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Recap:
"YOU" Hikari hissed looking straight to that pair of white eyes with her Sharingan spinning.
"What are you doing here?" Sakura asked her guard up.
The owner of the eyes raised his hands and apologetically muttered "I can explain"
"YOU BETTER DO THAT… HAMURA-NII!" The brunette raised her voice to the Ōtsutsuki in front to her.
In the Juubi's name this was going to be an annoying night.
"You have a lot to explain to us, Ōtsutsuki Hamura!" Hikari said with her arms on her hips like she was scolding a child.
"Boy, this brings back memories of Kokoro scolding me when I got in trouble when I was little" He said a smiling nostalgic.
"Come on, you didn't behave badly, that was Hagoromo-nii" she replicated and suddenly shut up. How could she know that? She didn't have Kokoro's memories, just her chakra.
"You do remember?" Hamura asked looking curious "What did you dream on the pond of genjutsu?"
"I…" she tried to but couldn't remember, she looked at Sakura who shook her head. She didn't recall anything either.
"Maybe it's a glimpse of memories merged in your chakra. Don't worry Imouto you'll be fine" The Ōtsutsuki said thoughtfully.
"Don't 'Imouto' me and change subject. You said you can explain everything so be it" Hikari was starting to lose her temper.
"Hamura San please, we need to know why you brought us to the past" Sakura intervened in a calmer way.
The Younger of the legendary siblings sighed and started his tail: "As you can see, I'm a chakra projection of myself. I don't really exist in this time; my spirit is on the moon locked and protecting our mother/Juubi shell. I came with you to help you sort out some things first. I'm sorry but I cannot take you back to your time."
"WHAT?" both kunoichi yelled "Wh-why is that?" Sakura stuttered.
"I don't have the power, as I said; I'm just a Chakra projection." He stated.
"But if we go to the moon…" Sakura started.
"The link with the moon in your time was created because Toneri used his powers recklessly. There is no way to go to the moon here and also you need to know something" he interrupted and the seriously added: "This is a different timeline. You've already changed this present; the future of this time is not the one you came from anymore. So even if you do find a way to time travel, you won't go home."
Both girls remained silent measuring the weight of his words.
"Then… why did you do this?" Hikari whispered hurt; looking to the floor "How is this going to make us happy?" she finally looked at him in the eye, tears forming on hers.
"I've foreseen your futures and you were not going to be happy there. Here you have an opportunity to start again, and also to prevent everything that lead to the waking of our mother" He locked eyes with his sister; he looked like he felt guilty. He was implying something behind his words.
"What are you hiding?" The brunette spoke her mind.
"Once you remember your dreams you may understand better. I cannot tell you anything. I must not intervene in your story…" he was cut but a snort from Hikari, but then continued "I only can tell you that to prevent the fate that came to your other timeline you must heal the Uchiha's curse of hatred, and stop Zetsu's plotting. You have to help Hagoromo's sons to find peace."
"What do you mean?" this time was Sakura who had asked.
"The Senju Clan is the descendant of Asura, and the Uchiha are the descendants of Indra. Hashirama is Asura's reincarnation like Naruto was, and Madara is Indra's one like Sasuke was. Our nephews kept reincarnating until the dispute was settled." He explained. Sakura knew the tale from Naruto, but he hadn't explained everything properly. So… if they could make peace in this time, both brothers would be free and won't harm the world like in their reality. "I couldn't send you to Asura and Indra's time because it was a long way, and also for things I can't say now. This was the perfect time for you; I need you to trust me"
The kunoichi needed some time to think. "I can't stay any longer tonight, my presence is liked to your chakra imouto, and you're almost depleted. You both need to rest, you had a rough time and the interdimensional chakra tires you too. Tomorrow we'll continue chatting"
"Inter-what? My chakra? But…" Hikari protested, though her eyes were betraying her as she was drifting away. Sakura was sleepy too.
"No buts Lady, just sleep. I promise I'd be here when you are alright" he said smiling and moving one of her hairs behind her ear. And with that he vanished and chakra floated into the Takishima's chest where her seal was. Both of the girls moved absentmindly to their cots and almost instantly fell asleep.
UCHIHA COUNCIL ROOM
"You say that a Village may be good for us because of the protection it brings?" Kido San asked Madara again, to make a point.
"Exactly, as I said strategy is the best reason for now. Together we are stronger, we can protect each other form common enemies and so" he quoted Sakura, though only Takato knew and he saw him hiding his smile "Hyuuga are against of both our clans, and they already think we're working together because of this women suddenly appearing in our battlefield. Also the Senju have healing powers, and we are a great force for defense. It all adds up"
Kido san looked pleased with Madara's words, he thought he had become a great leader and also a good man, but Majime san was outraged.
"And you think that Tobirama Senju won't be trying to kill our people any time? The guy hates us to his gut" the old hag spat.
"He indeed does hate us, but he is loyal to his brother. He won't do anything stupid to put Hashirama on danger. I believe he would even swallow his pride to make the dream of peace come true." The Clan leader answered simply. "I don't like Tobirama, but I understand his way of thought."
"So you're meeting the Senju the morning after tomorrow?" another elder said completely obviating Majime san. It looked that more of the clan elders were starting to take the side of peace and the creation of a village.
"I would like to accompany you, if you don't mind. I would like to speak with that girl with the Sharingan, and also to check her dojutsu if she doesn't mind" Kido san said.
"It may be a bit harsh from us to ask her that, but I think she will agree to do it" this time Takato spoke. "If this is meddling with the peace and everything, I don't think she'll refuse".
"You seem to know her very well" Majime san said again, he was trying to get on the Clan Leaders' nerves, but he couldn't.
"I don't, I only say what I think she may do. Don't try to twist things to your favor" The youngest said looking at the old man with disgust.
"Majime san if you don't have anything good to add, I recommend you to stay silent" Kido san scolded him. The mentioned was furious, but remained in silence.
"Madara-Sama, the morning after tomorrow we'll meet at your door to go to speak to the Senju" Kido continued, "Please get cleaned and rest. I advise you to speak with your clansmen tomorrow to let them know what it may be happening soon. You need to be sure they're ok with that." The elder bowed, and the meeting was dismissed. Most of the counselors greeted Madara and congratulated him for trying to take this risk and being so interested in peace. They still hated Senju but they understood the circumstances, and they were a noble clan, they'd be civilized people, not barbarians.
Both Uchiha brothers entered their home and found Izuna sleeping peacefully. Madara arranged his cot's cover and smiled tenderly full of relief as he saw his Otouto was being the picture of health.
"You may be tough like father, but you still take care of us like mother" Takato almost whispered trying not to awake Izuna. His brother blushed a little and scratched the back of his head uncomfortable.
"Let's clean ourselves and get some sleep" Madara said deeply, hoping that the emotion in his voice wouldn't betray him.
They gathered their stuff and went to the Onsen. Once they were relaxing there they started to talk about everything that happened today.
"I can't believe it's finally happen, we're speaking of peace" Madara said marveled.
"It was really fortuitous that things went that way, it was like fate was twisted" Takato said thoughtfully as he washed his black hair.
"What do you mean?" the elder brother said
"I don't know, but those Kunoichi appeared in the exact moment we were going to be attacked by Tobirama." He stated but his expression revealed that he was trying to find a meaning to all of this.
"Oh, little Takato believes in guarding angels? Madara mocked his brother.
"Shut up, you're so childish" his brother answered annoyed.
"Come on, you immediately put yourself available for help when Takishima-san spoke." The patriarch smirked deviously "It was like 'how can I be of help, Notice me sempai'. So cute!"
"I doubt she's my sempai, she seems younger than me" Takato said more annoyed than ever. "Also, you were the one blushing and being nervous around Haruno-san. Could it be you are talking about yourself and projecting on me?"
"Enough of that crap, Takato!" Madara said blushing hard
"Shhh… you'll wake Izuna baka!" the youngest scolded his anija.
"How did you call me?" he splashed his brother with water.
"Oh really, you're such a grown up Clan Leader" Takato said al soaked, looking him with a plain face. He grabbed the towel and got out the onsen. "You can change subjects all you want but I've noticed that you became very aware of her since you saw her almost destroying the battlefield." He dried himself up and put some clean clothes "I'm off to sleep, you're impossible tonight. And I had to endure the council like you did, so I'm tired." And he left leaving Madara to his thoughts.
When the patriarch remembered a certain pink haired kunoichi he felt his face growing hot, and immersed in the water up to his nose. That damned Otouto and his mind games!
Senju camp
"As I said, a village is a way to move forward. To grow past our differences and our limits. I dream that one day al shinobi can cooperate with each other and their hearts merge together in spite of their Clans. Starting a village with Uchiha means that we'll have great defenses and we´ll nurture ourselves by their knowledge." Hashirama ended his explanation speech
Some of the council members were still not very fond of the idea. But after Tobirama's words and glares, they were intelligent enough to remain silent and be polite.
"The truth is that at this moment we're not even fighting for ourselves, we respond to missions to represent a faction, and their enemies recruit or enemies to fight us. If it weren't for those missions we may not even be fighting them, just hating them." Tobirama added. "What my anija intends to create is a noble thing, starting with protecting our children and train them because they are our future." As Hashirama heard this he beamed again looking at his Otouto with surprise and also pride. "Uchiha are against child fighting wars, are we going to be lesser than them? "Please" he snorted "we are better." and with that Hashirama nearly fall to his back sweat dropping heavily. His brother was really harsh and cocky when he wanted to be.
"Please Tobi, this is not a matter of who's better than who" The eldest said with a scolding look "this is a matter of how we want to be remembered: The people that went beyond their beliefs to create something that may be great, or the ones that let an opportunity go because they were to proud." The counselors murmured discussing their Clan's leader words. One could see the embarrassment on some of their faces.
"The Village will be a place where clans will cohabitate peacefully, giving the society the best they have to offer for the greater good. That's all I have to say for now. We still have one day to evaluate our warranties and all" Hashirama stated.
"It's ok Hashirama Sama, most of us are interested in this idea of moving forward, you must know that for a bunch of ancient people like us is difficult to change. Change scares us. But you must not worry, tomorrow we'll set everything and once you have reunited with the Uchiha we'll take a decision" Wata san said to them
"Thank you very much for your patience. We'll speak tomorrow then. Good night" Hashirama greeted bowing to the elders, and turned to leave with Tobirama following him.
"Why do you hate Uchiha so much? In spite the obvious answer of them killing our comrades" Hashirama said as they arrived to their home.
"I… actually don't know. I guess I grew up hating them, father was really clear that they were our enemies and that they killed our siblings. I understand that those losses were the price to pay because of the war and that we killed a lot of Uchiha too, but I just can't see past to it." The younger brother answered honestly.
"You are a good person Tobi, and a great brother, there's more to you than hate. Thank you for your support today." He said putting a hand on his brother shoulder affectively. "Guess we are lucky that the council vas receptive of our Ideas" he added smiling brightly
"Yeah, it was a long day; I need to sleep Anija to order my ideas. You should go to. Tomorrow we'll start the real deal and work about all your new ideas and concepts" Tobirama said tiredly and then shunshined to his room. He was going to follow his anija and help him, but that didn't mean that he liked the way things were going. He got to his bed without even taking off his armor 'Maybe my hate of the Uchiha grew when I found out you preferred to speak of your pain with Madara while we shared the same ache and I was your only brother left.' He thought out loud as he drifted away, too tired to realize that Hashirama was hearing from outside his room.
*** AUTHOR'S NOTE ***
Short Chapter! I had a lot of things to do, and actually I used my time to write down some of the ideas of the future plot instead of finishing this chapter.
Thanks AnnaDreyar for thinking the characters' personality was canon. I see them this way:
IZUNA: Clever and loyal to his Clan, but spoiled because he is the younger brother. He is also a very funny person who excels on sarcasm and dark humor.
MADARA: Tsunedere, he is cool but has a lot of feelings inside him. He is and also isn't the typical Uchiha: he loves profoundly but he also has second thoughts of all what being an Uchiha is. In the series we get to know a Madara who lost everything, and that was tied by a vow to his Otouto to not ally with Senju. He obviously felt we was betraying his little brother, and felt that he was betrayed by his people who were hypocrites. Plus Zetsu, you had a mad man with god issues and an obsession with his best friend who represents all his pain and also joy. Erase everything since Izuna dying and you have a Young man who loved to fight with his best friend, and still kept in a way that lovely personality he had while he was young (I do feel sorry about him, he's one of my favorite characters – damn he even thought that the moon eye plan will bring peace to the shinobi world, that shows exactly how he truly is)
HASHIRAMA: For me he is a mix between Naruto's brightness, optimism and endurance, Konohamaru's innocence and clumsiness, and Kiba's sense of humor. He has been in pain since he was a child, and used his smile as his way to cope. It's a beautiful person with a noble heart, but not perfect.
TOBIRAMA: Another tsunedere, but this one is more of a stoic man. He is serious, and thoughtful. He thinks he is better than the others, because he really is, but that is his biggest flaw. He is loyal to his clan and his brother and has a good heart but sometimes his coldness gets on the way and works for his own agenda (another of my fav. Characters, I had in mind a Tobi/Hikari/Takato fic in the future, not harem, it has to do with time travel, but this time Takato is not Uchiha and also not from the past Shhh ;) )
SAKURA: she's intelligent and has overcome her weaknesses and surpassed her limits. She is smart, kind, and pure hearted. Also she is hell in person when she's angry. She plays a big role in this story and ironically is who calms Hikari when she loses her temper. (She is my favorite female character, but I felt trolled during all shippuden. She is awesome before war)
As my OCs I hope you like them, I won't say much because you will truly discover them later. I don't want Hikari or Sakura to be Mary Sue, but I do believe on strong female leads. Hikari's powers are part of the Story because she has a mission to complete, but as you've seen, they didn't play any rol on the Canon Story, and I tried to set her in there, forging a bond with the characters that didn't affect the plot much. The Same with Takato, he will not be a Marty Stu. We will learn about his childhood as an Uchiha heir, but there is no big mystery in his upbringing, although there are some interesting things about him. Takato's personality will remain the same in all my fics (If I do write more), no matter what Clan he is, Hikari too.
The biggest part of my story is AU, so I hope you like where we're going.
Read you Soon!