Kanna sighed. She had been awake since before dawn traveling with her sister. The air was cold and sent goose bumps down her skin. They were on a mission for their master. They were to infiltrate and capture a man from a village called Kanoha. Details had been left out other than how he looked and where he lived, but she was sure that if Naraku wanted him he must have a special gift or power of some sort for there was never a need for her master to absorb a nigen as he had made it clear he was going to do to their prey.
"Damn that Naraku, who does he think he is ordering us to capture a stupid Nigen in the middle of the night!? How can you be so quiet Kanna, aren't you even a little stressed or something?" she asked obviously annoyed with the girls lack of emotion.
"Kagura, we are approaching the target." her soft voice came. Kagura saved a glace and looked at the girls mirror. They were indeed reaching the intended location.
"Kanoha, village of the Leaf ninjas. He couldn't have picked a worse place to invade... How exactly does he expect us to do this?" she hissed.
Kanna looked towards the woods. They were descending to find cover from the ninja's detection. Quietly the albino girl climbed off her sister's giant feather and headed towards the faint light which she new was Kanoha. Kagura sighed and followed after the girl. They did not get along as well as siblings under normal circumstances, but they got along better than the Inu brothers. At least they weren't always at each other's throats. Kanna was quiet and obedient meaning less of a headache for her, but Kagura sometimes wished that her sister had been more normal. Maybe then she would have someone to talk to or to express sympathy.
"Kanna, sometimes you make me wonder. Do you feel emotion? Do you feel pain or pleasure? Have you ever thought of doing something other than follow Naraku's wishes? It makes me angry that you never show emotion. Do you see it as a flaw as Sesshomaru or is there something deeper behind your apathetic disposition?" the older looking woman asked curiously. She always came to wonder how her sister tolerated their master's behavior. Was she at all concerned with the fact that he held their very lives in his hands?
"You ask questions that I do not understand... What are emotions, are they feelings of want and of jealousy? Are they what makes my heart clench at times? If so then I would be better off without them... They are useless and only make you vulnerable. Lord Sesshomaru was wise when he said that showing emotion was a flaw and I myself understand why. Should I subject myself to vulnerability so that some one may take advantage of my feelings? I do not understand these things you call emotions, but I am sure they are unpleasant. The only ones that I have come to know by your standards would be sorrow and boredom, even then I do not understand why...." The small girl stated much to her sister's surprise. Never had Kagura heard her sister speak so deeply nor that long. She was used to the occasional sentence or order, but to hear that her sister had feelings and understood what she meant was astounding. She knew that Kanna did not mean for her questions to be answered, but she felt that she wanted to answer them and ask more. She wanted to learn more about her sister. She was a puzzle waiting to be put together, a mystery waiting to be solved. She wanted to get into her head and see what she was thinking, but she didn't want to give herself a headache with this right now. Not when they had an upcoming mission awaiting them.
"Let's go..." Kagura surpressed a sigh and moved ahead.
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"Neji, the master requires your presence." one of the maids had gone to fetch Neji. The jonin had not quite changed from when he was younger, but he was trying. He had become kinder and more attentive of the heiriss and had even helped her with the next chunin exams. The Hyuga Lord had also become more attached to the young man if only out of guilt to what happened to his father. He had become used to everyday life here in the estate and was not looked down upon anymore. There was rumor that the Lord had even considered adopting Neji and making him the heir to the estate. That was not surprising as he was a Hyuga prodigy and one of the best ninja in the clan, but he couldn't help but feel as if the Lord was trying too hard. He would be more than happy to be the next heir, but did he feel worthy? No, he didn't feel he was worthy enough to even dine with his uncle let alone become his son.
"I am on my way.." Neji sighed smiling politely as she left. The sound of his footsteps could be heard down the hall and he became all the more aware of his breathing as he went further into the Main Family wing. The lights were dim and not a thing could be heard. The silence was deafening. He placed his hand on the handle taking in a breath before he slid it open.
Light filled the room temporarily blinding him. As he blinked away the spots in his eyes he bowed acknowledging his uncle before he was seated on a cushion before him.
"Neji, I see you are doing well as a Jonin and I congratulate you on your mission's success. I have heard wonderful things from the hokage. Sunade is very pleased with you work as am I." the elderly man spoke proudly. There was a shine in his eyes that made the man's stomachs flutter.
"Thank you Uncle.. Is there a reason that you have called upon me?" the jonin asked impatiently. The old man frowned placing his hands on his knees.
"I see you are much like your father, always straight to the point. Since you are so impatient I will get to the point. There is rumor that I am considering making you the heir to the Hyuga Estate, and those rumors have gone unconfirmed. Here today I will confirm them, I wish to know if you would like to become part of the main branch... Would you?" the man asked an edge to his tone. He seemed to be nervous or anxious. He was scared that his nephew would say no, but he wasn't sure how everything would play out if he did indeed say yes to the proposal. Would the council object to his choice? If they dared to defy him he would not pause to think in destroying them. He was the Lord and his word was law whether they liked it or not.
Neji's eyes were wide he had never believed the rumors, but now he was here facing the decision of a life time. He could become a son of the Main Branch and reap the benefits or he could stay and wonder what it would have been like if he had excepted but also fulfill his dreams. A rush of anxiety coursed through him. If he decided to say yes then he would be even more restricted in some parts. He would have to take classes to understand the duties of the heir and he would be forced to act as someone else; he probably wouldn't even have a say in who he would marry. No doubt the family would want him to produce heirs of the Hyuga bloodline, but would he be paired with someone trustworthy and kind like Hinata or someone greedy and evil like his own stepmother was?
Lord Hiashi's eyebrows furrowed, he was patient for the most part, but his nephew's prolonged answer was more than testing his patience. He wanted him to say yes and he wanted him to want to say yes. He knew that Neji wanted to be independent from the Clan, but he knew that being independent meant having constant battle with the council as to ensure the safety of the Hyuga secret and kekkei genkai. The council was as paranoid as a cat was afraid of water. They were hesitant even when the need of new blood into the family was essential. His own daughter Hinata and her constant illness and weakness was due to the neglect of the need of a new gene source. His daughter would have to marry outside of the clan if she wanted to have healthy children, as would his youngest, Hanabi. They were too ill bred to continue on with another of the Hyuga clan which made them even less wanted as heirs to the estate.
"What is your answer Neji?" he asked impatiently. Neji's eyes wandered up to his uncles face. A deep inhale and exhale was heard as he stared into his uncles white eyes. He bowed to the lord and proceeded to answer.
"I am honored that you would see me worthy as a possible heir and son. I was reluctant at first, but I humbly accept, but I have one request." he looked to his uncle with determination.
"State your request.."
"I wish to be free of the ties that accompany the power of the Main Branch. When it is time for me to wed I will be free to choose my own wife as she would not be of Hyuga blood, and I am free to leave the compound to tend to my duties as a ninja." the heavy determination in his nephews eyes reminded him of his former brother. He knew he would be unable to deny his wishes, but the council would object and try to push there way into his life and so he would warn his nephew.
"I see no harm in your request. I accept your terms, but under one condition.... I must approve of you wife and you will behave properly as the heir as you will be taking classes on edicate, history, business, and other topics which you will come to know as the classes continue. The council will try to join you with a Hyuga woman even if I agree and you will have to be careful and cautious. Do not dismiss any ill motivations or doings of yourself as they are punishable by death and torture. Do you find these suitable?" he asked not quite happy that he would want to continue being a Jonin, but he would not complain. It was much like he was bribing him right now anyways. He knew Neji didn't have the power to complete his goal without some help and he himself did not want the power of the clan to go to one of his other nephews as they were neither bright or collected.
"I do... If there are forms for me to sign then shall I see them?" he asked. He had training to attend to. Lee and Tenten were waiting for him. Lee was no doubt hitting on Tenten and she was probably wondering where he was. He surpressed a sigh and signed the papers that were given to him, stamping it and sealing it with blood. He was the new heir to the Hyuga compound, he was sure Tenten would be overjoyed... Now if only Hiashi didn't keep staring at him.
"Neji, you know that I am very proud of you as would your father. You are a very bright boy, don't let your talent go to waste. You are dismissed.." Hiashi's eyes looked sad as if he were regretting something, but what was there to regret. His father had died to save his brother and Hiashi just reaped the benefits as would anyone else. Neji looked on as Hiashi turned his attention to the rising sun. The birds were chirping and a breeze caressed them through the open window. They were free. Free from the cage that binds others. Free as the wind. Was he free now? He was heir, but he was still just a branching child. The council was sure to pay him no mind and if they did it was probably just be to marry him to a Hyuga twit or have him killed, he knew he could handle either.
"Lord Hiashi... Thank you." with that Neji rose leaving behind a smiling Lord. Yes, Hiashi had many plans. Hopefully they wouldn't be ruined by the elders, but hey, he could handle anything.
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"Tenten, please! I promise I will protect you till the day that I die! So, please go out with me!" Lee begged. It was the third time that he had asked today, which was rather irritating if you had asked his victim, uh.. I mean love interest. A little red vain popped out of the girls head as her fist grew to an immense anime size. Lee's eyes widened and he stepped away from the girl. All women were scary when they were angry... It was a proven fact. If you had asked him which he's rather be doing right now: staring into the eyes of a deadly konoichi or fighting the akatsuki he would have chosen the akatsuki hands down.
"W-wait Tenten, w-what about the power of y-youth?! D-don't you remember?! What about that time I s-saved you when we were attacked!? Wait Tenten!" it was too late. By the time he finished his sentence he was flying high in the air with the power of youth right behind him. Maybe a few years ago he had gotten over his love of Sakura and fell for the weapons expert. At first she had been flattered, but that feeling went away after maybe... Two minutes.
"Stupid Rock Lee... How do you expect me to like you if you act like a desperate idiot?" she mumbled to herself. Actually, somewhere deep down inside of her she loved the attention and she probably would have agreed to go out with him too, if he hadn't been so 'out there' that is.
"I see I missed nothing important while I was away...." A cool voice startled Tenten making her jump. She smiled when she recognized the voice. It was Neji!
"Neji-kun, where have you been? We've been waiting for you since the sun reached the horizon." she complained. She turned around slowly to add to dramatic effect and glared at him. The smirk on his face made confused her. Had something good happened to him?
"You look rather happy.. What happened?" she asked curious as to what could put him in such a good mood.
"Nothing of your concern.. I'm sure you'll hear later through Hanabi anyways, the girl can't keep her mouth shut." he shrugged and went to start his training.
Sighing she gave up. She smiled and looked up at the rising sun.
"Today is going to be a beautiful day..."
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"It is time..." Kanna spoke tightening her grip on her mirror. The sun on her skin uneased her. Her pale skin tended to burn under the light of the sun. She had always preferred the night over the day, the comfort of the darkness. She sighed and continued walking. Their target was in sight. He was beautiful she noticed. His long black hair was flowing freely as he span around intricately. His palms glowed a soft blue hue and his eyes... His eyes were white and as void as herself.
"Kanna... What are you doing?" Kagura asked. The girl hadn't moved an inch since she laid eyes on the boy.
"Hn.." She shook her head upset that she had been caught daydreaming. She had never been caught before, now... Hopefully her sister wouldn't have noticed her staring.
"Go..." She murmured softly. With a nod of the head her sister was out of sight replaced by a breeze of wind.
Silently she stepped out of the woods revealing herself to the three before her.
"I'm sorry, but you have to die." she whispered.
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"Gentle fist!" Neji attacked Tenten. She dodged throwing a shuriken at him. She barely missed him. She closed in on him sweat running down her forehead. She threw a punch that was caught by the Hyuga. He twisted her arm around locking her into submission. He drew near to her ear and whispered. "Ssh... Listen."
The sound of a sudden gust of wind drew their attention to the woods. Rock Lee stopped his practice and followed their eyes. A girl dressed in a white kimono came stepped out frowning slightly at them. Her white locks and ivory skin glistened in the sunlight giving her an ethereal look. She was beautiful. Her dark eyes stared at them sadness almost undetectable.
"I'm sorry..." She whispered in a soft voice. Six eyes widened as a harsh gust of wind blew at them blowing them back.
"Temari?" Tenten gasped.
"Yo, and the name's Kagura... It's a pleasure to greet you to your death." she laughed.
"Dance of the Dragons!" she ordered happily sending deadly blades of wind at them. Neji dodged pulling Tenten out of the way. Lee sighed and stepped aside.
"How come he always gets the girls? It's no fair...."
"Now is not the time for this Lee!" the heir yelled tossing the girl at him.
"Kya! What the hell!" Tenten cursed smashing into the green clad figure.
"Are you okay?" Lee asked worry in his voice. She shook her head no pointing at her sprained ankle. Lee's eyes widened. It was swollen badly. There was no way that she could fight like this. She would not be able to dodge or protect herself properly.
Neji glanced at the pair. Tenten was hurt? Growling in frustration he moved to their side to protect them while they got away.
"Lee, take Tenten to Sunade and get help!" he cursed as a blade sliced his arm making it bleed.
Lee looked at the cut and hesitated. Sighing he nodded his head and followed the orders. He gave him one last glance as he disappeared into the distance.
"What do you want?! Why are you trespassing on Konoha?!" he yelled. He was not happy about the sudden attack and did not want to think about everything that was happening. He focused his eyes on the White haired girl demanding he knew.
"Your eyes... " She whispered looking away from them. Kanna couldn't look into his eyes they seemed to be looking into her soul. She didn't want to harm him, not when he reminded her of himself. She would stay out of the battle, it was Kagura's fight. She was just ordered to lead the way.
Neji cursed. So they were after his eyes. He couldn't leave the battle now... If they did not take his eyes then they would go after the next available Hyuga, which would be horrible too. If he did not kill them then they would go after the next person.
"I will not allow you to pass."
"Quit your yappin' we're just here for your human eyes. We were ordered to take them with us. Our master holds our hearts in his hand so we better not fail, should we?" Kagura hollered sending a new wave of attacks at him.
"Then I have no choice, you will die here today." he activated his byakugan taking attack position.
"Good luck with that." she laughed. Blows were exchanged reaching none of the other. Sweat creased their brows intensifying their neediness to survive.
"Neji watch out!" a female voice called. A gust of wind blew away the other making the wind sorceresses eyes go wide.
"My wind!" she cried.
"Hmph.. So another wind user, huh? Sounds like fun. One big fan against two little ones." she smirked. Neji stepped away and looked at the void demoness.
"So I guess I take the small one?" he asked.
"You guess right, stay out of my way or you'll get yourself chopped into pieces." she laughed putting distance between herself and the wind demoness.
"Temari, just don't blow the whole place up..." he sighed as he walked towards Kanna.
"If you fight me, you will die." he stated bored. He really didn't want to kill such a young girl. She looked like she was Hinata's age which made him a little hesitant, but if he were given no choice he would have to kill her.
"I will not fight you...." She stated looking to her mirror.
"What?" he asked shocked. He had expected her to put up some kind of fight, but he was wrong.
"It is not my job, I was ordered to find you that was it. I am not disobeying orders by watching. Until I am forced I will not fight." she sighed. Why were all humans so confusing. There was no reason to fight if one did not want to. She just wanted to get out of the sun, nothing more.
"If you do not fight you will be taken prisoner or killed. Are you sure you don't want to fight?" he asked still puzzled by her explanation.
"You will not succeed. I am just a void, death is something that is comforting to my kind." she confessed. She didn't know why, but she just kept talking to him. She never talked to someone like this before, but it was not displeasing.
"Come back here!!!!" Temari yelled chasing after Kagura. Kagura had been badly hurt and was running. She cast a glance at Kanna and frowned. She would leave her sister. Naraku would punish her if she had taken her. There was no point in both of them getting punished.
"Kanna, I'll come back for you... When He is calm." she sighed flying off.
Neji and Temari looked at the void girl with wide eyes. Her ally had just left her behind! What kind of team were they?
"Sister has left me behind.... I am staying here? Master will just punish her for both of us. Why would she take my punishment. Why must she do things I do not understand?" she asked Neji looking at him. When he didn't reply she sighed and started for the village.
"Just where do you thing you're going?! You trespassed on Konoha territory and attempt to kill one of its Jonin and walk away? You can't stay here, do you want to be killed!?" she asked her jaw dropped. This had to have been the oddest girl she had ever met.
"I did not attempt to kill Hyuga Neji, so I am guilty of nothing. I was not ordered anything other than to find the boy and bring back his corpse. He is not dead meaning I can not bring his corpse. My mission is void..." She ignored them walking to the village.
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Neji had been following the void girl for over an hour now. She walked very slowly and never once showed emotion. She had stopped once or twice to stare at a food stand and continued walking. She was a very odd girl. He was intrigued, but would not admit to it.
"Oi! You're a cute girl... You wanna hang with us?" a couple of guys asked smiling at her as if she were dinner meat. Kanna stared at them and kept walking. The taller one scowled and grabbed hold of her shoulder turning her around violently.
"I asked you a question, don't ignore me!" Kanna stared at them not answering. She looked away from them catching Neji's eyes. She stared at him for a second before turning back to the guys.
"Let go of me or he'll get mad..." She stated pointing to the Hyuga boy. Neji's eyes widened as she pointed at him. Neji stared on as the man made fun of her. Kanna ignored him and watched Neji as he stood there alone observing the scene. The man must have been annoyed by her lack of attention for he slapped her leaving a red mark on her face. Neji scowled and walked over to them. They spared him a glance and laughed.
"Neji Hyuga!? Yeah right! Like he would ever go out with a girl like you.. What are you his fiancee, cuz that's the only way he would save you.. Hyuga are heartless! " the man holding her laughed.
Kanna didn't answer she just continued looking over the guys shoulder until a shine came to her eyes.
"If that is so then why is he right behind you?" she asked holding her mirror closer to her.
"Let go of her..." he ordered grabbing onto the man's arm. The man winced as his grip tightened. He could feel his bone under the skin and he knew that it would be more than easy to break it.
"Ah! Let go of my arm! It hurts!" he cursed letting go of Kanna. The girl fell to her butt wincing in pain.
"Now look at her.." The man complied as did his friend.
"She is not to be bothered by you hoodlums again. Is that understood?" he asked twisting their arms.
They nodded their heads simultaneously. He let them go and they ran off.
"We won't touch your fiance again we swear!" they yelled. All eyes turned to the Hyuga male. He sighed there was no doubt that news of this was going to be at the Hyuga compound in mere minutes.
"Get up..." he sighed. Kanna stared at him still gripping her mirror. She was confused? He didn't not have to save her, but since he was of a noble clan she thought he would at least tell them to stop. She stared into his pale eyes not able to think anymore.
"Don't you understand Japanese?" he asked again. Kanna's mouth was glued shut she didn't know what to say let alone do. With a sigh he picked her up careful to keep her mirror in place as it seemed it was important to her.
"Looks like we're going to my place..."
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"Master Neji! Lord Hiashi wishes to see you. You are to bring your fiance with you... I would not keep him waiting, he is in a bad mood." the maid stated nervously. She had seen her lord on many and different kinds of days, but today he looked especially stressed.
Neji sighed and nodded his head. News of his engagement had reached the main house in ten minutes flat, it had to be a new record. Carrying Kanna the way there he noticed the glances from the maids and employees of the estate. Many openly stared while others he noticed had used the Byakugan to watch them from afar. It was the most annoying and embarrassing thing to happen to him yet. As he walked down the dark halls he noticed a small barely noticeable smile on the girl's face. The sound of his footsteps reverberated from the walls. He felt a pit in his stomach as he walked into the main hall. A bright light caught him off guard making him tense. He looked down at the girl in his arms as she looked into her mirror. He watched with interested eyes as she watched his uncle in the meeting hall. He was not wearing a smile and looked a bit annoyed. He looked at the girl a bit shocked, but shrugged it off as jutsu.
"So I guess we know what to expect..." he sighed.
"It will be... Interesting?" she stated more than asked.
He nodded his head as he placed his hand on the sliding door pulling it open.
Kanna winced and covered her face with her mirror. Hiashi looked at the couple with a frown on his face. Neji swallowed and sat Kanna on a cushion next to his. There was no doubt that he was going to talk about them. He didn't look all that happy either.
"Neji... And your fiancee, I presume. I believe you know why I called you here today?" he asked staring that the girl at his side. She was looking down at her mirror avoiding eye contact with the Lord.
"Yes, to discuss my taking a fiancee."
"That is correct, though I am puzzled as to why no one has heard or seen her until now. Is there a reason that you were keeping this secret?" he asked his nephew disappointment clear on his face. Why was he disappointed?
"We weren't hiding it, Uncle. It just happened on its own. We had no intentions of things evolving in this manner, but before we knew it news of our engagement reached the Hyuga Compound. I am sorry I did not consult with you earlier." he apologized bowing his head in shame. It had been a mistake, but now that everyone thought that he was marrying her there was no way to back out from it with his dignity still intact. They would spread rumors of how the girl got cold feet and left him or something. He could do nothing to bring shame to the Hyuga name or risk losing everything.
"I am not happy Neji.. I am glad that you wanted to tell me yourself, but to not even be told that you were seeing someone is saddening. Do you wish to repay my generosity with dishonesty?" he asked pained.
Neji sighed and sat straight looking into his uncle's eyes. He glanced at the girl sitting beside him and noted that she was watching the conversation through the mirror. She looked up at Neji and blinked. Turning to the Hyuga Lord she bowed her head.
"I am sorry. I did not mean to take things this far. The whole thing is my fault, I dragged him into this... It was the only way to escape my father's wrath. Do not punish Neji." she mumbled in her soft sweet voice.
Hiashi's eyes widened and he looked at Neji.
"You got her pregnant?! How will this look to the council?! Did you do this on purpose? I know that you were to produce future heirs, but not this soon! The council will not approve!" he slammed his fist into the table.
"S-she's not-" Hiashi cut him off.
"She's not what? Responsible for this? Of course she is not, you are the man and are to be the responsible one. You will take responsibility for this.... You marry tomorrow!"
Neji's eyes narrowed. His uncle did not even listen to him. It was funny the trust one worked so hard to build could be shattered so quickly. Hiashi did not take back his making Neji heir, but now he was marrying a woman that he didn't even know. Even worse was that he needed to get her pregnant...
"Of course... I apologize for everything Lord Hiashi. I will marry your nephew and try to protect the Hyuga honor. News of my pregnancy will not be told to the outside world until after the honeymoon. To all those that do not know the circumstances of this sudden marriage I am an arranged marriage suitor that was picked to become his bride. Since the heir to the house needs a wife and heirs we married immediately to work on forming his family. No one will learn of the truth. I am sorry for all the inconvenience and promise to stay out of trouble from now on.." She stated she didn't know what emotion she was feeling. Guilt? But she wanted to make sure that Neji got into as least trouble as possible. Bowing to the Lord she let a tear form at her eye. When she rose again it fell. Her first tear and it was forced. What a way to cry....
Hiashi frowned at her tear and looked to his nephew. He had better take good care of the girl. She looked as beautiful as a rose and as fragile as glass. He knew that his nephew was lucky in finding such a beautiful wife, but he couldn't help but feel angry at the way he found out.
"You are lucky to have such a good wife... Take care to see no harm comes to her." with a wave of the hand he dismissed them and called in the head maid. In less than an hour over one hundred guests were invited to the wedding and preparations made.
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Neji opened the door to his room and in frustration. In less than one day he had been attacked, forced into a marriage, and now had to mate with a girl that didn't even know him and it was his own damn fault for saving her in the first place.
"Dammit! Why does this only happen to me? This is all your sister's fault for leaving you here in the first place. Couldn't you have protected yourself from those guys? If you couldn't fight why would your Lord send you anyways? Oh, I know. To lead the way to me with that stupid mirror of yours. Why did I even save you in the first place?" he yelled agrily tossing his weapons bag at the wall.
Kanna stared at him. She was used to these kind of things. Naraku was worse and would have thrown her against the wall instead. Naraku was kindest to Hakudoshi and herself, but he was still prone to bouts of anger. The human in front of her filled her with sorrow. She was so far from Naraku, but still so close. Was it emotions that fueled people. Was it emotions that determined who, what, where, and why people and things happened?
"I'm sorry. If I had not brought you into my troubles then you would still be free, instead I caged you like a bird. I know what it feels like to be caged and it is unpleasant. I am your cage and I see that now... I did not mean to give him the impression that I was pregnant, but now that the fact has been brought to his attention I now have to bear your child. I will do as I must to compensate for your loss. I will marry you, I will bear your children, and the other things a wife is to do." Kanna bowed her head holding out her mirror in submission. The mirror was Kanna's soul, if it was shattered then so was she. She was handing him her life. She explained that to him and he took it though reluctant at first. It was placed on a high shelf secured in a cabinet. Even if it was to fall it would land on the cushions surrounding it.
"I don't get you.. Why would you do all of this willingly? Isn't this caging you within me as well? Aren't you scared or angry with that is happening?" he asked.
Kanna shook her head. "I have been caged all my life, since my birth. My creator or father as he calls himself is our master. We are his servants. We are to do anything of his will for he holds our lives in his hands. With a squeeze of the palm he could take my life. I am only safer than Kagura for the fact that my mirror also hold the key to my life. If my heart is destroyed my mirror will become my life source.
I gave you my mirror so in essence I gave you my life. I took your freedom and you took mine. While you may have my life, my sister still holds yours in her hands. She said she will come back and I believe her. She will not hesitate to kill you for it was a direct order.
This is all just what you would call a dream for me. I do not understand emotions. What you call love and hate I have never felt. I have never smiled and I have only just cried today. I do not care for it is a better outcome from what would have happened if I had went home to Naraku."
Neji sat on his bed thinking everything out carefully. What she had said was much like his own life. The moment he was born into the Hyuga clan he was cursed to be sealed. He was a servant to the Main house and at any moment he could be put to death with just a simple gesture of the hand. He was cursed to do as the Main House said until someone found a way to remove his seal. Until someone freed him.
"I am just like you..." he sighed before laying down on the bed. He supposed their current situation was much like an arranged marriage and didn't mind as much seeing as she was reasonable, smart, and -thank the lord- quiet. He looked at her just standing at the doorway staring at the bed. Was she really scared and didn't know how to express it? He smiled encouragingly and patted the spot beside him. He had a king size bed so there was enough room for both of them.
Kanna looked at him for a moment and decided to listen. She placed her shoes at the doorway and sat down beside him. She looked at him for a moment. He was staring at her. Was he wondering what she was going to do, Kanna thought to herself. She pulled open her obi sliding the outer layer of her kimono off. Neji's eyes widened as he watched her slide her kimono off. Her inner layer was simple and plain much like a summer yukata. She folded her kimono neatly tying it nicely before placing it at the end of the bed on a wooden trunk. Climbing back to where she was she laid down facing him.
"Neji... I will not be anymore trouble for you. I will stay here until Naraku drags me back... Dead or alive. If what I understand is correct then marriage is much like demon mating. I will be attached to you until either of us die. Maybe I may even begin to understand emotions." she sighed getting closer to the Jonin. She cast him one final glance before she fell asleep. It was the first time in three months that she had slept so peacefully.