This chapter is dedicated to TvonUchiha! Happy reading!

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Mi Ho pov:

Its been two days since I helped Madara. I sneaked in some medicine for him and asked the healer not to tell anyone about it. But after that, I haven’t seen him.

I had heard that he went out to fight the war against the Senjus just like always. I don’t really know if the time I spent telling him to follow his heart did anything but I was actually hoping that he would agree to the peace treaty. I know that I told him that I wouldn’t judge his decision, but having a peace treaty was really tempting. After all, I would be with Hashirama, Tobirama and Madara and since I enjoyed everyone’s company, it would be a good decision.

I had been taking my free time to get back on my workout and my dance because the next performance date had already been set. Unfortunately since I was limited on fashion stores here, ii had to stitch my own clothes. I had asked for different colored clothes as well as dyes since I couldn’t find the patterns that I wanted on the fabric. Besides, I couldn’t find anyone who knew how to stitch the clothes the way I wanted them and it was quite a hassle to explain the designs to them.

Of course, I was no fantastic tailor. I messed up the first few clothes because my stitching ability wasn’t really great. Either the stitches were too loose or not in a straight line. I even poked my fingers with the needle a million times and I had bandages on almost all fingers. Since I realized I was very prone to these pricks, I put on thimbles on all fingers of my left hand to make sure I didn’t prick myself again.

Besides that, my cell phone has zero signal here. Its nothing new, but the problem is that I haven’t been able to receive any of the videos of the dances we have recorded ever since I came to this world. The only form of communication I have is when I use the hologram bracelet. I guess my sisters have figured that out too so they mentioned it last time we spoke. And so the date for the next dance was given to me when we saw each others as holograms.

“Ouch darn it!” I yelled as I pricked my palm this time. I clenched my jaw but I shut my eyes and let out a deep breath through my nose to calm down. I put down the needle and sighed. I rubbed my eyes that were burning from concentration so much on stitching. They were hot and tired.

I got up from the floor and walked to the bathroom. I opened the tap and splashed my face with some cool water. I looked at myself in the mirror. My eyes were slightly red. Maybe I should take a break for a while. A walk in the garden would be relaxing or perhaps I could go see Tajima san. After our discussion over dinner the other day, I hadn’t spoken to him. I usually avoided him actually….eating meals by myself. Maybe I was being a bit rude….

“Mio dono!” I heard someone call me from the room and I walked out of the bathroom. I saw a boy about 10-12 years old sitting on one knee and with his head down. “Yeah?” I asked and he looked up. “Madara sama has returned. He wishes to see you.” He said and I blinked. She he was back? He’d been gone two days this time; I wonder how things went.

I smiled and nodded and went to put away the things I was using. I didn’t want anyone to accidentally step on the needle and get hurt if they came into my room. Well, ninjas wouldn’t get hurt even if they did step on it, it was more for myself.

“So, how old are you?” I asked the boy. “I am 13 years old.” “Wow, you’re really young! Did you fight in the war too?” He narrowed his eyes at me and I frowned in confusion. “I am not young. I should have joined the front lines last year itself. I would appreciate it if you do not insult me Mio dono.” He said and I held up my hands in defeat. “Relax relax! Wow, you’re just as hot headed as the others, aren’t you? Its not common from where I come from so I meant it as a compliment.” I smiled and he looked away.

I shook my head and stood up. “Okay, take me to Madara.” I said and he nodded and stood up. He walked out of my room and I followed him silently.

Hitsuro pov: [boy]

So this is the girl who can predict danger. She looked pretty ordinary to me. Even her chakra was pretty lame....then again, half I it had been sealed off as I had heard.

What was with her? She had said I was really young when she spoke to me. I was already 13...and I was a year late in joining the battle team. I had yet to awaken my sharingan and I had aimed to become just like Madara sama. Madara sama had awakened his sharingan when he was 11. And I was late in not just that, but also in being able to fight the war along with Madara sama.

Besides, I didn't like Mio dono. I didn't like her friendly attitude. It was suspicious. And I hated the fact that it was because of this kind of person that my sister's chance at being able to get into the main family had been ruined! If only this person didn't exist…Aimi would have been happy. But now, she was being guarded by three people because she had tried to hurt Mio dono.

Aimi had lost it. She was so broken now. She was my sister and I wouldn’t forgive anyone who made her this way!

I glanced back at Mio dono and almost regretted what I thought. She was looking at the gardens as she walked and she was calm. Unlike my sister, she didn't show any signs of excitement to be with Madara sama nor did she show any nervousness. Had they already become so close that she didn't fear him? No...wait. I heard that she was the rebellious type. Madara sama had punished her several times but she didn't stop being a person who talked back to him. Looks like it was the same way even now.

We reached Madara sama's room and I got down on one knee in respect. I knocked on the door and heard an annoyed grunt from inside. Mio dono sighed and slid open the door. I watched her closely, curious about her reaction. She clenched her jaw and resisted from,letting out a sound when she saw Madara sama. I too took a chance to look at him and my eyes went wide. Madara sama was injured! There was a big gash on his shoulder and multiple scratches all over his body. He was shirtless and I could see the trails of blood run down his body as it oozed out from his wounds.

Mio dono sighed and stepped in. "You're injured again." She said calmly and I fisted my hands in anger. "You b**** talking so cooly when Madara sama is injured!! Madara sama, I....!!" Mio dono looked at me and held a hand out signaling me not to say anything. I glared at her but she just smiled in return. "Thank you for bringing me here." She touched the top of my head and I resisted from slapping her hand away.

She let go and walked into the room and slid the door closed behind her. I stood up clenching my fists as I glared at the door. Madara sama hadn't dismissed me, so I waited outside the door for further instructions. I could hear shuffling in the room and Mio dono walked to Madara sama.

"I'll take it that you don't want to call the healer this time either." I heard her muffled voice. I was curious to know what they were talking about so I leaned in closer to the door. I had masked my chakra so that they didn't know I was there. It was a special ability that I had and even Madara sama wouldn't be able to detect me.

"So, how was the battle?" She asked but Madara sama didn't answer. It was silent for a few minutes and Madara sama finally spoke. "I agreed to sign the peace treaty with the Senjus." I narrowed my eyes. So it was finally decided? Lots of people were hoping for the peace treaty but I supported Madara sama. I was against it 100%. And now even Madara sama had accepted?! I was sure that is what Mio dono wanted too. After all, she was with the Senjus before Madara sama brought her here. I was sure of it since she didn't like being in the Uchiha compound when she first came. Her distaste was apparent.

She was probably going to jump in joy and tell Madara sama that she was so happy. Tch! Those Senju b *******!

"I see. What made you take that decision?" I was surprised that she neither sounded happy or sad. She was neutral and it confused me. "I don't know. Spur of the moment, I suppose." Madara sama replied and hissed. "Sorry....but you'll have to bear the stinging for a while." After that it was silent.

"Hatsuro, I believe its rude to eavesdrop on people's conversations." I heard Madara sama say in a low threatening voice. I stiffened. How did he know I was still here? I had concealed my chakra! Or perhaps....I underestimated his ability. After all, he was our leader. I cursed under my breath and bowed. "Forgive me Madara sama. I will take my leave now." I glared at the door still angry at what Mio dono had done to my sister. I'll get her back for it sometime. But for now, I'll let it pass.

Mi Ho pov:

"Eavesdropping huh?" I laughed softly as Madara looked out the window with an annoyed scowl. I was wrapping the cut on his arm and I had finished taking care of the other wounds. He was pretty much covered in bandages today and it was like he was wearing a shirt made of bandages.

I shook my head and finished tying the bandage. I put it down and looked at him. He still didn't look at me and I looked out of his window to see what he was looking at. There wasn't anything specific I could find and I decided to break the silence. "You said you agreed to the peace treaty. Do you regret it?" I asked him and we looked at each other.

In one way, I was happy about Madara's decision because the fighting was ending and more people wouldn't get hurt. But seeing him in confusion made me feel bad. I don't know why, but I wanted him to be happy about the decision he had taken. Seeing him with this look of regret, even though it was very faint....it made my chest feel tight. I had come to understand his doubts and even if it was indirectly, I wanted to help him be happy. I wanted to see him smile and tease me like he used to when Izuna was alive. I missed that Madara.

He didn't answer my question nut he just watched me. Yet again I felt pained by the doubt in his eyes. I moved closer to him and hugged him around the neck. I closed my eyes and felt him place a hand on my back as he rested his chin on my shoulder. "I wont blame you if you regret this." I said softly. I felt him tighten his hold and he turned his head hugging me tighter. "It was Hashirama's fault. I lost my composure and I couldn't beat him. That fool...."

I pulled away and looked at him. "So you didn't want this?" "I don't know, dammit!" He yelled and let me go. He clenched his jaw and looked out the window again. I cupped his cheeks and made him look at me. He glared and I furrowed my brows. We didn't move but I stiffened and my eyes went wide when he suddenly grabbed the back of my neck and pulled me forward. He connected his lips with mine roughly, tilting his head and parting his lips a little.

I was shocked at what he did so suddenly. My hands were still on his cheeks and he used his other hand to bring me closer to his body. I blinked out of my daze but I didn't have the energy or the will to pull away. I couldn't help but like the warmth and the sudden heat it shot through my body. His scent hit me hard and I felt dizzy. My eyes fluttered close and I wrapped my arms around his neck.

I couldn't control myself anymore. My mind was telling me to stop but I just couldn't. My body was moving on its own and I parted my lips as well to return the strange yet amazing passion I was getting from him. He wrapped his arms around me fully and I grabbed his hair in my hands.

Madara groaned and nibbled my bottom lip. He didn't deepen it and he pulled away after licking my bottom lip. It looked like he was hesitant to deepen the kiss and make it serious and honestly, I was glad he didn't deepen it. My mind was already mushy with the simple yet passionate kiss he had suddenly given me, if he had deepened it with his tongue....I don't know what would have happened.

My heart was pounding and my eyes went wide realizing what I had just done. Heat rushed to my cheeks and I pulled my arms away from his neck. I tried to push away from him, but he didn't let me go. His arms around me tightened and he brought my face close to him. Our noses were touching and I was sure my heart would break out of my ribs. Madara was smirking and I shivered as he ran his tongue over my bottom lip in a feather touch.

"You didn't resist this time." He said smugly and I blushed even harder. "T-that's because you caught me off guard!" I defended and he chuckled. "Oh? Then shall we give it another try?" He smirked playfully and I struggled in his hold. I pushed on his shoulders and he let me go. I landed with an 'uff' on my back and I rubbed my back. "Aaah...appo [that hurt]" I mumbled and looked at Madara.

Madara lost his smirk and he was watching me now. I cleared my throat and sat up straight. He looked away from me and I frowned at the sudden change in the atmosphere. "The peace treaty signing is in two days. I feel like I don't have anything to look forward to." He said and I sighed. I placed my cool hands on my warm cheeks trying to get the blush to fade. "Since you made the decision, you should look forward to the peace treaty, don't you think?"

He got up and walked to the cupboard. He got out a shirt but struggles to put it on. I sighed and got up as well. I walked to him and helped him with the shirt. He hissed but finally got it over his head. Even though he had kissed me so suddenly, I couldn't say I didn't like it. It was very different than the time with Tobirama and it felt so....amazing.

Had I unconsciously grown feelings for him in this short time I had been here? After we had agreed to get along, I looked forward to spending time with him. I noticed his presence more often. I worried for him. Perhaps I was falling for this complicated person.

But I knew it was wrong. The kind of worlds we lived in was too different. The kind of lives we lived was different. The goals we had were different. So how could two people with so many differences possibly be together? Besides, I had also told Tobirama before. Someday I would return to South Korea. To my world where ninjas and Madara didn't exist. If I accepted these feeling now, it would hurt later wouldn't it?

But I couldn't just leave it either. I couldn't run away and pretend not to love him....not with the longing that I felt now.

I snapped out of my thoughts realizing that I was staring at Madara. He was watching me curiously and I smiled. "Get some rest. I have to get back to stitching my clothes for the next dance too." I was about to turn away but I stopped. I knew I had to close off my heart to these forbidden feelings but just once more, even if it was barely for a moment, I wanted to feel it again.

I turned back to Madara. I held his arms and stood on my toes. I closed my eyes and kissed his lips gently. He stiffened, probably not expecting what I just did but he lifted his arms and held me as he kissed back. I pulled away before he could tilt his head and deepen it because I just wanted to remember the gentle sweetness of this moment and not let it get any harder to forget. I pulled away and wriggled out of his grasp quickly.

I smiled and he watched confused. "This is the last time, Madara. Because we both know that this is forbidden and not possible. Someday, I will return home and this will have to end. So....I'm ending this before we get hurt. Good night." I bowed and walked out of his room, closing the door behind me. I walked to my room and shut myself in. I sat near the window and looked at the crescent moon lost in thought and still feeling the gentle kiss we just shared.

I had run away from the possibility of falling in love completely. But....I had done the right thing.....right?

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