I hope that you enjoy this little one-shot. It was just a small idea that I had and I just had to type it !Oh, and I absolutely, positively do not own Naruto.
The Chunin Exam~Hinata Hyuga vs. Neji Hyuga~
I admire you, Naruto.
Your the one who made me who I am. You always gave me the confidence that I could change myself and I thank-you.
As Neji and I stood in the center of the arena, he began to point out my flaws. Everyone has flaws,right? Do these flaws actually determine your fate and destiny? I am sorry Neji ,but you are wrong.
Naruto,once you made me realize that, I positioned myself Hyuga style. The tiny spark that was once in me transformed into a roaring flame. The timid, shy Hinata that you once knew had disappeared; instead, you saw a new determined and fearless Hinata.
I fought my hardest and gave it my all. The way that I kept up with Neji ,everyone never knew that I was capable of doing this.I saw a change and you did ,too. Is it possible for one to change? Of course, through hard work and determination.
Thank you, Naruto.
~Months after the Exam~
Naruto, Neji now understands that you can change. The bond between the two of us strengthens to this day. I was always the person that never held a grudge against anyone. I cannot help it. It's my nature.
He kept apologizing. I stopped him.
"Neji. Please I already forgave you."
"Lady Hinata, I endangered your life ,yet you still forgive me?"
"Yes."
"Why?"
"My dear cousin, your not the only one suffering in this clan. I am too. My father believes that I am not worthy of leading the Hyugas as their next heir. I have to prove him wrong."
"La-."
" Neji. I would prefer if you just address me as Hinata. I do not want you to think no different of me. Even if I am your younger cousin."
"Yes, Hinata."
~Hinata smiles~
"Hinata, if I could be of any help. Please allow me to be the one that trains you. We have to prove to Lord Hiashi that you are fit to lead. If that's okay with you, we could start training first thing in the morning."
"Thank you, Neji. Training begins tomorrow."
~In the Future:Hinata eventually becomes leader of the Hyuga Clan. To show her thanks, she removed Neji's seal. He still, however, promises to protect her along with her husband, Naruto Uzumaki.
