ℝ𝕖𝕞𝕖𝕞𝕓𝕖𝕣 {Hiatus}

..Testing a Theory..

They'd been getting ready to take off so that they could meet Izuna half way. Everything was prepared and ready to go.

"What do you mean use chakra?"

Alas, he knew things never went simply.

Tobirama's eye twitched. Just as they were about to leave Hashirama had tried to remind the Uchiha to use his chakra since he hadn't been sensing the other trying to use it. It was so they could travel through the forest in a brisk pace, but of course the damn amnesia got rid of his knowledge about chakra.

Glancing over his to the Uchiha, he felt..conflicted. He wanted to be angry or at least irritated but he couldn't feel either only pity for the man. The man feared by all on the battlefield, stood there with no recollection of who he was or basic knowledge needed for survival. It was like Madara was a clean slate yet to be tinted with the notion of war. Almost like...a child. Though Tobirama had a theory about the others amnesia.. It couldn't be that after all the body training Uchiha Madara could simply forget. It was unrealistically naïve of anyone to think that. A supposed war god had to have some sort of reaction that was similar to his true rotten self.

Silently, a kunai was retrieved from his satchel as Hashirama tried explaining chakra to the clueless man. Utterly failing. Tobirama's eyes meet with Hashirama's, his own noosing in the direction of some trees as if telling him to look. Hashirama easily took the bait, turning his head away. Right when the attentions as off the Uchiha the kunai flew from his own hand aimed at the unexacting male.

Hashirama must have sensed it since he head snapped in the direction but he was already too late. Even if it hit Tobirama made sure it wouldn't kill since he knew his brother would be upset. Though he'd be upset either way.. Just as he thought it was about to hit the air suddenly shifted.

Madara's eyes that had once been full of emotion now seemed to become cold and hazy. Then suddenly flashing red. With one quick move he grabbed the kunai mid air, Tobirama's body involuntarily went rigged as the other was about to send it back before a hand grabbed his wrist, stopping his actions. Hashirama also stopped an elbow from hitting into his gut before the Uchiha suddenly went still and the kunai dropped to the ground. The once cold hazy gaze seemed to clear up.

"Madara?" He he started, not releasing the others wrist or elbow. "Are you alright?" The response did not come immediately. Madara still seemed to be in a daze before slowly relaxing and giving a nod. In response, Hashirama released the man. His gaze turning to the albino.

"Tobirama. What was that." The stern tone of his brother spoke up. It was more of a demand than a question. "It was.. a test." Tobirama replied slowly. Hashirama's brows furrowed as Tobirama continued. "As you can see threat to the clan is still possible. All it would take is one wrong move." Tobirama finished coldly. Even though that hadn't been his goal it was still something he could use. "Now." He started without letting his brother speak, "we should get going if we are to catch that pest." Without anymore waiting he took to the trees.

Hashirama watched him go before heaving a sigh. Turning to Madara to the the other holding his head with one hand while gazing at his other. "Madara?" He asked softly, his once sternness completely whisked away and worry bloomed in its place. "That..that wasn't me.." he paused his gaze landing on Hashirama." ..was it?" Madara asked weakly.

Hashirama gave a small smile as he gently took Madara's hands into his own. "Well weather it was or wasn't, that's your choice Madara. You can't let who you were destined who you'll be right now or when you get your memory's back. All that should matter is what you want right now." A brighter smile took over his face. "And you'll have me to help you!" He laughed.

Madara gave a new look he's never seen before.

"Yeah.. but I still don't know what that chakra thing is." Hashirama dropped his head, a depressed mood taking over. Suddenly a lightbulb went off. The mood immediately flicked away, "I have a solution!" Before Madara could even voice his thoughts he was suddenly swept off his feet with a startled yelped immediately wrapping his arms around Hashirama's neck, "Wha-what are you doing?! Put me down!" The Uchiha had rushed to say, which pulled the Senju from his slight surprise from the sound Madara had just made. His response only being  laughter. "Don't worry Madara I'd never let you go." Without obeying to the Uchiha's demands to be let down, he took off to follow after his brother. He'd have to have a talk with him later..

The slightly chilled air nipped at his nose and he couldn't suppress the shiver that went through his body. Well there's another thing he remembered..He despised the cold. A laugh sounded from above, "are you cold?" In response Madara simply sent him a glare. After the initial surprise of suddenly being picked up, he'd gotten used to the others secure hold on him. This led into him being able to cross his arms over his chest, occasionally he'd rub his arms to try and warm up.

Realizing he'd yet to respond he simply huffed softly. Madara did not want to acknowledging the other if he was going to keep making fun of him. He turned his head away, watching as they quickly maneuvered through the trees as if it were some sort of dance with the moon looming above acting as their spot light.

Again, Madara couldn't repress a shiver and before he could even curse the cold air Hashirama readjusted his hold on Madara. Bringing him further against the others body. Just as he was about to protest, he could sense some sort of.. energy rising. Then Hashirama's body suddenly warmed more than it had already been. Not being able to stop the relief that forced a sigh through his lips. In return he heard Hashirama chuckle.

Fool. Madara had thought.

After Hashirama had felt the other shiver within his arms, he increased his chakra enough to convert it into heat. Not like he really needed to since he'd been told his chakra had a rather warm in a sense. He wondered if Madara ever felt his chakra in a warming way.. He smiled as he felt Madara relax in his hold once more. Hashirama couldn't help but chuckle at that. A thought sudden crossed his mind. What happened earlier..

Hashirama by all means wasn't a good sensor type. At least compared to Madara or Tobirama's skills, but in the time he's been around Madara he's always had his chakra under control or repressed. But this Madara had no control over it. His chakra seemed to lazily sway back and forth. Most likely due to Madara's constant control over it. Unlike his own, if he was not focused on it, his chakra would flourish spreading out all around him. Thankfully it only fluctuated with Madara's emotions. For instance, when Madara was happily eating dango's, his chakra would twist and twirl as if it were showing it's excitement before changing into a calm sway, almost like a cats tail when Madara notices Hashirama watching him.

However.. Today was different.. When Tobirama's Kunai had threatened his well-being, it became restrained. Hashirama would have thought Madara had disappeared if it weren't for seeing him with his own eyes. Hashirama had thought Madara had gotten his memory's back right then and there. He was only convened it was just Madara's instant reaction when he felt the others chakra returning to it's lazy swaying. It was a little chilling. Hashirama could have sworn that he was going to fight with the other.. He didn't want that. He wished for peace, like their dream they talked about.

Hashirama had to repress a sad sigh. He shouldn't be thinking about that right now. There was no time for it. He had to concentrate on the task at hand. They were about it embark upon a difficult task that required his attention. Hopefully.. Izuna would understand the way he'd wished..

A/N
Anyone think they'd see Izuna in this chapter? Pah!
I just didn't finish it so it'll either be released later today or Monday. Maybe even next Friday. Who knows. Just when ever I feel like it I guess.

Questions? Suggestions? All are welcome. Hope you enjoyed this chapter and are looking forward to the next.