*Let me tell you, that I'm going to tell you a little bit about Three's past. A little gift for everyone who had read this story so far! And, Itachi will began to show emotions! Now, let's start the story. Enjoy!*

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"If everyone treated you like scum for years, you will eventually do the same, too."~Three

Itachi's P.O.V.

'What happened in your past?' her question keep ringing in my ears.

I hate this question. But I can't avoid it.

I didn't say anything.

"Itachi? If you don't want to talk about it, it's fine, you know? I understand." she said.

"You won't understand." I mumbled.

"I will, 'Tachi. I don't know what happened in your past, but I know how is it feel of being alone, hated by everyone, being abused, or treated as a tool. I even know how is it feel when you were forced to kill your loved ones." she said as she walked towards the door.

"But if you need to talk, I'm here for you." she added, smiling at me, as she opened the door.

"Wait." I told her.

She stopped in her track and turned at me.

"Yes?"

"Stay." I told her.

She nodded as she closed the door and sat beside me.

"I... I killed my clan." I told her.

"Why?" she asked softly.

It confused me. When she was fighting, she acts like a sadist.

And now she sounded like... my mother. Very kind and caring.

"Let me guess. You were wondering about my personality. How could I become really cruel when fighting, but really kind when talking with you." she stated, chuckling.

I raised an eyebrow. "How could you know?" I asked.

She shrugged. "I just can. Somehow, I was able to read people's mind, feeling, or personalities from their face, the way they act, their attitude, etcetera..." she said.

I chuckled.

"You're different than everyone thought. You're much better." I said.

She smiled. "I'm not just a heartless assassin." she replied.

And suddenly, Kisame entered the room.

"Itachi, we have a-" he stopped talking when he saw Three.

"What are you doing here?" Kisame asked.

"Um... talking with you?" she said.

Kisame sighed. "Deidara told me that you're going to say that as an answer."

She giggled.

"We have a mission," Kisame told me, and pointing at her, "with this girl."

"What kind of mission?"

"Assassination. Hurry up, we'll leave soon." he replied.

"Don't be impatient, Sharky. We have lots of time." Three stated. She is now lying on my bed.

"Shut up, Dog." he replied.

In a flash, Kisame was pinned to the ground.

"Dog is the worst insult to call a wolf. Call me like that again, and I'll make sure you'll never be able to swim for the rest of your life." she said.

After that, she stood up and said,

"See you at the entrance!"

Then she disappeared.

*Time skip*

Kisame's P.O.V.

I saw Three at the entrance. Her scythe is on her back.

"Let's go." she said.

Itachi nodded and we exited the hideout.

"I want to finish this mission as soon as possible." I told my teammates.

"So?" Three asked. She's really oblivious, isn't she?

"Why don't we run?" I offered.

"Nope. I want to enjoy this journey." she answered. "What about you, 'Tachi?" she asked the Uchiha.

"Same here."

Wait. HE GAVE HER A PROPER ANSWER?! Not just humming?!

That's a miracle.

I let out a sigh.

"Fine. But let me tell you, that this is going to be a long journey." I stated.

"Where are we going?" Itachi asked.

This is the first time he ask something!

I think that girl will change everyone.

"Tamashigakure." I answered shortly.

Three stopped walking.

"You must be kidding me." she stated.

"I'm not. We have to kill someone in Tamashigakure."

"Who?"

"A man named Chi." I answered.

She scoffed.

"What's wrong, Three?" Itachi asked.

"Tamashigakure..." she growled, clenching her fists.

"Is the hell where I was raised." she finished.

"And that man... is my old sensei." she added.

I gulped. From her tone, I can tell that she hate the man so much.

"You want me to kill him for you?" Itachi asked.

Bad question, Uchiha.

"No. I would like to get my revenge." she answered with a smirk.

"Alright." he answered with a smile.

Wow. I never thought that the Uchiha can smile.

I slowed my pace to give them their space.

A wolf and a weasel. A predator and its prey.

It's going to be an interesting love story.

Hey, it's true!

It seems like they're falling for each other.

Wait. An assassin and a murderer.

It's going to be one hell of a couple.

I chuckled at the thought.

"Kisame?" I heard Three called me.

"Yes?" I asked back, meeting her suspicious gaze.

"Why are you chuckling?" Itachi asked.

"Because he's imagining what will happen if we became a couple." she told Itachi. My eyes widen.

"You mean, you and me?" Itachi asked.

She nodded.

"You and your crazy mind." he told me with a sigh.

"I think we should stop here. We'll continue tomorrow." Three said as she sat down and put her scythe on the ground.

"Alright." I replied, while Itachi only give a nod.

*Time skip*

Itachi's P.O.V.

Three and I were sitting in front of the small fire I've made. Kisame had already fallen asleep for about an hour ago.

"It's getting late. Why don't you go to sleep?" I heard her asked me.

"I think it'd be better if one of us keep awake. And I'll do it." I told her.

"No. Let me do the first shift. I'll wake you up later." she answered.

"Are you sure?"

She just gave me a curt nod.

Three's P.O.V.

After the Uchiha fell asleep, I let out a heavy sigh.

It is going to be a long night.

As always, I won't sleep. I hate my nightmares.

I didn't realize that I was crying until someone called my name.

"Three?" Itachi asked worriedly.

"Mhmm?" I replied as I wiped my tears.

"You were crying." he stated.

Hell teah, Sherlock. Isn't it obvious?!

"So what?" I snapped.

He let out a sigh.

"You shouldn't do this to yourself. You act strong in front of everyone, while keep hiding your pain for yourself." he told me.

I scoffed at him.

"That's the exact same thing you do to yourself." I replied.

His eyes narrowed at me.

"I can see it from your eyes." I told him.

"Can you tell me what happened in your past?" he asked.

I let out a heavy sigh, and looked away.

"No. It hurts too much just to talk about it." I mumbled the last part.

He keep silent, staring at me in worry.

"Don't pity me." I told him, "Because I don't deserve it."

Then I felt his hand on my shoulder.

"How could you say something like that?" he asked.

"If everyone treated you like scum for years, you will eventually do the same, too." I answered.

Suddenly, I felt him hugged me from behind.

I can feel some tears slipped out of my eyes.

Itachi's P.O.V.

Suddenly, I hugged her. I don't know why. I just do it in instinct.

I saw her covering her mouth with one hand, as a few tears escaped from her eyes.

"It starts 10 years ago... Since I was 5 years old, everyone hated me. My own step mother wants to kill me, and somehow, I've always survive. The only man who loves me was killed in a war. I lost both of my teammates. And I was forced to kill my clan. That's when I leave the village, and meet Deidara. We were friends, until he leaves me. Then, I became an assassin." she explained.

"Now tell me yours." she said.

I took a deep breath.

"I was a prodigy. And also an ANBU Captain. But in order to save the village, I was forced to kill my whole clan. Including my parents. But I didn't kill my little brother." I told her.

She let out a humourless chuckle as she wiped her tears.

"Life is never fair, isn't it? Lots people have a perfect life, with families, teachers and friends; while the others have to suffer in a lonely life, where nobody loves them. But somehow, all of them have a same fate to become a shinobi." she commented.

"But in other words, actually the've become a tool for their village. Some of them just don't realize it. They were proud of being a shinobi for their village. But they're just a soldier, given orders to guard the village, or kill some rouges." she continued.

"But I'm tired of it. Tired of being a tool, a weapon. Living as a rouge gives me some freedom. Yes, I'm a tool for Akatsuki now. And it's fine for me. I make new friends. And I meet someone who can understand my feelings."

"Actually, I hate those villages. Behind their good reputation, they did a lot of dirty works. Take the Uchiha massacre as an example." she said.

I can feel my body tensed.

"If the clan is planning on a coup d' tat, then why don't they just kill most of them, instead of killing all of them? Leaving only 2 survivors. Making everyone believe that his tragedy is caused by the cruelty of the famous Itachi Uchiha. All the villages are cowards." she stated.

"How could you know?" I asked.

She chuckled hearing my question.

"A wolf doesn't need any money for their food. Instead of money, I have information as my payment. I have lots of files about the massacre, and the other village's dirty works." she replied.

"Go to sleep now, Weasel." she told me.

I let out a sigh.

But before I fell asleep, I heard her muttered,

"I'm afraid that the predator has falling for its prey. How ironic."