The Red Flames
Chapter 18

Hotaru P. O. V

I was walking since I did not want to teleport, then Gaara, Kankuro and Temari appeared.

I sighed.

- What did Sasuke do this time? - I mumbled.

- How do you know it was him? - Kankuro asked me.

- Well... you're here and I knew that he went to the Kage Summit. - I said.

- Hotaru... he's... - Gaara said.

- Darker? Yeah... - I said.

I sighed.

- Go and tell the others, they're not far from here and they need to know. Don't tell them I knew though. - I said.

- Hotaru... be careful. - Gaara said.

- I will, thank you. And I'm sorry for the trouble he caused. - I said.

With that I left.

Why do I have to deal with an idiot?!

I was sensing Sasuke close and finally I was already able to see him but I stopped near Madara.

- So... what did I miss? - I asked him.

- Danzo is dead. - he answered.

- Good... I never liked him anyway. - I said.

- Heee! Someone's with an attitude. - he said and I glared at him.

- Why is Karin on the ground? - I asked confused.

Then he explained me everything that happened.

I widened my eyes... is Madara right?... Can I still bring Sasuke back?

- Sasuke-kun! - we heard.

Sakura... I narrowed my eyes.

- Jealousy? - Madara asked amused.

-Shut up Madara. - I said.

- Sakura? For what purpose did you come before me? - Sasuke asked.

- Sasuke-kun! I want to follow you! I'm leaving Konoha! - Sakura said.

I raised an eyebrow.

Another lie.

- Heee! She has guts! - Madara said.

- No... she's just stupid. - I said.

She then jumped near to Sasuke.

- What do I gain if you join me? What are you plotting? - Sasuke asked.

- I'm not plotting anything at all. I've just regretted not coming with you when you left Konoha. - Sakura answered.

You really think Sasuke will fall for that?

- I'll do anything you want! I don't want to have any more regrets! - Sakura said.

- Do you know what I want? - Sasuke asked.

- I don't care! I'll do exactly as you - Sakura started but was interrupted.

- I'll destroy Konoha! That's what I want! - Sasuke said.

Sakura widened her eyes in shock.

- Would you really betray Konoha for my sake? - Sasuke asked.

- Yes, if that's what you really want from me. - Sakura said.

- Then prove it. Finish her off. - he said pointing at Karin.

I sighed.

How did I end up with a psychopath?!

- If you do, I'll believe in you. - Sasuke stated.

She took a kunai out and then asked.

- Who is she?

- A member of my organization, Taka. As you can see, she's rather seless now! Sasuke

- Baka. I mumbled.

- What? - Madara said.

- Of course she's useless now! WHAT WAS HE EXPECTING AFTER HE DID THAT TO HER?! THAT SHE WOULD BE RUNNING LIKE A CRAZY PERSON?! - I said mad and Madara sweat dropped. -You're a medical-nin, right? You can take her place, you'll be a good fit. - Sasuke said.

Sakura started to walk towards them.

She's still so naïve.

- Hee! You're not gonna stop him from what he's about to do?! - Madara asked surprised.

- I warned her about this... it's her fault she didn't listen. Besides I already had to deal with many shit because of her, so... I don't really care. - I said.

- What's wrong, Sakura? Can't you do it? - Sasuke asked while moving behind Sakura.

- Stop... Sasuke. - Karin managed to say so Sakura would notice that he was gonna kill her.

Suddenly Otou-san appeared and grabbed Sasuke.

- Well... here I go. - I said.

- Bye, bye! - Madara said amused.

I appeared there and took Sasuke off of Otou-san's grip.

- Hotaru! - Otou-san and Sakura said shocked.

- Kage Bushin no Jutsu. - I said and made a clone go to Karin and started healing her.

- T-Thank y-you... H-Hotaru. Karin managed to say.

- It's okay, try not to talk now. - my clone said calmly to her.

- It's just one after another. - Sasuke said.

- Sakura... I was clear when I said those things. So what do you think you're doing? - I asked mad.

- Hotaru calm down. - Otou-san said.

- WHY WOULD I?! - I asked already with Kurama's eyes.

- Seems like you pissed off my girlfriend again, Sakura. - Sasuke said.

- G-Girlfriend? - Sakura said shocked.

- We never broke up! - Sasuke stated.

- Sakura... there's no need for you to carry such heavy burden on your own. I was Team 7 leader, so I resentment towards myself for the team's falling out.

- Leave... both of you. I won't ask again. - I said.

- I'm afraid I can't do that, Hotaru. Sasuke... I don't like repeating myself. However I'll say this one last time. Don't be consumed by your revenge! - Otou-san said. Then I heard Sasuke laughing.

- Kid... he's lost.

- No... there has to be a way... I WON'T FAIL OR DISSAPOINT ITACHI!

- Itachi, Chichi, Haha... even my clan! Bring them back to me! If you can do that I'll stop! - Sasuke said.

- I don't want to kill you. - Otou-san said calmly.

I immediately looked at Otou-san.

- You speak as if you could. Don't act as if you're still my teacher! I'm itching to kill you, Kakashi! - Sasuke said. No.... DAMN IT!

- Sakura, go heal the red haired girl so Hotaru can rest. - Otou-san said.

- No! She's not touching Karin. I won't let her after what she did and said. - I said.

- Hotaru enough! Just stop! - Otou-san said in an assertive tone.

I was now in front of Sasuke and said.

- No.

- Hotaru deal with Sakura, I'll deal with Kakashi. - Sasuke said.

- Just because I won't let them kill you does not mean I will let you hurt them Sasuke. - I said coldly.

- What side are you on?! - Sasuke asked.

- You better SHUT UP Sasuke!... Otou-san... please leave. I don't want to fight. I said.

Suddenly Sakura tried to attack Sasuke but I kicked her away.

FUCK IT! I DON'T CARE ANYMORE!

- FINE! BRING IT ON! - I said frustrated.

Sasuke and Otou-san started fighting and so did I against Sakura.

- I told you... I won't hesitate this time. - I said coldly.

I sped to her and punched her sending her flying, the I teleported behind her and kicked her and this time she went flying into Sasuke's direction which made him grab her by the neck and was now ready to kill her until Naruto appeared and saved her.

I teleported behind Sasuke... his eyes...

- Sasuke... Sakura-chan is a member of the same Team 7! - Naruto said.

- Former Team 7! I'm no longer in it. - Sasuke stated.

- Do you understand now Hotaru, Naruto, Sakura? What dwells with in him now is true intent to kill! He's no longer the Sasuke we once knew. - Otou-san said.

- Sasuke. - Naruto said.

- What? - Sasuke asked.

- Some guy named Tobi told me the truth about Itachi. - Naruto said.

Sasuke widened his eyes and looked at me and I nodded slightly.

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- What you've been doing... I understand it! - Naruto said.

They widened their eyes.

- Naruto, I've said this once before. What do you, who have no parents understands about me? - Sasuke said.

I narrowed my eyes at Sasuke.

- Outsiders should shut the fuck up! - Sasuke said.

- You don't know what Naruto has gone through for you! - Sakura said.

- Sakura, quiet! You're the one who does not understand! So... JUST SHUT UP! - I said mad.

- I'm definitely going to save you from the dark abyss of revenge! - Naruto stated.

Sasuke smirked.

- There's no need for that. Just earlier, I finally defeated one of Itachi's enemies. I killed one of Konoha superiors. - Sasuke said.

- Who?

Otou-san asked.

- Danzo. I said.

They widened their eyes.

- It's a sensation I've never felt before! The sensation of the stained Uchiha being purified! You! And all Konoha! I'm going to kill you all! - Sasuke said.

I widened my eyes in shock.

Suddenly Naruto and Sasuke went towards each other with Chidori and Rasengan. I teleported to the middle and stopped the attacks but I could tell they were in Naruto's subconscious so I let them be.

We went back some feet away but I was still at Sasuke's side, then Madara appeared.

- Finally. - I mumbled.

- What's going on, Sasuke? I told you to go home and rest. Let's go Sasuke. - Madara said.

- Wait. - Sasuke said.

- Sasuke do you remember? What you said to me in the final valley? The thing about high-level shinobi clashing face-to-face. Just now, we learned from just trading blows even with Hotaru stopping both of our attacks. It means we've become high-level shinobi... you and me. Sasuke, were you able to read... what was inside of my heart? And you saw it, didn't you? That if you and I fight... we will both die. - Naruto said.

I looked down sad.

- The only ones who can handle all that hatred it's me and Hotaru... but I don't want her to carry that burden. So I'll do it. - Naruto said serious.

I widened my eyes... Nii-san.

- What is it with you, Naruto? Just what the hell do you want? Why are you so fixated in me? - Sasuke said.

- Because you're my friend! - Naruto said with a grin.

I smiled slightly and Sasuke looked shocked.

- I don't plan on changing. Nor am I interested in understanding you. And I don't plan dying. You're the one who's going to die. – Sasuke said.

- If I die, we both die, Sasuke. - Naruto stated.

- Let's go Sasuke, Hotaru. - Madara said.

- You go ahead... I'll be there shortly. - I said.

- Fine.

Madara said.

With that Sasuke and Madara disappeared.

-You're coming with us Hotaru. - Otou-san said.

- No... I'm not. I made a promise and I always keep my promises. You know that, Otou-san. - I said.

- But... Otou-san said.

- I healed Karin as much as I could, please take her with you. I'm afraid that if I take her, Sasuke might try to kill her again. - I said. Otou-san nodded.

- I'm sorry... I said quietly and turned around but then Naruto said.

- Nee-chan.

- Yeah? - I said looking back.

- Don't forget about the bet, I feel like I'm going to win! - he said grinning.

I widened my eyes but then smirked.

- The hell you will! I'm faster... remember?! - I said grinning and he just smiled.

- Take care Naruto. - I said.

He nodded and I teleported to the Akatsuki hideout.

- YOU! - Obito said pinning me against the wall.

- What? - I asked with no emotion.

- What did you do to Itachi's eyes?! They don't have the sharingan! - Obito said.

- Why should I know? - I asked coldly.

- Let her go. - Madara said and Obito did as he was told.

- Where's Sasuke? - I asked Madara.

- In his room. Without his brothers eyes he will go blind. - Madara said.

- You think I played around during those 3 months of training under Orochimaru? I actually know how to heal that. - I said.

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- As expected. Very well, go on then. - Madara said.

I nodded and went to where Sasuke was.

I entered his room and closed the door.

I went towards him.

- Please lay down so I can heal your wounds. I said with no emotion.

He nodded and did as I asked.

I started healing him.

- Do you know what happened to my brother's eyes? - he asked.

- Why should I trust you with such information? - I asked coldly.

He widened his eyes.

- B-Beautiful...

- Don't say that... how... how can I trust you? Damn it! I promised your brother I would protect you and the village. How am I supposed to do that when you want to destroy the village that Itachi dearly loved?! How can I protect both?! Sasuke

you just tried to kill Kakashi, my adoptive father!!! And you tried to attack my brother! How do you expect me to trust you?! Damn it Sasuke! Your brother wanted you to live in Konoha after his death, he wanted you to be happy. And you're doing the opposite and for what? Stupid revenge?! - I said frustrated.

- I just can't live knowing that they were not punished for what they did to Itachi. - Sasuke said.

- HE CHOSE THAT PATH SASUKE! HE GAVE HIS LIFE FOR YOU AND FOR THE VILLAGE SAKE! CAN'T YOU SEE THAT?! - I said mad.

-

I can't forgive them.

- How can I trust you? - I said quietly.

-

I would never hurt you beautiful... you should know that. - Sasuke said.

He widened his eyes.

- YOU'RE HURTING ME NOW! - I screamed.

- You attacked Kakashi, my brother and you want to destroy Konoha. I CAN'T PROTECT ALL OF YOU AND THIS IS HURTING ME LIKE HELL!!! YOU'RE HURTING ME WITH ALL OF THIS! CAN'T YOU SEE THAT SASUKE?! - I said frustrated and mad.

- I... Sasuke said.

- How? How Sasuke?! Why are you doing this?! First you wanted your OWN BROTHER dead, then you killed him. Then you regret it after knowing the truth, so first revenge CLEARLY FAILED AND BROUGHT YOU ONLY PAIN!!! Then you go to

the Kage Summit where you fought, got badly hurt not to mention... YOU LEFT SUIGETSU AND JUUGO BEHIND YOU STUPID DUCKBUTT!!! And then you kill Danzo SACRIFICING KARIN ON THE WAY! WHAT THE HELL IS WRONG WITH YOU?! You're getting darker and darker Sasuke... I... I just... I just want the old you back... that's all. - I said.

He looked the other way which made me sigh.

- There, you're healed... next phase. - I said.

- What do you mean? - he asked looking at me.

-

I won't let you go blind... I still care for you and I will protect you... even if it kills me. - I said.

- But... how? Itachi's eyes don't have the sharingan anymore. - Sasuke said.

- Can I really trust you... Sasuke? - I asked.

- I... you can tell me anything. - Sasuke said.

- Kurama... if we do this with that activated it's better and at the same time he gets more eye power.

- Fine kid... even though I don't trust him.

- I know... I'm sorry.

- I trust you though.

- Thank you Kurama. - I said smiling slightly

- Be prepared because this will hurt. I learned this when I was training with Orochimaru and Kabuto. And what you about to see... stays between us. Are we clear? - I said.

He nodded.

I closed my eyes and took a deep breath and activated the sharingan and Kurama's eyes.

With that I opened my eyes.

- H-Hotaru... your eyes... he said in shock.

- You really thought that your brother would let his eye powers in him where anybody could steal it? He was smart Sasuke... he passed them to me after he died. Now... I'm sorry about this. - I said.

- Why? - he asked confused.

I did some hand signs and putted my hands near his eyes.

My hands started glowing green and a bit of orange.

- АHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!! - he screamed in pain.

-

I'm sorry... it'll be over soon. - I said.

He continued screaming until I was done.

After I was done I putted some ligatures to cover his eyes.

- Why... are... you putting... those? - he asked panting.

- Knowing you... you would try to use your eyes to see how good they are now and you can't. So with these I'm sure you won't do it. - I answered.

- T-Thank you. - Sasuke said.

- Don't thank me, this was your brother's idea. I just came up with the solution. Now rest, I know it hurts a lot, so try to sleep for a bit. - I said.

I was about to leave but he stopped me.

- Could... you stay?... Please.

I

sighed.

- Sure... I can.

I laid beside him and he pulled me closer to him. I was so tires because of the all process that the sounds of his heartbeat drove me to sleep.