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      Published: 2018-01-27 Updated: 2018-03-04 Chapters: 4/? Words: 7376
****** Fraternity: Akatsuki ******
by Emmlire
Summary
     Itachi, a soon to be freshman at Konoha University, is hiding a huge
     secret which catches the attention of a prestigious fraternity known
     as "Akatsuki".
     Akatsuki is filled with members with their own dark secrets and
     questionable motives who claim they can help him.
     Itachi is now left with a decision: Either join Akatsuki and be happy
     for the first time in his life or continue his life being miserable.
Notes
     Hello to all you wonderful readers!
     This is my first Naruto fan fiction and I'm excited! I've had this
     story in my computer for a long time and I just got the confidence to
     post it to see what everyone thinks.
     I've got a lot of this story already written and it's pretty long.
     Like most of my stories, depending on how well it does I'll post the
     next chapter. If no one seems to like it I'll take it down.
     I want to say in advance I'm so sorry for any mistakes!
See the end of the work for more notes
***** Introduction *****
Konoha University is known as one of the most top-rated schools in the country.
A prestigious school where some of the most exceptional, wealthiest, and high-
class families from all around the world have attended. Konoha University
offers their students the opportunity to explore and discover their boundaries
by providing the best education money can buy.
There is no other school that can compete. Konoha University is also home to
the famous “Akatsuki Fraternity”. The Akatsuki is one of the most exclusive
fraternities that only certain…desired traits are admitted.
Every year, students try their hand and believe they have what it takes to be a
part of the Akatsuki family simply because of their background, social statues,
or intellectual achievements. These are important factors however, it is not
the only things the Akatsuki focuses on when choosing their members.
Only those who have been hand chosen and personally invited are given the
opportunity to join. A difficult task because no one really knows the true
requirements Akatsuki seeks for when choosing their members. Those who have
been chosen are sworn into a life of secrecy which has never be revealed to the
public.
Down into a windowless room in fraternity house of Akatsuki only the flicker of
a single light dimmed the room and casted a silhouette of a figure on the old
stone walls. Standing slightly out from the shadows reach the figure stood
patiently in an almost Zen like waiting for his informant to return. Not a
sound disturbed the silence until a new person joined the room.
“Welcome back, Zetsu” the shady figured addressed with a deep relaxed voice. “I
assume you have completed your mission?” Zetsu appeared out of the shadows
almost as if he come through the solid stone.
Walking into the lit center of the meeting room was a tall man with a face and
hair perfectly split down the middle of half black and half white. Two bright
yellow eyes burned as he opened his eyes and directed the towards the
silhouette.
He was wearing the official Akatsuki’s uniform that was a long black robe with
a high collar and the robe that stopped before touching the ground. It was also
designed with multiple red clouds symbolling the brotherhood of Akatsuki. Zetsu
was known as the fraternity’s informant.
Every year, hundreds of applications are submitted and some ‘screening’ needed
to be done before making their final decisions.
“Yes, there are a few good candidates. However, after immense research and
tracking, we believe we have narrowed it down to one.” Zetsu explained in a low
pitch voice. At the same time, pulled out a thick document filled with
information about said candidate.
A picture on top of the file showed a young man with long ebony hair pulled in
a low pony tail and bangs that famed his face. His dark onyx eyes matched his
hair, and sported a clear complexion save for two lines under each eye.
“His name is Itachi Uchiha. A senior at Konoha High School and plans to attend
Konoha University after graduation. He is the eldest son of the famous Uchiha.
The same Uchiha’s who owns one of the biggest pharmaceutical companies in all
Konoha. He will be graduating the top of his class, shows he is president of
the student council…”
As Zetsu continued down his long list of Itachi’s achievements the stern hand
of the shaded man soon interrupted him no longer wishing his informant to
continue.
The mysterious man took a couple of steps into the insignificant amount of
light in the room. His face held no signs of emotion keeping a professional
persona. He too was wearing the same long black robe with red clouds though his
hair was a bright orange giving his already pale appearance a shine.
His face was pierced with many different rods and metals that would get him
many strange looks from the public eye.
“This Uchiha does sound like a worthy candidate. Though his accomplishments are
impressive I fail to see how he stands out from all the others that we have
investigated.” The leader exclaimed as his voice changing to a more irritated
tone to show his disinterest.
“I’m disappointed in you, Zetsu. I would have believed you would have found
someone a little be more interesting and worth my time. I’m sorry, I do not
believe this Uchiha has what it takes to be an Akatsuki.”
With that the leader ended the meeting and turned to exit the room until he was
stopped by Zetsu’s next words.
“You didn’t let me finish.” Zetsu exclaimed, his deep low pitch voice turned
lighter. “On the surface he seems rather average, however with the many hours
spent tracking him and researching we were able to find something interesting
about him that would jeopardize his future if it would happen to fall into the
wrong hands.” The informant hinted causing the orange haired man to pause and
begin reconsidering his previous statement.
“Oh, really?” he replied with a little more interest in his voice. “Tell me
more about this Itachi Uchiha”
***** Itachi's Little Secret *****
Chapter Notes
     Hello everyone!
     I hope you enjoyed the first part now we can begin the actual story :
     )
     Remember that this is a yaoi story and their will be a lot of impure
     thoughts at times.
     With that please enjoy the new chapter. Sorry for any mistakes!
See the end of the chapter for more notes
“I’m home” Itachi announced returning late from a student council meeting. He
took off his shoes and placing them neatly against the wall by the door. Itachi
was considered that of a prodigy in the family. His grades were always well
surpassed those of his peers, he was kind, handsome, and all around a good guy.
Now a senior and soon to be graduate it was time for him to start thinking
about his future and what he wanted to do with his life or, so his father would
say.
He had already many offers into well respected Universities, including Konoha
University. The University his father had already decided would be the best for
him. Since his father was the founder of a major company he encouraged Itachi
to follow in his footsteps. This put Itachi under a great deal of pressure not
to disappoint his father who believed him to be none other than perfect.
Itachi grew to loathe the word, “perfect”. His whole life that is what everyone
labeled him as. Itachi disagreed knowing he was anything but perfect. He wanted
his father to be proud of him like most kids though Itachi found it exhausting
always trying to keep up his “perfect” persona.
Sadly, it had become something his mind was conditioned at a young age causing
him to feel trapped in someone life other than his own. The only time Itachi
felt he could let a little bit of his guard down was when he spent time with
the most precious person he held dear to his heart.
“Welcome home, nii-san!” an excited raven welcomed his brother by throwing his
arms around his brother giving him a big hug. Ever since the time he could
walk, Sasuke had always been there to greet him when he came home. The smile
never left his innocent face seeing his big brother come through those doors.
Although Sasuke and him did share certain characteristics such as thick black
hair and shining black eyes. It was Sasuke’s gentle features and pale skin
which made him radiate true outer beauty.
“How was your day?” Sasuke asked releasing Itachi from his embrace.
“It was pleasant. Thank you for asking” Itachi replied having a smile reach his
face when looking into the sweet, happy eyes of Sasuke.
“How was your day, little brother?” Itachi ask genuine interested in anything
his brother had to say.
“It was so boring” Sasuke complained “it’s the first day back from spring break
and Iruka sensei is already talking about our next test” Sasuke gave the cutest
little pout that made Itachi smile even more. He was too adorable.
“Well, if you need help studying I am always here for you” Itachi said patting
his brother on the head to show some form of sympathy to his pouting kin.
“Thank you!” Sasuke replaced his pout with a smile once more.
Together they walked into the kitchen where their mother, Mikoto, was finishing
the last preparations for dinner.
“Welcome home Itachi, I didn’t expect you home so late. Is everything ok?”
Mikoto asked having a slight worried expression painted on her face. She always
worried about Itachi knowing he was under a lot of stress for someone his age.
“Everything is fine, mother” Itachi stated with a fake smile as he sat down at
the table followed by Sasuke who sat in the seat right next to Itachi. “Student
council lasted longer than I had anticipated. We were deciding what themes and
programs for the rest of the school year and graduation”
“That must be exciting, planning your own graduation.” she expressed with a
lovely smile “And little Sasuke will be starting his first year of high school
next year. My little boys are turning into men” Her smile slowly turning into a
frown as she thought of her sweet boys growing up and eventually leave the
nest.
Snapping out of the small emotional moment, she was experiencing Mikoto picked
up where she left off with dinner. “So Itachi, have you decided which college
you will be entering?”
Before Itachi could open his mouth, a broad voice interrupted to answer the
question for him.
“Of course, he knows. We’ve been over this. He is going to Konoha University.
That is where the best of best attend and Itachi is the best” Fugaku stated in
a proudly as he walked into the kitchen to join his family.
“Welcome home dear. You finished work early, how wonderful” Mikoto commented
with a nice, sweet smile. “Sasuke, could you be a dear and help set the table
for me?”
“Yes, mother” Sasuke complied as he stood up from the table and crossed the
kitchen to grab the plates and utensils. Itachi’s attention was immediately
focused on his younger brother. Itachi couldn’t help but stare at his cute
little brother reach up to grab the plates on the top shelf. The large stretch
to collect the plates caused his shirt slightly to lift exposing a little bit
of his flat stomach.
Sasuke was so polite and helpful to others. That was one of the things that
made Itachi fall in love with him.
He agreed with his mother recent statement about her boys turning into men.
Sasuke had grown a bit taller and he could see some parts of his body were
beginning to turn leaner and more masculine. His cute baby face was more
boyish, but still held its innocence that was Sasuke. Which only made Itachi
feel more guilty and sick about the forbidden feelings he harvested for his own
brother.
Thinking back, he didn’t quite understand why he had developed these feeling
for Sasuke in the first place. It was an accident that he could never fix no
matter how hard he tried. He had been in denial ever since his first
unbrotherly thought occurred into his head when he was about Sasuke’s age. Ever
since the has continued getting progressively worse with age.
Itachi was stirred from his dream like state when his father addressed him
abruptly. “Itachi, are you listening to me?” Fugaku hissed, having been calling
his son’s name for some time.
“What? Yes, sorry father” Itachi shook his head to redirect his attention to
his father. Knowing full well it was dangerous to space out when his father was
in the room.
“Are you going to major in business like me or are you going into medicine?”
His father asked again with a deep scowl across his face showing the irritation
from the lack of respect he was being given.
“I have not decided, yet” Itachi answered waiting for his father’s disapproval
comments about his indecisive decision. It was one of the many topics he hated
talking about with his father. Basically, giving him one of two choices of
which field to major in. Medicine did not interest Itachi in the least bit.
Every parent dreamed of the day they could say that their child was a
successful doctor. And business, well business Itachi believed was just a game
of popularity. It didn’t matter how good you were just a matter of how low
you’re willing to sink to make yourself and the company look good and climb
your way to the top. But Itachi would just keep that to himself.
“Well, you had better decide soon. Both programs are highly competitive and
hard to get in to. The school is not going to wait around while you make up
your mind” Fugaku commented with his arms crossed not giving any mind to his
other son placing a plate in front of him.
“Don’t worry, father. I will decide shortly” Itachi assured keeping his
frustration he buried in the compounds of his chest, wishing his father would
drop the conversation and they could have one peaceful evening without a
rundown of his life.
A silent tension filled the room except for the sounds of utensils clanking on
the plates and the forced small talk of his mother. Itachi quickly finished his
dinner and asked to be excused claiming to have much work to do. Glad to be out
of range from his father’s judgmental and unwanted comments.
Itachi extended upstairs to hide in the confines of his room. Looking around,
everything was as he left it. Clean wooden floors and neutral colored walls
with a single window. The room was furnished with a desk with a laptop, chair,
and bed with side table. There wasn’t much because Itachi didn’t need much. He
rarely spent any time in his room to enjoy such luxuries normal teenagers his
age would enjoy. It was enough for homework and sleep.
Itachi sat down at his computer chair and let out an exhausted sigh, reminding
himself that it was almost over. He knew he couldn’t rest long when there was
homework and student council work to be done. Fortunately for him, the homework
was nothing to problematic and could provide an easy distraction from his daily
problems.
Some time had passed and Itachi was nearly finished with the last part of the
student council paper. When he was broken from his concentration from a tiny
knock from his door. He did not need to look up to know that it was his
precious little brother paying him a visit.
“Yes Sasuke, is there anything I can help you with?” Itachi said through the
door knowing Sasuke could hear him. As if on cue, Sasuke opened the door and
peaked inside to see his brother occupied with his own work.
“Oh, you’re busy” Sasuke said with a disappointed frown. “It’s ok, I just-”
Itachi stopped him “I’m never too busy for you, Sasuke. What do you need?”
Sasuke’s frown soon turned into a smile of gratitude. “Well, I have some math
homework and I could use your help.” Sasuke said hearing the relief in his
voice.
Letting out an inaudible sigh in defeat, Itachi udder the words. “Go get your
book.” Knowing full well Sasuke was the only one to have such power over him.
Sasuke thanked his brother before running down the hall into his room to get
his textbook.
As Itachi waited for Sasuke to retrieve his textbook, he couldn’t help but let
his mind wander. He imagined Sasuke in his room helping him with his homework,
as usual. Except this time, He had his arms wrapped lovingly around the slender
body of Sasuke who was sitting on his lap and not in the extra chair beside his
desk. He rested his chin on one of Sasuke’s shoulders and started caressing his
side and stomach under his shirt. Feeling the smooth, silky skin on his
fingertips.
Itachi could feel himself becoming aroused and his pants becoming uncomfortably
tight. Not caring if Sasuke could feel his problem growing beneath him. Itachi
held his brother closer to his chest and began rubbing his hips onto Sasuke’s
clothed butt. He could hear his brother gasp as he began to speed up and hold
him tighter. “Nii-san” Sasuke moaned and his eyes closed focusing on the
pleasure. “Yes, my love?” Itachi whispered in his ear as he moved to lick and
kiss his brother neck.
“Nii-san” Sasuke whined louder when he felt his brother glide his fingers over
his own problem and latched on to his neck with his mouth. Itachi loved hearing
his brother moan for him as he continued to pleasure his forbidden angel.
“Yes, say my name. Let everyone know you belong to me.” “Nii-san”,” Nii-san”…
“Nii-san?..”, “Nii-san?..”
“Yes?” Itachi absentmindedly answered awaking from his day dream to see his
little brother giving him a concerned look. “Are you ok?” Sasuke asked laying
his book down on the desk.
“Of course, why do you ask?” Itachi replied in his normal calm and composed
voice as he sat up straight. Hiding the evidence of his previous thoughts that
once filled his head of his desired needs. “You’ve been out of it since dinner.
Are you getting sick? Maybe you should take a break. Get some sleep.” Sasuke
suggested bringing his hand up to touch Itachi’s face, checking for any signs
of a temperature.
Before his hand could make contact with his brother face it was snatched out of
the air by the hand of his older brother. “I’m perfectly fine...I promise”
Itachi reassured his brother continuing to hold Sasuke’s hand feeling the
softness of his skin just like that in his day dream. Sasuke gave a hard look
into Itachi’s eyes to find any sign of a lie.
Itachi released Sasuke’s smaller hand and ushered them into the world of math.
He secretly loved when Sasuke asked for help. Knowing they can be themselves
and make mistakes around each other without any judgement. Yet another reason
Itachi fell in love with him.
It took many years, but Itachi was finally able to make peace with these
forbidden feelings that haunted him and kept him up at night. Trusting that as
long as he never acted upon his feeling then everything would be all right. No
one will ever know. It was his secret that he will take to his grave.
However, as time passed, Itachi found it harder and harder to control his
developing urges. The two Uchiha brother had always shared a close brotherly
relationship, but as they got older Itachi feared others would not understand
their close relationship and eventually start asking question.
Itachi knew the best thing he could do was put space between him and Sasuke.
One of the reasons Itachi busied himself with many activities. The less down
time he had, the more control he had over his thoughts and feelings. Though, he
never completely deny himself of his brother.
“…And you square the number in the parenthesis and you have your answer” Itachi
explained the final problem to Sasuke. Letting out a sigh of relief that his
homework was finished Sasuke gave a sweet smile. “I don’t think I’d be able to
do it without you. Thanks.” Sasuke said as he collected his homework and book.
“Nii-san, how did you get to be so smart?” Sasuke asked “You’re smart too
Sasuke. Just because you don’t understand a couple of problems doesn’t mean
you’re not smart”
“I know, it’s just the way father talks about you and everything that you do. I
could never compete with you” Sasuke said with a sad voice and gripping his
book tighter to his chest. Itachi was confident he was strong enough to handle
any pressure his father threw at him, but seeing his brother being affected as
well hurt Itachi more than ever.
He wished he knew the right words to say to make is precious little brother
smile once more. Looking at Sasuke with an apologetic smile “You know, me and
you are not here to compete, Sasuke. We are brothers and we are here to help
one another be our best”
“I just wish I knew how I could get better. I know what dad thinks of me… and I
don’t want you to start thinking less of me too” Sasuke admitted in a small
voice not making eye contact. Too embarrassed to see what his brother may be
thinking of him right now. Before Sasuke could think twice he was being pulling
into two strong arms. Itachi held Sasuke tight until he was sure Sasuke
understood. He couldn’t believe what he was hearing. How could someone so sweet
and wonderful as his baby brother think we was anything less?
“I love you, Sasuke. From the moment, I first saw you I was so happy to call
you my brother. Nothing you could do would make me stop loving you or think
less of you.” Itachi released Sasuke from his embrace.
“Look at me, Sasuke” Itachi said in a seriously. “You are perfect the way you
are. You don’t need to change anything. You are doing fine just being yourself.
I will always be here for you, you have nothing to worry about.”
Thankful to see some of his word reached his little brother. Sasuke always felt
much better after talking with his brother. Grateful he had someone in his life
to look after him and take an interest. Sometimes, he thought he should hate
his brother for stealing all of father’s praise. Hate him because everything
seemed to work out in Itachi’s favor while he had to work twice as hard and it
still wasn’t close to his brother’s level. Still, Sasuke couldn’t bring himself
to feel his way about him. Itachi was always there when he needed him and
always gave him the attention and praised he longed for. His brother was his
motivation and his best friend.
“I love you too, nii-san” Sasuke said embracing his brother into another hug.
Itachi wished that moments like this could last forever. If he could spend the
rest of his life with only his little brother by his side, he would consider
himself the luckiest man alive. Hearing Sasuke say he loves him was like heaven
to his ear. He only hoped that one day it would hold the same meaning that his
did.
Chapter End Notes
     Thank you so much for reading and thank you to those for leaving
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     how everyone is liking it!
     Stay Awesome Everyone!
***** An Inspiring Artist *****
Chapter Notes
     Hi there everyone!
     I just finished the new chapter! So here it is. I hope you enjoy it!
     I'm sorry for any mistakes! I'm not the best writer but I try my
     hardest :)
     There is a small thing I forgot to mention that I'll note at the end.
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Morning came too early for Itachi. He dreaded the task of waking from his dream
world to face the harsh reality of the real world. He rolled over to look at
the bright red numbers flashing 6:30 AM, signaling him to wake up. Pushing the
button to silence his alarm. Itachi sat up. And gave a big stretch before
started his morning routine of heading towards the bathroom down the hallway
that separated his and Sasuke’s room.
Itachi removed his night attire and stepped into the shower. He turned on the
water and adjusted it to a lukewarm temperature giving him a moments peace
before his day began. After finishing his shower, he quickly brushed his teeth
and fixed his long hair into its signature ponytail. He emerged from the
bathroom wearing his school uniform of a white button-down shirt, a red tie,
and a navy-blue jacket and pants.
Itachi descended the stairs with his natural grace and into the kitchen where
he saw his mother cleaning up some dishes. Itachi breathed a silent relief
noticing his father was not present. He must have left early this morning. That
is how Itachi preferred it. Not having the risk answering some of those tedious
questions his father loved to ask.
Itachi helped himself to the coffee over on the counter and sat down at the
table in his usual seat. Placing his coffee mug down and picking up the
newspaper to see what current events would be happening today.
“Good morning, sweetie” Mikoto greeted Itachi with her normal sweet voice.
“Would you like some breakfast?” she asked as she already started preparing
some eggs for Sasuke. Though she already knew the answer her elder son did not
eat in the mornings, but drink a single cup of coffee, she still liked to ask.
“No, I have my coffee, thank you.” Itachi replied not looking up from his
newspaper and taking a sip of said coffee.
Mikoto migrated to the table, setting the plate of sunny side up eggs and a
glass of juice in the place right beside Itachi and took a sit of her own.
“Will you be coming home late again this evening?” Mikoto questioned trying to
keep the conversation going.
“I am not sure. I will discuss the final preparations today. If everyone can
agree we may be able to get out earlier.” Itachi explained trying to keep the
irritated out of his voice. A headache was already starting to form from the
thought of handling those idiots who dare call themselves seniors. “Well, I’m
sure it won’t be a problem with you in charge.”
Giving Itachi a reassuring smile before warning out to her youngest son.
“Sasuke, hurry up or you won’t have time to eat your breakfast.” She called out
for her youngest son.
Not a few moments later, Itachi heard the footsteps of his precious baby
brother rushing down the stairs. “Sorry” Sasuke apologized walking into the
kitchen fixing the red tie to his black and white school uniform.
His black hair was being pulled down from the weight of the water from the
shower but was still able to keep its spiky shape. ‘How could someone look so
beautiful this early in the morning’ Itachi admired quietly to himself, peeking
over top of the paper. Itachi could just imagine helping Sasuke with his shower
activities.
Help wash every inch of his body as he… uhm…Itachi broke his train of thought
before he was too far gone. God, he acted like a raging hormonal teenager when
Sasuke was around, ‘how pathetic, how disgusting’ he scolded himself, taking
another drink of coffee.
Sasuke sat down in front of his plate of eggs and juice. Before taking his
first bite, he greeted his brother with the smile Itachi loved. “Good morning,
nii-san.”
“Good morning, little brother. Did you sleep well? “Itachi asked putting down
his paper for the first time that morning. “Yes, I had a dream about you and
me” A dream about me? Itachi could hardly hold back a smile feeling an unusual
sense of pride wash over him. Sasuke was having dreams about him.
This made Itachi happy knowing Sasuke was not dreaming of someone else.
“Really, honey? What was it about?” Mikoto pressed happy that her sons got
along so well. “Nii-san and I were on this amazing adventure together to find
some lost treasure and I used some of my treasure to buy him some dango.”
Itachi could only laugh at his brother’s dream. It only confirmed just how cute
and innocent his brother was.
Once Sasuke finished eating and dishes washed it was time for both boys to head
off to school. No since in driving since both schools were about ten minutes
from one another. This also gave the two brothers some special brother time
together every morning.
Sasuke enjoyed the alone morning walks to school with Itachi. Ever since he
started high school Itachi has been busier than ever. And when Itachi graduates
there won’t be any more morning walks together.
This realization hit Sasuke like a ton of bricks. His mind started overflowing
with ‘what if’ questions. What if he never got to spend any time with his
brother anymore? They already spent less time as it is. What if he completely
forgot about him? He didn’t want to lose him. Sasuke then remembered what
Itachi told him last night. He trusted his brother and if Itachi could do it so
could he. He just need to stay strong and focused!
“Sasuke, are you ok?” Itachi asked giving him a concerned look. Sasuke was so
busy motivating himself, he didn’t realize he was falling behind. “Yes, I’m
fine” Sasuke replied with a forced smile, running to catch up with his brother.
“Are you sure you’re not the one who’s sick?” Itachi questioned running his
fingers through his brother’s now dry, thick spiky hair a couple of times.
Giving him a chance to tell the truth one more time. “Yeah, I just went to bed
a little too late last night.” Sasuke explained, trying to convince his
brother.
Itachi was still unsure how truthful Sasuke was being, however, he decided to
drop it as they took the final moments before reaching the middle school. The
two brothers said their goodbyes as Sasuke made his way into the schoolyard.
“Hey, Sasuke!” a familiar voice shouted. Sasuke turned around to see his
childhood friend Naruto Uzumaki running towards him. Naruto was a good friend
even though he could sometimes get on his nerves depending on how hyperactive
his friend was that day. Though, Naruto could be annoying, he meant well, and
Sasuke knew if he ever needed anything Naruto would always be there for him.
“Good morning, Naruto” Sasuke replied walking together into the school. The
hallways were littered with kids and not one teacher in sight. Sasuke hated
school in the mornings because there was no organization. Kids were yelling at
other kids across the halls. They were making immature sounds and inappropriate
comments to one another not caring who heard. Sasuke’s parents paid a lot of
money for him to attend private school, not a circus. After maneuvering their
way through the obstacle course of students, Sasuke finally made it to his
locker.
“Hey, you know the math homework for last night that’s due today?” Naruto
hinted “Let me guess you didn’t finish it and you want to copy mine?” Sasuke
guessed not in the mood to humor Naruto for a stupid excuse why did not have
his homework this time. “Please!” Naruto begged putting his hands together in a
pleading gesture “I’ll owe you big.” Sasuke looked at Naruto, contemplating on
whether he should give in to his desperate friend.
Sasuke let out a deep sign as he opened his backpack and searched for his
completed math homework and handed it to him. “Thank you!” Naruto exclaimed his
gratitude. Holding the paper up in the air, acting as if he held the key to all
his problems. Well, in a sense, he kind of did. “I promise to have this back to
you by lunch” Naruto promised, shoving the homework into his orange backpack.
“You better or I’ll kill you” Sasuke threatened as he closed his locker and
headed to his first class of the morning.
-----BREAK-------
Itachi watched Sasuke walked towards his school. When he saw one of Sasuke’s
friend approach him and start talking to him, Itachi took that as this que to
leave. As the school came closer into view with every step he took more
students would appear.
People would stop him to tell him good morning and occasionally would hear a
gaggling group of girls whispering about him. Something like him being
handsome, and one after another pressuring each other to go up and talk to him.
It was just a normal morning for Itachi Uchiha. Throughout his student career,
Itachi was considered popular even though didn’t really have any close friends
and was not particularly sociable.
Not to say people didn’t like him. Fact of the matter was, people were
impressed, yet intimidated by Itachi’s intelligence and his ability to stay
calm under any type of pressure. Sometimes he wishes he had one friend he could
have a serious conversation without the fear of being judged or betrayed. That
was one thing he was envious about Sasuke.
Itachi arrived ten minutes early before for the morning bell rang. Singling
everyone to go to their rightful classrooms. He simply sat there and waited for
the teacher to start class and teach something he didn’t already know. To be
honest, Itachi was bored with this place. He didn’t know why he bothered to
come anymore.
School was close to being over and a lot of the students and some of the
teacher have already mentally checked out for the summer. The only thing Itachi
could do to help stay focused was constantly remind himself that it was almost
over. He would soon graduate and be out of here forever.
What felt like forever, the ringing of the final bell of the day gave Itachi a
sweet feel of freedom. Thanks to a certain teacher showing up late and holding
the class he was now late for his student council meeting. All he had left was
to stop by his locker, grab the papers, tend to the matters of the student
council and he could maybe he home early for once.
Making his way to his locker without breaking a sweat, he was surprised to see
someone waiting in front of his locker. They had long blond hair in somewhat
high pony tail. The rest hung loosely on their shoulders, covering the left
side of their face. From a distance, they could easily be mistaken for a woman,
however the closer Itachi got the more masculine the stranger became.
Itachi was the president of the student council and was familiar with just
about every student in the school. He was also not wearing the mandatory school
uniform instead he wore a grey t-shirt with a V-neck cut and regular jeans with
a couple of noticeable tears assumingly on purpose.
When Itachi cleared the hallway, now only a few feet to his locker, the strange
boy still had not acknowledged Itachi’s presence. He was preoccupied with
something in his hands. It looked like he was molding a piece of clay or
something into a figurine.
Feeling his patience run thin, Itachi cleared his throat in an attempt to get
the attention of the blond artist. The blond-haired man looked up from what he
was doing to give Itachi a cocky smirk. “Excuse me, but you’re in front of my
locker.” The young artist scoff under his breath give off the impression he
couldn’t be bothered. “Yeah, I know” the blond said as he put the clay figure
into his pocket deep pockets and pulled out a card.
Itachi raised an eyebrow at the guy still confused why this guy was here and
what he wanted. “Is there anything I can help you with?” Itachi pressed trying
to hurry this uncomfortable conversation along so he could retrieve the items
from his locker and he could be on his way.
“Are you Itachi Uchiha?” The guy asked, reading directly from the card. Not
sure why this strange guy had a card with his name on it Itachi gave a wary
look of who wants to know as he answered. “Yes. And who might you be?”
The blond shoved the card back in his pocket completely ignoring Itachi’s
question. “Do you have a moment to talk?”
No, he did not have a moment to talk. He was running further behind schedule
which the guy didn’t seem to mind. Keeping his frustration down, Itachi
remained collected. “I’m sorry, I really don’t. I’m already behind schedule as
it is.” he replied hoping the blond would take the hint and let him have access
to his locker.
“Alright.” He merely said much to Itachi’s relief. The man pushed off the front
of Itachi’s locker and left the other behind not leaving his name, information,
or what he wanted. Itachi just watched as the blond walked right out of the
building.
As confused as he was, Itachi did not have time to think about it too long. He
was running late to the student council meeting. What example was he setting
for the others if the president cannot be there on time?
Running as fast as he could Itachi entered the classroom where student council
meetings was normally held, fifteen minutes late. Itachi said his apologies for
being late and got down to business. He briefly wanted to go over old business
and the changes with the graduation program before they discussed the new
business for the rest of the semester.
The student council members were discussing the new changes and their concerns
until not ten minutes into the meeting a loud obnoxious fire alarm was going
off.
The school was on fire! Everyone in the student council save for Itachi started
to panic and lost the ability to think rationally. Itachi tried to calm
everyone down, but to no avail everyone ran out of the classroom leaving Itachi
alone. Screams could be heard in the hallway by the remaining students and
faculty as they fled from the burning building.
Itachi could only shake his head before he too left the classroom. That was
before he was rudely pulled back into the room by a strong grip on his
shoulder. Turning around, Itachi was able to identify who had pulled him back
into the class. He became annoyed to discover it was blockade artist from
earlier. With a smirk on his face he asked in a smug voice once more. “Hey
Uchiha, you got time to talk now?”
Chapter End Notes
     Sorry If the story seems to be going slow. It is slow building but
     it's starting to pick up now. Itachi will soon be introduced to the
     Akatsuki and we can get started!
     I would also like to say, I may have forgotten to mention Itachi will
     not be doing anything with Sasuke when he's this young. Later in the
     story there will be a time skip where Sasuke is older and then they
     can start confessing feelings.
***** Double Exposure *****
Chapter Notes
     Hello!
     Sorry it's taking me so long to update these! I'm focusing on school
     at the same time. It's crazy but it's ok. Everything is going to work
     out fine.
     I hope you guys have fun reading!
See the end of the chapter for more notes
The blaring alarm never let up as the two teens stared each other down. This
was not the time to be having a conversation. Not when the building was going
up in flames. What did this psycho want to talk about so badly that he would
risk his life in a burning building?
“Can’t you hear the alarm? We need to leave this place, immediately.” Itachi
warmed the other his voice slightly irritated.
The blond gave Itachi an amusing look as he appeared to be unphased and in no
really hurry to leave. “Don’t worry your pretty little head, hmm. It’s just a
small one on the other end of the school. It will put itself out if the fire
department hasn’t already. We are in no real danger.”
How could he possibly know all of this? Unless…
“Did you start the fire?” Itachi questioned while pointing an accusing finger
at the smirking artist. Taking his silence as a ‘yes’ Itachi began to lecture
on the stupidity of this situation. “Why would you do something like that?
People could have been hurt. Are you insane?”
“Let’s leave the Q's and A’s until later, hmm. I have something I want to
discuss with you. Now, we can do this the easy way or the hard way.” He replied
with a cocky attitude. Itachi was not glaring this guy down hard. He was not
about to try and fight this lunatic.
Deciding to take the easier route, he allowed the blonde his insane idea of fun
for now. Itachi straightened out his uniform and kept his usual neutral
expression before asking, “who are you and what do you need to talk to me
about?”
Hopping up on one of the desks, the smirk never leaving his face. “The name is
Deidara. I was given orders to come here in search of a student name of Itachi
Uchiha. And here you are.” Deidara stated with his arms in a presenting manner.
Seeing the unimpressed look of the Uchiha, Deidara cleared his throat and
continued “I am here to personality invite you for the opportunity to join the
Akatsuki.”
Akatsuki? The Akatsuki? And they were wanting him to join? But why?
Akatsuki was an exclusive fraternity that a lot of people would probably kill
to become a part of. Anyone in Itachi’s position would be jumping at this
opportunity without any hesitation, and they wanted him to join. Itachi didn’t
remember placing an application or doing anything to promote any interest in
joining.
Itachi was not even certain if a fraternity was right for him. He was not
planning to join a fraternity, and though it did look good on a resume, he had
confidence in his own abilities. Besides, did he really want to be a part of a
group whose members are arsonists?
Having already made his decision, Itachi picked up his backpack and slung it
over his shoulder. Pausing for a moment before he spoke. “I do appreciate the
offer and taking your time to invite me to your session. However, I’m afraid I
must decline. Good day”
Itachi prepared to walk out the room until the pyro blocked his path, not
allowing him to proceed further. “Oh, I think I can persuade you to reconsider
your answer.” Deidara said pulling out an envelope from his pocket and handed
it to the unexpecting Uchiha. “Not unless you want these to somehow surface to
the public.” Itachi was more confused before opening the sealed envelope. He
froze with fear as the contents in the envelope were revealed.
Inside were dozens of pictures of him with Sasuke. Each one of the photos was a
different picture that captured suggestive material of how close their
brotherly love had exceeded. A few he recognized from when they went to the
beach house this spring break.
Itachi had nothing to hide. It’s not like he did anything with Sasuke that
would get him in trouble. Itachi loved his brother but he would never to
anything to Sasuke without his consent. Sasuke was too young to do anything of
those things anyway. If Itachi was so sure, how come the guilt wouldn’t stop.
How could this have happened? He was extremely careful to monitor his
surroundings before displaying any affection for his brother. No one would
understand their brotherly bond. This could not be happening, he was being
blackmailed because he had fallen in love with the wrong person.
Itachi hated himself, not only was his entire future at risk, but now his
brother was involved, as well. Sasuke didn’t deserve this. He had done nothing
wrong.
Itachi was slowly dying inside. However, he made sure that his emotions did not
reach his outer appearance. Putting the pictures back in the envelop Itachi
interrogated the blond, “this is your plan? Blackmail me until I say ‘yes’ to
joining your fraternity?”
Deidara walked closer to Itachi knowing he had the Uchiha right where he wanted
him.
“Blackmail is such an ugly word. No, that was not the original plan, but you
left me with no choice. I was given specific instructions if you declined our
invitation.”
Deidara explain in a smug tone not showing any sympathy for the situation. “You
don’t have to make your decision now, all we are asking is that you come to our
first session and see firsthand what the Akatsuki has to offer you.”
“As if I have a choice in the matter” Itachi hissed about ready to take out his
anger on the blonde that dared to tread closer to him.
“Look, you come to the session. Hear what we have to say. After that you can
make your final decision. If you come and still do not want to be a part of
group then we will give you the negatives and any other picture we have. That
will be the end of it. No questions asked. You’ll never hear from us again.”
Itachi did not trust this guy for one second. He wished he could suggest to the
group where they could shove their invitation. He could care less about what
they did to him, but if they dare touch Sasuke, they would be sorry they ever
asked him to join. Realizing that there was no other option.
Itachi gritted his teeth “I will attend only if you promise nothing will get
back to Sasuke. If there is a problem, you come to me. Leave Sasuke out of
this.” With the terms being set Itachi hesitantly agreed.
“Great, the first session is this Friday. Let’s say, 6:30 at our fraternity
house? Don’t be late, hmm.” Deidara suggested as he made his way towards the
exit with a proud walk of mission accomplished. Not before he stopped in the
door way not bothering to make eye contact with the steaming Uchiha.
“Oh, and you can keep those pictures. We’ve got plenty, bye.” The blond said
before walking out the of the room, leaving behind an enraged Itachi.
Itachi could feel his inner Fugaku rise. He stormed out of the building and
headed home where he could try and make sense of this mess.
Chapter End Notes
     Thank you for reading!
     I hope you enjoyed and I'll get the next chapter out as soon as I
     can!
     I really can't wait to meet all the Akatsuki members but that will be
     later down the chapter :)
End Notes
     I hope it was worth your time. The next chapters will be longer. I
     just needed to give you guys some kind of introduction to the
     Akatsuki.
     Thank you all for reading!
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