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Pairings:
Itachi x Naruto
Past Sasuke x Naruto
Other minor pairings
Warning: Very slight Naruto & Tsunade OOC.
Summary:
Is the devil as evil and cruel as everyone makes him out to be? Is the devil even male? Are there chances of redemption? If so, who helps the damned see the light? Will they evolve or die?
~*Evolve or Die: Chapter 3: And They Meet *~
His eyes couldn't get any bigger than they already were.
What was he looking at?
Was it going to kill him?
Is he going to hell?
Why him?
How did this thing know his name?
Did Sasuke do this?
So many questions were racing around in his mind. He could hear is heart pounding in his ears, threatening to beat out of his chest. If he was a lesser man, he would have pissed and slash or shat his pants by now.
He felt adrenaline rush through his system as the beast started walking towards his desk. With every step it took its footprints left burning patches in his carpet. Because of its hunched back, its arms swung back and forth lazily with each step. The huge black wings twitched every so often. As if they were ready to take flight any minute.
Itachi found himself backing away slowly until he tripped over his upturned office chair. Falling unceremoniously onto his ass, he could nothing but scoot backwards until his back hit the glass wall behind his desk. He could was wait. Wait for that. . . . that thing to come and kill him or whatever it wanted to do with him.
From this angle on the floor, his desk was obscuring his view of the entire creature. Much like its first appearance, a hand slowly eased toward the edge of the desk. The elegant bandaged hand slowly grasped the edge of the desk. Jagged claws pierced the expensive wooden desk. The head was the next thing to come into view as the creature slide itself across the top of his desk, knocking off any remaining objects.
The eye peering through the slit of the bandages looked amused. This sent a wave of anger and frustration through his system. This thing was laughing at him. Mocking him! A burst of bravery stepped out of nowhere and he mustered up an "Uchiha Glare" aimed at said monster.
If it were possible, the creature looked even more amused.
" 'Was worried there for a second. Thought you were going to shit a brick."
Oddly enough, its voice wasn't as harsh as the first time it spoke. It could be described as rustic and warm. A voice made for the bedroom.
Using the glass wall behind him as leverage, Itachi slowly began to stand up. Once he was at his full height, he squared his shoulders and tried to look intimidating. He could see how it situated itself on his desk now that he was standing.
Both hands gripped the edge of the desk now. Its knees where placed on the outside of each hand. The limbs were so close together, the creature's writs touched its inner thighs and arched its back sensually. Itachi watched as the amusement in its eye took on a carnal gleam. The large black wings flapped lazily twice before they stiffened and flew straight back. Its head fell back as a husky moan fell from covered his. The wings were returning back into its body slowly. Its head dropped back and a breathy moan fell from it covered lips. Its back arched even harder.
Itachi could feel desire pooling in his groan. Lust overtook the anger and fear. This body, though covered, still was desirable. That almond shaped red eye. The small body that had slender arms and legs. The shapely body. And that voice!
He was brought back to reality when it repositioned itself. It was sitting on his desk with legs crossed like a woman dignitary. Fine breeding, elegance, and power radiated from it.
"Itachi Uchiha?"
Said male scowled slightly as he nodded.
"My name is Naruto Uzamaki. "
The scowl deepened. "What is your business here?"
With legs still crossed, he leaned back on both hands. He knew that it was grinning even though he couldn't see it because of all of the bandages.
"I am here on business." A grunt from the man in front of him made him chuckle lightly. Just as quickly as the amusement came, it was gone. "I was sent here by the devil herself."
"Herself?"
"I do not believe you are in the position to ask questions. I am here to help you see the light."
"See the light? So you're here to see me to the afterlife?" Itachi felt all the warmth leave his body.
"Luckily for you, that is not part of my job description."
A frown etched itself on his face. "Exactly what is your job description?"
Its eye glowed hauntingly. It peered directly into Itachi's eyes.
"I AM THE WAY INTO THE CITY OF WOE
I AM THE WAY TO A FORSAKEN PEOPLE
I AM THE WAY INTO ENTERNAL SORROW
SACRED JUSTICE MOVED MY ARCHITECT.
I WAS RAISED HERE BY DIVINE OMNIPOTENCE.
PRIMORDIAL LOVE AND ULTIMATE INTELLECT.
ONLY THOSE ELEMENTS TIME CANNOT WEAR
WERE MADE BEFORE ME, AND BEYOND TIME STAND"
Its voice sounded like a chorus of demonic power concentrated in that small body. It rang with power and authority. It demanded attention. It was captivating.
"In Layman's terms, I am Hell's Angel. The devil has me go to those with a chance of redemption, those who still has some type of warmth in their hearts."
Naruto got off Itachi's desk in one fluid motion. He took steps to bring himself closer to Itachi until their fronts were flush against each other. Naruto looked Itachi directly in the eye and without looking away, placed his right hand over Itachi's heart.
"You still have warmth in your heart. The love you have for your younger brother is what might save you. What is going to save you. You only resent your brother because of the sacrifice you took for him."
Without breaking eye contact, Itachi took Naruto's right hand into his own and took it off his chest.
"How do you know about this? Are you all seeing or did Satan tell you?"
Removing his hand swiftly, Naruto turned around and walked back to the desk to sit down again. "All 'Satan' told me was your name really. You told me yourself."
"I did no such thing."
Naruto placed his right hand over his heart and covered his eye with his left hand. "It could be said that the eyes and heart are the windows to the soul. By looking in your eyes," He spread his fingers apart enough to show his eye. "I saw your past. By placing my hand over your heart," His clawed hard tightened over the bandages there. "I felt every emotion, felt every emotional tie you have with every single person you have met."
Itachi actually felt violated. His thoughts were cut short as Naruto pointed to the glass wall behind him.
"Is it not time for you to go home?"
Itachi turned around and noticed that the sun had been down for a while. There was no trace of the sunset he was admiring a while ago. How long has he been talking to Naruto?
"I will see you at home."
There was a loud crack that made Itachi turn around. His office was back to normal. There was no abyss in the middle of his office. All the books were back on the shelf. Everything was on his desk as if never disturbed.
At this moment the lights flickered on and his door opened. His assistant peered into his office slowly.
"Mr. Uchiha? I tried paging you but it would not go through. I was wondering if there was anything else you needed me to do before I headed home."
Itachi quickly started gathering his things so he could go home also. "No. you can go home. See you tomorrow."
He didn't acknowledge the soft goodbye; he just stuffed his briefcase hastily. Grabbing his keys out the top drawer of his desk, he rushed out of his office, hitting the lights on the way out.
Getting out of his car, Itachi was sweating bullets. The entire ride over here his mind was a buzz. What was he going to come home to?
Was Naruto waiting for him?
How was Naruto going to "make him see the light"?
Quickly heading to the elevator, he looked toward the heavens above and prayed that it was all a hallucination.
When the elevator stopped at his floor, he braced himself. Opening his front door, he was met with a dark home; the only light on was a small table lamp in the front room. He checked the rest of his rooms cautiously.
Once he was through with his search, he went right to the bedroom. He took off his tie and jacket and dropped them to the floor. He flopped onto his back in the bed, unbuttoning his shirt.
In seconds, Itachi was out like a light.
Hours after Itachi fell asleep, Naruto materialized out of the shadows. Walking up to the man on the bed, Naruto looked upon him sadly. Naruto cupped his cheek and a tear slipped out of his eye.
"You're back."
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