Fallen Angels | By : memoriesofdarkness Category: Naruto > Yaoi - Male/Male > Itachi/Sasuke Views: 3601 -:- Recommendations : 0 -:- Currently Reading : 0 |
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A/N: Here's chapter 4! I hope you're enjoying the story as much as I've enjoyed writing it! :D
Kakashi watched him… waiting to see his reaction. But to his surprise, Sasuke remained totally unfazed. Their eyes met… and he saw it. The fire… in that black pool…
The eyes that looked so dead just two days ago… they were now smoldering with anticipation.
Naruto…
It looks like you were right after all…
“So… what do you wish to do?” he asked. “You can take some time to think it through if you want.”
“Kakashi…”
“Yes?”
“You know my answer already… don’t you?”
Finally… finally I have the chance… how can I let it go? My Rinnegan… it means nothing!
To have just one moment with you… I’d do anything… give anything…
…even my life!
“Then I suppose I can only ask you to reconsider one last time.”
“What do you mean?”
“You see… even if the reanimation fails… or he refuses to be brought back… your Rinnegan… You won’t get it back!”
“Will I lose my eyesight?”
“No. But-”
“But I won’t have any visual jutsu in my left eye, right?”
“I’m afraid so…”
“…”
“Maybe you should-”
“I understand Kakashi. But… I won’t back out… not while I still have a chance.”
“Sasuke…”
“However… If you don’t want me to do it, then just say it. I won’t go against your decision. I give you my word.”
Nii-san…
Even if it breaks me into pieces…
…I won’t let you down again!
Kakashi knew he could stop this whole thing right now if he wanted. The raven wouldn’t go back on his words. But…
“…if it means that much to him… if he’s willing to take such a big risk… then we don’t have the right to stop him.”
“Let’s do it.”
Sasuke was dumbfounded.
“Y-You… aren’t you going to forbid me… to do it?
Kakashi smiled through his mask.
“Does it look like I am?”
The raven was too shocked to respond.
“But… I do have a condition-”
“Done.”
“Huh?!”
“Whatever you condition is… consider it done.”
Kakashi stood up.
“Uchiha Sasuke, do not forget that I am your Hokage. You listen to me when I talk and you keep silent until I’m finished.”
“…”
“…”
“Yes… Forgive me.”
He sighed.
“I want you to listen very carefully and understand what I’m about to say now.”
Sasuke became alert.
“Suppose we do succeed. You get him back for a day. Do you think you’ll be able to handle it?”
“What do you mean?”
“I want you to promise me Sasuke.” He let out a breath. “Promise me that no matter how tempting it becomes… you will come back to us. Dream and reality are two different things. Promise you will not forget that.”
Don’t lose yourself Sasuke...
To be able to live your dream for a short while before returning to reality… nothing is more dangerous than that. Because when you get a taste of it… you just want to go back to it again and again…
You get so consumed by it… you forget the difference between reality and dreams…
And if that happens… there’s no turning back…
…it’s the end!
“I promise.”
No matter how hard it is… I will go on…
He looked determined.
“I will come back.”
Because that’s what you want…
Isn’t that right nii-san?
“I’m counting on you Sasuke.”
“I won’t let you down.”
They both stared at each other… as if making a silent agreement. Then the silver haired man smiled.
“Very well. How about we do it tomorrow?”
It’s… it’s actually happening…
…………
“Nii-san! You’re back!”
“Don’t cry Sasuke. You know I had to go on a mission.”
“I… I know… But I missed nii-san…”
“…I missed you too otouto.”
…………
Tomorrow… I might at last…
“Fine.”
“Also… this event must remain confidential. I don’t want another soul to have any knowledge of it.”
“Of course.”
“In order to do that, we need to find a secluded place where we’ll perform the jutsu. If you don’t mind Sasuke… I already have a place in mind.”
“Do whatever you feel is necessary. I have no objections with anything.” He didn’t really care about such trivial things right now.
“Fine then. Meet me at the Uchiha Complex tomorrow at dawn.”
Uchiha Complex…?!
Kakashi noticed the shock on his face.
“Well, it is a secluded place. Besides…” his gaze warmed. “It’s befitting that you reunite at a place which is precious to both of you… a place where you have lots of memories together…”
The place where it all began…
“I-I will be there.”
“One more thing Sasuke. After studying the scroll thoroughly, I made some improvisation.”
“What sort of improvisation?”
“As soon as the jutsu is performed, the scroll will self destruct.”
The raven looked puzzled for a moment.
“It’s for your own good…” he heard the Hokage speak again.
And then… he understood. Kakashi was trying to protect him. If the scroll remained, a part of his mind would always desire to use it again. Destroying it would be the wise thing to do.
You could have destroyed it without letting me ever use it. But you’re giving me a chance. I promise I shall not break your trust… Sensei.
“I understand.”
“Great. I know I don’t have to tell you this… but don’t get out of there as long as you’re with him. He must not be seen by anyone else.”
“You’re talking like you already know it will be a success…” he mumbled.
“Let’s just say I’m having a good vibe.”
“…”
“That’s all then.” He resumed his paperwork. “You may go now.”
The raven turned to leave… but stopped when he reached the door.
“Kakashi…”
The Hokage looked up.
“…Thank you.”
“Oi bastard! What’s up!?” Uzumaki Naruto was as hyperactive as ever.
“What are you doing here?”
“Hey! I asked first!”
“Hn…”
“Whaat? Is that all you’re gonna say?”
“It’s none of your business.”
“Ha! You screwed up on your mission, didn’t ya?! I bet the Hokage thrashed you up quite a bit!”
“You wish… loser!”
He just wanted to return home from the Hokage’s office. But he’d only gone so far as the main entrance of the building, when a certain blonde had jumped onto him.
He looked at Naruto. The boy he’d once known had grown into a strong man.
A man worthy to lead Konoha.
As he kept looking at his former teammate, he saw the way the other was trying so hard to cover his self consciousness.
Trying to hide yourself through insults and fights… when I can see right through them…
Said blonde became a little unnerved seeing his so called rival become silent so abruptly. Had he said something to upset him? No, that didn’t seem to be the case. So what was it? He knew why Sasuke was here. And from the look on his face… he could tell that the outcome was positive. Then why…
Don’t look at me like that…
When you do… my heart starts pounding so badly…
It hurts…!
Light pink adorned those tan cheeks while he desperately tried to steady his heartbeat. Damn that Sasuke! Why was he affected so much by the mere presence of him! He had only come to wish the bastard best of luck, but now his mind was overflowing with all kinds of emotion. Fuck! He really needed to get a grip before the other noticed anything.
But he didn’t know that he’d already been noticed. Sasuke was watching all along…
He observed the blonde silently and felt guilty. Although Naruto hadn’t spoken to him about his feelings, he knew he should clear things up with him as soon as possible. It just wasn’t right… letting the other’s hopes soar up… when he had nothing to offer him. But he was afraid… afraid to lose the friendship he treasured so much…
What the fuck!
He’d never been more disgusted of himself! Afraid to lose his friendship… what kind of despicable person was he! Drowning into selfishness like this… regardless of the pain the other would have to go through…
The other… the one he called his friend…
Naruto saw the scowl forming in his comrade’s lips. At that moment… he wanted nothing but to kiss that frown away…
What!? No, no, no! You’re here to just wish him luck. Get a hold of yourself!
“Hey Sasuke!”
The raven looked up.
There it was! That smile again…
“All the best!” Naruto said with a thumbs up.
Huh?! Why was he wishing him luck all of a sudden? Could it be that… he knew? But… that seemed highly unlikely, right?
“…what for?”
Uzumaki Naruto turned his gaze lower… unable to look him in the eye…
Why does it hurt so much…?!
“Nothing… Just had a feeling you’d need it…” he whispered.
I can’t sleep…
Uchiha Sasuke was lying awake on his bed. He glanced at the clock on his bedside table…
2:45 am.
He couldn’t put into words what was going through his mind right now. Just a few more hours… and then…
Memories kept rushing in… flooding his senses. Memories of the past…
Some better than heaven…
Some worse than hell…
“Nii-san… can I sleep with you tonight?”
“Aren’t you a little old for that Sasuke?”
“Y-yes… B-but…”
“…”
“Sorry to bother you… I’ll go to my room.”
“Otouto…”
“It’s a-alright-”
“…come here.”
“… nii-san…”
“I’ll always protect you Sasuke… Don’t ever forget that.”
Heaven.
“You were my spare! For decades, the Uchihas killed their friends to obtain the Mangekyo Sharingan… and killed their siblings to make its power permanent! Our clan was tainted because they couldn’t stop flaunting their power! Your fate was drenched in blood since the day you were born an Uchiha!
Now face me, little brother! Once I kill you… I’ll be transformed… I’ll be freed from this wretched clan’s destiny!”
Hell.
“For the peace of Konoha and most of all, for you Uchiha Sasuke… he desired to die a criminal and a traitor… accepted disgrace in place of honor… and hate in place of love…
…and Itachi still died with a smile on his face.”
Why…?
“…disgrace in place of honor…”
Why Itachi…?
“…hate in place of love…”
Why…?
“…for you, Uchiha Sasuke…”
Why didn’t you let me share your pain?!
It was 3:50 am.
Uchiha Sasuke was still lying awake on his bed…
This time… with tears streaming down his eyes…
“Are you sure?”
Hatake Kakashi glanced at his companion, Uchiha Sasuke… searching his face for any sign of confusion, any hint of uncertainty. But his hopes were in vain. All he saw was sheer will and determination blazing in those intense orbs. Every contour of his face was showing the confidence and strength of his decision.
There was something else as well. At the depth of those eyes, concealed carefully…
A desperate longing…
“Yes.”
It’s time…
A/N: I've already finished this story and it's also posted in fanfiction.net and AO3. So, hopefully you won't have to wait much for the chapters! XD
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