10Summary: AU Itachi is charged for murder but gets off by pleading insanity. Now he's stuck in the nut house looking for more victims. Too bad they can't tell anyone. No one believes in crazy people, right?
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A/N: You guys are awesome! Those sweet reviews make me feel nice and fuzzy inside. Sorry it took me longer to update than usual but life got in the way. Don't you hate it when it does that?
No problem is so formidable that you can't walk away from it. -Charles M. Schulz
"Are you ready to go?"
She jerked her head to the side, face cold.
"You are going," he told her, the aggravation he tried to keep locked up showed in his voice. "You owe her that much."
She forgot that she was supposed to be ignoring him. She turned to him, mouth open to reply and then snapped it shut. Angry now, she glared at him.
The stress, anxiety, and pull of the world were working on him, making him uncharacteristly tired. He shot a final chance, "She would do it for you,"
The anger she had leaked out of her eyes. Her voice cracked, "It's not fair,"
"I know,"
"I miss her,"
"I know," he turned sideways acting like he did not notice she was rubbing away her tears, "She would want to see you. She talks about you, asks about you, and when you're coming."
"I'm scared, Neji,"
His tongue slipped before he could stop it and his tone became cold, "And you think she's not?"
She didn't flinch as Hinata would have but she scrunched up her face feeling the weight of her cousin's words.
He opened the door his back to her, "You ready to go now?"
Hanabi nodded and followed him not looking forward to the bus ride to her sister's new home.
Eyes narrowed, focusing on the goal at mind. Edging on the side of the wall the person made sure to keep in the shadows. Held breath and sweaty palms occurred when a flock of staff passed, oblivious to anyone watching them. Once they passed the person, slouched against the wall, began slipping forward.
Eyes widened and a gasp of surprise came out. There he was! Caution thrown to the wind the person sprang forward arms open wide.
Contact! Yes, he didn't get away! Feeling completely overjoyed with herself Sakura felt a wide smile grow over her face. Inner Sakura purred her agreement. Yes, hugging hot guys like Sasuke-kun was a big priority.
Sakura frowned though when she felt her inner personality pause. Oh, crap. Inner Sakura flinched, this is defiantly not Sasuke. And looking up to meet blood red eyes, Sakura had to agree.
"Ah, this is where you'll be staying,"
Itachi was disappointed. Slightly, but it still had an effect. With all the fuss Kisame had made about this place he had some hope of entertainment. But, all he got were paranoid staff. Lips tightened in an almost smiling way as he realized the bump in the man's coat was a needle. More paranoid than I thought. Pathetic. Well, this place had possibilities, he mused as he traced his jaw line with a finger; one can always make their own fun.
He learned, as he listened to the nervous man's timid chatter that he would be let out at around mealtimes and, at those times he would be flocked by one or two of the staff. Itachi's knuckles turned white as his fist tightened behind his back. Oh well, one more complication wouldn't make a big deal.
His visiting hours would be short and his conversations wouldn't be private. He would always be monitored and if he broke any of his restrictions he would be sentenced to a room where his food would be brought.
This wasn't a problem at all, Itachi thought as his mind came up with thoughts, maps, and plans. But, he wouldn't go too deep into them now; he had, after all, all the time in the world. He would not get messy like he did last time. He had been hasty. With that thought the corner of his lips twitched down a fraction.
The man shut the door behind him and Itachi sat at the edge of the mattress. This was going to be easy, he mused, all he had to do was think and he would have his reward. Death, after all, was a beautiful experience and he wanted to get everything that came with it. The emotions his victim would display, the toying he would do and then finally the realization they would have. But, by then, it would be too late.
It was around noon as Iruka led Sasuke up to the highest level of the building to where his brother would be residing. Iruka kept sending worried glances over his shoulder at the young man. He seemed mad and had an almost violent look in his eyes. Iruka had yet to read the profile of Uchiha Itachi so he had no clue why he was here. He guessed, by his room in the building, that he was hostile so he was surprised that when he saw him in his room that he was polite and had a strict aura around him.
That seemed, Iruka noticed, to make Sasuke tense up. "I'm sorry Sasuke but I'll have to remain in the room with you."
Sasuke paused, clearly not expecting this, "It is very private," He stated this with such authority that it made Iruka turn slightly red in the face in anger.
"I'm very sorry but I will have to stay,"
"I will have to insist,"
Iruka's face was now a rather nice shade of red. His eyes were closed as if he were restraining himself from making a scene.
"Now, Sasuke, try to be rea-"
The doctor was interrupted as someone bumped into him and landed into Itachi's side arms wrapped around him. Sakura smiled as if it was the simplest thing in the world while Sasuke gasped, and Iruka, as he steadied himself watched in horror as Itachi's fierce red eyes bore down on her.
A/N: Don't you all love suspense? I do! Now, remember guys, reviews are always appreciated. They motivate me, get the next chapter in that much faster and make me all fuzzy inside.