Redemption Chapter 2

By Cypher1990

Standing in front of her home Sally solemly looked as she said her final goodbyes to home, the only world that the child ever knew. As she gazed Itachi slowly removed his cloak and wrapped it around Sally to keep her warm and as she turned around she saw him as how he truly looked.

She saw a moderately tall man, nothing compared to that brute who stole from them but slightly taller than her father with strange clothing that was all black with grey bracers on both arms and legs with fingerless gloves and around his waist were little pouches and on his back was a long thin sword, it was much thinner than the swords she had seen highborn nobles have and had eyes as black as night with long hair complimenting his eyes that flowed it the lite breeze eminating around them. He was one of the most handsome men she had ever seen.

"...Thank you for this cloak Ser." Sally softly spoke as she was still a little wary of Itachi.

"Sally please just call me Itachi, I told you that I'm no knight." Itachi said as he rested his hands on her shoulders.

"Now do you have everything?"

She nodded

"Okay I'm going to carry you as you must be exhausted, we're heading a town called Fairmarket to gather supplies for the journey that lies ahead."

"I know that town, Me and..."

"It's okay little one, you don't have to say anymore." Itachi said as he lightly patted Sally on the head.

Itachi turned around and knelt down, "Sally come on grab hold of my back, we're heading off now."

Sally nodded as she slowly crept onto Itachi's back while he hooked his arms around her legs to make sure she was secure. 'Poor girl, from her condition I can't run as fast as I like to. I'll take it slow for now and make camp before we arrive at Fairmarket.'

And so they left as Sally gave her home one more look as she whispered inwardly 'Goodbye Father.' as lightly rested her head against itachi's back trying her best not to cry.'

All was slient as the pair quietly walked the path that would change their lives forever.

Unbeknownst to them a large black raven with two pale eyes had been observing as the entire event unfolded from the tree line. With a loud caw it shot through the air and headed north.

Two hours had passed as they started their journey, thanks to Itachi's many years as a renowned shinobi Sally was able to sleep peacefully on Itachi's back as he walked down the path with steps that made no sound.

The peace and quiet gave him moments for reflection as to why he was here and why he had to protect this child.

Flashback:

"No matter what you do from here on out... Know that I will love you, always."

Those were his last words to his beloved brother Sasuke. As his imprisoned soul was released from his reanimated body, he smiled down at Sasuke in the hopes that Naruto can save him from the path of destruction he was so hell bent on traversing through.

Though in his heart he knew that he would not find peace as his past actions still weighed heavy on his soul as he left the mortal world in the hopes that Sasuke will be alright.

What came next no one could've predicted...

Itachi's spirit was now in a empty pitch black void, only himself and the light of his soul eminated in the infinite void when suddenly a purple light shone ahead though he was too far away to see it.

He began walking towards it but as he got closer a door appeared in front of him, a intricate design that he had never seen before where five sigils appeared on it.

A Wolf.

A Lion.

A Stag.

A Dragon.

and above them...

"Is that a crow?, no wait... it's a Raven with three eyes."

but something caught his eye when he examined the three eyed raven, as he drew closer to it he gasped.

"Byakugan!?"

'Two of the eyes of the raven were byakugan', Itachi thought as he decided to observe the ravens strange eyes by activating his sharingan.

But the moment he did that the door suddenly thrusted opened and an invisible force dragged Itachi with blinding speed towards the purple light he had seen when he arrived in the void then in the blink of an eye he stopped.

Itachi now found himself in a room, a simple room where a small firepit with two cushions on either side of the fire.

"Please have a seat young crow" a male voice whispered as the firepit crackled sending embers into the air.

Itachi was rightly wary for the voice while not threatening,left no doubt that it was a command not a request.

Then suddenly a heavy sigh could be heard as a mysterious figure entered the room in a flash of light.

"Now now Lord of Light, let the man be as he's confused enought as it is." Said the mysterious figure making the Lord of Light grumble as embers once again flew into the air.

"I'm sorry about that Itachi, My name is Hagoromo Ōtsutsuki also known as the Sage of the Six Paths."

Itachi's eyes widen with shock as he threw himself to his knees are he bowed in respect.

"I apologize, I didn't know."

The sage smiled with a sigh, "Itachi, you don't need to bow. We actually were waiting for you. Please sit so we can discuss why you are here."

Itachi still on edge nodded as he sat beside the firepit.

As the sage sat opposite him there was a brief but heavy pause as he stared at Itachi, 'He's not like Indra at all, if things had worked out differently then he would've been the one to heal the hatred that ran through the Uchiha...I guess it's a task or burden that Sasuke must overcome, only time will tell.'

"Itachi welcome to the Edge of the Threshold."

"Edge of the Threshold?" He said confusingly as he had not heard of such a place.

"The Edge of the Threshold lies at the inner circle of all creation, consider it a central hub where different dimensions meet. You are the first mortal in over one thousand years to set foot here, the previous visitor was a mortal emperor who more or less became a shadow of his former self as he was nothing but a Skeleton with Armor but regardless, for the reason you're here. The Lord of Light himself will answer but afterwards we will discuss things in private."

Itachi cautiously nodded as the firepit's flame intensified when suddenly a flaming avatar emerged from the flames and hovered in front of Itachi's eyes.

'I swear...He's just showing off now.' The sage muttered inwardly.

"Now young crow I'll keep it short as time is not on our side, In my dimension a grave threat is looming in the frozen northern wasteland in a land known as Westeros. It was a threat that had remained in check for hundred's of years but as time passed, so did history. The mortals ancestors were brought to the brink had it not been for a band of men who united under a banner known as The Night's Watch who were dedicated to protecting the realms of men against this evil.

While their goal..."

Itachi suddenly interrupted, "Wait, who or what is this evil that you're referring to?"

The Lord of Light was slightly annoyed with the interruption answered.

"Ancient laws beyond even my understanding forbid me from telling you the truth, however what I can say is that you must seek out a devout preacher and follower of mine known as Melisandre, She will go into more details. The fate of not just my world but every world rests on your shoulders. This evil will not stop as it's goal is this very place where we meet, it is the central hub that connects dimensions giving it access to every single one of them."

"If you fail then your world too will fall." The Lord of Light muttered seriously at Itachi.

Itachi tried his best to grasp the situation that was laid out in front of him but the Lord of Light's last words put Itachi in a state of panic, 'My world is threatened?...Sasuke...'

He broke out of his thoughts as he simply nodded, "I think I understand but...Why me?"

"The Sage will explain it to you as I've said all I can say, farewell young crow." The Lord of Light said as he retreated into the flamepit leaving Itachi with the Sage.

The Sage sighed at the Lord of Lights theatrics, "I'm sorry Itachi for the rushed explaination for why you're here but what he said was true."

"So the reason that I'm here is to prevent this 'EVIL' from invading other dimensions including my own... But why me? why are you looking for my help...?" Itachi said with slight hesitation.

"...Because I've observed your own world and family Itachi, I am upset with the age of chaos Indra, your ancestor and my son had passed down through the Uchiha clan. You, Shisui and Obito we're promising in the sense that you could save them from themselves. But now it seems Sasuke will carry the burden.

As to why we chose you is because you carried such a heavy burden all alone and did it all to protect Sasuke and the village, we know you still feel the burden but we want to offer you a chance for 'Redemption' a chance for a new life to help bring peace to a world in chaos."

Itachi looked shocked, "A new life!?, i've been given a chance at a new life?" he shouted in utter shock.

"Yes Itachi, but I must warn you that it will not be easy, your future is out there but you must fight in order to obtain it, while the path to your happiness is unknown to me, I know where your start is. You must save a girl named Sally from a fate that me and the Lord of Light had witnessed through prophecy."

Itachi was confused, "Sally? strange name...What happened to this girl?"

"I'll show you." The Sage simply said as he showed Itachi Sally and her possible fate if he did not intervene.

Flashes of horror rushed through Itachi's mind as he witnessed the most pure innocent soul live a life of hardship and it ended with the her father taking her life as an act of mercy. '...' Itachi was in utter shock after witnessing the little girls life.

"I hope you understand Itachi, this girl is like your brothers friend Naruto, She is a kind soul who unlike Naruto never had a chance to be something more. She is your salvation Itachi, you must prevent this from happening and look after this girl." The wise sage kindly said to Itachi.

"And one more thing, while the Lord of Light is correct about the dangerous threat lurking in his world, he and his followers are to be treated with caution. His followers are in a sense vulnerable to half truths when they gaze into the flame of their lord. Approach them with extreme care, especially Melisandre who you will find at a place called Dragonstone but after you save Sally you are to head to a trading town called Fairmarket. Now there is a chest behind you left by the lord of light and myself with supplies and gold for your mission, take what you need and be prepared as you'll be transported to the girl's farm."

"I wish you well in the dark times to come Itachi, Don't fret about Sasuke okay, If there is one person who can save him it's Naruto. Goodbye." The Sage said as he left in a bright light leaving Itachi alone."

Flashback Ended:

Breaking out of his thoughts he realised that they were about halfway to Fairmarket, he noticed a small stream that was more than likely run off from the Blue Fork river off in the distance as he decided it was a good place to set up camp.

Turning his head to Sally who was peacefully sleeping on his back he whispered.

"Sally, Sally wake up little one" Itachi said in a quiet gentle voice.

Mumbling with a slight drool as she slowly awoke whispered back "Yes Itachi?"

'i'm going to set up camp here so we can rest before we head to Fairmarket okay."

Sally simply nodded as Itachi made his way into a collection of Tall trees masking their presence from the dirt road that they were traversing.

As he laid Sally down against a Tree he began gathering tinder and wood to make a fire. As he set it up he began to do a series of strange gestures with his hands and with a whisper he spoke, "Fire Style, Fireball Justu"

The little girls eyes widened with shock when Itachi began to breath fire towards the wood.

"Was that magic Itachi!" Sally shouted causing her tremble with disbelief.

"No Sally, it's an ability I have but I'll explain it more tomorrow morning okay, now are you still hungry?"

Sally wanted to continue but at that moment her tummy rumbled and with an embarrassed look nodded which made Itachi smile warmly putting Sally at ease.

"Okay Sally, I've got some more of those riceballs you ate earlier." Itachi making the girl smile with excitement.

As she ate Itachi watched with slight worry as the last thing he wants is for her to fall down the same path he had set his little brother on, 'Tomorrow I'll explain I promise.'

"Come Sally and sit by the fire so you don't get cold."

Sally still a little weak slowly made her way to the fire a laid down, as she was nodding off Itachi quietly walked up towards her and gave his cloak again to keep her warm.

Feeling tired himself laid down next to Sally as he slowly drifted off to sleep.

Off in the distance the same raven stared at the two slightly tilting it's head as it observed, 'Never thought a descendant of Indra would make his way here...Brother did you send him? I wonder if this young crow is strong enough to stand against the coming darkness. Time will tell indeed.' The Raven suddenly leaped into the air and disappeared into the night sky.