Oneshot. Read and Review! Naruto and Hinata. Told in Naruto's perspective!

Given Strength by You By doggy thumper

Ow…damn, I hurt all over. I slowly opened my eyes. It's raining. I could see Hinata kneeling right there beside me; she's soaked. It might be the rain, but she looks like she's crying really hard…Why is she crying?

She's covered with blood, but she doesn't seem injured…Is that my blood…? I slowly tried to lift my hand; I wanna stop her tears. As soon as I tried to lift my arm though, pain shot through me.

What's wrong with me?! Oh wait. Those damn sound ninja. Now I remember. Hinata and I were sent on a mission. We got ambushed by a bunch of sound ninja. We beat the crap out of all of them, but one got me. I was careless. Kuso! Am I dying…?

I looked up at Hinata's face. She grew her hair out…she's so pretty. Why didn't I realize it earlier? Why didn't I realize I liked her earlier?

"Naruto-kun! Don't die! Don't die!" she cried, tears pouring out of her eyes. Stop crying… I don't like to see you cry…

I opened my mouth. I want to tell her, before I go.

"H-h…Hina…ta…" I murmured. Kuso, my voice is so raspy; it hurts all over. But I've gotta tell her. Her eyes widened, as I coughed out even more blood.

"No! Don't talk! They're coming! Our rescue team is coming! Just wait! Please, just wait!!" she yelled, shutting her eyes as she shouted through the loud pounding of the rain.

"N-no. I have…to tell you something…" I gasped. It's getting harder to breathe, Kuso! I slowly raised my right hand; she clasped it tightly. Hinata sobbed, her chest heaving in and out; her purple hair falling over her shoulders. So pretty…

"Hina...ta…I…" I said. Damn it! "I…I…" her eyes widened. I coughed out even more blood, despite the huge puddle of blood beside me. I smiled. "I like you."

Her eyes widened, and her cheeks instantly flushed a deep red. She's so cute…

"I think I like you more than I like…ramen noodles…" I said, trying to chuckle, but grimaced in pain. Hinata sobbed, but giggled a little. "H-hin…a…ta…" My breathing's become quick and short. Kusooo!

I could hear Hinata sobbing and crying harder as she clutched my hand to her chest.

It hurts to see her cry…

"No! Hold on Naruto-kun! Please!" Hinata cried. I think she bit her hand; probably something she learned from that damn Kiba. Her shoulders sagged a little, as she calmed down.

"Hinata…" I murmured. I don't want to die! Not now. I tried pulling myself together. I tried pulling my strength together. I can't die. Not in front of Hinata like this…I groaned, as I try moving the muscles in my body to figure out my wounds. There's a really painful gash in the side of my stomach, and I think my ribs are broken. I tried moving my feet; my ankle's also sprained…? I focused as I noticed Hinata was talking.

"Naruto-kun…I'm so sorry…! It's all my fault. If only I had seen that sound ninja coming for me…if only I noticed the poison in his kunai…if only I was smart enough! I'm sorry…I'm a failure…" I frowned.

"B-Baka…" I said chokingly. Hinata's eyes widened a little. "You're only a failure…if you don't try." Hinata bowed her head forward.

"But still…I'm to blame for your injuries. You saved me from getting crushed by that sound ninja! I'm to blame…" A vein popped on my head. Why does she always blame herself…?

"Baka…" I repeated. "Why do you always blame yourself…? I…c-chose to get in the way…" My heart started pounding faster and I don't think it's because of Hinata. I leaned forward in pain.

"Naruto-kun! What's wrong?!" Hinata yelled. She closed her eyes. "…Byakugan!" she said. I watched as her eyes widened and bulged out. I smirked.

"Hahaha…I don't even want to know what's happening to me…" I said. "It seems serious by your expression." Hinata's eyes turned back to normal.

"Naruto-kun…listen…I…I like you too!" she cried out; her cheeks really red. I could feel my eyes widen.

"Really…" I murmured, closing my eyes; I'm so exhausted. "I'm so glad to hear that…" Hinata gasped.

"Naruto-kun! Don't close your eyes!"

"Sorry, Hinata…but…I'm just so exhausted." I let my eyes close. I can still hear her voice crying out to me…but it's starting to faintly disappear.

"Naruto-kun! Naruto-kun! I love you!" Hinata…

I guess I really am gonna die…

I feel really light now. I opened my eyes, to see that I was engulfed in darkness. I sat up; I instantly noticed that the pain was gone. I stared at my hands, flexing them. I stood up. Where am I?

I started walking down a long dull, and dark hallway; I don't know where I'm going, but I have to start somewhere. After what seemed like an eternity, I saw light. I started running to it; feeling the need to get out of this hellish dark. I jumped into the light. I found myself facing a huge magnificent gold gate.

On the middle of the gate, was a seal. I frowned when I recognized this.

"Kyuubi…" I muttered. I could feel dark chakra forming in front of me; like fog. Now I could see the huge ugly eyes of it and it's long sharp fangs.

"Boy…" it boomed. "You're dying. Do you know that?" He said in a sneering way. I hate guys like that. A vein popped on my head.

"Urusai!" I screamed at him, shaking my fist at him. He chuckled evilly.

"As if that could hurt me…" It said sarcastically. I glared up at him. It's smirk widened.

"Boy, are you just going to lie there, dieing a slow, pathetic death?" I glared up at him.

"Are you just going to lie there, while you're little girlfriend grieves over you?" My eyes widened.

Hinata.

"Well, what can I do about it?!" I shouted frustratingly. The Kyuubi chuckled. His eyes crackled.

"Wake up, boy! I'll lend you some of my chakra; that should keep you going." I stared up at him.

"Why are you always helping me, Kyuubi?" I asked, curiously. He lent me his power a lot. Now was the time to ask.

"If you die, I am most certainly trapped in your body for all eternity." It answered simply. Humph. As if he would ever get out. "You are weak, boy. You would die, if not for my power." I huffed.

"I'll get stronger! I'll get more powerful without your help!" I pledged, pointing my finger up at his huge taunting eyes.

The Kyuubi's smirk widened so wide that I thought maybe his jaw might break.

Suddenly, I feel power surging in me; I quickly start flexing my fingers and my arms. I feel that same, great strength.

I smile confidently.

"Wake up, boy!"

---------------To Be Continued-------------------------

Okay, so maybe I'll make another chapter to this story. Please tell me what you think!

In the next chapter, I'll write in Hinata's perspective.

If you don't review, though, I won't update!

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