saw as his fingers gripped the edge of the doorframe. “To be able to share a life with him… I wish I was that fortunate.”
“Sorry…”
“You have nothing to apologize. Fate had chosen this for us. There wasn’t anything we could do.”
“There must be some way-”
“No…” he whispered. “We cannot change what’s already been written.”
“… This is so unfair!”
“Naruto-kun… I’m requesting you. Don’t give up on my brother. I have no right to ask this of you, but still… I know you’re the only one who can cast away the shadow that looms over him. So please… save him. Help him carry my memories with pride. Bring light in his world of endless darkness.”
Naruto watched him with amazement. After all this time, even though their feelings were mutual, Itachi was still giving up everything for his brother’s best interest. And he finally understood… why Sasuke would never let go of him… why he’d always choose Itachi over everything and everyone. After all, a bond was only as strong as the persons sharing it.
He kneeled in front of the Uchiha. “Is this truly what you want?”
“What I truly want… is for him to be happy. That’s all.”
“Then I give you my word.”
Itachi felt like a huge burden was relieved from his chest. He took a deep breath. “Thank you… Naruto-kun.”
He looked at the horizon. The sky was slowly lighting up. “I must go to him.” he spoke again. “It’s almost dawn…”
Naruto understood what he meant. It was time for the Uchiha to leave. This time, for good. They both stood up from the ground, ready to go their separate ways. Then he saw the other reach his pocket and take out a folded piece of paper.
“I have one last thing to ask.” He motioned the blonde to take the paper. “Give it to him when he wakes up.”
“When he wakes up…?” Azure eyes widened. “Wait… he’s asleep?!”
“Yes…”
The blonde was speechless for a second. “You’re not gonna wake him up, are you?”
“Vivid memories are better than fading ones…” and with that Uchiha Itachi turned on his heel to go back inside.
“Itachi…?” Naruto called after him.
“… Yes?”
“I would never have given up on him, even if you hadn’t asked me to.”
Itachi turned his head back to look at the blonde, and smiled.
“I know…”

Sasuke…
He stared at the sleeping angel, peacefully lying on his bed. He was transfixed, unable to take his eyes off the other. Because he knew, this was going to the last memory he could take with him. The very last moments with his beloved. He moved closer until his feet carried him to the edge of the bed. Then he knelt down in front of his brother’s sleeping figure. Sunlight was seeping through the windows and the soft glow of the first ray reflected on their faces, giving their usually pale skin a beautiful gold-like aura. Right at this moment, they truly looked like two wingless angels shunned from heaven.

“Don’t go nii-san…”
“You know I have to, otouto. This is an important mission that nii-san must go on.”
“B-but it’s dangerous! What if nii-san doesn’t come back?”
“… ”
“Won’t you come back…?”
“… I-I’ll come back Sasuke.”
“Promise?”
“I promise.”

This is it little brother. There won’t be any more coming back.

He could feel the white light illuminating his body. It was only a matter of time now. He moved forward and took his brother’s hand in his own. He lowered his head to kiss the back of the hand, then pressed it to his cheek, feeling the warmth. And finally… he let go of his resolve. For the first time since his reincarnation, Uchiha Itachi started to cry. Pearl like drops of tears trickled down his chin and vanished into thin air. He could feel it. The call of afterlife. There was nothing that could keep him in the mortal world anymore. Nothing that could let him stay with his brother for just one more moment. And he hated it. He hated how cruel reality was. He hated how unreasonable life was. But there wasn’t a single thing he could do about it, other than accept his fate.
It’s time for you to make your own path now…

His eyes traced the shape of his brother’s face… the defined cheekbones, the sharp nose, the thin lips, the creamy white flesh, the ebony curls… he memorized every single detail. His whole body had become transparent now. But he didn’t pay attention. He kept his eyes fixed on only one person… and silently asked for his forgiveness.
I’m sorry Sasuke. I’m sorry for not letting you share my last moments. But… I don’t want you to remember me like this. No. I want you to remember me the way you saw us in that mirror last night. I want that to be your last memory of me. Not this… not some helpless soul fading away into nothingness…

He could feel it as his body started to dissolve into oblivion. He grasped the hand tighter, and bent down just slightly to rest his head on his brother’s chest. Yes, he could hear the heartbeat. The heart that belonged to him, the heart that he’d vowed to protect. The rhythmic sound was so soothing… so comforting to his soul. He stayed like that… with his eyes set on the other’s face and his head on his chest… and with their hands intertwined together.

“I love you Sasuke… I love you so much…”

He kept chanting until his voice faded away. He kept watching until his eyes withered away. He kept holding onto his brother… until his body slowly turned into ashes and drifted away with the wind.
And Uchiha Itachi disappeared from the face of earth, his soul travelling towards the spirit world… once and for all.

A/N: I started crying while writing this chapter :(
There will probably be two more chapters in this story, and then I'll be done. Feels kinda sad...
Anyway, thanks for reading! ^_^ Feedback is always welcome! <3
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