Naruto and Hinata staired at the horizon. Out yonder a rival village and their allies were coming to attack Konoha. They could see them far out in the field. The Hyuuga clan were to be kept back just in case, as they were Konoha's strongest clan. Hinata had heard that the village had enlisted the help of the Ice and now a formidable force. Konoha and also enlisted some help, the Sand. Naruto watched as forces were sent out. His heart raced in both excitement and fear. Shikamaru and everyone behind were to be next. Hinata rubbed her hands together nervously, she had never been in this kind of war before. The chances of dying were very great, everyone in the compound knew that, some had even left to be with their wives and children they were so scared. She envisioned herself dying without anyone to help her on the field. She felt pressured, as she was the heiress to the head branch.
"Hinata."
The call of her name snapped her back to reality. She looked up and Naruto, who now wore a look of uncertainty.
"Yes Naruto-kun?"
"I have something to say before we go."
She listened carefully.
"Go on."
"Hinata, the chances of either of us dying is very high."
"Hai."
"There will be a lot of killings out there," he said taking her hand gently.
"Naruto-kun, you're shaking."
"I know. Hinata, I noticed it yesterday. I noticed you and my feelings for you. I'm an idiot for saying this now, but I thought it would give you a reason to live, something to come back to. I love you Hyuuga Hinata."
Hinata gasped and felt out of breath at his confession. She looked him in his eyes and cried happily.
"I should've seen and said it earlier, I love you Hyuuga Hinata. I wanted to say it if we never see each other again, before we go."
She hugged him tightly, and pressed her lips to his, locking him to her. Naruto embraced her, and returned the fiery kiss. Finally after a minute she let go.
"I love you my Naruto-kun, and I promise I'll return to you," she said with new confidence.
Shikamaru came and spoke to the group.
"Alright, I won't say much because it is too troublesome, so you all know what to do. Good luck out there."
The group jumped and ran out into the horizon.
"I'll come back to you Hinata!" he said as he ran out with the others. Hinata smiled, and followed him.