Hello! here is chapter three of fire on the horizon, I've had some writers block for the past two days so I hope this chapter is pretty good!
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~Much love
~Shadowfate
He's burned down many a bridge
And he's scared of walking in the dark
It hurts when the rain falls on his skin
Bright sunlight peaks in through my apartment curtains causing me to put a hand over my eyes to shield out the bright unwelcomed light I turn over onto my back with a groan and stare at the ceiling I start to think about the things that have happened in the past couple of months, well 5 months to be exact
I haven't spoken to the uchiha clan leader for quite some time and for that I am grateful but every time I get close to that man he makes it a point to stare at me as if my presence was either a threat or a bother to him.. I roll my eyes at the thought and turn over onto my side looking out my sliding glass door My training has been progressing well, I've mastered water style jutsu, and have worked on my lightening jutsu, My favorite elemental jutsu would have to be ice, which surprisingly enough has come as second nature to me, It's like I was born with ice in my veins. I let out a laugh when I think back on a comment from madara regarding my fighting style..
~flash back~
"Very good nozomi" tobirama says
I glance back at the white haired man perched on a large stone and grumble a bit to myself "that still wasn't as good as it should be.."
I hear a laugh behind me and turn and see hashirama and madara walking up "you've been working yourself into the ground for the past month.." hashirama says "isn't it time for a break?"
"I swear the woman is as cold as ice.. " I hear a familiar voice muse I turn and face madara who gives me a smirk
"would you like to see just how cold I can be? Uchiha-san?" I say softly he frowns a bit and I hear a soft snicker behind me, which I can tell is coming from my sensei
"That is all for today Nozomi.. Get some rest we will continue training in a few days" tobirama says and hops down from his position on the rock
I sigh and stand up straight I stretch and turn to face all three men "I can't take a break.. I need to become strong so I can survive in this war torn world.. With no peace in sight I do not want to die by the blade of another man"
I see all three men flinch at my words I sigh again and walk away needing some space not only for their sake but for my own sanity..
~end flash back
I'm broken out of my thoughts by someone knocking on my door, I get up slowly and wrap a robe around my frame before answering the door, I see Hashirama and tobirama standing on my stoop. Both wear casual clothing I step back and allow them both in
"Hello Zomi-san!" hashirama says cheerfully as both he and his brother step inside my apartment
I smile and cross the room to the kitchen sink running some hot water into a porcelain tea pot I sit down at the table and motion for them to join me "Is there something either of you need?" I ask them My curiosity getting the best of me
"yes actually there is" hashirama says sitting down at the table across from his brother a concerned look on his usually cheerful and peaceful face
I bite my lip nervously "what is it?" I ask softly
"we have received Intel that another clan baring the name fukai has been spotted near our village, and also that two members A male and female bare strikingly similar looks to you have been spotted " hashirama says folding his hands
I shift uncomfortably in my seat "are you sure?" I say softly twisting a strand of mint colored hair around index finger.
he nods "indeed nozomi, I would like you, my brother and madara to check the clan out and see if you are indeed a member" hashirama says "remember this is a scouting mission.. Stay far enough away and gather Intel if you find that you are related to this clan then proceed with speaking to the head of the clan but if they become hostel in any way return at once.." He says standing he places a hand on my shoulder before turning around and walking back out the door, leaving me with his brother and my thoughts
I sit there for a moment and then place my head in my hands rubbing my temples "How is this even possible..My clan?" I say softly completely forgetting about the man sitting to my left I glance up and let out a small squeak when I see that vermillion gaze staring straight at me
"hmm?" I hear him say "is there something wrong?" something wasn't right.. She looked almost.. Fragile. Which was something he was not used to seeing from her.. Usually she was a fierce and wild woman, with a mouth to match that personality.. But at the same time she could be stern calculated and level headed.. In the past five months he had almost seen every side of her personality but this.. Was something he was not used to..
I shake my head not wanting to let him in on what was really going on inside my head at that current moment, I stand up and take two cups out of the cabinet and set them on the table I feel his eyes fallowing my every move.
I hear shuffling behind me and turn to face him I glance up at him and immediately look away from his intense gaze only to have my chin pulled back gently to face him "No matter what happens today family or not.. You are apart of this village and.." he says softly brushing his thumb across my bottom lip "this is your home.. Regardless of what happens.."
I close my eyes for a moment "I suppose your right.." I say softly
He meant every word that escaped his lips, this woman. in the short time he had known her had become something precious to him weather he wanted to admit it or not as she peeked up at him through those thick lashes he couldn't help but smile to himself, even though he had threatened to kill her she still had chose to trust him as her sensei. he shook his head strands of his white hair brushing against his forehead. she was a strange woman but then again he himself was a bit strange as well.
Later that day I meet my comrades at the village gates, But as soon as I reach the gate I se no one in sight.. Which is strange because I know I'm on time to leave..
I take a seat on a tree stump and wait
"AH! Nozomi " I hear I glance over and see three men walking my way I bite my lip nervously when I see madara.. I cant for the life of me figure out why this one man makes me feel so nervous.. Which in this case nervous was not an appropriate word for the current situation
Hashirama cocks his head to one side and raises an eye brow Looking from me to the elder uchiha "Have you two met?" he says with a puzzled look
I stand and finally force my legs to move, although they feel like jelly I come to stand in front of the three men.
"Let's get going" I hear madara say I shoot a glare over to the elder uchiha who in return gives me a sideways glance a ghost of a smirk forms on his lips which only makes my blood boil I turn my back to him and focus on speaking with both senju brothers
Madara studies the woman in front of him as she speaks to the senju brothers watching the way her eyes widened a fraction when she talked and the curve of her lips when she formed certain words intrigued him, sure she was attractive, but what pulled him to her the most was the vibrant and very powerful flow of chakra radiating under her skin, he furrows his eyebrows feeling a twinge of rage as he grounds his teeth together. All that power, wasted on a mere woman such as herself, A plan slowly started to form in his head and he smirked to himself, He wanted that power. wanted to manipulate it and her to his will, nothing would stand in his way. This woman and her power would be his.
He is suddenly jarred from his thoughts when hashirama lets out a bark of laughter.
I look over at madara who seemed like he was deep in thought he peers at me and gives me a wicked smile, I scowl at him and start walking to the gate
We're just about 3 miles away from konoha headed for a remote part of land where the fukai clan is said to reside, when I suddenly stop mid-run.
Tobirama quirks an eyebrow "Is there something wrong?" he says
"what if they aren't related to me?" I say shifting my gaze down towards the forest floor "like I told you if you are then that is wonderful news but either way you are part of our village" he says a smile betraying his usually stoic face.
"Your right.." I say "lets get going" as I take off with them both fallowing closely behind me
When we get close to the settlement I stop "this is far enough.." I say crouching down on a limb I peer through the tree limbs and see three small children playing in a field just outside of the settlement, I smile warmly.
We remain in the trees surveying the clan for more then 6 hours before we finally decide to make out way into the settlement
when we arrive in the settlement I can hear people gasping and pointing in my direction until we reach the middle of the settlement a tall muscular man confronts us fallowed by a tall woman with a rather curvaceous figure I see her amber colored eyes widen.
"State your business Senju.." he growls at tobirama and then glares at madara "uchiha"
When his gaze falls on me and he immediately looses the fire that once was burning brightly in his words "No.. It cant be.." he says softly
I tilt my head and look back to my companions confused "we believe this woman" Madara says pointing to me "is related to one of you here. Her Name is.." he starts but is cut off by the petite woman
"Nozomi Kazuno Fukai" she says tears running down her porcelain cheeks "My daughter.."
I stand there dumbfounded "y..Your daughter..?" I say with surprise she nods and crosses the space between us pulling me into a hug
When she finally releases me I stumble back and start to feel woozy before I know what's happening I drop to my knees and hit the ground, the last thing I remember is tobirama running up to me and people screaming and gasping and then the world promptly goes black.
