Naruto Fan Fiction ❯ Façade ❯ Chapter 5 ( Chapter 5 )

Title: Façade
Author: Dying Dreams
Fandom: Naruto
Feedback: Feedback is always welcome!

Sasuke: I still hate you.
Dream: Of course you do.
Dream: But hey look on the bright side. As of last chapter your no longer severely depressed. Right?
Sasuke: I suppose, but that's not the point.
Dream: Then what is the point?
Sasuke: The point is you did it to me in the first place.
Dream: Ah. Yes. Right. I did. Well it's not like I can go back and change it now.
Sasuke: Yes you could.
Dream: Well I could, but that doesn't mean I'm going to. You know that.
Sasuke: There's no winning with you, is there.
Dream: Course not. So anyways. There's actually some plot development in this chapter. I suppose. Well whatever. I'm hungry, so I'ma go get food. Ciao!
Sasuke: I still hate her.
Itachi: No you don't. Warnings and disclaimer.
Dream: Oh and at the moment I no longer give a damn and am going to completely bring Facade up to date on MediaMiner.

Warnings: Plot development! Ho shit for real? Mhmm!
Disclaimer: Okay so Kishimoto-baka found out I was trying to steal Itachi and got him back. Damn it all.

Chapter 5
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Several agonizingly painful hours later, Itachi stumbled from the elevator, fumbling around in his pockets for his keys to get into the apartment. One of his classmates had decided to be funny and steal his stuff before he could get to his car. He'd chase the guy for about half an hour before a friend of his caught him and beat the shit out of him, figuratively speaking of course. That would have been gross otherwise.

He finally pulled out the keys, selected the right one and shoved it into the lock, twisting it until he heard a click. He removed the key and shoved the door open, stepping inside and closing it behind him. He toed off his shoes and made his way down the hallway, not noticing the pair of eyes on him as he passed the living room.

He grumbled something about stupid assholes as he shouldered the door to his room open, dropping his backpack on the floor before moving to the bed and falling haphazardly onto his bed, one leg missing so his foot remained on the floor.

“Aniki?” a familiar voice said from the doorway.

Itachi groaned, but didn't move. He was to exhausted from all of that running he'd done not to long ago. He'd practically sprinted the entire time after the guy trying to catch him.

“Aniki? Are you okay?” Sasuke asked, stepping into the room and approaching his brother's bed.

Itachi grunted in response.

“What happened?”

Itachi grunted again and turned his head, looking at Sasuke with one eye. “One of my asshole classmates decided it would be funny to steal my backpack and run off with it. I chased the guy for at least thirty minutes before one of my friends caught him and got it back for me. I'm fucking tired.”

Sasuke nodded. Thanks to Naruto he was feeling loads better, and he wanted to make sure his brother was okay. “Do you want anything to eat or drink?” he asked, kneeling down to look at his brother.

“Maybe in a little bit,” Itachi replied, yawning widely. “How are you?”

“I'm okay,” Sasuke murmured. “I... I'm glad he was here today. He helped me a lot.”

Itachi nodded. “That's good. Did Sakaye call to see how you were?”

Sasuke nodded. “She called a couple of hours ago. She wanted to talk to you, but you weren't home so she said she'd call back later.”

“Okay,” he replied, yawning again and closing his eyes. “Wake me up when she calls? I'm really tired.”

“Okay,” Sasuke replied, using the bed to push himself to his feet. He looked down at his brother once more before turning and leaving the room, closing the door as silently as he could behind him. He padded down the hallway back to the living room, moving around and sitting back down on the couch next to Naruto.

“How is he?” Naruto questioned, looking over at his newest friend.

“Exhausted. Apparently one of his classmates decided to take his stuff and run off with it. He chased the guy until one of his friends caught him and got it back,” Sasuke replied, leaning back against the couch.

“Ah,” Naruto replied, looking away and turning back to the TV.

“Police are still investigating the scene where earlier today the body of an unnamed victim was found in alley. Police say there had been some kind of struggle before the man had been murdered by what they assume to have been a metal bar of some sort. No weapon's used to attack the man were found, and we've been told they have not found anything relating to the attacker just yet. Let's go now to Kawasaki Maki for an update at the scene.

“Kawasaki-san, can you give us an update?”

“From what we've learned so far, the police suspect there may have been ,multiple attackers. How many, they are still unsure of.”

“Kawasaki, where are you now?”

“I'm on the sidewalk just outside the alley where the attack took place. Just a few minutes ago they completely closed the area when an armored black truck arrived on the scene. They curtained off the area and we haven't heard anything since.”

“Any idea who the people in the truck are?”

“Unfortunately no. The truck backed into the alley, and I believe the driver may have gone out through the back with whoever was inside. As soon as we know any more, we'll let you know.”

“Thank you Kawasaki-san.”

“Today, Usami Industries-”

Naruto muted the TV. “This is weird,” he said.

“What is?” Sasuke asked,looking at the blond.

“This isn't normal in Konoha. Just last month I think about eight killings were reported, and they never found the culprit or any leads to who did it.”

“Really?”

“Yeah, and that armored truck has been at every single one reported on the news. It shows up out of nowhere and then the entire crime scene is closed off and no one is able to see what's going on inside. I just wonder who the hell they are. I asked my dad about it, but he said he had no idea who the were, and no one has ever seen anyone leave that truck. Not even the driver. The windows look are like, the darkest tint so you can't even see inside. It's really weird.”

Sasuke nodded. “Maybe the people in that truck know more than we're being told, and they don't want the public to know anything about what's going on.”

Naruto looked at him and shrugged, nodding his head. “Make sense,” he replied. “They're probably like a Black Ops unit or something.”

“Maybe,” Sasuke said, taking the TV remote and pushing the power button, turning the machine off.

Naruto yawned and rubbed his rumbling stomach. “I'm hungry. I'm not a great cook, your brother is asleep, and I don't-”

Sasuke rolled his eyes and interrupted him, “There's no need for you tell me what I already know. We can just order pizza or something.”

“Mm. Pizza sounds good,” Naruto replied, rising from his seat and heading to the kitchen to grab the cordless phone. “What do you want on it?”

“Just cheese is fine,” he replied, laying down on the couch.

“How boring,” Naruto commented, dialing the number of a place he regularly ordered from when his father wasn't home or when the servants were to busy to care.

When he asked where the hell this place was, Sasuke told him the address and Naruto continued with telling them what he wanted.

“Said they'll be here in half an hour,” Naruto said, reentering the room. He made to sit down on the couch when he noticed Sasuke was stretched out and asleep on it. He smiled softly and knelt down by his head, lifting a hand and running his fingers lightly through the silky black hair. He'd never dare do this when the Uchiha was awake. Slowly he leaned forward and pressed his lips to Sasuke's forehead.

-

“Say it again. I fucking dare you.”

“Usami-sama please calm down!”

“Nadia, shut up,” Sakaye growled, turning her head to glare at the woman.

“What? Can't handle the truth?” the man said, sneering at the dark haired woman standing before him.

Sakaye turned back to him, eyes darkening and flashing angrily. “Truth? You dare tell me that what you are saying is truth? Why the hell would I ever believe a fool like you? You've been feeding me lies since the day I met you, Ilya.”

Ilya laughed. “Have I now,” he stated. “Or is it you just don't want to believe me. Which is it?”

Sakaye snorted and advanced towards the slowly retreating man, her hand shooting out and grabbing the lapels of his jacket, pulling him towards her. “You're a fool, Ilya Balk. You will pay for the crimes against Lady Mika Shirokii. I assure you of that. Nadia, alert the authorities that we have apprehended a criminal and wish for them to take him away,” she said, her hand grabbing Ilya's arm and twisting it behind his back, her leg kicking at his legs to force him to the ground.

Ilya fell heavily, Sakaye on top of him with her knee pressed into his back. Nadia nodded and handed Sakaye a rope with which to tie the man's hands. Sakaye made quick work of it as Nadia left the room.

“I'm so glad you know nothing about me, Balk,” Sakaye said, rising from where she knelt, placing a foot on the man's back to hold him down. “You will be incarcerated, and they shall; be given evidence of your crimes.”

“What are you talking about?” he spat.

“You think I didn't know? You've been stealing money from my grandmother for years. Not only that, but you have also committed quit a few murders. I'm sorry to say, but your relatives will be held responsible for returning all of the money you have stolen over the years. They'll be in debt and it will be all your fault. I do hope that makes you happy.”

“Leave my family out of this!” he snarled.

“I'm sorry, but I cannot do that, Balk,” Sakaye replied, watching as the man rolled onto his back and sat up, glaring up at her. “For you see, you crossed the line, and now I am furious. It is not my wish to do this to your family, but I will do what must be done. They will know that their misfortune can all be blamed on you and no one else. It can't possibly be my fault that they'll probably be thrown into the streets.”

“You heartless bitch!”

Sakaye shrugged and laughed. “So I've been told. Although, I am also sure your boss won't be to happy to hear that you been imprisoned, and that you may be facing a death sentence unless you tell me everything you know.”

“What?”

“You heard me,” Sakaye said, kneeling in front of him. “I know for a fact that you work for Orochimaru. My sources inside tell me they've seen you numerous times entering his base of operations in Russia, and doing things for him. Murder, robbery, and other crimes I'm not going to bother listing since you already know them all.”

Ilya narrowed his eyes at the smirking woman. He turned his head to the side and spit at the ground before turning back to her. “I will tell you nothing!” he snarled.

“Have it your way,” Sakaye said, shrugging as she stood back up.

“Ma'am, the police have arrived,” Nadia said, reentering the room.

“Thank you Nadia. Good evening officers.”

“Hello Usami,” one of the uniformed men said. “Is this him?”

“It is,” Sakaye replied, nodding her head at Ilya. “I have undeniable proof that he has committed quit a few murders and has been embezzling money from my Grandmother for years. I'll have it sent to you tomorrow, will that be alright?”

“Yes,” the second man replied as the other pulled the fuming Balk to his feet.

“You'll pay for this,” Ilya spat at her.

“I doubt it,” Sakaye replied. “Oh, and do be aware that the man will not talk. He seems intent on keeping his secrets. One more thing.”

“What is it?”

“Please inform his family that Ilya Balk is most likely facing an execution.”

The second man nodded as the first dragged him out, leaving Sakaye, Nadia and the second officer behind.

“It's good to see you again, Vlad,” Nadia said.

Vlad looked at Nadia and smiled. “Likewise Nadia,” he replied, turning back to Sakaye. “Sorry to hear about your grandmother. She was a good woman.”

Sakaye nodded. “Yes,” she replied quietly. “She was a splendid woman.”

“When's the funeral?”

“Saturday. You're welcome to come.”

“I will,” Vlad said, nodding his head. “I'd very much like to pay my respects. When will you be leaving?”

“As soon as everything is finalized. I've got to get back to Japan as soon as I can.”

“It's about the youngest one, right?”

“Yes. He took it pretty hard, but I spoke with Tsunade and she assured me that the boy she sent home with him will help him immensely. So I hope he'll be better in no time. It's hard knowing you just lost someone important to you.”

Vlad nodded. “Aye,” he replied. “I know what's that like.”

“Most of us do,” Nadia replied, looking at Sakaye.

“By the way, Nadia. I meant to ask. Will you be coming with me back to Japan?” Sakaye asked, looking at the dark haired woman.

“Yes,” she replied almost immediately. “You'll need someone to take care of those two and make sure no one can get to them while you're away. I will gladly do that. And we both know you can't take care of those dogs on your own, and neither can they.”

Sakaye laughed and nodded. “True, although the newest one won't be your responsibility.”

Nadia nodded. “That I understand, but the other three I will gladly look after. What have you done about finding a home there?”

“I'll have Itachi look into it for me,” she replied. “The apartment he has is nice, but not nearly big enough for the four of us and four large dogs”

Nadia nodded.

“Sakaye?” Vlad said.

“Hmm?” she replied, looking at him.

“Have you located the base?”

“Sadly no. My sources say they're always blindfolded before going in, so they never know the exact location. They suspect though that it's in a forest. Where exactly, still don't know. They're blindfolded while in a city before being taken out their.”

Vlad nodded. “And you'll let us know if anything comes up?”

“Of course,” she replied. “Anything I learn about the operations in Russia, you'll be the first to know. The higher ups know that already.”

“Right. Anything new in Japan?”

“Other than the seemingly random murders happening in Konoha? No not really. My partner says they've found evidence and clues as to who is doing it, but they have yet to find and capture or eliminate the culprits. He says they're getting close though.”

“Right,” Vlad said. “How many killings do you know of so far?”

“At this time, I can't be sure. Over the past five months there's been approximately a total of fifty two deaths, and that's not just Konoha. That includes Takigakure and Sunagakure. We believe Orochimaru is operating mainly out of Otogakure, but we have yet to locate any reliable sources that can inform us where any of the bases are. There is also reason to believe that he has bases in several other prefectures, including Kusagakure and a few others we haven't been able to completely identify as we have had no luck in confirming the information we received from unknown sources. We're still looking.”

Vlad nodded.

“Fifteen years, I've been trying to take that bastard down,” Sakaye growled.

“Since the death of your parents,” Vlad murmured.

“Yes,” Sakaye said. “I had every reason to believe it was his fault they died, and that it's because of him the Uchiha's were murdered. If I had lost Sasuke and Itachi, I would not have stopped until that man lay dead at my feet. He will pay for his sins. I assure you of that, my friend.”

Vlad sighed and nodded. “It was good seeing you, Sakaye,” he said, “but I must be going. My partner is waiting for me.”

“Of course. Goodbye, Vlad.”

“Goodbye,” he said, turning and walking out of the room.

“Sakaye?” Nadia said.

“Hmm?”

“Will you tell him?”

“In time,” Sakaye said softly. “In time. Get me the phone will you?”

-

Sasuke's eyes shot open when he heard the phone ringing. Wearily, he rose from the couch and went to get it, passing Naruto who'd sat in a chair to watch TV again. He lifted it from the cradle and pushed the talk button, putting it to his ear.

“Hello?” he said.

“Sasuke,” Sakaye said. “Is your brother home?”

“Yeah, but mom?”

“What is it honey?”

“When are you coming back?”

“In a few weeks, okay? I have a few things i need to finish up after the funeral before I can go back.”

“Okay,” Sasuke said, yawning as he made his way to his brother's room. He silently pushed the door open and slipped in, approaching his sleeping brother.

He knelt down by the bed and reached a hand out, shaking his brother's shoulder. “Itachi?” he said. “Itachi mom's on the phone.”

“Huh?” Itachi mumbled, cracking his eyes open to look at his little brother. “Oh. Okay.” He reached out for the phone and Sasuke handed it to him.

“Itachi?”

“Sakaye?”

“Mmhmm. How are you?”

“I'm okay,” Itachi mumbled.

“Ah. That's good listen. I need you to do something for me.”

“What is it?”

“Well,” Sakaye paused, “I need you to find a house.”

“Eh? Why?”

“Ah well you see um. My grandmother wanted me to take the dogs when she passed, and she was going to have me give Sasuke a puppy she purchased from a friend about a month ago. Which means four very big dogs that will need a lot of space. Plus Nadia is returning with me.”

“Why is she coming with you?”

“Because I asked her to, and this isn't the issue. Can you do this for me?”

“I suppose. Does it matter where?”

“Not really. Just find something nice with enough room, and you know exactly how these three older bastards get when they sleep in the same room, so you know what we need.”

“Of course,” Itachi grumbled. “I'll get started on it tomorrow.”

“Thank you!” Sakaye exclaimed. “Oh and listen. I might be coming home sooner than expected. Apparently all the other crap I need to do is going a lot faster than I originally anticipated, so I might be returning by next Saturday if I can manage it.”

Itachi's mood suddenly brightened considerably. “Good to know,” he remarked evenly.

“Of course it is. Now then, you sound exhausted so get some sleep okay? I'll call again in a few days when I know more.”

“Okay,” Itachi mumbled almost incoherently.

Sakaye laughed. “Goodnight, Itachi.”

“Night, Saka,” he mumbled, barely managing to push the end button on the phone before letting it drop to the floor. Sakaye would be back soon

TBC...