The most painful days and sorrowful nights

24: Mini-Madara

Madara had now achieved his goal. He had obtained his Eyes and now looks to the east and sees his Daughter still crying. Over that brat Sasuke. He can tell this was more than the pain one would feel when you lost a friend; this was something you'd feel when you lose your brother. The mind shattering pain of losing someone you've put years and years of unconditional love into,now fades from your warmth. Uzume was handling it just as he did, the pain swallowing her body as her chakra now begins to intensify. His hair was now a snowy white and he wore pale white robes. His eyes glancing at his daughter before taking his leave to bring forth the great moon of dreams.
Uzume felt Ayame tug onto her arm . She blinked once and saw Orochimaru and Taka surrounding Sasuke. Uzume locked her arms around his shoulders. Holding him tight.
"Please save him. I'm relying on you, because I'm restoring my chakra now." Uzume said. She can remember the childhood memories. The fights and playtimes they've had. The training they both had. Their love for Itachi. Now Uzume now knew the truth, Sasuke loved her for so long. He loved her enough to give his life for her. And that thought alone made her break inside. Just the thought of his death made her stronger. It made her study different techniques and train herself to be stronger than ever before.

"Sa-Sasuke." Her voice was a whisper, but the aching agony behind it was there. "You idiot, I could've figured something out. I..."

That was when everything was dark. A loud crack of lightning struck around her in a number of four ,leaving the final one to be a louder and bigger one.

Tobirama was shocked to feel the large chakra increase come from the girl before his eyes. Omi just miles away stood on her knees. Watching her daughter and her beloved friend.

Four beats of lightning struck to mourn her death. And those four reminded the Queen that she has nothing more. That she was nothing with out her beloved sister by her side.

"Uzume!" Her voice cracked with panick. She quickly ran towards her daughter and saw her dead purple eyes flowing with tears. Her body shaking in anger. Madara was behind them, watching. Watching what became of his daughter. The miniature version of himself.

O how she now hate this world before her now. How she loathe the light for taking her beloved friend away.
"I've seen those eyes before.. " He said, looking over at the young girl. She had finally let the boy go, and rose to her feet. Her body trembling.

And then her body changed. Her hair remained it's black raven color. Her pants now wore black with red scaling armor. Resembling that of a dragon. Her eyes mixed together into that of a dragon. Her Mask now on her hips. ..

And she was within darkness....

"I know those eyes. " A warm hand rubbed her shoulders. Making the girl turn around and spot a woman. Beautiful. Her eyes a crimson red,and her smile was twice as lovely than anything she had seen.
" You remind me of her: My sister. She loved Indra-chan dearly;and always gave those dangerous looks when provoked." The woman said. Uzume stared at the woman.

"Who are you?" She had asked.
"I came here to stop you. To be strong. I know what you've lost, Uzu-hime. " Her tone held sympathy. "I know what Ryuuki's been through. But her mistake was turning towards the darkness, and that's something I don't want from you. Not for your friend's sake!"

Uzume remained silent.

"Who are you? " She had asked. The woman grins.

"I am a number of things. A hero like you, a villain like your father. An ayakashi. A shinobi of higher decree. " Her voice was a soft tone. "I also wish to protect this world from Kaguya. If she gets her hands on this world - Everything will be doomed."

Uzume frowned. She knew of Kaguya. She was the grandmother of Indra and Ashura. She was an immortal woman, a woman whom was defeated once. By a woman whom Indra had loved as a sister. Her name was Kumiko.

"You're Kumiko-hime. "Uzume said. Kumiko nods.

"Kumi, " A voice called from the darkness. Uzume turned her head north and spotted a woman whom looked just Kumiko. Only with shorter hair and a stern yet beautiful expression on her face. "Time is limited. That boy has awoken . Just like you've ordered. "

Kumiko smiled. "Perfect. "

Uzume's eyes widen. Sasuke was alive. Why did Sasuke have to wake up now? Her deep thoughts began to come to life. Her hands were beginning to tremble.
"I wanted to take care of this myself! " she snapped. "I can do without him! "

"Don't be a fool, " The other woman snapped. Her tone adding more fire.
"You think you can handle the state of your father alone. He's preparing himself to become that of a God. "
Her crimson fire -like eyes burning deep into Uzume's Rinnegan. She can feel her the darkness in her soul being exposed to the fire.
"You're too weak to face him at this new prime of his. " The woman said, Kumiko placed a hand on the woman's shoulder and shook her head.
"That's enough, Ryuuki. " Her tone was like that of a gentle and stern mother. Uzume found herself wanting to learn tips that could raise Saizo on her own.
"Now, Uzume. " Kumiko held out her left hand, while Ryuuki held out her right. "We're lending you our chakra. Please save this world. "

Uzume held their hand with a firm grip. The darkness took over, and Uzume was waking up to Sasuke's face just inches away from her own.

Sasuke.. Her hands reaching out to touch him, but grew hesitant now.

"Sasuke, is Uzume awake? " she can hear Sakura call out.

"Yeah. " his tone we like icy on her skin. His eyes looking deep within her. almost to her dark twisting soul. "She's awake. "

"What's happened? " she asks, Sasuke stood up and watched her sit up. His eyes held something she didn't knew. He knew something she didn't.

"The Infinite Tsukuyomi is active. We're hiding in here for now. " Omichi explained. Uzume looked over at her mother and was relieved to feel her chakra within. But he relief turned to fear, as Uzume now pieced it all together.

"Saizo.. " Her little boy was trapped within the Tsukuyomi. Dreaming an endless dream.
"Sasuke-chan, you can rebuild your chakra now. I can protect everyone until you're healed. " Omichi said, Sasuke nods before noticing a green Susano'o hover over the purple one. Darkness surrounding them once more.
"Sasuke-kun. "Sakura was quick to rush to his aid, while Uzume watched in silence.Her crimson eyes scanning around the area.

"Are you fully healed Uzume? " Sasuke asked. The girl had nodded, before standing on her feet.

"No one told you to step in. " she snapped. Sasuke stood up and faced her.
"Last I checked, you were in danger and Madara was left open. " He argued.
"I had something up my sleeve to free myself! "She argued. Sasuke rolled his eyes.
"Well you weren't moving fast enough!" He snapped.
"Why don't you just butt out, this is my family business, not yours!" She practically yelled.
"Well, it's everyone's business when the world's at stake, Uzume! " Sasuke was raising his voice. "Stop being such a spoiled child and let's work together! "

"Uzume....don't.. " Her mother warned, but it was too late. Uzume's body was shaking. Her hand clenched into a fist as she punched Sasuke right on the jaw.

"You bastard! I've lost everything because of you! You've never understood the true meaning of loss until that night when Itachi killed our clan! You've had your family, I didn't. You've had a sibling, I didn't. You have people who love you, and... " Uzume's eyes were filled with tears. Aside from her son, Uzume really didn't have friends. She had no one to talk to and interact with.
"I truly have no one. I've lost the one person who mattered to me..."
"That's not true. " Sasuke said, while reaching out to hold her hands. Uzume pushed him away. "You have me and Saizo ,it can be just us three. A real family. "
Sakura's eyes were watering, as she watched Sasuke comfort Uzume. Kakashi frowned at the pain the girl was witnessing, and saw that she had wiped her eyes.
Do you not care at all about Sakura,Sasuke?

" It can't be that way. " Uzume said, " I'm not going to lie to my son. "

"As much as I would love for you both to discuss your problems," Omichi interrupted. Her hands clasping on both of their shoulders. " We have much bigger problems to deal with. Now apologize and make up -we have a world to save. "