I spent that night at the Uchiha compound, laying beside Itachi and comforting him. Oh, and thinking about what I was going to say to Sasuke in order to explain for what he saw. Oh, and also thinking about the fact that my own father, Madara Uchiha, might just kill me because I know that he s my father.
God, my life sucked right now.
Sister, Sasuke said as he entered Itachi s room.
Yeah? I asked, quietly getting up without letting go of Itachi s hand.
...Who is Madara? He asked.
Honestly, I really don t know.
Sasuke looked at me straight in the eyes. I ll protect you from him.
Actually... I quickly glanced at Itachi to make sure he was truly asleep, I m going to the Third Hokage right away to check on the blood test results. I hope Madara really isn t my father.
Can I come with?
I shook my head. No, I would like to be alone for a little bit...if you don t mind.
I understand.
Can you hold his hand while I leave? I asked with a smile on my face, I know it s awkward--
It s fine, Sasuke said, already grabbing onto Itachi s hand. It might be the only time I can be close to my brother.
I kissed Sasuke s forehead and left to find out my destiny.
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I was shivering by the time I reached the Third Hokage s office. I never noticed how cold it could be in the morning until now.
Reya! The Third Hokage greeted me, putting his arm around my shoulders. You should have brought a coat with you.
I d-didn t realize it would be this c-chilly.
The Third Hokage only laughed as he rubbed my arm. But honestly, the friction he was trying to create wasn t warming me up at all.
Did you get any results yet? I asked once we were inside. And yes, it was comfortably warm inside, thank you very much.
Yes, but...they weren t what we expected at all.
What do you mean? I asked.
The Third Hokage hesitated. It seems you have very...strong Uchiha blood running through your veins.
It proved everything. How did you know it was Uchiha blood? Whose blood did you compare mine to?
Once again, the Third Hokage hesitated. Another Uchiha.
More specific please...
He didn t say anything.
I finally decided it wasn t right to be forceful. Is it bad that I m Uchiha? I quietly asked.
Well...yes. It s a long story, but I think it s one you ll need to know.
I took a seat and gave my full attention to the Third Hokage.
It started before the beginning of the Leaf village. Over eighty years ago, ninjas were separated into many clans. The two who were most feared were the Uchiha clan and the Senju clan of the forest. Madara, who was obviously Uchiha, was exceptionally strong and gained a very powerful Sharingan.
I tried not the shudder. I knew there was more to gaining a higher level of Sharingan.
Madara soon became the leader of the Uchiha clan and fate brought him to fight Hashirama of the Senju clan, who would later become the First Hokage.
Senju and Uchiha were always enemies. If one side hired the Senju, then the other side would hire Uchiha.
Soon enough, Senju asked for a truce with Uchiha. They accepted. Both of the clans were exhausted from their battles.
This is when the Senju and Uchiha formed Konohagakure, or otherwise known as the Leaf village. Other clans followed their example, creating more villages. It was almost peaceful.
Almost? I asked.
They needed someone to be Hokage...to be their leader. Everyone in the Land of Fire wanted Hashirama to be their leader, which caused Madara to become very upset. He noticed that they were starting to underestimate the Uchiha clan s power.
So Madara left the village, but he came back for revenge.
I don t understand, I interrupted. How could one man -- even if it is Madara -- go up against a whole village?
With the power of his Sharingan, The Third Hokage answered, He could control the nine-tailed fox.
I started to feel faint. Was that the reaction I had towards the blonde boy on the swing? Control? I shook my head. The last thing I wanted to be was a dictator.
But he lost and was killed in the place called The Valley of the End. Everyone forgot about him, and they put the brother of Hashirama to be the Second Hokage for our safety.
The second Hokage gave the Uchihas the position of Konoha Military Police Force as a sign of trust so they wouldn t rebel. But really, it was so we could watch over their actions and distance them from Konoha.
Uchihas understood what was happening to them, and they noticed that they were just Senju s slaves.
Then, the Kyuubi attacked. Uchiha were the only ones to blame since they were the only ones who had the power to control the beast. Senju thought that the Uchihas were trying to rebel.
This is when the Uchihas were transferred to a separated part of Konoha, The Third Hokage shook his head. I honestly didn t think it was right. I knew there had to be good Uchihas.
I tried to give him a comforting smile, but somehow I couldn t move. My hands were shaking and tears were rapidly streaming out of my eyes.
The Third Hokage took my hands in his. You already suspected something like this, didn t you? He asked me.
Why is Itachi involved?
Because...the Uchihas are planning to take over the village at any moment.
I couldn t handle it. So what? They re going to waste a life that has so many opportunities? Itachi isn t like any other Uchiha--
--Exactly, The Third Hokage interrupted. Because he s a spy for both the Uchihas and Senjus.
You can t do this to him! I screamed.
It isn t me who s doing this...I wasn t the one who gave him the mission.
Mission? What mission? I asked.
He is suppose to kill the Uchiha clan tonight.
I automatically fell to my knees and covered my face with my hands. Who? Who gave him this mission? I asked.
I m afraid I can t tell you--
My hands fell from my face. Tell me!
...Danzo.
I didn t know who he was, but I knew one thing for sure. I had to--
The door opened, revealing Itachi. His face was full of pity as he saw my condition.
I m sorry, he whispered.