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"Those eyes… that hair… that smile… that laugh... So Perfect. So Sakura." Hinata mused, her tone wistful as her gaze fell on the Godaimes' Prize student-turned-daughter.
When she first found her thoughts turning to Konoha's prized Kunochi and Medic-Nin, Hinata passed it off as Jealousy, But soon enough she couldn't deny, even to herself, that it was something else.
Now, there wasn't a day in the life of Hyuuga Hinata that didn't have thoughts swimming in her head of a most confusing nature, but finally she had defined two things.
Firstly, Haruno Sakura was, as referred to her name, Nature. Whether it was the silky softness of Gardenia that was her Skin, The shining Aqua of a deep, sunlit lake that was her eyes, The gentle care she gave to anyone in need that was so reminiscent of a mother lioness caring for her cub, Or the viciousness that same lioness would protect her family with she so readily displayed when an enemy presented itself.
And second, Hinata was completely in love with her.
With a sigh, Hinata pulled her head back from the corner she was peeking precariously around to gaze at the Pixie-like beauty, turned, and began the walk back to the Hyuuga Clan house.
Upon arriving, she was ushered into the conference room her father always kept ready for discussions of family affairs and meetings. After giving the customary display of courtesy, she enquired of her clan patriarch.
"What is it you wanted of me, father?"
Hiashi Hyuuga was a happy man. Of course, know one who observed him could tell this, but all the same, he was happy.
Originally, when His first born, Hinata showed signs of being far weaker then her younger sister, Hiashi wasn't overly concerned. He still had Hanabi, did he not? But then, during an attempted Kidnapping of Hanabi for the secrets of the Hyuuga Bloodline, a rouge Kunai hit his youngest daughter, point blank, and ended her short life. He now only had one heiress, as the Hyuuga matriarch had passed after delivering Hanabi, and a clan marriage was for eternity. There was no second chance.
A weak Heir was unbefitting of the noble Hyuuga legacy, so he personally invested everything he could into Hinata, pushing her further, higher, until, at the tender age of ten, when most children were still crying for milk and playing with Toys, Hinata reached Jounin and was playing a much deadlier game. But then again, she hadn't really been a child since the moment Hanabi was killed; he had made sure of it.
It was then that he decided to let off. She had reached Jounin when, at the same age, the great Uchiha prodigy was still only just Chunin, and she needed social skills. His heir was unopposed in skill on the battlefield, but what good would that do if she stuttered her way through council meetings? So he began pushing her into social circles with good, strong people she could emulate. Soon enough, she had gained an ice cold demeanor to rival even his own.
She, even without his "encouragement" continued to aim higher, until she was Konoha's top ANBU. Yes, Hiashi Hyuuga was very happy.
"Hinata. Soon it will be time for you to take my place as clan head. You are strong, you are respected, there is only one more thing that needs to be taken care of if you are too take my place as Clan head. You must get married."
Hinata's face stayed impassive, but on the inside she was screaming.
NO! NO! You've controlled my entire life, you can't control this!
"Who is it you have chosen for me, father?" She spoke in monotone.
"No, Hinata. I decided that, being the person you'll spend the rest of your life with, you are given free reign over the choice. Anyone you decide within the given specifications will be acquired for you."
He makes it sound like a postal service.
"Father, I'm afraid I know not many males, and even fewer who are not currently in a relationship."
"That's perfectly acceptable Hinata. Because, seeing as you will be ascending to the Head position, the position of the patriarch, naturally, your partner will have to be female. A Matriarch."
Well… this certainly isn't expected. It sounds suspicious.
"What of children, father? I assume you wish for the next generation of main branch Hyuuga."
He smiled. That's never good.
"Ah, yes, well, naturally, it will be the matriarch who will bare the child, and, seeing as it would be prudent that the next clan head bears the Byakugan, it will be Neji, of the branch house who will impregnate her as he is the strongest. Also, seeing as any affairs are strictly forbidden in the clan scripture, Neji will also marry your chosen. Perhaps you should consult with him on your choice."
Great… so unmarried sex is forbidden, but polygamy isn't?
"Neji?" Hinata hedged. He always had made her feel inferior.
"So. You've herd then."
She nodded. "Yea. So. Anyone you'd hate to be tied to?" she would have asked who he'd have like, but this was her life to, and damn if she wasn't going to have control.
"Yamanaka has deep clan ties, but she annoys me. TenTen would be a conflict of interest, and anyone out of the village is absolutely unacceptable.
Wait… but then, that only left... and oh! He was blushing!
"You like Haruno?" she gasped. The intensifying blush was all the answer she needed.
Oh, this was just too perfect.
"Then, we are in agreement." Her monotone returned as she spoke, along with her superiority.
She stood and left, pausing in the doorway, turned her head and growled at him.
"But remember, she's Mine first."
Sakura waved goodbye to Naruto and entered her home, still laughing. Yes, her life was good. But it had not always been this way.
When she was younger, her parents died and she was teased mercilessly. She nearly made a friend once, Yamanaka Ino. But the day after they first introduced themselves, a close friend of Ino's was killed, a Hyuuga, and Ino was pulled out of the Ninja academy because she had gone into depression and her parents thought being from a Ninja clan was the reason Hanabi died. It had taken Ino a year to convince her parents to let her back in, and even longer to catch up on all she missed.
Sakura, in that time, decided she would have to stick up for herself. She dedicated her time to training, sometimes forgetting to do even the most basic of task, like eat and sleep. Soon, it was seen that she had a natural penchant for Element attacks, as well as chakra molding, and was soon being trained by the woman who would later become her mother, Tsunade. Through her she met Naruto, The toad Sannins' protégé, and Sasuke, The Snake Sannins', and Sai, the legendary Copy Ninjas', the people who would soon become her family and friends. Her life.
Smiling at the thought, she entered her kitchen and noticed a messenger eagle sitting on the counter. Taking the scroll and letting the tap run for the bird (who drunk quickly then cawed gratefully before taking flight once more) she put a microwave dinner in the microwave, and, while keeping an ear on the ticking, unraveled the scroll.
To Miss Haruno Sakura.
It is hereby proclaimed that yourself is now engaged to Hyuugas' Hinata and Neji, marriage soon to accompany this engagement, as of Konohagakures' clan Law # 1739477907358392028753920ABSCDC, Which states that Any Clanless persons of age can legally be married to any prominent clan member or members without any acquiescence on the part of the Clanless persons in question.
Please find enclosed Ring as proof of union and keep on your person at all times-
She stopped reading there, and, even as the dinner signaled its completion, she still did not move, frozen, her gaze still on the ring in her hand.
Uh..huh... well, i never said i was normal, did i? so... anyone think i should bother continuing? anyways. I would really appreciate it if anyone who actually read this could please leave a review. thanks!