Chapter 1

Hinata takes a grip of her younger sister's hand. They could see all the other children playing in the park with their parents. Hanabi, Hinata's little sister, eyed all the kids enviously. Their parents had died earlier that year. No one knew exactly how but they had a feeling it was foul play. Hanabi family was only Hinata now. Even though all they could afford was a small apartment in the city they were happy not to live on the streets.

"When are mommy and daddy coming home Hina?" Hanabi asked her older sister. Hinata understood that the four year old sister would never understand that her parents were gone forever. How could she tell her the truth?

"Hanabi…" Hinata looked down to meet up with her sisters curious eyes. "Come let's go home." Hinata walk alongside her. They walked down the crowded road and into a less busy street. Three drunken men stood in front of their apartment door. She stiffened at the gaze. Hinata saw them approached her so she ran. Seeing that it was a dead end Hinata hid Hanabi behind some boxes near a trash can. There she awaited her enemies. She had to be strong for Hanabi…

Later that day Hinata stayed up all the night crying. She didn't notice when but Hanabi woke up. Hanabi touched Hinata's cheek making her jump a little.

"Don't cry Hanabi will make you feel better." Hanabi gives Hanabi a hug.

"I promise that one day I'll take us out of here." Hinata sobbed. "We'll have a big house far from here. Some where no one will bother us again." Hinata wiped some of her tears. "When I graduate in three years I'll study so please wait." Hanabi fell asleep on her lap.

Seven years later

Hanabi walked down the long hallway, she knew she was late yet again but it didn't bother her. The school wasn't going to kick out a paying student. Hanabi looked at herself in the mirror before stepping into class. The teacher was as angry as ever.

"Tell me you have a good excuse for being late today Hyuga!" her teacher yelled. "This would be the fifth time you've arrived late in my class. I'm going to have to speak with your guardian."

"Sure." Hanabi sat at her desk. "But the closest you get to speaking with her is by leaving a message at her voice mail." Some people snickered.

"Hanabi must I lecture you again? This school is the best in the nation and you're privilege to even attend!" He raises his voice. Some girls squealed when his face went red. Hanabi rolled her eyes. She hated it when her fellow classmates fawned over Mr. Uchiha. "Let's get back to class." He signed trying to control his anger.

"Hanabi!" Someone called her from across the room. She turned and looked at Kiba her best friend. He pointed to his phone and she nodded. (Now texting) "Hey why were you late?"

"Didn't feel like getting up early again for this stupid class." Hanabi answers.

"Can I come over today?" Kiba asks her.

"Sure, whatever." Hanabi closes her phone and opens her textbook. Kiba complained and puts his phone away.

Hanabi raced to the door when the bell rang only to be called by Mr. Uchiha. Hanabi turned around reluctantly. He pointed for her to draw closer. Hanabi took slow and steady steps towards him.

"Today Hyuga." Mr. Uchiha complained. She signed and quickened her pace. "Perfect. Hanabi, even if you're a good student you most know that I prefer if you arrived earlier. There is no way I'm going to recommend you to any college at this rate." Hanabi rolled her eyes. Another teacher lecture!