(Himeko's pov)
My mother had me dressed in a plain navy blue kimono that fell to my knees, which had a lighter blue obi tied around it and my hair done right before she sent me off with my father. I wasn't too sure where we were going but I just followed.
My father held my hand as we walked through the Uchiha compound.
People waved and said hello to us, some even stopped us and tried cuddling with me but father told them we were in a hurry. Finally letting my curiosity take over, I asked.
"Papa where are we going?"I looked up to see my father's face. He didn't look down at me as he continued walking. "We're going to the Main branch's family for a meeting." he answered in a gruff voice. I looked back down and stayed silent after that.
'It must have to do with why father has had me train so vigorously... as well as the war' I thought in my head. My father has pushed me to train hard even though I'm only 4.
The shinobi war was still present in our world and although we were somewhat safe in the walls of Konoha.....I've still caught glimpse of enemy shinobi coming near and being killed in an instant.
We made it to the Main branch family home in a few minutes. This was my first time here, although I was somewhat familiar with the family. My father knocked on the door as we patiently waited outside. The door slid open to show a smiling Mikoto Uchiha, wife to Fugaku Uchiha.
"Ah, Hoshi welcome! Fugaku is in his study please come in." she welcomed as she stepped inside. He and I both bowed before walking in.
"Hello Mrs. Uchiha." I said respectfully with a bow after taking off my shoes. She cooed and hugged me close to her while rubbing her cheek against mine.
"You're so adorable Himeko! You're such a good girl! I told you, call me Mikoto!" She said happily while sparkles surrounded her. I giggled and nodded to say I understood.
"Himeko," my father's voice broke me and Mikoto's little moment. I turned to face his normal stern face. "Behave," he ordered. My smile slowly fell. I nodded with a blank face. He then walked away from us and I watched his back fade down the hall.
I feel like my father is never proud of me and sometimes it hurts to think that it just might be true. I was pulled out of my thoughts when Mikoto patted my shoulder and bent down to my height.
"Don't worry Himeko, your father was always like that even in the Academy, it just means he cares and is worried," she said with a reassuring smile. I put on a small smile of my own just to make her happy. She seemed to fall for it as she straightened up and grabbed my hand.
"Now c'mon! I have someone I want you to meet." she chirped as she skipped with me to their back yard.
When we got outside I saw two boys playing around. One looked to be my age while the one boy seemed to be a year older. "Itachi, Shisui come here!" Mikoto called, still holding my hand. The two boys stopped playing and looked at me.
I blushed slightly when I made eye contact with the boy who had slightly long hair. I hid behind Mikoto, taking my hand from hers to grasp her clothes. She laughed slightly and patted my head. "Don't worry they won't hurt you." she assured.
I gulped and slowly made my way to the front. The 2 boys stood before us, both wore polite and welcoming smiles. We were on the patio like structure still while they were on the ground so I was higher then them.
"Who is this Aunt Mikoto?" the older boy asked.
"This is Hoshi and Ami's daughter, Himeko. Himeko this is Shisui and my son Itachi." Mikoto introduced. I slightly bowed while saying, "Nice to meet you," before standing straight.
Shisui smiled warmly at me. "Nice to meet you too. I'm Shisui and this is Itachi. If you need anything just ask me." he winked. I giggled with slightly warmed cheeks and nodded. Itachi also let out a small smile making me blush a bit harder. "It's a pleasure." he said respectfully.
Mikoto made a slight squeal making us look up at her confused while Shisui laughed along with her. "You two watch over Himeko while I go make some lunch." Mikoto instructed calmly the boys with a wave before she left.
"Do you know how to play ninja?" Shisui asked me. I nodded excitedly making both boys laugh.
"Would you like to play?" Itachi asked with his hand out to me. I looked at his hand then at the 2 boys. Strangely I felt a strong pull to them making me feel warm inside. I nodded with a smile and took his hand.
We spent the next hour playing until we had to take a break and eat the lunch made by Mikoto. We all got familiar with each other and i slowly became close to the 2 boys. In the middle of our conversations my father came out. His aura caused everyone to be silent.
"Come with me." he ordered while walking away.
I stood up and bowed to the boys before following my father into the room him and Fugaku had been talking for the last hour and a half.
When we got in the room i sat before Fugaku on my knees with my father on my left side. I put on the emotionless facade that my father had made me learn how to obtain in case i was put into a dire situation while my hands were on my lap.
I bowed to Fugaku before meeting his eyes.
"Your father tells me you obtain exceptional ninja skills at such a young age. What're your chakara types?" Fugaku quickly questioned me.
"Lightning, Fire, and Wind." I answered bluntly. He grunted while closing his eyes.
"......I have a mission for you. This will be given to you by not only me but as well as your father and the entire clan," he said seriously. I kept a cold face on.
"You are to become a tool that will protect Itachi. You'll ensure that nothing happens to him. The future of the clan is with that boy. If he were to be injured or killed then the clan will lose all hopes of our plans coming to fruition and we will be destroyed, " he explained.
I didn't say anything as I slightly looked down.
'So even Itachi's fate has been decided....and I'm only part of the puzzle to ensure such fate takes action..' I thought amused at the Uchiha's little chess game.
I looked back up. "I understand sir. But I have only one request." I said.
Fugaku and my father looked at me slightly interested. "And what would that be?" Fugaku asked.
"Itachi isn't to know about this plan and also if perhaps in the future he doesn't wish to take part in your plan....then all consequences will fall on me and I will handle them personally in my own way," I said demandingly .
Fugaku let out a amused snort while my father looked at me like I was crazy demanding such thing.
"You're quite smart and outspoken for someone your age. Even though I doubt such thing will happen, what could you possibly offer me to ensure that I'll allow such things to happen ?" he asked.
I sighed slightly.
"I was hoping you wouldn't ask. But if you can't agree with my terms....then I'll be wiling to kill myself, but not before using the Mangekyo to control the whole clan." I threatened. My father and Fugaku looked at me wide eye. My father knew I had the sharigan, but not the Mangekyo.
"Impossible!" Fugaku gasped. I closed my eyes slowly and then snapped them open to show my red eyes in the form of Mangekyo. "How did you obtain that eye..." Fugaku asked seriously.
I turned my sharigan off.
"It would be impossible to keep a child from watching their clan die right outside the walls of the village sir." I answered hinting him my answer. He regained his composure.
"You have a deal child. Now leave. "he ordered. Me and my father bowed before walking outside.
Don't you agree that life is the most ironic thing?