Madara Uchiha

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It had been hours since I had returned home, sitting quietly on my bed staring out at the overcast sky. The cool weather comforted me as did the gentle breeze that caressed my cheeks, pulling me into its brisk air.

I didn't bother to tell anyone I was home, mother would be able to sense me, so what's the point?

"Tomomi," came a soft voice behind my door, my eyes widened and I spun towards it startled.

The door opened and revealed my mother who stood with a concerned expression. I dodged my gaze away from her, fiddling with the edge of my dress.

"I'm glad you're home," she spoke gently, I came to meet her eyes curiously.

Of course you are.

Of course she would be, she was told to leave me be when I ran off. Perhaps she listened to father because she didn't want to make a bigger mess of our disagreement. Or because she wanted me to find comfort in others, which I did and enjoyed profusely.

"Your father has gone to Uzushiogakure," my mother announced, smoothing a delicate palm over her long dress sleeves.

"Uzushiogakure? He has business there?" One of my eyebrows rose. That's where the Uzumaki clan lives.

"Yes, although, not under invitation, his visit will be a surprise."

"I see...he's not going to discuss his recent dwellings with the Uchiha is he?" I responded blandly. She did not answer, her eyes shifted away from my direction and instead settled onto the dancing flames in the fireplace. "Mother?" My heart hammered hard against my chest. "Please tell me he's not going to tell them."

"I'm sorry," my mother whispered, clasping her hands together tightly in her lap. "I cannot deny it, Tomomi."

At her words I felt a lump build in my throat as my stomach dropped anxiously.

"But he'll be in danger!" I rose my voice in panic. "We'll all be in danger!"

"I know," came mothers short, gentle reply. "And that is why for the remaining hours of your time until disaster strikes you will spend a significant amount of it training to become stronger, creating plans of action in case of an attack and helping me work with the Uchiha."

"Working with the Uchiha? Will they really support us?" I pleaded with her emerald shining eyes.

"Tajima agreed to your fathers terms, as long as he promised to never betray the Uchiha, or he would have all of our heads."

"Sounds fair enough...but what will father announce at Uzushiogakure?"

"His proposal of peace with each clan..."

"Proposal of...peace?" My eyes widened.

If he fails to convince the Uzumaki, it may destroy our stable relationship with them! And if we retreat and cancel our agreements with the Uchiha, Tajima will have all of our heads I'm sure of it!

"Where is Hansuke?" I asked, feeling fear start to fill my chest.

"He went with your father, to protect him, hopefully." From her words I frowned. With both father and Hansuke gone, we would have to be cautious, some may take their absence as a weakness.

"Mother, who does father want me to marry?" My voice was right, I tried to control my emotions. She seemed to stop and think for a moment before she answered in the most honest tone she could muster.

"I do not think he has specifically laid eyes on anyone yet," I let out a breath I had been holding, "and I think it would be a good idea if you were to introduce a candidate of your own choosing."

"What's the point in that?" I asked the question angrily.

"Tomomi if you had someone whom you wanted to marry, I'm sure your father would consider it. In fact it would save him. The difficult choice of finding someone, and if it's an Uchiha then you're in even more luck."

I lowered my head in thought. But what if he finds someone before I do? What would I do then?

"Do not be afraid Tomomi," my mothers compassionate voice spoke and then she retreated from my room.

I immediately let out a groan and fell onto my back, hoping to release my stress, but I felt no weight lifted off of me. My body was struggling with strength as I felt the hunger of not having breakfast and being mentally exhausted from yesterday and today begin to build immensely.

I'll get up in a couple of minutes.

The thought was mostly a lie, but it made me feel less guilty about how much I needed to get something to eat and then to take a nap. Thinking about all of my problems right now would just drive me even more insane.

I wonder what became of Tomoko...

My sister was shocked, I could see it clearly as she sat, trying not to reveal too much emotion. But I could tell it was something she was not expecting. I just wish I could have told her earlier, after Madara told me. Maybe then she would have been prepared, and not put in such dreadful events that would take place later.

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Earlier today I learnt that my father was preparing to put forward his plans for peace with each of our clans, which I understood would have repercussions. Whether the results be positive or negative, things would change from now on.

I would have to be careful of where I went, who I meet. It would take several days before father would return after reaching Uzushiogakure, if he returns...the thought made me slightly guilty for how I had treated him. But he made me angry, I cannot apologise for emotions.

Leaning against a tree, I stood with a scowl waiting for a certain someone, who was late.

It was late afternoon, the overcast had lifted slightly, but I assumed it would rain again, although not as hard as yesterday.

He's the one who arranges most of these meetings, and he can't even show up on time.

I sighed, closing my eyes before letting out an irritated growl.

I even brought my sword, if he was joking about those training sessions I'll kick his butt.

"What's got you in such a fuss?" A certain voice purred above me causing me to jump in fright.

Madara stood hanging upside down on the branch above me and then suddenly flipped to the ground.

"You're late!" I yelled, walking to him and lifting my head to glare at his face. He shrugged and then I yelped when he pinched my side firmly. I saw a smirk on his lips when he walked around me towards a cleared area of grass.

"Whatever, let's just train already," I let out a distressed breath and drew my sword from its covering.

"Oh?" He stopped and turned towards me. "So eager," he taunted and reached to his back where he drew his own long sword. I narrowed my eyes.

"Teach me your ways oh great swords master," he growled low and brought his sword to rest over his shoulder.

"You better be ready,"

"I am," I answered with a small smile.

"Block!" He yelled just before he ran forward and his blade swung towards my side. I reacted quickly, holding my blade vertical against my side causing them both to clash. My breath shakily fled my lips.

"You can either block or dodge an attack from a sword and it is usually easier to block them," Madara informed and then jumped back from me a small distance.

"I know that," I muttered and readied my blade once more. Our blades met several more times, as well as a couple of attempts to knock the other from their feet.

Madara was considerably stronger than me, but I wasn't here to wallow in self pity, I was here to get stronger. Even if his well-built, powerful demeanour seemed to overpower the very air we shared.

Madara held my concentration steadily in his blazing red eyes, demanding I pay attention to what he would say.

"There may be a time where the option to avoid an enemy's attack is unthinkable, and you will struggle to avoid being injured or dying." My forehead creased.

"How would I avoid a situation like that then?"

"You must always be aware of the unpredictable elements of an enemy." When he has said this he disappeared and reappeared closer to me.

"The less time spent with an opponent lessens the information you have about them, that is why you must constantly analyse an opponents actions. The more time spent fighting an opponent not only weakens your own strength, but draws out their own strength to the point where you should be able to devise a way to beat them. Knowledge is power Tomomi." The moment his words finished I nodded, trying to absorb the information.

"But it is often the case that opponents will surprise you, trick you or dominate you. These are the moments where you must admit their power, but immediately analyse a way to counter their power, or escape it. Confidence in your own strength is necessary Tomomi. You cannot hesitate when you're battling for life. You must fight smart. Or you may die."

You may die.

The image from the other day crossed my mind, sending a haunting chill down my neck.

Surely it's not real Tomomi.

"Now fight with my clone, purely on the offensive, don't worry you won't be injured."

I watched as a replica of Madara was created out of smoke and stood before me, holding a mocking smirk. One of my eyes twitched.

"Great, now I have to deal with two Pin-heads driving me nuts."I was muttering to myself as I watched the clone mimic the earlier stance of Madara. The real Madara moved away from us until he was leaning against a tree, and then waved his hand lazily.

"You may begin."

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