The Price Of Loving Him... (Itachi x reader)

Chapter 188

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You have made it safely through the bridge, as Itachi did the same thing carrying Tatsu, Itachi put your son down once he reached the other side. You both held each of his hands and walked through the second forest, at least this one seems to be empty from any dangers and menacings.
You walked all the way to an open area, where the opening of the cave leading to the tree is still there. It was evening already, you smiled gladly as you finally so close to your destination, you looked at  Tatsu to see him looking around curiously.

You walked down the long tunnel leading to your destination, in the end of the path, there was a light indicating the end of the tunnel.
As you exited it, you found yourself in that place again, something magical, dreamy. It is beautiful the amout of memories this place brings back to you, you looked at Itachi and smiled at him, you're not strangers but lovers now, he pulled you closer to him and started walking, while you let go of Tatsu's hand and let him explore the place on his own, the trees surrounding the place, the green fresh grass around, the vines climbing the walls of the stoney dome surrounding the place, the fountain from which clean, pure watering run out and then leave the place through a hole, but the most beautiful thing of them all, was that giant tree in the middle, growing on a little hill in the middle of the place surrounded by water.

"Mom! Can I pick some berries?", Tatsu asked you with his cute voice, already standing beside some bushes full of mature fruits dangling from their branches, "it is okay, Tatsu", you said calmly smiling at him, you wanted to have some as well, you still remember the taste of them, having some for your dinner will be a good idea, especially that you're spending the night here.

At night, you didn't need to lit a fire, it is warmhere, not too hot nor too cold, and some how the moonlight coming from the outside was enough for you to see well. After dinner, you have been sitting on the grass facing the tree, Tatsu was asleep as he put his head on your thigh using it as a pillow, while Itachi did the same on the other side, your hand was tangled in his hair gently playing with his soft locks, something you know he really loves. Looking down at the both of them, it felt like a quick time traveling trip, Tatsu looks so much like his father, with just a difference in age.

You've slept between them a while later, your eyes opened on their own as you felt a light on your face, you sat up and looked in front of you, so beautiful...
The tree was glowing as the moonlight fell directly on it, entering from the opening in the ceiling, you stood up quietly and walked toward it, taking off your shoes as you neared the water surrounding it. You let out a sigh as your feet dived in the water, you smiled and walked more closer until the water level was reached above your knees, you can touch the lower branches with your hand, of course, it was here where you picked the flowers long ago.

You gasped once you felt a presence behind you, you don't even need to turn around to see who is this, you smiled once you felt a pair of arm wrap around you. You closed your eyes and let out a soft sigh enjoying the moment and the closeness to your beloved one, the pain and suffering is over, it all started from here, and now you're back to the same place, two free different persons.

You turned around to face Itachi after a while, he was so handsome as always... he was close to you, looking deep in your eyes as you can see your reflection in them, his hand moved up to your face and cupped your cheek then kissed you. Now you know the reason he kissed you that night, he simply loves you.

Your moment has been interrupted as you felt something smooth and light touch your face then slide down falling on the water at your feet, the scent that spread around...was so familiar and sweet...you both looked up, still close to each other, and saw that the things that are falling from above are petals...
You couldn't see any flowers blooming around, but they seem to falling down from the highest part of the tree, that you can barely see.
You weren't prepared for this, you didn't have tools to extract any medicine from the falling flowers, even trying to collect them to use them later has no value since they are so fragile and will wither soon, all you could do was watch them as they fall down on the water, then get carried away with the current, unknown to you...part of them has been carried to the fountain where that woman is...

You watched the beautiful view together with Itachi, leaning back against his firm chest as he wrapped his arms around you lovingly.

It was morning after a beautiful night, magical. You have picked some of the berries and got ready to leave, taking a last look at the giant tree and giving it a promise to be back again, you left the place together with your husband and little son, feeling very excited to be finally back home.