When did we meet? Well, it happened when she was thirteen… She was supposed to be a nameless ninja who had the unfortunate luck of meeting me. Funny, well I can honestly say I'm in love with her. Hinata…. Please forgive me…

(Years ago)

I was in dire need to add to my collection of hearts, when I noticed a sickly pale girl walking alone outside of Konohagakure. This was supposed to be quick and easy, after all, she looked to only be a genin, so she really wouldn't put up much of a fight.

When I reached her, she tried to fight me, but I could tell she really just wanted me to end her life… It wasn't until I looked into her eyes; I saw someone who experienced way more then someone her age should ever … The same pain and hurt that lingered in other Akatsuki members were in those young lilac eyes.

I attack her, trapping her with all my threads, and it was there I noticed, she wasn't afraid of what I'd do to her…. And for the first time, I was simply shocked… Why is she not afraid of me? I'm about to end her life and it seems as though she accepted that fate… Normally this wouldn't bother me, but she was too young to be this accepting of death.

"Why do you not fear death?"

"What r-reasons do I have to live?"

My threads connect with her heart, and for the first time… For the first time, I see her life through my eyes.

"She is weak; take her away from my site…"

"You are meant to fail…."

"I heard about the Chūnin exams…. You disappoint me girl…"

"Lord Hiashi, I beg of you to please allow me to escort her outside of the village."

"No Kō, She can take care of herself…"

"But Lord Hiashi, she is still weak from her fight with Neji…"

"Do not question me… and do not forget your place."

"I'm sorry my lord, I just worry about her... what if she gets hurt, or worst, dies."

"Is it wrong that i wish for that Kō?"

Outside the door She had heard it all... tears filled her eyes, and that is when i disconnected my threads from her heart... Out of so many people in that Kami forsaken village, only one cared about her well being? And was silenced because of his concern?

I've never experince such sorrow from my vicitms, but i do with her... Why?

I snap out of it, squeezing her neck a little tighter.

"What is your name?" I glare at her

"H-Hyuga Hinata."

"Well Hinata… I've decided to change my mind."

"B-But?"

"There is potential in you, I can sense it… So, I am going to give you one of my hearts."

"I-I don't un-understand?"

"Well, in case I ever lose my other hearts, there will always be one out there, meaning I will live… And, well, I know they are wrong about you, with my heart beating in your veins, you will release that potential."

"W-why waste it on me? I-if you saw things f-from my eyes... You k-know i'm worthless…"

"You interest me… Of all the lives I've taken, I've never been able to see through anyone's eyes but my own…"I loosen my grip on her neck as i smirk, letting the threads invade her beating heart. "You are not worthless, if that were true, i would've killed you regardless of what i saw."

She screeched as she felt her heart stop… She will not remember this encounter… and she will grow stronger…I take a small mask from my back, the element of wind, and place it on her back, letting it settle into her skin. I lean down and whisper in her ear, that we will meet again…

"Keep this mask hidden…" I whisper.

I look down at her, she seems to nod to me, as she sleeps… And just as quickly as I came, I left, leaving her alone.