"Father, where are we going?" I asked.
"Its your cousin, Hinata's 3rd birthday. The whole clan is meeting to celebrate."
Hi, I'm Neji Hyuga and I'm 4 years old. I never met Hinata, I hope she's nice. My father always talks about destiny and fate. He also said something about my destiny is to serve the main branch and protect lady Hinata.
I'm not sure what he means by that but I promise to protect Hinata even if it costs me my life! As long as she's nice...because if she's mean then I take that back.
When we met the main branch I was holding fathers hand. I scanned the family looking for Hinata. Then I found her, she was hiding behind her father and she shyly smiled at me.
I smiled back and whispered to father, "She seems nice father."
He looked down at me, there was a sadness in his eyes then he turned to his older brother, my uncle, and said "So Lady Hinata has turned 3. congratulations."
"Thank you. Hizashi I think its time I took Neji under my wing."
Father looked hesitant, under his wing? Then father said, "Very well."
Then there was pressure on my forehead but not enough to hurt me.
When we got home my father made me wait in the family room. I was confused when he came back with wrappings.
"This is to cover up that curse mark."
"Curse mark?" Thats what this thing was? But curses were bad...why would uncle...
Father then wrapped it around my forehead, "That curse mark symbolizes a caged bird. It is the branch's duty to serve for the main household."
Like a servant? But I don't wanna be a servant I wanna be a ninja!
"Does that mean...but I don't wanna be a servant!"
Father knelt down to me, "The main purpose is to seal the Byakugan at death, so that its secrets never fall into the hands of the enemy."
I felt a little relieved, "Oh so Hinata and uncle have one too?"
"No Neji, just the branch house members."
I was so confused, "Come on let's go watch Lady Hinata and Uncle Hiashi train together," father said.
At Hinata's house we sat to the side and watched them train. Hinata was so cute, she was only 3 so she didn't know much about training. But Uncle Hiashi was being a little harsh with her.
"Your kick is still weak," he said harshly.
"Oh...yes," she said and ran towards him.
"Neji do you understand your responsibilities? You will protect Lady Hinata," father said sternly.
"I understand father!" I said happily.
Everything that happened next was all a blur all I remember is that father fell to the ground in pain.
"Father!" I yelled.
