Yayness! Here is my new story! I'm Hinata centric! Enjoy and review please!

Also I haven't decided on a pairing! So pick any guy from Naruto (Except Naruto) to pair them up with Hinata! The most amount of votes for that person wins! I'll count all the votes and tally the scores. At chapter four I'll announcer the results! Then lead my story away!

As always! Please Read and Review!

The Hinata choice

She had her hand against the base of a trunk, sweat poured from her forehead. She held the stance of the Hyuuga. Her brows were knitted in concentration. Weak… That word was thrown her way too often. It was simply disgraceful for a Hyuuga to be as such.

Not that she minded. The only time she really minded was when the fact let her friends down, and her family. Hiashi always ridiculed her with those words. He praised Hanabi for her skill in Ninja arts. Yet… He couldn't see her effort. The time she spent striving just for him. To get him to see plain Hinata, not the next heir… Just Hinata.

It was because of that she rid herself of the power she once held and vowed never to retrieve it unless in dire need or in desperate times. For some reason, her conscience seemed to yearn for it once again. To feel the power of her soul, coursing through her veins… Her body ached for it. But… If she did take it… She would become a monster.

Not in the literal sense, but it was not something she wished to become. She recalled days when she was picked on by bullies. Her shyness kept her from forming friendships. Then she began to realize that she was the only one in her class without a friend. During projects she was seated alone, and when they questioned… She would blush wildly and stutter her answer.

So as most cases of bullying occur they cornered her. A girl with no friends to back her up, so many flaws and a blushing problem was a perfect target. Or so they thought…

Flashback

"Hinata-sama!" A sneery voice shouted.

"H-Hai!" She straightened her black shirt with her pale fingers.

"My friends and I would like to play a game with you!" The boys behind him grinned.

"R-Really? Y-You want to play with m-me?" She pointed at herself. The boys were beginning to circle her.

"The game is called seven stones. We each pick seven stones then throw them," She listened intently to him. The boys were revealing sharp jagged stones.

"At you!" Her pearly eyes showed instant terror at his words. She sprinted away as the pelted her with the shiny missiles. She could not tell how far she had run she only knew that she was trapped like a rat. A dead end. She could not turn back as they had already caught up with her.

She begun to wish that they had learnt teleportation justsu's. That way she'd be out of here in no time.

"No where to run now. You're just like everyone says. A coward!"

"You're such a wimp!"

"I can't believe we wasted our time chasing you!"

"Everyone wishes that you would die!"

Those words that were flung at her so spitefully hurt her heart more than anything. Was it because they were full of malice or because the things they said were true?

"Are you too cool to talk to us? Do you think you're above us because you're a Hyuuga!"

"No! I-I would never!" She protested as the rain of bullets continued. Her skin was turning black and blue with bruises. Her clothes were bathed in dust as she cowered in the corner.

"You are so stupid and pathetic to look at! I hate you!" A feeling of dread coursed through her being.

'What did I do?'

"Y-You think that you are so great! Picking on me! I'll show you all!" Her eyes were wild and her cheeks rose as she bared her teeth. A green light shone around them.

"Akai no Tsubasa!" A pair of blood red wings emerged from her back. She flapped them one and her attackers froze. The boy's minds were panicking as their bodies refused to respond to their commands.

"Say goodbye." Their lips twitched yet made no sound. Several of her feathers ripped themselves away from her plumage and aimed themselves at each the boy's hearts. They sharpened their edges, poised to strike.

"Restrain yourself young one."

'What? What am I doing?' Her feathers fell to the ground as if melting then rejoined the other feathers on her wings.

"It's alright Hinata-san. Allow me to help you." The large figure on a dragon came into view. The scales shone and glimmered in shades of violet as the dragon approached. Two smooth horns rested upon its head and whiskers adorned its cheeks. It gave a small wave of its claws and the boys that did her wrong were set free, screaming in terror.

"None shall believe their words. You are safe." Yet the fear was evident in her eyes.

"W-What… What did I do? T-The words… I-I don't know what's happening to me!" Tears formed streaks on her face. Words that had appeared so suddenly into her mouth.

"This is a power bestowed upon those whose bodies are capable of handling them. To those whose hearts are strong…"

"B-But I'm not strong at all! I-It was because of this… B-Because of my weakness… T-That they chased me…" She tried to wipe away tear that kept replenishing.

"You may not see it. But your heart is that of inner beauty and unconditional love. Just having those qualities is what gives you strength. The thing that impresses your father is not true strength. He is after physical strength and prowess. Should you continue on your path you would lose your beauty to the way of the Hyuuga.

Truthfully, I did not come here to save or stop you. I have come to remove your power. Shall you give them up willingly or shall I have to force them away." He gave her a long look. She held out her hands.

"A-Although I want to be strong… I-I do not wish to hurt others. Please take them away." The dragon took a step closer to Hinata. He took a peer into Hinata's pearly white eyes.

"I am called Akiryuu"

"Autumn dragon?" The dragon gave a nod.

"This is not the last time you shall see me. I shall return your power one day, when you are ready to receive it. Take care young Hinata and continue to listen to your heart." A swirling whirlpool surrounded the creature's ankles.

"Bye Akiryuu." She gave a solemn wave as the dragon departed.

End of flashback

Somehow she hadn't thought of that incident. Even during the Chunnin exams. She was able to overcome obstacles just by being herself. Neji may have won but, to her… It was she who was the victor! Naruto was cheering her on and encouraging her. It was such a wonderful feeling… To have someone, believe that you could win… It was victory enough.

She wiped her sweat again with a towel. She took a few deep breaths then trod toward the main house. It was quiet but, the Hyuuga house was usually that way. She'd be in her room soon all she had to do was pass the meeting room and go up the stairs.

"It's final then Hiashi-sama." A voice seemed to boom.

"Yes, Hinata can't refuse." Her father was with another man. What were they talking about?

"Hinata cannot be the next heir to the Hyuuga. I have already decided that Hanabi will be," For some reason she was relieved… "She isn't strong enough and is a disgrace to the clan. Remember it is your job to remove her."

'He wants to get rid of me!'

"Do not worry Hiashi-sama. I'll make sure she never steps foot in Konoha again."

'Never see fire country again? A-And Naruto!'

"You have made a good choice Hiashi-sama. She is not strong and never will be. I'll put good use to her in rain." The voice seemed more sinister.

"Should we greet our little guest?" The voice asked curiously. She took three steps back from the door.

"I noticed for a while now… Be my guest." She almost broke into a run, which was highly suspicious. Quickly restraining and calming her self she greeted Hiashi and the stranger with a smile.

"G-Good evening F-Father…S-Sir…" She looked at the robed man. He was decked in white and had the straightest black hair she had ever seen and a pale complexion at a higher intensity than even the Hyuuga.

"This is Orochimaru-san. Orochimaru-san my first daughter… Hyuuga Hinata." She took a small bow.

"P-Pleased to meet you Orochimaru-san." He looked her over with a sneering look as if he found her to be a distasteful worm.

"My, my, aren't we the polite one?" Also seemingly venomous, like his eyes.

"Come Orochimaru-san we still have much to discuss." Hiashi's seriousness was scary.

"Of course"

'Kowaii…' Was all she could think.

"Otou-sama!" Hiashi stopped and turned to her.

"A-Are you free to s-spar with me tomorrow?" She felt so stupid.

"No. I'm too busy for the likes of you." He walked away with those last words.

'I-I…'

'I-I really need the strength…'

'The strength… To go on…'