Chapter Two: Planning and Memories

Hinata wept like a child, she wept like never before, that's when her mother held her and took her to her bedroom, ignoring Hiashi's questioning looks. After being deprived so long of her mother's embrace , Hinata soaked in all the happiness and the safeness she got from her mother's gentle arms . She dare not hug her mother too hard since her little sister was inside her mother's womb, Hinata concluded she was five years old. Giving her mother one last squeeze Hinata moved away from her mothers arms and gave her father a small smile. After telling her mother she knew the way back to her bedroom, Hinata groggily walked to her bed and fell ontop of it without covering herself. White eyes laid unmoving, unblinking for several moments just staring out in space thinking of ways to start her planning. Hinata deep down didn't want to do anything, she didn't want to believe she was back, she didn't want to believe that she was going to do everything all by herself without Sasuke or even Shikamaru's help. Shikamaru would have been the better option to send back, he was smart and a great tactical general, but again he always said it was troublesome. Once again the thought of Sasuke plagued her mind as to why he didn't go with her, there was enough time for him to jump with her and, Hinata shook her head ,she knew thinking about that would only cause pain. Thinking back Hinata ultimately held the future in her hands, something she never wished upon anyone. Starting tomorrow Hinata would set her plan into motion, but before that she planned on taking a very long sleep, something she hasn't had in a while. Tomorrow she would change things.

The sounds of early morning arose Hinata out of her slumber, more like a nap, nightmares about the war plagued her every moment she closed her eyes. The sounds of the Hyuga getting up and starting the day could be heard all over the compound, it was the most noisiest Hinata has ever hear in all her life and she loved it. life, there was finally life walking around the compound, laughter and the quiet steps only a Hyuuga could achieve. It was surreal, for a second she thought she was back in her time and this was just all a dream, she pinched her arm just to make sure. Rays of sunshine penetrated the open window, the curtains flowed so innocently that is almost mocked Hinata. Hinata stood up and rubbed her eyes awake, taking a deep breath she prepared herself for the future she would change. In that moment there was a knock, Hinata gave permission for entrance and her mother walked in with a smile gracing her pale face, something in Hinata broke in that instant, she knew why her mother was paler than her usual tone, the birth was too much for her mother's body. When her mother had Hinata it wasn't one of the easiest births and now it was happening again. Hinata knew she would lose her mother a little after giving birth to her little sister so, she decided she was going to spend as much time with her mother, changing the future could wait a little bit longer.

" Hello there my child, did you sleep well?" A hand was placed right on hinata's cheek.

" Yes mother." Hinata smiled.

" Come, your father canceled your training today, go outside and play in the snow with the rest of the children." Hinata's mother guided her to her closet and took out a coat and various winter wear. " Now go have fun before your father changes his mind." Without even letting Hinata have a word of protest her mother shoved her to the entrance of the compound. A confused Hinata turned around watching as her mother glided through the white snow and walking back inside the main house, leaving her to play in a field of white snow, well there went her plan on spending time with her mother. The two branch family guards paid no mind to the affair, Hinata turned around and bowed to the guard that was to be her escort. Just faintly Hinata could pinpoint the movements his nose made when she bowed to him, she signed knowing the reason why he did that.

Looking over the field and watching as the children played in the snow with no care in the world. Hinata could feel the guard just a few feet back, feel his gaze upon her making her shiver. How come she never noticed how much the branch family seemed to hate her so much as a young child. Maybe it was because she was Main and he was branch, she didn't pay attention to it when she was younger , guess the hate between the families just passed over her. Most likely paying more attention to the way her father viewed her. Making up her mind Hinata ventured to a place she never visited, only after Neji passed away. Passing many children and families, Hinata and her guard made it to the Cemetery where Hinata just stood still staring out in the distance, her boots made small imprints in the snow as she walked to a specific grave. In a very Hyuga fashion stood a simple looking grave with a beautifully crafted head stone and in carved letters was Hyuga Hizashi's name. Uncle. If her memory still served her right, about two years ago the body of Hizashi was found right in front of the Hyuga compound entrance, she wasn't there when it happened but she knew of the Hyuga affair only after she was older. Hizashi's body was mangled beyond recognition and his eyes were gone, leaving behind dark empty sockets. Everyone was shocked, especially Hiashi, he lost a brother and for that he felt guilty for not taking the place he was meant to have instead of letting his brother take the blame. I'm sorry uncle. Sorry I couldn't help save you. Hinata with shaking hands approached the grave and touched the headstone. A lone tear traveled down her cheek onto the snow. The guard was confused and shocked, his eyes followed the little Hyuga, watching as she knelt down without caring about getting her pants wet. He wondered why this girl, his future heiress would go and visit a branch member, he knew Hizashi was her uncle but still it amazed him. Not paying much attention to her he failed to noticed the young heiress sprint off into the forest crying.

Tears flowed down Hinata cold pale face, her feet carried on, she didn't know where she was heading too all she wanted to do was be away from the grave- the grave where her cousin would soon be in the future, beside his father. Neji, by now his smiles must have faded and his likeness to Hinata gone as well. The gentle boy she remembered was gone, the boy whom she sparred with when they began their training together. Now he would take any opportunity to hurt her, knowing from her past sparring matches that Hinata didn't have the strength to counterattack him. But, she also remembered the man he would become, strong and gentle in his own way, she vowed she would make it up to him. Not only will she change things but herself as well.

" Hey girl!" A snobbish voice called out. Hinata looked up noticing she wasn't at the cemetery, trees lined up beside her and the sound of children's laughter was too far away. The snow fell and the sky was white as her eyes. Three boys approached her two were slender and the other was fuller. This place. Tear welled up and her face scrunched up in sadness all over again. This was the first time she met Naruto, this was the place where he saved her from the boys surrounding her and the first time she wanted to feel strong for herself. Hinata didn't cry at the words they were spewing at her no, she was crying because she was finally able to see her friend alive after he passed away during the raid.

" Hey, leave her alone!" A boy with spiky blond hair with goggles on his forehead ran towards the group his red scarf trailing behind him. Hinata only watched as Naruto successfully conjured two clones albeit tiny ones. Naruto fell backwards from the hit he received in the face by one of kids, Hinata took the opportunity and jogged behind the three boys, activating her byakugan she barely managed to see chakra points, her fingers poked certain ones in a gentle undetectable manner. They all fell unconscious. The boy with blonde hair got up and smiled greatly at Hinata, his blue eyes sparkling. " Wow that was great! How did you do it?!" Naruto keep shooting many different question towards Hinata who just watched him back with a small smile on her face.

" Ugh, I have to go, sorry- I'll see another time! Bye!" The young Naruto sped away disappearing into the trees his scarf intact this time around. The warm feeling Hinata felt was now being washed away by the coldness of winter, it was a feeling she was used to but she enjoyed every minute of Naruto's company.

"Hinata-Sama." Hinata turned around and saw her guard running towards her his Byakugan very visible. She had forgotten that she left without telling him anything, to make it up to him Hinata bowed in an apology." Im sorry, I was just filled with grief for a moment." The guard dumbfounded only nodded in acceptance. His head turned towards the threes boys that laid on the snow, Hinata watched him then quickly opened her mouth. " They were going to hurt a boy and I just-I uh-"

" let's just head back." After everything was settled they both walked back to the Hyuuga compound not before the guard took the children away to where they could be found by their parents. The guard watched as the young heiress greeted her mother in a warm embrace, he did notice a small smile headed his way, he was now more than confused. Throughout his whole shift he thought back at what he saw before he met up with the young heiress. He observed how the young girl had used her Byakugan at just five years old and effectively take down three children with one strike. He wasn't shocked that at a young age she was able to use her bloodline limit but more so the fact she striked very effectively, but what confused him more was how she appeared gentle yet looked strong at the same time. Her smiles and very respectful manner towards him- a branch member, treating him with respect. This was something he would not say to anybody, he was supposed to hate her, feel rage at the Main family but seeing her made him think otherwise. He would just observe her from afar, see if the feeling he held was true.

The now young Hinata laid awake in her room, she knew what she did to the guard would confuse him, but in order for her plan to work out the way she wanted it to she had to do it, this was just one step, the rest would be more complicated. She had enough time to change the bad blood between the two families. Hinata just hoped and prayed that her plan would work, tomorrow held another future, a future she decided she would change not just for herself but for everyone in the village. Going over her plan one last time, Hinata's eyelids slowly drooped sending her into the realm of dreams and nightmares.

"Naruto, I need you to help me with something very important, your clan has been known for their knowledge in seals."

"Yes, our chakra reserves are almost unlimited, why?" Naruto questioned, watching Hinata sigh.
" I need you to help me create a seal."

"Create a seal? what kind? For what?"

"For me." Hinata replied with determination, she paced around the last base of the hidden village where most of the allies were held, so far Toneri hasn't spotted it yet. " I have brought all the scrolls that belonged to the Hyuga, specifically the curse seal, I need your help replicating it and changing it." Hinata looked up watching how Naruto's eyes looked distant and his expression in a state of decision. If Naruto agreed, this would really be a turn around to Toneri's power and a way for protection.

" I'm not a Hyuga though."

" It doesn't matter most of them are gone, permission is long gone since what happened a year ago." Naruto's blue eyes regarded Hinata, she really wanted this, after what happened to her sister and the rest of her family, she just wanted to protect what was left of them. His hand went to his hair, he ran his finger through it several times before turning his eyes towards Hinata white orbs.

"Alright, I'll help you, give me everything that mentions the cage bird seal." Hinata dutifully unpacked her mission backpack and took out several scrolls, she then pulled out a smaller scroll, taking it in her hand she unscrolled it, bit her thumb then smeared her blood on the scroll. In a puff of smoke more than a dozen scrolls came shooting out. "This is all I could gather." The days and night dragged on as Naruto and Hinata perfected the said seal. Awaking from the memory Hinata stared out her window watching as the stars flared in brightness, she touched her forehead thinking she would feel the curse seal, nothing. Her eyes seemed far away, reminiscing the future she left. Guess sleeping for tonight wasn't an option.

Author's Note: I want to thank Lucyole for reviewing my first story, thank you! It really means a lot to me .Anyways, hope you guys enjoyed the next chapter, I may not be the best storyteller but I will try. If you watched Naruto the last, there are some scenes in here with Naruto and Hinata that appear similar to the movie. Adios