The Shadows of a Father and His Son

This is my first fanfiction so go easy on me. For those of you who give a flying crap, I do not own Naruto or any of its characters, tv/manga plots, jutsus, or anything of the sort. This is just a story I wrote because I feel bad for Neji because no one has brought back Nejis dad. The sound/sand attack on the village doesn't happen while Neji is in the hospital, it will later though. Basically, Neji's dad comes back from the dead (in an undead state) to be with the Hyuga clan once again, but he doesn't tell Neji right away. Meanwhile, Hiashi is trying to change himself so he can be a better father to Hinata and Hanabi and he wants to be a father-figure to Neji. There will be OOCness in this story, though I will try not to put in too much.

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Chapter 1

Neji was lying on the hospital bed thinking about everything he just went through (we are after his 'conversation with his father'). Neji was quietly thinking to himself, he had a lot on his mind. 'Oh father, I wish you were here, I miss you so much and I need your guidance now more than ever. I defied the destiny of the Hyuga, I hurt Hinata-sama, I've threatened Hanabi-sama, and I have mistreated all of Hiashi-sama's side of the family. He told me that he understands, and that I had every right to feel the way I did, but why do I still feel bad about the way I treated him and my cousins? Is it because I have no way to make it up to them? Oh father, I am so confused. I need you, badly.' Neji began tearing as he thought this and he rolled over and went to sleep. Little did he and the rest of his family know, his wish was just about to be granted.

Deep in the forest outside the village, two men can be seen talking. "Are you sure you want to do this Hizashi? This jutsu has a lot of risks." "What do I have to lose? I am already dead and my abilities cant be taken away from my spirit. I have been away from my family for 9 years and I am sick of missing them. Neji, Hinata, Hiashi, I miss them so much, and I heard I have another niece from my brother. I am doing the jutsu, and not you or anyone else is going to stop me" "Very well then, here is your elixir stone, as long as you keep this safe, you will stay among the living. I warn you, if this stone breaks, you will return to the spirit side" "and every time I stop moving, I will become very drowsy until I either fall asleep or start moving again." "Exactly, be careful my friend. I will see you again." Thanks again, for everything." After Hizashi said this, he did a few hand signs and he became engulfed in a bright light. The stone he was given embedded itself deep in his chest (inside his body) and in a couple of minutes he was standing on the living side of the forest. 'It worked' he thought 'I'm alive, almost. Now to find my family' He did a few more hand signs and in his place was a big, black-and-white dragon. He stood still for a minute, opened his wings, and took off for Kenosha. 'I'm coming Neji, just hold on'.

Neji, as if in response, woke up and sneezed. 'Is someone talking about me? Must be my imagination.' As Neji thought this, Tenet came into the room. "Hey Neji, how are you feeling?" "Hn," "Well then, I guess I'll leave you alone then Neji" "Tenten, wait! I'm sorry. I have a lot on my mind right now. I could use your company. Come here please?" Tenten smiled at Neji and she sat on the end of the bed only to have Neji pull her into his lap and embrace her. "Tenten, I am so confused. I need to talk to someone. I am in so much pain" "Well, you know I'm always here for you. Let me hear what's on your mind" Neji told Tenten about everything he experienced after the match, all the while pulling her closer to him.

After he finished, they sat in silence for a couple of minutes. Then Neji spoke quietly to Tenten. "I am so confused Tenten, I don't know what to do. Everyone says I'm a genius, and I should know everything, but I just don't" Neji turned away from Tenten to avoid her seeing his tears, but she turned his face back to her and she brought him close to her, nuzzling his face and kissing his cheek. "Neji, I don't know what other people expect of you, but I know one thing. I don't expect you to know everything, no one can know everything, not even you, and you know a lot of things (a/n if you were able to follow that without trouble or confusion, give yourself a moofin)" "But then why don't I know how to deal with this Tenten?" "Because this is the first time you had a problem like this. I can give you advice, but you have to find the answer on your own." "Thank you so much Tenten. You are my best friend." Neji pulled Tenten closer into him and he buried his face into the crook of her neck. Tenten held him and rubbed his back. "You're my best friend too Neji. I will always be here for you." Neji and Tenten just sat there like that for a long time until they laid down and fell asleep in each others arms.

TBC

What do you think? Do you like the fluffy? My friends and I do. Chapter 2 focuses on Hiashi Hyuga (Hinata's dad for those who don't know) I'll put up chapter two when I get some reviews. At least 3 please. Flames don't count.