She awoke to the sounds of people in the streets. It was early morning and everyone was getting things to start their day of effort and hard work. It was time she restocked on her provisions and leave.

She checked her wallet, sorting out the various bills as she found the ones she needed, euros. With that sorted out, she dressed herself in warm clothes and donned her cloak she got in another world, from an alien house of nobility called the House of Devils as their insignia was branded on it.

She bought the required amounts as she calculated the next village distance, the rate of her speed and how long it will take to get there. She smiled once the numbers crunched inside her heads. She'll make it to the next destination within a week, three days if she went at full speed. And knowing Naruto, she'll have to make it fast.

I remember a promise I made with Naruto-kun as childhood friends. When we were able to go on our own adventures, we would both travel the multiple worlds out there together, where ever the winds would take us. Here we are now, seperate, but still traveling the worlds with each other. I wonder though, will he still treat me as a friend, or an enemy?

As she passed old towns that had long been abandoned in the calamity this world suffered long ago, she looked up at the cloudy sky and felt the wind caressing her face as it whispered to her.

I don't want to be his enemy, and I wanted to be more than his friend. But why...

She picked up her pace, taking notice it was midday and she needed to find shelter before dark.

Why did he not accept me?

As she made her way further ahead, a nose was sniffing her tracks as the white dog whined as his master patted him on the head. "Easy Akamaru, we'll find her. It'll take time to find her in this weather." Kiba assured with a grin as Akamaru barked in agreememnt. "She does not appear to have noticed us since we've kept our distance. Logically she'll be finding shelter for the night and proceed when morning rises." Shino spoke as he walked up with their team leader, Kurenai beside him.

"We must hurry and make our move on her once she rests. This is our only chance in capturing her." Kurenai warned them as the three nodded and they dashed after their rogue teammate.

He was aware of my feelings for him, and yet he did not return them. He still cared for me, enough to sacrifice himself to save me. But is it possible that he had someone else he liked?...I feel like there is a ball of iron the size of my fist inside where my heart should be. Could it be that the boy I was starting to fall in love with, was in love with someone else?

Hinata stroked the campfire as she placed more dry wood on it, feeding the small flame as she drank her herbal tea. A small sad smile adorning her face as she did so.

If that was the case, then...then I'll be glad that he's happy with her...a-and that...!

She did not realize the tear that escaped her eye as it dripped down her cheek, touching the snow as the spirits of the dead comforted her.

Why do you cry young goddess? You believe he loves someone else?

"Who else could it be, if he did not return a reply to my feelings?" she asked quietly.

You are still young and naive child. Yes, naive indeed. He does not return them because he knows not how. Poor boy, grew up only know little of the types of loves.

Hah! The numbskull only know familial love, not of love of friends, romantic love or unconditional love.

Poor boy was an outcast even without being a Jinchuriki. Such a sad existence he is.

Hinata wiped the tear from her face as she realized she was being silly now that the spirits told her that. She was probably getting worked up for no reason.

Young one beware, your teammates are hunting you. Kill them baaacck!

Hinata's eyes widened before narrowing as she stood up, discarded her cloak as she turned to where she could see them with her Byakugan active. "Come on out," she ordered, her tone that was usually sweet and strong, was now cold and sharp as steel as it cut down the silence of the area. Slowly from the shadows, Kiba, Kurenai and Shino emerged as they looked at their fellow comrade as she looked at them. "Hinata, please return to Konoha. The Hyuga clan, your sister, your father and even us are worried about you." Kurenai reasoned as Hinata shook her head. "I can't Kurenai-sensei. I'm on a journey and to get the answers I need. When I am done, I will return." she told her as Kiba just clicked his teeth.

"It's about that thing claiming that he's-"

"It is Naruto-kun! And don't you dare say otherwise because of his beginnings!" Hinata snapped with a glare worthy of the Hyuga name that instantly made the Inuzuka's jaws snap shut. She drew something from her hip, a handle of some sort as she held it with both hands. With a snap and hiss, a blade of purple light emitted from the handle.

Kurenai felt her jaws dropping in surprise and awe as the mere presence the girl was emitting with her own power was impressive. Hinata was supresssing it for sure, but Kurenai felt a swell of pride in her at the sight of Hinata being couragous, strong, and of all else, loyal to the one she cherished.

"I see, so you've become a Jedi in one life. Logically, she can use the Force, and my hive will not dare attempt to harm her. It is logical that we stay out of her way, the lightsaber cuts virtually anything and I would not put it past her to make sure water ninjutsu does not null the blade." Shino spoke as his glassess gleamed in the faint lights of the blade.

"What?! After all that tracking and hunting her down?" Kiba exclaimed, disbelief in his tone as he gestured towards her. "She left us without saying goodbye and venturing to who-knows-where and after finally reuniting with her, just go seperate ways again!?" he demanded with a growl as Hinata's blade hummed dangerously in the dark. "I told you I'm on a mission, and I intend to complete it, and I won't let anyone, even my team stop me." Hinata replied, a tone of resolve harder than adamantine as Kurenai nodded her head slowly. "Very well then, can we deliver a message to your family at least, to let them know you're alright?" she asked.

"Sensei, you can't be-!"

"Tell them that I'm doing well." Hinata spoke up, interrupting Kiba. "I've learned many things and have built a reputation for myself on various worlds. When I'm done with what I needed to do, I'll come back, I promise." she told her as Kurenai nodded her head as she ordered her remaining students to fallback.

As the team distance themselves from Hinata's camp, Kiba decided to speak up. "Sensei, why did you let her go?" he asked as Kurenai had a wry smile on her face. "She's a pure white lily, a maiden in love. She want's to be by Naruto's side no matter what. Whether it's against the whole world or even against the gods, she's determined to be there for him. She's fought in many wars in order to grow and change, to no longer be the person she once was. Since we all come from a military village, I understand those feelings all so well with Asuma." she answered as Kiba had a sheepish expression on his face as he recalled Kurenai-sensei's infamous 'Shadow Swallow Incident' several years back.

*England*

He walked into the water, submerging himself within the murky depths as he descended deeper into the black abyss. He felt it, the presence within the Lady of the Lake, her name was: "Vivian," he had spoken, the water surprisingly felt like air in his lungs as the woman looked at him. "It is good to see you again Arthur, or should I say to the one whom his soul has merged with, Child of Prophecy?" Vivian had asked as Naruto stiffened a bit. "So, you know who and what I am then?" he had asked as Vivian nodded her head.

"I know you had came here for Excalibur, but you are merely too late. The blade had been destroyed long ago, by Gaia for Arthur's actions of altering history for his sister." she replied as Naruto clenched his hands into fists. "Damn it, I'm too late." he growled as the Lady of the Lake merely chuckled. "No, it's physical form is destroyed, but the soul of the sword still lives." she told him as the boy looked at her. "All you have to do Child of Prophecy, is study the magic of the Fae, and recreate Arthur's Excalibur." she said in a calm tone.