His Sunny Place

Untitled Part 6

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She could smell them. The first scent she smelled was the one that belonged to Hashirama, her fingernails tapped anxiously against the bark of the tree she was currently hidden within. He smelled like the woods during the spring, it was enticing but not as enticing as the scents of the others. She sniffed the air once more, only to catch the overpowering floral scent that Hinata always emanated, despite the only flowers she lingered near were poisonous ones. She sniffed once more, catching the smell of the brothers behind her. Their distinct smell resonated within all those of their clan, the smell reminded her of a smoldering fire the distinct burning smell was alluring to her.

However, the one that drew her to it the most was the one that smelled like a combination of the woods, but something else as well that she couldn't really describe. Kumo couldn't smell whatever it was on him that she could smell, which she couldn't understand at first. She later realized that it was only Tobirama she smelled this particular scent on. She supposed this was what drew her to him, this indescribable scent that drove her senses mad.

"Can you smell anything, Kaira?" Madara called from below and she sniffed once more. She could smell the amassing senju and she wondered if this was the moment they were going to make their attempt at a truce with the Uchiha or if this was an ambush. "Not sure. I smell Hinata-chan though." She said and the brothers seemed to perk up at this. She furrowed her brow as she watched them get excited, it was not about to be a rematch on what they had endured before, she wouldn't let that happen.

"I smell Senju now." She said and the brothers' excitement vanished. "I'm going to kill Tobirama this time." Izuna muttered under his breath and a child ran down her spine. She jumped down and looked the brothers in the eyes. "We are not going to attack. Just watch." She said and the brothers made grunts of disapproval, but Madara just shrugged. "Follow me." She said and hopped back up into the tree and led them around to where they could observe the senju lesser who thought they were hidden. Kumo made his way out into the open as a decoy to see what they would do, but they just made their way up to the large dog and began petting him.

They had become accustomed to the dog's large size and friendly demeanor so they no longer feared him. She took this as they had come to discuss the truce, since none of them really seemed on guard. Much rather they seemed amicable. She hopped down and made her way over to them, only for them to greet her with open arms. Not literally, but they were still talking to her and trying to make nice. She smiled inwardly at this, none of the other clans around them were nice to her this way. Only Uchiha and Senju, the two strongest clans seemed to enjoy her presence when she wasn't flirting.

Hinata and Hashirama came out to greet her as well, although Hinata still seemed to be trying to ignore the fact Hashirama existed. She couldn't stand the Uzumaki woman for this, making Hinata avoid one of her first friends in this place. What caught her off guard though, was the fact that Hashirama's scent lingered on Hinata. She resisted the urge to ask about it right then, but she would definitely be asking about it later. The moment Tobirama made himself known, she couldn't help the smile that crossed her lips. When he returned it, although hardly as noticeable as the one she sent him, her heart jumped in her chest. The urge to flirt with him tried to win, but she was trying to take things seriously right now so she didn't.

He opened his mouth to say something, but the moment he did Izuna lunged from the trees and managed to catch him off guard, that was where things blew up massively. It was an all out battle from all sides of her the moment Tobirama was taken to the ground by Izuna. Kumo rushed on the Senju clansmen, and Madara attacked Hashirama. She grit her teeth as she took in everything happening around her. She looked over to see Hinata looking around like a startled deer, only for her fearful gaze to land on an object on the ground near the two. She watched as Hinata rushed for the blade that had been discarded by Izuna due to a swift hit from Tobirama. The moment Tobirama managed to get up and pull his own sword, she knew she had to stop them.