Finding Solace

Chapter 4

It was complete chaos. 

Omegas cried out running for their children to barricade themselves in their homes as the raid continued. The Alphas jumped right into the fight with the invading enemy. Naruto was mid-way through putting his hair up when the crashing came at the Uchiha compound, he had wondered if he could get away with playing the damsel in distress but it went out the window when his advanced hearing picked up on them approaching the Main Household. 

"It seems Madara-sama has gone into the heat of the fight," Naruto thought out loud as he forgot his hair and grabbed one of the decorative long hairpins and made his walk through the home. He made it to the front entrance in time to see three men, all with silver hair barging inside. "It's quite rude to enter unannounced, such deplorable behavior. No wonder the Hatake is praised as lap dogs."

They didn't waste time talking they attacked, Naruto growled as his eyes bleed crimson and lashed out at them by using the hairpin and stabbing it in critical points on the body that is used for movement. He had paralyzed them but they were still very much alive. He couldn't use his enhanced strength in such a closed area simply because he didn't want to be tasked with fixing it. 

So he stuck with up close and personal battles as he ran outside to help protect the children and helpless omegas. In all the chaos ensuing his hair began to move in a snake-like fashion, a rare Uzumaki trait he hid time and time again because it was such a rare ability. It launched out in different directions snapping the necks of the enemy and pulling children to hide behind him as they had been out without their parents before the raid. The Hatake quickly realized that it was a losing battle as the bodies on their side started piling up, the leader of the Hatake, a man with his face covered locked eyes with Naruto and they both shared looks of curiosity. 

They retreated quickly leaving others bruised and in some critical conditions. Naruto sighed as he felt a headache coming on from using the ability. He never really wants to use it, it was part of the reason he did his hair up so extravagantly to prevent it from coming loose. He gripped his head as the thundering pulse continued. "Naruto are you well?" It was Madara who rushed up as he saw that the blonde was in a state of pain. 

Naruto gritted his teeth and whimpered slightly. "Madara-sama I am well but these children need their mother," Naruto stepped aside and revealed teary-eyed kits who were clinging to his kimono. "I will be back at the main estate." 

Naruto didn't wait for a response as he turned and walked away, with a bit of a tumble as his hair put him through the washer board. Madara watched him as he headed back inside before helping the children find their way to their mothers. After that, he headed back inside to see Naruto in the sitting room massaging his hair. "The children tell tales of your hair moving like a snake. Is that the source of your discomfort?" 

"Yes, a rare Uzumaki ability," Naruto responded as he looked up at the other. 

"Is that the reason for your extravagant hairstyles? To prevent yourself from using your hair?"

"Mostly you are correct but I genuinely like my hairstyles. It will subside in a few hours then I'll tend to the wounded. After all, I am here to be your medic," Naruto gave a slight smirk despite the mess of blonde hair and Madara found himself attracted to the sight. He moved forward and held a lock between his fingers before placing a gentle kiss on it. He relished in the slight redness that overtook the other's face. 

"Many thanks for standing on the field of battle," Madara said with kindness in their black eyes. Naruto nodded, his eyes wide before he winced as another throb came through. 

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True to his word Naruto was well pieced together in 2 hours and tended to all of the clan. He was met with slight distrust but once the children flocked to him, telling tales of his bravery and how he defended them, he was welcomed with open arms. Children truly are the gatekeepers of welcoming and outcasting people. Naruto told them the story, he was a gift from Hashirama a medic of equal standing as their Hokage. Those who heard were quite impressed and passed it along to their spouses when they came to check up. Soon it became known that he was the Uchiha's Head Medic. 

He met the other medics and got along with them since they were omegas along with one alpha. They chatted over cleaning their supplies and straightening the medical house that served as a small hospital. Naruto familiarised himself with the new area he was bound to work in for years to come if all went well with Madara. He won't lie, Madara was a powerful alpha, stable, capable, and extremely observant. He could imagine having children with him but allowed those fantasies to leave him. 

It does no good to build on an empty base, should they bond then he can dream until then no such thing. After the day ended and most headed inside to get ready for dinner with Madara who had gone off to report to Hashirama. He rested in the bathtub for a long while, just trying to recuperate his chakra before getting out and pulling on a short kimono in blue and purple tones with a hint of white. He slipped on his black thigh-high socks just in time for the knock that came at his door. 

"Naruto? May I come in?"

"Of course Madara-san," Naruto responded as he stood up straight and tried to find non-existent wrinkles. Madara came inside free of his armor but still looked ready for battle. 

"Would I interest you in an outing?" 

Naruto blinked once, twice before he smiled at him in a teasing manner. 

"Are asking to date me? Did Mito or Hashirama say something to you?" Naruto turned on his feet to sit at his vanity as he pulled his hair into a simple ponytail and applied lip gloss, it was the least he could do for the alpha if they were heading out. 

"Something akin to that, simply put they were impressed with your feat and wondered what was taking so long to start courting. They are fond of you," Madara said as he watched Naruto's reflection. 

"You had me in the fantasy until you said 'they' I interpret that as Hashirama. Mito wore a frown didn't she?" 

Madara nodded and Naruto gave a wink. "No need to do it up Madara you can tell me the plain truth. I don't mind I'm not exactly fond of her either. Shall we?" Naruto stood beside him, looking up at him with his lips glowing in temptation, Madara cupped his cheek and nearly kissed him before he snapped out of it. Naruto smiled but didn't say anything as they headed out.

So far Naruto assessed what has been happening. Madara was the main alpha, he was the reason why he was brought here but then there was Tobirama, he was distant and one to deflect but he was stable and strong. The only thing is that should he ever pursue something with him then he had to be ready and inclined to stand up to his brother should Mito continue to disregard him. Lastly, there was the alpha from the attack. The one who glared at him, his face masked.

'Kakashi Hatake, an alpha and Head of the Rogue Clan. He was certainly interesting.'