Tai: Well, I finally got around to writing again, thanks to a very specific review from Yaoi Lover Of Hinata Hyuuga. I'm sure this first chapter will give away the pairing, so the other reviewers should also be pleased. This is merely the first chapter, and I know it's not long, but I'm getting there, and trust me there will be LOTS of fun.

Another thing, try to keep an open mind about this, and although it's not 'Oh my god it's soo fascinating' just yet, it will be. If you're not sure what I'm on about, just read my other Naruto fic :P

Anyway, onto the story!
Akamaru: Arf arf bark arf! (roughly translated: Tai don't own shit)

Chapter One: Inside Me

Neji groaned and rolled over in his sleep, his eyes squeezing even further closed than they had been, a strangled cry escaped his throat. Unbeknownst to him, underneath the pure white bandages that light green mark began to glow as the Hyuuga male continued to writhe in his sleep for several minutes before his lilac eyes shot open and he sat bolt upright in bed, panting heavily. He remained wide-eyed and panting for several seconds before the gentle glow of the seal on his forehead became more noticeable through the bandages, and he cried out in pain.

As his cries grew louder the glowing grew brighter and his head fell forwards, pale hands shooting up to the bandages and pulling roughly on them in an attempt to relieve the pain wracking his body. The rushed footsteps of another entering his room did nothing to soothe the teen's pain, the stern voice drenched in worry as a hand was placed on his shoulder.

"Neji, what's wrong?" the clam voice asked as the boy finally managed to rip away the bandages covering the Branch Family Seal across his forehead, brightening the glow it was emitting. Letting out an ear splitting scream, Neji collapsed back onto the bead, unable to hear the worried mutterings of the older Hyuuga next to him.

"Hinata, go and get Tsunade-sama, quickly!" he called, knowing his eldest daughter was the closest within earshot. The hurried steps out of the house informed him the young girl had gone to do as she'd been instructed while the clan head looked over the boy, his seal still emitting a faint glow. "Why of all people did it have to be him?" he muttered, watching the pained face of the younger.

The clicking of heels on wood caught his ear and he let out a sigh of relief, although his gaze remained trained fully on his nephew. With the glow from his seal finally gone, Hiashi activated his byakugan and let out a sigh, his suspicions confirmed.

"Tsunade-sama, there is a matter that I hoped wouldn't need to be brought to anyone's attention but my daughters for a few years at least, but it appears things are down for us. The Hyuuga clan has a darker side that we keep as quiet as possible, and it appears that unfortunately Neji has become the next vessel." Hiashi began, covering Neji gently in his blankets. "Hinata, you'll need to hear this also, we'll head to the conference room for this; there is less chance of being overheard there." Nodding, both females waited for the older Hyuuga to leave and followed him to the aforementioned room. It was dimly lit, and the two women sat across from the male, waiting to hear what he had to say.

"Now, the darker side of the Hyuuga clan is something we've kept secret for generations, and in some ways we're lucky it emerged in Neji, in others it's the worse thing that could've happened. As you know, all kekkei genkai have a disadvantage of some type, the Sharingan for example makes the user of it blind over time. The Hyuugas have a much different consequence – in those with the purest of our bloodline trait it is a possibility that a demon, which supposedly had our power hundreds of years ago, will emerge in such a person.

"This demon is a fairly uncontrollable beast that can and will take control of the clan member if given even the slightest opportunity, and in revenge attempt to destroy the clan. It appears that Neji has been given this terrible burden on hosting the demon, known only to us as the Ookami. The seal on his forehead should keep the beast at bay for a while, but its chakra is immeasurable and will eventually break the seal, leaving him to fight it on his own.

"The reason I have called you here, Tsunade-sama, is that if the demon manages to take control of Neji, our only course of action will have to be to kill him, which will require ninja more powerful than him. Not only that, but he will need to be placed under surveillance to ensure if this beast does take control it can be destroyed as quickly as possible." Hiashi informed them, remaining silent for several minutes as the two females processed the information.

"Neji will need to be informed of this, of course." Tsunade stated with a yawn, finally getting her head around the information. "What kind of demon are we dealing with here, and just how did it get into the clan?"

"There's a story the we keep quiet that the first members of the Hyuuga clan killed the demon and transplanted its eyes into their own bodies, and as such some of his blood was transferred too. The legend goes that part of the demon resides in every clan member, but it can only harness the body of someone with the strongest of our bloodline." Hiashi answered, barely glancing at Hinata who sat soaking in the information. "The demon itself is barely mentioned in the legend, but my grandfather told me when I was much younger it was a female wolf, although no one can actually confirm this."

"Father, are there any special precautions that will need to be taken?" Hinata finally questioned, her mind catching up with the information. "None that I know of." Hiashi admitted, "But when Neji wakes up we'll definitely have to explain this to him in a calm manner. For now, I suggest we all get a bit more rest."

With a nod, Tsunade stood to leave, "I'll organise a small group ANBU to keep an eye on him tomorrow morning, I'm sure until then you'll be able to handle him on your own." With that comment, the aging blonde left the compound, and Hinata left the room without a word, checking in on Neji before slipping into her own room to sleep.

At breakfast the following morning, Neji couldn't bring himself to eat. Hiashi had asked for the younger male to go to his study the second he awoke and informed him of the situation, a situation the boy found frightening. Little frightened the Hyuuga prodigy but this…this was something he'd never thought he'd have to deal with. Ever.

"Tsunade will have a team of ANBU watching you, Neji. Do not try to evade them, it's for your own protection." The words echoed in his mind endlessly, threatening to overwhelm him. The Hyuuga prodigy sat staring at the bowl in front of him, barely recognising the concerned stares he was receiving from his slightly younger cousin.

Tai: Well, nothing that interesting just yet, but I promise there's more coming (and I'll try to make the next installment longer)