That night, Hinata packed all of her favorite things, in a bag her father had given her. She packed a book, it was a book that her mother used to read stories from, every night, when she was little. Even though she couldn't see it, she still wanted to keep it close to her. A few of her clothes, Hiashi had said, that she needed only a little, because the palace would supply most of them.

She had also, put a wooden box, she had kept since her mother died into the bag. She hadn't opened it, since that night. She remembered, that she would put whatever she considered a treasure into it. She remembered a silver ring. It had an amethyst stone, in the middle. Her mother had given it to her, when she was about four. Hinata vaguely remembered, that her mother had said, not to wear unless something happened. That was probably why Hinata had never worn it. As she felt around for more things she needed, she began to wonder what her mother meant by unless something happened.

There was also, a hairclip in the box. It was from the first, and last time, Hinata had ever met the King and Queen of the Fire Land. She was still four, and had hidden behind her mother. The king had smiled at her, and then walked off to talk with her father. Hinata remembered that the Queen had been very nice. She was pretty, Hinata remembered. Her mother and the queen had gotten along great. The queen had had beautiful dark navy hair, up to her waist, and had worn a modest, plain blue gown. At the end of the meeting, the Queen had beckoned Hinata towards her, and had put a hairclip in her hand. It was a pale lavender butterfly. It had glitter on it, but just enough, so it wasn't too flashy. The Queen, had died a year after Hinata's mother. That was all that Hinata could remember was in the box.

Now that the morning was here, Hinata was eating bread and tea. They only had a few more minutes until they had to leave, and Mai was going crazy all over the house. Hinata had already gotten dressed, and she only had the bag her father gave her, which she could just carry. She felt her father finally come back. He was helping the royal guard get ready. Every single one of the generals were moving on the same day, and they had to get protection. The baby was sleeping in Hinata's father and Mai's room, because there was too much havoc in the baby's room.

Hinata finished her breakfast, and walked to the sink to wash it. She had learned to do this a week after she had lost her sight, but as she made her way towards the sink, she tripped over something. The plate, and cup she was carrying fell out of her hands. She waited for a crash to be heard, as they broke into tiny pieces, but it never came.

"I'll take care of it." said a female voice, Hinata had never heard. Hinata heard the sink being turned on, and the stranger washing the dishes. Hinata retraced her steps, before she had tripped, and sat down at the table. She waited until the water stopped at the sink, then asked,

"Who are you?" She heard whoever it was, walk towards her, and take the seat across from her.

"I'm Kurenai. Mai's step sister. So I guess I would be your step-aunt." the stranger said. Hinata didn't know Mai had a sister, or step-sister. Now that Hinata thought about it, she didn't know that much about Mai.

"How long have you been here?" Hinata asked.

"Actually, I got here a few hours ago. Been helping your dad and the guard with the protection, and bags and stuff." Kurenai said.

"Oh. I didn't know that I even had a step-aunt." Hinata said. She heard Kurenai chuckle.

"Actually, I didn't know I had a step-niece. I only heard that Mai had a daughter, Hanabi. I saw you, and asked your father, and that's when I found out." Kurenai said. Hinata didn't feel surprised. Why would Mai tell anyone she had a blind step-daughter, who was blind?

"Have you seen Hanabi?" Hinata asked. She heard Kurenai give a half hearted sigh.

"Mai won't let me. She said I might infect the baby, or something." Kurenai replied, with a little smile. Hinata frowned.

Wow, how rude. Not even letting her own sister look at her baby, she thought.

"So what's your name?" Kurenai asked.

"Hinata." she replied.

"Pretty. It means sun, right?" Kurenai said, thoughtfully. Hinata nodded. Suddenly, Mai came back in. Hinata knew it

was her, because of the constant annoying noise, as she walked in one of her 5 inch heels. She heard Mai stop, in front of the table.

"What are you two doing? Just sitting making me do all the work? You lazy brat!!! You didn't even comb your hair,

for the king!!!" Mai yelled. Hinata guessed she was talking to her. She heard Mai grumble something under her breath, and the heard her shoes walk towards Hanabi's room. Hinata fingered her hair, and to her irritation found that Mai was right, as her fingers came across a huge knot.

"I can help you." Kurenai said. She heard Kurenai head toward the bathroom, then come back. She started combing Hinata's hair. Usually Hinata would brush it for a few seconds, and stuff it into a ponytail. She didn't care what it looked like, after all, she didn't go anywhere, and couldn't see. After about 30 minutes, Kurenai sighed happily. Hinata took that as a sign that it looked good.

"Thank you." Hinata said. She felt Kurenai stroking her hair.

"It's really pretty. So long too. Have you ever cut it?" Kurenai asked. Hinata shook her head. Her mother had always told not to cut it. It was up to her knees now.

Hiashi came back in, Hinata recognized his heavy footsteps.

"It's time." he said. As Hinata got up, Kurenai, placed a hand on her shoulder, and helped her outside. Hinata felt something warm against her face. She realized it must the sun. Usually Hinata would just open her window, and let the cool air of the night fill her room. Ever since the she lost her sight, she hadn't actually been outside. Kurenai gave her a push. Hinata nervously walked forward. She could hear different voices from people she didn't know. Lots of them. Kurenai's finally stopped, her and said,

"We're in front of a carriage. Hold on, I'll help you." She took her hand off of Hinata's shoulder, and got into the carriage. Then, she took Hinata's hand and pulled her into the carriage. The carriage was cool, and nice. Hinata made her ears listen harder, as she tried to figure out the noises. She knew that the voices, were of the royal guard her father had told her were escorting them. A few minutes later, Hiashi came out, and walked towards the carriage with his daughter.

"Hinata…" he said. She looked where she heard his voice.

"I'm going to be riding in the other carriage, to protect Mai and the baby. If anything happens, stay close to Kurenai." he said, and kissed her forehead. Then, he left. Hinata felt Kurenai's arm around her shoulder. Then, she felt the carriage starting to move. She turned to where Kurenai was sitting.

"What did father mean when he said if anything happens? What might happen?"