Naruto Fan Fiction ❯ It's Already Over ❯ Could This Be Out Of Line? ( Chapter 20 )

[ T - Teen: Not suitable for readers under 13 ]

Don't own Narutoor the song So Contagious by Acceptance
 
Could This Be Out of Line?
 
He broke through the surface, gasping desperately for air. Bobbing on the dark waters, the raven turned towards the warehouse. Gritting his teeth, he snarled as the salt water stung as his wounds.
 
What a waste of time…
 
Paddling gingerly back to the dock, onyx eyes glanced at the warehouse again. There was a gaping hole at the side with black burn marks streaked across the walls. Smoke was pouring out and Sasuke could hear the faint echoes of sirens. Eyes narrowing slightly in annoyance, the Uchiha planted both hands onto the edge of the dock and hoisted himself up.
 
Brushing the stray strands of black hair from his eyes, he ripped apart his soaked shirt and crumpled it into a small ball. Tossing it casually into the sea, Sasuke started to limp away from the scene of crime as the sirens grew louder. A dark look clouded his face as he struggled to come up with new leads as to where Itachi was.
 
Damn it, now I'm back at square one!
 
Slipping into the shadows of the alley, the siren lights from the passing police cars threw his features into disarray. Pausing slightly, he slammed a fist against the wall, cursing himself mentally.
 
What now? It's hopeless. At his rate, I'll never catch Itachi.
 
Sasuke could practically taste the bitterness in his tongue. Squeezing his eyes shut in frustration, the Uchiha could feel the cool water droplets slide down his back slowly. Raising a hand to his face, he dragged it across, brushing the water from his chiselled features. His head snapped up as footsteps sounded, nearer and nearer.
 
Time to run Sasuke, time to run.
 
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The silver car sped down the highway at 150 miles per hour. The silver haired man's grip tightened around the steering wheel, eyes darting around frantically. Suddenly, he wrenched the wheel to the left, causing the car to skid along the road before righting itself and turning the corner. Eyebrows knitted together in confusion and anxiety, Kakashi glanced at the rosette next to him.
 
I hope you know what you're doing before this all backfires straight into our faces.
 
Abruptly, the jounin stepped down on the brakes and the car jolted to a stop. Peering out of the window, Kakashi's eyes were narrowed with worry. Hurriedly, he opened the door and stepped out as Sakura mirrored his movements.
 
“Come on,” he whispered in a husky voice.
 
Sakura licked her lips nervously as she stared at the glowing neon sign of the nightclub. Turning around to face Kakashi, the eerie glow threw shadows across her face, making it hard for the man to register the expression on her face.
 
“I…,” the silver haired man cleared his throat and tried again, “I'm sure this is the place.”
 
A chilling click sent shivers down Kakashi's spine as the touch of cool metal wormed its way from his temple to his heart. A gasp escaped Sakura's lips as someone's hand descended upon her shoulder in a death grip.
 
“That's right Kakashi.” A cool voice breathed, words tinged with malice. The jonin's eyes were wide, fear and surprise swimming in his eyes.
 
“It…can't be!” He choked out. Sakura was rooted to the spot, body tense with fear. Who was it that could scare the ex ANBU captain so much?
 
A low chuckle rumbled from the attacker's chest as he nudged the muzzle of the gun harder against Kakashi's head.
 
“That's why, Kakashi, you should never trust anybody. Appearances and preconceptions are never reliable, you know?”
 
Stepping out from the alley shadows, Itachi stared impassively at the duo. “That's why I was always the better one when it came down to missions,” he pointed out blandly.
 
Raising a hand, the rogue cop hit the base of Kakashi's neck and watched disinterestedly as the man crumpled into a heap of the ground. Swivelling around, Itachi pointed the gun at Sakura.
 
Slowly, he murmured, “Sakura Haruno...” It was more of a statement rather than a question but Sakura didn't really care. All she wanted was to get away from the Uchiha. Backing away slowly, she snuck a glance at Kakashi, heart pounding heavily against her rising chest.
 
The Uchiha did not move but instead stared at her, curiosity lingering in his eyes. According to his sources, this was the girl Sasuke was involuntarily attracted to. What was so special about this girl? Why was his brother so uncannily attracted to her? Itachi did not deny it. Yes, Haruno was a pretty creature, but then again, she wasn't the most beautiful female that he had ever laid eyes on. Considering Sasuke's celebrity status as SharinganWarrior and as one of the most handsome Uchihas, he had the potential to find a better girl.
 
Raising a finger, he cocked the gun. The rosette continued to sidle away from the Akatsuki member, defiance burning in her emerald eyes like a flickering flame. The corner of Itachi's lips twitched upwards briefly. So that was it, wasn't it Sasuke? Itachi could see that the girl wasn't easily cowed or stupid either. She was formulating a plan to escape, and she was planning to distract the Uchiha. But Itachi wasn't seen as the prodigy genius of the infamous Uchiha clan for nothing. He could see the girl's hand pressed against the wall, feeling for the little ridge which signified the break in the alley, where another alley crossed with it.
 
Although Itachi's voice was soft, it also held a steely edge in it as he surveyed the girl coolly. “Don't move, or else I'll shoot you right here and now.” Sakura's eyes darted towards the alley break and the night club hesitantly. A smile broke across the man's face.
 
“Bullets can outrun you Haruno, and I doubt that the people in the nightclub can hear you.” Itachi gestured at the silencer. “There's no running now,” his tone was light but his eyes hardened as he continued. “You're coming with me.”
 
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Sasuke was exhausted. Slumping against the seat in his car, he leaned back and closed his eyes. The raven's breathing gradually slowed to a steady pace. Tense shoulders slowly loosened and relaxed yet his muscular torso still showed the wariness of someone who had lived a life of torment for too long.
 
But the peaceful atmosphere was shattered once again. Eyes snapping open immediately, Sasuke's hands were raised in front of his chest and face in a defensive stance as if expecting an attack. Chest heaving with anticipation, it took a minute for the Uchiha to register that nobody was attacking him, but instead his phone was ringing.
 
However, as the raven extracted his phone from his pocket, he found that it was broken from the impact when he fell into the sea, yet there was still something ringing. Startled, Sasuke's eyes swept across the dashboard and landed on the red, flashing phone symbol.
 
Of course, the car's built in phone system.
 
His forehead creased and his eyebrows furrowed in concentration.
 
This is my personal line, only Uchihas have it, not even Kakashi has it…
 
Realization hit him hard.
 
Uchihas have it... Itachi Uchiha…
Sasuke lunged for the answer button. The caller's voice filled the whole car. Onyx eyes froze with fear.
 
“Hello Sasuke.”
 
The raven's body was shaking, his breath hitched in his throat. Lips formed soundless words before he managed to whisper, “Itachi.”
 
An insane chuckle sounded. “Foolish little brother, let's end what I started so long ago, shall we? I have your girl friend with me, so 11 tonight at the Uchiha shrine.” The speaker sounded quite amused as he continued, “Oh, by the way Sasuke, could this be out of line?”
 
A click signified that the elder Uchiha had hung up.
 
This couldn't be more unexpected…
 
Sweat poured down Sasuke's face as his eyes glazed over, unfocused.
 
Could this be out of line? Could this be out of line?
To say you're the only one breaking me down like this
Tremors rocked the younger sibling's body. His fist tightened into balls, knuckle white with fury.
 
You're the only one I would take a shot on
Keep me hanging on so contagiously
 
Sakura…
 
Sasuke's fist pounded against the dashboard. Choking noises emitted from his throat. Itachi had taken another precious thing from him, and this time, he had pushed Sasuke over the edge, exploiting haunted memories.
 
Tears slowly leaked from the corner of his eyes.
 
Could this be out of line?
 
One simple question using the lyrics from one of Sasuke's first ever song, written just before the Uchiha Massacre, let the younger Uchiha nothing but a broken man.
 
Major twist!!! Oh I love this chapter XDXD