𝐃 𝐈 𝐌 𝐄 𝐍 𝐒 𝐈 𝐎 𝐍┃various! naruto

004 | Forgotten

She hasn't forgotten that part. The wind seemed to stop just like now. The air became thicker than normal, it send a wave of discomfort and dread to her gut. The moon was particularly lightless, too. No one was around near the entrance of the Uchiha District, just like now. Looking up at the Uchiha crest craved onto the wall, there she stood, silent. Something bottled inside her like no other. She couldn't point out what, but it was there, and she didn't like it. A part of her wanted to step in, to remember what was once her daily life. But there was another part, the part she always made sure to show, that wanted just to pass by it, forever forgetting the significance that once had in her.

If only she was alone, (Name) though to herself, wanting to ignore the presence of the white haired young male behind her. "Missing home, (Name) dearie?" The boy muttered behind her. "No one's around. You can go. If anything happens, I'll be at your support. Not that you can't handle a surprise attack, of course..." he chuckled lowly. She sighed quietly and shook her head. "He doesn't live here anymore, does he?" She asked, ignoring his previous words. The white haired male sighed and adjusted his glasses. "I can figure it out for you, if you so desire." He replied before crossing his arms. "However, that'll be for later, it's too late in the night. Surely you know the ANBU has a weird habit of patrolling this area, no? It'd be unpleasant if they—" "Let's go," Her voice interrupted his words, walking away. He sighed exasperatedly and shrugged. "Oh, this woman..." He chuckled to himself, not being able to help but admire her leaving figure, an unknown glint in his eyes before walking along.

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"I hope you had no trouble on your way here. The village welcomes you, Uchiha (Name)," The Third Hokage's voice through his office pulled me back from my thoughts. The girl slightly furrowed my brows and averted her gaze to the window. Silence quickly creeped up between the two, making a rather uncomfortable atmosphere. Sighing, the Hogake broke the silence. "I know you did not wish to return," The man muttered. "But I do believe, and so do you, that you have unfinished matters to attend here, do you not?" Hiruzen spoke, wordlessly coaxing the girl to have a seat. "Why is he here?" (Name) asked, venom in her tone as she crossed her arms.

There he stood, proudly and yet nonchalant at the corner of the room. Danzo eyed her with suspicion, almost with a glint of disbelief. "Welcome home, Uchiha," Danzo greeted. "Couldn't be happier to," The girl's response shortly followed the man's greeting. Silence quickly grew. "Danzo was just helping me some affairs before you came in, child," Hizuren sighed, the palpable tension not unnoticed by him. "Hn," She hummed, amused. "Your right hand man really cares for Konoha, doesn't he?" The Uchiha couldn't help but grin. "An admirable quality, I recognize," Danzo muttered calmly, as he placed his hand on his chest. "After your departure, the Hidden Leaf has quite grown, has it not? Surely, you'd notice. More police stations, new streets, markets, orphanages and so on," (Name) rose one of her brows, slightly amused by the man's words. "Oh? So before there wasn't any orphanages?" (Name) muttered lowly. "You little—" Danzo hardened his expression.

"Enough, both of you," Hiruzen rose from his seat, his hans on his desk. "(Name), child, you're dismissed." He glanced at the man beside him, a slight edge upon his tone. "You. We are going to have a talk." The girl grinned and turned around, waking toward the door. "Right, before I leave," she turned her face. "I won't be needing any booked apartments. I'll return to the Uchiha Compound." She smirked before leaving the office, closing the door behind her. The Third Hokage could only sigh, not noticing Danzo gripping his fists.