Golden Fox
Disclaimer: I don't own Naruto. Don't sue me.
Summery: Hinata has been on a training mission for 6 years. Now she's back and she's about to find out that a lot can happen in 6 years. Hinata/Naruto
One
She stood for a few moments on a small hill just outside the village. It was far away enough for her to study the village without her being questioned by the current guards- or any ANBU for that matter. She found it hard to believe that six years had gone by since she had last been there.
When she originally approached Lady Tsunade she swore that she would only be gone for a maximum of 6 years, Lady Tsunade had agreed on the condition that she had written reports back every month which she had done other than that however she had very minimal contact with her home. As she started to head towards the village gates a small smile came to her lips as she realized her last thought.
Hinata Hyuuga was finally home.
Hinata knew that she had to go to see the Hokage first but she had a strong desire to see her old friends. She wanted to know what had changed. What she could find out. So she took a minor detour past Ichiraku's Ramen shop hoping to catch at least one of them.
It hadn't been a problem being let into the village apparently one of the ANBU (although she couldn't sense which) had recognized her and stopped to chat for a couple of moments.
As she passed Ichiraku's she almost came to a complete stand still. In place of the old shop was a restaurant (which looked new compared to the old one) with lots of people in it.
"Hurry up Kashi, I want Ramen" A little girl's voice whined while Hinata blankly looked at the restaurant- exactly how much HAD changed since she had been gone? She briefly wondered.
"You're just as bad as your father kiddo," A familiar voice brought Hinata out of her thoughts. She looked around trying to place where they where coming from and then spotted Kakashi-san with a little girl who looked almost five with chin length red hair and wearing a bright yellow tee-shirt and jeans. The girl was pulling Kakashi-san down the street.
"What's so bad about that, Kashi? Dad is the best!" Suddenly the little girl looked at Hinata and Hinata nearly cursed herself as she blushed. She thought she had gotten over that habit, "Kashi, why is that lady starring at us?" the little girl asked pointing at Hinata.
"Now, now Shina, it's rude to point." Kakashi told the little girl lazily. He then followed his gaze and gave Hinata a warm smile.
"Lady Hyuuga, it's good to see you again. You're the splitting image of your mother." Kakashi said with a small bow. Hinata closed her eyes for a second.
"Kakashi-sama, I believe Hanabi is Lady Hyuuga. I'm just Hinata."
"Lady Hanabi is acting Lady Hyuuga. However I do believe that is clan business and should be taken care of at a later date Lady Hyuuga."
"Kashi, I want ramen" the little girl started to whine and wriggle. Kakashi smiled at her.
"In a minute, Shina. I'd like you to meet someone. This is Lady Hinata Hyuuga. Hinata this is Kushina Namikaze." Kakashi introduced with a smile. "Lady Hinata has just returned from a very long mission." He explained to the little girl who nodded.
"Hello Kushina, that's a very pretty name…" Hinata trailed off as something clicked in her mind, "Namikaze? Is she related to The Forth?"
"He was my granddad!" Kushina stated proudly with a big smile causing Hinata to raise a slight eyebrow at Kakashi.
"She's the granddaughter of The Forth Hokage and the daughter of The Sixth Hokage." Kakashi explained and Hinata noticed his eyes where twinkling.
"Sixth Hokage?" Hinata looked confused, "Lady Tsunade, retired?"
"Lady Tsunade, retired two years ago. Didn't she let you know?" Hinata mutely shook her head, no.
"I kept minimal contact with the village, but I thought she would have told me this. Perhaps I should go and see The Hokage and let him know I've returned…" Hinata mused.
"Kashi, I want ramennnnn." A voice piped up, causing Hinata to laugh.
"And perhaps you better take Kushina here to get some ramen." Hinata took a couple of coins out of her pocket and gave them to Kushina, "on me, seeing as I made you wait and all" Kushina's eyes lit up and gave Hinata a big smile.
"Thank you, Lady Hinata" She said letting go of Kakashi's hand for a few moments to wrap her hands around Hinata's legs giving her a small hug.
"You've made a friend for life Lady Hinata. Come on Shina, let's go eat that horrible stuff you and your father call food."
"It's not food it's Ramen!" Kushina protested.
"Exactly" Kakashi stated and Hinata briefly wondered if he was smirking behind his mask as the two headed into the restaurant.
For what seemed like the tenth time that day Hinata raised an eyebrow. She gave the person sitting at the desk in front of her a smile. He however hadn't looked up to realize that she was there.
"I think meeting The Sixth Hokage is going to be impressive if he can get you to work, Shikamaru-kun." Her voice caused the ninja to look up, surprised. He gave her a curious look for a couple of moments which caused Hinata to smile in amusement and then recognition came on his face.
"Lady Hyuuga, nice to see that you have returned. I take it you are here to see Hokage-sama?" Shikamaru questioned.
"I wish people would stop calling me Lady Hyuuga, Shikamaru you know it's just Hinata, but yes I am here to see The Hokage. Is he in?" Hinata responded keeping the smile on her face.
"He is. He'll welcome any break from paper work that you can give him. Try and make sure he's not using his clones though." Hinata nodded and continued on through. The last part not clicking until she was in the room.
"Na-na-ru-to- Kun?" Hinata stuttered out in astonishment.
To Be Continued
Authors Notes:
1) Yes this will be Naruto/Hinata. As you may have picked up yes Naruto has a child. It will be explained though. It will be plausible.
2) The reason why Hinata didn't 'click' to the fact that Tsunade had retired when she had entered the village is that unlike Naruto she had no real desire to look at the monument to the Hokage's so she wouldn't of seen Naruto's face up there.
Everything else will be explained I promise.
