(Hashimada) The Adventures of a Hedgehog and Some Idiots

23: Aftermath

(A/N Hello, it's Chai! If you skipped last chapter, you're good to continue here. Slight TW: there are brief references to last chapter, but they aren't graphic or anything :D)

(In case you skipped, here's how last chapter ended (not explicit):

Hashirama was right - they hadn't gotten much sleep that night.

Somewhere far away from the Hokage's residence, [Tobirama's] loud screams alerted some villagers throughout the night. Hashirama and Madara never noticed.

. . . and now we continue :D)

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"Good morning, Mada!" Hashirama said cheerily. They both were sleep deprived but happy.

"Morning," Madara mumbled, yawning. "Damn, I'm sore. . ."

"Hey, you're the one that wanted to be so rough," Hashirama smirked.

"It is not like you gave me much of a choice. Anyway, we should get to work. . . Do not forget, I am going through the office with you."

"Aww," Hashirama bowed his head. "I was hoping you would forget, after last night. . ."

Madara slowly tried to get up, grimacing in pain. "Ugh. . ."

Hashirama said, "Careful. . . Take it easy, today, Mada. You should take the day off to recover. . ."

"What is the point? I have a feeling that tonight will follow a similar pattern, anyway. . . Besides, that is no reason to abandon my duties. . ." He grunted as he managed to get to his feet and partially dress himself. He looked around for his robes, then saw them at his feet in tatters. Right. . .

Hashirama handed him the Hokage cloak that he had gifted him. "There you go!"

They each got dressed in their cloaks and Hashirama hugged Madara. "Well, if you want to work so bad, then at least stay with me today. . . Please, I just want to make sure you're okay." He made puppy-dog eyes at the Uchiha.

". . . Fine. Only because you asked. . ."

Hashirama ran his hands through Madara's hair and his own to try to straighten it out a little. He stepped back and looked at Madara, grinning.

"What, you idiot?"

"Nothing. It just makes me happy to see you wearing that," he smiled wider, hugging Madara again.

"You are more clingy than usual," the Uchiha noted.

Hashirama laughed and hugged him tighter. "It's because I'm happy, silly! Now, let's go!" He kept his arms around the Uchiha to support him while he walked (and partially just because he wanted to hug him).

They headed out the door, not even bothering to clear out the remaining trees and vines. Madara closed the door behind them and tried to get Hashirama to let go of him.