Together

Chapter 21: Civil War Arc|| Breached

Itachi POV:

It was dark and dreary morning in Romania. Soft drops of water fell on my pale skin as I practiced katas on the roof. This new body was stronger and faster than my original. Having a terminal illness and blindness really can hinder a ninjas performance. It's refreshing to breathe easier with healthy lungs. I wanted to research what was my previous illness and it sounds a lot like Tuberculosis, I'm glad I dont have to suffer anymore.

"Itachi do you want to go to the market with me?" Bucky asked awkwardly. I straightened up pausing my training and flashed the former assassin a gentle smile causing him to flinch.

'He's still not used to affection.'

"No thank you. As you can see I'm a bit soaked so I'm going to take a shower." I replied while stretching.

"Okay do you want me to pick up anything?" The man inquired.

"I've been craving some plums lately if it isn't to much trouble can you get some?"

"Okay. I'll be back in 15 minutes." Bucky nodded stoically and left me alone of the buildings roof. I couldn't help but giggle at the awkward man.

I know that he's more gentle than what the world makes him out to be, although his language can be crude he speaks gentle manner from time to time. He's considerate of others and even when he's uncomfortable he bares with it. I wish he wasn't so hard on himself it's unrealistic to take the blame of his past actions when he wasn't in control. I know how it feels to be controlled to not have control over yourself losing yourself in the process.

Stepping into the shower I untied my hair and turned on the water ignoring the goosebumps on my skin when the cold water poured out. When I was done washing myself I put on a black turtle neck and some pants to keep myself warm. Bucky recently started to teaching me how to use a gun and argued that knives kill slowly and shouldn't be solely depended on. I assured I didn't need it but the ex assassin insisted.

It was a peaceful morning although gloomy peaceful nonetheless. I allowed myself to fall asleep when I heard the door softly open. I quickly found a hiding spot and waited silently watching a man clad in blue walk around the apartment. I kicked the man to the ground pinning him with a kunai held at his throat.

"Who are you?" I asked coldly.

"Your no Bucky..." The man gawked.

'So hes come for Bucky...is he Hydra something tell me he's not'

I was suddenly thrown to the ground and I rolled to the side avoiding his sudden attack. I coated my leg with chakra and kicked the shield only to feel a sharp pain in my leg. That shield is really strong. I activated my Sharingan and jumped back away from him. He threw a punch and I caught it flicking my kunai back and tried to pierce his chest. He caught my wrist flipping up into the air. I dropped the kunai and twisted my body landing on his shoulders. He tossed me off of him and I was caught by someone.

"Bucky?" The guy called out. I went to throw a shuriken but Bucky caught my wrist I turned to him with a sharp look and he shook my head. I sighed and put the shuriken down to hear out the intruder.

"Do you know me?" The man asked. Bucky narrowed his eyes in sadness. I furrowed my brows in confusion but continued to observe.

"You're Steve. I read about you in the Museum." Bucky answered.

"Who is that? Are you from Konoha as well?" Steve asked. I froze and went to go attack him but was once again stopped by Bucky. My Sharingan changed into Mangakyou and I activated Tsukuyomi.

"Where are we?!" The man shouted nervously.

"In a genjustu I created. I control everything in here you can spend days in here and only a few seconds will pass." I explained creating a table and two chairs.