When morning came, Itachi suggested that everyone have lunch together. Okane appeared reluctant to do so but Itachi had insisted. They were second to sit at the table, Sasuke and his friends being the first. Kisame appeared afterwards, from the kitchen with the eating utensils. Hidan had volunteered to cook, claiming to be the best.

The party did not expect to hear a knocking on the door. Kisame was sent to answer it. He quickly slammed the door shut upon seeing the visitor.

"Who is it?" Itachi asked.

"No one." He answered quickly.

"Kisame." Itachi reprimanded.

Kisame sighed and reluctantly opened the door, stepping outside. He closed the door behind him, glaring at the ragged newcomer. Kakuzu loomed behind the child, giving Kisame a curious look.

"Good to see you again, Kisame." The teenager sneered. "Miss me much?"

"Why are you here, Suigetsu? More importantly, why did you bring him here, Kakuzu?" Kisame grumbled.

"I came for my family. However Suigetsu's master passed on and I had to pick him up along the way." Kakuzu answered with a shrug. "I didn't think you would mind so much."

"We are having lunch..." Kisame replied, trying not to return Suigetsu's glare.

"Who's cooking?" Kakuzu asked.

"Hidan." He answered, opening the door.

"Sweet!" Suigetsu shouted, running inside.

"Get back here!" Kisame shouted, following him.

"Just like old times..." Kakuzu muttered, shutting the door before following them. "Hello, Itachi. I apologize for the sudden arrival but I wanted to see my son."

"Who is this slave?" Okane piped, indicating toward Suigetsu.

The teenager was hiding behind Sasuke, snickering while Kisame struggled to keep his cool. Sai shared the man's look of disdain as he looked over Suigetsu and then looked to his father. He turned to Okane, glaring to find her smirking at him, as though to say she told him so. He felt himself panic as Hidan entered the dining room, completely unaware of the newest dinner guests.

"Dig in, assholes." He politely said, sliding the food expertly across the table to stop in front of those seated.

"Hidan, we'll need two more bowls. And Kisame, two chairs." Itachi beckoned to Kakuzu and Suigetsu.

"No need. I'll just sit with Kisame." Suigetsu waved.

"Will not!" Kisame snapped.

"Oh Jashin damnit! What the hell is he doing here!" Hidan groaned, glaring at his secret lover.

"Behave yourself, Hidan. Or else." Kakuzu growled.

"Tch. Whatever."

Hidan scoffed, returning to the kitchen while Kisame dragged chairs to the table. One chair between Sai and Okane, the other between Hidan and Kisame's empty chairs. Sasuke and the others felt quite out of place as the atmosphere turned thicker than before with dislike. Itachi sighed and made himself the first to eat.

Okane followed and soon everyone had taken at least one bite. Sasuke glanced up at Kisame, shocked to see a look of utter loathing on his face. Kisame caught him staring and gave him a grin. The result sent a chill down Naruto's spine as he excused himself. Sasuke glanced to his brother then placed his hand on the table, grabbing Kisame's.

For a moment he was extremely tense but managed to relax after staring at Sasuke and then stealing a glance at Itachi. Suigetsu seemed surprised when he noticed the two holding hands on the table top and his eyes narrowed. Hidan ate in silence, looking to Sai as he moved food around, a worried frown on his face. Itachi was well aware of the atmospheres swirling and excused himself shortly after Okane did.

Naruto passed them on his way back to the table. Slowly the guests began to relax again until...

"God damnit, Suigetsu!" Kisame roared, startling the younger males.

"What did I do now?" He innocently inquired.

"Stop groping me under the table. It's extremely inappropriate!" He glowered.

"I'm not groping you." Suigetsu rolled his eyes.

"It wasn't me." Sasuke held his hands up defensively as Kisame turned on him. "You saw my hands the entire time."

"Kisame, calm down." Kakuzu grumbled deeply. "Perhaps you should go cool off in your room?"

"Tch. Whatever. I know it was him..." Kisame growled, sulking upstairs.

"Suigetsu, you little shit. Stop pissing Kisame off." Hidan scolded quietly.

"What? He looked like he needed to relax." Suigetsu shrugged. I'm gonna hang outside, Kakuzu-sama."

"Fine. Hidan, clean up." Kakuzu ordered, watching Sasuke and Naruto follow Kisame.

"Um, father?" Sai piped up once the two were alone.

"What is it, Sai?"

"I don't like Okane..." He murmured.

"Why not? And you better have an original excuse." Kakuzu sighed crossing his arms.

"... Tell me something first then... Do you plan on replacing dad when his ass gets too loose?" Sai's serious expression made Kakuzu hesitate.

"Why would you ask something so personal?" He growled.

"Just answer it... Please?" Sai replied calmly.

"I would never leave Hidan. Besides, his tight ass is completely irreplaceable." He smiled, ruffling Sai's hair. "Now tell me why you would think otherwise."

"Okane said you slept with all the slaves you keep longer than a year and keep them until they aren't a good lay." He explained. "She called me a bastard child and dad a whore and said you were cold-hearted."

"Well I don't... She really said all that?" Kakuzu frowned.

"Yeah." Sai nodded.

"Well, I'll stay with you and Hidan until the wedding. Keep an eye on her..." He muttered and then sighed, ruffling Sai's hair once more. "You know where I'll be sleeping?"

"I'll go ask Sasuke." He replied, heading upstairs.

"I'll fetch Suigetsu." Kakuzu returned.

"So he's not replacing dad?" Sai hesitated.

"No one could replace our Hidan." He smiled slightly before heading out.

"Sai!" Sasuke shouted, hurrying him upstairs.

"Hey Sasuke, do you guys have a guest room for my father?" Sai asked once he entered.

"Uh yeah. Why?" Sasuke blinked.

"I told him I didn't like Okane so he's going to keep an eye on her. Think of it as last resort should we fail to get Itachi to hate Okane." He replied smoothly. "So what did I miss?"

"We were talking about Kakuzu's newest addition." Naruto answered. "Kisame sure does hate him."

"Well he did molest Kisame at dinner." Sai smirked. "Maybe an old flame?"

"He's around our age, Sai." Sasuke scoffed. "Kisame's against that kind of thing... Even though it's ended up differently with me."

"We should just ask Kisame." Naruto piped.

"Alright. I'll ask him tonight. Sai, the guest room is downstairs past the study."

Sasuke left his room shortly after that, going towards his brother's old room. The door was closed but the voices within were loud enough for Sasuke to hear without being heard. Hidan and Kisame were in there, arguing with a third person. Kakuzu's voice sonded from within, defensive.

"It's not my fault his owner died yesterday." He growled.

"Suigetsu is trouble, Kakuzu." Hidan snapped. "If it wasn't for him, Zabuza might still be alive."

"What?" Itachi had appeared behind Sasuke, startling his brother.

"What are you... When did you...?"

"I saw you spying and decided to investigate... Kisame said his brother was killed for running away with his master." Itachi replied softly.

"It's as much Kisame's fault as it is Suigetsu's." Kakuzu replied.

"I wasn't the one that bludgeoned Zabuza over the fucking head!" Kisame snapped.

"Neither was Suigetsu." Kakuzu sighed, "Nobody was found guilty and Suigetsu was just the one that found the bodies."

"You told me it was the Oto Gang." Kisame growled. "Which, may I remind you, he joined after leaving my gang."

"And why did he leave, again?" Hidan sighed.

"Because Kisame and Zabuza left his brother to die." Kakuzu answered, voice cold.

"Tch. You two don't know what it's like." A slap resounded following Kisame's statement.

"Don't you tell me that, Jashin damnit! I was in a fucking gang too. I know what they're like. Fucking assholes that claim to care about you but toss you aside as soon as you've lost your purpose." Hidan snarled.

"Then you also know that death is common. The kid shouldn't have gotten as pissed at us as he did. I did everything I could to try and save his brother." Kisame muttered.

"Then you have no right to accuse Suigetsu of murder." Kakuzu growled. "The only thing Suigetsu did wrong was take that pocket knife."

"He did what?" Kisame's tone was one of shock. "Kakuzu, you told me the cops kept it for evidence."

"That's what I thought. Until he pulled it on me." Kakuzu sighed. "When I asked he said he just took it from Zabuza's pocket before getting help."

"I still don't trust Suigetsu..." Kisame growled, "And I want the Executioner back."

"I don't trust him either, Kisame. One of my old friends told me that Suigetsu helped draw Zabuza out for whoever killed the poor bastard." Hidan said.

"Where is Suigetsu anyways?" Kisame growled.

"I couldn't find him. He should be back shortly though. No where to go." Kakuzu replied.

"Now then, if you'll excuse me, Kisame, I am taking Hidan to my room for the night. I hope you will be able to give Suigetsu a place on your cot."

"Sasuke, send Kisame to my study..." Itachi whispered to his brother.

"Why?" Sasuke asked, too late to get an answer.

"Sasuke... What are you doing out here?" Kakuzu grumbled, looking down at the teenager.

"I had to talk to Kisame..." Sasuke replied.

The business man nodded and then passed him, dragging Hidan behind. Sasuke inhaled sharply and then entered his servant's room. Kisame was laying on the bed, glaring coldly at the ceiling. Sasuke approached cautiously, sitting on the edge of the bed. The addition of weight on the mattress snapped Kisame out of his angered stupor.

"Sasuke..." He murmured.

"What's wrong, Shark?" Sasuke's voice was just as low.

"What do you mean?" The man frowned.

"Is that Suigetsu guy a friend or what?" Sasuke inquired.

"He's scum. I was friends with his brother. That's all."

'All you're willing to tell me...' The teen thought bitterly then said, "So nothing more? I mean... He did grope you."

"..." Kisame scowled breifly then sighed, "He is a bit of a whore... Ever since I met him he's been flirting with me... And my friends. Even strangers." He shrugged.

"So why'd you get worked up? Cause you're enemies now or something?" Sasuke found it difficult to act as though he had not overheard the earlier argument.

"Or something." Kisame smiled slightly, petting Sasuke's hair. "Now is that all?"

"Not quite..." Sasuke's expression quickly turned sour, "Brother wants to see you in his study."

"Alright then." Kisame shared his young master's expression and got to his feet.

Sasuke watched him go and then followed until he arrived at his own room. Sai and Naruto were playing a video game, backs facing Sasuke. He shook off any negative feelings and thoughts then rushed to join their play. Downstairs, Kisame was growing nervous, staring at Itachi's office door.

He swallowed his fears and entered. Itachi was already facing him, legs crossed along with his arms. Kisame bit his lip and gave a slight bow. There was no answer to his greeting and Itachi slowly got to his feet, striding over to Kisame. The older man watched, curiousity growing when Itachi stopped inches from him, staring.

"Itachi-sama?" Kisame blinked.

"Kakuzu has offered to sell me Suigetsu." Itachi was as stoic as ever.

"Not too surprising." Kisame lied.

"Hn. I agreed." Itachi murmured.

"What? Why?" The servant gawped.

"Sasuke needs a servant his own age, Kisame. That and you are my slave." His eyes briefly narrowed possessively, "Once I am married..." His tone became weary, "I might give you freedom or keep you... Or both. Until the wedding, I know you will be too busy to play with my brother." Itachi's brow twitched at the word 'play'.

"Itachi-sama, Suigetsu... He's..."

"I am well aware of your feelings toward him." Itachi looked down. "But I wish you would respect my judgement for now."

"Right now Itachi... I think your judgement is shit." Kisame scowled, earning a slap.

"I said you will respect my judgement, not insult it." Itachi snapped.

"As you wish, Itachi-sama... Shall I tell Sasuke you are replacing me?" Kisame held his throbbing cheek, unable to meet Itachi's eyes.

"No..." Itachi sighed and removed Kisame's hand, stroking the mark he left. "Kami, I'm no beter than my parents..."

"That's not true." Kisame smiled, glad to see Itachi was still as he remembered, "You are under a lot of stress. Too much for a man your age..." He grabbed Itachi's hand, entwining their fingers.

"Kisame..." Itachi frowned and slowly pulled his hand away.

"What is it?" Kisame inquired.

"If you ever cheat on my brother, I will fucking castrate you. While you're awake. Painfully slow." Itachi glowered.

"Itachi, your brother-"

"Hn." Itachi silenced his servant with a wave of his hand. "Go to your room. I will tell Sasuke about his gift."

Kisame sighed in defeat and did as ordered. Once Kisame was gone, Itachi also sighed, glancing down at the slight tent in his jeans. After splashing cold water on his face he went up to Sasuke's room. He slowly opened the door, hearing a movie playing. He looked inside the dark room, seeing Sasuke and Naruto sitting closest to the television while Sai drew in a sketchbook on the bed behind them.

Itachi smiled at the scene, happy for his brother. However envy also stirred inside him. His eyes widened as he saw his brother suddenly put an arm around Naruto, pulling him closer. He was uncertain of what he felt but decided to make his presence known, knocking. Sasuke's arm flew off Naruto as he pushed the blond on the floor.

"Who is it?" Sasuke demanded, sending an apologetic look towards Naruto.

"Just me." Itachi drawled, entering. "I bought Suigetsu."

"What? Why?"

"I need Kisame back."

"... Why?" Sasuke tried not to look hopeful.

"He'll be helping me prepare for the wedding." He replied.

"I don't want a new slave. Especially if Kisame doesn't approve!" He snapped.

"He approves." Itachi lied, "Besides, it's not like I'm selling Kisame yet."

"Yet?" The younger screeched. "You can't sell him!"

"I don't plan on it." Itachi growled. "But I'm starting to wish I could."

"How come?" Sasuke glowered.

"Because he's too old for you." He scowled. "Suigetsu is closer to your age."

"I don't want him, I want Kisame." Sasuke stomped his foot.

"Sasuke please! For once in your life could you think about somebody else?" Itachi's voice cracked.

"..." Sasuke looked down quickly, fearing he had crossed the line. "I'm sorry, brother..."

"You'll have Suigetsu tomorrow." Itachi sighed, staggering out of the room.

"Why are you so against that?" Naruto murmured, staring at him alongside Sai.

"Well because it's easier to carry out my plans with Kisame as my servant... That and Kisame hates Suigetsu and Itachi knows it."

The next day went by in a whir. Kisame was occupied with the tasks Itachi gave him and Sasuke was playing with his friends, trying his best to ignore Suigetsu. Kakuzu and Hidan rarely left their room and Okane took part in making Kisame's job harder. While he cooked dinner, she would want to eat whatever he was not currently cooking.

When it came to preparing for the wedding, she would order him to move things about and reject anything he did if it was not done thrice before. By the end of the day, Kisame was exhausted, scrubbing the dishes left over from dinner. Sasuke and his friends sat in the living room, watching a movie. Suigetsu entered the kitchen after awhile.

"Sasuke-sama wants some snacks and drink refills." The younger servant grumbled.

"Alright." He sighed, dropping what he was doing to go to the fridge.

In the living room, Sasuke and Naruto huddled close, the latter shivering as a person was butchered on the screen. Sai doodled on the arm chair, hardly paying attention to the horror flick. Okane entered, making all thre boys look to her with halfhearted glares. However the murderer's sudden appesrance on screen made Naruto cry out and cling to Sasuke, making Okane raise a brow.

"You two seem rather close." The woman noted.

"They're dating." Sai let slip.

"I thought you were already dating your brother's servant." The woman droned.

"I am." Sasuke snapped, annoyed that his blissful mood with Naruto was being spoiled.

"So you're not only a faggot, but also a whore." The woman laughed.

"Sasuke is not a whore." Kisame growled, entering with a bottle of soda and a bowl of chips.

"I think he is. Seeing as that one is his friend." She scoffed, pointing to Sai.

"What's that supposed to mean?" Sai drawled.

"I know that you're just like your father's slave. A slut." She sneered, appearing proud of herself.

"I may be a slut, but mom isn't!" Sai shouted, getting to his feet.

"Mom?" Sai paled and scowled before storming out, entering the guest room. "What's he doing?" Okane sniffed.

"Gah! Sai, what the hell have I told you about knocking?" Kakuzu shouted.

"What's wrong, Sai?" Hidan's rare, mothering voice sounded.

"Sasuke, Naruto... Let's go play in the kitchen..." Kisame whispered, slowly backing into the kitchen.

"Why?" They inquired, following.

"Those two are scary when they're mad..." Suigetsu answered, closing one of the kitchen doors.

"That bitch!" Hidan's enraged voice startled Okane.

"Wait, Hidan!" Kakuzu's voice followed but he made no immediate move to follow him.

"What's wrong, slave?" Okane huffed with a slight sneer. "Not pleasing you like he used to?"

"Bitch!" Hidan exclaimed, slamming a fist into her jaw.

"Ah! You stupid slut! I could have you hanged for this!" She cried, clutching her face.

"See dad? I told you she's mean." Sai sniffled, looking innocent as he clung to a silently fuming Kakuzu.

"Uncle, he just hit me!" The woman sobbed.

"I can see that..." Kakuzu replied, "And he will be punished. But not until you apologize to my son."

"What? Why not now? And I didn't do anything to that brat." She sniffed indignantly.

"Sai is not a brat and he isn't a bastard. He is my child." Kakuzu replied. "Family. Unlike you."

"W-What do you mean?" The woman tilted her head.

"I mean that you are no longer my family..." Kakuzu replied simply. "You'll not be getting a penny from me..."

"But-"

"Come on, Hidan, we need to go home now so I can punish you." Kakuzu beckoned to Hidan. "But we'll be back..."

"What kind pf punishment we talking?" Hidan asked suspiciously.

"Sai interrupted us earlier. We'll use the torture chamber." Kakuzu smirked, pulling Hidan outside. "Sai, you can stay it you want."

"I'll come with..." He replied. "Let me grab my stuff first."

"Sai, what the hell was that all about?" Sasuke hissed once the teenagers had reached his room, Kisame following.

"I got sick of her. So I cried to Hidan who bitched at dad. Now Itachi doesn't have a reason to marry her because it was arranged which usually has something to do with family money. A family she's no longer a part of." Sai smirked, grabbing his bag. "If Itachi hasn't found out about it by the wedding day then we'll be back. Later."

"We should tell Itachi then." Kisame said as soon as Sai had left.

"Yeah." Sasuke agreed.

"No, you won't." Naruto yelped when the woman appeared behind Kisame, kitchen knife in hand. "I've waited my whole fucking childhood to marry into wealth. And like my uncle, I'll kill anyone to get wealthy, brats."

I know. Predictable, non? I will try and wrap this fanfic up soon. I had a lot planned with this but going through with those plans is like suicide. -.- So I'll keep it short and simple.