OMG Totally hit 1000 words. Really worked hard to do that for you! 3 Since i'm half english writing major, there are several things I love about reading and writing stories: 1. Foreshadowing 2. Characterization 3. Small details 4. Absolute madness

I just figured out how to make a line. Wow, I'm dumb.

Anyways, super happy to update this so soon. I was deep in thought with how to play this out and thought I would have to give a few days to mull over it. And yet, here it is! Hope you like it :)

Hashirama looked elated. "It will be nice to just talk again."

Amare sighed "If he is even taken to discussing things at this point. He may have changed his ideals." Although she had only encountered him directly once, the Madara she recalled contained some amount of honor and appreciation. Maybe he would assent to a meeting. Or maybe he would take advantage of the opportunity to mount an attack. He's acting like a child...but, at least i've never seen him so excited for a change. lately.

Both of them masked their chakra in order to leave undetected. Hashirama assured that they would be back by morning, Tobirama would never find out, and if they were even luckier, a deal would be struck.

I don't know what is less likely...Tobirama not finding out, or this plan actually going smoothly. Amare typically held whatever her oniisan did or said in high esteem, and while she respected the nobility of this crazy idea, the odds were against them. Sending out a carrier pigeon with a note attached, they could only hope that there would be no confrontation. Hashirama led his sister to the place that he and his former friend used to meet to train and discuss the prospects of future peace. As they arrived, he remembered the past and smiled to himself, as he often did. Amare looked out at the view of the landscape; stunning and perfect, she thought, rolling hills and trees as far as the eye could see illuminated by an illustrious full moon. Enchanted by the view, she nearly forgot what they came for. The sound of footsteps brought her back to reality, and she snapped her head in the direction of which they came. Now before them stood Madara and Izuna Uchiha. Hashirama smiled warmly "It's nice that you came here on short notice."

Madara scoffed "I expected this. Some foolish attempt to broker peace. After all the blood that has been spilled, you expected it to be an easy undertaking? That we would just bend to your will?"

Hashirama's expression turned pensive "You assume too much! That's not it at all. We have both lost so much...brothers, fathers, and so has countless others!"

"It will never be that simple."

Amare interjected quickly, before things escalated "There is no temporary armistice that can be achieved? Both clans are suffering heavy loses...regrouping and tending to one's wounded and dead for a month would have mutual benefits." They all knew quite well that an outright peace treaty would not be an option given the current state of things. Both clans were blood thirsty for vengeance, especially over the losses of their respective leaders. "We all know that war cannot be assuaged entirely at this point."

Hashirama, although disappointed at the lack of long term peace, could not argue with this idea. It would allow both clans to build themselves up and regain strength. And perhaps, just maybe, allow the anger to die down enough to create the desire among his clan folk for a permanent solution to the ongoing war. Madara mulled over her words, seriously considering the proposal and thinking along the same lines as his adversary.

"Brother, you aren't seriously going to agree to this, are you?" Izuna finally spoke up, appalled that his brother would even consider this option. "You cannot trust them to keep their word!"

Madara ignored Izuna "They will surely keep their word if collateral is involved."

Hashirama quickly volunteered his own life as a guarantee, but Amare stopped him.

"You know that won't work, the clan needs you to remain with them. I'll do it."

"Ah yes, we know Hashirama would never endanger his siblings' lives. It appears reasonable." Madara looked pleased with the terms of this. "If any one of your clan mounts an attack, independent or not, the deal is void and she dies. I will ensure this arrangement is upheld on our end."

Izuna remained silent and kept his eyes on the enemy, an enemy that they could not destroy for sixty more days. Something familiar about her he discerned as his eyes scrutinized the girl. As Hashirama spoke her name, it hit him. She's the one who saved me? How is that even possible, she is a Senju.

"Amare, are you sure about this?" He didn't even have to ask, really. He knew her answer.

"Entirely. Everything will be fine."

Hashirama nodded, feeling proud of his younger sister for placing herself amidst the enemy. It would not be an easy undertaking by any means. "Be careful."

Amare made a move to step forward, but nearly jumped several feet in the air when Madara appeared at her side and gripped her arm. "There is no time to waste." He shot a glare over his shoulder back at Hashirama and with a smug expression, taunted him. "I will see you on the sixty first day." With that, Amare had her leave with the two Uchiha, without so much as a goodbye to her brother. I'm not too fond of goodbyes anyways.

After watching the three of them leave, Hashirama considered his next big issue.

How in hell was he going to explain to Tobirama that he just allowed Amare to leave with the enemy and oh it's okay because they promised not to kill her since there is a temporary agreement that isn't even written? He massaged his temples. "There is no way for this to end well..."

Note:

Totally didn't want to go with the "omg they kidnapped her" scenario. See it way too much to the point it has turned cliche/predictable (wait is there even enough Senju/Uchiha stories to make it cliche?!) so I made it a willing consignment. Chances are if they kidnapped her, they would just kill her or use her to gain an upper hand. This was the best way to keep everyone in character.

Why did Hashirama not ask for any collateral in return? Several reasons, but here is the main one. He's an idealist. He firmly believes that the Uchiha will honor the 60 day armistice, and does not ask for anything in return for a guarantee. He puts a lot of faith/trust in people, and after the founding of Konoha, always seemed to give the Uchiha the benefit of the doubt anyways.

You may ask yourself, is it truly characteristic of Madara to agree to an armistice? I even questioned this while writing. Is it not rather damaging to ones pride? As we all know, he is terribly prideful. I'll explain this one as well. For the primary reason, it would be because of the recent awakening of the Mangekyō Sharingan (according to my event of things). Despite being talented, it would take some adjustment/training to grasp its full power. To this affect, Madara believed the armistice to be most beneficial to his clan. There are times when exceptional leaders set aside pride for the ulterior prize. This would give him enough time to grasp that new ability, and return to the battle entirely more kickass than he was before. Like, how is that possible?!

Totally have some method to my madness xD Reviews are totally welcomed and appreciated!