The Uchiha Princess

Chapter - 1

Third person's Pov (before the massacre)

Sasuke sat on Itachi's shoulder, holding his legs so Sasuke won't fall off as he walked back home. Sasuke looking around fascinated as a child of his age would be with everything that is new to him. Occasionally asking Itachi about something and Itachi trying his best to explain it to his baby brother. As soon as they reach their home, they instantly know someone is invited to their home, as they notice their mother running around the house fixing everything to perfection. She turns towards them as soon as they announced their arrival. Sasuke and Itachi stiffened knowing very well, what comes next.

"What is this?! You both are dirty, they'll be here any minute!!" She panicked over them. Usually, when Mother says any minute, it usually means they still have a couple of hours. "Mother, I'll get Sasuke and myself cleaned up and ready, don't worry" Itachi replied calmly. "Put on your best clothes, today is an important day, hurry up!!" she said and went back to fixing everything, again.

"Okay, Little brother, time to get you cleaned up" Itachi poked his little brother's forehead. They went to the bath, cleaned and dressed, before moving back down. Their mother looked at them, checking for any errors, finding none, she asked them to be seated but they insisted on helping her out, so they did, making sure everything was prepared and ready for when needed.

"What's important today, Mom?"  Asked Sasuke.

"You'll see, sweetheart" their mother smiled at him softly. 

"My lady, there has been a last-minute change, Lord has asked for you and the young princes, in the ceremonial shrine." The messenger delivered the request and disappeared.

As they reached there, they saw a family sitting in front of the lord father, the announced their arrival, Itachi and Sasuke greeted the family respectfully while they did the same.

"My lady, this is my daughter, Makaira"

Sasuke took notice of the little girl near his age, as she gracefully bowed to them and paid her respect to the clan leader's family. "Good evening, it is an honour to meet you all." Long Dark hair, porcelain skin, but instead of their clan's usual dark eyes, she had dark green eyes. She wore a traditional kimono, with Uchiha clan symbol on the back.

"A well-mannered child you have there, Yuki"

"Thank you, my lady"

After the introduction, the conversation was carried out by the adults about various topics, occasionally asking the younger ones a question or two. Itachi, is very mature for his age, instantly realized what was going on, 'miai', but was it for him or Sasuke, it was still not clear. It is common to have a younger bride, but the aim of this miai was still not clear to him, in deep thought. He didn't notice when the adults asked Sasuke and Makaira to go around and play when he did, it was clear to him that this miai was for Sasuke and not him.

He could see the two kids clueless of what was actually happening. As their parents continued to discuss their compatibility for the future. Since it's the first meeting there is still time before they would decide the future of their children. 

They both seem to enjoy themselves in each others company, they decided to play games, running around with the sound of the laugh that seem to be contagious seeing how everyone present there couldn't stop the smile that grew on their face, with a small laugh that escapes them while looking at their children playing around.

"How about this, you let your daughter stay in the main household, you can surely come and go as you please, so we can see if she's suitable for Sasuke. Or Itachi." Despite his exterior calm and composed facade, internally he seems to panic, he didn't wish to be betrothed or be stuck on any kind of tangles that could come in between his duty.

Itachi kept calm and looked towards the two children playing around, laughing without any care of what is going on here with the adults. A small smile on his face when he saw the happiness on his little brother's face.

Soon, it was time to go, the families bid farewell to each other, deciding that from tomorrow Makaira would be staying with the main branch of the family and would start academy with Sasuke to see if this was a good decision but Itachi knew this marriage is as good as confirmed. They called the kids back, Makaira bid the family farewell sweetly, while Sasuke did the same.

When they reached home, they changed into more comfortable clothes and their father decided to call it a night. Their mother decided to linger back and help Sasuke get ready for bed when Sasuke asked: "Will we go to see Makaira again?"

"Actually, she will be staying with us from tomorrow"

"Really?!" The little kid's excitement seems to bust out as he jumped up to his mother's lap.

"Yes, really."

"Does that mean I can play with her whenever I want?" The child's level of excitement was now beyond measurable.

"Of Course," their mother said as she placed him under his covers, tucking him in. She kissed him on his forehead and let him sleep. Soon Sasuke was asleep, Itachi took this opportunity to talk to his mother as there were hundreds of thing running through his head.

His mother knew what was troubling him better than his father did, she gently caressed his head, massaging his head, making him sigh in content. "It was your father's decision." She said after some time. "Sasuke or me?" Itachi asked his mother getting straight to the point, knowing there is no way he could convince his father otherwise. She leaned down to kiss his forehead and smiled, "Your father hasn't decided it yet. But I think he wanted it to be you but since Sasuke is to be the next leader of this clan. I suppose, only your father knows who"

"So, why this? Why now??"

"So, Sasuke would start taking his role seriously, or even better your father hopes you might decide to take the role of the Uchiha clan's leader, at least I was able to find a girl who would suit you two"

"You know, I do not wish to be married in such way so soon"

"I know, my child, I know."

With that his mother carefully got up and out of their room, retiring for the night. Itachi laid there, thinking, re-thinking and thinking again. Wondering if the decisions he took were the right ones but there is no way to be sure. He took a deep breath and sighed, looking beside him, his little brother sleeping soundly, unaware of the world around him. That made Itachi smile, he gently kissed his little brother's forehead. Silently hoping that he would always be able to keep his little brother like this. But this is the ninja world, his brother has far too much to learn and understand, but there is time for that, till the time comes, Itachi swore he would always protect him and keep him safe from the ways of this world, no matter what it took.

With those promises, he closed his eyes, deciding to sleep rather than paying this too much mind he would just have to wait and see. He had a feeling the next few weeks are going to be entertaining for him as well as stressful.
 
The next morning, Sasuke was up and running around earlier than usual, the reason being Makaira would come to his home today, meaning he will have a person his age to play with him all day. Sasuke did his morning routine, dressed up and was ready to play when she comes. Which was amusing for the other members of the household. He would constantly ask the time and would glance at the door, waiting for the moment when she would enter the house and he could take her to play with him.

Itachi had to literally catch him and keep him caged since he was running around so much and making everyone feel rather anxious. "Nii~, please let me go~" Sasuke whined, wiggling around trying to escape his brother's arm that has kept him caged, giggling while doing so. Itachi chuckled and let him down.

There was another messenger, "My Lady, they have arrived." And waited for further instructions, which was given to him instantly. "Invite them inside!"

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A/n: So what do you think? Sasuke or Itachi?? I haven't decided yet.

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Unwritten_Angel