A/N Trigger warning later in the chapter: rape, kidnapping, abuse

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It was a bright, clear day perfect for the celebrations planned for that afternoon. In a dressing room painted a pale green with delicate pink roses at the windowsill. A petit, yet curvy young lady in a navy silk dress that reached right above her knees along with a taller woman with an unruly black mane of hair and a wild looking young man with blood red facial tattoos hovered anxiously around their friend. Their expressions were similar in their obvious glee and excitement as well as masked undertones of concern and worry.

"Enough!" The subject of their attention stood abruptly from the spinning stool. "First mother and father, now all of you…" His dark glasses gleamed and he sighed in exasperation. Despite the outburst, he stood patiently still as Kurenai adjusted the skinny teal tie that matched his betrothed's eyes. "Sensei, you must have fixed the tie at least twenty times." The hauntingly beautiful woman smiled warmly even as her red eyes shined with unshed tears.

"You've grown so much." She met each of her student's gazes with her own. "All of you. I could not be prouder."

"You are going to be stunned when you see her. She's such a babe." Kiba grinned mischievously and clapped his teammate on the back when he blushed. "Didn't think you had it in you Bugboy."

"Kiba!" Hinata elbowed the Inukuka in the side before she brushed off Shino's shoulders affectionately. He had finally gotten out of the hooded work outfit and was dressed to kill in a fitting black suit and a bright white shirt underneath. The only splash of color was the tie that Hinata had especially picked out for him after dragging him from store to store. "You mean she will be stunned to see him." Her pale eyes clouded with happiness. "I wish you many years of prosperity, my friend."

"I appreciate your words, Hinata." The normally stoic Aburame smiled widely at his team and placed a firm hand on the Hyuga's shoulder before she could cry. "Maybe you will meet someone special at this gathering."

"Or Kiba will finally find someone that can stand his… boisterous personality." She smiled, turning the attention away from herself. They all laughed lightly at that and Kurenai left to go find her seat. Kiba was the best man and Hinata was the maid of honor due to the bride's surprising, yet earnest request.

"I am glad we were assigned as teammates." Shino said quietly and even Kiba was silenced at this unexpected display of emotion coming from their reserved friend. "I could not have asked for better or more worthy."

"We got you, man." Kiba rolled his eyes though his eyes glistened and Hinata hugged them both. Even though the relationship had lasted for two full years she was still in shock that Shino had beaten both her and Kiba at marriage. It was great that he had found someone who had warmed his heart that only his team had known.

"The music has started." Hinata bolted and squeezed the groom's hand briefly before leaving to meet the bride. "Go you guys."

"Hinata-chan!" The bride was trembling. Her signature up-do had been taken down and straightened to frame her heart shaped face. She looked absolutely stunning with a halter lace wedding gown with a fitted bodice that flared out to the floor in waves. She had no veil, forgoing it in favor of putting a crown of peonies in her hair. Hinata had not been sure about this woman for her dear friend but she had grown fond of the older woman and the two had become friends. Seeing her with the bright colorful bouquet, fretting over the pre-wedding jitters, the Hyuga's heart warmed. She was perfect.

"I hope you aren't worrying yourself over nothing." The dark haired beauty admonished softly. "Shino is so excited." She pulled the bride into a careful hug not to ruin any of the outfit.

"What if he has second thoughts?" The dirty blond whispered. "What if he regrets it?"

"Oh hush." Hinata adjusted the flowers. When she didn't respond, the Hyuga looked deeply into large, nervous teal eyes. "Do you love Shino?" Pink lips trembled and Hinata didn't look away.

"Yes." Regardless of the earlier shakiness in her voice, the answer was firm.

"You are Temari no Sabakku, a great warrior and ninja." Hinata said firmly. "It is unlike you to doubt yourself." The bride nodded determinedly, her usual confidence coming back. Who knew the fierce ninja of the Village Hidden in the Sand would soften and melt when it came to a certain young man? "Kazekage-sama and Kankuro-kun will be here soon to give you away. Shino loves you. You know this."

"She is right." Hinata's head whipped in surprise toward the sound of the voice and winced at the sharp pain of whiplash. Ringed emerald eyes met her own and she blushed in embarrassment. "How are you Hyuga-san? I thank you for being with my sister in her time of need." The shy woman dipped her head graciously.

"Where's Kankuro?" Temari asked and both the Kazekage and the maid of honor were relieved to hear the briskness in her voice.

"He'll be here shortly." Gaara rolled his eyes. "He tried to put on his ridiculous makeup." Temari groaned as Hinata giggled behind her hand.

The wind mistress felt comfort as she took in her friend and little brother. After Kankuro busted in with excuses at being late, she only hugged him tightly. Everything felt right.

The wedding had gone well and the reception at the largest hotel in Konoha was starting to get loud and energetic. The couple of honor was dancing utterly lost into each other. Hinata excused herself from Kiba's side and went out onto the balcony for some fresh air. She was so focused on getting there that she had not realized a presence that had been there for some time.

"Good evening," A shy voice murmured. Hinata looked up in surprise to meet dark brown eyes. She had short brown hair that barely reach her shoulders. The fit body tone told her she was a ninja but she couldn't place a name on the young woman before her. Hinata couldn't help but feel a tinge of envy at the innocent beauty of the stranger. She wore a simple turquoise gown that reached the knees and modest nude heals. The Hyuga offered a small smile.

"He-hello, it's a bit hot in there isn't it?" Hinata tried to make small talk. She wasn't good at talking with people she didn't know.

"For real. I needed some air. I'm Matsuri by the way." Hinata blushed her embarrassment. Was it that obvious that she did not know her name. "I am a friend of Temari's. Kazekage-sama was my sensei."

"Oh! Nice to meet you." Hinata moved closer to her new acquaintance. "I am Hinata Hyuga. Temari has mentioned your ability to learn quickly." Now that Hinata thought about it, Temari had mentioned Gaara's pupil several times mostly just gossip... but she wouldn't mention that part. "It is nice to put a face to the name."

"The pleasure is all mine, Hinata-sama." Matsuri dipped her head in respect. "If you'll excuse me, I must check that Kankuro-san has not gotten himself into too much trouble."

"Of course, enjoy your evening, Matsuri-san." Hinata smiled warmly and watched the pretty girl walk away gracefully.

"Hina-chan!" Hinata was crushed into a hug by a tipsy Temari followed by Ino and Sakura. "I'm going off on my honey moon sooooooon. Thank you so much for everythiiiiing."

"It was no problem." The Hyuga hugged her back tightly. She lowered her voice. "I am sure you two will be very happy together."

"We will, I know it!" The two girls hugged and were pulled back into reality by a glowing Sakura and Ino.

"It's time to throw the bouquet!" Sakura gushed and Ino nodded enthusiastically.

"Throw it near me, Temari-chan! I'll be near the left." Ino grinned slyly. Sakura immediately shoved her.

"Don't cheat Ino-pig!" Sakura turned back sweetly to Temari. "I'll be near the middle."

"May the odds be in your favor!" The bride cheered as she waved her bouquet around. "Let's go girls." Hinata followed the loud women out, the excitement catching on. "EVERYONE! IT IS TIME FOR THE BOUQUET TOSS!" Instantly, all the single women, which were the majority, gathered in front of the gorgeous blond and even reserved Hinata Hyuga was pushing through the crowd to catch the flowers.

"I GOT IT! I GOT IT!" Ino was waving her hands frantically, eyes opened wide. Beside her Sakura was yanking the blonde's pony tail trying to get her out of the way. Temari turned around and through the bouquet high into the air. It seemed to fly in slow motion as everyone reach for it…

Only for it to land in a surprised Kazekage's hands. His eyes widened when several women shrieked in synchronization.

"BWAHAHAHAHAHA!" The hokage doubled over in mirth beside his friend, tan face turning red. "You're going to get married buddy!" Gaara glanced coolly at his obnoxious friend and sighed in relief as the crowd of women trickled away mutters of disappointment thick in the air. It was time for the bride and groom to go off on their honeymoon and the two kages made their way over to where Temari was standing beside Hinata, Matsuri, Kiba and her new husband Shino. She was crying and Gaara's stomach flopped at the sight. He hated seeing his sister cry but at least this time it was because of joy.

"Have a safe trip, may Kami be with you." Gaara was in time to hear the Hyuga speak. He hung back a little as Kiba and Shino did their man hug and Naruto patted the Aburame on the back.

"Gaara," He looked to his elder sister and let his lips turns ever so slightly. Her smile was wide and happy. It pained him to think he would not see her again in a long while, but her wishes were all that mattered.

"Return safely," was his only reply but it held all of his emotions and Temari nodded in understanding. He turned to his new brother in law. "I trust you." Shino bowed his head in response and the two left in a hurry. Well, that was that.

"Ahh, Kazekage-sama." He was surprised to see the Hyuga address him. She had never spoken to him unless he had first. "There was a leak in the hotel room you were staying at. It w-would be an honor to provide you with accommodations for the next few days before you leave for Suna."

"I accept the invitation." He turned to Matsuri. "Please move our belongings to the Hyuga compound." She bowed immediately and headed off.

"Well I got to run Gaara, see you at the office tomorrow. Take good care of him for me, Hina-chan!" Naruto grinned cheerfully and the Kazekage couldn't help but notice the Hyuga's pleasure at Naruto's address. Now it was just the two of them and the silence was starting to feel awkward.

"C-congrats," She squeaked out after a minute of silence. He raised a brow at her curiously and she blushed before point to his hands. "I hope good fortune comes your way and you become blessed with a beautiful wife."

"I have no need for a wife." He said disinterestedly. Gaara had completely forgotten about the flowers and had not realized the meaning. "You take it." He all but flung it at her and fought the urge to smile as her eyes widened in shock and she stumbled over to catch them, barely managing to catch herself.

"They are beautiful, thank you." She lifted the bouquet of peonies to her face and inhaled their sweet scent. "I shall set them up in your room at the Hyuga compound."

The Kazekage just blinked and gave a curt nod before leaving her to find Kankuro. Hinata sighed. She wished she was able to talk more casually to people. It was hard to break free from her comfort zone but she had gotten better, so maybe there was still hope for her yet.

"Hanabi-chan," Hinata found her sister that was dozing off in the corner and shook her gently causing her to bolt upright, eyes wide. "Relax sister. Let us go home and retire for the night." Hanabi smiled sleepily at her beloved elder sister and hopped off the chair.

"Now that Shino-kun is married, isn't it your turn?" Hanabi asked cheekily, eyes narrowed slyly. She thought her sister was beautiful and could have any man she wanted if she became a little bolder. "Obviously, Kiba-kun will need to wait until I become of age so you should court soon. I'd love to be an auntie. I'd teach the brat how to make itching powder and set the traps that pull the person into the air by a foot and-"

"Oh Hanabi," Hinata couldn't help but roll her eyes to which her little sister pouted. "You know father will find me a match when he deems it suitable. I can't just fall in love and marry whoever I want."

"Sure you can! You just gotta aim high! Obviously if you fall in love with a commoner everyone would object. But perhaps if you fall head over heels for…" Hanabi glanced around quickly and caught sight of the lazy shinobi. "The head of the Nara clan, Papa would approve." Hinata snorted at the suggestion and clapped a hand over her mouth in embarrassment.

"I do not see myself falling for Shikamaru-kun anytime soon, Hanabi." The cool air refreshed her senses and the two sisters decided to take the long way home through a park and enjoy each other's company. Hinata was about to turn 21 and Hanabi was 17. The age gap did nothing to their close bond and only made it stronger.

"Yugao sensei said that arranged marriages are stupid." Hanabi informed her pointedly. She gazed thoughtfully at the wild violets bordering the walkway and nudged her sister. "Don't you think so?"

"That is a common thought," Hinata agreed. "However, we must bow to fate when it tries to guide us in the right direction. Mama and father were arranged but they loved each other dearly."

"I guess," Hanabi stuck out her tongue. A cool breeze made her tense and she stiffened as did Hinata. Both of them had activated their byakugan scanning the area around them. "There's an insane chakra coming towards us!"

"There are others as well," Hinata counted three others that had smaller chakra reserves coming towards them. "You need to run Hanabi. They are most likely targeting you, the heiress."

"I'm not leaving you!" The younger sibling spat. "I can fight!"

"This is not a normal chakra, you must go and find Naruto right away." Hinata's voice was firm and she spoke quickly. "Please Hanabi." Hanabi was growing more and more nervous at the urgency in her sister's voice.

"What do I tell him?"

"Sasuke Uchiha," Hinata whispered as the man himself jumped down from a tree, the leaves rustled and his form casted a foreboding shadow. Hinata squeezed her sister's wrist. "Go!" Hanabi was young, she was used to following her father, her sensei's and the elder's orders. Surprised at the authority in her tone, Hanabi disappeared in a poof of smoke.

"Hyuga," The cold tone signature to Sasuke Uchiha sent shivers up her spine. The veins around her eyes bulged as she met his red gaze. She slid into the Gentle Fist stance and glared. Her mouth tightened as three other figures crept out of the shadows. They were unfamiliar to her. "Since you sent that sister of yours off, we need to get going."

"I am not going anywhere with you, traitor!" Hinata spat out the last word defiantly. An ugly smirk made its way on to his face and with a speed Hinata couldn't match or expect The Avenger leaped at her appearing from behind and knocking her out.

The flowers… Gaara noticed the flowers that were scattered along the walkway. He could still smell her scent, the fresh smell of roses and lavender. They had only just missed her.

"Secure the perimeters! I want each and every person entering and leaving to be examined thoroughly. Check the gate guards. They couldn't have just waltzed in!" Naruto ordered quickly, his brows were furrowed and his mouth tight. "What a great way to end the night." The sarcasm was thick and bitter.

"Neji- ni…" Hanabi's eyes glistened with tears threatening to spill. "I just left her to fend for herself."

"It was Hinata-sama's wish." Neji reassured his younger cousin. "It was better than both of you being caught."

"It should have been me!" Hanabi clenched her fists tightly, gritting her teeth in shame. "I am not worthy of the heiress title. Hinata-ni san has shown more bravery than I have ever."

"As heiress you're safety is the most important." Neji said, his voice even. However, his eyes were clouded with worry.

"How did Sasuke get into the village with anyone sensing him?" Naruto was livid. "His chakra is murderous!"

"Let me lead a patrol out and try to track their trail." Neji raised his voice and Naruto turned and nodded. "I will take Kakashi and Lee." Hatake's dogs would be useful and if they were engaged in battle, Lee's stamina and strength would be a force to be reckoned with. Plus, there was no one else Neji would prefer to watch his blind spot.

"I don't want Kiba knowing of this yet. This stays strictly between us. S- class." Naruto said, his blue eyes bright with worry.

"I'll find her," Neji put a hand on Hanabi's shoulder. "Go home and sleep."

- 3-

"What is this?" Hinata was chained by her wrists to the wall. She was located in a cellar type of room with cold stone and leaking ceilings. "I de-de-demand you let me out."

"I like you better with the stutter." Her head snapped up to look at her captor. His red eyes swirled and glowed in the dim lighting and she felt herself shiver in feat although she kept her face composed.

"Uchiha.." She whispered. Uselessly, she yanked her arm but the chain stayed in place. "Why have you brought me here?"

"All that will be known in due time." The sneer made her shudder and she couldn't keep her face blank any longer. She bit her lip. Her wrists were sore and so was her head.

"Karin, I think you should start her treatment." A red headed woman with glasses and eyes the same shade as her hair came in holding out two tablets and a glass of water.

"Swallow these." The tray was set down in front of Hinata and they looked at expectantly. Did they think she was some mouse that would meekly do as she was told. She had changed. She was no longer that pathetic genin that Sasuke had known before he left. She had grown.

"Let me out," Her voice was low but the menace in her tone had the captors surprised. Karin gasped and Sasuke raised an eyebrow as she kicked and flipped the tray into the air and it shattered immediately upon impact with the stone floor. The tablets went scattering in different directions.

"How dare you?! You ungrateful bitch! That was my FAVORITE glass!" Karin grabbed the captive by her hair. "I'm going to make this as painful as possible for you."

"Enough Karin. Go get the injections instead." The Uchiha gazed coolly at the Hyuga. "Give her an extra dose. I want to get this done as soon as possible."

"Of course, Sasuke-kuuuun~" Karin gushed as she basically flew to retrieve her items.

"What are the injections?! Was it your intentions to capture me or my little sister?" Hinata's anger made her brave and her voice was harsh.

"I have no use for a child." He showed her his teeth in a frightening smirk. His words made her skin crawl but she ignored it. The red haired woman reentered the cell with a large needle in her hand with a thick tip that would not enter the skin easily. Hinata gulped. She fought the woman as much as she could but with her arms restrained it was hard and Karin eventually pinned her to the floor. Savagely, Karin pressed the needle into Hinata's bare hip and the Hyuga couldn't help the whimper that escaped her lips. It hurt like hell. Karin was doing her best to make it as painful as possible. She was chuckling the entire time.

"Stop!" Hinata cried out wriggling but the crazy woman jabbed her in the ribs.

The injections would continue each day for a week and each time Hinata would fight but her strength was weakening.

"Why haven't you found her yet!?" Hanabi was yelling at Naruto, fury in her pale young eyes. " You're the Hokage. Do something!"

"Hanabi…" Naruto just rubbed his face wearily. "We've been searching. The best of the best are looking for her. Neji's out there every waking minute. Kiba and Akamaru are searching for trails as are Kakashi's dogs. The Yamanakas and Ibiki are interrogating all the prisoners we have that had an association with the… kidnapper."

"It's not enough. This is Sasuke Uchiha!" Hanabi snapped. "There has to be something more!"

"Hanabi! Enough." The girl spun around to meet the angry glare of her father. She bowed her head in shame. She had disobeyed his direct order and snuck out to meet the Hokage. "Go home." The heiress trotted out before the words were even out of his mouth. When she had left, Hiashi sighed and the hard lines on his face seemed to sink in deeper. "I apologize for my daughter's outburst and disrespect. She did not mean any harm."

"I understand." Naruto murmured kindly. "But I promise we are following every lead and doing all we can."

"And you have my gratitude. I came to check if there were any new information." Hiashi smiled humorlessly. "However, from the previous display of my younger daughter, I assume there is not."

"I trust that she is alive. Sasuke would not have taken her prisoner if she was not of some use to him." Naruto stated. Hiashi's gaze hardened briefly.

"Her use is her eyes. And with her in his possession, he can take them whenever he wishes to. Then, what will happen to her usefulness?" Hiashi's voice was strained and it was obvious that despite his outward demeanor, he was worried for his eldest.

"We're searching all the old hideouts, investigating every tip," Naruto signed and put his face in his hands. "We've even halted taking C-ranks and D- ranks so we can make Hinata our first priority."

"I understand. I apologize." The Hyuga leader nodded curtly and stalked out of the room. The Hokage rubbed his eyes. He hadn't been able to sleep. He looked down and gazed at the picture the two of them had together framed in his open desk drawer. She looked so alive and happy. Their hands were clasped tightly and Naruto wished he could feel the warmth of her again in his arms. The two had dated for about a couple months, and he knew he had fallen for her. They had kept their relationship secret and met casually. He winced in regret at what happened. Sakura had drunk too much and had come over the same evening Hinata was coming. The pink haired kunoichi had thrown herself onto her teammate and that was precisely the time the Hyuga walked in. Naruto closed the drawer, concealing the picture. She hadn't talked to him since. He should have tried harder to explain, but with the wedding coming up, he had pushed it off. It wasn't like the two were awkward. Just last night, she had smiled at him and he had desperately wished to pull her into a hug. But he hadn't. "Guess it's a good time for some sake." It was time to ask for outside help. The letters to the other hidden villages lay scattered on his desk and as he chugged on his bottle, he rolled them, sealing each one.

"How much longer are you going to keep me here?" her low voice was calm and tired. Being attached to the wall limited her movements so much. She could not even lie down properly or comfortably. Her back ached, and whatever drug they were injecting into her had been causing her mood swings and bloating.

"Karin said you're ovulating," Sasuke's chilling voice and words spooked the heiress, and she pressed her back against the wall to get as far away from the Uchiha as possible. "Karin, get out." His voice was biting and excited which contrasted to his typical monotone.

"Of course, Sasuke-kun." Karin responded bitterly but obeyed. "I'll be right outside if you need me."

"O-ovulating?" Hinata whispered. Her hot started to speed up until it felt like it would burst out of her chest. "S-stop! Don't come any closer." Sasuke didn't reply and instead, backhanded her face viciously. His cold rough hands grabbed her hips and despite her wriggling, ripped off her torn underwear. "No! Get off me!" Her cries only made him rougher and soon she was tasting blood in her mouth. She pulled against her chains desperately as she saw him reach down and lower his pants. There's no way out! Hinata clenched her eyes shut as he forced apart her legs to accommodate himself. However, she would not beg him. She had been prepared for situations like this her whole life starting from academy. Kurenai's voice resonated in her mind, relax and go along with it until you find a good opportunity. Her frightened tears begged to be released but Hinata held them back. The scream that was building inside her throat got stuck as the pain from his intrusion made her gasp for breath. She kept her eyes closed as he violated her repeatedly, taking her virginity. The scent of blood and urine filled her nostrils but Hinata kept her mouth firmly shut, biting her cracked bottom lip. Each thrust felt like it tore up her insides. It hurts so much… His hands grabbed her roughly and in his ecstasy his lips found her neck and bit harshly as he released his seed. Her eyes finally opened as she felt the warmth of his secretion flood her womb. After a few seconds for him to regain his breath and composure, he released his hold and stood up, gazing at her with unreadable eyes, a smirk across his face.

"You should be honored," his cold voice stated. He fixed his pants and brushed off his shirt. Hinata had never felt hatred for someone until now. She turned her head, looking away. "You will have my child, and then I will release you to your village."

"Leave me," Hinata whispered loud enough to hear. Without a response the Avenger turned and left. And only then did the Hyuga curl up as much as she could and cry.