The water chronicles
Winter night at Village Hidden by Mist, few hours after been born.
Usually, nights are hot at the Land of Water even during Winter season. A warm and soft breeze surrounds the whole village. Nonetheless, that December 27th, Uchiha manor was cold even with the subtle moon light coming through the huge windows of the house main room.
A very little and precious newborn was sleeping in her crib. She was guarded by two pairs of curious black eyes.
"She´s wrinkled. Looks like an old raisin"- tiny fingers nipped her round and pink cheek, some cute baby noises were heard from the strange human being.
"Don't touch her retarded" - the other boy took away his hand from her. "You will wake her up and it´s normal her appearance. She is a newborn." The younger one rolled his eyes, always acting as the eldest.
"Don't tell me what to do idiot!"- Both children exchanged hate looking stares and strangulated each other. They froze after hearing an adorable sound from the petite girl, hands still gripping their throats. When they were sure the baby wasn't awake they breathe out in relieved.
"Obito-kun…Shisui-kun…"
"Mama!" The children ran towards the woman resting on the King size bed just in front of the crib. Carefully, she sat between the pillows and ask them to snuggled next to her, each kid embracing one of her arms.
"Have you met your little sister?" They nodded in agreement. "Her name is Hinata, from now on you must protect her. You will become wonderful elder brothers…I'm sure of it"
"Of course we will! She won't never be in danger on Super big brother Obito´s watch!" He said adjusting his ridiculous and orange goggles, raising his thumb as a victory sign. Shisui tightened his grip with watering eyes, holding tears from falling.
"I heard what doctors said mama. Is true?" He whispered.
The long black-bluish haired and pearl eyes lady looked at them with tenderness. "Yes my love indeed. I'm so sorry." Obito just blinked in confusion.
"Listen carefully my sweet boys. Shisui, Obito: You are always going to be my precious children, no matter what they said. Not even if you weren't born from my womb. You know right? Both of you." She said with falling tears, watering like a light rain their tiny black heads. "I was blessed with two little gentlemen and a little lady. I want you to remember that being your mother has been the greatest privilege I ever had and if there´s anything I could do to be another single minute by your side…I definitely would. At the end, I was very happy thanks to you. Please, take care of Hinata for me."
"We love you, Mama" Shisui quietly grieved for the beloved woman who had taken care of him for as long he can remember. Obito loudly cried embracing his mother´s waist like there´s no tomorrow. For some reason she was starting to feel like a rag doll, red cheeks didn't decorate her face anymore but instead forever closed eyes and a beautiful smile.
Suddenly, chaos appeared in the silence room. The doors were abruptly opened, many people in the sight, screams, grief and sorrow. Obito holding with all his strength to the deedless woman. Shisui miserably trying to take him away from her. A loudly crying emerged from the crib.
Warm summer morning at the Village Hidden by Mist, twelve years old.
Nowadays, were blurry memories of that sad night, occurred 5 years ago. Twelve, almost thirteen years old Shisui Uchiha was at his room balcony watching ups and downs of the sea waves. Finally, he had accomplished his goal of being a shinobi and was ready to go to the Land of Fire to become a Chunin. At least he got his sensei recommendation, team genin included.
He was certainly nervous. Obito took three times to satisfactory fulfill and pass the exam after all. Well…everybody knows he is not the most brilliant clan member but still…he can't be considerate as a weak one.
Seventeen years old big brother of his was living in Village Hidden by Leaf, being actual member of the Famous Yellow Flash team. Also formed by the prominent Kakashi Uchiha, who was half Inuzuka. A whole prodigy.
"Oooooniii-chan!" His younger sister was waving her hands at him trying to say hi. Black-bluish short haired almost touching her shoulders, wearing a cute long white gown. The sun was shining into her delightful pearl eyes.
With a tender smile on his face, he jumped from the balcony landing in the garden. He walked to the beach reaching for her sister. She ran into him arms wide open giving a big hug. They stayed that way a little longer until he noticed she was trembling.
"Hina. Whats wrong?" Watering eyes looked up at him. "Is it true what papa said to me? Are you leaving just like Obito-nii-chan?"
"Hina…just a few weeks. I will come home after the exam." He brushed her hair with caressing fingers to comfort her.
"Obito-nii-chan said same thing and he just came back for clothing and stuff. If you leave too… I will be completely alone." she buried her head in his chest.
"Chibi…it won't be that way..I promise. Besides, Papa still going to be here, you have never been alone."- Hinata was now pouting with big pink cheeks. She got mad whenever was called by that nickname.
"Papa is busy all the time, I rarely see him…and don't call me chibi" bigger cheeks decorated her flushed face.
"Don't worry, promise I'll be back before you notice. Likewise, you are soon to be an Academy student and be able to make many friends. Someday, you will apply for your chunin exam too."
Interlacing hands and smiling both children went back home. Uchiha Mansion was huge undeniably. At the looby there are two big wall paintings, the enormous Hyuga flame on the left. The big red and white Uchiha fan above pronounced blue waves, representing Land of Water, on the right.
Immense corridors and rooms, they finally arrived to the living room where his father was casually reading the newspaper. White and large furniture in the room, decorated by many kind of tropical vegetation.
"Otou-san!". The little girl jumped directly to his father´s lap wrapping his neck.
"Shisui have a sit"- He said holding Hinata very close.
He sat down in front of his father knowing exactly the words about to say, the well-known before chunin exam clan speech, blood heritage, ancestors….
"Uchiha clan has been…" Shisui rolled his eyes, internally of course. It wasn't lack of interest but after three times hearing same speech with Obito in the past, it was a little annoying.
Uchiha clan has millenary heritage. There are many legends about its origins. Since they were descending of mythology divinities, demons, gods and even so space creatures. Nobody knows for certain where the Sharingan really really came from but many centuries old records proved its existence. Additionally, they have many theories about descending from Hyuga´s Byakugan, friend/foe clan of their family.
Uchiha Madara, their father, was one of the founder´s grandchildren of the strongest Hidden shinobi Village: Konoha. After Political and existential disagreements, he decided to get away and created a new town in the Land of Water. Many Uchiha members followed him and that's how clan got divided between Land of Fire and Land of Water. During the next years, conflict and rivalry events occurred among them. Which escalated to Feudal Lords respectively.
Huge mess until Hyuga Hikari got in the scene, heiress and leader clan soon to be, got married with Madara. They sealed peace among Nations and clans. Currently have become strong allies. Hyugas by the way were just tolerance and kept some distance because it wasn't a win-win situation from its point of view. At the end they lost one member of the main branch.
Shisui doesn't have any memories from his biological mother. He lost her just like Hinata, few hours after been born in this world. Obito was only four and he was…Obito after all. His memories were blurry as well. One year later Madara married Hikari. For both boys, her sister´s mother will be forever something never won't be for her. Hikari looked after them with pure love and devotion. She will always be their beloved kaa-san, till the end of time.
Losing her was one of the most difficult situations he had been through. In fact, got Sharingan´s awakening that night.
"Despite his failures, Obito is in a well knowledge team and very close to the soon to be Hokage..at least is what I heard. You always had been more talented than him, I´m betting on you. They said Fugaku´s eldest son is very talented and clever maybe you should get close to him."
"You mean Uchiha Itachi?"- Madara nodded. "He became genin at early seven years old. He was forbidden to apply for chunin exam only because of his young age. He is going to be a great challenge for you my son. "
"Very well, I will do it if you ask me to father"
"Moreover, I want you to take Hinata with you" – Both children shared surprises gazes.
"Can I really go with Onii-chan?"- she yelled with excitement.
"That's right. I think is a good chance for you to get involved with the most powerful Village clan´s descendants. They are the future leaders and you will become Uchiha´s Water Country ambassador eventually. This generation is formed by the sons of Minato Namikaze, Nara, Akimichi, Inuzuka and Aburame clans. Also Yamanaka´s princess and nonetheless Fugaku´s youngest boy. In spite of that the infamous Hyuga genius. I believe he is one or two years senior.
"Are we staying with Obito-nii-chan forever?"
"You're not princess. Only during chunin exams but is your duty to make friends in that Land. Could you please help your Papa with this assignment?" She smiled up. Hinata was determined to fulfill her task, become everybody's friend mission unblocked.
In the other hand Shisui wasn't very pleased. He perfectly knew his father truth intentions. Never imagined he will use Hinata for political purposes that fast.
"Isn´t bad idea sending Hina? I'm not quite sure if I be able to protect her all the time. We are Allies but still I'm worried about Hinata´s safety. I don't want anybody trying to attack her..again."
The little girl now was trembling on his father lap. Two years ago, unknown men invaded Uchiha manor during the night and tried to kidnap her. Thank god her father was on time and stopped them. She often has nightmares with those deedless bodies spreading on the floor.
"Don't worry" He caressed Hinata´s head. "A very capable jounin will be assigned to protect her, so you can take your exam with no hesitation. In advance, Fugaku promised me a full security place inside Uchiha District for you, very close to Obito´s apartment. "
Hinata couldn't sleep that night due the emotion. The maid assisted her packing, she tried to take only necessary stuff but can help it. At the end she almost packed all her closet, kimonos, gowns, shorts, jeans, skirts, socks, scarf…everything she can thought as useful. Since forever her father had been very severe about her image.
Hot and quite summer night at Village Hidden by Mist, age of five.
When the suitcases were ready she went to bed. Couldn't sleep, after rolled over like a maniac she decided to look at the sky from her balcony. Stars seemed to fall from the sky, she inhaled pure air and listen to the beautiful sea waves sounds, it was music for her ears. She wondered about the sounds and emotions would feel when she stares to Village Hidden by Leaf night firmament. Loneliness had been her only friend in the enormous Uchiha Manor, besides the brothers of hers obviously. Will she find kind people out there? Will she finally make some real friends?
She was anxious, almost feeling her heart pulling out of her chest. Trying to be quiet she went downstairs to the tea salon. There was a huge painting of her family hanging on the bottom wall. Her father, Uchiha Madara wearing a dark blue kimono, long hair like a water fall covering his back. Next to him her beautiful mother wearing a white with red flowers kimono. Hikari was smiling, had a bun hair with a big fresh lily flower. In front of them were Obito wearing his ridiculous too much orange goggles and a generous smile, his hand on Shisui´s shoulder. Last one had discreet but sincere smile and crossed arms. Madara´s hand covering Hikari´s right hand above her plane belly. You were baking already inside mom´s belly at that time- Obito said once.
"Mama, tomorrow we are going to your natal city. Guide me and take care of me please. Help me to accomplish papa´s request." she prayed claping both hands together.
In that moment she felt mama smiling just for her, saying everything will be alright Hinata. Her heart was now filled with strength and hope.