A/N: This is my first story based on Naruto, so it may be a bit crappy, but I'm really proud of it! And besides, NejiHina is one of my favorite Naruto couples.

Disclaimer: I don't own Naruto...I wish I did though :D

One Wish

Wistful For Him

It was raining in the village of Konoha. Every second or so there would be a lightning flash lighting up the whole sky. Below, in the village, a terrible war was set. For the past seven years, the Land of Fire was at war with the Land of Wind--and so far, the Land of Wind was winning. ANBU black ops and elite Jonins were the requested fighters and protectors by Tsunade, the Fifth Hokage. But one day, two ANBUs find two bodies of their old comrades...

The rain caused problems in jumping tree branch to tree branch; first it was hard to see, and second, the branches were very slippery. The two masked ANBUs often slipped and fell into the mud. Then they decided to run on ground. When they reached the battlefield, where it was reported their two old friends were killed, it was a devastating sight. Bodies, thought one of the masked ANBUs, and lots of them. Guh...the smell of blood and decaying carcasses make me sick! "Get used to it, Naruto." said a voice from behind the other ANBUs hawk-mask, which was steady, low, cold, and serious. It seemed that the other black op sensed what Naruto was thinking. "I am used to it." Naruto lied. The other black op stared at Naruto's fox-masked face, then nodded, "Very well then, but if you vomit, I won't give you any medicine." Naruto nodded back, "Yeah, whatever." He stared at the other black op's hawk-mask.

The two searched the battlefield to find the two comrades bodies. Suddenly, the hawk-masked ANBU yelled over to Naruto, "Found'em!" Naruto ran to the spot. The two ANBUs stared at the carcasses; they were lying side-by-side, with weapons still in their blood-stained hands. Naruto kneeled into the mud and took off their masks. It was Sasuke and Shikamaru.The hawk-masked ANBU crossed his arms in disappointment, "They're dead."--he took off his own mask as well--"Should we report to Tsunade or just give them burial right here?" His eyes were blank, like snow, and he had on a serious expression on his face. He wore his hair long and a forehead protector protected a curse seal on his forehead. "I think we should report to Tsuande, Neji." Naruto finally said. Neji nodded and he and Naruto picked up Sasuke and Shikamaru back to the village.

"Hinata-chan," Hiashi Hyuga called from behind Hinata's door, "are you still looking out your window?"

"No, father."

"I can sense that your lying. Please, come out and eat your dinner."

"..."

"Don't worry, Hinata-chan, he'll be back."

"I hope he will come back father, I just hope."

"Very well then, now come out and eat your dinner; its getting cold Hinata-chan."

"All right, father."

Hiashi walks away from Hinata's room. Inside Hinata's room, Hinata is crying. "Neji-kun, come back..." She wipes the tears with her sleeve and lets out a long sigh. Then, she goes outside to eat.

"HEY! I wanted that!"

"Too bad, Hanabi-sama."

"Father! Hironu took the last sushi roll!"

"Hanabi-san, if he gets it, he keeps it--and eats it."

"Hehehe!" Hironu stuck his tongue out at Hanabi and then he eats the sushi roll.

Hinata enters the dining room, "Hello, everyone." Hanabi stands up from her seat and bows a welcome, "Hello Hinata-chan." "Are you still brooding about Neji-kun's departure from the Hyuga estate to forever be an ANBU?" Hironu said, mouth-full. Hanabi hit Hironu, "Shh! Quiet! Hinata doesn't want to be reminded about that!" Hinata takes a seat between Hiashi and Hanabi, "Yes, but now I'm better now because of what father told me; he is coming back." She faked a smile. Why am I faking a smile? I know deep inside that he'll take forever to come back, and I can't wait any longer! Hinata thought.

A/N: Well that was chapter one. The next chapter will depict Neji's departure. Well anyways, I hope you people enjoyed the first chapter!

-Mar (Takaro)