A/U: As the four major territorial Clan borders become too close, making it hard to determine which land belongs to whom, the Uchiha Clan will make a desperate attempt to forge a treaty with the Haruno's, making the Heir to the Uchiha Clan, Sasuke, find himself marrying the young Heiress to the Haruno Clan, Sakura. With a healer as skilled as Sakura, Sasuke wouldn't need to worry about injuries again, a fact that has the Uchiha's readily approving the marriage. When the Hyuuga Clan Leader, Hyuuga Hiashi finds out about the new treaty with the Uchihas and Harunos, he worries that they will use their combined power to take his land. In an attempt to avoid this outcome, he has his eldest daughter, Hyuuga Hinata marry the Heir to the Uzumaki Clan. There are now only two sides. The Uchiha-Harunos & Uzumaki-Hyuugas, both won't go down without a fight. Sakura and Hinata understand that it is their destiny to help their clans succeed no matter what or who they face. However, Sakura finds that the man she has married isn't at all what she thought he'd be like; meanwhile Hinata sees Naruto as a hero and cares for him whether or not Naruto holds any love in his heart for the dark haired beauty in his bed. The Uzumaki Clan, home to the powerful family consisting of Namikaze-Uzumaki Minato, Uzumaki Kushina, Uzumaki Naruto; the three want peace as much as they want power. The Uchiha Clan housing: Uchiha Fugaku, Uchiha Mikoto, Uchiha Itachi, & Uchiha Sasuke. This prideful, over confident clan only wants power in their hands and theirs alone. Willing to do anything to gain complete control! The Haruno Clan residing of Haruno Kizashi, Haruno Mebuki, & Haruno Sakura; the Haruno Clan is a clan of protectors and mainly are out for peace those their clan isn't strong enough to actually take out the other three clans they excel in healing. Finally The Hyuuga Clan inhabited by Hyuuga Hiashi, Hyuuga Hanaka, Hyuuga Hinata, and Hyuuga Hanabi. The Hyuuga's don't give up as easily as the Haruno's but are as skilled in battle as the Uchiha.
Chapter one Wedding News
Uchiha Sasuke is not a man of numerous words, nor is he a man who enjoyed showing many, if not all, emotions. He expressed his feelings not to his mother, who cared very deeply for her son, nor to his stern father, who wanted him to be the better man, and not to his older brother, who would rather fight on the field of battle than wear a crown. No, Uchiha Sasuke never did anything to show his dark, internal side, that part of him wasn't something a person needed to know of, or see for that matter, especially not a kind and loving flower like his mother. Regardless of the fact that he was emotionally secretive, Sasuke held his head high, shining with pride and power much like his other clans' men, but only Sasuke could look like a god by doing so. Indeed he was brilliant, the future Clan leader had the brains to outsmart anyone with his quick tongue, and was prepared for any situation, the only thing Uchiha Sasuke wasn't expecting was when his father and mother called him into the throne room, on a particular day, to discuss Sasuke's future. Sasuke didn't like speaking with his father, Uchiha Fugaku, the leader of the Uchiha Clan and the last person the young Heir would ever think of speaking with. Nevertheless, the raven haired warrior made his way to the grand throne room where his parents awaited his arrival. He didn't rush, not looking forward to this arranged encounter with the Clan leader. Fugaku never expressed any caring emotions towards either of his sons. Itachi, the elder brother of the Uchiha Clan, raised Sasuke with kindness, teaching his little brother how to be brave and fearless in battle. Fugaku, seeing that Itachi was being too kindhearted and not ruthless like the past Clan Leader, stripped Itachi of any chance of becoming the Clan Heir. Sasuke thought for years that Itachi would resent him for stealing the elder brother's birthright. But alas, Itachi comforted Sasuke one night, asserting that the title was not meant for him whether or not their father wanted Itachi to become the Heir. Sasuke still never understood what his elder brother meant by those words, but he kept the meeting to himself, and by doing so, shut out everyone around him. Once he had arrived at the entrance hall Sasuke saw the familiar eyes of his doting mother and the cold, never changing, sneer of his father. Somehow though, they looked different. They seemed to be almost... approving of Sasuke for some reason that he couldn't quite figure out. Soon though, his attention was directed towards someone to the left of Fugaku stood a man with short hair and a traditional kimono that looked like a pale grey, but as he got closer, he realized the kimono fabric was that of a pale green, making it very clear that this man came directly from the Haruno Clan. The man appeared to be the age of his father, but his eyes seemed kinder; an unknown kindness Sasuke wasn't used to seeing on his own fathers face. The presence of a Haruno in the den of an Uchiha wasn't common, it was a rare treat to have an enemy come to the threshold of the Uchiha Clan's home. For some reason, that still laid unknown to Sasuke, this Haruno stood before the Uchihas. "Sasuke, I am pleased that you have arrived with great haste to my call," Fugaku called to Sasuke from his throne, not looking at all "pleased". Sasuke didn't care what his father said to him unless it was an order that he needed to take care of, "Father. Mother", Sasuke said, bowing his head to his respected parents, "I beseech thee to tell me why I was called to the throne room." "As polite as ever my son," Mikoto said with a tender, motherly smile placed warmly on her face. To Sasuke, it was a sign that there were still genuine people in the world. Mikoto is the beauty of all that is The Uchiha Clan; she held grace, brains, and confidence that even Fugaku couldn't match at times. "Uchiha Sasuke, it is an honor to meet the victor of many many battles," the Haruno said, trying to get in Sasuke's good graces for some odd reason, "I have just finished going over the details of the newest treaty with your parents." "How might this concern me in anyway?" Sasuke questioned, annoyed that he was called down to the throne room to hear of this latest treaty. "If it has something to do with my battles than instruct me to the next enemy, but if it's anything else, I don't honestly-," Sasuke spoke out, but only to find that his father wanted him to hear the details of the treaty whether he liked it or not. "The treaty proposes that the Heiress of the Haruno Clan shall be wed to the Uchiha Clan," Fugaku explained to a very unemotional looking Sasuke. The word wed, lingered in Sasuke's mind; knowing full well what this meant. He would have to marry the daughter of the Haruno Clan leader. Sasuke hated when anyone, be it clan leader or servant, ordered him around. No one had the right to choose his path for him. The mere thought of having to marry the Haruno Heiress stung in Sasuke's side like a knife, slowly cutting into him, leading to more hatred towards his father. "Hpm, I am to be condemned to a life with a girl I don't even know," Sasuke said smirking at his father and mother and then to the Haruno, "what is the Heiress' name anyway, you at least have a sketch of her face I pray?" "Haruno Sakura, she is eighteen years of age," the Haruno said walking towards Sasuke with ease and holding out a small sketch of the Heiress that would be joining Sasuke and his clan. This Sakura did not look eighteen, instead looked to be a sweet fifteen year old child at best. Her hair was long, with pink locks of hair that parted on either side of her heart shaped face. Her eyes, a bright green emerald shade that looked unnatural along with her pink hair. Her lips were smooth and looked like they had never been kissed before, a speculation which made something stir in Sasuke for a moment. Before any emotions could linger on the Heir's face, Sasuke quickly turned to look at his parents, asking just one question. "When is the wedding?"
Uzumaki Naruto stared, brooding at his mother and father who stood before him. Unlike the Uchiha Clan's leader, Namikaze-Uzumaki Minato raised his only son by showing him that a strong ruler needed to understand that a Leader doesn't fight for himself but for all. Uzumaki Kushina was another story, she taught her son how to delude others into getting what he needed and how not to get caught in doing so. Naruto proved to be smart with a sword rather than his words and won countless battles between the Hyūgas, Uchihas and Harunos. But that all meant nothing according to the glare of one the Hyūga Clan's messengers, who was there to tell the blonde haired, blue eyed Heir that within a few short days he would be married to Hyūga Hinata. The foolish successor looked upon the sketch, only to briefly glance at his soon-to-be-bride. It was apparently this woman who appeared on the sketch that would bear him his Heir to the clan. Naruto wasn't like his father who cared deeply for women (like his only wife), the battle sense thrilled Naruto more. Woman were always a nuisance to the battle-thirsty man. Don't misinterpret this, there were many very pretty woman that Naruto had noticed, but all were the same; none sparked anything inside Naruto...ever. Many of Naruto's comrades called him a halfwit when he showed no signs of interest in the opposite sex, or the same sex for that matter. Naruto didn't feel anything for any woman that came his way. However, with the sketch of Hinata held tightly in the grasp of Naruto's hand, he felt like this woman, this Hyūga Hinata, was somehow different than the rest. Her long bluette hair grew down to her mid back, her pale lavender eyes shone just like any other Hyūga's. In those eyes, there was indeed something that Hinata held that Naruto couldn't quite place. Kushina looked to her son. She wanted her son to marry a girl who he loved, and hated having to force this marriage on him, "Naruto-Kun, isn't she pretty?" Kushina tried to ask her son, worried of what he might say. "She's a pretty one alright," Naruto commented back to the Hyūga messenger instead of his mother who asked the question. "Hinata-Hime is quite near the exact image of beauty Naruto-Sama," the messenger retorted to Naruto. "All the more reason to meet her than," Naruto said, turning on his heels and heading to the door of the throne room. "Oi Naruto-Kun, where are you heading now, we still have things to discuss," Kushina hollered at her impatient son. Naruto only slightly glanced back at his mother to say, "I only need to inform my troops that I will be taking some time off from the battlefield to attend to my wedding." Than he was gone with a smug look on his face, the look of a man who was rather eager to have a woman at his disposal. Naruto still had his pride as a man and knew damn well that he could be a horrible person to women at any given time. He knew many things that he kept from his affectionate and stronghearted mother. For instance, he knew how to satisfy a women in his bedchambers, and Hyūga Hinata would get to savor this, and know what it meant to be the wife of a bloodthirsty warrior. Said warrior made his way over to two of his most trusted men, whom could keep the troops in toe while Naruto was off getting married, Nara Shikamaru, the strategist of the Uzumaki army followed by Sabaku No Gaara, the head of the spy team for the Uzumaki's intelligence unit. These two were by far the only guys Naruto could think of to have mild control over the army while Naruto was away. "Well the Golden Boy returns," Shikamaru called when he first spotted Naruto strolling over, "so tell us Naruto-Baka what did Minato-Sama and Kushina-Sama want with you?" "Oh, just wanted to let me know of a few Inter-Clan affairs," Naruto said running his index finger over the Hyūga territory, "they only wished to inform me of my arranged marriage." Gaara looked completely uninterested in his leaders private matters but not Shikamaru, "w-what you're getting married to who?" Naruto moved to index finger right over the Hyūga Clan's castle on the map that Shikamaru lost interests in, "Hyūga Hinata, quite the beauty, she's got a real nice figure and she's hefty in all the right places." Gaara still didn't care in the slightest, "Naruto-Sama please let us get back to the mission a hand," Gaara sighed, not caring at all for the dumbfounded look on Shikamaru's face, nor for the lustful shine in Naruto's eyes that only Shikamaru and Gaara have ever seen. "Oh yes, of course, Gaara, since I am to be married off I leave most of the war matters in your hands, and anything else you could think of, my father will also look after the war efforts, so no need to worry," Naruto said, striding away from the table and back to the throne room. "Congrats Naruto!" Shikamaru called, almost teasing like. Walking away from his friends, Naruto contemplated about his looks, though he never looked in the mirror and thought, "damn I'm too dashing it hurts", after all, many maids and ladies would stare at Naruto when he passed, looking him over and mesmerizing themselves with Naruto's golden armor, blonde spiky hair, and clear sky blue eyes. If they ever saw Naruto without armor, they'd find a very tan, very muscular chest, along with an eight pack stretching down his abs. Naruto moved his feet sluggishly back over to the throne room; he kept thinking why, of all treaties, why is this treaty, this arranged marriage, the best bet for his clan. On the top of his head Naruto could think of other treaties, such as those involving trading or even simply combining their armies to fight against a common enemy. Finally returning back to his parents and the Hyuuga messenger, Naruto could hear them speak of the wedding. Everything was moving too slow, things like wedding and social gatherings were never Naruto's best interest, mainly because he knew little about behavior when there were many nobles in the room. Yet another reason why Naruto kept to the battle field and fought alongside his men. "Naruto-Sama, I just mentioned to your parents that with everything in order for your marriage, you'll only be able to meet your bride-to-be on the actual wedding date." He informed with Hyūga messenger didn't look as though he liked the fact that his clan Heiress would have to marry an Uzumaki. Naruto walked towards them with not a hint of annoyance in his steps, "aw, how unfortunate. I was hoping to at least speak with Hinata-Hime before we were married," Naruto teased. "Either way she seems like a sweet girl Naruto-Kun, so no more jokes understand," Kushina glared at Naruto, telling her warrior son that he would have to learn to either love this girl or just be able to produce an heir to the Uzumaki clan. "I am honestly excited about this treaty Mother, don't fret," Naruto told his mother smiling. Naruto didn't honestly care whether this was a treaty or not; Hyuuga Hinata truly was a beauty and she would soon belong to only Naruto. The thought swirled through Naruto's mind at seeing the little princess in his bedchambers, on his bed and willing. The young Heir truly believed he could get what he wanted, his mother's lessons had assured him of that.
Young Hyūga Hinata stared out the window of her bedchambers, blushing uncontrollably at the sketch that the Uzumaki Clan messenger delivered to her family earlier that man in the sketch had blonde spiky hair, blue eyes and a handsome grin. Hinata never would have dreamed that one day she'd marry the Uzumaki Clan Heir, or that she'd have to leave her home and move far away from her family. The fact that Hinata would marry into the Uzumaki Clan meant that she would no longer hold the title of the Hyūga Heiress, and that her younger sister Hanabi would inherit the clan when her parents settled. Hinata didn't like the idea of having to marry out of her Clan's land or having to produce an heir to the Uzumaki Clan which meant that she would have to be with the Uzumaki Heir...everywhere...even in bed with him. Hinata's face flushed a crimson red at the thought of sleeping with the Uzumaki Clan successor until she was pregnant with his child. So was this the life of a woman who married a man her parents chose for her? The Heir wasn't ugly, in fact Hinata found herself quite lucky to be betrothed to such a handsome man; Uzumaki Naruto didn't look like any other Hyūga (not with the Hyūga Clan pearl eyes that is) but looked like a kind man who would treat Hinata gently. That is when they would spend their wedding night together and be in the same bed to consummate the marriage. Again Hinata's face became as red as red wine, the poor shy, innocent girl didn't have a clue what to do or think. Especially when she started to think about what Naruto would be like when they met, and what he would like in bed. Hyūga Hanaka told her daughter not to worry and that all would be well as long as the treaty stayed intact Hinata would become the wife of the Uzumaki Clan inheritor and would live a rich life. Hyūga Hiashi, Hinata's father told her to make sure that she produced a male heir, and not to make the Uzumaki Clan Heir find any reason to hate her or their clan. All these things her parents told her only made thing worse for sweet Hinata. The Uzumaki Clan messenger informed her that Uzumaki Naruto would turn twenty two in a few weeks; Hinata contemplated that she was only eighteen years old. She blushed again at the thought of an older husband, who knew so many more things than Hinata When the door to her own room opened, HInata turned around quickly and tried to cover her blushing face with a fan. The only person who appeared in the doorway was little Hanabi. Hyūga Hanabi would now be the future heir to the Hyūga Clan, making Hinata resentful and jealous of her little sister, but when Hanabi walked through her door with bloodshot eyes all of Hinata's envy was washed away like snow after the first rain of spring. Hinata offered her hand to her little sister, gesturing for her to come over and sit and have some tea. "Onee-sama, I'm worried, where are you going?" Hanabi asked in a squeaky voice similar to that of her elder sister. Hanabi must have read what was going now, that Hinata would be married off to the Uzumaki Clan Heir, consequently making her the new clan inheritor. "Oh my dear Imouto," Hinata said stroking Hanabi's hair as she sat beside her, "I'm only getting married, it's every girls dream...to be married to a handsome man." "Do you even know this man?" Her little sister refused to let the situation subside. Hanabi didn't like the idea of losing her older sister to the Uzumaki Clan. "I mean...if you don't know him then why do you have to marry him? "Because it is my duty as eldest daughter of the Hyūga Clan to make peace with the Uzumakis." "But do you even love him?" "I'm know I can grow to love their son." "Please Onee-sama, please say no to this request!" "I have no say so in this proposal, only our parents can say if the arrange marriage is to proceed." "Then there is no love in the marriage!" "Imouto there is love...for our clan's men and our parents and my pouting Imouto right here." "But not for the Heir of the Uzumaki Clan?" "His name is Uzumaki Naruto, try to remember that, I'll be joining his family soon." "Please be happy Onee-sama! I'll miss you so much!" Hanabi started to cry, small tears that would only drop for a few moments. She didn't like crying; the young girl strived for complete composer. Hinata, on the other hand, showed her emotions more than her little sister, but both understood that a Hyūga needed to be strong, not caring for those who understood their place, like Hyuuga Neji, who lived only to protect Hyuuga Hinata like Neji's father once lived to protect his older twin brother Hyuuga Hiashi before he died, taking a death blow for his twin. It was sad but necessary. Hinata patted her little sister's head and pulled her towards her much developed chest, Hanabi, no matter what others said, loved her elder sister with all her heart, and having to watch as Hinata married a stranger she didn't know, who belonged to a rival clan, only brought Hanabi pain. All Hinata could think about was that they could no longer have tea together and talk about simple things. She knew that this would work out for her father Hyuuga Hiashi. Hiashi didn't feel like Hinata could carry out leading the clan with her kind heart, and this new treaty that united the Uzumaki Clan and the Hyuuga Clan would balance their lands, making Hanabi the Heiress and Hinata the wife of the Uzumaki Clan Heir. Nothing else mattered to Hiashi but power, not caring what his own daughter thought or felt. Hinata would now had to prepare to leave her home and move to the Uzumaki castle, living there with only Hyūga Neji as her connection to home. She would stay there for the rest of her life, with only her husband to lean on for support in an unfamiliar land with no friends or servants Hinata could trust. Neji, she could trust him, but their relationship was different, Neji looked out for Hinata like an annoyed older brother even though he was her cousin. With Neji going along, Hanabi felt more relax to know that her elder sister would be safe no matter what would happen. Neji would always protect her, even though Hinata would be married and that responsibility would belong to Uzumaki Naruto. Hanabi didn't trust him enough yet. "Hanabi if you keep worrying you'll only create stress marks on your head," Hinata said soothingly as she sipped some of her own tea. "I'd rather my husband was someone I knew for a long time and loved with all my heart," Hanabi sulked, sipping her tea. "I don't see why I can't grow to love my fiancé," Hinata responded curtly, trying to pretend to be annoyed with Hanabi. Hinata and Hanabi continued like that, just the two of them for the last time, sipping tea and doubting what their father said and did. Hinata would miss her tea time with her little sister and would have to make sure that she could hopefully visit her sister again one day. When Hinata married, she wouldn't be a Hyūga anymore but an Uzumaki, so going to visit home was out of the question, but having Hanabi visit her was alright. They would just have to be a little patient to meet again.
The very annoyed Haruno Sakura would not hear of her engagement to the Clan that her family was at war with. Sakura, even with her pink hair, emerald green eyes, petite doll like figure and undeveloped chest, was not someone people liked to enrage. Many maids quit after the first hour or so when having to look after Sakura; only one maid had even lasted three years. Sakura wasn't like her sweet and calming mother, or her causal father who led the war efforts, but instead held a fiery attitude, and didn't hold her tongue back when she was supposed to. She's known for appearing sweet and innocent the first time you meet her, and then her true nature would come out then something expensive would be broken. Sakura hated the thought of marrying anyone and wanted to stay a maiden for life as she ruled her clan, leading them into battle. Though the only downpour was that women were not allowed into battle and Sakura was already engaged to the Uchiha Clan Heir, Sasuke or something of the sort. The Haruno only daughter would not stand being forced to marry some stranger much less anyone that her parents wanted her to marry. Sakura had too much pride to submit to anyone, especially the Uchiha Clan. The young Haruno Heiress built herself up to be strong, but her body, being as feminine as it is, was born to be dainty. Sakura's mother Mebuki watched her daughter as she grew and knew exactly that the arranged marriage would only cause her daughter displeasure, but felt that it would be good for Sakura to marry and learn that no matter what, life is a wretched bitch; however there are people who thrive to help, and that Sakura should try to be a person who cares and loves others. Enemy or not. With the wedding three weeks away, Kizashi made plans to have Sakura arrive at the Uchiha Clan lands five days before the wedding date. There Sakura would get to know her soon-to-be mother-in-law. At the very least Sakura should try to get along with the Heir's mother. A woman as powerful as Uchiha Mikoto is someone Haruno Sakura had to suckup to make sure that Mikoto would be on Sakura's side if anything life threatening were to happen. Sakura tried to push the thought of the Uchiha's trying to trick her family to make them any less weak in the battle field since she would be marrying the Sasuke of the Uchiha Clan. Sakura pondered what her first night would be like as a married woman, but quickly pushed it to the back of her mind as she almost pictured a seductive Uchiha Sasuke reaching out to her from his, their bed. The idea of marrying any man for her clan made Sakura's heart shrink, it was her duty to her family and her clan to go along with the treaty. Sakura could only wish that her new husband wasn't a complete brute and held some sort of kindness. Sakura could only hope and ask Yamanaka Ino to accompany her when she moved to her new home. Yamanaka Ino the only had stayed with Sakura ever since they were six and was not only her best friend but also very trustworthy in looking after Sakura's wellbeing. Mebuki and Kizashi knew that leaving her in Ino's hands would be the right thing to do. Ino wasn't as thrilled as Sakura's parents were about the marriage, Ino saw how much Sakura actually hated the idea of marrying a stranger that Ino had not approved as a good match for Ino's precious Sakura-Chan. Ino, the only other person besides Sakura, was to make a new life at the Uchiha Palace. Sakura didn't want to force Ino to leave her home and family, but if Ino didn't stay with her the young Heiress wouldn't know what to do or how to live. Yamanaka Ino was overjoyed to hear that Sakura wanted Ino to tag along with her on her journey into motherhood and out of maidenhood. Ino always teased Sakura about what would happen to her when she finally got married but Ino always pictured it differently than marrying your clan's mortal enemy. No matter what, Ino was there for Sakura. Just like sisters the two went everywhere together. Ino herself secretly hoped to find a handsome gentlemen while they lived in the Uchiha Land but didn't really think much on it. To break Sakura out of her depressing mood, while Sakura stared out her bedroom window, Ino made the comment that would destroy Sakura in just nine simple words, "I wonder how Uchiha Sasuke is like in bed?" Sakura was immediately slapped out of her thinking and almost fell of her chair to stare dumbfounded at Ino, "Ino w-what did you say?" "You heard me Princess," Ino said, pouring some tea for Sakura, "I said I was just thinking, how your future husband likes it in the bedchambers." "Ino that is something I wish to not think about," Sakura replied, stretching her hand out for the freshly poured tea. Ino didn't hand other the tea yet, "it's just something you should think about to...oh I don't know...make sure your body is prepared for Uchiha Sasuke." Sakura's face flushed bright like a tomato from Ino's mature words, "that is just something I'll deal with when the time comes." "Oh please trust me, it's better to think of these things beforehand Princess," Ino said handing the cooled tea to Sakura. "Um well, Ino, you see, I think that I'll be prepared when I'm in his- our bedchambers," Sakura said with her face blushing greatly. "You do know what they call the Uchiha Heir on the battlefield, right?" Ino asked confused yet hopefull. "What do I care what they call him when he's killing our clans men?" Sakura retorted, sipping ever so slightly on her tea. "The Red Eyed Knight," Ino said, very seriously, looking the Haruno Heiress in the eyes and making sure that her point got across that Sakura might be marrying the most strongest man on the battle field. "So what?" Sakura said not caring for the fear that many felt towards The Red Eyed Knight, Sakura only knew that she'd have to marry the asshole. "If he's that scary than why would my parents agree to the marriage?" "Princess, it's not about who is scary or who isn't it's about knowing what to expect before you meet him," Ino sighed, rubbing her temple after hearing the foolish words of the young Heiress. "Ino is my life in danger?" "No! But-" "Then I have nothing to fear but fear itself." With that Sakura dropped the subject at hand and continued to think about how she would make a proper life for herself and Ino in the Uchiha's land. Only the soft tapping of footsteps from the servants at work could be heard now. Ino didn't know what else to say only to wish her mistress wouldn't die before her time.
Disclaimer: I don't own Naruto and Naruto Shippuden, please support the offical release! This is purly fan written, I ship NaruHina, SasuSaku, ShikaTema, NejiTen, SuiKa, Nagato X Konan, & ObiRin. These couples will either be a main couple or a side couple, NaruHina (Naruto & Hinata), SasuSaku (Sasuke & Sakura), shikaTema (Shikamaru & Temari), & NejiTen (Neji & Tenten) are main couples to be reading about. As for Suika (Suigetsu & Karin), ObiRin (Obito & Rin), & Nagato X Konan (if you know the term for this ship please let me know, I've looked but haven't found any clues), they are side couples that don't have a main effect in the story but you will be reading about them and their part, however small or large it may be. I hope you enjoy my story, it's full of assassins, mystery, deceit, love, anger, hate, revenge, and trickery!
Chapter one Wedding News
Uchiha Sasuke is not a man of numerous words, nor is he a man who enjoyed showing many, if not all, emotions. He expressed his feelings not to his mother, who cared very deeply for her son, nor to his stern father, who wanted him to be the better man, and not to his older brother, who would rather fight on the field of battle than wear a crown. No, Uchiha Sasuke never did anything to show his dark, internal side, that part of him wasn't something a person needed to know of, or see for that matter, especially not a kind and loving flower like his mother. Regardless of the fact that he was emotionally secretive, Sasuke held his head high, shining with pride and power much like his other clans' men, but only Sasuke could look like a god by doing so. Indeed he was brilliant, the future Clan leader had the brains to outsmart anyone with his quick tongue, and was prepared for any situation, the only thing Uchiha Sasuke wasn't expecting was when his father and mother called him into the throne room, on a particular day, to discuss Sasuke's future. Sasuke didn't like speaking with his father, Uchiha Fugaku, the leader of the Uchiha Clan and the last person the young Heir would ever think of speaking with. Nevertheless, the raven haired warrior made his way to the grand throne room where his parents awaited his arrival. He didn't rush, not looking forward to this arranged encounter with the Clan leader. Fugaku never expressed any caring emotions towards either of his sons. Itachi, the elder brother of the Uchiha Clan, raised Sasuke with kindness, teaching his little brother how to be brave and fearless in battle. Fugaku, seeing that Itachi was being too kindhearted and not ruthless like the past Clan Leader, stripped Itachi of any chance of becoming the Clan Heir. Sasuke thought for years that Itachi would resent him for stealing the elder brother's birthright. But alas, Itachi comforted Sasuke one night, asserting that the title was not meant for him whether or not their father wanted Itachi to become the Heir. Sasuke still never understood what his elder brother meant by those words, but he kept the meeting to himself, and by doing so, shut out everyone around him. Once he had arrived at the entrance hall Sasuke saw the familiar eyes of his doting mother and the cold, never changing, sneer of his father. Somehow though, they looked different. They seemed to be almost... approving of Sasuke for some reason that he couldn't quite figure out. Soon though, his attention was directed towards someone to the left of Fugaku stood a man with short hair and a traditional kimono that looked like a pale grey, but as he got closer, he realized the kimono fabric was that of a pale green, making it very clear that this man came directly from the Haruno Clan. The man appeared to be the age of his father, but his eyes seemed kinder; an unknown kindness Sasuke wasn't used to seeing on his own fathers face. The presence of a Haruno in the den of an Uchiha wasn't common, it was a rare treat to have an enemy come to the threshold of the Uchiha Clan's home. For some reason, that still laid unknown to Sasuke, this Haruno stood before the Uchihas. "Sasuke, I am pleased that you have arrived with great haste to my call," Fugaku called to Sasuke from his throne, not looking at all "pleased". Sasuke didn't care what his father said to him unless it was an order that he needed to take care of, "Father. Mother", Sasuke said, bowing his head to his respected parents, "I beseech thee to tell me why I was called to the throne room." "As polite as ever my son," Mikoto said with a tender, motherly smile placed warmly on her face. To Sasuke, it was a sign that there were still genuine people in the world. Mikoto is the beauty of all that is The Uchiha Clan; she held grace, brains, and confidence that even Fugaku couldn't match at times. "Uchiha Sasuke, it is an honor to meet the victor of many many battles," the Haruno said, trying to get in Sasuke's good graces for some odd reason, "I have just finished going over the details of the newest treaty with your parents." "How might this concern me in anyway?" Sasuke questioned, annoyed that he was called down to the throne room to hear of this latest treaty. "If it has something to do with my battles than instruct me to the next enemy, but if it's anything else, I don't honestly-," Sasuke spoke out, but only to find that his father wanted him to hear the details of the treaty whether he liked it or not. "The treaty proposes that the Heiress of the Haruno Clan shall be wed to the Uchiha Clan," Fugaku explained to a very unemotional looking Sasuke. The word wed, lingered in Sasuke's mind; knowing full well what this meant. He would have to marry the daughter of the Haruno Clan leader. Sasuke hated when anyone, be it clan leader or servant, ordered him around. No one had the right to choose his path for him. The mere thought of having to marry the Haruno Heiress stung in Sasuke's side like a knife, slowly cutting into him, leading to more hatred towards his father. "Hpm, I am to be condemned to a life with a girl I don't even know," Sasuke said smirking at his father and mother and then to the Haruno, "what is the Heiress' name anyway, you at least have a sketch of her face I pray?" "Haruno Sakura, she is eighteen years of age," the Haruno said walking towards Sasuke with ease and holding out a small sketch of the Heiress that would be joining Sasuke and his clan. This Sakura did not look eighteen, instead looked to be a sweet fifteen year old child at best. Her hair was long, with pink locks of hair that parted on either side of her heart shaped face. Her eyes, a bright green emerald shade that looked unnatural along with her pink hair. Her lips were smooth and looked like they had never been kissed before, a speculation which made something stir in Sasuke for a moment. Before any emotions could linger on the Heir's face, Sasuke quickly turned to look at his parents, asking just one question. "When is the wedding?"
Uzumaki Naruto stared, brooding at his mother and father who stood before him. Unlike the Uchiha Clan's leader, Namikaze-Uzumaki Minato raised his only son by showing him that a strong ruler needed to understand that a Leader doesn't fight for himself but for all. Uzumaki Kushina was another story, she taught her son how to delude others into getting what he needed and how not to get caught in doing so. Naruto proved to be smart with a sword rather than his words and won countless battles between the Hyūgas, Uchihas and Harunos. But that all meant nothing according to the glare of one the Hyūga Clan's messengers, who was there to tell the blonde haired, blue eyed Heir that within a few short days he would be married to Hyūga Hinata. The foolish successor looked upon the sketch, only to briefly glance at his soon-to-be-bride. It was apparently this woman who appeared on the sketch that would bear him his Heir to the clan. Naruto wasn't like his father who cared deeply for women (like his only wife), the battle sense thrilled Naruto more. Woman were always a nuisance to the battle-thirsty man. Don't misinterpret this, there were many very pretty woman that Naruto had noticed, but all were the same; none sparked anything inside Naruto...ever. Many of Naruto's comrades called him a halfwit when he showed no signs of interest in the opposite sex, or the same sex for that matter. Naruto didn't feel anything for any woman that came his way. However, with the sketch of Hinata held tightly in the grasp of Naruto's hand, he felt like this woman, this Hyūga Hinata, was somehow different than the rest. Her long bluette hair grew down to her mid back, her pale lavender eyes shone just like any other Hyūga's. In those eyes, there was indeed something that Hinata held that Naruto couldn't quite place. Kushina looked to her son. She wanted her son to marry a girl who he loved, and hated having to force this marriage on him, "Naruto-Kun, isn't she pretty?" Kushina tried to ask her son, worried of what he might say. "She's a pretty one alright," Naruto commented back to the Hyūga messenger instead of his mother who asked the question. "Hinata-Hime is quite near the exact image of beauty Naruto-Sama," the messenger retorted to Naruto. "All the more reason to meet her than," Naruto said, turning on his heels and heading to the door of the throne room. "Oi Naruto-Kun, where are you heading now, we still have things to discuss," Kushina hollered at her impatient son. Naruto only slightly glanced back at his mother to say, "I only need to inform my troops that I will be taking some time off from the battlefield to attend to my wedding." Than he was gone with a smug look on his face, the look of a man who was rather eager to have a woman at his disposal. Naruto still had his pride as a man and knew damn well that he could be a horrible person to women at any given time. He knew many things that he kept from his affectionate and stronghearted mother. For instance, he knew how to satisfy a women in his bedchambers, and Hyūga Hinata would get to savor this, and know what it meant to be the wife of a bloodthirsty warrior. Said warrior made his way over to two of his most trusted men, whom could keep the troops in toe while Naruto was off getting married, Nara Shikamaru, the strategist of the Uzumaki army followed by Sabaku No Gaara, the head of the spy team for the Uzumaki's intelligence unit. These two were by far the only guys Naruto could think of to have mild control over the army while Naruto was away. "Well the Golden Boy returns," Shikamaru called when he first spotted Naruto strolling over, "so tell us Naruto-Baka what did Minato-Sama and Kushina-Sama want with you?" "Oh, just wanted to let me know of a few Inter-Clan affairs," Naruto said running his index finger over the Hyūga territory, "they only wished to inform me of my arranged marriage." Gaara looked completely uninterested in his leaders private matters but not Shikamaru, "w-what you're getting married to who?" Naruto moved to index finger right over the Hyūga Clan's castle on the map that Shikamaru lost interests in, "Hyūga Hinata, quite the beauty, she's got a real nice figure and she's hefty in all the right places." Gaara still didn't care in the slightest, "Naruto-Sama please let us get back to the mission a hand," Gaara sighed, not caring at all for the dumbfounded look on Shikamaru's face, nor for the lustful shine in Naruto's eyes that only Shikamaru and Gaara have ever seen. "Oh yes, of course, Gaara, since I am to be married off I leave most of the war matters in your hands, and anything else you could think of, my father will also look after the war efforts, so no need to worry," Naruto said, striding away from the table and back to the throne room. "Congrats Naruto!" Shikamaru called, almost teasing like. Walking away from his friends, Naruto contemplated about his looks, though he never looked in the mirror and thought, "damn I'm too dashing it hurts", after all, many maids and ladies would stare at Naruto when he passed, looking him over and mesmerizing themselves with Naruto's golden armor, blonde spiky hair, and clear sky blue eyes. If they ever saw Naruto without armor, they'd find a very tan, very muscular chest, along with an eight pack stretching down his abs. Naruto moved his feet sluggishly back over to the throne room; he kept thinking why, of all treaties, why is this treaty, this arranged marriage, the best bet for his clan. On the top of his head Naruto could think of other treaties, such as those involving trading or even simply combining their armies to fight against a common enemy. Finally returning back to his parents and the Hyuuga messenger, Naruto could hear them speak of the wedding. Everything was moving too slow, things like wedding and social gatherings were never Naruto's best interest, mainly because he knew little about behavior when there were many nobles in the room. Yet another reason why Naruto kept to the battle field and fought alongside his men. "Naruto-Sama, I just mentioned to your parents that with everything in order for your marriage, you'll only be able to meet your bride-to-be on the actual wedding date." He informed with Hyūga messenger didn't look as though he liked the fact that his clan Heiress would have to marry an Uzumaki. Naruto walked towards them with not a hint of annoyance in his steps, "aw, how unfortunate. I was hoping to at least speak with Hinata-Hime before we were married," Naruto teased. "Either way she seems like a sweet girl Naruto-Kun, so no more jokes understand," Kushina glared at Naruto, telling her warrior son that he would have to learn to either love this girl or just be able to produce an heir to the Uzumaki clan. "I am honestly excited about this treaty Mother, don't fret," Naruto told his mother smiling. Naruto didn't honestly care whether this was a treaty or not; Hyuuga Hinata truly was a beauty and she would soon belong to only Naruto. The thought swirled through Naruto's mind at seeing the little princess in his bedchambers, on his bed and willing. The young Heir truly believed he could get what he wanted, his mother's lessons had assured him of that.
Young Hyūga Hinata stared out the window of her bedchambers, blushing uncontrollably at the sketch that the Uzumaki Clan messenger delivered to her family earlier that man in the sketch had blonde spiky hair, blue eyes and a handsome grin. Hinata never would have dreamed that one day she'd marry the Uzumaki Clan Heir, or that she'd have to leave her home and move far away from her family. The fact that Hinata would marry into the Uzumaki Clan meant that she would no longer hold the title of the Hyūga Heiress, and that her younger sister Hanabi would inherit the clan when her parents settled. Hinata didn't like the idea of having to marry out of her Clan's land or having to produce an heir to the Uzumaki Clan which meant that she would have to be with the Uzumaki Heir...everywhere...even in bed with him. Hinata's face flushed a crimson red at the thought of sleeping with the Uzumaki Clan successor until she was pregnant with his child. So was this the life of a woman who married a man her parents chose for her? The Heir wasn't ugly, in fact Hinata found herself quite lucky to be betrothed to such a handsome man; Uzumaki Naruto didn't look like any other Hyūga (not with the Hyūga Clan pearl eyes that is) but looked like a kind man who would treat Hinata gently. That is when they would spend their wedding night together and be in the same bed to consummate the marriage. Again Hinata's face became as red as red wine, the poor shy, innocent girl didn't have a clue what to do or think. Especially when she started to think about what Naruto would be like when they met, and what he would like in bed. Hyūga Hanaka told her daughter not to worry and that all would be well as long as the treaty stayed intact Hinata would become the wife of the Uzumaki Clan inheritor and would live a rich life. Hyūga Hiashi, Hinata's father told her to make sure that she produced a male heir, and not to make the Uzumaki Clan Heir find any reason to hate her or their clan. All these things her parents told her only made thing worse for sweet Hinata. The Uzumaki Clan messenger informed her that Uzumaki Naruto would turn twenty two in a few weeks; Hinata contemplated that she was only eighteen years old. She blushed again at the thought of an older husband, who knew so many more things than Hinata When the door to her own room opened, HInata turned around quickly and tried to cover her blushing face with a fan. The only person who appeared in the doorway was little Hanabi. Hyūga Hanabi would now be the future heir to the Hyūga Clan, making Hinata resentful and jealous of her little sister, but when Hanabi walked through her door with bloodshot eyes all of Hinata's envy was washed away like snow after the first rain of spring. Hinata offered her hand to her little sister, gesturing for her to come over and sit and have some tea. "Onee-sama, I'm worried, where are you going?" Hanabi asked in a squeaky voice similar to that of her elder sister. Hanabi must have read what was going now, that Hinata would be married off to the Uzumaki Clan Heir, consequently making her the new clan inheritor. "Oh my dear Imouto," Hinata said stroking Hanabi's hair as she sat beside her, "I'm only getting married, it's every girls dream...to be married to a handsome man." "Do you even know this man?" Her little sister refused to let the situation subside. Hanabi didn't like the idea of losing her older sister to the Uzumaki Clan. "I mean...if you don't know him then why do you have to marry him? "Because it is my duty as eldest daughter of the Hyūga Clan to make peace with the Uzumakis." "But do you even love him?" "I'm know I can grow to love their son." "Please Onee-sama, please say no to this request!" "I have no say so in this proposal, only our parents can say if the arrange marriage is to proceed." "Then there is no love in the marriage!" "Imouto there is love...for our clan's men and our parents and my pouting Imouto right here." "But not for the Heir of the Uzumaki Clan?" "His name is Uzumaki Naruto, try to remember that, I'll be joining his family soon." "Please be happy Onee-sama! I'll miss you so much!" Hanabi started to cry, small tears that would only drop for a few moments. She didn't like crying; the young girl strived for complete composer. Hinata, on the other hand, showed her emotions more than her little sister, but both understood that a Hyūga needed to be strong, not caring for those who understood their place, like Hyuuga Neji, who lived only to protect Hyuuga Hinata like Neji's father once lived to protect his older twin brother Hyuuga Hiashi before he died, taking a death blow for his twin. It was sad but necessary. Hinata patted her little sister's head and pulled her towards her much developed chest, Hanabi, no matter what others said, loved her elder sister with all her heart, and having to watch as Hinata married a stranger she didn't know, who belonged to a rival clan, only brought Hanabi pain. All Hinata could think about was that they could no longer have tea together and talk about simple things. She knew that this would work out for her father Hyuuga Hiashi. Hiashi didn't feel like Hinata could carry out leading the clan with her kind heart, and this new treaty that united the Uzumaki Clan and the Hyuuga Clan would balance their lands, making Hanabi the Heiress and Hinata the wife of the Uzumaki Clan Heir. Nothing else mattered to Hiashi but power, not caring what his own daughter thought or felt. Hinata would now had to prepare to leave her home and move to the Uzumaki castle, living there with only Hyūga Neji as her connection to home. She would stay there for the rest of her life, with only her husband to lean on for support in an unfamiliar land with no friends or servants Hinata could trust. Neji, she could trust him, but their relationship was different, Neji looked out for Hinata like an annoyed older brother even though he was her cousin. With Neji going along, Hanabi felt more relax to know that her elder sister would be safe no matter what would happen. Neji would always protect her, even though Hinata would be married and that responsibility would belong to Uzumaki Naruto. Hanabi didn't trust him enough yet. "Hanabi if you keep worrying you'll only create stress marks on your head," Hinata said soothingly as she sipped some of her own tea. "I'd rather my husband was someone I knew for a long time and loved with all my heart," Hanabi sulked, sipping her tea. "I don't see why I can't grow to love my fiancé," Hinata responded curtly, trying to pretend to be annoyed with Hanabi. Hinata and Hanabi continued like that, just the two of them for the last time, sipping tea and doubting what their father said and did. Hinata would miss her tea time with her little sister and would have to make sure that she could hopefully visit her sister again one day. When Hinata married, she wouldn't be a Hyūga anymore but an Uzumaki, so going to visit home was out of the question, but having Hanabi visit her was alright. They would just have to be a little patient to meet again.
The very annoyed Haruno Sakura would not hear of her engagement to the Clan that her family was at war with. Sakura, even with her pink hair, emerald green eyes, petite doll like figure and undeveloped chest, was not someone people liked to enrage. Many maids quit after the first hour or so when having to look after Sakura; only one maid had even lasted three years. Sakura wasn't like her sweet and calming mother, or her causal father who led the war efforts, but instead held a fiery attitude, and didn't hold her tongue back when she was supposed to. She's known for appearing sweet and innocent the first time you meet her, and then her true nature would come out then something expensive would be broken. Sakura hated the thought of marrying anyone and wanted to stay a maiden for life as she ruled her clan, leading them into battle. Though the only downpour was that women were not allowed into battle and Sakura was already engaged to the Uchiha Clan Heir, Sasuke or something of the sort. The Haruno only daughter would not stand being forced to marry some stranger much less anyone that her parents wanted her to marry. Sakura had too much pride to submit to anyone, especially the Uchiha Clan. The young Haruno Heiress built herself up to be strong, but her body, being as feminine as it is, was born to be dainty. Sakura's mother Mebuki watched her daughter as she grew and knew exactly that the arranged marriage would only cause her daughter displeasure, but felt that it would be good for Sakura to marry and learn that no matter what, life is a wretched bitch; however there are people who thrive to help, and that Sakura should try to be a person who cares and loves others. Enemy or not. With the wedding three weeks away, Kizashi made plans to have Sakura arrive at the Uchiha Clan lands five days before the wedding date. There Sakura would get to know her soon-to-be mother-in-law. At the very least Sakura should try to get along with the Heir's mother. A woman as powerful as Uchiha Mikoto is someone Haruno Sakura had to suckup to make sure that Mikoto would be on Sakura's side if anything life threatening were to happen. Sakura tried to push the thought of the Uchiha's trying to trick her family to make them any less weak in the battle field since she would be marrying the Sasuke of the Uchiha Clan. Sakura pondered what her first night would be like as a married woman, but quickly pushed it to the back of her mind as she almost pictured a seductive Uchiha Sasuke reaching out to her from his, their bed. The idea of marrying any man for her clan made Sakura's heart shrink, it was her duty to her family and her clan to go along with the treaty. Sakura could only wish that her new husband wasn't a complete brute and held some sort of kindness. Sakura could only hope and ask Yamanaka Ino to accompany her when she moved to her new home. Yamanaka Ino the only had stayed with Sakura ever since they were six and was not only her best friend but also very trustworthy in looking after Sakura's wellbeing. Mebuki and Kizashi knew that leaving her in Ino's hands would be the right thing to do. Ino wasn't as thrilled as Sakura's parents were about the marriage, Ino saw how much Sakura actually hated the idea of marrying a stranger that Ino had not approved as a good match for Ino's precious Sakura-Chan. Ino, the only other person besides Sakura, was to make a new life at the Uchiha Palace. Sakura didn't want to force Ino to leave her home and family, but if Ino didn't stay with her the young Heiress wouldn't know what to do or how to live. Yamanaka Ino was overjoyed to hear that Sakura wanted Ino to tag along with her on her journey into motherhood and out of maidenhood. Ino always teased Sakura about what would happen to her when she finally got married but Ino always pictured it differently than marrying your clan's mortal enemy. No matter what, Ino was there for Sakura. Just like sisters the two went everywhere together. Ino herself secretly hoped to find a handsome gentlemen while they lived in the Uchiha Land but didn't really think much on it. To break Sakura out of her depressing mood, while Sakura stared out her bedroom window, Ino made the comment that would destroy Sakura in just nine simple words, "I wonder how Uchiha Sasuke is like in bed?" Sakura was immediately slapped out of her thinking and almost fell of her chair to stare dumbfounded at Ino, "Ino w-what did you say?" "You heard me Princess," Ino said, pouring some tea for Sakura, "I said I was just thinking, how your future husband likes it in the bedchambers." "Ino that is something I wish to not think about," Sakura replied, stretching her hand out for the freshly poured tea. Ino didn't hand other the tea yet, "it's just something you should think about to...oh I don't know...make sure your body is prepared for Uchiha Sasuke." Sakura's face flushed bright like a tomato from Ino's mature words, "that is just something I'll deal with when the time comes." "Oh please trust me, it's better to think of these things beforehand Princess," Ino said handing the cooled tea to Sakura. "Um well, Ino, you see, I think that I'll be prepared when I'm in his- our bedchambers," Sakura said with her face blushing greatly. "You do know what they call the Uchiha Heir on the battlefield, right?" Ino asked confused yet hopefull. "What do I care what they call him when he's killing our clans men?" Sakura retorted, sipping ever so slightly on her tea. "The Red Eyed Knight," Ino said, very seriously, looking the Haruno Heiress in the eyes and making sure that her point got across that Sakura might be marrying the most strongest man on the battle field. "So what?" Sakura said not caring for the fear that many felt towards The Red Eyed Knight, Sakura only knew that she'd have to marry the asshole. "If he's that scary than why would my parents agree to the marriage?" "Princess, it's not about who is scary or who isn't it's about knowing what to expect before you meet him," Ino sighed, rubbing her temple after hearing the foolish words of the young Heiress. "Ino is my life in danger?" "No! But-" "Then I have nothing to fear but fear itself." With that Sakura dropped the subject at hand and continued to think about how she would make a proper life for herself and Ino in the Uchiha's land. Only the soft tapping of footsteps from the servants at work could be heard now. Ino didn't know what else to say only to wish her mistress wouldn't die before her time.