The Kazekage's wife
~Hokage's office~
"Our last item for today is a request from Suna" said one of the council members.
Naruto's ears perked up with sudden interest "And that is?"
"A wife" the council member responded.
Naruto frown at the answer he has just received "You mean to tell me that Gaara has requested a wife?"
The council member gulps as he felt on the spot "Well, the Kazekage's council thought it would strengthen our alliance"
"It is not about the alliance" said the man in charge of anything to do with the village of Suna, Shikamaru.
"Care to elaborate on that Shikamaru?" Naruto said looking for an explanation.
"The council members of Suna are looking for a wife. They believe that the Kazekage has entered the proper age for such arrangement"
"So this is not Gaara's doing?" Naruto asked already knowing the answer.
"No, the Kazekage was not the one who asked for a wife; His council members are looking for one. They passed their memo to us thinking that we could be of help. In other words, suggest one or two women from this village" Shikamaru elaborated.
"We already have a most agreeable offer, Suna would not be disappointed" interrupted one of the council member.
Naruto did not like this, Gaara was one of his friends and he doubts that he likes any of this. Naruto felt for his friend, He knew that there was only so much you can do when your council has their mind set on something. So there Naruto promised himself he would not let Gaara end up with someone who he knew would not be good to him.
"Would you like to know Lord Hokage?"
Naruto nodded as the council member interrupted his train of thoughts.
"Well we've had a couple of offers but this is the best one and since we are talking about Suna this would be best suited"
Naruto was getting irritated. He wished he could just replace every council member in this room "Cut the crap and tell me who the offer is from"
"It is from the Hyuuga Clan my Lord"
Naruto looked at his council in disbelieve, then at Shikamaru whose looks said it all; now he was in trouble.
"Hyuuga Hiashi has offered his eldest daughter Hyuuga Hinata"
"What does Hinata have to say about that?" Naruto asked. They all looked at him and no one said anything "Well?"
"I believe her father will talk to her about it"
Naruto told them that the meeting was over for everyone to leave. He hated when his council treated people like it's something they own.
The Hyuuga Compound
"Lord Hiashi, your daughter Hinata is here"
"Alright send her in" Hiashi said in his usual rough tone that washed over everyone like a bucket of iced water. Hinata walked into his study and sat down in front of him, waiting for him to start. "I have requested your presence this evening to talk about your future in this family. A great opportunity has come to your path and I urge you to take it"
She gripped on her knees preventing her to flinch. His urging tone sounded more like a command, but still she held her head high "And that is father?"
"The Kazekage is looking for a wife. A woman who is no stranger to such things as politics but also knows how to run her own home and would bring the Lord good healthy children. I happen to have mentioned your name and the responds has been very generous, they believe you are … perfect"
In silence she stayed waiting for her body to react, waiting for the right thing to say. She closed her eyes and with her pride and dignity she stood and addressed her father "Father prepare a meeting with the council before noon, we have matters to discuss"
"I don't see the need of you discussing anything with the council since I have already done so and there were no objections in the manner"
"Yes I understand but the marriage will not be the topic of consideration, I will do as best for my clan. That is why I want an audience with the council to discuss what will be done after I become the Kazekage's wife"
"Very well I will see to it"
She got out of there as soon as she could without showing any sign of humiliation or defeat, not 'till the doors were closed. Air was finally circulating her lungs again and the tears threating to fall created mist in her eyes. Her face hot and flushed, she needed to get out of there.
"Lady Hinata is everything alright" said one of the lower branch servants.
Hinata nodded and swallowed hand then glanced at the servant "Please do me a favor and tell my beloved brother to go and meet me at my former sensei's house" and with that she was gone. She ran until she saw the house in view. She knocked on the door to have Shikamaru open it.
"She is here" he said "just come in"
And she did as soon as he got out of the way. Kurenai just passed mini Asuma to Shikamaru to embrace her dear student. "Everything will be okay" she repeated 'till dear Hinata stopped crying with a few sobs here and there. "Shikamaru came and told me. Apparently it was one of the items they discussed with the Hokage"
"I was the first to know" said Shikamaru "the council wants a wife for the Kazekage and your father seems to have offered you"
Kurenai gripped on her former pupil shoulders "Listen Hinata I know this seems bad but look at it as a way to finally get rid of the bastard father of yours and your unreasonable family"
"I resent that" said Neji as he came in through one of the opened windows. "What is going on and why is my dear cousin crying?" Neji asked and glared at Shikamaru immediately.
"Why do you look at me?"
"Well if you must know, Kurenai looks like she is trying to comfort her and I doubt the baby did it" Neji smirked.
"No Neji, its father. I am to marry the Kazekage"
Neji shook his head in disagreement "Nope, not happening"
"Neji" Hinata said in her disapproving tone "It is not much what we can do. It is not only the Hyuuga clan that have their hearts set on this but also the council man of the Hokage. But I have plan and I really need you guys help, are you guys in?"
"Anything to make this easier on you" Kurenai said.
They all stayed there pulling and all-nighter. If she was going to do this she might as well do it for something, the Hyuuga clan has no idea what will be coming towards them.