Hey guys I'm back. I've sent in all my college apps, so I think I'm good for a while. So here the next lovely chapter of the first fic I've updated since this was last updated. XD Do you know what that means? MY NARUTO FEELS ARE FIXED! :D

I'm also incredibly depressed because Naruto is officially finished. I won't spoil it for those of you who watch the anime, but man are you going to love it. That ending was more than I could have ever hoped for. It also works perfectly for the ending I have planned for this fic.

So with that, on with the story.

I don't own Naruto.

Enjoy.

Saria was sitting on her bed playing with a doll the Katerina had bought for her in a nearby village. Konan and Katerina had a meeting to go to, and while neither wished to leave the children alone, they didn't have much of a choice. They also had the comfort of know the entire organization was supposed to be meeting, and that included Madara.

However they failed to take into account the kind of person Madara was. He was evil, conniving, and selfish. There were ways to get what he wanted, and he utilized all of them. That was why when the door creaked open Saria was startled to see the masked man there. "What do you want?" She snapped at him. Her spitfire personality reminded Madara of Katerina. It made his blood boil, but he forced himself to remain calm. If his plan was to work, Saria would need to see him as a friend.

"I was just coming to make sure you were doing ok. After all, you've suffered a great loss." His lips formed a smirk as he watched Saria visibly relax, though she still fixed him with an intense gaze.

"You're the one who made that happen. Why do you care?" She muttered.

"I realized I was wrong for what I did, and I was hoping you could forgive me. Not right away of course, but perhaps sometime soon." Madara was making himself sick from this façade, but it was necessary.

Saria seemed thoughtful for a moment. "Aunt Kat said not to trust anything you say. I trust her more than anyone, she always tells the truth." She added the end with a tone of finality.

Madara once again found himself angered by Katerina's actions, but as he thought he realized this could be in his favor. "I was informed you had recently had some pain in your eyes. Did you aunt tell you what was wrong?"

"She said it was stress and will go away in a couple days." Saria told him. She was becoming too comfortable. "Why?"

"What if I told you your aunt lied?" Madara asked carefully.

"I'd say you're lying." Saria's harsh glare returned. Even as young as she was, you could definitely see the Uchiha in her expression.

"Saria, you're partly from a clan called the Uchiha, you have been told that right?" Madara began moving closer to her.

"Yes," Saria said fidgeting as he approached.

'Ah, she's more afraid than she lets on.' "Did your aunt tell you about their eyes, and how they have a power called the sharingan?"

At this Saria seemed confused. "No," She said shaking her head.

"Well, the Uchiha were a clan of very powerful ninja, and they had special powers in their eyes. When these powers awakened, they often caused pain and discomfort. I believe that you have this power Saria." Madara explained to her.

"But…why wouldn't aunt Kat tell me?"

Madara smirked in triumph. Checkmate. "She didn't want you to know. Your aunt was determined to make sure you could never become strong. That way she can keep control over you no matter what. I can show you your true power Saria." Madara touched her face and pushed chakra to her eyes. Saria gasped. "I can help you to control what was always meant to be yours." He held up a mirror and Saria saw the crimson that replaced her bright blues. "You must do just one thing; keep your knowing a secret from your aunt. She must never know, or she will punish you."

"What if she does tell me?" Saria asked crossing her arms. "Then I'll know you're lying."

"Try to get her to admit it if you wish, but if she does not, you will know I am telling the truth. I wish only to help you Saria. I know what it is like to lack power that is yours." Madara pulled his hand away and her eyes returned to normal. "The choice is yours. I'll come back next week to see if you agree."

Saria nodded. "Okay,"

At that moment the door handle started to turn and Madara vanished. "Saria, are you talking to someone?" Katerina asked entering the room.

Saria shook her head. "No, I was just playing."

Katerina smiled at her niece and set a hand on her head. "Was your cousin good?"

"He slept the whole time."

Katerina laughed. "He will be more fun when he's older. I promise." She moved over to Kitai's crib and found him still sleeping soundly. "How have your eyes been?"

Saria blinked a few times as she tried to keep what she knew to herself. "They hurt as much as before."

"See? I told you they'd get better soon." Katerina sat next to her on the bed. "Pretty soon you won't even know something was wrong."

Saria was oddly quiet after Katerina said that. Katerina herself was rather quiet as well. The meeting's events did not sit well with her. They were targeting the jinchuriki; groups of two were to set out over various parts of the world in search of their targets. However, Katerina was the odd member, more of a backup than anything.

She wanted to stay behind at the hideout where she could keep an eye on Kitai and Saria, but it was not her choice. Pein made it clear that she was to take part in these hunts, though from the slight apology she could pick up in his eyes she assumed it was Madara's choice and not his. Mercifully she was paired with Itachi and Kisame.

She had a feeling Pein did have a say in that.

Konan was more than a little frustrated. Madara had been too quiet, too content with that meeting. He had used his persona of Tobi to interrupt even once. The others would have found it suspicious, but probably assumed it was because he had done something. Konan however knew the real reason. That Madara was a clone.

She walked down the hall towards the masked man's room and knocked on the door. When it opened she spoke immediately. "What did you do?"

"What makes you think I did anything Konan?" He asked though the smugness in his voice was evident.

"You never miss a chance to make Pein look like a fool. I don't know what you are doing, but if you hurt those children I'll…"

"You'll what Konan? I'm the only reason this organization continues to exist and you'd do well to remember that." Madara said darkly. "I can destroy it as quickly as I saved it. Then you will all have nothing."

Konan's eyes narrowed as she turned away. "I know you're up to something Madara. I will prevent you from doing anything that can hurt Kitai or Saria."

"Don't forget your place Konan, or you will come to regret it." Madara hissed at her.

"I already have regrets far greater than anything you could do." Was her response as she left the room. Her mind began to wander to a time far in the past. 'Yahiko…'

Katerina liked to listen to her gut feelings, and at the moment her gut was telling her something was wrong. Later in the night after Konan had returned to the room and Saria and Kitai had been put to bed Katerina headed through the headquarters towards Itachi and Kisame's room. A few moments after she knocked the door was opened by Kisame. "Oh, Katerina. If you're looking for Itachi he went outside a little bit ago."

"Thank you Kisame." She said quietly turning to leave.

"Hey Katerina," His words stopped her. "Are you alright? I know it's been hard since…well since Saria arrived, but you haven't seemed yourself."

"I appreciate your concern Kisame, but I'm okay. There are just some personal problems that I've been trying to work through." She responded.

"Heh, you Uchiha are all the same, you never want to share your feelings. It's alright though, I'm used to it at this point. Go on and find Itachi." Kisame motioned her to go on.

"I'll see you later Kisame." Katerina said with a small smile.

"Are you just out here staring at the stars?" Katerina asked approaching Itachi who was looking at the sky.

"More trying to remember them then staring." Was his quiet response.

"Trying…to remember?" She asked stopping beside him. "What do you mean?"

Itachi sighed and sat down motioning for Katerina to do the same. "Katerina, there's another more powerful sharingan that is awoken when an Uchiha watches someone close to them die. It's called the mangekyou sharingan." Itachi began quietly.

"I've heard of the mangekyou, but I thought it was a myth." Her voice was thoughtful.

Itachi shook his head. "It is as real as you and I, and it is something I have awoken. It has increased my capabilities by a large amount, but there is a downside." Itachi went quiet for a moment.

"What is it?" Katerina was becoming concerned.

"It causes blindness Katerina. My eyesight is failing me." Itachi looked over at her and touched her face. "It isn't too terrible yet, but I can no longer see into the distance. The stars are nothing but a memory now."

"Itachi…" Katerina set her hand over his and she felt her eyes tear up. "Is there nothing that can be done?"

"No," He said sadly. "This is beyond the skill of any medic. Even the Sannin Tsunade could not fix it." Itachi moved forward wrapping his arms around her. "I'm sorry Katerina, I didn't know how to tell you."

Katerina shook her head. "So much has changed since our days in the village. I thought our lives were complicated back then. I don't even know what to call this anymore. It's fucked up." She buried her face against his neck.

"Be that as it may, one thing hasn't changed." Itachi tilted her head so she would look at him.

"What would that be?" Her words were merely a whisper.

"I love you Katerina." His words were followed by him pressing his lips against her. Katerina pushed herself closer to him.

When they pulled back she looked at him. "I love you too Itachi and I always will, no matter what."

Itachi merely smiled sadly. 'I'm afraid you may not be able to love me once all this is over. Not after what I plan to do.' Instead of dreading the future Itachi focused on the present. He pulled Katerina close to him and kissed her again. As the moment became more heated he moved her so she lay on the grass as he kissed down her neck.

A gasp escaped her as he hit a certain spot. Itachi looked back at Katerina with darkened eyes before picking her up and moving them into the shadows. Katerina's giggles soon turned to gasps as Itachi continued to show how much he loved her.

And there you have it, the new wonderful chapter. So now what happens? That's for me to know, and you to find out hopefully sooner rather than later. Now if you'll excuse me, I have like five other fics to update. XD

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