I love your story. True, its confusing at first, and you end up reading it wondering if you're reading a dream (which is a good thing since the boys are in a genjutsu), but the story is beautiful. The interaction between the brothers is an interesting mix of papercuts and honey. True, in a way Sasuke is out of character, but I view it more as Sasuke (because of the drugs) is showing his hidden character. In the manga, one thing that has always struck me about Sasuke is the attachment and vulnerability he has towards Itachi. You captured that perfectly.

The story is tragic - very, very tragic - but at the same time it's sweeter and kinder than the manga, since Sasuke finds out BEFORE he kills is brother. I'm dying to see the conversation with Naruto though, but sometimes things are better left to the immagination.

Very good ending. Good plot. Slightly confusing cenarios, but they fit perfectly with the genjutsu feel. Good character development. Good resolving of the story. Very good empathy with the characters. 9.5/10

oh i loved your story, but i'm dying to know what naruto said when he saw sasuke.
You're a very good writer and i absolutely loved it.

It has been a long, long time since I've sat down with a story and read the whole thing through. And there is a definite chance I'll go back and read this again. I love this story to pieces. Thank you for writing it. *sits in loving adoration of story*

aw I wana know what will happen next!!

Nice ending.

I loved this.

Poor Sasuke-but he's better off than the manga version.

Though it would be great to see a sequel.

We don't know what happened to Itachi. And we can assume a lot of things about him and what happens with Sasuke etc, but if you feel up to it please write!

Keep up the good work with whatever you next project is.

> I didn’t know what I would do when I met him. He would probably yell at me, kick me in the gut.

Not that you haven't deserved it, Sasuke, dear boy ^^;

> Just as I’d promised Itachi, I found Madara – and he told me the truth. Just as Itachi had promised me, I wasn’t ready for it.

It immediately made me think about PotC XD

> He had transferred his Mangekyou techniques into my eyes – and not a single word of warning.

LOL As if Itachi ever warned anyone about anything. Just saying.

> I said no. No, I didn’t want to join him. I wanted to be at peace.

Couldn't he be so wise in the manga? >.>;

It's hard to believe that it's over .__.

;_;

BUT I like.

I reread the first chapter and the last part of the last chapter and it really ... ;_;. Seriously, I love this. There are NOT enough introspective Sasuke Itachi fics.

HALSO...I like the bits of Naruto that you put in. I wish you would carry this on, but i know you wont.

oh oh, this is underhandycat0 btw. mysterious.

<3!!

FIRST ONE!

Why is the image of a high Sasuke so amusing? Seriously, I'm enjoying this state of being for him way too much. And paired with Itachi of all people... Poor Sasukito. *pokes him with a stick*

I can't even begin to tell you how much I loved this story. The dynamics between Itachi and Sasuke were so in character and true. It was just beautiful, the way you write this.

Are you going to have some sort of epilogue, maybe showing something about where Itachi is, and how Sasuke's conversation with Naruto goes? I'd love to know where they stand "currently" in your story-verse.

'Loha!

Oh. My. Gosh.

Can I tell you how beautiful that was? I don't think I can. I don't think there are any words to describe how unbelievably beautiful that was.

Very, very beautiful.

I really, REALLY want a word. A phrase. Anything to describe the feelings I felt when this ended. It was like floating somewhere on a cloud, looking down at a land of monotony. Like, enlightening, yet saddening. You know?

I love the way Itachi left this story - with a subtle bang. You did that amazing well.
But the best part - and I mean THE BEST was the end. The very end. No details, no unnecessary speech, just pure beauty and perfect diction. I loved it.

"Now we would talk."

I especially love how you took a bold leap and ended it right there without going on. It leaves such open possibilities.

I loved this. I mean, I REALLY loved this.

Thank you for this amazing story. Thank you VERY much.

Peace,
R.G. Waffles

PS - You're welcome. =)

;_-;

I have no words...I DID like seeing Sasuke truly himself around Itachi, instead of being kinda high, so it was hard to tell what was him, and what was just his lack of inhibitions making him act differently.

But but. My heart is broken. ;_:

this better not be the last chapter D': i love this fanfiction. it is so well written, and such a beautiful [yet outstandingly confusing] plot line. i do hope you continue <3

> “What’s with the nail polish?”

Good question indeed ^^;

>“Ever heard the saying ‘Curiosity killed a cat’?”

LOL I suppose that even the words almost killed Deidara XD

> And an excellent magnet for trouble.
> Apparently Sasuke had no survival instinct whatsoever.

Too true >.>

> He had cut the tree down; yet here it was, standing as proud and tall before them as ever.

Evil tree XD

> “Oh, come on! Samurai of the Iron Country. The Golden Edition! The new play station release? Don’t tell me you’ve never–.”

You know... Sometimes I doubt that this guy is really Uchiha XD Playstation? o_O;

> “Don’t look at me like that,” Sasuke said without turning his head. “I already hate myself enough for sounding like Naruto.”

hahaha... Why isn't he like that in the manga? >.>;

> “I think I’ve come to learn something here. No matter how horrible a crime is, a criminal sometimes… deserves a second chance.”

Another example that he can think if he wants. Too bad that he forgot he can do that in the manga >.>

Nice one, but I sense tragedy coming closer ;__;

that's the best chapter you wrote till now! KUDOS! the best read I had in a while and trust me I read a lot! and I love how you touched on the subject of itachi's choices only making things worse for sasuke. itachi meant well but he damaged sasuke more than anyone could ever do in the end. because itachi was sasuke's most precious person.
I'm glad someone sees that. most just bash sasuke even though the poor guy has went through things that could make the strongest people go mad and crazy. thanks alot for writing this! I love you!

Great chapter!!

Yay, Sasuke pretty much forgave Itachi!

But Itachi left?! Why? Did he think Sasuke would try to kill him the next day, and he decided that would hurt Sasuke woo much?

Out of the forest soon!

I wonder if Sasuke will run into Naruto before he finds Itachi again or something? I hope they don't stay seperated long. Sasuke needs to know the truth.

Though Itachi did leave the note...I wonder what it says?

I can't wait to read more!! I LOVE this story!!

Keep up the good work!