Naruto sighed and tried to shake off the sleep. He still had to write a report before going to sleep. Missions were long and hard when you were Anbu. And the early morning meetings were killer. It was still early in the afternoon but he had been awake for three days straight.
He opened the door to his new apartment. A few months ago he had brought a bigger apartment. It had two bedrooms, a bathroom, a kitchen, and a front room where he had a couch. The second bedroom he used as an office.
He stepped inside and set his bag on the floor. He untied his sword and placed it on the table. Just then he realized he could hear someone breathing. It was an even rhythmic breathing that indicated that the person was asleep.
Naruto smiled. There was only one person who would fall asleep in his apartment, and on his couch. His wonderful and beautiful girlfriend, Hinata Hyuga.
He walked into his front room and sighed contently. Hinata had indeed fallen asleep on his couch. Naruto smiled at her angelic form. He leaned over the back and kissed her cheek. She stirred and opened her eyes.
She smiled and shifted, "Did you just get back?" Naruto smiled, "Yep" Hinata grinned, "I was going to make you something to eat but I was a little tired and laid down for a power nap. I think I slept for a little bit"
Naruto chuckled, "Well the stress has been killing your sleep lately. I'm just glad you were able to sleep at all" Hinata nodded. She got up and started to cook as Naruto changed and started to write his report.
Naruto sighed and Hinata wrapped her arms around his neck. She kissed the top of his head, "Don't worry Naru, things will get better soon" Naruto took a deep breath, "I hope so Nata, it's starting to affect the both of us" Hinata sighed and rested her head on Naruto's.
What Hinata was referring to was her clan. They knew about how much Naruto loved her and how she loved him. The tension between the Naruto and the clan was ever growing. The clan was growing desperate and was trying to marry her off. Naruto was fighting the best he could. Tsunade was on their side and was helping but she didn't have a lot of power in that area.
Naruto and Hinata both knew that they wanted to get married and have a family but they were waiting until flames died a bit. Naruto was so closed to becoming Hokage. He had already been named as future Hokage but he hadn't officially become it yet.
Certain standards within all the five nations had started to change. Royalty in any nation got certain privileges, the real change was that the person of Royalty needed a blood heir to inherit anything that they might receive in their time at the top.
Kages were now considered Royalty. As Tsunade was to old to have children she named Naruto as her heir. That did not guarantee him for Hokage but his previous deeds did.
The Hyuga clan still did not respect Naruto. Even though everyone knew his heritage they still thought of him as a monster and hated him. They were finding rich and powerful men (even if they weren't shinobi) and trying to make them marry Hinata. Naruto did everything he could to stop the clan but he could do much.
The stress of the situation was wearing on them both. They were glad for the small moments like that one that they had together. Away from the world, were only the two of them existed.
Hinata stayed until Naruto almost fell asleep standing up. He stopped her from leaving and got closer to her, "No matter what happens, I will always be there for you. I love you Hinata Hyuga" He leaned in and they kissed. Hinata ran her fingers through his hair and they kissed once more.
She left and Naruto sighed.
Naruto left on a mission the next day. He returned a week later and days passed after that without ever seeing Hinata. Naruto went to talk to Tsunade. Tsunade thought about the situation, "I don't know what's going on. The random men asking for the Hyuga clan has stopped coming to the village. I've only seen one strange man leaving the compound frequently"
Naruto clenched his hands, "If they've done anything to her" Tsunade put her hands on his shoulders, "Take a deep breath. I think it's time to talk to Hiashi. Get your cloak on and we'll go" Naruto nodded and changed out of his Anbu suit into his jacket and cloak.
Tsunade and Naruto walked silently towards the compound. This time the Hyuga guards let them in with no fight. That's when Naruto knew something was up. He could see one of the guards smirking and he bit his lip. He could feel Kyubi stirring within him.
Tsunade and Naruto were led through the halls and brought to a tea room. A guard opened the door and Naruto took a step inside. Sitting at one of the tables, with an untouched, nearly cold, cup of tea in front of her, was Hinata.
"Hinata!" Naruto ran to her side and knelt down by her. Hinata didn't look up at him. Naruto held his hand to her face, "What's wrong, what did they do to you?" "Do not assume we did anything to her Uzumaki brat" Hinata's head snapped up, "Father!"
Hiashi sat down, "Sit down boy. You may sit down as well Lady Tsunade. We had a lot to discuss regarding the welfare of my daughter" Tsunade sat down and folded her arms, "Explain yourself" Naruto sat down by Hinata and clenched her hand, he could feel that she was shaking.
Hiashi sat down, "As you well know the clan has decided that Naruto is not the right spouse for Hinata. We have been searching for the right one" Hiashi looked up, "And we have finally found him"
A door opened and a man walked in and sat down. He had jet-black hair and green eyes. He sat down by Hiashi across from Naruto. Naruto clenched his teeth. Hiashi pointed to the man, "This is Toshi Wakaba, he shall be Hinata's husband"
Naruto bolted onto his feet, "I will not let you do this Hiashi. Hinata has a right to chose who she loves and who she marries!" Hiashi didn't flinch, "She does have a right to who she loves, we cannot physically change her feelings, but she does not decide who she marries"
Tsunade started to pop a vein, "Why can she not decide?" Hisashi looked at the lady Hokage, "By the laws of our clans we have power over marriages. That is something even you as the Hokage can not change" Tsunade glared at him.
"But" Hiashi continued, "We do respect the new traditions that have been flowing through the five nations. We acknowledge Naruto as your heir and we know that the village has chosen Naruto as their future Hokage. As soon as he is inaugurated he will have to proclaim an heir. You had to choose an heir because you were beyond your baring years. Naruto is still young and will be expected to bare an heir."
He sighed and Naruto could see that he was tense, "We also know that there is no one in this village who would be willing to do that, except my daughter" Hinata clenched Naruto's arm and held it tight.
Hiashi snapped his fingers and two pieces of paper were placed on the table in front of Naruto and Tsunade. They both were covered in writing but one was signed at the bottom.
Naruto looked up at Hiashi, "What are these?" Hiashi glared at him, "Contracts. As you see one has already been signed." Tsunade and Naruto nodded. Toshi smirked like he knew something. Naruto felt Kyubi fueling him and he had to bite back his breath his breath to try to stop himself.
Hiashi took a deep breath, "The signed contract states that Hinata will belong to Toshi and he may take her where he pleases." Hiashi looked at Tsunade, "But the second contract changes the first slightly, but only if signed."
Tsunade picked up the first contract and read through it. Then she placed it on the table and started to read the second. She clenched her fist and slammed it back on the table, "Hinata is not something you can just bargain away. She is a human and has feelings, do you not see that?"
Hiashi scowled, "She is my daughter and as such I am in control of how her future will begin!" Hinata started to shake again. Naruto looked at Tsunade, "What did the second contract say?" Tsunade took a deep breath, "To summarize"
She looked up at him, "If you sign it the first contract will be delayed. If you sign it you will have control of Hinata for four years time. In that time she must present you with an heir. She may have more if she chooses. At the end of four years you must give her up. If you try to keep her you will be banished from the village."
Naruto went slightly pale. Tsunade bit her lip, "If Hinata does not get pregnant within the first two years the second contract will be void" Hinata gripped Naruto tighter. Naruto looked at Hiashi, "What happens if Toshi breaks the contract?"
Hiashi snorted, "Not that he will but the original contract will be void and Hinata will be able to choose what she wishes at that time. But that won't happen" Naruto could feel a fang extending in his mouth.
Hiashi placed a pen in front of Naruto, "Either you sign and have her for four years or you reject it and she will be gone by tomorrow" Toshi smiled, "Just so you don't get any wild ideas, if Hinata breaks the contract then the punishment will still land on you Naruto and you will be banished"
Naruto clenched his fist, what was he supposed to do? Hinata was not something a piece of paper could decide. He had to make a decision. Hinata looked up at him with pleading eyes. He closed his eyes and clenched his teeth. He didn't want to do this. He wished there was another way.
He opened his eyes, he would find the other way. He would find the loophole. No matter what, he would find it. Tsunade would help him. He picked up the pen and signed his name. He threw the pen down and stood up. "I don't care what it says. I love your daughter and I will protect her!"
Naruto, Tsunade, and Hinata left. Naruto brought Hinata back to his apartment. He shut the door and fell to his knees. What had he done? Hinata knelt down by him. She wrapped her arms around him and he held her tight, "I'm so sorry Hinata, I'm so sorry" She started to shake her head, "Don't be sorry, you had no choice. I'm just thankful for the time we'll have together"
Naruto held her tight, "I wish there was some other way" Tears ran down Hinata's face, "I know. But we have to make the best of the time that we do have" Naruto nodded. Hinata took a deep breath, "We need to start our family soon. I only have two years to get pregnant"
Naruto clenched his fists, "It's just not right. You shouldn't be forced to do that, it's so wrong" Hinata gripped his shirt, "I know, but at least we do have some time. I'm glad that at least if I have to have children they get to be yours" Naruto held her tight, "I love you. No matter what happens, I love you. Don't forget it" Hinata nodded, "I won't. I love you too"
Interlog- the next day they got a marriage contract and they had a wedding a week later. Six months later Hinata announced that she was pregnant. Nine months later a baby boy was born. His name was Minato and he looked like a mini-Naruto, except without the whiskers.
A year later Hinata was pregnant again. Nine months after that a baby girl was brought into the world. Her name was Hanato and she was a mini-Hinata. They had one year left. That year passed quickly. A week before the time limit Naruto had to go on a mission. He was only gone for three days. But when he got back all three were gone.
They had disapeared without a trace. It even bugged Hiashi; he had intended to keep in touch with Toshi and Hinata. Everyone assumed it was him because he had disappeared as well. Naruto searched for years. He had his loophole, and he planned on using it!