The most important Clan of Konoha has decided to marry their first-born to strengthen the Alliance between Nations. The most anticipated event of the year is threatened by a very unique trio, wich could symbolize the peace of the most powerful Village in shinobi world or the emergence of new conflicts.
Chapter 3: Takara and Inori Uchiha.
Takara
The image of a ninja princess smiled at him in the mirror. Mikoto had personally taken care of fixing it as if it were a doll. Her long hair was tied in a French braid and two beautiful butterfly-shaped pins adorned it. A short kimono to a little above the knees and spandex and matching knee-length stockings and ninja sandals. The Uchiha emblem glowed proudly on his back, contrasting with the royal blue of his clothing.
"Get together for a picture," Mikoto said cheerfully.
Immediadely the sweet girl hugged her two brothers bringing their faces one on each side of their cheeks. They looked somewhat uncomfortable, but finally they smiled.
-The first day of the Academy of our grandchildren. Can you believe it darling-
Her husband just nodded taking a sip of his coffee. Sasuke made the closest thing to a smile when he saw his mother so excited, thanking all the gods that that facet had not touched him in his Academy days. Itachi smirked at the surreal image in front of his eyes. 2 days ago I didn't even know he was a father.
-Your lunches are at the entrance. Are they sure they can arrive alone? I can accompany you on your first day.
"I would have died before you took me to school," Sasuke snapped annoyed.
"We'II be fine Mikoto-san but we appreciate your concern," Inori mentioned courteously, bowing slightly to everyone and they left.
However, although doubtful Takara stopped and hugged the jounin tightly. -I'II be back later- then she ran towards Itachi repeating the gesture. With a slight blush, he bowed slightly to the other Uchihas and ran to catch up with his brothers.
"It's nice to finally have a girl at home." Mikoto sighed with both hands on her chest and her eyes shining.
The weapons test was quite difficult, the only thing that seemed to dominate more than the rest was the sword. They praised her for her taijutsu and calligraphy.
- The soft fist is great!
At recess she was surrounded by the children in the classroom as they ate their lunches.
-If you are from the Uchiha Clan, I imagine you will be at the main ceremony.
-Of course you do! Surely you are going to meet the bride.
Takara looked at the girls in confusion. Girlfriend? Ceremony?
-What are you talking about?
-What is she going to be silly about? Of the wedding of the year... Of the Century!
-Will there be a wedding?
-You do not know? Well, I imagine that the news did not reach the Country of Iron and seeing that you have just arrived ...
-Who ... who is getting married? - He asked with a hand on his chest wanting to hear and at the same time not knowing the answer.
-Princess Shion * from the Land of Lightning is coming to marry the Heir of the Uchiha Clan.
Let it be Sasuke ... Let it be Sasuke.
-Yeah, it's sooooo romantic! -sighs another girl intertwining their hands
- The Heir?
- Yes! The Legend of the Sharingan, the most amazing shinobi in the entire Land of Fire ... Uchiha Itachi.-
Each step became heavier, he did not want to reach the Mansion.
- And what's wrong with you? You don't look the same as the one that came out in the morning. - Takashi commented as they walked
- Itachi-san ... is going to get married- She answered with her head down almost in a whisper.
"Everyone talks about it at school, it looks like it will be a great event." Inori added.
-But, but ... he can't get married! Because mom ... when he comes back ... they could ... and we ... - Each word seemed stuck in his throat, as if he refused to leave his mouth.
-When Mom shows up, we'II go back to the Land of Iron. The Itachi thing is temporary so stop fantasizing BAKARA!.
With her eyes full of tears, Takara hit Takeshi in the chest- Idiot!
He quickened his pace and before entering the Mansion he wiped his eyes. She knew her parents weren't together, but at least knowing that neither of them had married gave her hope, maybe they still loved each other. When his mother returned they would be a family. In the Land of Iron or in Konoha but together.
He opened the door and took off his shoes. The image of Mikoto and Itachi setting the table for food was unexpected. They both smiled at him, especially Itachi prepared to receive any of his displays of affection. But that didn't happen, she felt betrayed.
-Welcome Taki-chan, the food will be right away. -Said excitedly the one who was now her grandmother.
"Thanks, but I'm not hungry" and without even looking at Itachi he went to his room.
Almost immediately his brothers entered.
-Did something happen to Takara-chan?-
-He found out about your stupid wedding. But it his fault for having foolish ideas, he will pass it on- answered Takeshi carelessly. Inori returned an apprehensive, reproachful look.
-What? It's the truth.
Itachi sighed and followed her into her room. He found her sitting on the edge of the bed with her head bowed, some tears staining her little hands clenched on her knees. He felt miserable and the worst cretin in the world. He wasn't a fan of seeing a girl cry, but it was the first time he'd really felt shocked by it. He bowed in front of her.
-Takara-chan. Look at me please- He raised his chin as delicately as possible. -It has not been made official or public yet, but my engagement with the heiress of the Land of Lightning will be canceled. Wich was an arranged marriage. Do you know what an arranged marriage is?
She nodded, her vision clouded by tears. "It means you didn't love her."
Itachi smiled. -Yes, it was only a contract, it means that both parties won something. But everything will be solved, you don't have to worry about it. Let the adults handle it.
-And mom, do you love her?
Itachi blinked a little surprised at the question. -Yes, I suppose ... yes.
-When I come back, will you marry her?
The black-haired man sighed. -I promise you that when your mother returns I will talk to her about it, it is not a decision that I can make alone, but regardless of the result I will not be without you again. We will be a family, even if we are not in the same place.
Inori
When Iruka Sensei asked him to introduce himself he wasn't quite sure how to start or what was okay to say. But he felt there was information that was best left unrevealed, unless strictly necessary.
"What happened to your eye?" Asked one of the children.
-I was hurt in training, but it will be fine in a while.
"That's great!" Someone from the back of the room yelled.
-In the country of Iron did a Samurai hit you? Does everyone use swords?
"Something like that," he replied a bit shy.
When everyone noticed his sword skills they did not hesitate to ask him questions and he ended up giving kendo lessons.
After knocking down a boy and helping him up during taijutsu practices everyone surrounded them and he again ended up giving self defense lessons. All the girls yelled at him how amazing he was, the boys kept asking him for advice. He was happy to do it, even if so much attention didn't quite fascinate him.
He had neither denied nor accepted his relationship with Itachi. Obviously they assumed he must have one for the last name, but it didn't seem to matter among the children. The girls kept talking about the fairy tale between the Prince of the Sharingan and the Princess of Lightning.
What would happen to them? His father was a stranger and practically unknown. A stepmother? He was not stupid, his mother might be late in coming back or maybe ... he didn't want to think about the eventuality that she had died, but it was possible. If so ... Could they make a family? Would the princess agree? Perhaps it would have been better to ask for the protection of the Hyuugs Clan.
They had Kou. However, being from the secondary branch, would he have the influence to continue protecting them? Their mother had told them that few people in the clan knew of her existence and the only reason she had not been sealed was because of the risk she was running from her pregnancy. Would you want to seal him and his sister? Even without the Byakugan could they seal Takeshi?
No way. It was more convenient to stick with the Uchiha Clan. Mikoto seems quite comfortable with them, he would have to lean on her.
After the drama, Takara calmed down. He saw her come to the table holding hands with Itachi. With traces of having cried without a doubt, but she was already serene and even happy.
They were finishing eating when the kitchen door opened.
"Welcome Sasuke, Naruto-kun!" The matriarch of the Clan greeted happily.
-Good afternoon Mikoto-San! Itachi and Guuuuau! Sasuke's three little nephews ... Fear! They are super cute dattebayo!
-Shut up, you idiot! -Saying that they were Itachi's children was one thing, but nephews? I mean, they are, but ... it still sounded weird!
"Uzumaki Naruto?" Inori asked in surprise.
"Do you know me dattebayo?" He approached the triplets who exchanged knowing glances.
-By Kami! This child is identical to Hinata-chan- He pointed at Takeshi, waving his finger vigorously. -And she hahaha, it's you Teme! If you were a girl of course, although she is pretty and sure she is not bitter like you dattebayo!
A little vein jumped from Sasuke's forehead. Inori felt the shift in Takara's chakra and tried to put a hand on her shoulder to reassure her, but it was too late.
In an instant he activated his Byakugan- Juken! - and with his palm he sent Naruto flying against the wall. "This is for not responding adequately to the feelings of a usuratonkachi woman!" He turned back to his room.
Sasuke smiled and gave Itachi a deep look. I love her. And seeing how the blonde was spitting foam on the floor because of his niece, he felt that it was the most normal thing in the world to call her that way.
Notes:
-Princess Shion, if I remember correctly, was from the Land of Demons, and the truth seemed to me that it sounded kind of strange, so here I made her a Princess of the Land of Lightning.
-In chapter one I wrote "brown black" by mistake. Inori's hair is dark brown. A little detail but I wanted to correct it.