Another story, as always it is about Hinata. It has minor Neji bashing, a caring and tough Hanabi and a dictator of a Hiashi. Pairings haven't been decided yet. Might be Hin-Sasuke or Hin-Gaara. You guys suggest…

Disclaimer: I don't own Naruto.

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Lost Princess

Chapter One.

Hinata looked outside the window, the weather was beautiful, cloudy as well as sunny as if both of them had come out to make this particular day perfect. Birds chirped and the trees danced happily in the cool breeze that greeted every leaf and stem with Mother Nature's message.

Just outside one could hear the hustle and bustle of people as they went about their particular tasks. Today was a very important event and everything simply had to be perfect. There was no exception to that; their life simply depended on it.

"Sir the bride has awoken."

"Thank you Sanders. You may leave now. Neji!"

"Yes uncle."

"I want everything to go according to plan and see to it that there are no complications regarding Hinata."

"Yes I will personally ensure that things run smoothly."

Hiashi smiled, choosing Neji as his heir was the best decision he had ever taken, "that will be all Neji."

"Thank you."

"My Lady you must eat something. You haven't eaten anything since yesterday morning."

Hinata ignored the maid and folded her hands, before yesterday nobody had taken the courtesy to inform her that it was her wedding for which the arrangements were being made. Her father, her sister, everyone had kept silent, even Neji. She bit her lower lip, what more she wasn't even allowed to show her anger. She was to dutifully comply with the decision to uphold the great family name and honor it by whole heartedly and completely giving herself away.

Neji entered her room and saw Hinata still perched on the bed in her sleeping gown.

"Leave!" Hinata winced at hearing the booming voice. The maids immediately left for disobedience was intolerable especially of an order given by the great Neji.

"You look particularly pretty today dear cousin." He smirked; if it wasn't for Hiashi he would have claimed her as his bride a long time ago.

Hinata shivered as he sat down beside her on the bed. "Don't you dare touch me."

Neji frowned, "what is it; don't you like my touch anymore." Hinata inched backwards as another shout was hurled at her. "I am not good enough for you now?"

She slapped his hand away, "I said don't touch me."

"You will regret rejecting me." He stood up, "you could have had me, and I could have given you everything, your dream, your reputation, your kingdom. But now, now you'll have no choice but to marry that old haggard. Happy marriage my princess!"

Hinata heard the bang of the door as her tears softly trickled down her cheeks. Her shoulders drooped as she took a pillow to support her head. What had she done to deserve this? Why was she being punished so? Oh Lord what evil sin had she committed that besieged her being happily thrown away?"

"Sir the caterers require your assistance."

"I'll be there in a minute."

"Very well sir."

Neji looked at it once more and placed it back in his pouch. What was he thinking, he could never have her. Since the very beginning the love was one sided. She had never returned his feelings. Apparently the affection she bestowed on him was the same as the others received from her and he had thought he was the special one in her life. Oh how wrong he was, he had done so many crazy things to make her fall in love with him but to no avail, and even to this day she considered him but only a cousin, a brother. Then why did she deceive him by talking her heart out with him? Why did she torture him by laughing and crying at his shoulder? Aren't these feelings, emotions, things exchanged with one's lover? And when he had finally poured out his heart to her, she had retraced, said it was a misunderstanding that he mistook her affections for something more than they really were. Ever since that day he had worked to torture her. He would never have stolen her position as heir if only…

"Sir!"

"Yes, yes I am coming!"

Ah well now she would undergo what he had felt at being rejected. She would suffer like he did. How effortlessly she had burned his heart! She would know after today. Neji straightened his face as he made his way into the kitchen. "What seems to be the problem?"

"Oh good sir, we have just been informed that the guest list has been exceeded and there might be a shortage of food."

"Didn't my secretary inform you about the increase in numbers?"

"No sir."

"Somebody call Andrews and hurry. Meanwhile please make full use of this kitchen and add the two dishes that I rejected earlier."

"Yes sir."

"Andrews did you inform them about the increase in guest numbers?"

"Um sir…"

"I don't want that to happen again. A mistake like this could jeopardize the whole event. We want the wedding to be perfect. And one more thing if something like this ever happens again I will simply fire you. Is that clear?"

"Yes sir. It won't happen again sir."

"Good. Now can you guys pick up the pace? Four is just six hours away. Have the suits arrived?"

"Yes sir, they have been laid out in every one's quarters."

"What about the…"

"Yes that has been taken care of. They will all assemble at the bride and groom's table to pay homage to them."

"Good keep me posted and call me only if there is an emergency only."

"Yes sir."

"How is my darling sister? Today is a big day for you," squealed Hanabi.

"Oh come on! Are you still angry at me?"

Hinata kept her face averted; she knew exactly what she was up to. She would not forgive her so easily.

"Come on Hina! I told you he made me promise. I didn't want to but he made me."

"My Lady your bath is ready."

"Thank you Agatha."

Hanabi stood in front of the door, "Hinata talk to me. You have a right to be angry, we all deceived you and I am sorry but I thought this was an opportunity for you to get out of this hell hole. What have you ever received here?"

Hinata looked sharply at Hanabi, "how could you ever say that?"

"Well…"

"I have nothing further to discuss with you. Leave!" stated Hinata firmly before Hanabi could say another word.

Hanabi stepped aside and angrily stormed towards her own quarters. 'What was she thinking; Hinata was never going to forgive her after what she had done. If only she could do something.'

"She is still angry?"

Hanabi turned around to see Neji seated on one of the sofas, "she won't even talk to me. It's like I don't even know her any more. What happened to my sweet forgiving sister?"

"She's not your sweet whatever anymore."

Hanabi got up as realization hit her, "it was you. It's your entire fault. You're the one who whispered the idea into father's head."

Neji smirked, "and even if it is what are you going to do about it?"

Hanabi narrowed her eyebrows, "you moron, you…"

"Watch your mouth; after all I am the future heir to this clan. Or do you want to end up like Hinata, sharing the same fate as her."

Hanabi stared at him; she couldn't believe what she was hearing. Who was this? This wasn't her cousin; he would never talk this way. He was sweet and loyal and caring. What had happened to him?

"Good now that we understand each other I have some other business to take care of."

Hanabi stared at his retreating back. She wasn't Hinata, she was Hanabi and she wouldn't be bossed around like a servant. She has her own mind and knows her rights. All her life Hinata had been there for her now it was time for her to return the favor and be there for her. And she would figure out a way for she always gets what she wants.

"Sir the preparations are going flawlessly."

"And Hinata?"

"She understands her duty perfectly."

"Excellent. At what time are the guests expected?"

"In two hours."

"Good good. Now there's something I want you to do."

"Yes sir anything."

Hiashi walked over to his desk and took out a single key to open the top drawer of his desk. Neji walked over to him curious to see what valuables had been locked in that drawer.

"This was to be Hinata's crown on her coronation ceremony," he held it up for him to see, "but since she is no longer to become queen I will give it to her anyways since it's tradition to hand it down to the first born in the family and she is after all my first born."

Neji eyed the crown with amusement, his cousin having a precious heirloom gifted to her, how lucky.

"Neji I want you to deliver it to her immediately. I want her to wear it to her wedding. She should look like a princess in every possible way and most important she should feel like a Hyuga because she is after all my daughter. We will bid her off with grandeur and regal that is Hyuga.

Hinata stared absent mindedly out the window, she could hear the clatter of shoes and the different voices the wind carried through the window. "My Lady can you please move this way, it's time for the dress."

Hinata stared at the dress; it was her mother's and her mother's before her. It was tradition to hand it down to the first female born in the family. Her hair had been done in the same traditional style as her mother's. White flowers had been decorated in her braids.

Hinata lifted her arms as the maids positioned it above her head ready to slide it down her slender body.

"Ten minutes," informed one of the servants from outside.

The crown came next followed by the veil, Hinata stared at herself in the mirror as the maids fussed here and there to make the veil fall perfectly and to take out the little tousles from the gown to make it fall down like a perfect waterfall.

"My Lady you look absolutely beautiful."

"Agatha I-I…"

"It's okay my dear. I want you to know that I'll always be here for you."

"Agatha I want to thank you. After mother died…you were always there for me. I-I will miss you."

"Mistress…"

"It is time Lady Hinata," announced a voice.

Hinata stared at the doors as they opened up awaiting her arrival. Her heart beat increased, her palms became sweaty and she became fixed to the spot. Was it all really happening? Wasn't it a nightmare? This couldn't be real. Could it?

"My Lady it's time." Hinata cloaked Agatha's hand with her own, "Oh please don't let it happen. Agatha please."

"I am sorry My Lady I can't do anything. Now please take one step at a time."

It wasn't going to stop. This was no joke, she was already awake and it wasn't a nightmare. It was all true and in a few minutes she was going to be…dare she think it a wife to that old man.

Hinata brought her two hands together for one last plea, 'oh please Lord save me from this terrible fate. Forgive me for my sins but please save me!'

"Hinata, stop right there." Hinata looked up to see Hanabi standing in front of the closed doors.

"Hanabi?"

How was it? Good or awful?

Anyways I just had this idea and I really wanted to write it. It's a small story but if I don't receive any reviews then I won't continue it.

So thank you for reading!

:)

Bubii.