Chapter 2: Promises

So here you have chapter two in this epic saga of Madara's story. In this chapter Madara is now five years old and in this world old enough to begin his path to becoming a worthy shinobi of the clan. Now, he is waiting for his youngest sibling from his mother to be born as he watches over his younger siblings. This chapter we get to see the promise that will define Madara life and push him on the path we see him on in the end. It is up to you to decide if this promise does or harm to him.

I hope you enjoy this chapter, tell me what you think in your reviews. If you have any questions just put them in your reviews and I will answer them at the end of chapters in my author notes whenever I post the next chapter or I will go back and add to that chapter. I haven't decided which way yet.

Ps: I don't own Naruto or its characters, I wish I did though.


Sitting underneath the blanket of stars that covered the night sky as he watched over his younger brother Kenji and Takaya who were both twins that resembled Tajima like small clone versions of him. They had the sharp and cold features of Tajima but their mother's mischievous and cunning nature reflected in their obsidian eyes. The two wild and mischievous brothers were tossing snow at each other like the immature four years old that they were.

His eyes then darted over to his other two brothers Kazuki and Sanji who were a year younger than Kenji and Takaya. Those two resembled his mother's more soft and feminine features along with her pair of blazing amber eyes. However, they had inherited Tajima's more quiet and serious nature. They stood over a flower that had started to blossom out of the ground now that it was becoming spring in the land of fire.

He could hear his mother's screams as he waited for this youngest sibling to be born it had been almost three years since a baby had been born from his mother. He looked forward to this youngest sibling of his and wondered if it would be a boy or girl. Either way he would protect this youngest sibling of his viciously.

All around the camp that was called the southern sector sat various men and woman around fires as they waited for a new child to come into this world. His siblings were now playing with clan children of various ages, laughing in joy as they threw snow at each back and forth like a game of dodging.

Moeka, Shinya and Rina three of his friends in the camp came to sit next to him. Shinya asked, " Are you excited for your new sibling, Madara" excitement bursting from his voice. Moeka the quieter of the four rolled her eyes at the hyperactive boy before giving Madara her own version of a smile. Rina on the other hand gave him a wolfish grin that reflected her own nature so well.

Shinya was a boy that had long and spiky black hair that reached his shoulders, a round face that held passionate amber eyes. He wore the traditional deel of the clan in dark blue and white colors which was worn during the hot months. His nature was of a hyperactive boy with a short fuse but he already showed a great deal of talent in the art of strategy.

Moeka on the other hand was beautiful like a black rose but like most roses her thorns were indeed deadly. One day she would be known for her illusions containing black roses. As for her looks she had long, thick ash brown hair and an olive complexion that came from her mother. Her face was angular in shape and held a pair of silent ebony eyes that studied the world around with silent curiosity. She also wore the traditional deel used during the hot months which had been dyed black.

Rina who was Moeka younger twin sister looked like a wild and tomboyish rose whose thorns would be cleared away one day to reveal a sharp, deadly rose. One day she would be known for her mastery of every weapon this continent had to offered. Her looks were like Moeka accept her hair only reached the nape of her neck, and her eyes were the color of fire that showed off her passionate nature. She also wore the traditional deel used during the hot months which had been dyed silver.

He responded back " It should be interesting, I can't wait to see what this youngest sibling of mine will be like." His eyes drifted to the stars as he watched one shoot across the sky like a shooting star that fell down the horizon. Thinking to himself " It seems that this birth will be a good omen, if that's a shooting star."

Jolted out of his thoughts as he watched Rina whacked Shinya across the back of his viciously before they burst into a fist fight. Moeka shook her head as she muttered " Those two should learn to maintain their cool."

Smirking slightly at her as he said, " But then they wouldn't be themselves and things would get boring so fast." Moeka face wore a quiet smirk " This is true" her gaze moved up to the stars. He muttered to himself " The stars seem so interesting tonight."

" Yes, that shooting star must be a good omen, for one doesn't streak across the night sky for nothing after all." Moeka stated calmly as she walked over to the pair who were still fighting and pushed them apart.

Moeka said seriously " That's enough out of you two, tonight is a special night for our friend and your petty fighting shouldn't ruin that." Rina and Shinya both looked roughed up, carrying bruises on their faces from each other's fist.

It had been hours since the birth process had begun and he now could worry entering his heart when his thoughts drifted to his mother. His worry must have shown on his face or eyes for he felt Rina the most affection of the sister hugging against her as she said, " Everything will be alright, you'll see." She let go of him and gave him that wolfish grin to reassure him.

" Why don't you check on your mother" suggested Moeka while Shinya entered the conversation " We can watch over your brothers, eh!" He nodded to them as he turned away and said, " Thank you, I'll shall be back in a few minutes."

Pushing open the tent flap as he entered his home that felt so foreign seeing all these women running around for towels and bowels of water. At first, he unconfident at entering a world that was clearly a woman's domain before he gathered himself and marched forward into this foreign world. He followed the screams of pain that left a trail of sound as he came upon his parents' bedroom, silently he brushed past the clothe, careful not to make a sound as he did it.

Coming upon the sight of three different women besides his grandmother surrounding his mother who looked horrible now. Sweat covered her face and he could smell the stench of it along with blood in the air. He watched tears silently fall down her cheek as she struggled to fight.

The three women surround attempted to encourage her to fight on and that everything would be worth it when this child entered the world. Ever silent he walked closer as he saw his mother straining off the bed as she clutched at random woman's hand. Suddenly her eyes flew open as she saw her eldest son standing there, letting go of the woman's hand as she signaled him to go over to her.

Shuffling closer as he came to face his mother's face as he attempted to give her gentle smile that was an attempt to his fright from her. His mother said softly " My son do not be afraid." A woman muttered in the background " He has no business being here while a woman gives birth to her child" Another snapped back " I think it's sweet that a boy wants to come in and comfort his mother."

The first woman muttered " Of course you do, your head is always filled with such thoughts." The second woman snapped back " So what, not everyone wants to be a sour old lady like you are." Senyu threw them a fierce glare to silence their petty thoughts, while mother and son ignored this.

His mother gave his hand a tight squeeze " You must make me a promise, my sweet one." Considering his mother's pleading eyes as he awaited the promise that she clearly wished to give him as he said, " Whatever it is I shall make it happen, mother!"

She gave him a sad smile as she said " You must promise me that you will protect all your younger brothers! My sweet one, you are the strongest of children! It will be your job to protect them from anything that will harm them! Can you make that promise, do you understand it?!"

Tears appeared in his eye as they fell on his mother's cheek as she then said, " You'll keep your promise, won't you my son?!" Wiping his tears away as he placed hand on her cheek saying," I promise to always protect them." as he heard a scream in the background and smile graced his mother's lips. Now he stared into his mother's warm eyes that reflected her character so well as he felt her breath leave her.

"She shouldn't have placed such a burden like that on that boy's shoulder, making him promise such a foolish thing! What happens if he were to fail that promise, then what? I tell you what he'll live with regret in his heart for the rest of his life." The second one woman said, " Who are we to question a mother's last wish, I think its sweet that he would promise to protect his little brothers."

The first one muttered "Of course you do!" the second one fired back " What is that supposed to mean?!" The first one snapped barked back " You know what I mean!" Senyu threw them another fierce glare as the second one muttered" Grumpy old badger!"

Tears still falling out his eyes as he slipped out of the tent silently and wandered out of the camp into the forest beside it. Walking through the woods as tears clouded his eyes as he tried to sort through the promise he just made. Coming up to his favorite river and a place that would become like a second home to him in the many years to come.

Sitting on the ground as he stared into the river that reflected everything back. He reflected on his promise and the vow that he was about to make, the night sky would bear witness to two promises, one broken and the other fulfilled.

" I vow to become the strongest of shinobi to protect the ones I hold dear and to become a conquer to create a world where my siblings are safe!" he thought to himself. Despite not yet training as a shinobi he could still sense when something was wrong in the air. Perhaps this is because he grew surrounded by shinobi always or because he just the instincts to be a shinobi to begin with. Tensing up as he stated calmly " Who's there?"


So, there you have it the second chapter in this epic tale, I hope you enjoyed it. We get to see the promise that Madara has made to his mother. Like I said earlier it's up to you whether that is a good thing. Tell me what you thought of his friendship with Shinya, Moeka and Rina, if it was a good balance. After all these characters will play an important part in helping him conquer the Uchiha clan and end up in the shinobi history books. The next chapter promises to be very action packed and will have you on the edge of your seat waiting for an outcome. I hope you have enjoy this story and if you have any questions that need to be answered place them in your reviews, I will answer them in the author's note. Until next time!