This is an idea I've had running around in my head for awhile. This chapter is short simply because I want to see if people like the idea and would want me to continue it. I may continue it regardless for my own enjoyment, but I would love for anyone to read this and review to tell me what you think or offer any critique or ideas that you may want to see. Thanks for reading!

Akane Uchiha (AH-Kah-neh)

Affiliation: Uchiha Clan

Current Ninja Rank: N/A

Date of Birth: August 25th

Age: 21

Zodiac Sign: Virgo

Height: 5'2"

Weight: 130 lbs

Autumn was coming in the Fire Country. The once green leaves of summer had begun to change into the rich reds and golds of Fall. The Uchiha Compound bustled with activity. Women were knelt over the small flowing creek, dipping garments in the water and rubbing them clean. Children giggled and scurried through the adults' legs. Men, soldiers, sparred with each other on the training grounds. It was incredibly peaceful, a peace that would not last long.

This era was soaked with blood; The Warring States period. Entire clans had been extinguished, as if they were a flame drenched with water. Lives were often short and brutish for weaker clans. However, the Uchiha clan was well off. They were notable and feared by many. No clan willing went up against the Uchiha, except for the Senju. The only other clan that was equal in strength to the Uchiha. Long had there been rivalry between those two clans.

Akane had been sitting on a stone bench near a pond, watching the koi come to the surface to gulp at the air, hoping for a bite of food. Her black hair cascaded down her back to her waist. The breeze lightly tossed it around. Her eyes drifted to the large wall that protected the compound. Never had she gone outside the compound's walls, but she had always dreamed of what laid beyond her home.

"Admiring the koi, sister?"

She glanced up, smiling as the man took a seat beside her, "Hello Izuna."

He leaned back on his hands, cracking his neck with a roll of his head. Izuna always made sure to check up on his younger sister. He did not want her to feel neglected, as Madara made her feel. It seemed to him that with this constant warring going on, Madara had simply forgotten that he even had a younger sister.

"How's that garden of yours coming?" He asked, raising a hand to block the sun from his eyes.

Akane laughed softly, "As if you truly care, Izuna."

He raised an eyebrow, grinning stupidly at her waiting for her to continue. She scoffed softly, "It's coming along well."

"Good to hear," He said, eyes moving swiftly to the training grounds.

Madara was standing before a group of men, clearly discussing battle tactics. Akane's eyes followed Izuna's, focusing on her eldest brother. She was twenty-one years old, Izuna was twenty-three, and Madara was twenty-six. Izuna felt his little sister shift, patting out the crinkles that had formed in her kimono as she stood up.

"Where are you going Akane?" He asked, standing beside her.

"Home, you reminded me I need to tend to my garden."

"Madara just busy, it's hard to keep a clan stable…" Izuna said suddenly, "He hasn't forgotten about you Akane."

Akane simply nodded, walking down one of the paved roads towards her home.

Her hands were covered in soft dirt as she patted down the earth around her plants. She heard the clatter of weapons and sat up, smacking her hands together to knock off the dirt. She hadn't realized it was so late already.

Madara stomped through the kitchen, his muscles sore from training and constant battles. The house was dark, and he suddenly wondered where his little sister was. Izuna came in shortly after him, plopping his weapons next to the door.

"She's probably in her garden," he said nonchalantly.

Sure enough when Madara slid open the door to their back porch, Akane was knelt in front of a patch of earth. She glanced back when she heard the door open, smiling brightly at her older brother.

"Hello Mada-"

"Get dinner ready," He said before closing the door behind him.

It was late, possibly midnight. Akane sat silently in her bedroom, sleep had been evading her. Her charcoal eyes gazed out of her window. The moonlight left a heavenly glow in her bedroom. She gently moved from her bed, the pads of her feet making a soft smacking sound as she walked to her window. She gazed out into the night, wondering what it would be like to leave these restricting walls. She felt trapped, like a caged bird, and she wanted to take to the skies. She had planned to venture beyond the Uchiha Compound, and had been planning on how she would for weeks on end. She slipped on a dark blue robe before silently opening her window. She would be back before Izuna or Madara even woke up. She stepped carefully out of her window, nearly losing her footing. With a soft thud her feet touched the ground. She glanced around nervously, suddenly unsure if she would even be able to get out. Her destination was a small hole that had been blown into one of the compound's walls. Troublesome children often used it to go out and explore. She was sure she was small enough that she would fit. And the Uchiha had not yet decided to mend it, claiming it was too small for a real enemy to get through. She walked carefully, making sure to stay out of sight of the sentries that wandered the empty streets. Suddenly, standing in front of the hole, a deep fear filled her. She didn't know what was out there. What if it was nothing like she had imagined? She shook the thought from her head, getting on her hands and knees and crawling through the small opening. Once on the other side she took off into a run.