Summary: Hinata Hyuuga is the weakest, most pathetic person in the Hyuuga clan. But one day, shock and hurt force her to run away. Of course, she runs straight into danger. Captured by Uchiha Itachi and Yakusi Kabuto, she has more issues than she can deal with. But can Kabuto control his growing feelings for the Hyuuga girl, and she for him? And what's with Itachi? But most importantly, will she ever get back home?

Author's note: This is my second fanfic, and I really hope you like it. This first chapter is kinda sad, and my characters (most of them) will, throughout the story, be OOC (Out of Character). But anyway, I hope you enjoy reading this, as much as I did writing it. Don't forget to R&R (Read and Review). Enjoy!

Disclaimer: I don't own Naruto, or any of it's characters. I'm just a simple writer, so all I own is the idea, and the plot of this story.

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Chapter 1: I'll Show You!

Hinata's POV (Point of View)

"Damnit Hinata! What the fuck are you playing at?" Neji screamed. "G-gomen Neji-niisan, I-I just…"

"You just what? Just decided to use up all your chakra on one blow that you know was easily dodged? Are you that stupid? I thought you knew better!" he spat. Neji's long, dark brown hair fell into his face, rimming his lavender eyes. He pushed it out of the way irritated. Normally, he wasn't like this, but this was the third time that day that he had beaten Hinata, while only using simple justsu!

"I s-said I w-was s-s-sorry Neji. I pr-promise I'll try harder next time." Hinata hiccupped. She hated being yelled at. Her father yelled at her, and so did Neji. 'Well at least he doesn't beat me. Or at least, not the way father does.' she thought grimly. She knew that everyone in the Hyuuga clan hated her because of her weakness, but she couldn't help it! Most likely, it was because she cried, and showed emotion, but she would never know.

She looked up into her cousin's cold, unsympathetic eyes. Her eyes were exactly the same, but softer, and kinder. "Oh stop crying, and get up!" he said, glaring at her frail form lying in the dirt. Hinata rose, attempting to obey the command, but she fell back, whimpering. Neji pulled her to her feet, only to yell at her more. "Hinata, why don't you ever try? Sometimes it doesn't even seem like you want to become any better than the worthless pile of shit that you are now! Honestly, you are so weak!" he screamed. Then, he slapped her, leaving a red mark on her cheek. Hinata looked at him in shock. Neji was usually the one who stuck up for her, and looked after her. He had once been a kind, loving person who loved her with all his heart, even more than his girlfriend, Tenten. But then his mother died, and he became a cold, heartless beast.

Neji looked at his hand in shock, then he looked at Hinata, his eyes scared and pleading. "Hinata." Something snapped within. She ran. Off of the field, down the road, though the town, and towards the exit of Kohona. Tears blurred her vision, so she tried to activate her Byakugan, to find that she couldn't see well that way either. "Hinata, wait! I didn't mean it! Hinata stop!" The cries were desperate and pleading. Hinata turned around and saw Neji crashing after her. She couldn't stop herself. As she reached the gate, she turned and screamed at him, "I am not weak! I am strong, and I will become stronger! You were different before auntie died! But I'll show you! I'll show you, father, and the whole world!" and with that, she disappeared down the path, leading away from Kohona.

"HINATA! COME BACK!" Neji screamed at her retreating form. "Please," he whispered, tears sliding down his cheeks. "Please, come back. I didn't mean it. I'm sorry." And as he stood in the open gates of Kohona, watching the small black speck he knew to be Hinata disappear into the forest, he fell to the ground, and wept.

Hinata didn't know how long she had been running, but she did not care. Her legs ached, she could hardly breathe, and she was covered in twigs, leaves, and long, thin scratches. Tears stained her cheeks, and breath escaped her lips in gasping sobs that racked her entire body. But she kept on running. She simply continued to run, far and fast. Far away from her home, friends, and family. Far from safety, and the only place she had ever known. Hinata Hyuuga ran for her life, as fast as she could, away from the city of Kohona.

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Author's note: So, what did you think? I know it is kinda short, sorry 'bout that, but it takes me a longer time to come up with this stuff that for me to type it. And I have to leave something to put in the next chapter! So R&R to let me know what you think, kay? Your comments are really important to this story, so I'm counting on you. Write to you later. Bye now!