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Summary: During the Era of Warring States, the Hagoromo clan eventually allied with the Uchiha clan. As a show of good faith and loyalty, the eldest Hagoromo daughter was offered to the Uchiha heir. This is Mikoto's story. MadaraxOC. Rated M just to be safe.

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Prologue

It is unclear how the war began. Some say it was strife between two men over a woman; others say it was over a land dispute many years ago. People also claim that it dated far back to the Sage of Six Path's sons who disowned and divided the family. In any case, it was a war with no foreseeable end. Countless men, women, and children were sent to the front like lambs to the slaughter. The fighting was done in hopes of advancement for a shinobi's clan, if one clan overthrew another or joined forces, then they would be a power that couldn't be reckoned with.

That was the objective of the Hagoromo clan. It had become weak and desolate, unable to continue to fight and unable to produce quality shinobi to even stand a chance on the battlefield. Sickness and famine began to plague their homeland, medicine was fast become scarce, and any form of medical help was beyond reach. Envoys were sent to request aid to many neighboring clans, but the only response the Hagoromo clan received were their messenger's heads in hessian bags.

In an act of desperation, the leader of the clan, Gyoza Hagoromo, personally turned to a man both respected and feared.

Tajima Uchiha.

The Uchiha clan was considered one of the most powerful clans of the time, rivaled only by the Senju who lived across the river. Their main conflict was with each other, and they disregarded all other clans and settlements. No one dared stand up to the Uchiha or the Senju for fear of being destroyed. It was believed among many that both clans possessed an incredible amount of power and jutsu. Gyoza Hagoromo chose the Uchiha due to their bloodline limit, the Sharingan. Any Uchiha child, no matter if they were half-blood or quarter, would have the red eyes of hatred.

Tajima was an honorable man, and would not refuse an audience with a fellow clan leader. Hours were spent in the Uchiha main compound- where the main family lived. The meeting was supervised by Uchiha elders as well as Uchiha and Hagoromo shinobi. However, if things turned sour, Gyoza doubted that they would make it out alive anyway. Tajima could have his head on a pike and sent back to his village if he wanted to.

Tajima sipped his sake gingerly, eyeing Gyoza suspiciously.

"What do you have to offer, Lord Hagoromo?" he asked slowly.

Gyoza sighed inwardly; he knew this question was going to come sooner or later. He riddled around in his mind for days on end wondering what he could have to give the Uchiha in exchange for supplies and protection. No doubt Gyoza would bow to him and send any and all shinobi to fight for the Uchiha, it wasn't a good look for a clan leader to do such a thing, but when his clan and his family were in danger, he had to do anything to keep them safe.

"We are naturally skilled wind users. We can teach your clan many wind jutsus and we are experts with poisons." Gyoza replied to the Uchiha leader. He reached his hand and gently stroked his goatee stubble nervously. His tired old chocolate colored eyes glanced around the elders as the four of them whispered amongst themselves.

An elder spoke up, clacking his cane on the ground before doing so, to get everyone's attention. "With wind jutsus at our backs, our fire can only grow stronger. However,"

The elder coughed slightly, clearing his throat, and both Tajima and Gyoza rested their eyes on him.

"How can we be sure you won't turn on us once you've learned out secrets?" The elder questioned Gyoza. The rest of the elders murmured in agreement. The room shortly fell silent as the clan awaited Gyoza Hagoromo's response.

It was a response he didn't want to give, but it would ensure a solid alliance.

"I have four daughters," This caused Tajima to raise his dark, thin brows in interest. Gyoza continued, "My oldest will be of age five years from now."

"Tajima," the elder male piped up again, and the Uchiha leader respectfully turned to face his elder, "Your oldest son will be of age in four years' time. Once we have given our services to the Hagoromo clan, then they will repay us with a suitable bride for your son."

Tajima's thoughts instantly went to his oldest son. The news at the moment probably wouldn't faze the young Uchiha. Being fourteen, he was already starting to notice girls and what could be underneath their kimonos. Tajima thought he'd tell Madara of his agreement as soon as possible, so he would have four years to get any and all rowdiness out of his system before settling with one woman for the rest of his life.

Tajima's thoughts were cut short by another elder. "Do we want Hagoromo blood within the Uchiha? Why not keep the sharingan strong and pure?"

The Uchiha elder sighed, these elders were speaking from the days of sister-wives and inbreeding. This was a long, long time ago, and a seriously outdated ideal.

"The sharingan is the sharingan, as long as there is Uchiha blood in a child; they will possess the full strength of the red eyes." Tajima explained.

Gyoza felt a wave of relief at Tajima's response to the Uchiha elders; the fellow clan leader seemed interested in this union. He did have the desire to keep Uchiha blood pure, but that would eventually risk inbreeding and a weakening of the clan. Bringing in a new blood would mean new strengths, particular in wind based jutsus. Eventually, the Hagoromo clan would become a part of the Uchiha, and disappear altogether.

Tajima lifted his head and turned to the elders again, who all gave a single nod in unison. Turning back to the small, low table he and Gyoza were seated at, he reached out and picked up the warm bottle of sake, pouring some more into both of their cups.

"It is done then," Tajima lifted his sake cup and in turn Gyoza lifted his to match the height.

"Kampai!" the two clan leaders shouted before lifting their cups to their lips and allowing the warm liquid to flow down their throats.

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