It was six in the evening but it felt like morning to me since I had just woken up from my power nap about ten minutes ago. I run through my hair with my hand wincing at the tangles. I can see the Hokage tower ahead of me, the thought of turning around and heading back toward my apartment crossed my mind but I knew they would send some one to get me. Sometimes I really hated being the one person every one turned to and had to get my opinion. I shook that negative resentment out of my head and focused on why I go through all that. It was they only way I could help my friends in this dark time and I knew no matter how much I wanted I would never say no to some one in need.

"They're expecting you Hinata-chan."

I look up to see a smiling jounin whose name I couldn't place at the moment. I nod and smile at him and pass of my momentary forgetfulness. I've only had about three or four hours of sleep a night in the past week and half. Between the hospital and being there for the others my down time was in short supply.

I reach the Hokage door getting ready to open it but it seems I'm too slow as Neji opens it and drags me quickly to his side.

The noise level is suddenly very loud as everyone is demanding my attention so I'm grateful for Naruto who commands the attention as the Hokage.

"As the Hokage I will ask Hinata-chan what she thinks and her decision will be the final factor alright? Hinata right now Pein, former leader of the Akatsuki is in the Anbu jail cell. He willingly turned himself in order to offer his help to defeat Madara but it seems no one agrees with letting him stay but me. You read all the files concerning him so your honest opinion please."

I nod my head and think while the others continue to argue.

"I think we should let him stay."

There was silence but no one disagreed with me.

"It's true he is the founder of the Akatsuki, he killed one of the great Sanin, was responsible for countless death and almost killed our current Hokage. I'm not saying we should forget what he has done but however I'm more interested in who he is now and how he can help us protect our village. Considering his past, his hate for Konoha was not surprising but under all that there was still the want to create peace and save the world from more suffering. His methods were wrong but his desire was not. I believe in second chances even for those who have walked down the darkest path if they have the will to change." I looked up into Naruto's relieved eyes as he stared at the others in his office as they talked amongst themselves.

"I do not trust him but I agree with Hinata-sama." I smile at Neji who stands behind me. That was all it took as the vote turned in favor of letting Pein stay and help.

The others filed out of the office except Shikamaru, Naruto, Sakura and I. Shikamaru and I took the chairs while Sakura perched on the giant desk beside Naruto.

"Is that why you called me Hokage-sama?" Naruto frowned at my choice of calling him his rightful title instead of the old Naruto-kun. When the war started between the Akatsuki and Konoha, when Naruto had been named Hokage and I passed the title of Hyuuga Heir to my sister the relationship between us had been distanced. I admit it was mostly my doing since I'm the one who decided to love naruto as a Hokage and not anything more. He knew I was pulling away but he couldn't understand and I was not about to have a conversation like that with him anytime soon.

"How many times have I told you to stop calling me that? I haven't seen you for awhile and I thought I would check up on you but you look tired."

I smiled my usual smile that had the effect of reassuring that I was fine.

"We are all tired since there is so much to do but since everyone is working together it makes it easier." His dark blue eyes narrowed even more as the only expression of doubt that showed. He was about to say something but the door behind me opened which commanded all of our attention. There stood leader-sama whose presence filled the room with tension and silence.

'Good evening Leader-sama would you like a seat?" I stood up and moved to stand giving the man my seat with out a second thought. He looked at me with his even stare but I just smiled till he took my seat. My legs and feet were protesting so I leaned against Shikamaru's chair.

"Good news Pein, we've agreed to let you stay here. Of course you'll be working along side Shikamaru-"

"Afraid not Naruto-kun, I need Shikamaru in Suna." The visitor at the door was the Kazekage and his sister who walked into the room and took the chair that Temari had thrown Shikamaru out of. I sighed again as my feet were too sore for me to stand on so I sat on the edge of Pein-sama's chair. I winced at the pain in my body that still hadn't been given the time or energy to heal from my last mission.

"In pain?" The voice was so low and quiet that I almost thought I was starting to hear voices in my drained thought stream.

"Nothing more then I can't handle. Thank you for your concern Leader-sama."

"I wasn't concerned Hyuuga. I was merely stating that you are in true pain." I was about to ask him what he meant about true pain but Naruto caught my attention.

"Hai, what's wrong?" He looked worried and unsure so Sakura started to explain.

"Since Shikamaru has to leave we were going through our choices of who should be Pein-sama's guide and we've decided on you."

She seemed pretty content with the choice while Shikamaru was studying my face for any sign that might give him an insight to my mind but my mask was perfect as always.

"May I ask why you decided on me?"

"First of all you are jounin level and smart enough not to fall into a trap. Second of all you don't hold prejudice or judgment. Thirdly you live alone so you have room for a border and lastly because there is no chance of something sexually happening." She laughed a little at the thought of me doing anything related to relationship wise. Just like that I wished I hadn't asked.

"The Hyuuga will do nicely." I look over at Pein who has a bored look his face.

"If that is all then I will be leaving to help Leader-sama get settled in." I stand up in hidden anger and bow before I quickly walk out of the room with Pein following me.

We walked in silence but the crowd was loud as they openly gaped and commented on my companion but he just ignored them. When we got to the apartment and I set about preparing the extra futon in the living room. He walked around the apartment taking in every single detail. When finished with the futon I went into the kitchen and started taking out ingredients not paying attention to anything else.

"What are you making?"

"I wasn't really thinking just making dishes."

"That's what happens when you over tire yourself."

I served him his food and put the rest into the fridge since I had cooked way too much and I was not really hungry anymore.

"She was mocking you." I cleaned all expression off my face before I made into one of confusion hoping he would just say never mind like when the others point it out.

"Don't pull that bullshit with me Hyuuga, your mask is full of holes." I let it drop and smile bitterly at him.

"You would the first to see past it…and I know she was but it's not worth to start something with her. I'm going to bed good night Leader-sama."

"Good night."

It unnerved me that he saw through me so easily when people I've grown up with don't know a damn thing.

I flopped onto my large futon with out even changing or even pulling the cover over me but I was out the moment I shut my eyes. When I awoke I was surprised to find I was very comfortable and very warm. I didn't open my eyes instead opting to snuggle into my pillow that was a little stiff but at the same time was soft. Loud knocks were heard at my door but I was feeling so at home, I for the first time in my life wanted to hide away from the world surrounded by-

"I don't think they're going to stop unless the door is answered hyuuga so if you let me up I'll answer it." Surrounded by Pein who happened to be the 'pillow' I was snuggling into. All I could do was sit up and watch as a chiseled marble body climbed out of my futon to answer my door.

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This story is a request for akahina97 its a Pein x hinata.

Sorry it took me so long my computer had a problem but i got it fixed in time to post this so i hope you like it!

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