Madara

The next morning came faster than I expected it to. All of my bags were packed and ready to go. My room looked completely empty as I walked around it. I had sent a letter out to Hashirama letting him know I wanted to talk early this morning but was dreading it.

I didn't want to leave him. I wanted to stay. I wanted to be here for when he became pack leader. I always told him I'd be there for him when that day comes. I know me leaving will only benefit my kingdom but it shouldn't come at the cost of my omega's happiness.

If only I could bring you with me. I would love to see your eyes sparkle and your tail wag as we visit each new place side by side .

"Aniki". Izuna knocked on the door.

"Come in".

He walked in and stood behind me. "Is it ready"? "Yeah, the jeweler just finished making it this morning". I turned facing him, he handed it to me and I took it. "Aniki". "Please look after him for me". "I will".

Hashirama

I was a nervous wreck. Madara had sent me a letter asking me to meet with him. This was completely out of character for him. Normally we just go to the river and wait for the other to get there. He's never written a letter to me before, I didn't know what to think of this. I didn't like it at all.

What if he wants to tell me he doesn't want to be my friend anymore? What if he wants to tell me he hates me and regrets being my friend? What if he starts hitting me like my dad does?

I grabbed my arm and squeezed it as tears started to fall from my eyes.

"Hashirama".

I didn't turn around. I couldn't face him. I couldn't handle him rejecting me face to face. I'd rather he just tell me and I listen.

"Hashirama". He started walking closer to me.

Please Madara, don't

I felt him gently grab my arm and turn me towards him. I still didn't look at him. I looked at the ground.

"Look at me Hashi".

I can't

"Please, I don't have much time".

What does he mean by that?

I looked up at him. His eyes held so much pain in them, it hurt my heart to see. "I have to go away for awhile". Whatever I was expecting it wasn't this. This was way worse then anything I had previously thought.

"Please don't cry". He brought his hand up to my face and gently whipped my tears away. "Handsome boys shouldn't cry". "Why"? I choked. "My father and master think it would be best for me to travel and learn everything I can about different villages and kingdoms before I take the throne".

"How long"? I whispered. "Nine years". More tears fell from my eyes after he said that. "That long"? "I know this is sudden but it can't be helped. I have to do what's best for this kingdom which you're a part of. I'll try my best to come back sooner but I have no choice but to go".

"Is Izuna going with you"? "No, it's just me and my father".

So Tobirama gets to keep his alpha but I don't. How is that fair?

"Hashi"? "I I understand. You have responsibilities you have to keep". "Why are you crying little pup"? "I I was scared. I was scared you were coming to tell me you no longer wanted to be my friend". "That could never and will never happen. You're my best friend, that will never change.

There's actually something I wanted to give you before I go". "What's that"? "Turn around and pull your hair to the side". I did as told. The next thing I knew a blue crystal was being placed around my neck. I turned around and hugged him as soon as it was all the way on.

"It's a sign of the friendship between us". "I'll never take it off. Thank you". "Your welcome, I'll see you when I get back".

On my way back home I tucked my necklace into my shirt so my father wouldn't see it. If he did I knew he'd take it away from me or worse. "Your home"! Inuama yelled as she ran over and hugged me tight. "Wheres Tobi"? She looked at me confused.

"In your room". I held her hand and took her with me without saying a word. Once inside I locked the door and went sit down on my bed with my face in my hands.

"Aniki"? They asked in unison. "Madara's leaving and he won't be back for nine years". They both sat on either side of me and took me into their arms as I cried into my hands. Besides Madara they were the only ones I allowed myself to cry in front of.

"Hashirama! Get down here now"! I immediately dried my eyes and nodded to my younger siblings letting them know it was alright. I left them in my room and headed downstairs to meet my father who greeted me with a fist to the face.

My body fell hard to the floor as my tail smacked me in the face. "Where the hell have you been"!? "H his highness wanted to speak with me". I said trying to get up. "What the hell would vampires want with a useless pup like you"?

"He just wanted to talk is all". I managed to push myself up onto my knees. "Was lord Ashura there"? "No. Just prince Madara and his father. They wanted to tell me they would be going away for a few years so the prince could learn as much as he can about the different kingdoms and their people".

"I see". "May I go back to my room now"? "After I tell you what it is I wanted you for in the first place". "Yes sir". "I've found an alpha for you, he'll be here next week. You are to be on your best behavior and do as he says".

"But I already have an alpha". "You've had fifteen years to confess to him but you haven't. If it wasn't for you being an omega I wouldn't let you be with a man at all. You should be thanking me". All I could do was look down.

I'm sorry Madara

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