Kiss in the Rain

Bonds of Fate

Amaya sat in her room, ever since the village formed her family was highly respected.  This was both a blessing and a curse, she was given many marriage proposals from many different suitors but she declined all.  Amaya did not even think about marriage, she was a girl with a high ranking family, meaning they could pick anyone, at this point it was not her choice and she understood that.

Amaya finished brushing her hair and ventured out into the city, she thought it good to sit in her old spot, the spot Madara, Hashirama and herself all brought up the idea of the village.  She walked up to the ridge and saw the two there. 

"I see you both had the same idea as I" she said to them as the men spun towards her.

"Amaya, you shouldn't be out without an escort" Hashirama said rubbing his temple, he must have mentioned his arrangement for Hokage and decided the name of the village, if not it would be strange they would be there instead of in the village. 

Amaya sighed and walked next to her brother and Madara, "I needed some air myself, plus having an escort makes this all awkward.  Anyways Madara are you looking forward to the festival?"

"Festival?"

Amaya turned to Hashirama; of course he would mention everything else except the fact there was going to be a unity festival.

"Yes, of course my dear brother forgot to tell you, a festival of unity, everyone will come and there will be fireworks and food and people having a good time." Amaya smiled clearly excited for everything to happen.

"I see, I am not rather fond of festivals." He said his deep voice emotionless, Amaya sighed "that's too bad; I was hoping to go with you." She said causing him to look at her almost stunned, Hashirama on the other hand stood there mouth gaping. Quickly helping outm Hashirama reeled Madara in, knowing the feelings that Madara carried for his younger sister.What use to be can be again.

"Yes, in hopes that the clans can see Senju and Uchiha together harmoniously, all though it is not just that it's... well never mind"

"What?" Madara asked narrowing his eyes suspiciously

"Nothing it's to have a good time."

"And"

"And to possibly keep the suitors away from Amaya."

"Suitors?"

"Yes sadly more and more men have noticed my dear little sister's beauty, and I am to escort Uzumaki Mito.  Tobirama hate festivals as well but it would be odd that she would have to stay by her brother's side at all times." Hashirama said, Madara sighed "I will take her then, but to only take care of these suitors." He said clarifying himself.

Amaya smiled brightly, "alright then it is settled, I will see you tomorrow night Madara-kun." She said kissing him on the cheek.  Hashirama chuckled as he turned back to the village and then his face turned serious.

"Madara, if this goes well I will be prepared to give Amaya to you." Hashirama said, Madara looked at him confused a bit.

"Give her to me; she is not an object to give."

"Which is why I feel she is safe with you, plus marriage between Uchiha and Senju, equality between clans, true kinship.  Amaya and yourself, I know you can protect her." Hashirama said Madara closed his eyes.  "I will only accept if she is willing, I refuse to take her hand by force." He said, mostly out of respect.  Yes Amaya is beautiful, she was pure to him, he cared deeply for her, but with him... was it true happiness for her?

"Madara, Amaya will never be chosen by another clan, she was adopted into the Senju family, she knows, but what they would want is a special bloodline, they all will refuse her, however the Uchiha have their own bloodline," Hashirama explained.

Madara furrowed his brows a bit, but he understood what Hashirama meant, Amaya was truly someone he needed to protect, "Tell me... how she became a Senju." Hashirama nodded, "Well when my mother had given birth to a baby girl, a clan came through and a battle broke out.  Sadly my baby sister was killed, however when the battle ended a woman came up to her home, she was that of a strange clan baring the symbol of the moon.  Her hair was silver her eyes the color of Amaya's, that emerald green.  Her name was unknown, everything unknown.  She handed my mother her child, a black haired pale little baby girl, a miracle. Taking in the fact that they lost one daughter, and then another is brought to them they decided to take her and care for her.  Yet we never found anything out about the mysterious woman or clan. And that is how I gained a baby sister." Madara nodded. "Then it is settled then, I will speak with her tonight..." "No..." Madara interrupted "I will ask her tomorrow at the festival.  To show harmony between the clans." Hashirama nodded,' let's hope this all ends well.' He thought to himself as they both returned to their homes.

Amaya hummed, she was happy to be going to the festival with Madara, yet the uneasy feeling that something was bound to happen.  However such an uneasy feeling could come from the fact that there was no more fighting, no more death.  People could sleep through the night and continue on throughout the days.  Children could run and play. She was happy, finally a place where peace was truly possible.  Just then a subtle knock was heard, Amaya opened the door to see Mito there, she looked so beautiful, in a way Amaya envied the red head.

"Ah, Mito-chan is something bothering you?"

"No, I just came to ask you something."

"What is that?"

"Do you know the Lunar Clan?"

"Um... I know they are an ancient clan that was exterminated many years ago," Amaya replied with what she was told from stories and tales of old.

"I must speak to you about his, may I come in?"

Amaya nodded letting the woman in, she motioned for Amaya to sit on the chair and she grabbed the brush.  Though Amaya had just brushed her hair and enjoyed people playing with her hair. "What is this secret you wish to tell me?"

"Well...I believe that you are the final member of the Lunar clan."

Amaya chuckled; yes she knew she was adopted into the Senju but, the final member of an ancient race?  This was absurd.

"What makes you think this Mito-chan?"

"First of all, Hashirama told me of the woman who brought you to their door.  She had silver hair and eyes that look as though mastered the land and sea, she also had pale skin.  The Lunar clan was born with the abilities of the moon deity, to control the moon rotation, the sea, ice, and spirit.  You are a beautiful young woman, but inside of you maybe an ancient power, if the Uchiha find this out they may try to gain this power, combined with the Sharingan it can be truly unbeatable." Mito said in a way it offended Amaya, how dare she try to slander the name of the Uchiha, they were truly loyal but of course as many do have doubts.

"Mito-chan, please to not distrust the Uchiha, they are my friends and allies, soon to be yours as well."

"Just keep this in mind Amaya; you are old enough to marry now.  The Uchiha will be interested.  They are charming but do not let yourself be fooled by them."  Amaya narrowed her eyes, she felt something in her snap a bit, "How dare you!" Mito was taken back a bit by her sudden outburst, "is this a trick to make sure that I refuse an Uchiha man as my suitor?"

"By all means no Amaya, but please be on your guard the Uchiha are a strong and powerful clan,"

"Which is why they are allies to me, now I must sleep I do not wish to be kept up by nonsense."  Mito took her leave and Amaya sat on her bed and stared at the moon outside her window.  "Why it is impossible to find true peace, one's happiness could mean one's extermination." She spoke out to no one, as she laid into bed, the Uchiha leader kept popping up in her head, what Mito said popped into her head.  Her life was spinning at this moment, she couldn't be such race, she could barely fight.  Finally putting her as ease and closed her eyes ready for the next day.