Domo arigato gozaimasu: Thank you very much
"Dou itashi mashite: Your welcome in a formal way
A raven crowed weakly through the night air, soaring through the empty skies. Through the darkness of the city a single dark green Mercedes drove through the streets, treading down the roads at moderate speeds. A groggy body within its hard shell arose from where it had been slumbering in the passenger's seat leaning on the window. Irritation dripping from their voice they muttered, "Unn...Guy-sensei why do you have to be so noisy?"
"Come now don't be so upset Neji. It's your surprise birthday party after all! If you're not awake then you may as well be late." Guy cheered enthusiastically as he drove.
"I'm not going to bother with his logic," Neji thought tiredly. Flexing his legs and wrist, Neji sat up properly and turned to Guy stating, "It's not much of a surprise if you just told me sensei..."
"Uhh..." Guy uttered stupidly while scratching his head in embarrassment.
"And didn't I say I didn't want a party?" Stated again, he must have told everyone that at least a hundred times if not a thousand.
"You only turn 16 once my boy!" Guy retorted.
The car came to a screeching halt and Neji looked out the window to the large, well lit home that they were now parked next to. Guy had stopped right in front of the front gates. He flashed him a thumbs up and cheered, "Enjoy your youth to the fullest and go in there and have a blast!"
"Hai...sensei..." Neji sighed as he got out of the car. Neji uttered a thanks for the ride and asked shortly why Guy wasn't joining; it didn't seem like him to ever miss a party.
"Ahh...sadly I've had other arrangements for this date. A pity, I shall make up for it with the gift I'll give you later on."
"Hai...arigato sensei."
"No problem, see yah later Neji."
Neji backed away from the cars as it shifted and drove off into the darkness; he stayed there until the car was completely gone from sight and sighed.
He placed his palm on his forehead and ran it through his hair once, looking towards the moon that hung listlessly in place.
"That dream..." he whispered, "I had that dream again...I don't the patience right now, I really just want to have ten minutes of alone time, and afterwards I'll do whatever they wish."
A yawn parting from his lips, and pressed the buzzer on the front of the pillar to his right, waiting for the responding tone that meant someone was answering.
"State your name."
"Hyuuga Neji."
"Please wait while we confirm."
Neji heard the silent buzzing of the hidden video cameras in each pillar; he turned to one signifying how he knew its position.
"Identity confirm, please continue Hyuuga-sama."
"Hyuuga-sama..." Neji thought bitterly. He was just another Hyuuga to everyone...
He stretched once more while the gate opened slowly, giving off a light squeaked as it moved.
"Hiashi-sama is going to have to see about that later," he thought offhandedly.
He nodded to the camera before going up the walkway on the side of the long winding driveway towards the overly large home.
"Everyman has his castle; I don't think mine needs to be so...big."
The Hyuuga Manse was certainly something to brag about with its large size and stature, of course it was to be expected considering the large family living within.
"Well...here goes nothing..." He thought as he finally reached the front doors.
He pressed doorbell and immediately heard the strained shushes from behind the door.
"They can't even be discrete..." he muttered quietly.
He heard the loud click indicating the doors release; slowly he turned the knob and opened the doors.
Nothing happened.
As he stepped inside he made out the bodies of several people hidden or trying to hide with the darkness.
Still nothing happened.
Carefully shutting the door he became shrouded in the dark within until a painful light near blinded him as the momentary quiet was disrupted viciously by a series of yowls and hoots.
"Happy Birthday Neji!"
"Arigato...everyone." he said in feigned surprise.
Just ten minutes...he'd even settle for five if he could be by himself just for a little while.
He just needed to clear his thoughts...
He stared at the vaguely for half a second at all the colorful decorations adorning the walls. All the gifts strewn quite frankly everywhere, Neji didn't think that he was that popular. It was dammed near shocking how many there were, he was sure he didn't even know a good number of the people who had given them to him. His gaze wandered to the large birthday cake located in the center of the room. Amongst everything it seemed to tower above the rest.
"Thank goodness I don't have to eat all of that myself," he thought relieved.
Neji noticed a shock of red hair before it disappeared within the crowd.
"Oi Neji," cheered on of his enthusiastic friends, "don't stand there like a bump on a log, and come join us!"
Neji nodded meekly stepping into the crowd, who cheered for him as he did.
An overly rambunctious spiky blond haired teen gave him a light punch to his shoulder.
"Hey how's the birthday boy."
"I'm fine Naruto."
"Don't act like that," Naruto grinned, the whiskers on his cheeks rising, "come on, you gotta have some fun.
"Hai..."
An hour into the festivities, Neji had been chatting with some of his close friends. Still yearning for just a moment's peace he broke away from them and began to make his way to the hallway on the other side of the room.
"Just five minutes..." he thought.
Just as He was out of sight from the others he was stopped by a hand on his shoulder.
"Congratulations Neji-sama."
Neji turned to give the same treatment to the newer speaker and felt his voice catch in his throat.
"A-arigato."
Before him stood the slightly shorter figure of a dear friend that Neji near adored. The short spikes of crimson hair frame the soft face of his interest. Searching teal eyes were framed by large black rings, Neji was sure they were due to fatigue but he didn't complain. After all...he thought it made him look more unique. He smiled genuinely and offered more thanks.
"Arigato Gaara."
The silent redheaded boy looked at him in near curiosity as he raised a moderately sized gift to Neji, gesturing for him to take it.
"Domo arigato gozaimasu." (Thank you very much)
"Dou itashi mashite (formal) Neji-sama."
Neji smiled and took the gift from him, holding it firmly in his hands. He looked back at that those hollow emerald eyes had been watching him the entire time. For a moment, they were locked in a single gaze. Neji stared into Gaara's eyes, why did they seem so empty?
He turned around quickly and tried to get away, "I'll just...I'll take this to my room."
"Wait a moment."
Neji halted and nearly dropped the gift as Gaara leaned forward, pressing his hands on his chest and whispered, "You can feel me...Neji-sama..."
Neji's eyes widen and Gaara backed away, as if hadn't said anything. Neji searched Gaara's expression, he seemed unknowing to exactly what he had just said.
"G-Gaara?"
"Hai Neji-sama?" Gaara gave a vacant stare, devoid of any sign of realization.
"Nothing...never mind." He murmured quickly retreating.
Gaara watched as he left whispering, "Reflections...hide the key..."
Akuma: Told yah it would be up soon :D
Neji: Hmm....
Akuma: what up with you.
Gaara:.......
Akuma: Umm hello?
Gaara/Neji:..............
Akuma: What the heck is going on!!! Oh forget you ): I'll have the next chapter sooner or later
