Summary – The coming of the age is not such a simple little thing that can easily be passed as a joke. As a daughter of a prestigious clan such as the Hyuga, Hinata must succeed as the heir to the Hyuga throne and prepare herself for the wedding of the century.

No Greater Love

Based on Toni Gonzaga's song "No Greater Love"

Disclaimer – I do not own Naruto or any of the original characters.

"Father you have summoned me?" A worried princess asked.

Across from her, her father sat on the tatami mat sipping his warm tea.

"Be seated Hinata," he motioned her with his pale hand.

Hinata gracefully sat on the tatami mat adjusting herself to be presentable and comfortable at the same time. Waiting for her father to speak she turned her attention to the window. The sky was finally clearing up. It had been raining for days now. Returning her attention to her father before she got too comfortable she saw the seriousness within his white eyes.

"Father is there something wrong?" she asked affectionately.

"My daughter I have not been a great father to you. However over the years I have realized how much I have wronged you. I am ashamed of my actions. I summoned you here for two reasons. The first, I would like to apologize for being an ignorant fool –

"Father," she said.

"No let me finish, my daughter you have grown to be a wise and beautiful young woman. And you have both the courage and strength to defeat many powerful ninja. Hinata, I want to tell you that I am very proud of you."

Her eyes began to water, never in her right mind she ever thought her father would tell her this. For years she strived to be the best in the eyes of her father. Finally Hiashi is able to see her now. Not only for the next heir to the throne or for showing him the strength everyone thought she never had, but most of all seeing her as a daughter. His daughter. She would not ask for anything else. This is a very delicate moment that she will treasure forever in her heart.

"Father…thank you," she whispered finally shedding a tear from pure happiness.

Hiashi lifted his hand and stroked her cheek affectionately, "No, thank you."

Moving on from this touching moment Hiashi sent away the main house servants before stating his second reason for summoning her. Once again his face held a serious expression. This time it did not falter for any reason.

"My daughter you have proven yourself worthy of becoming the next clan leader. Because of this I believe it is time."

Hinata stared at him questioningly.

"You are now at the age of adulthood and I believe that it is time for you to marry."

For a few seconds her world had stopped.

"My daughter –

"…with who, father?"

"You are to wed Uchiha Sasuke of the Uchiha clan."

Through her eyes the world began to be nothing but a blur. In that moment her world had blackened out. The last thing she saw was her father's worried expression and his deep voice calling out to her before her head finally hit the hard surface of the floor.