Naruto: Katsumi

He didn't really sound angry at all. Maybe he calmed down in his bedroom, or he just maintained himself when he walked in.

That was really quick since this was Sasuke we were talking about and it takes a while for him to calm down. Then, he opened the door a little more until I could see all of him.

I glanced at his face and saw his head lowered as his bangs covered his eyes; not wanting eye contact.

"And I should be the one apologizing. For not letting you know my whereabouts and leaving you in the dark; it's not fair for you.

And I shouldn't have walked in ignoring you the whole time; that was not cool of me. " He admitted lowly.

I wasn't mad at him at all. If anything, I was more worried about him than upset.

But I couldn't help but feel that he wasn't being truly sincere. Maybe he was trying, but he wasn't being sincere since he avoided looking at me.

He must have had a lot going on in his mind. I wonder what?

"Don't even mention it, Sasuke. " I shrugged it off without difficulty.

I could tell he was tired and wanted time for himself, so I should leave him be. I could ask him more tomorrow over his favourite breakfast.

That should do it.

"Well, I'll leave you alone now. You must be tired, so I'll make you a cup of tea.

" I smiled as I pretended that nothing was wrong.

As I was about to turn towards the kitchen, a hand shot out in front of me and grabbed my shoulder. Confused, I turned back to see it was Sasuke's hand on my shoulder, squeezing it in a loving matter.

At that moment, I felt like I was more in the dark than I was already. I couldn't help but think that it had something to do with the situation that caused him to be a bit bruised up.

I was now lost.

"Sasuke, what's going on? What's wrong?" I asked innocently, getting more concerned by the second.

"I rarely ask you for big favours, and I don't really feel like it's the right thing, but…" He closed his eyes as he thought to himself deeply, probably having second thoughts.

Big favours? Doesn't feel right about it? How exactly big was the favour anyway?

"Come…" He demanded softly as he removed his hand from my shoulder and took my hand.

Sasuke gently pulled me into his room, dismissing my reaction. I really didn't know what to expect; he could pull out the craziest of things from that mind of his.

He closed the door behind me and gave me a long, deep look. I didn't know what to do at that point because on one hand, I wanted to ask what was going on, but with that look he gave me I wasn't sure if I should.

Something must've bothered him for him to be acting this way since he wasn't too sure how to handle it; he was making the situation more awkward than it should.

How big was this favor exactly?

"We are leaving tonight. I want you to pack up all of your stuff.

" He simply demanded, squeezing my hand even tighter.

I was taken off guard. Leaving? Now? Why? What was he talking about?

"W-What…? What do you mean?" I mumbled dumbfounded; I was so lost.

"We can't stay in the Leaf anymore; it will never help us reach our true capabilities. " He replied monotone as he narrowed his eyes, indicating me that he was dead serious about it.

So Sasuke wanted to leave the Hidden Leaf Village because he felt like he wasn't improving or getting stronger at all? That battle with Naruto really took a toll on him mentally… or emotionally. I wasn't sure; it was hard to predict him even though he was my brother.

I also don't understand as to why leaving the village was gonna help him get stronger in anyway. And where exactly was he planning on going? Didn't he even thought this through properly?

"Wait, so you want to leave our home to get stronger? Why would you ever consider that, Sasuke?" I questioned hardly as I narrowed my eyes, showing him that I was serious.

Sasuke closed his eyes as he lowered his head. "I realized this after my match with Itachi; after when he said I was still too weak to ever match with him.

" He answered in a fuming tone, I could see him biting down his teeth solidly.

I understood where he was coming from, since I also faced Itachi after he knocked out Sasuke. But it was only because I knew he was after Naruto and because I knew the opportunity to kill our eldest sibling was too good for Sasuke.

He still doesn't realize that the only result to that would be death on his part. However, he was taking this too far.

I know what Itachi did was unforgivable and he should deserve every bit of hell this world could give him, but focusing on killing him someday wasn't worth it. I once felt the same way he did because our brother did things ten times worse to me than he did to Sasuke— not that it mattered —but I learned that it was all in the past and I don't want him to consume me for the rest of my life; it was about time for me to move on.

Did I forgive him? Absolutely not. But should I go hunt him down and should my life be involved around him only? No.

I had met amazing people that filled the hole in my heart, and having them and my brother was more than enough.

They were more of a family to me than my blood family.

But sadly, that wasn't enough for Sasuke. He still carried hatred for him and would do about anything to kill him.

This was one of these things he was doing that would "improve" his abilities. I snapped back to reality when I noticed he activated his Sharingan and his eyes showed fierceness and determination.