Violent Reactions

By: KibaSin/Kiba

Summary: Neji is not exactly pleased with the responsibility that his uncle suddenly dropped onto his shoulders, but it is nothing compared to what comes along with it. Neji x Kagome; Naruto/Inuyasha Crossover; Two-shot

Disclaimer: I own neither Naruto nor Inuyasha. They belong to their creators Kishimoto Masashi© and Takahashi Rumiko©. I simply gain self-accomplishment from writing.

Genre: General/Drama/Romance

Rating: M

Dedication—I dedicate this two-shot to madmiko, who requested that I write a Neji/Kagome piece for her. And I do hope that once the second chapter is done it meets her expectations, though I might have gone in an entirely different direction than she might have expected. But, madmiko—everyone—I do hope that you enjoy what my imagination comes up with when it is allowed to run wild.

Chapter One

"Neji, if you will come with me, there is something that you need to be informed of," Hiashi stated, gazing at his nephew's back. He felt a twinge of sympathy in his chest when the other Hyuuga finally turned to him, but he quickly stomped it down. This was his brother's decision, and he would honor now that his son was of age. Perhaps then he would get that blasted man to stop breathing down his neck, demanding that he honor his deceased brother's word.

Neji narrowed his eyes only slightly when his uncle turned away. He wondered what else he could possibly throw at him, since he had already decided that, as the only male within his direct family line, he would be the one to take over the head's position. He understood why he would make such a decision, though he still believed Hinata could have done a fine job with keeping the Hyuuga Clan in line. The question remained, though: what else could he possibly have to dump at his feet? However, his uncle had not handed down the title yet, so he moved to follow him.

Hiashi led him through the main house to his private study, as Neji pondered over what he would need to know. The fact that his uncle came to retrieve him, instead of sending another Hyuuga to do so, meant that the knowledge was very important. He doubted that it had anything to do with the ceremony that would commence on his eighteen birthday, giving him the head title, since he knew what he needed to already. He doubted that it was some secret heir that suddenly popped into existence, since he was positive his uncle knew exactly how many children he had conceived with his late wife. He also doubted that it was a mission that Tsunade was demanding him for, since his uncle had might it quite clear that he could not receive any missions until after he was head, and even then only if he wished it. So, this mystery information troubled Neji a bit, since he could not think of anything good that his uncle would need to tell him before he took his place.

"Have a seat," Hiashi said.

"I would prefer to stand," Neji replied.

"I was not asking, Neji. Sit," Hiashi repeated.

A small sigh escaped his nose, as Neji moved forward to take the seat before his uncle's desk. He watched then as his uncle finally took his own seat, and reached down to open either the second or third drawer at his right. Hiashi pulled a long, dust-covered scroll from within and placed it onto the top of the desk. Neji blinked when he merely left it there, sealed, and causing his curiosity to rise.

"Neji, you are aware that you cannot take my position until you are eighteen, correct?"

"Yes," Neji replied. This line of questioning was not new from the gaze Hiashi was giving him, but he had to wonder why he was suddenly asking. Of course he knew—the rules were clear, a successor could not take the position of head until they were eighteen, unless the pervious head was taken by death before then. Still, he doubted that Hiashi was dying, since the man would probably breathe down his neck for another good twenty to forty years.

"At this moment," Hiashi wasted no time in saying, "there are others who will stop that from happening."

Neji's eyes narrowed again. Who would be stupid enough to challenge Hiashi's word? More to the point, who was powerful enough to do so? "And why is that?" Neji asked, knowing that though this could be his chance to dump the responsibility of head onto someone else, he would not. Hiashi had made his decision clear, he would be head, and his uncle would see it so before his death.

"The Higurashi Head is demanding that I honor your father's decision before you become head," Hiashi replied.

"Higurashi? What business do they have with the Hyuuga Clan?" Neji snorted.

"As you know, they came to the village not long after the bijuu's attack," Hiashi continued, choosing to ignore Neji's question for now. "The Hyuuga Clan tried to make bonds with them before the Uchiha were able to, and my brother managed to do so. A pact was made between your father and the Higurashi Head on that day, stating that the Higurashi and Hyuuga Clan's would always be allies if one condition was honored."

Neji scowled, "And what is this condition?"

Hiashi almost sighed, as he stated, "Their eldest children are to wed once the male turns eighteen."

"What?" Neji demanded.

Hiashi swatted the scroll toward the younger Hyuuga, watching as he nearly jumped in order to grab at it. "That scroll contains the details of the agreement, along with the signatures of the both parties and their witnesses. Since I did not have a male child, and we did not wish for the Uchiha Clan to make ties with the Higurashi, my brother put forth your hand. And now that I have announced that you are to be the next head, the Higurashi are acting up, demanding if I am trying to break the agreement between us."

Neji's eyes skimmed the scroll swiftly, his eyes locking onto his name and the name written beside his. The woman's name. "My father is dead," he stated, "they cannot expect for us to—"

"Neji, you are not head yet." Hiashi hardened his gaze. "As such, you cannot back away from your father's word. The agreement is clear, and as head I will enforce it to stop war. You will wed Higurashi Kagome before your eighteenth birthday, and then you will be given the title of head."

Neji tensed. No, no—anyone but that blasted wench.

This was the worst day of her life. She had always known that it would happen one day, but it did not expect it to be this day—this soon. And unannounced… and… and so many other things that she found many other reasons to dislike the man sitting across from her. But that was not the worst part, oh, no, no, no, no, no—it was the fact that he could not keep those all seeing eyes to himself. Blasted, arrogant, demented Hyuuga!

Her cheeks were heating up, as she glanced through her bangs again, wondering if he was still staring at her. Unfortunately, he was, and she had no doubt that he noticed the way her shoulders tensed a bit further. Damn it, why was it that he had to stare at her like that? Did he not know how uncomfortable this already was? Her father had made it quite clear when she was younger that she would marry him, but to add the fact that he did not like her as much as she did not like him—the situation was so uncomfortable it was getting ridiculous.

Her teeth grit together slightly, her eyes moving to the Hyuuga Head. For a moment she pondered the thought of beginning to yell at the man staring at her, before beating some manners into his arrogant, oversized Hyuuga ego. However, she knew that her father would be appalled by such an action, most likely punishing her if she should even try to strike her to-be-husband. Not only that, but the Hyuuga Head would most likely take it in offence if he did not have a sense of humor—and he sure as heck did not look like he did—and cut all ties with them, ending in an even more serious punishment.

If only she had taken that mission Tsunade-sama had offered three days ago. She would not have to sit across from him, and she would not have to feel her fingers twist together as she listened to her father's overly pleased tone. She seriously did not understand how he could be so happy when he was giving his only daughter's hand to such a monster. Could he not see the way the Hyuuga's eyes narrowed, glaring at her as if this was all her fault? Was he not paying attention when the man snorted when he mentioned his opinion of her beauty, intelligence, and skills?

Why was her father so blind that he was going to hand her over to such a beast?

Still, if only she had taken that mission. Tsunade-sama had mentioned something about it lasting about a week, and her team would have consisted of Uchiha Sasuke and Nara Shikamaru. True, she had always known that she must keep herself pure, and she had, but that did not mean she was not allowed to enjoy herself! If they decided to suddenly strip during battle, which she doubted they would anyway, she would not complain. She would enjoy the show and then politely ask them to clothe themselves after the battle was over—but if they did not want to, she would not object.

A small sigh escaped her lips, as she mentally told herself to stop hanging around Sakura. The girl, since Uchiha Sasuke had turned her down for the millionth time, had finally begun to point out the beauty that many men around the village possessed. She had managed to capture herself a man named Tenjo Yoshinori, but she often times caught herself looking at several other men. She merely shook her head and laughed, telling Sakura that she had probably always been a pervert at heart, but did that make her one as well? Sakura always said so, since she played along and stared with her. Perhaps, she decided… but she was a woman with needs that could not be met because of her father's blasted decision.

Turning her thoughts away from that matter, she looked up through her bangs once more. Her shoulders sagged a bit when she realized that he was no longer staring at her directly, silently sending her the message that she was the reason this was happening, therefore she should fall over dead. Damn him. If either of them should fall over dead, it should be him. He had probably been able to enjoy a few things that she had had to save for him because of this stupid agreement. At least he had probably been able to experience it before his death, so it should definitely be him to die for this stupid thing to end.

However, knowing that arrogant man, he would rather she die a virgin. He was probably pondering ways to make it seem that they had lain together already, just so he would not have to sleep at her side. Once his uncle died it would not matter, since he would not have to have a reason to explain why there was no children between them. He would be head already, and any who questioned his word would be punished or killed. But, though she knew that hanging around Sakura and Miroku made her a bit of a pervert, the idea of her husband sleeping with other women so that he would not have to sleep with her, made her want to twist a kunai in his chest.

Her body stiffened again. He was not even her husband yet and she was already planning ways to kill him. Damn Hyuuga, it was his own fault that she did not like him. He had no reason to dislike her, no reason to constantly glare or spit rude remarks in her face. He was always so polite to other women, yet he treated her as if she was not worthy to walk under the same sun as him. Which was another reason that she wanted to drop to her knees and beg her father to reconsider this foolish plot.

"Then we are in agreement?" Hiashi asked. "Unless, of course, there is something that would jeopardize the marriage." He only said such things for his nephew's benefit, remembering how long he had remained in his room before coming to the decision that he would honor his father's word. After all, if the girl was not pure in body the night of their wedding, Neji would have every right to demand the ties between them broken, and have Higurashi Hajime shamed for his daughter's foolishness.

Hajime shook his head, "No. I have made it quite clear to my daughter that she is to treat her body like a temple until she is married. And she has honored my lessons. Have you not, Kagome?" He turned his attention to his daughter, her silence causing him to give her a sharp glance. She knew what would happen should she bring shame to the Higurashi Clan, but she was a good girl, and he doubted that she had not heeded his lessons.

"Of course, father," Kagome nodded. She would have been a fool not to. So she forced the next words from her throat, "I know my purpose."

"Good," Hajime smirked. Returning his attention to the Hyuuga Head, he asked, "Shall we set a date? After all, we would not wish for Neji to miss his ceremony into the head position."

"So," the other male drew out, "tomorrow's the day, huh?"

Neji glanced sharply at the blonde that seated himself next to him, grinning like a child that had just gotten away with a large bout of naughtiness. He scowled deeply at him, hating him as much as he hated his other friends as they patted him on the back, saying how wonderful it was that he was getting married. How could they say such a horrible thing? That woman was going to be the death of him, he was sure of it. Already he had a silent bet with himself: within a week's time the Konohagakure newspaper would have a front page headline on how the new Hyuuga Head had been murdered by his raging wife.

Naruto laughed, "Oh, come on. It's not going to be that bad. I mean, seriously, have you looked at Kagome lately? If she wasn't so keen on remaining pure for her father's wishes, I wouldn't have minded having a piece of that."

Neji scowled even deeper as the blonde waggled his eyebrows. "I do not think this is the most appropriate conversation," he stated stoically. "It is degrading to women, though I would not exactly call that wench I'm supposed to marry a woman."

"I don't see what your problem is," Naruto sighed. "Kagome's bright—" he heard Neji snort, "—she's got a killer body—" he snorted again, "—she can kick my butt—" again, "—she's got a mean temper, though—" Neji seemed to agree with that one, "—and, I heard that Tsunade-baa-chan tried to get her to become an S-ranked shinobi for the village."

Neji glanced up, curiosity clouding his eyes.

"Oh," Naruto snickered, "you didn't know that? I'm surprised, the all-intelligent Neji did not know something so important!" His eyes brightened in humor, as he raised his hands to shout, "Hey, everyone! Hyuuga Neji is not as much of a genius as he claims himself to b—"

Neji nearly smacked him again, as he turned his bright, glittering blue eyes toward him. "I try to stay as far away from that woman as I possibly can," Neji replied. "Now, tell me about this position that Tsunade-sama wanted to give her. I cannot imagine the Hokage wanting someone like her underneath her foot for such important assassination missions."

"First, you might want to refer to Kagome by her name once you're married," Naruto smiled, "otherwise, you might find yourself sleeping outside for a couple of days. She hates it whenever you call her anything other than her name, something about respect, I don't really remember after she hit me the last time. But, I'm sure that you'll figure that out real quick."

"The position, Naruto," Neji urged. Oh, he knew that she hated being called anything other than her name, which was the exact reason he refused to use it until they were married. Hiashi would demand that he show respect to the woman that would be at his side until they were separated by death—and as Hyuuga honor demanded, without any others coming between them before they were reunited. Which in his mind, basically meant that he better find a way to shut the woman up long enough to get her pregnant so that his line could continue, since Hyuuga tradition would not allow him to marry again.

"Oh, I was there when Tsunade-baa-chan tried to convince her of it," Naruto grinned. "Kagome's actually a lot stronger than anyone gives her credit for, but Tsunade-baa-chan noticed. She wanted to put Kagome's name onto the S-ranked shinobi list, instead of her position as chuunin right now, but Kagome refused. Tsunade-baa-chan even told her that she would given special S-ranked shinobi status, but she told her that she had more important things to think about than missions. Now, I'm not sure if it was because she was supposed to marry you," he nudged him, "or something else, but she walked out on the old lady when she tried asking for a fourth time in a row.

"I'm not sure about you, but I saw that dedication and thought about how much I would like to have that at my side everyday," Naruto grinned wider. "And, I might have wondered what it would be like to have her in my bed for that long, too, but I'm sure that you'll soon find out it's a lot better than how I imagined."

Neji snorted, "No. I'm wondering about what it will feel like to have a kunai in my back when she finally snaps."

"Oh, cheer up, Neji," Naruto frowned. "I'm sure that you'll find something to enjoy in your marriage. Just think of it this way: you might not like her during the day, but once the lights go out, you'll be in control of her voice for as long as you wish."

"I'm leaving now," Neji shook his head in disgust.

"Come on, man, I was only joking!" Naruto laughed. "But, if you don't want me to, I will tell you that I'm positive the sex will be killer! Seriously, you need to take a look at her body for once! She's going to be one hell of a wild cat!"

Neji snorted, leaving with the sound of Naruto's wicked laughter echoing in his ears. However, as he walked, be supposed that the blonde was right, since the girl he had known had turned out to be a very impressive woman. And, if what Naruto said was correct about Tsunade wanting her as a S-ranked shinobi, she had to have some type of skill that turned her that way. Still, even if her body made his nights with her wonderful, he was still dreading the days.

As she walked closer and closer, she silently begged her father to see the error of his way and leap away with her. However, the obviously blind man was smiling as he led her to her doom, whispering about how wonderful it was to finally see her married. And to such a fine young gentleman—again, she had to wonder what her father saw, since that was not what she saw waiting for her at the end of this path. No, standing up on that small step was a cruel individual that would drag her from this place and never allow her to see the light of day again as he silently sucked the life from her during the night.

How no one else saw that, she would never understand.

She took a small glance over to the side, and noticed that Sakura was smiling at her. Her heart reached out, wishing that the other woman would see her plight and demand a stop to this madness. But, as she suspected, Sakura was also under the spell of that evil Hyuuga, forcing her to take another step toward her doom. In fact, as she smiled despite how much her heart pleaded with her just run away, she noticed that no one, no one, could see what she saw waiting for her up there. No, for they were all just fools caught in his web—all smiling fools that would soon realize that they had led her to an early grave.

How in the world was she going to get through this? How was she going to lie beside a man she could barely stand, let alone allow him to have his way with her? She supposed it would not be so hard, since she had waited so long and wondered about it often, but could she really do this to herself? Could she fool herself for her father's sake? Could she walk the rest of the way to her doom? But, as these questions swam into her mind, she realized that she was still walking, she was still drawing closer to that blasted Hyuuga within her far too thick kimono. So, apparently she could do this to herself.

Taking a small glance at her father, still standing at her side and looking so happy, she knew that she would. It had been so long since she had pleased her father—the last time probably being when she managed to become chuunin before most children her age. Her brother managed to do so a lot, but she knew that it was only because he was her father's only son, and she was the heir, expected for great things. She was expected to do this, to become the wife of an old and noble clan, and continue to climb the ranks to prove that the Higurashi family was not second best. Her role in life was simple: be the best, have the best, do the best, and all the while continue to show others that she was the best.

She supposed that was also why she rebelled, telling her father that she would never take Tsunade's offer of becoming an S-ranked nin. She hated having to do everything so perfectly, when it was so clear that she was not perfect. She hated having to keep herself so pure; when she was almost constantly surrounded by people who told her she was stupid for waiting. She hated having to know the man she was supposed to marry hated her. But, most of all, she hated the fact that she hated herself for constantly thinking that she might be able to pass the responsibility handed to her onto someone else.

No one else should have to deal with the expectations placed onto her shoulders.

Stealing herself, she smiled brighter, truer, as she neared the end of the walkway. She would do this, no matter the consequences that might come later from putting her with such an awful man. She would endure because she was a kunoichi, and this was just like another mission. She would be the best that she could be, and in the end she would show the Hyuuga waiting to take her hand that there was a reason to at least like her—if not love her in the end. She would do this, and she would show everyone that the Higurashi family was strong enough to face even their greatest of fears.

He sighed in irritation, wishing that everyone would stop congratulating him. His eyes flickered over his—he shuddered just thinking it—wife, standing at his side obediently. Another sigh escaped him, for he could not understand how she could continue to smile so widely, even when she was beginning to grow irritated with the ceremony, as well—her stance told him that much. Then again, from what he had always known, she smiled even after shedding the blood of another shinobi during battle. There was nothing that could stop her from lifting her lips into that somewhat pretty smile and flicking it over any unexpected male's form, causing many around him, at his wedding, to turn to goo.

They were all idiots for falling for her charm.

"—you don't mind, do you?"

Neji nearly slapped himself, snapping his attention to Naruto and Sasuke, both standing in front of his new wife. He almost asked them to repeat themselves, but decided from the look on Naruto's face that it was probably best that he did not. So, despite having no idea what they wanted, he nodded, and watched as they suddenly grabbed his wife by the arms and began to drag her toward the dance floor. He lifted an eyebrow when she turned to send him a scorching glare, since she clearly did not want to become a Kagome-sandwich between Uzumaki and the Uchiha. However, he merely shrugged at her, as the blonde began to move in front of her, and the ebony haired male began to move at her back, forcing her into motion.

Watching them, he supposed that he could get a little amusement each time she nearly tripped. Her face was bright red, probably embarrassed more than anything else. After all, if Tsunade had offered her the chance to take S-ranked missions, she surely was not afraid of all the kunoichi suddenly glaring at her for various reasons. If looks could kill, she would have spontaneously combusted a while ago, and he would be damned if he did not wish for a single moment it might happen. At least then he would not have to take her home, and god forbid, not find one thing about her to turn him on.

Hiashi would kill him if she was not pregnant within the next few months. Something about keeping the Hyuuga strong and continuing the line no matter how he felt about the woman stuck at his side. Or perhaps something about honoring his father's word, since no doubt the Higurashi family would expect some type of progress between them within that much time. With no child between them, both families would demand the reason why, and when they found that that damn woman was still a virgin, he would be screwed. Hell, even before than she could dig him his grave by simply letting something slip with Hinata, since his cousin would no doubt send him on a guilt trip.

"Strange, I was under the impression the husband was supposed to dance with his wife first."

Neji turned his head slightly, his back straightening a bit when he realized that Higurashi Hajime was standing at his side. Quickly, he replied, "They insisted."

Hajime flicked his dark eyes over the Hyuuga beside him. "I see. But, perhaps in the future, it is best that you learn to say no. After all, many men have chased my daughter over the years, only to be turned down so that she could save herself for you. It would be a shame to find that her husband could not protect her from the advances of others."

"I was under the impression that she could protect herself," Neji scowled.

Hajime chuckled lightly, turning his nearly black eyes toward the Hyuuga. "Oh, my daughter can protect herself quite nicely. However, now that she has you, there is no need for her to protect herself. You should fill the role of protector and caregiver, while she should have no worries except giving you strong sons—which she will no doubt do. Her only role should be playing with children and making sure they know their place, not having to protect herself from the advances of men at every turn. True, if you are not there, she should do so—but what use are you if you cannot manage to keep a few boys at bay?"

Neji glowered at the blasted Higurashi Head's back as he walked away. He was still chuckling, and Neji growled deep in his throat when he realized he had been called inferior—useless. At that moment he wished nothing more than to bury a kunai in the elder man's heart, showing just how useless he was. However, he found himself moving in the opposite direction, his feet carrying him toward the dance floor, where his new wife had been buried between the chests of Naruto and the Uchiha. She appeared to be pressing her hands against Sasuke's body to try and get him to move away, but she was laughing until he reached out to grab ahold of her hand.

She gasped when he suddenly pulled her from between them, causing her to stumble into him. However, she quickly corrected her balance and huffed up at him, her eyes narrowing. He refused to acknowledge her, though, as Naruto turned his attention toward him, obviously put out from not having a female to entertain anymore. And the Uchiha seemed not to care anymore as he turned a bit, his face neutral once more. However, he also refused to fall for their games, since it was clear from a moment ago that they had quite enjoyed their time with his wife.

"Neji!" Naruto smiled. "Have you come to steal this fair maiden from our vile temptations?"

"I believe the one who stole her was you," Neji snorted. "I am more of the hero come to rescue her."

"Oh, come on, you weren't going to dance with her," Naruto grinned. "So, I figured that Sasuke and I could give her a bit of fun. Its not like we were hurting her."

Dragging her hand to his chest, he stared into the challenging eyes of the other shinobi. His eyes narrowed, determined to show him that he was Hyuuga Neji and he backed down from nothing. His other arm snaked out, wrapping around her hips, pulling her body against him even as he began to move. The blonde was still grinning at him, his eyes glittering his challenge, but he was not going to stand down to such a ridiculous thing. Hell, if he had to, he would dance with his wife the entire night just to keep Naruto and Sasuke away from her, but also to get Higurashi Hajime off his back.