InuYasha Fan Fiction / Naruto Fan Fiction ❯ Rebirth ❯ Arc One: Chapter Four: I'll Protect You ( Chapter 4 )

Title: Rebirth
Author: Passionate Crow Rat
Rating: M (Just to be safe)
Pairings: Kagome/Itachi/Naruto/Sasuke
Warnings: Um, maybe a little depressing... -ducks-
Summary: Uchiha Fugaku was returning from a mission when he stumbled upon a dying woman and her infant baby, but it was only because of his wife that they adopted her. Now instead of two children they have three. At least her brothers adore her, especially Itachi. Naruto/Inuyasha X-Over
Disclaimer: Still don't own either series. I so wish I did!

Chapter Four: I'll Protect You

Draw Chakra from your mouth, into your chest, then release.

"Katon: Goukakyuu no Jutsu!"

Sasuke sat in silence at the edge of the lake, watching as his Imouto once again performed the technique. The two of them had been out since dawn doing their very best to perfect the Katon Jutsu. Both planned on showing their progress to their Tou-san the next day.

He was a hard man to please; therefore it made sense for the two to constantly go at it.

Sasuke hadn't known what to expect from Kagome when he arrived home last night, her still being angry with Tou-san, and maybe even him as well, was what he had dreadfully anticipated. Therefore, when he entered their room to find a cheerful girl sitting on his bed, he'd been thrown off guard.

That was until she explained that Aniki had taught her the Jutsu.

He had been a little shocked, considering the way their older brother had been behaving, but then again, Itachi had always been far nicer to Kagome than to him. Not that he minded; Sasuke figured that it was because she was a girl.

Most people in general always seemed to be kinder to females, not that their Aniki could be put in the same classification as most.

"We should go." Sasuke said. The moon was full, and the sky dark. Kaa-san would be upset. They were supposed to be home before night fell.

Kagome glanced down at him, rubbing her jaws. The Jutsu was fun to do but she would have to get used to the slight burn and smoky aftertaste it left in her mouth. "Mine’s not big enough." She stated, arms crossed.

Sasuke shrugged, she said the same thing two hours ago. "We can just practice more in the morning. We'll get in trouble if we don't go home." He was sure that she'd protest yet again, but instead she flashed him one of her usual, playful grins.

"I'll race you home!"

Of course, she made sure to already be running before the words left her mouth, thus giving her a head start.

"Cheater." He grumbled, before half-heartedly giving chase. Kagome may have been eager to get home and have Kaa-san chastise her but he on the other hand was not.

It wasn't until Sasuke enter the compound that he felt as if something was wrong.

All the lights on the entire block were off... Yes, it was late but not late enough for everyone to have gone to bed, not to mention the street lights, at least, should have been on. If it wasn't for the moon, he wouldn't have been able to see much of anything.

Turning the corner, Sasuke nearly stumbled into his Imouto, who was standing in the middle of the street, eyes focused ahead.

"Kagome?"

"Sasuke-nii they’re all..." She trailed off, her body visibly shaking.

It was at that moment he realized what had captured her undivided attention.

The Uchihas were the most esteemed clan in Konohagakure, highly regarded and well respected for their near perfect skills and service as the village's police force. So, it was understandable that he didn't know what to make of the scene before them.

The bloodily discarded bodies of their clan members, laid scattered along the street. Weapons were strewn everywhere; a gruesome battle had taken place and they obviously did not win.

Neither had ever seen death before. They, of course, knew it was a part of every ninja's life and would someday become apart of theirs as well, but never had they actually took the time to think on that, and to see so much so suddenly was overwhelming.

"...the hell." Sasuke cursed, finally finding his voice.

This was not happening.

It had to be a dream.

His eyes went wide, a certain thought going through his mind.

Tou-san.

Kaa-san.

Kagome must have been thinking the same thing; before he could bat an eyelash, his Imouto had broken out into a frantic run, heading in the direction of their estate, leaving him behind.

He panicked."Kagome! Wait!"

Gasping for breath, Sasuke, in under a minute, arrived at their home, the door was wide open and the kitchen dark. It was like an eerie repeat of when the two had come home from the Academy.

There was no Kaa-san waiting, no dinner on the table.

Nothing but an empty room.

The day the two had spied on their parents’ and older brother’s conversation-

Down the hall, he heard the sound of a door being slid open, followed by a scream.

"Kagome!"

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Dreaming. < p>She was dreaming.

In the middle of the room, on the floor were the lifeless bodies of her parents. Tou-san face was battered and bruised, and crimson blood trailed down Kaa-san mouth, and standing behind them was a shadowy figure dressed in Anbu gear. Activated Sharingan eyes connected with her distressed hazel orbs and she nearly collapsed.

She knew those eyes.

She knew this person.

"Ita-kun?" She desperately wanted to run to him and probably would have had it not been for the menacing aura that seemed to surround his form. He wasn't showing an ounce of emotion, not even a smile, and Aniki always gave her a smile, even when upset.

Something was wrong.

"Imouto." Itachi greeted, smoothly, as if nothing was out of the ordinary.

Sasuke, at that moment enter the room, "Kagome, are you-" The boy’s face lost a considerable amount of color when his eyes took in the sight before them.

Staring up at their brother, Sasuke was unsure of what to say. Why was he simply standing there, so calmly? Surely he knew of all the bloodshed that covered the streets, and he had to know that Tou-san and Kaa-san were-

He was standing over the bodies, so he had to know.

"A-Aniki... everyone is-"

"Dead." He interrupted coldly. "I am aware of that." The young prodigy stepped over there parents’ corpses. As always, Itachi observed, taking in every emotion that crossed his siblings’ features before speaking his next words in an uncaring and stoic tone. "I killed them."

A strained silence engulfed the room.

Itachi cocked his head to the side, somewhat surprised at the lack of reaction. "Nothing to say?" He muttered.

Kagome shut her eyes, frantically shaking her head, as if to shake the words, and all the images, out of her mind. Sadly it didn't work; when her eyes opened everything remained the same. Tou-san and Kaa-san were still on the floor, dead, and her Aniki was standing before them, claiming that he had done the horrifying deed.

"You... killed them!?" Sasuke finally exclaimed, "But why?" This made no sense. He knew Itachi had been very upset with their parents, but to kill them and everyone else in the clan was simply unthinkable.

"Since when do I need a reason Otouto?" Itachi responded, voice seemingly detached.

Sasuke’s mind fought to comprehend the situation, but couldn't.

This made no sense.

Insane.

Itachi had gone insane and murder them.

Kagome could only watch fearfully as Sasuke snapped, his breathing increased; his fear was overtaken by anger. Clenching his fists he suddenly charged, ignoring her cry for him to stop.

She knew that Sasuke couldn't beat Aniki.

In the blink of an eye Itachi had struck Sasuke in the abdomen, knocking the breathe out of him.

Ignoring his younger brother, who now laid at his feet writhing in pain, Itachi focused his attention on Kagome, who was quite literally rooted to her spot. Closing the distance between them, he knelt down before her, hands cupping her cheeks, wiping away the tears that had begun to fall.

"Stop crying." He commanded.

"I-I can't." She choked out. "I'm confused."

A brief pause. "I understand." The commas in his eyes spun around his pupils, and her teary eyes grew considerably wide before falling shut. He caught her in his arms and for moment, Itachi relaxed, holding her close to his chest, running his fingers through her hair.

"Monster." A harsh voice spat out.

How could he forget?

Itachi stood, cradling her unconscious body in his arms.

Cool vermillion eyes connected with the furious dark eyes of his little brother.

"Give me my Imouto." Sasuke demanded.

A soft chuckle. "Someone as weak as you has no right to make demands. After all... what could you do if I choose to leave, taking her with me?"

Sasuke face went considerably pale at the statement. He stuttered, "Y-you... you wouldn't."

"I want you to remember that I can do as I please. Now, Otouto let me show you just how inferior you are." The commas of Itachi's Sharingan began to merge into one, forming the appearance of a Kaleidoscope.

"Mangekyou Sharingan."-

And with those words, Uchiha Sasuke's world bled red, and into hell he fell.

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Foolish.

Weak.

Worthless.

Inferior.

What would you do...

If I chose to leave...

Taking her with me?

Kagome!

Obsidian eyes shot open--

and met bright hazel orbs.

"Nii-kun!"

Arms were thrown around his neck. Her hold was so tight that he could barely take a breathe. His Imouto was here. She was still here, with him.

A dream. It was a horrible, twisted dream.

"I was so worried, you slept forever." She whispered into his hair.

Worried?

Observing, he took note of the white curtains that surrounded the bed they laid in... a bed that was not his own.

Sasuke whole body stiffened.

Real. Not a dream.

Kagome pulled away, a look of concern on her face. She reached out placing the back of her hand on his forehead. "Sasuke-nii are you okay?" She smiled, "You don't feel hot."

He blinked, sitting up a daze and confused look on his face.

Why was she smiling?

It was all real, the clan was dead and she was smiling?!

"Why? E-Everybody's dead. Why are-" He regretted the words the moment they left his mouth. Her shoulders slumped, hand clenching the white sheets. Her normally bright eyes darken.

"I... still have you." Another smile, this one was weak and didn't quite reach her eyes.

"Me?" His voice was a hushed whisper.

"Hai. As long as I have you, it'll be okay, so don't worry." She hugged him yet again, arms wrapping around his waist. Resting her head against his chest, she said, "I'll protect you nii-kun."

Slowly he returned the embrace, a sullen frown marking his lips.

Protect him?

No.

She wouldn't protect him.

He would protect her.

Itachi wouldn't ever take her away.

He'd kill him first.

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