Winter break.

It was a week before Christmas when Obito invited him to his family Christmas party and Kakashi didn't know what to expect. His family doesn't celebrate Christmas. He isn't used to get-togethers or being around a bunch of partying strangers. He felt anxious about going to the thing.

But at least Obito and Rin will be there. Since they started hanging out, Kakashi was getting used to being around them.

Still though, this family get together thing sounds exhausting.

The event takes place at Itachi and Sasuke's house. They have the biggest house and their father is the head of the Uchiha family household, after all.

Kakashi and Rin walk up past the tall black gates of the giant house. As they walk up the long driveway, Kakashi's eyes move upwards, taking in the looming shape of the place.

Wow..., he thinks to himself, Must be nice to be rich.

They walk through the front double doors of the house and its already loud and rowdy. There are so many people there yelling and drinking. He spots a few people in the living room, sitting in front of a TV, angry and yelling. He sees others by the kitchen swaying drunkenly and singing.

The anxiety begins to rise inside him, making it hard to breathe. He scans the place. Where's Obito?

"Oi Kakashi! Rin!"

They turn around. They see a gleeful Obito, running towards them. He has a wide smile on his face and Kakashi can't look away. Somehow, the anxiety in him starts to quell, and he sighs in relief.

Obito runs up and gives Rin a hug. "Riiin!! Glad you can make it!"

While Obito's back is turned, Kakashi raises an eyebrow noticing his festive, formal outfit. He's wearing a deep royal blue sweater with a silver collared shirt underneath and fancy dark grey jeans.

Hmm. He looks... fancy, Kakashi observes.

Obito turns to look at him and smiles. "Hey, Kakashi." He eyes Kakashi's less than spectacular get up. "Wow, you really don't go out to parties much do you?"

Kakashi looks down at his own outfit. He's just wearing a black frumpled sweatshirt and jeans. He merely shrugs in response.

Obito exhales sharply and let's out an amused lopsided grin. "Well, I'm glad you came anyway, Kakashi."

"Of course. Glad I could come," Kakashi says with a small smile. His heart suddenly flutters as he looks at Obito. Hmm must be the loud atmosphere...

"Hey Asshole!"

They all turn around looking for the source of the voice. They see Sasuke walking towards them with Naruto and Sakura following close behind him.

Obito's hand goes up to smack himself on the forehead. "Aww fuck. What do you want?" he says.

"You jerk! Why didn't you get me any presents?!" says Sasuke. He looks really pissed.

Obito lets out a huge groan and looks up exasperated. "Not right now, Dingus. I'm here with my friends."

"Oh yeah?" Sasuke hisses. "Well I brought my friends too. And they want to see me kick your ass!"

Obito looks over at Naruto and Sakura. "Yo. Are guys really friends with this guy?"

Sakura shrugs. Naruto scrunches up his face in confusion and looks up, scratching his head. "Well, Sasuke insisted we come. We're more like in the same school group project," he says.

"Shh. Quiet, Naruto," says Sasuke.

Obito snickers. "Oh I see. You just needed some back-up support."

In a flash, Sasuke's eyes flare red. "You dick!" He whirls around, searching for something.

Obito casually walks out into the garden creating some room. Sasuke runs over to a table and grabs some nearby plates and starts flinging them at him. Obito easily dodges them, almost with a taunting expression on his face. It only makes Sasuke more mad. He starts throwing knives.

Kakashi watches, eyes wide in horror. What the hell is happening? He looks around at the people around them. Most of the people around him aren't paying attention. Some people just watch on, looking bored or unimpressed. Although, Naruto and Sakura look equally horrified.

He peers over at Rin who is standing beside him. She glances at him with an amused expression, merely shaking her head not surprised.

"There they go again," she says, chuckling. "They do this every year."

What the hell?

He looks back at Obito and Sasuke. Sasuke is flinging the knives with more determination, maybe even growing desperate. Obito is still dodging them all. He's so fast-- Almost looks like the knives phase through him. But the battle is starting to move toward people.

As Obito dodges one knife, it flies toward Itachi and Shisui, who are just minding their own business, cuddling on a bench. The knife is flying toward Itachi's face.

Kakashi's eyes grow wide, bracing himself for what he's about to witness. OMG!

Itachi, seemingly off in his own world, casually tilts his head out of the way, barely avoiding the knife.

Kakashi's jaw drops. What?!

Sasuke, apparently out of knives, glares at Obito, frustration clear on his face. He seethes, "Just you watch. Once I get all these knives back, you're definitely going to look like a fucking cactus by the end of the night."

Obito shakes his head amused, then he smirks at him and says, "You can try, little shit." He turns on his heel and starts heading back toward Kakashi and Rin.

Still recovering from what just happened, Kakashi is stuck staring in disbelief. What the hell is up with this family? He looks over at Sasuke who is still fuming. And just how many rivals does Obito have?

Obito walks up to them, still sporting a satisfied smirk. "Sorry that took so long. Let's eat."

....

Madara sits alone in the corner drinking some whiskey. He sits there in silence, giving off an aura of 'leave me the fuck alone'. A couple of family members pass by really close to him, only to notice him and carefully scoot away. Madara ignores them.

Something has his attention.

Obito is sitting at a table with Rin and Kakashi. He's chatting away happily, waving around his fork and emphasizing his words. Then Rin says something causing them both to laugh really loud. Kakashi sits there with them, listening and laughing along with them, not saying much. Whenever Obito laughs, he brightens up and smiles, continuously looking at Obito.

Madara continues to drink in silence, covertly watching them. So that's Kakashi? Interesting...

He takes another swig of his whiskey, quietly mulling his thoughts. Out of the corner of his eye, he notices two people approaching. He looks up and sees it's Izuna and Tobirama.

"Hey, Madara. You look pretty pathetic and alone," says Tobirama.

Madara scoffs. "I'm perfectly fine and having a great time."

"Hmph," says Tobirama.

Izuna looks at the direction Madara is looking. He sees Kakashi laughing along with Obito and Rin. "Who's Obito's new friend? Haven't seen him before. Seems kind of weird wearing that mask."

Madara nods, agreeing with his little brother. He continues studying Kakashi.

Silence.

Tobirama watches Madara, thinking to himself. "So... Hashirama has been asking about you. He wanted to come, but didn't feel welcome since you won't answer his calls."

Madara doesn't look up and continues staring ahead.

Tobirama continues, "you know, he's a widow now. Wife died like almost 6 yrs ago."

"I am aware," says Madara.

"Should be enough time to grieve, yea?"

Madara gives him a stern look. "I wouldn't know. Never been married."

Tobirama stares back at Madara, jawline tightening as he scowls. Then after a beat, he scoffs. "C'mon Izuna. Seems like Madara wants to be left alone to sulk. Besides, it looks like there's some people over there who are more fun." He leaves.

Izuna looks down at his brother frowning. Then with a sympathizing look he says, "Don't get too drunk, brother. You're starting to look more miserable than usual..." Izuna gives him a pat on the back and then leaves to follow his husband.

Madara watches them leave, then he continues to watch Kakashi.

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A/N: huehuehue... i wonder why Kakashi is feeling so anxious... 😉

So we got more rivalry action. But this time it's with Obito vs. Sasuke. I hope you guys enjoyed that. Lol And we get more Uncle Maddy backstory. Just a little bit. And TobiZuna makes an appearance. Woo!

The next chapter is released as well. Don't miss it. :P