A/N: I do not own Naruto
another sasuhina fic, though this is more badass and insensitive y'all. this will contain rape and stockholm syndrome (just like every other sasuhina abduction fics) but I will stray from that trope. badass hinata coming through y'all.
A snowflake landed delicately on her shoulder.
The frozen air embodied the gloomy crowd, silence and grief in their throats. A prayer recited to the fallen, bowing to honor the legacy left behind the physical world. Bodies leaving the secluded area, eager to continue their accustomed lives. The young woman kneeled in front of the fresh land, her head down. Her sister pressed a hand on her shoulder, a servant waiting behind her.
"Onee-sama, we have to go." The younger lady asked of her, her voice hoarse, an evidence of her emotions for the past three nights.
"Hanabi, Ieave me be, I know my way home." The woman responded monotonal, still hiding her face. Her sister nodded, proceeding to return to the compound.
Alone, she was.
In the falling darkness of the night, she clutched the grass under her, scratching her own palm. Blue hair cascaded down her back, a few strands in front of her face. Tears fell from her cheeks as she stared at the grave. One of her mother, who died a decade ago, leaving the young woman and her sister motherless as they grow up.
She turned her head to look at the newly dug grave.
A stone engraved of the name,
Hyuga Hiashi.
Her body shook as she read the name over and over again. Grasping the thought of her father gone, she sobbed harder. She breathed out, deciding briefly.
She stood up, pulling out a kunai, then cropped her waist-length tresses up to her shoulders. Midnight blue strands syncing with the direction of the wind.
She lifted up her hand, staring at her porcelain-like forearm. The weapon sliced a line on her forearm, blood trickling out of it, she gasped at the self-inflicted wound. She held out her arm, letting the blood fall on his grave.
"I shall avenge you, father."
"Hanabi, you shall be the new leader of the Hyuga from now on." An elder judged, the officials nodding, even the girl, accepting her fate.
The shoji doors slid open and a rustling sound followed, a young woman appeared. The people inside the room gasped, their Byakugan-bestowed eyes wide open. The sight of the woman with her hair short and a bandaged arm welcomed them, a determined look on her face— paying homage to her father, stern and strong.
"No, I will take the position." The woman slammed a palm on the table, a surprise coming from the girl known for her shyness.
"Hinata, what kind of foolish act are you putting up?" An old woman exclaimed, pointing a finger.
"Let my sister live her life normally, she can receive the title when she turns fifteen or so until she is ready." Hinata suggested, yet the tone of her voice demanding. "I am still an heiress."
"Oh dear, everyone knows how incapable you are, Hanabi is best for the position." One man chuckled at the attempt of the pathetic woman. "Even your late father said-"
"Fools can only say much. I have been trained well enough. My abilities in combat and leadership have improved for the past few years. I beg of you to leave my sister until she has lived a normal life." Firm and collected, she spoke with confidence, something she fails to have.
"Onee-sama, I-It's alright really. I can handle-" Hanabi stuttered nervously, trying to calm down the stern woman.
"No, it's not. You are too young; a life is waiting for you." The bluenette turned to her, smiling a bit; her eyes filled with kindness, her sister gasped. "Elders, please consider this."
"CHILD! What has gotten over you! We know how you must feel about the death of your father, no one could have prevented it! The Uchiha is stronger than all of us combined." A voice spoke, scolding Hinata. "You act as if you deserve the title! Idiotic-"
Another palm slammed the table, elevating the other side. "I am old enough to know what I'm doing! I ask of you, elders, to consider this."
A minute of silence enveloped them, an old man strode inside, a cane in hand. Their heads turning to the direction of the man.
"Let her."
Shock charged their bodies, their jaws dropped, including Hinata.
"WHAT?!" The officials' protested.
The sisters jumped up and bowed in front of the older man. "Hinata is no longer a child we deemed useless then. Do not forget the fact that she has fought a god-like man and her contribution to the war."
Their veins popped up yet sighed in defeat.
"If the Hyuga falls, you will be branded." The old woman spat, passing by the young woman, the elders following. When left alone with her sister, they wrapped their arms around each other, contented.
The strings of koto played. The Hyuga witnessing the soon-to-be leader walked down the aisle, in a traditional blue kimono. She reached the front, she bowed then recited a vow to the clan. A medallion was presented to her, which she wore. Hinata faced the crowd, trying to calm her anxiety.
"I present you the daughter of the late Hyuga Hiashi, Hyuga Hinata, the new head of the clan!" The priest spoke, having the clan to cheer for the woman.
"Otou-sama, I will not let you down, your sacrifice will not go to a waste." She promised inside of her head, her fingers caressing the scar on her forearm. She waved around, a bright smile on her face.
"Hinata!" A group of voices greeted, surprising the woman.
"Hello." The woman stopped walking and turned around to see the rest of Rookie Nine, with smiles plastered on their faces. They held out their hands to reveal a wrapped box. "What's this for?"
"You are the new head of the clan, silly. Congratulations!" Ino pushed her gift in front of Hinata, which she accepted. Everyone gave their presents to her which she thanked in return.
"Arigatou, everyone. Though you shouldn't have bothered." She blushed, grateful for her friends.
"OI HINATA, YOU CUT YOUR HAIR!" Kiba shouted, startling the woman. She nodded, quietly chuckling. "Why? It took so long for you to grow it out!"
"It's okay, Kiba-kun. It's just hair." Hinata felt the tips of her hair, surprising her friends. A blond approached her, holding her shoulder.
"Hinata, may I talk to you?" The blue-eyed jinchuuriki asked, leaving the group, Hinata followed him, blushing furiously. To say that she has still a crush on him is an understatement but when everything happened she has forgotten life outside the compound. When they were out of the group's radius, she started the conversation.
"What is it, N-Naruto-kun?" She looked up at him, a sad smile on his lips.
"Congratulations, you have been working hard and we are proud of you." His deep voice echoing in her ears, her heart fluttered. He's proud of me.
"Arigatou-"
"I have to say my condolences too, I'm sorry to hear what happened and," Her joy slowly fading as every word fell out of his lips, her head facing the ground. "Who caused it."
"Hn."
"Hinata, I'm selfish for asking this, but please," He gulped, before continuing, doubt in his voice. "Forgive Sasuke, he is not evil as you may think. He didn't mean to-"
She clenched her fists as rage consumed her, trying to calm herself. "Naruto,"
He blinked at the absence of the suffix, he stared at her.
"I hope you know what you're asking for, I'll only forgive him when he's no longer breathing." She whispered, raising her head to glared at him. He was greeted with a stern look that Neji once gave, it sent shivers to his veins.
"Hinata, what-"
"Kou, let's go. I have finished my business here." Her servant nodded, grabbing the gifts the group presented. They started walking, Hinata stopping to look at the blond. "From now on, it's Hinata-sama."
She continued walking, leaving Naruto astonished.
"What's that all about?" Sakura asked. The blond just stared at the fading silhouette.
Two years had passed. Life continued.
Hinata, with her hair long once again- resting on her hips, took out a pair of sai from their boxes. She began training with Tenten, the known weapon mistress of Konoha. The clashes of steel echoed through the dojo, determination found in their eyes. A wound inflicted on Tenten's waist by Hinata's weapon. Half an hour passed when they decided to take a break. The brunette passed Hinata a bottle of water, which she drank out of it.
"Tomorrow's the day, right?" Hinata nodded, taking a sip.
"Hanabi will take over." The Hyuga added, stretching her arms.
"Finally, you can start living again!" Tenten laughed, hitting her shoulder lightly. Hinata laughed along yet her mind wandered elsewhere, someone rather.