Itachi's POV
Watching the boys small chest rise up and down as if the slightest pressure could steal the breath from this beautiful creature,that I feared that if I look away for even a fraction of a second that the boy would stop breathing entirely was heartbreaking, and I knew then and there that I would do anything to protect this child, even if I have to go to hell and back just to him safe and sound. I needed to grow even stronger to protect him and Sasuke from those that'll want to hurt him like Danzo, but first I'll teach Sasuke to fight and protect himself those that are stronger than him as well as this child that it is if he wants to not it would matter as I would always protect him from the shadows.
Hearing the front door open and close, I knew Tou-san had come back from meeting the Hokage and I quietly left my room to meet him downstairs to discuss my decision of taking care of the child, which I expect that Tou-san will try to convince me to pass on this child and put him with more "capable" hands and focus on spying for him, but Tou-san would have never thought that I'm spying on him and clan elders for the Hokage, in case that a coup d'etat should arise; as it would tear the village apart and cause unnecessary deaths in the process.
"Itachi, what were you thinking in taking a child?", Tou-san asked as though I should give him explanation as to what gave me the audacity to do it without thinking if would benefit the clan as a whole. "I chose to take care of the child,because I knew I could help him and I'm not going to change my mind on the matter. I don't expect any help from or mother in taking care of the child but I'm not going to abandon him.", I said as I kept a neutral tone as I watched Tou-san for anything that would suggest he would try to take the boy from me. "How do you expect to take care of a baby, when you work with the Anbu for long periods of time?", Tou-san asked with narrowed eyes and disappointment in his tone as if I wanted his approval in the first place.
"I'll take a leave of absence to help my charge adjust to Konoha and his new life here. I'll make sure that he can function when I'm not around and feels comfortable with other people, I don't know how long it will take and if push comes to shove I'll just resign from the Anbu and become a jonin.", I said earnestly and left my Tou-san to his thoughts when I finished my piece.
?? POV
Waking up from my surprisingly blissful sleep and seeing an unfamiliar room was not good for my nerves and I've come to expect the worst in any outcome that will result in my severe beating. I know I don't deserve to be in a nice room, much less on a soft bed like this one but I was too terrified to move an inch from my position on the bed, for fear of dirtying the oh-so soft bedding; I was so wrapped up in my terrified thoughts on what punishment I would receive from Father, not knowing that someone had entered the room until I felt a gentle hand on my shoulder.
"Hello, little one.", a deep voice sounded out above me, looking up with fear apparent in my eyes a kind face with obsidian eyes appeared in view and I could not stop my self from wondering if this man was an angel for no one was ever looked at me with such kind eyes nor have they ever touch me so gently before. I could not fathom that not everyone was so cruel like my father and expected it from everyone to beat and hate me like the monster I am, never knowing that I was only a child with a tragic past that is unfortunately very common everywhere and sometimes even worse situations than mine.
I haven't spoken in so long that I could not do so without the constant fear of being punished harshly by this seemingly kind person and I could not bear the thought of him being just like my father, while I was thinking of how this could a trap set by my father I did not see the mans eyes saddened slightly at the apparent horror in my expression.
"My name is Itachi and I'll be taking care of you for now on,Yoru", the man now known as Itachi said softly and that oh-so simple statement had rocked my entire world, and Itachi just smiled at me, who had tears rolling down my cheeks and brought his arms around my small and frail frame as heart-wrenching sobs rocked my body as I was finally given a name and hopefully a home in my angels' arms.
Itachi's POV
Looking at Yoru crying in my arms from the realization of given a name and a home, I smiled sorrowfully at the thought that this child is so happy to given a name and made a to never leave his side for even a second, so that Yoru would always feel the warmth of being loved and cared for. I did not know that this simple promise would lead to a unbreakable bond and a even more unforgettable love that become legendary in the years to come.