a hawk in training;

[It's frantic — panicked and soft, and quick and in denial. A little crazed, and breathless. Exhausted.

It's something you'd never expect to hear out of Sasuke, really. But maybe so, considering how much he hung around a certain group of people.

It might as well be a little disturbing nonetheless.]

I'msorryi'msorryi'msorryi'msorryi'msorryi'msorryi'msorryi'msorryi'msorryi'msorryi'msorry—

[A choked sob, a forced intake of air—]

I'mnotanakumai'mnotanakumai'mnotanakumai'mnotanakumai'mnotanakumai'mnotanakumai'mnotanakumai'mnotanakumai'mnotanakumai'mnotanaku—

[End feed.]

If this is really happening, then I need to see some of you. Expect a visit.

[The feed starts and shows Sasuke at an upward angle from the waist up. It's raining with a mixture of snow, and judging from the lack of duckbutt Sasuke's been out in this weather for quite a while. His cheeks and nose are red, but there's other discoloration on Sasuke's visible cheek - the right. It seems to be bruised somewhat.

Nothing can really be seen of his surroundings except the darkening gray sky, but if you track his coordinates or chakra you would be able to tell he's at the lake, just...staring at nothing.

He's dressed somewhat appropriate for the weather with the jacket Al had given him and a scarf he had managed to find amongst the mess in his room earlier this month. Off screen he's still wearing his ninja sandals, and his toes most likely match the color of his nose, too.

But he doesn't seem to care. Or even notice that his PCD is recording. Again.

The feed goes on in silence before it's broken by a sneeze from Sasuke. He reaches up with an ungloved hand to rub at his nose, and it's at that moment where he realizes...his nose is numb.]

...Right.

[He glances around for a moment before noticing his PCD on the ground close by. He doesn't have any reaction to it recording as he bends down to pick it up. In fact, his eyes are off completely.

The feed ends as he pockets the device.]

[The feed clicks on, and the general view is of Sasuke’s room in Unohana’s clinic. Itachi can be seen sitting at Sasuke’s bedside, and by the looks of it, Sasuke’s having a nightmare. This continues for some time before Sasuke’s eyes snap open, and he screams.

He’s visibly shaking, and Itachi immediately gets up to tend to his brother. He’s covered in cold sweat and shaking his head vigorously. There’s something different about Sasuke, if you look closely.

It’s his eyes. They’re white, instead of ebony. It takes a little bit before Sasuke realizes something is wrong, too.]

I-I… I can’t see…

Nii-san…? W-Where are you…? I can’t…

Can’t see... Scared...

[His breathing quickens, and he’s on the verge of having a panic attack.

The feed times out.]


[[ Sasuke's death can be found here.]]