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I wonder how long has it been, since I've been drifting in and out of this never ending nightmare, floating in the eternal sea of red and black, where the monsters of my past, trying to rip me apart, eat my flesh and drink my blood over and over, neither can I die nor run. It is driving me insane.
Some... Someone please...
Please stop this...
I screamed and cried desperately but no one heard my calls for help. I was losing my sanity a little by little like the chunks of my flesh being torn apart mercilessly.
When I was at the brink of madness, I saw it a light my salvation or so I thought.
I reached for the light and I cracked open my eyes, out of displeasure because of all the psychological torture I've been through these past few days... Speaking of days...How long...

I started to feel bursts of nausea, I rolled to my side to throw up but nothing came out other than digestive juices...followed by a fit of cough...

Apparently I haven't been provided with food for an unhealthy duration of time. I gently moved my body to sit up, weak from the lack of nourishment. While moving I heard the rattling of the metal and noticed the new addition of metal cuffs and chains around my wrists and ankles.

I feel my stomach squeeze and churn uncomfortably, tried to channel my chakra towards my torso in order to sooth the uneasiness but nothing happened I tried again but the result was the same. Something is jamming my chakra circuits. It didn't take me long to figure out the purpose of the cuffs. So these aren't just for decoration after all. And here I thought I had better control over my temper.

Sigh...

Urgh... Why do I have to be so temperamental all the damned time...

Rubbing my forehead with my fingers in annoyance I recalled the events that from the first time I woke up here. I'm sure I'm still within the Uchiha grounds, just the residence has been changed. Back then it was a room with a window now it a prison.

Sakura thought back to what happened earlier.

I woke up in a dull room with a sole window for the ventilation, it wasn't furnished but was clean enough. Lucky 'tsukuyomi' that Madara casted on me simply put me in a dreamless slumber, thus no harmful effects. She strolled around the room but didn't find any sort of traps or 'jutsu'.
'Are they underestimating me or they have something on me to make sure that I won't run away. These people don't learn do they?'

In any case let's get out of here. She punched the wall with the window and it was completely crumbled down to pieces. Her plan was to make her escape through brute force. Unfortunately for her not only her room but the entire courtyard she was left in was heavily guarded.
Because of her misjudgment she was surrounded by an army of highly skilled Uchiha shinobi(s).
Soon she engaged into a fight with them and lost her temper and thanks to that she didn't realize she was running low on chakra from her previous fight with Hashirama.

Not long after a shinobi got a hold of her long hair pulling on it hard making her grit her teeth in agony.
'Not this again.'
She reached out and got a hold of a kunai on the shinobi's waist. And swung it in a circular motion to cut off her hair in his grip. But before the blade could even reach the strand of her beautiful hair, a large hand got a hold of her slender wrist and the shinobi pulling on her locks was pushed back. Her widen eyes met with the bleeding red. The only thing she could utter was.
"Madara..." before her never ending torment started.

That was a foolish move on my part. What was I thinking? Now I don't have access to my chakra anymore. I'm like a tiger without its fangs and claws…

My 'beating myself over my stupidity session' was interrupted by the sound of footsteps making their way towards her.
"Ah... esteemed guests, you are awake." She saw a middle aged man surrounded by an aura of authority. The man had a mocking smile on his face. She glared at him...
Ignoring the fierce glare he continued.
"I'm Tajima Uchiha leader of the Uchiha clan..."
Before he could finish Sakura interjected sarcastically...
"Is this how Uchiha clan treats their 'esteemed guests'? Binding them in shackles, throwing them into the prison, invading their privacy?"
She was perfectly aware of the fact that her mind had been probed by someone many times during the nightmare.
"Hahaha lady Sakura must be jesting, if you haven't made an attempt to escape we wouldn't be forced to do this."
"We never offended your clan nor do we have any connection with this war. What do you want from us?" She sneered.
His laughter echoed around the prison cells and he mocked again.
"Oh you live in the fire county while it is now embroiled in war. You and your sister with such high medical and fighting prowess, you say you are not involved. As long as one has power, he is a tool that must be used for achieving the victory."
Hearing this old fox I was so angry I wanted to rip his tongue out.
"Why do you think that I will help you?"
They already have a gist of it, that Madara was the only one who can control this little girl.
"A good question indeed, but I'm sure you'll change your mind sooner or later. After all you are a permanent guest of our clan." The man smirked at her at left after shooting a series of orders.
What a ruthless old man.

After spending a few days behind the bars, I was shifted to a different courtyard. It was isolated to the farther end of the main branch family residence. It was secluded from rest the rest of the Uchiha folks but was heavily guarded. No one was allowed to enter her courtyard other that the members of the main branch of the clan.
There was a small garden in front of the porch but no vegetation in sight other than the over grown weeds and small pond with the stale water.
For a very long time she had no visitors and she herself didn't initiate any moves on her end either.

She had been thinking for a long time and pondering on the advantages and disadvantages in staying with Uchiha and finally found a reason.

The stone tablet…

Sakura was the only thought on my mind, ignorant of my surroundings. Drowning myself in self-blame. Sitting I burrowed my head between my knees hands wrapped around my legs. I already lost the count of the days. Beating myself over the mistakes I have made.

Sakura didn't even want to get involved with this periods affairs. But if Uchiha got their hands on her she can be influenced with sharingan. No matter how resistant she is to genjutsu, she wont be able to win against Madara. I can't let Sakura be dragged into the muddy water any deeper. I had been shell shocked from the turn of events. I know Madara's cruelty knows no bounds. Recalling the events from the forth shinobi war, It was frightening. I was so worried for my only friend. I didn't know, what to do. I was like a lost soul and then he came to see me.

He told me about what transpired between him and Sakura. I felt indignation and a bitter smile formed on my lips. I know Sakura never doubted my abilities even once. Later I realized the hidden meaning behind Sakura's words.

She wanted us to walk our own paths and make a better future. She knew my deepest desire to save 'him'.

After that I wanted to figure out ways to escape but I was painfully aware of my situation, escape from Senju is impossible even thinking about is just a waste of time. Instead it's better to find ways to survive in this situation when Hyuga clan comes to claim me. They definitely won't let off easily.
My mind was not muddled anymore. I began taking notice of my surroundings. My accommodation was lavish. But I something was off about it, soon I found out the room was loaded with several chakra restraining seals, I wasn't allowed to step out of the room. I was given nutritious meals three times a day, lavatory was attached to room so it cut down my last reason to leave the room. Several maids were provided to me but I turn down the offer. I wasn't harmed in any way. Even though I was well fed, fully clothed, well sheltered but it was suffocating. I felt like a bird in a golden cage. What perplexed me the most was, not even a single person from Hyuga clan has come to interrogate me yet.
I was cut off from the outside world with no way for the news to come to me. I tried asking the maids and the guards but they weren't informed regarding the matter either and it's not like they will tell me even if they know. Hashirama did visit her a couple of times but after that he didn't appear.
But a certain day I finally got to know exactly what was going on. The maid who was in charge of my meals forgot to close the door and I snuck out. Walking down the corridor I heard some shouting. So I hid behind a pillar. I was nervous that someone must have discovered me missing from my allotted room and came searching for me. The worst part was not only my room but the entire residance was brimming with seals. As the argument got louder, it caught her attention again.

"Lord Hashirama please don't make things difficult for all of us."

"You know it very well that the girl belongs to Hyuga clan. So hand her over."

"I have told you before and will repeat myself again, I refuse. I have no intention of handing her over, I was the one to capture her, now she belongs to me."

The other party didn't want to back down either.

"Lord Hashirama do not be stubborn and force us to break our alliance. We will give you a few days to think about it."

It was as clear as water that she was the root the argument. So this was the reason why Lord first didn't come to visit. But I can't let this matter drag on I will have to take responsibility.

"Wait..." my voice echoed. I've made my decision.

"I'll come with you ..."

Their attention was focused on me now it made me uneasy but I stood my ground. No sound was made , met with the silence I continued.

"I don't ..." I didn't get the chance to continue as my arrogant clan member interpreted in disdain.

"A woman like you, who gave you the right to speak between men and of course you are coming with us."

"But lady Hinata..."

"Lord Hashirama this is the matter of our clan." The man interpreted him in curt manner.

The Senju heir was about to protest but then he caught Hinata shaking her head towards him signaling him to stop.
After the conversation I left with the man.
Lord first has been kind and considerate to me and has tried to protect me from my own kin. I cannot repay my debt by becoming the reason for the strained relationship between the two clans.
And I can't let Hyuga clan do as they please either.
And what did he say about women having no rights.

'NO RIGHTS YOUR MOTHER'

HAAH! if only these chakra binding seal were not around, I would pummeled this arrogant son of a... in the ground. I could feel the rage bubbling inside me and the dangerous aura circling around me.
Oops, it looks like Sakura is rubbing on me.
We left the Senju compound as I cooled down.

Hashirama was very unsatisfied with the turn of events. He immediately rushed to his father's office. And told him everything in order to find a solution for this matter. Unfortunately the situation was not on their side so his father couldn't do much about it. He clenched his hands in frustration.
The face of the beautiful, gentle Dark haired woman flash before him. He didn't know why but he felt very uncomfortable and his chest felt stuffed, when he watched the beautiful women leaving with the other man. And he didn't like this feeling and he wanted it to go away.
He stays awake all night tossing and turning on his bed.


I'm sorry for the short chapter guys, My life is heading towards the bad end with destruction flags everywhere.

I'll keep updating whenever I have time.

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Next chapter might have some fluff stay tuned. I'm ashamed to say this but please point out the mistakes if you find any.

I really need an editor.