Chapter One

When I was born I was weak, I was sick…sadly I had no idea for I only felt pain for sometime then it would stop but it always came back even now…..my mother was worried and scared for me yet my father didn't seem to care as much. I remember my mother holding me in her arms…..crying. My father glared daggers at me and said "This is our heir? How disappointing." I had no idea what that meant so I just giggled and held my small hands out to him hoping he would carry me, and at that moment I saw his eyes soften as he hesitated but picked me up and held me, I remember seeing his soft smile and for the moment I believed he was the nicest person on earth. I believed that he would protect me, that he would make the pain go away…I never knew what pain really was until I was abandoned it may have not been physical pain but it was much worse….What I did to deserve this is all I ever wondered.

16 years ago…

"Finally you're discharged from the hospital. Now let's go home and talk about that child's fate." A man said in a cold tone while he pushed a woman in a wheelchair. "Her name is Hinata so please address her as such Hiashi." The women retorted with an equally cold tone. Hiashi frowned but didn't reply to her comment; they walked out of the hospital and headed for their car, he helped her inside and started the engine as soon as he was also inside. The drive to their house was quiet except for the sudden giggles Hinata would make, her mother would look at Hinata and smile but her eyes always expressed sadness. As if Hinata had read her mother's emotions she stayed quiet and the rest of the ride home was silent.

At the Hyuga Household ….

Hinata was fed and was quietly falling asleep as her mother cradled her in her arms, around the time Hinata was finally asleep her mother worriedly watched over her. Hinata was diagnosed with Pertussis (Whooping Cough) she was alright now but her mother couldn't help but be worried for her. She wondered if her sickness would affect her future greatly but more importantly she knew Pertussis was fatal. Her thoughts were interrupted by a knock on the door. "Milady your husband requests your presence." a maid announced. The worried mother walked towards the door and opened it, "Thank you for informing me. May you please watch over my daughter and tell me if anything strange happens?" the mother asked kindly. The maid nodded and walked inside the room to look after Hinata.

The mother walked carefully into her husband's office to find him signing some paperwork. She sat across from him, her face full of worry but at the same time curiosity." What do you want to discuss about dear?" She asked a bit timidly." As I previously mentioned I would like to discuss about our daughter." The mother clenched her fists ready for what he was about to say. "She is far too weak; she cannot become an heiress with her current health." Hiashi said monotonously."She would be better off in an orphanage. She will only be a burden; no one will follow a leader that could falter at any time." He continued. The unfortunate mother was filled with rage at hearing this."No! We can't abandon our daughter! She was just born not too long ago and now and you immediately want to get r-rid of her? Never shall I allow this!" she hissed. Hiashi was a bit shocked at his wife's reaction; he had never seen her like that, she was usually calm and collected and now she's furious and clearly annoyed. He was shocked but that didn't mean he would show it instead he kept a straight face. "You have one day to bond with your daughter and then we leave her to someone else." he said. The mother was about to retort but she knew it was useless, Hiashi had made his decision and he would not just simply change it. Knowing luck was not on her side she exited the room with a heavy heart. That night the only noise that could be heard from the mansion was a baby and mother crying in unison.

It was a bright sunny morning, the birds were chirping as well as many flowers were blooming, yet it wasn't enough to brighten the dark mood in the Hyuga household. A certain misfortunate mother was feeling far from joy and implying she was depressed was certainly an understatement. It was more like she was feeling broken, crushed, and she had given up hope some time ago nevertheless she was going to bond with her daughter for the entire day and she would not waste anymore time sulking about it. She swiftly left her bedroom careful not to wake her cruel husband and quietly made her way to Hinata's room, she found Hinata sleeping peacefully and with a slight smile, the mother let a tear run down her cheek and she could feel her heart throbbing."It's my entire fault….I-I can't protect you like a mother should. My sweet gentle Hinata...I hope you can forgive me one day." The mother quietly muttered. She bent down and gave her daughter a kiss on her forehead, making Hinata suddenly wake the mother pulled away hoping she had not disturbed her daughter, much to her surprise Hinata only giggled and extended her tiny hand the mother smiled and let Hinata fiddle with her fingers. After Hinata stopped the mother stared at her for a long period of time until slowly backing away her eyes suddenly full of resolve."I'll be right back Hinata." She whispered. The mother had a plan, she dashed into her bedroom and changed her clothes making sure not to startle the other occupant in the room once she was done she ran downstairs into the kitchen and into her husband's office she found a small notepad and scribbled down a note she proceeded to rip the note off the notepad and stuff it into her pants pocket.

She placed on an average coat so she would not arouse any suspicions; she tied her long black hair into a loose ponytail and ran into Hinata's room once again. She grabbed Hinata and wrapped her tiny body in a blanket, she was about to leave the mansion until she realized she had forgotten something. "Damn I forgot to get money! Oh well I will just have to take some from Hiashi's wallet."She thought. While carrying Hinata on one of her arms she rushed upstairs and opened her bedroom door not expecting her grumpy husband to be standing on the other side and almost crashing into her, she yelped in surprise and clutched her shirt on where her heart should be. She made sure Hinata could not hear her."God dammit Hiashi! You almost gave me a heart attack, don't just pop up in my face like that!" she angrily whispered being positive that it was only audible to him. Hiashi nodded but stared at his wife with curiosity."Where are you going dressed like that?" he asked. "Since when do you care where I and my daughter go?"She said the tone of her voice was cold."Never mind I don't care." he responded.

As he passed by her she quickly grabbed his sleeve and tugged on it."Wait. I need money to buy Hinata something." she said. Hiashi looked at her with a confused expression but obliged and gave her some money. The mother thanked him and walked downstairs and through the door.

The mother and her child walked through the streets in search of something, when the mother spotted a jewelry store she smiled and walked inside. Once she left the store she dashed to a clothing store and bought Hinata new clothing. After shopping they went home realizing it was already afternoon, Hinata was fed and put to bed and as she slept her mother watched over her with a sad smile knowing that they would soon part, but not the way Hiashi had planned."Sleep well my daughter because the next time you wake you shall be with a whole new family…that happens to owe me a favor." She whispered to the air.