Hey Readers! So I've decided after watching Beauty and the Beast this weekend with my little girl that I loved the idea of turning that story into a SasuHina Fic! So here's the first chapter! I hope you like the concept and I don't totally ruin a Disney movie for anyone cos I loved this movie growing up!

Quick thing before you start reading! (In case you haven't read the synopsis?!) I'm going to be copying the actual 'Beauty and the beast' movie, I will be keeping this story in the 'Naruto Universe' and be adding my own twists to the plot so it won't be to predictable! So I hope you it! Pls review and follow the new story if you like it!

Kim XXX

His Beauty and Her Beast

Chapter 1

"Once upon a time in a far away land, a young prince lived in a shining castle. Although he had everything his heart desired, the prince was spoiled, selfish and unkind. But then one winter's night an old beggar woman came to the castle and offered him a single rose in return for shelter from the cold. Repulsed by her haggered appearance the prince sneered at the gift and turned the old woman away. But she warned him not to be deceived by appearances, for beauty is found within. When he dismissed her again the old woman's ugliness melted away to reveal a beautiful enchantress. The prince tried to apologise, but it was too late; for she had seen that there was no love in his heart and as punishment she transformed him into a hideous beast and placed a powerful spell on the castle and all who lived there. For shamed of his monstrous form the beast concealed himself inside his castle, with a magic mirror as his only window in to the outside world. The rose she had offered was truly an enchanted rose which would bloom until his 21st year. If he could learn to love another and earn her love in return by the time the last petal fell the spell would be broken; if not he would be doomed to remain a beast for all time. As the years passed he fell into despair and lost all hope, for who could ever learn to love a beast?"

Hinata looked down at her little sister snuggled into her blankets, already sleeping peacefully and closed the story book. Kissing Hanabi's forehead Hinata walked out the bedroom as silent as she could.

Going to her own bedroom now Hinata sat on her window seat and looked at the village of Konoha in front of her. The village was so peaceful at this time of night, the glow from the lamp posts looked more like fireflies. The autumn wind blowing the red and yellowing leaves off the trees, it was a beautiful village now in time of peace. Hinata rested her head on the window and thought of all that she had accomplished since the war.

It had been 3 years since Hinata and her classmates had returned from the war. Apart from one. A silent tear slid down her cheeks thinking of her beloved cousin, who had died protecting her. She missed him even now, missed his advice, his voice, his protectiveness of her, how she knew he would have her back in every situation. But now he was gone from her sight, but not from her heart she reminded herself. Hinata had been consumed in her grief upon her return from the battlefield that even when Naruto started dating other girls she had felt hurt, but it was nothing compared to her hurt of loosing Neji, even now it was nothing in comparison.

So Hinata had all but let go of that love she'd had for Naruto. She had showed him time and time again how much she cared and each time Naruto would turn away, she understood he had other priorities; getting Sasuke back and a war to name but a couple but since the end of the war he had shown her no signs that he returned her feelings. And after Neji, Hinata didn't think she could ever love someone again, the pain of loosing that someone was far too much for her to bare.

So here she was in her 19th year, still a ninja for the village. Reading stories to her younger sister, although Hanabi was probably too old for bedtime stories now, the two sisters both still loved to have that connection between them. For Hinata it was to have a connection with someone from her family. For Hanabi her older sister was like a mother to her, their mother had died not long after Hanabi's birth and Hinata had piratically raised her when their father hadn't. She had read her bedtimes stories each night, soothed away any nightmares, held her when she'd hurt herself and cared for her, she'd scolded her in a way only a mother can. But she was also been the voice of reason when Hanabi knew she had done wrong, Hinata was the one who would give her unconditional love. It didn't matter if she wasn't strong or couldn't hit her opponent, each time Hanabi was beaten down Hinata was there to pick her up again and to be the only person who was confident in her to get back up and try again. Hanabi only wished she could have done the same for Hinata.

The next morning after Hinata had fallen asleep at the window, again, she decided to go for a walk into the village. Picking up the book she had read to Hanabi last night, Hinata made her way to the library at the centre of the village. She received many looks off passers by, she knew what they thought of her. They thought she was strange, with her pale and pupil less eyes that were the trademark of her clan. As a child she had been bullied because them, they called her a monster something that Hinata as a sensitive child took to heart. Not only did they think she was strange because of her eyes they thought her odd now because since her return from the war she had become distant, preferred to keep to herself and at home unless she was called on a mission and even then they were solo missions.

Her friends from the rookie 9 had tried their hardest to talk to her but Hinata had closed off her heart now, she'd rather be alone...sometimes. And in those times of absolute loneliness Hinata lost herself in a book. Stories coming to life with her imagination as per their words, she could imagine being anywhere, imagine a new life for herself one where she was happy and going on an adventure. She'd read so many books, even in to the high hundreds, so much so she had nearly read every book in the library, their were ones she loved so much she'd read them twice.

Hinata walked up the main village street watching the people go about their dairy business, seeing baker placing his freshly made loafs in the window ready to sell, seeing them gave Hinata an idea so went in to the shop to buy herself her favourite pastry's and a treat for Hanabi too.

"Arh good morning Hinata." The old baker bower to her. In their village everyone tended to know everyone's name and their business so it came as no surprise the baker used her name. "Where are you off to on this fine morning?"

"The library, I just finished this wonderful story about-"

"That's nice, Marie the baguettes, hurry up!" He shouted through the back door of the shop, "What can I get you?" Hinata smiled politely and looked down, how silly of her to think the baker would really be interested. Hinata sighed to herself, I guess closing yourself off to people meant that they really didn't care about you. Hinata pointed to the cinnamon bun and a iced bun for Hanabi and quickly paid.

Walking out the shop Hinata placed her goods in her backpack and carried on walking. As she drew nearer to the library the crowds began to gather she could hear the villagers buying their wares or greeting one another. This was when she felt the pang of loneliness but she dispelled that feeling as she walked in to her safe heaven of the library.

"Arh Hinata." The librarian greeted her happily.

"Good morning." Hinata smiled, and handed him the book "I've come to return a book I've borrowed. Have you got anything new?" She asked excitedly.

"Not since yesterday." He chucked at her, "How about this one?" He picked up a book at the side of him and showed her the title. "It's a love story and-"

"I don't think that's for me." Hinata gave the man an apologetic smile.

"Oh yes. You don't read love stories." He looked at her carefully as if trying to analyse her, "Some of the best stories ever written are love stories, you know?" He told her gently.

Hinata and the librarian had this discussion every time of course, and each time she would smile, nod and pick a book about grand adventures and a fairy tail book for Hanabi, the only time she'd read love stories were to Hanabi.

"I know a book that's right up your alley." The librarian smiled and gestured to follow him along one of the rows of books, "It's one of the best revenge stories ever written."

"Revenge?" Hinata asked.

"Mmmm. Not too violent or anything. I think you'd enjoy it, don't know why I never thought of it before." He paused at a certain section and looked along the books searching for a certain one. "Here it is." He pulled out the book and handed it over to Hinata. "Try it, for little old me?" He encouraged.

Hinata nodded her head and chose another book to read to Hanabi.

"That one? But you've read it twice." He chuckled as he stamped the first book indicating when she'd need to return it.

"Oh I know but it's Hanabi's favourite; far off places, daring sword fights, a magic spell a prince in disguise." The librarian smiled again at Hinata as she reeled off all the details of the books story, he knew then that Hinata was the one who secretly loved the story.

"If she likes it all that much it's hers."

"But Sir?-" Hinata's cheeks coloured.

"I insist!" He placed the book in her hands gently.

"Thank you, thank you very much." Hinata touched the book cover tenderly.

"Miss Hyuga, the Hokage wishes to see you." Hinata turned on the spot to the Anbu messenger and nodded her head in response and told him she'd be right there.

"Duty calls." Hinata smiled back again at the librarian an placed the Count of Monte Cristo in her backpack, careful not to squash the pastry's from the bakery.

Now walking towards the Hokage tower she read the other book as she went. She knew the village like the back of her hand, knew all the short cuts but she strolled without a care in the world wanting to loose herself in her book. She knew she probably should of picked up the pace and gone to the Hokage tower as quickly as possible, they wouldn't call her in for nothing, but she couldn't help it. The itch to read the book took over everything for her.

She hadn't told the librarian, but this book was actually her favourite and not Hanabi's. A love story even though it was, she knew somewhere deep down she longed to fall in love like so many of the princesses did in their fairy tails but she kept it a secret. She had proclaimed her love to Naruto and showed it countless times but nothing had come of that, so she didn't see what was the point in showing someone you loved them romantically anymore; and that's why if ever the time would come that she did fall in love again she would bury it, hide it even. She didn't want to feel embarrassed again or for her friends to feel sorry for her. She smiled to herself as she read her favourite part, where the female character met prince charming without even knowing he was a prince, in fact she wouldn't find out till chapter 3 and she only knew that because she'd read this book time and time again.

Now Hinata was engrossed in her book she didn't notice how the streets were more full of people. One in particular had his eyes on Hinata, he went by the name of Toneri. He believed himself to be in love with Hinata Hyuga, he's 'fallen' on her by her looks alone. The town's people had claimed her to be odd, but to him she was as beautiful as he was, a fact which he knew to be true. As per the fact he had many fan girls who wanted him, told him he was handsome and was the best huntsman in their village. Yes, he was the best there was no doubt about it and in his arrogance he believed he deserved the best looking wife, even if she was odd he could change her! Make her into his wife and raising their 6 strong lads, all like himself. He would provide everything for their family while Hinata stayed at home and fed them.

"She's the one Momoshiki, the lucky woman I'm going to marry." Toneri pointed towards Hinata.

"But her? She's the Byakugan princess, Hiashi Hyuga's daughter-"

"The most beautiful girl in town." Toneri interrupted him.

"I know but-"

"That makes her the best! And don't I deserve the best." Toneri grabbed hold of his hunting partner roughly.

"B-But of course...Well you do..But-"

"Right from the moment that I met her, saw her, I said she's gorgeous and I fell. In this God forsaken town there's only she, who's as beautiful as me. So I'm making plans to woo and marry Hinata."

Toneri began to try and make his way through the crowds, pushing people past in his way. His destination? Hinata. Momoshiki grumbled to himself and tried to follow after Toneri. He couldn't understand the attraction Toneri had with her, he could have any girl in town and he wanted the strange one? The one who didn't fit in at all, as the villagers put it, it was a pity and a sin she doesn't quite fit in. Love was weird!

Toneri in his haste to want to talk to Hinata climbed up to the roof tops, now there was no villagers to get in his way he ran along and jumped from roof to roof and jumped back down at the end of the street.

"Hello Hinata." He gave his most brilliant smile, he heard her greet him in reply but saw she took no notice of him with her head still in her book. Moving towards her he snatched the book from her hands and began to flick through the pages.

"Toneri, can I have my book please?" She tried to take it back off him, but with him being taller than her he easily kept it out of her reach.

"How can you read this? There's no pictures." He teased.

"Well some people like use their imagination." Hinata folded her arms over her chest, realising that trying to grab the book back of him was futile.

"Hinata," He threw the book behind him on to the ground, "It's about time you get your head out of these books and start paying attention to more important things, like me." He smiled down at her again. He grew frustrated though when he saw she looked right past him and to the book on the floor. "It's not right for a woman to read, soon she starts getting ideas and thinking-"

"Toneri, you are positively primeval." She frowned and picked up her book.

"Why, thank you Hinata." Having taken what she said as a compliment he tried to pull her in to his arms. However Hinata didn't mean it as a compliment and quickly manoeuvred herself away from his reach.

"Why don't me and you go for a walk?"

"I'm sorry Toneri I can't I have to get to the Hokage tower." Hinata bowed to him respectfully and ran away from him.

"So how'd it go?" Momoshiki asked, knowing it didn't go well at all, he hoped this would put an end to Toneri's obsession with the Hyuga.

"Just watch Momoshiki, I will marry Hinata if it's the last thing I do."

Hinata stood in front of the Hokage desk, her back straight and awaiting her new mission. Hokage Kakashi sat at his desk and looked through the paperwork around him trying to find the file he was looking for.

"Here it is!" He pulled out the file, knocking others to the ground. "Now Hinata I've called you here today for a mission only you can...aid with." Hinata nodded her head, "It's a rather...unconventional mission." He explained, "You see, Sasuke Uchiha is returning to the village from his travels tomorrow. Now he is the only living Uchiha being the clan head has fallen to him. What he doesn't realise is the position he has inherited comes with specific rules. To be able to officially become the clan head he will need at least 5 alliances from other clans in the village. So he will need to form those alliances with the village, our clans such as your own and others as strong that are not in our village. Forming alliances comes with it diplomacy, something I'm afraid Sasuke is lacking. However, I believe with your help; an old classmate, someone who has been trained as an heiress since birth, he could succeed."

"My mission is to train Sasuke to be...diplomatic?" Hinata questioned.

"Sounds easy, however it is not. I was trying to think of a way to secure those alliances, something that could show the other clans that although the Uchiha may be lacking in number, for now, they will be a great ally for them also. An occasion where Sasuke could shine and show off the wealth of the Uchiha. I think a ball would be that occasion and with your help it would be a definite success."

"I-I see."

"This is no S-rank mission I know, but this mission is of vital importance, one I'm afraid only you are well enough equip to assist in."

"I understand." Hinata played with the hem on the bottom of her jacket, trying to think of anyone else who could take her place. But she knew the Hokage was right, she had organised balls at the Hyuga mansion many times, had been taught from a young age the decorum one needed to be an heiress. There were others in the rookie 9 that were to become the head of their clans but none as prestigious as the Hyuga.

"A word of warning though, Sasuke can be rather...cold, has a fowl temper but once he trusts you I'm sure all will be fine." Hinata tried to smile as the Hokage's advice. She had heard and seen how Sasuke treated his team mates she knew how cold he could be, especially to Sakura. But if this was to help her village she would have to find a way to over come all that.

"Anything else I need to know?" She asked.

"Actually, yes. Given that Sasuke will be turning 21 in July we would need this completed by then. I know that seems quite far away now, but taking into account how Sasuke is we need all the time we can get. So I ask if would like you stay in the Uchiha mansion with him, Sasuke will...come around to the idea and I've spoken to your father and given the circumstances he has given his consent."

"Then I shall pack my bags tonight and be ready for Sasuke's return tomorrow." Hinata bowed. Kakashi gave her the cue to leave not long after that.

9 months she had to work and live with Sasuke Uchiha, she figured out. She tried not to doubt herself, the Hokage trusted her with this mission and she would not fail him! Thinking of all the night's she'd miss reading stories to Hanabi brought a sadness over her heart, she told herself though that at least this mission was in their village, it's not like she wouldn't be able to see Hanabi for the whole 9 months.