Distant Time

Uchiha's Fall

Kurami began the academy with Sasuke as she agreed and wasn't very thrilled on the subject. It was only day three when she slipped up and her hair moved away from her forehead as she brushed it out of her face.

"Hey Kurami. What's that mark?" She began to panic and placed her hand over it as the girls surrounded her. "Is it some weird birthmark?" She glared at them. "If you ladies were smart you would forget you ever saw it." They just laughed at her. "What? Afraid Sasuke would hate you from seeing it?" She gave them a confused look. "Why the hell would I care what he thinks? Are you ladies delusional?" The ring leader stood up crossing her arms. "Don't act like you don't like him. We see you two walk to school together!" She deadpaned at them. "You've got to be kidding me. You girls are love sick blind idiots. We're from the same clan. That's all. I shall be on my way now. So step aside." Two of the girls stepped in her way. "Who said we would let you go anywhere? That mark fits you so perfectly. We need to make it more prominent." Kurami narrowed her eyes at them. "I dare you to touch me." Sasuke was watching the ordeal from the side knowing she could handle herself. He was just waiting for her to be done. One of the girls reached for Kurami's hair and just barely touched her forehead. "That's it. You've just pissed me off." Kurami grabbed her wrist and threw her to the ground pinning her down with her foot. She ended up having to take down the others as well but they were easy to fling around. Kurami walked away from them not caring and called for Sasuke to follow which he ran to catch up.

Once back at the compound Kurami was stopped by Fugaku. "Kurami. I would like to speak with you." She bowed to him. "Yes sir." She waved to Sasuke as she followed Fugaku. He led her to a room where they sat across from each other. "Kurami. I know you are still young. However I know you will understand what I am saying. You may be about three to four years younger than Itachi. However because you are an intelligent and strong Uchiha. I would like to arrange a marriage between you and one of my son's of your choosing when you are a bit older." Her eyes widened and she became speechless. "Lord Fugaku I must decline." He raised an eyebrow at her. "Is there a problem?" She knew that she couldn't be with her descendants but he didn't know who she truly was "No sir." He nodded. "Good. Then it is decided. On your seventeenth birthday you will be wed to one of my sons." She closed her eyes nodding. "Yes sir." He nodded before leaving. She sat in the room staring at the floor for a bit before deciding to get up.

She walked down the hall lost in thought and ended up running into Itachi. He grabbed her arms to steady her before she could fall. "I'm sorry Itachi. I wasn't watching where I was going." He looked down at her and gave her a soft smile. "It's no problem." She nodded as she turned away from him and took a step before stopping. "Oh. Itachi. May I speak with you?" He hummed before agreeing.

The two sat on the side of the house walkway looking at the sky. "Itachi. What do you think on this matter?" He looked at her curiously. "What matter?" She sighed looking at the ground. "Your father. He has arranged for me to chose between you and Sasuke. He wants me to marry one of you on my seventeenth birthday." Itachi looked at her sympathetically. "Well, that is your decision. No one can make you do anything. You don't have actual parents so no one can truly officialize the arrangement." She nodded. "Thanks Itachi. However you are the eldest and he is head of the clan. You were supposed to be the successor. So if I chose Sasuke. Wouldn't that make him the next leader?" Itachi looked down at her. "Yes." She nods and gets up. "Alright. Well, I'll see you later Itachi. Thank you for listening." He got up also. "Thank you for telling me. Are you going to tell Sasuke?" She shook her head. "No, just as your father has put me on choosing my husband is shall let him choose his bride. If does not choose me and falls in love with someone else. Then I will have no other choice. Not that your a bad one!" Itachi chuckled smiling at her. "I understand. Though if we were to fall in love. What then?" Itachi moved closer to her where she was almost against him. She blushed a bit. "I-If it happens it happens. Your a great man Itachi. Don't let love or the Uchiha hatred blind you. I can already see you are much different from the rest of the Uchiha. Please. Stay that way." He looked at her confused but nodded. He turned and walked away after hearing Sasuke's running feet.