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Fallen Angels	By : memoriesofdarkness Category: Naruto > Yaoi - Male/Male > Itachi/Sasuke Views: 3603 -:- Recommendations : 0 -:- Currently Reading : 0
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Soft chirping of birds. Light breeze caressing his hair. Rays of the morning sun warming his body.
What was missing? He was lying on the same bed he slept on every night. Everything was exactly the same as it always was. Then why did it feel like something wasn’t right? Like there should have been something else, or maybe… someone else. And then… he remembered. His eyes fluttered open. The blanket fell from his naked torso as he pushed himself to sit up on the bed. He ran his fingers through his hair, his eyes searching the room frantically. No. There was no sign of him. Everything was normal. Not a single reminder of last night being a reality.
“Itachi…” he whispered.
No reply.
“Itachi…!!” he shouted.
No reply.

Was he going mad? Had all this truly been a dream? No! The feeling was way too real to be a dream. He could still feel the other’s breath against his skin; he could still hear that soft voice calling out his name. But even if it all were true, he knew it was too late. His brother was long gone. And he couldn’t even be with him in those last moments.

“There’s no need for goodbyes Sasuke. Because our bond is never going to cease.”

No need for goodbyes. That’s what his brother had told him. And he truly wanted to believe those words. He wanted to believe that they’d never be separated. That their bond was strong enough to withstand anything. Every moment of the past night was so vivid in his memories, so clear before his eyes. But how could he be sure his mind hadn’t made all of that up?!

“YOU PROMISED ME! YOU PROMISED IT WON’T BE LIKE A DREAM!!”

His body jerked with the violent screams that left his lips. He gripped his hair, his eyes wide like saucers. It felt like someone was crushing all his bones one by one. He could feel the excruciating pain, but there was no wound. Not on the outside anyway. But inside, he’d started to bleed. Like someone was slicing through every inch of his skin in agonizingly slow motion. Like all his limbs were being torn apart. He gasped for air, the oxygen supplied by his lungs not nearly enough. The room was bright with sunlight, but all he could see was darkness. He felt devastated. He wanted to destroy everything.
He wanted to die.

“How am I going to believe aniki…? How am-”
He stopped mid sentence as he suddenly realized there was something around his neck. He felt the coldness of metal on his skin. His body began to tremble as he slowly brought his hand up to touch it.
Silver rings.
His eyes widened. Could it really be what he thought it was? He needed to confirm. But he was afraid to face the truth. What if it wasn’t that thing? His hopes were soaring up no matter how hard he tried to suppress them. And he was afraid that those hopes were gonna be crushed.
Slowly, cautiously… he let his feet touch the floor, then pulled himself up. He gripped the edge of the bedside table and tried to calm his nerves. The trembling was becoming uncontrollable. One step after another, his feet dragged him in front of the mirror. But he was still afraid to look. His breathing had quickened. He knew he had to do it. So with one long intake of breath, he looked up at the mirror.
And he saw it.
Around his neck was the necklace with three silver rings, the necklace his brother always wore. He touched it again with his fingertips, caressing the metal chain and the fading kiss marks on his skin. His vision was getting blurry. He closed his eyes and let the tears fall, and remembered the previous night.

“Sasuke…”
“I’m so proud of you…”
“You have no idea… how long I’ve been in love with you…”
“Say it otouto. Say the words I’ve been longing to hear…”
“You’re already mine. Don’t you know that… my precious little brother?”
“I was lonely without you too…”
“Death may have ended my life, but it can never break the bond we share.”
“Remember us…”

He remembered every single detail, every word, every moan, and every breath.

“It won’t be a dream. I promise you.”

His lips curved upward ever so slightly. His brother had kept his word.
“It wasn’t a dream…” he whispered.
Thank you, nii-san.

While he was absorbed in his own thoughts, he failed to notice the familiar pair of cerulean eyes that were watching him intently. Naruto had been watching him sleep, silently admiring the man from a distance. He’d never seen such a peaceful look on Sasuke’s face. And the fact that he’d never be able to make him look like that felt like a knife cutting through his heart. The truth was… no matter how much he loved the other; it would always seem pale compared to the bond shared by the Uchiha brothers.
Life plays cruel jokes on everyone.
Naruto watched as Sasuke slowly woke from his slumber, and anxiously waited to see his reaction. He was almost tempted to follow Kakashi’s orders and restrain the raven when he’d started screaming aggressively. But to his surprise, Sasuke had calmed down. And now he saw why. It was that necklace.
So this was your gift to him.

He considered his options. He could stay and watch over the raven for a little longer, or he could wait outside until Kakashi came to undo the sealing jutsu. Either way, he wouldn’t be able to leave this area anytime soon. Then he remembered the piece of paper Itachi had given him.

“Give it to him when he wakes up.”

That’s right. He had to deliver it to Sasuke. But facing the raven wasn’t really something he was looking forward to right now. The wound in his heart was still raw. And facing Sasuke would only cut in deeper. He heaved a sigh.
Well, I gotta do what I gotta do!

He made up his mind, and slowly released his chakra, letting the other be aware of his presence. He could literally see the moment Sasuke sensed someone else’s presence. His nostrils flared, his mouth parted slightly, his body crouched into an attacking position. And when he looked at the blonde’s direction, Naruto saw the blood red shining in that right eye.
So it is true! He really did lose his Rinnegan.

When Sasuke finally saw his intruder, he became speechless for a moment. Of all people, Uzumaki Naruto was the last person he’d expected to see. Yet here he was, right before his eyes. He used his sharingan to make sure it wasn’t a transformation jutsu. Then let himself relax. It really was Naruto. Not even a shadow clone, the real Naruto. He deactivated the sharingan.
“What are you doing here?”
Why was he here? Did he know? Had Kakashi told him everything? Yeah, that must be it. That would also explain why he’d wished him luck just after he got the Hokage’s approval. But if he was here…
“Sasuke, please don’t be mad.”
He broke his train of thoughts as he watched the blonde walk towards him. His eyes held confidence and strength, but there was also a shade of pain… making those eyes seem bluer than usual. Sasuke felt guilty. It was certain that the blonde had been here the whole time. Which meant he also knew what had happened the previous night. Sasuke knew it wasn’t his fault, but still he couldn’t stop the guilt from spreading inside his heart like a plague. Because of him, his best friend was suffering. Because of him, he had been forced to endure as the person he loved became one with someone else. He stared at the blonde, desperately searching for a way to ease his pain and finding none. So he did what he could do. He walked over to the bed and motioned Naruto to follow him as he made himself comfortable on the snow white sheets. The blonde was definitely here to tell him something. The least he could do was hear him out.
“How long have you been here Naruto?” he asked, softly this time.
The hyperactive ninja, who was surprisingly calm now, slowly made his way to the bed and sat down not very far from the Uchiha. He kept his eyes down. It was still too much to look him in the eye.
“Since yesterday… right after the jutsu had been cast.”
Sasuke gasped. So he was right. Naruto was here all this time. It must have been Kakashi. He must have been the one to send him.
“So, you know everything…”
“Yes.”
“But why?!” he shouted, unable to check his frustration.
“The Hokage sent me. To make sure nothing goes wrong.”
“What do you mean? What’s there to go wrong?”
Naruto smiled. “There isn’t anything. Your brother made sure of it.”
“My b-brother…? You met him?!”
“Yes. Apparently I’m not as good a ninja as I claim to be. He found out I was here and came to talk to me last night.”
“Then it must be when I was-”
“Yes… when you were asleep.”
Sasuke stared at the blonde, dumbfounded. Itachi had met Naruto. But why?! Fuck! Why was he the only one who didn’t know anything?! Anger boiled inside of him, not because Naruto was here or his brother had met him; it was because they hadn’t trusted him enough to share anything.
“Sasuke please calm down.” the warning in Naruto’s voice snapped him back to reality. “Don’t blame them. They were only trying to do what they thought was best for you.”
“I don’t see how keeping secrets from me is best for me.”
“Some things are better left unsaid Sasuke…”
The raven looked at the blonde, and he could sense the sadness hidden behind those words. He felt the guilt crawling back again.
“What did he say? My brother…” he whispered.
“Nothing much.” Naruto finally looked up to the raven’s eyes. “But talking to him made me realize the strength of the bond you two share.”
I made him a promise Sasuke. And this time, I intend to keep it. But it’s best if I don’t tell you.

Sasuke looked away, his mind still overwhelmed with all the information.
“Uchiha Itachi… he truly is an amazing shinobi, and a remarkable human being”, he heard the blonde speak again. “You know Sasuke, Kakashi sensei was afraid that you might lose control of yourself and that’s why he’d sent me to keep an eye on everything. So I can step in if the situation calls for it. But it looks like he was worried for nothing. You’d never have lost control. The presence of your brother… it has put your mind at ease. The look of peacefulness I see in you now Sasuke, it was lost for such a long time…”
“It’s because of him…” Sasuke whispered.

It’s all because of you, nii-san. You’re the one who’s made me who I am today. If I can stay calm and check my emotions right now… it’s because of those words you spoke last night and the promises we made together. It’s because you gave me the strength that I’m now able to pull myself together even though it feels like there’s a void in my chest and my soul is ripped into shreds. I know you said death won’t break our bond, but I just can’t help wishing… to have your arms around me forever… to have your warmth soothing my soul…
I miss you. I guess I always will.

“Are you alright…?” Naruto’s voice was laced with concern.
“Yeah…”

Even though it hurts, I’m glad we had a chance to be with each other, to finally face our emotions and share our passion. The memory of our time together, I’ll burn it into my soul and make it a scar… and I’ll cherish it… as a symbol of the love we share.
I will keep my promise aniki. I will remember us.

He looked back at Naruto, and noticed that the blonde had started fidgeting. Sasuke knew his comrade all too well. He understood that Naruto definitely had something more to say, but wasn’t sure how to proceed.
“Sasuke… I… There’s something…”
The raven remained silent, giving the other time to sort out his words. Then he saw the blonde reach his pocket and take out a folded piece of paper.
“Uh… well… He asked me to give this… to you…”
Sasuke stared at the piece of paper like it was something from another world. What could it be? And why ask Naruto? Why not give it to him directly? With all these thoughts wrecking his mind he took it from the blonde. Then slowly unfolded it with shaking fingers.
“It’s a letter…” he whispered.
Before he could start reading, he saw from the corner of his eye as Naruto stood up.
“Maybe I should leave…” the blonde said in a low voice.
“No, it’s alright.” Sasuke objected. “He entrusted you with this letter. Maybe you should stay.”
And so Uzumaki Naruto sat back down as the raven started reading the letter his brother had left for him.

Sasuke,
You must be angry why I left without saying anything or why I asked Naruto-kun to deliver this letter to you. And you’re probably wondering why I bothered writing a letter, instead of saying what I wanted to say directly. Well otouto, let’s just say there’s a proper timing for every word and a right person for every job.
As for why I left silently… it’s because I knew what it would do to you if I didn’t. I know you little brother. I can see it in your eyes how the last memory of my departure have been haunting you ever since. And I didn’t want you to go through the same pain once again. Although I must say, a selfish part of me did it because I didn’t want you to remember me as a fading memory. That’s why I asked you to look into the mirror last night. I suppose, I hope to live in your memories as the older brother that will always protect you and the lover that will always stay by your side. I want you to believe that. I want you to believe in our bond.
I know you don’t want to move on Sasuke. I know you. You’ll never let go of our past no matter how many times I say. I know it because I myself could never let go of it. You and I… we’re more alike than we seem to be. So I will not ask you to do any such thing. No Sasuke. This time I won’t ask you to let go of me. I won’t ask you to forget our memories and look ahead. I won’t ask you, because I know it’s impossible. You exist for me as I existed for you. Our past, our memories… they’re the things that have made us who we are. Then how can I ask you to deny them? How can I ask you to discard the very things your existence depends on? Because I know you love me little brother. Just as I love you… with every inch of my skin… with every ounce of my blood… with every gasp of my breath.
But living in the past means becoming a ghost of yourself. Otouto, you’re holding onto the past too tightly, afraid to look anywhere else, afraid of losing me. But don’t you see… there’s nothing to be afraid of. I’m right here little brother. And I always will be… as long as you believe in us. You don’t have to turn your back on the present to hold onto my memories. These memories… they’ll be a part you no matter where you are in life. And as long as they’re a part of you, I’ll be a part of you too. Besides, I already left you a part of me. This letter and the necklace… and my heart.
So don’t be afraid little brother. Open your eyes and embrace what the world has to offer you. Carry my memories and walk ahead towards a future full of sunshine and hope. Happiness is right in front you, all you have to do is look.
And I promise you. I’ll be right there… beside you.

Itachi

He clutched the letter in his hand and held it close to his heart. His eyes were squeezed shut to prevent the tears that threatened to flow any moment.
“… Nii-san…” a muffled sob escaped his lips.
Naruto watched him without a sound. He knew his words would mean nothing to the raven right now. It was painful to watch the one he loved suffer so much. And it was ironic… that he himself was suffering as well. Because just now, at this very moment, he realized that Sasuke would always belong to Itachi.
He also realized… that he would always belong to Sasuke.

The raven opened his eyes and the tears slowly made their way down his cheeks. They blurred his vision, but he kept looking at the letter, reading the words again and again as if they’d somehow bring his brother back again.
Slowly… his tears dried up. But Itachi didn’t come back.

He looked up from the letter and in front of him was his blonde best friend, sitting silently and observing his expressions with eyes full of concern.

“Happiness is right in front you, all you have to do is look.”

“Everything alright, Sasuke?”

“… Yes.”
Is this what you meant nii-san?
“Everything will be fine.”

A/N: Don't worry, I won't turn this into a Narusasu story. That would be quite absurd. But I might just leave one or two hints. Still, I promise the story will be Itasasu till the end!
Next chapter will be the epilogue :)
Thanks for reading <3
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