The Uchiha Princess

~.Chapter - 5.~

It had been a few months now, things have been going on like usual, Makaira managed to Solve the whole puzzle box in two days and she had gotten her brother's katana and many other things in it and after going through it all, she knew that she won't go after Donzo anytime soon, yes, Shishu didn't want her to revenge him but it's not just for him, a man like donzo can never be trusted and she was sure she would find a perfectly good reason for her to kill him but she would keep her brother's wish and live as he wanted her to and not let hate cloud her heart. Today, for some reason i was feeling different, i couldn't pinpoint it but it felt like something was to happen. I was worried as Sasuke still hasn't come back from the academy but since Lady Uchiha said that i should take some time for myself, I went out to train and now i was on my way back home when I met Itachi.

"What are you doing here so late?" he asked. He looked different. I couldn't describe what was different, but he was definitely not like usual. I looked into his eyes, he looked pained but determined as he had figured out something.

"I was training, nii-san" I replied confused, still trying to figure him out.

"Makaira, I want you to go home now, go to my room and wait there until I get you. No matter what you may hear, do not leave my room, ok?" he asked, looking at me urgently. I nodded and hurried to get home. I ran into Itachi nii's room without paying attention to Lord Uchiha, who ignored me anyway and closed the door.

For a long time, nothing happened. Then She heard the first screams. What's happening out there? She hid under Itachi Nii's desk, covering herelf with Itachi's blanket and pressing her hands against her ears, her eyes closed tightly. Spasmodically, I did not try to think about what was happening outside and pressed my hands harder against my ears. I didn't know how long I lay there until the blanket and one hand were gently removed from my ear.

"Makaira" I heard Itachi's voice.

I opened my eyes and looked at Itachi nii-san.

He looked battered. Although he was not physically injured, I could see slight traces of tears on his cheeks. Though his expression said nothing, his eyes reflected pain and grief, looking into his eyes, i knew, as much as i was scared, i wanted to be brave in front of nii-san. I wiped away the tears in my eyes and hugged him. He needed it at that moment.

"It's okay, Itachi nii-san. Do it" I said looking up at him smiling, taking a step back so I'm standing in front of him. I may not understand it all but i knew it isn't easy for Itachi Nii-san and i wanted to make him less sad. He fell on his knees, hugging me tightly as tears flow freely from his eyes. I hugged him back, moving a little back to wipe his eyes and i poked his forehead as my brother and Itachi Nii-san always did to me. "Not here, Come with me," He said standing up holding forth his hand, i took it without a second thought. Itachi nii-san led me downstairs and into the dining room where Lord Uchiha and Lady Uchiha were, laying dead. I took a deep breath, my head snapped towards the door as I heard Sasuke's scream. 

Itachi kneeled down In front of me "Take care of yourself and Sasuke. Be there for each other, keep each other safe and protected. Sasuke can never know the truth. Promise me. Will you do that for me? " He pleaded. I nodded. "I will, i promise."

"Forgive me for doing this but it has to be done" Itachi whispered as Sasuke's footsteps drew close. I gave Itachi one last smile and turned as Sasuke entered, "Sasu-!" I couldn't finish it as i felt a sharp pain piercing through me, i grasped a breath as i looked back at Itachi whose Katakana had stabbed me. "Makaira!! " I heard Sasuke scream, I choked my breath as i fell down, vision darkening as the pain started to fade into nothing.

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The medics arrived at the clan compound to see the horrifying sight in front of them, they shooked themselves out of it and started searching for any survivors but as they started to check each household, they started to lose hope if they would find any or not. They were checking each and everybody for any signs of life but each they checked was dead. The neared the main household of the clan to see more blood and body. They saw the little boy and noticed that HE WAS STILL BREATHING! They quickly rushed to him and checked for his vitals, sighing when they found out he was alive but unconscious.

One of the medics went inside the household to see three more bodies there, He checks the adults, No signs of life, they were hit straight through the heart, no way they would have survived that. The medic then moved towards the body of a small girl, as he pressed his fingers on her pulse point and he gasped as he noticed a small pulse, it was small but there was a slight chance that she might make it through. He called for the others, cause this one needed to be taken to the hospital as soon as possible.  He started to perform her medical nin-jutsu that would act as a basic aid to hold it till they get her to the hospital.

The medics rushed in, they picked her up and got her to the hospital as soon as they can. The boy will make it, but they were not sure if the girl might make it or not, she had lost blood but there was still a little hope. She might just make it. The medics started to work on her instantly, it has been hours, the damage was more than expected, she had lost a lot of blood! She was slipping away, they tried harder and managed to keep her alive but they were not sure if and when she might wake up, she had taken up more damage then expected. The medics sighed, as they went to take a break. There are guards assigned in front of the doors of both the Uchihas. The only survivors of the Uchiha clan massacre.

It took weeks Sasuke months to recover and gain consciousness again. But when he did it was like he had turned off his emotions, no longer the bright and cheerful child he once was. Sasuke, now, was alone. He spent the first few days after the massacre wandering his family's compound, reflecting on the people who were now gone, killed by Itachi. Sasuke decided to do what Itachi had instructed and dedicated his life to vengeance, having no other interest than bringing about Itachi's death. He threw himself into his studies at the Academy, making no efforts to form friendships and ignoring all of the girls' attempts to gain his affection. This went on, he was called again for a check-up, since his wounds were more psychological than physical, he would be given sessions with the medical nins to get better which he thought as useless.

"Sasuke, how are you feeling today?"

"Hn" The Uchiha replied.

The medic sighed and then thought of something "Come with me" standing up and walking out. Sasuke got up and followed the man, just wanting to get this done with. They walked through hallways towards a rather empty one and entered a room which was being guarded by two Ambu. Sasuke entered and he was shocked to see Makaira, she looked like as if she was sleeping, there were so many things she was hooked up to. Sasuke felt so happy to see that she was alive. He went near her, holding her hand tried to wake her up. "Makaira!" He said. This was the first time in a long time, Sasuke had shown any kind of emotional reaction towards anything.

"She is in a coma." The medic informed Sasuke.

"Coma?"

"She is alive but not awake, we don't know when she will wake up"

"But she will, right?"

"We'll do our best to "

"Can I come to meet her every day?" Sasuke asked, even if they told him no, he would come to meet her anyway.

"Sure." The medic replied, this was the longest conversation Sasuke held with him, maybe, this might help him open up to him. Sasuke nodded thankfully towards him and sat down at the chair beside the bed and looked at the girl as if to make sure this was not a dream. The medic went back to his duties, leaving Sasuke in the room. Sasuke stayed there the whole evening as the sky grew darker and stars were now shining bright.

Sasuke went up to the window and moved the curtains, moonlight shined bright and so did the stars. He went back to the chair and sat down holding Makaira's hand, watching the stars together as they did always before all this happened.

He didn't forget his promise...

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