I was unwinding from my other stories and apparently had an easier time making this one. All characters and stuff belong to their owner. With that said, I hope you enjoy!
Uchiha of the Iron Snowfield
Chapter 1-Wandering the Snow
Hinata Lingers behind Kiba and Shino, reflecting on last week's little event. She is soon back to reality by Kiba's interruption.
"Now's not the time to think back. We need to stick together until we reach Konoha."
"S-Sorry," Hinata clasps her hands together and continues to follow, leaving another set of footsteps in the Snowfields of Iron.
"Sticking together may be a problem," Shino points upward at incoming kunai and shuriken. Zetsu clones follow up with an ambush. All three dodge swiftly and apprehend the Zetsus with ease. The trio notice each kunai had a line of fire tags in a net blockade.
Hinata backs away, "If we touch the strings, the fire tags will go off. I can't go through the woods, nor can I follow this path. I have to go around. Kiba, Shino, go ahead of me!"
Akamaru barks and Kiba nods, "Just find a safe way back home!"
The team part ways. Hinata's assumption on the woods was correct, as her Byakugan had detected many well hidden, fire tagged kunai among the trees and bark. Hinata had risen her head periodically to check the skylight, which gradually grew darker every half-hour. She sighs at the fact she won't reach Konoha at the rate she's going. She moves a little slower to pick up branches and other wood pieces to set up a fire. Hinata brightens up as she finds an empty looking cave. Not the shelter she wanted, but it will suffice. She starts making signs for a fire jutsu. It was rare for anyone to see Hinata use another jutsu other than her Gentle Fist and Eight Trigrams, she tried one to impress Naruto, but it doesn't matter anymore. Hinata succeeds in creating a small flame to light the wood. She passes out as the flame dies down.
Kiba and Shino arrive at Konoha with worried faces. Naruto notices as he passes by.
"Hey guys, what's up? Where's Hinata?"
"Zetsu clones attacked us, they somehow outsmarted us and we got separated."
"Then let's get to Grandma Tsunade!"
"That's where we were headed until you interfered," Kiba rushes past the other two while on Akamaru's back. Shino and Naruto eventually catch up.
Tsunade is wide-eyed, "You got separated? I know Hinata can fend for herself, but God only knows what might happen to her. Perfect timing, Kakashi. You, Naruto, and Sakura are assisting Kiba and Shino as a rescue party for Hinata."
Kakashi nods as he puts his Make-Out book away, "Shall we leave now?"
"No. It has to be tomorrow. Rest up, because the sooner tomorrow, the better." All come to an agreement and go to their designated homes.
Sakura meets Naruto at Ichiraku, "What is this about a kunoichi missing in action?"
"Team Eight was attacked by more of those Zetsu clone stragglers and now Hinata is missing," Naruto starts his second ramen bowl, "Grandma Tsunade wanted you, Kakashi Sensei, and I to help Kiba and Shino search for her."
Sakura sighs, "Finally, a good mission. I was getting bored."
"Would that mean that you're free after her search?"
"Don't get carried away," Sakura smacks the back of Naruto's head, his face in his ramen bowl as a result. She awkwardly laughs, "Oops, sorry, Naruto."
He wipes himself off and pays for the ramen bowls, "Let's leave before we make a bigger mess."
"Yeah, let's go," Sakura pushes him out the restaurant.
As the search begins, Hinata finds herself awake at the crack of dawn. Spotting something at the corner of her eye, she moves closer to an ice pillar. She blushes at the sight of a boy around her age trapped inside.
"You found what Tobi was looking for."
Hinata turns around to see that Zetsu clones were charging at her. Three approach from different directions, forcing her to use her Protective Eight Trigrams Sixty-Four Palms to shield herself. Other Zetsu clones are soon eliminated by the Gentle Fist techniques. The Zetsu clone amount rises as Hinata attempts to conserve her chakra. She trips over herself and is stuck between the ice pillar and the Zetsu clones. Just when she thought her end was near, the ice pillar shatters and the boy stands against the Zetsu clones, making signs.
"Fire Style: Great Fire Annihilation."
Flames light up the cave. Four remaining clones charge at him, but only three are cut to pieces by his Chidori Sharp Spear. The last is held by his neck, struggling to escape a deadly captivity, "Tobi will get what he desires… He will soon control-"
"Shut up, you worthless parasite," The boy ends the life with a normal Chidori. He turns to Hinata, "You. How did you find me?"
Hinata flushes an indefinable red, "I-I just needed s-someplace to stay and rest for the n-night. I-I saw the pillar when I woke up."
"I apologize for sounding hostile. Do you know what time of year this is?"
"T-Two thousand t-thirteen."
"May I know where you're from?"
"K-Konohagakure," She soon feels freezing.
The boy takes his coat off and makes more signs, "Let's see… Vapor Style: Evaporation," He then put the coat over Hinata once it completely dries, "I'm glad to see a Konoha ninja. May I also ask for your name?"
"H-Hinata, and yours?"
"Shinkou," He makes a wrong turn and meets her eyes. he resolves the little tension, "You're of the Hyuga clan?"
"Y-Yes. Which clan are you from?"
"Mine is probably gone by now," Shinkou sorrowfully lowers his head.
"Sorry. I guess you wouldn't want to talk about it."
He smiles weakly, "No, it's alright. I'm at fault for bringing it up."
Hinata sighs, "Could you...help me get back to Konoha by any chance?"
"Sure thing. Any friends you have are worried, I'm sure of it."
"Referring back, why did you need the time of year?"
Because I was born twenty years ago. My fourth year, this cave became my home with my best friend and my older brother. Unfortunately, My best friend turned crazy and corrupt two years later, somehow killing my brother as he protected me. I had no choice but to kill him, even if he had gotten to my vital spots. I had used medical ninjutsu, but it wasn't enough. I created an Ice Style just to put myself in an ice pillar for three years, since I was woken up."
"It must have been hard, killing your best friend and watching your brother die."
My best friend, Tenshi, thanked me for 'cleansing' him. and my brother, Yuuki, wanted me to use medical ninjutsu to remove his own eyes, serving them as a token of thanks and brotherly love."
"There you are!" Kiba, along with Shino and team seven, have found the two ninja, "We've been looking all over for you!"
"You have?"
"Yeah! Naruto and his team were issued to help us search for you, but Akamaru picked up your scent the quickest. So, is this guy your friend?"
"I-I just met him, but I think it will work out."
"Any friend of Hinata's is a friend of mine," Kiba starts off, "My name is Kiba Inuzuka, and this is my best pal, Akamaru," The white dog barks on cue.
"Shino Aburame," Shino fixes his jacket.
"I'm Naruto Uzumaki, the Nine Tails jinchuriki! One day, I'll become a great Hokage just like-"
"Your father," Shinkou smiles, "He was one of the best."
"You knew him?"
"I had to secretly learn under him. He told me to seek refuge here and bestowed some of his special kunai to me sixteen years ago when the Nine Tails attacked."
The tallest of the group steps forward, "You must have been a special case. My name is Kakashi Hatake."
"Kakashi of the Sharingan, son of the White Fang. It's an honor to meet you."
"The honor's mine."
"I'm Sakura Haruno," The pink haired girl nods her head.
"I'm glad to meet all of you. My name is Shinkou, and I look forward to working with you."
Shinkou is glad to be greeted by everyone in the village, but soon turns uneasy after hearing of Madara Uchiha's reanimation, especially the fact that they don't know who he really is.
Notes: I'm using the Konoha name fro the manga 'cause it sound cooler, as well as following after the Naruto Ultimate Ninja Storm 3 version of the Fourth Great Ninja War. Other than that, I hope you enjoy this story as much as i have fun writing. Due to school, don't expect another update until either Sunday or Monday. See ya then!