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Chapter 2

Hermione stood in front of the portal before glancing back at the Monks. They had been very kind to her over the last few days while she rested from the long trip. But now it was time to begin the next leg. They had even been kind enough to impart what they knew of the Elemental Countries to her. Thanks to their more up to date information she had decided she would remain within Fire Country as the portal came out in a temple there. She knew now where several towns where located within the country so she had a few options on where to try and live. The monks had even given her papers that would pass inspection in her new home. She pressed a hand to her womb and smiled, soon they would be safe. With a small wave and a deep breath she stepped through the portal.

Harry looked out the window and smiled slightly. He knew Hermione was now out of reach of the bastard that had dared to hurt her. He would never touch her unborn child. He wasn't sure who it was, Hermione hadn't been able to bring herself to say that much but he would make sure no Death Eaters escaped justice this time around. He would keep his niece or nephew safe. School this year was going to be rather trying though. Ron would go ballistic if he ever found out they knew Hermione was leaving and didn't tell him. It wasn't that he wasn't their friend or something but they knew his temper and his big mouth. Secrets simply weren't safe with the redhead. No one knew exactly where she was which meant no one could tell, the Headmaster wouldn't like it but tough. So much could have been different if the man had simply talked to him, he would not lose Hermione like he had Sirius.

Hermione smiled as she settled into her hotel room. After two days of walking it was going to be wonderful to sleep in a proper bed and take a shower. There was only so much cleaning charms could do after all. After a lot of thought she had ended up in Konoha, despite its high ninja population. After all, the village had to be relatively safe with so many able to defend it. She had been given a visitors pass for a month, after that she didn't know what she would do but it gave her time to think and get used to such a different culture. Thankfully she had noticed shinobi and civilian woman wearing pants, a nice change from the backwards Wizarding World that expected its women to wear skirts under their robes. She had missed the greater freedom pants offered, especially all those times she had ended up running for her life. They might have even slowed Him down a little, enough that Harry would have found her before and not after. She took a shaky breath and pushed those memories aside, she would not dwell on what had happened that day.

She pressed a hand to her stomach and stood to look out the window at the mountain that reminded her of Mt Rushmore in America. She knew she should go to the village hospital and ask to be examined but she was scared they would find evidence and know what had happened to her. But she had to know her baby was alright. So that was how she found herself outside the hospital after having to ask directions. She took a deep breath and walked inside.

"Hello, how can I help you?"

"I was hoping to see a doctor please."

"Are you injured?"

"I was…I…" She closed her eyes, she couldn't do this.

"Come this way dear." Another voice called from right beside her and she opened her eyes to find an older woman dressed in what appeared to be the local medical uniform. She hesitantly followed her into a room and sat on the bed when told to. She didn't have to say a word as basic reading were taken but then knowing eyes settled on her and she couldn't help letting her hand slip down protectively. "How long?"

"Two months." She answered shakily.

"Have you had any medical aide in that time?" She shook her head and the doctor sighed put pulled a screen across and offered her a gown. She quickly put it on and lay down. "Alright, I am not going to tough you, just have a look for now." The doctor assured her even as she bent down to see. There was the slightest bit of still healing damage and what looked like some scar tissue but overall she looked alright thankfully. She had guessed right away why the girl was there, she had been a doctor too long to not know the signs. Even in Konoha rape wasn't unheard of though it was severely punished. "I will need to take some blood and do a scan, is that alright?" She asked gently, seeing the girls nervousness but smiled when she nodded. She quickly did her work and then smiled. "Your baby is doing well as are you. I do have to ask, there are options if you wish."

"I'm keeping my baby."

"Very well. You will need to have regular check-ups which we can schedule today."

"I only have permission to stay for a month."

"You're not from Konoha dear?"

"No. I just…had to get away."

"Of course. I will speak with the head doctor if you like and we can see about getting you permission to stay until after the child is born?"

"Thank you. I don't know what I'd do if…."

"You would manage, childbirth is natural after all. But it is always better to be in a safe place with trained help." She hesitated. "If you aren't from Konoha then the father…."

"Isn't either."

The doctor nodded, relieved she did not have to report that a fellow citizen had done this to the poor girl. "Okay, now I just need some details please for your file." She wrote down what she was told and sighed, the poor girl, not even sixteen yet and orphaned with a child of her own on the way. "I will see you in three weeks then. Remember to rest when you need to but try to remain active and eat well."

"Thank you." With that Hermione left as quickly as she could.

Kakashi quickly moved out of the way of the young civilian woman as she fled the hospital, he didn't blame her for wanting to get away from the place since he hated hospitals. Unfortunately though he had to be here for now, apparently it wasn't healthy to do your own stitches and then not get them checked once safe in the village.

TBC….