Chapter One
Sanctuary
This is my first posted fanfic ever, so please no hating it! T^T
I Don't own naruto, Kishimoto does.
nor do i own the song lullaby, by Creed(great song)
AND WE'RE OFF!
Many days as she walked through the village Hinata stopped and stared at the empty apartment, the one that had once belonged to her love, Naruto. Often she would sit on the porch thinking about what could have been between them.
"Why couldn't i have told Naruto how I felt when he was here?" she mumbled. Hinata was hurting, her heart ached thinging about the blonde ninja that had so often visited her dreams.
Hinata's father had been elated to hear that Naruto had left Konoha, and even more so that he would be gone for quite a while. it was no secret that Hiashi detested the boy.
Hinata had run away again after another heated argument with her father. She sat quietly sheding silent tears on the porch.
Nobody had ever thought to look for Hinata there, despite knowing of the huge she had on Naruto. Infact most thought she wouldn't have the guts to even dare to sit upon the second floor porch.
Hinata sat there, drifting into her daydreams. Only in her dreams did she dare talk to the boy she so admired. Only there did she have the courage to look into his cereulean eyes, which so resembeled the ocean.
Infact, many times in her dreams she confessed to him, speaking aloud her undying love for him, not only for the kind person he is, but for his determination, which was unmatched by any other.
In her dreams they walked holding hands, and talked about their future. Hinata imagined what it would be like getting married to her love, watching his eyes glow as she walked down the isle towards him his eyes solely focused on her alone.
Though she would surely deny it before going beet red in the face and fainting, Hinata had dreamed of making love all night long with her long time love, just like in those sappy chick flicks her and the girls went to see from time to time.
Hinata dreamed of becoming pregnant with his child, and of holding their baby close to her heart, as Naruto tenderly kissed her forehead and stared lovingly at THEIR child.
They would start their own clan of Uzumakis, and Naruto would not only be clan head, but he would be hokage as well.
Every day Hinata would come and sit on his porch and get lost in her fantasies, and unfortunately all too soon her daydreams were cut short by the dissipating light of the setting sun.
If Hinata was not back at the Hyuga compound by the time the sun had fully set she would be punished.
The only time that the rule was alowed to be broken by ANY Hyuga was when one was assigned to a mission outside of the village, or an overnight assignment.
The strict Hyuga rules were not to protect the heiress and her younger sister, but to protect the Hyuga blood line trait, the Byakugan. Though the branch members were unable to have their Byakugans tampered with after death due to the seal, the branch members were to follow the rules as if to prove how little power they do infact have in their own homes.
Hinata walked slowly down the streets heading towards the Hyuga complex. Once home Hinata anounced her presence to her father, who was training his youngest daughter, Hinata's baby sister Hanabi.
She left their presence quickly before Hiashi could force them to battle one another yet again. He would do this knowing full well that Hinata would never go all out on her little sister. By doing this he would cement the feeling of confidance in his youngest, while continuing to add to the inferiority complex which crippled Hinatas's confidence.
Hinata was allowed anywhere in the complex as long as she stayed behind the 12 foot wall.
The most secluded place was the secret gardens her grandmother had grown along the inner garden wall as a girl.
That had been Hinata's favorite place ever since her mother had shown it to her. It was her favorite place, as it was her mother's and her mother's before her.
Hidden from prying eyes it was one of Hinata's sanctuaries. There Hinata was able to think about her life, her friends, and her missions. Many nights she had fallen asleep in the secret gardes. The beauty and tranquility couly put the most stressed person into a catatonic state of relaxation.
Hinata lay on ground in the garden humming Lullaby, a song her mother used to sing to her when she was upset.
***FLASHBACK***
A much younger Hinata sat crying in her mother's arms. She had another nightmare about the time she was kidnapped, which happened only days ago.
The long haired Hina clutched her daughter and slowly rocked and began to sing:
Hush my love now don't you cry,
Every thing will be alright,
Close your eyes and drift and dream,
Rest in peaceful sleep.
Hinata's teary eyes began to droop
If there's one thing I hope I showed you,
If there's one thing I hope I showed you,
Hope I showed you...
Just give love to all,
Just give love to all.
Hinata snuggled closer to her mother, still holding tight, blinking softly
Oh my love in my arms tight
Every day you give me life
as I drift off to your world
we'll rest in peacefull sleep
Little Hinata's grip began to relax
I know there's one thing that you showed me
I know there's one thing that you showed me
that you showed me...
Just give love to all
Just give love to all
Let's give love to all
Hina lay her sleeping daughter back on to the bed, covering Hinata with her blanket. "I love you Hinata." Kising her forehead Hina walked out of the room.
***END FLASHBACK***
Hinata still lying down on the grass, stared up at the canopy of flowers. Breathing deeply Hinata took in the sweet aroma of the flowers. Fireflies buzzed by, blinking in the ever growing darkness. stars began to shine through the dark blue sky.
Hinata sighed as she sat up, brushing her hair back behind her ear. 'I wish I could leave here.' Hinata thought becoming restless. Slowly she stood and walked the perimeter of the secret garden.
Hearing a snap of branches Hinata quickly activated her Byakugan, seeing the cause of such a loud noise she giggled. It was only a squirrel.
Her eyes followed the small animal as it crept through a rather large hole in the compound wall.
Hinata was astounded. Looking around, and seeing no one in sight, Hinata walked over to the ivy covered hole. It was an old dug out tunnel, cautiously Hinata crawled through it, shocked she could actually fit inside it at all.
Using her Byakugan Hinata seen the opening of the tunnel just a few feet away. 'Thank goodness' she thought feeling a slight breeze from the opening.
Covering the hole was a large hollowed out tree trunk surrounded by shrubs. There was thick vegetation blocking the opening of the tree, which using her juken, Hinata easily cut through.
Walking towards the street Hinata looked both ways, seeing the wall of the Hyuga compound in the distance.
Smiling she dusted her clothes off as she looked around memorizing her location. Had her mother and grandmother felt the same sense of constriction at the complex as she did?
Hinata stood covering her mouth as she started giggling, not knowing the reason why. she looked around giggling louder. As she ran down the street Hinata laughed the whole way, finally feeling free.
