Author Notes: The flow of the story is different from before, but I guess its still going to follow the previous version, just not exactly on the same chapter. Like, vote, comment, favourite, make someone happy :) !
Disclaimer: Masashi Kishimoto
LoVe X LiFe
By: MsBeeStalks
ChApTeR*TwO
BEEP
BEEP
BEEP
BEEP
What the hell is that sound? The sound continued and I force myself to wake up. A blinding light greeted me and I winced. The smell of antiseptic invaded my nostrils and I jerked of my bed. I'm in the hospital… I analyzed. What happened? The sound of glass and- HOSHIGAKI KISAME! I glanced around hurriedly to find the man. I was one step away from killing him. I guess I wasn't fast enough. The thought of the memory hit me hard. I need to grow stronger, more stronger to avenge him… The door opened and a brown haired figure entered.
"Hinata-sama" the man sighed.
"I-I'm sorry Neji-nii…" I stuttered. He sat down on my bed and assessed my conditions.
"What happened Hinata-sama? It was way pass your shift and the manager told me you didn't checked in. When I found you I thought…" his eyes squeezed shut and his hands grabbed the sheets.
"Go-gomenasa-sai…" I whispered as I touched his hands. "I-I'm fine Neji-nii… I he-heard the sound and I c-came in… A-all the blood just made me-" I pretended to be sick and swayed a little back to rest on my pillow.
"You don't need to remember that anymore Hinata-sama… I'll inform the nurses so you could be released from the hospital soon."
I nodded and let him go. I sighed softly. Maintaining a weak daughter image is not easy. I was not the old pathetic self anymore. After the attack, I changed. Fortunately, no one noticed. I changed out of my hospital clothes and fastened all my weapons in place. Neji came back to accompany me home. I nodded and left with him.
WHAM
WHAM
WHAM
CRACK!
The tree bark cracked under the pressure from the hit. The moonlight swayed again once more as it hits the leaves of the trees; The shadows falling on a girl, deep in the forest. Beads of sweat trickled down her face and neck. Her eyes show disappointment and motivation.
"Hakke! Rokujyuu- yon sho!" she screamed again as she hit the big pine tree with all her might; shooking the tree with every hit. The pressure from her fingers broke the bark and bore a hole deep into the tree.
Pearly eyes glistened as she smiles in triumph. She clasp her weight on her feet and proceeded running around the forest; feeling the breeze in each step. Her hands were trembling as they anticipate action. She jumped and glided through the trees, continuing with a high jump and a set of acrobatics that would make Lee clap in glee.
An hour after that, she rested and rehydrate her body. Her mind relaxed and she posed a meditation pose under the giant pine tree she just drilled. Chakra reserves increased ridiculously slow through the passing seconds. She smiled and continued through the night; her shoulder length hair blowing softly with the wind.
The room creaked open as the assailant came in.
"Wake-up" the sound commanded together with a kick to the victim's shins.
"Gah!" the man jumped alive at the assault and crouched defensively. A few glance around the room and he relaxed his position.
"You could have waked me up normally Tachi." He smiled to the crimson eyed man.
"You were out for 3 days Kisame." He replied stoically before sending a kunai right at his partner. "and don't call me Tachi."
"Whoops. Sorry!" the man laughed it of as he caught the kunai between his palms. "A whole day huh? That's why my body aches. What happened Itachi?"
The great and mighty Itachi Uchiha glared at him coldly before giving him a short recap on how stupid his partner is.
"Get ready in 15 minutes. Leader has a mission for us." He said as he left his partner to get ready.
"Slave driver…" he man grumbled as he stood up and cracked his body. He stood to take his shirt when he noticed something on his body. Several dark purple marks loitered around on the skin above his pressure points. He sighed. That's how she rendered him useless. All his tenketsu points were stabbed mercilessly. No matter how much chakra he has, without the capability to access them, its useless is it?
He took his shirt and pants from the wardrobe and took a quick shower. He grabbed his slashed hitai-ate, his Akatsuki cloak and Samehada as he left his room.
"Let's rock and roll!" he laughed as he exited the hide-out where Itachi is waiting.
"I said 15 not 17 minutes. The next time you are tardy, you could expect to be left behind." Itachi commented sternly and started walking.
"Where are we heading to?" Kisame asked.
"A Kakuzu's source found Sasori's spy acting as a double agent for Konoha." Itachi said casually. "We are going to pay him a visit"
Kisame smirked, this time he was out for revenge. Wait for me, Hinata Hyuuga…
The wind blew softly through the night as the two Akatsuki entered the forest heading to Konoha.
Fun Facts:
-Hinata is actually strong but she hides this from most people because it is part of her façade. She trains like crazy every night after the whole compound is asleep.
-Kisame is unconscious for three days because he could not access his chakra to enhance his recovery. Several organs were injured due to the harsh hits by the Gentle Fist. In case anyone is thinking why this monstrous chakra-ed guy stayed so long to recover.