Chapter One
Quiet.
Shy.
Timid.
Cute.
Fragile.
I hated those words. Those words that many people would have used to describe me if you asked them in my past.
"Hinata-Sama your father request your presence in his study." Turning my attention from my thoughts I look up to Neji, "Hai thank you Neji-Niisan." He nods his head before taking his leave. Getting up from my spot in my mother's garden I make my way towards my father's study. He "request" my presence….HA that's laughable Hyuuga Hiashi does not REQUEST anything. This was an order and I knew it. As i walk down the hall I let my mind wonder. It's been 4 months since the battle with Madara Uchiha took place. It's been many more since my confession to naruto about my feelings for him. I have accepted that he won't return my affections. At first it hurt i couldn't even be in the same room with him without bursting into tears but all that hurt and what eventually turned into anger I focused it all into training. I made jounin and now want to focus on becoming an anbu. Even with my rise in power and rank Tou-san still believes i won't make a good clan leader and he's right i cant or maybe i should say i wouldn't make the necessary decisions a clan head would have to make so he has proclaimed Hanabi my younger sister the new heiress. As i near his office i put on my emotionless mask that i learned along time ago to wear around him. I knock and stick me head in to see in he is busy, "Tou-san?"
"Enter daughter." Hiashi the clan leader and my father says, "I have called you here to discuss this recent request that i got from Lady Tsunade." Lady Tsunade? Request? What does the hokage want from me and why not summon me like normal? "She has requested that you help in the monitoring of Uchiha Sasuke. I have no doubt in your abilities but i also would understand if you would want to decline this mission request and wont hold it against you." He says to me. The hokage wants ME to monitor one of the strongest people in this village HELL he is probably one of the strongest people in the whole 5 nations. "Hinata?" my father calls out to me reminding me that i'm still seated in front of him. "Hai Tou-san thank you for informing me. Does the Lady Hokage want me give her my answer now or?" I ask him. To even be in the same room as Uchiha-san makes my knees feel weak with nerves. "It says here she would like your reply as soon as possible. You do understand what it would mean if you accept this mission daughter?" he asks as he looks up from the scroll he is reading. "Hai Tou-san. The lady hokage seems to think i am capable of this mission so i will accept. She wouldn't give a mission she knew i would fail." I say to him. Pride. It was so fast i think i almost missed it but i think i saw an emotion i only saw when i made jounin….pride. Hiashi Hyuga rarely showed any emotion but in that split second i saw it. He was happy and proud of my answer. Smiling i stand and bow, "Arigatou Tou-san i will take my leave now." "Goodbye daughter." he says to me as he looks for another scroll. As i exit his office i make my way back to my room but stop about 15 feet from my room. "Hanabi… You know eavesdropping is rude."
"Are you really going to take the mission with the uchiha traitor?" she asks stepping from around the corner.
"Yes i am"
"You know i don't doubt your abilities but this is UCHIHA SASUKE we are talking about." she says as she puts one hand on her hip. "Yes hanabi i do realize who i would me watching over. The hokage believes i will be able to handle myself so i think i should trust her judgement. Don't you?" I ask her as i step into my room. I heading into my closet I pull out my standard jounin outfit. "Besides i doubt it would just be me with him. Im pretty sure Naruto-san or Sakura-san would be there i mean they did spend FOREVER chasing him down." i say turning to go to the bathroom and change.
"If you think you can do it then so do I. I just wanted to make sure you take on this mission because you want to not because Tou-san says to or because Lady Tsunade wants you to." Hanabi says through the door. "Thank you Hanabi for the concern but i believe i can handle this" i smile at her. She merely nods her head and smiles back.
"I don't think you should tell Neji-niisan until you officially take the mission. You know how is and if he learns of this he'll do everything in his power to get you out of it." Hanabi says.
"You know he only does what he believes is right and he cares for us both deeply." i say trying to give her my best disapproving look. It doesn't work and i end up laughing with her as we walk to the front of the mansion.
"Well good luck sister! I have to meet my team in the training fields for practice." She smiles at my one last time before heading off in her own direction. I wait until she is no longer in site to continue on my own. Since the battle was only 4 months ago the village is still in kind of a destruction state so not everything that use to be there is standing. Many ninja have missions that are within the village such as clean up and helping the villagers with rebuilding their homes. I generally work in the hospital when ever i can.
"Hinata! Hinata! Did you hear that sasuke-kun is back!! I heard he is staying this time!!" Ino Yamanaka yells as she runs toward me.
"Yes i did hear that Ino." i smile at her
Slowing her pace from running to walking beside me.
"Ino you don't...you know...still like Uchiha-san? Do you?" i ask her looking at her side ways.
"No Hinata-chan i don't like him still. I'm just happy for forehead. You know how long she has waited for this moment. I in fact kinda like someone else." she says to me and with the last part she has a small blush covering her cheeks. "It wouldn't happen to be a certain quiet artist would it?" i ask smirking at her. "HINATA-CHAN!! Shhh don't be so loud!" Ino-chan says in a rushed tone looking back and forth to see if anyone heard. I let out a small laugh "Dont worry Ino-chan you secrete is safe with me."
"What secrete?"
Well i'll be damned. I guess when you speak of the devil he shall appear.
"SAI-KUN!" Ino-chan rushes out with her blush spreading.
Standing in front of us would be Sai-kun.
"Good morning Sai-kun. What brings you here to the market today?" i smile coming to a stop to talk with him. "Good morning Hinata-chan. I was actually wondering if i could steal Beautiful here from you?" He smiles at me or trys to any way. "Why of course i was on my way to the hokage tower anyways. You and Ino-chan have fun!" I say and bow and continue walking but not before i hear this, "So beautiful wanna tell me what you are trying to hide from me?" I couldn't help but let out a laugh before actually walking away.
Arriving at the hokage tower i walk up the steps to Lady Tsunades office. I Knock before entering.
"COME IN!" I hear her yell. Opening the door i move to stand infront of her messy desk.
"Ah Hinata-chan its you. I assume your father told you of the mission i have for you yes?" Lady Tsunade asks not looking up from the scroll she has in her hand.
"Hai . And i will accept the mission." I say to her.
Looking up from the scroll in her hand "You understand COMPLETELY the dangers with taking on this mission?"
"Hai"
"Well then your mission shall start tomorrow in the morning be at the hospital. The Baka Naruto will meet you there im assuming Sakura as well. You'll be in charge of the Uchiha's health while he stays in the hospital and then monitor his behavior after he is released. You'll stay at the uchiha compound with him. I want you to report everything to me directly at the end of each week. The council wants his head for what he did but you know naruto won't allow it so this a compromise. The Uchiha will be under watch until i say. I want him to eventually become a trusted nin of the leaf but that will take time. You will not be given any other missions until this one is complete. Do you understand and accept?" The Lady Hokage tells me.
"Hai I Hinata Hyuga understand the dangers of this mission and accept it knowing willingly what i am accepting." I say to her. "Good do you have any concerns or questions from me?" she asks.
"Will Uchiha-san have any restraint on him? And why me?"
"Yes the Uchiha will have no access to his chakra but that doesnt mean to underestimate him. He is excellent at hand to hand combat but with your abilities i know you'll handle whatever he throws at you with whatever response you deem acceptable. And you have no connection to him. Both Naruto and Sakura are to emotionally involved to deal with him without being bias. With you it'll be different. If i'm being completely honest i'm hoping your kindness and caring heart will help him see that he has other friends and not just naruto and sakura. Your main purpose is to try and get him use to village life again." Lady Tsunade says looking at me. " I know you will give this mission your all. Was that all?"
"Hai Lady Hokage." I smile at her.
"You are dismissed then i will see you friday at 3pm for your report on the uchiha." She nods her head and i take my leave.
Well its official. I am now the caretaker of one of the most dangerous people in the world and i start tomorrow. Heading home to gather a bag and all my other supplies i can't help but think of what Neji-niisan will think. I guess I should get it over with and tell him…..I think i'll do it tomorrow before I leave that way he wont have any time to try and change anything. Yes tomorrow I decide and continue my way through the broken streets back to my home……..
Well fellow readers and writers this is the first chapter to my story more chapters will be uploaded soon. Im trying to work out an exact day for uploads but havent found a day so far with college and work being so busy but i promise it wont be to much longer!! Again first time story and first time writing if it wasnt to your liking please dont leave any rude comments. constructive critism is okay.See you soon!!!