Two Loves, One Fate (Itachi & Sasuke Uchiha)

№.19 :: Akatsuki Brawl

Chapter Nineteen 

I acted as if Itachi wasn't even in the room with me, moving towards the center of the room and sitting down on the hardware floor. I closed my eyes lightly as I began to meditate, trying to awaken peace within myself. It wasn't long before I felt eyes staring into my back, the feeling of holes being burnt into my skin causing me to lose concentration before I was even able to start. Ignoring Itachi, I cleared my mind of all unwanted thoughts, calming myself from the events that would occur tomorrow. It was obvious that I was nervous as it seemed that it was raditating off my skin. Finding my inner peace and self-confidence within myself was the simple quest, but what worried me was the fact that I might not have enough chakra to even fight in all three battles. My biggest fear was that when it was Itachi's turn to battle me, I would be drained of all chakra and I was beginning to wonder if that was Rei-dono's true intentions. It seemed like forever since I last was in a fight and I felt a bit rusty, not knowing how my body would react to an extreme usage of chakra before any self preparation. I had confidence in my chakra supplies and a wave of relief washed over me as I felt mentally prepared for these battles. Opening my eyes to find Itachi sitting on his bed, his Sharingan eyes watching me with wonder. I stood up, keeping my eyes on Itachi. My legs were sore and I was beginning to wonder how long I had been meditating, hoping that it hadn't taken too long. I didn't feel like explaining myself to Itachi as I laid down on my side of the bed, keeping my back turned to Itachi.

"Why are you staring at me?" I asked after minutes of feeling heated eyes on my body began to send a wave of irritation through me. My voice held no anger, no irritation, no distaste, just wonder and curiousity. I actually turned my back away from Itachi so that I was facing him to hear what he had to say. When I turned, all I saw was Itachi and the arch of his eyebrow. I felt stupid and embarrassed all of a sudden and I started to wonder if I imagined that feeling of being watched. Without another word, I slowly turned away from Itachi to lay back down, facing the wall next to the bed. The sound of Itachi chuckling hit my ears and I could just feel a blush crawling up my neck, my face revealing my blush to the extreme. I could only thank the Gods for not letting Itachi see the way my face looked at the moment, the redness probably too much embarrassment for one day. I heard Itachi turn off the light switch and darkness quickly swallowed the room. I guessed that I was suppose to go to sleep now; my feeling of agitation once again fueled inside of me. I didn't like being told what to do, and that even involved being told when it was time for me to go to sleep. Having to make a comment before my anger resided, I turned to come face to face with the Sharingan. I was probably a few inches away from Itachi's face and I could only thank God that it was dark to hide the reddening of my face...again. Before I became lost of words, I said the only thing that popped into my mind at the moment. "You better hope I don't kick your ass tomorrow."

I think that was the statement that pushed Itachi because mere seconds after I said my fateful words, Itachi actually started to laugh. It wasn't the usual chuckle that I've heard him use only a couple of times since I've been here, but it was an actual laugh, a real laugh from the heart. I guess Itachi could read the shock expression on my face, stopping midway through his fit. It was if he had a double presonality, quickly shifting back to the Itachi that seemed to be around way more often than the man that I just witness have a good time. With seriousness back on his face, Itachi looked into my eyes and his neutral facial expression told me that I wasn't going to see the other side to him for a long time. I guess he didn't expect to ever crack his posture in front of me, but he sure was wrong with that thought. With his Sharingan still activated, Itachi just stared at me and even though it was quite dark, I could make out the faint outline of a smirk among his lips. "Don't be so sure about yourself, Serenity." He said, his words taking me by surprise as he turned his back to me. I was left staring into his back as I was suddenly unsure about myself. I actually had fear run through my veins before I realized that this was exactly what Itachi wanted, intimidating me before the day of the battles. I guess he wasn't so sure about his abilities if he had to scare me to make sure that he was able to win tomorrow. With a smile forming on my lips as I turned away from Itachi's form, I knew that tonight I wasn't the one that was going to sleep with fear running through me.