Aria laid peacefully on the bed. Her chest slowly rising and falling. She had woken up again with no husband next to her. She frowned missing his comfort next to her. She slowly got out of the bed; peeling the sheets off her sweaty body. Her arm wrapped around her wound.
Its been a week now since that Senju slashed her side unconventionally. She felt a little sick and weary. But her vertiginous mind didn't stop her from moving.
She left the room once she prepared herself for the day. She had wrapped bandages over her stomach. She was greeted by Izuna at the doorway. "Ah my Aria-nii! Madara had some business to attend to this morning." Izuna hugged her gently not trying to hurt herself more. "With what?" Aria asked, having one of her hands brush her hair back in distress.
"The elders are pushing us about the war. But he is making a deal with the Hagoromo clan. I don't know what, I didn't attend this morning." Izuna responded back still not meeting her gaze. Aria held her head low once again.
"I must thank you again... for saving me. If it weren't for you, I would have been the one injured or dead." Izuna placed a warm hand on her head and ruffled her hair playfully.
"Be careful, I must run some errands this evening. Looks like you woken up late." With that, Izuna left. Aria scoffed at his words. She had woken up late? More like a painful evening.
She walked to the kitchen not eating anything big other than a slice of bread to start off with her day. Aria left the house to see Tsuki nearly running into her. Aria was puzzled at first but stared at the woman.
"Evening... Tsuki-san." Aria softly giggled seeing the woman had almost tripped on her. "It's surely nice to see you! My brother is leading his own division to go after the Akimira clan. It has been awhile. But it looks like they found their base." Tsuki laughed carelessly seeing Aria widen her eyes in shock.
"Madara is more strict as to where I go now." Aria scratched the back of her neck. Tsuki laughed merely. Leaving Aria in an awkward stand by.
"I hope Shiro and his team kills them..." Aria had thought about how she was injured by one of them. "So do I! Anyways I must report back to Madara-sama about my recent mission." Tsuki chuckled before leaving in a hurry. Aria smiled, perhaps she would greet Shiro before he departs. Walking towards the main entrance, about twenty or so men were there. Shiro was shuffling around with a few scrolls.
"Shiro!" Aria called to get his attention. He smiled seeing her approach him. "Ah so you've come to see me off?" He smirked as she nodded contently. She was a joyful woman in his presence.
"I'm surprised my husband isn't going with." Aria stated as she chuckled lightly in her hand. Shiro had shaken his head. "He's busy with other things so he ordered me to assemble a unit." Shiro patted her head softly making her pout.
"I see... I wish you the best!" She held out her hands but instead he hugged her and laughed. "Of course!" He ruffled her ebony hair recklessly.
"Alright let's set out!" Shiro called out to the men who cheered; setting up their weapons in excitement.
Aria waved to them before wondering where she would go. Then her mind clicked. "Damn! I need to check in with the head medic!" She rushed back but still feeling the pain shoot through her.
As she reached the infirmary feeling a little fatigue. She ruffled with her clothing and saw Kamiko shuffling papers around. "I... um, Kamiko!" Aria waved awkwardly in the doorway. The woman gasped and ran to her side. "You should still be resting!" She ushered the woman to sit on the chair.
She lifted her shirt to see that the wound was still bright red. But slowly started the healing process. "We need more Yuzuuki flowers to make more healing herbs... there is a terrain patch close by the river. I will send-"
"I can go! Possibly with Izuna," she stood as the medic shook her head. "I don't need you to get hurt again. Please-"
"Trust me, I'll be fine." She tried to assure her. But Kamiko wasn't looking too satisfied with her words. She carefully clicked her tongue before using her finger to trace down her cheek. "Fine.. but be careful. Our enemies aren't just the Senju." She walked passed her to sit behind her desk.
"I'll convince Izuna." Aria crossed her arms over her chest. She saw that Kamiko grabbed a small scroll and handed it to Aria to take. "What's this?" She questioned taking a peek inside.
"Everything about the Yuzuuki flower and what it looks like." She explained briefly as Aria nodded before exited the room.
"Now I have to find Izuna..." she grunted just when she started to walk faster back to her place. She noticed how he wasn't around the empty premises. "Aria?" A cold familiar voice reached her ears.
"Ah Madara!" She hugged him passionately. He noticed that she was acting strange in the kitchen. She still held onto the scroll in her hand. Her husband pulled away to stare down at her. Raising a brow of suspicion.
"You seen your brother?" She smiled faintly seeing that his eye twitch. "No, why?" He questioned but refrained himself. The two were frantically staring at one and another seeing who would break first. Aria just did.
"I wanted to help with the infirmary's supplies by gathering the Yuzuuki flower petals to use the oil in them for medical use. Seeing that you would be busy-"
"You aren't going anywhere with your atrocious wound of yours." He inquired while taking the scroll out of her hand. She scowled trying to retake the scroll back.
"You can't tell me what to do! I'll be careful and besides Izuna will be there! Please! Hun~" she tried to seduce him instead by touching his arm. Madara saw through it immediately and pulled away.
He seethed his anger completely. "I'll come with to keep an eye on you then."
"What about your clan!?" She gasped before seeing how he was smirking delightfully. "That's why there is a second in command." He rolled his black marvellous orbs.
"Ugh... fine," she wrapped her arms around his neck as he pushed her up against the counter. Her legs wrapped around his waist. Aria was giggling at his movements.
His lips crashed down on hers like a tidal wave. The kiss was passionate and smooth. Aria gasped for air as she tried to pull away. Madara grunted lowly before releasing his wife in the position.
"Would you guys not do this here. Especially in the kitchen." Izuna walked in disgustingly staring at them. His nostrils flared in distaste. Aria held a hand to her mouth and apologized.
"I need you to watch the clan for now. My wife and I will be away for a bit." Madara had pulled away from the woman who still sat on the counter.
"Whatever you say..." Izuna muttered before shaking his head with anticipation. He was thinking if he should be thankful his father didn't want him to marry. Then he would be looking after a woman as well.
As Madara and Aria left towards the front gates. Madara gripped her forearm tenaciously. "Stay close this time." He whispered in her ear causing shivers to move down her spine.
"Always..."
So basically I written the whole story, all I am doing is uploading the chapters now. I won't say if the ending is happy or sad. But I can guarantee you that some of you all won't like it at all.
Thanks for reading still!