Here is the next chapter for Worlds Apart. I am so grateful for all the reviews and subscriptions I have already gotten. Its pushed me to write faster. :) I hope you all like this new chapter. I just want to explain one thing. Gaara and Hinata are 23 but I'm still going off of what is happening at the beginning of Shippuden. So Shukaku is still inside Gaara and the Akatski have not attacked him yet. :) It will happen in due time. 3 Hope you all like this chapter. I do not own Naruto!

Chapter 1

Hinata laid in the grass looking up at the sky. She wore a simple a kimono that was pale lavender with a soft white butterfly. Seeing the clouds she tried to see what all of them looked like. Smiling she saw one as a fox. Blushing deeply as it made her think of Naruto. She wondered how he was doing. He was training and not in the village. She was about to think of it more when her sisters face came over hers.

"Hinata-neechan." She said softly looking a little grave, "Father wants to see you." she said standing up straight.

Hinata looked a little worried. Her father never wanted to see her outside of training. Standing up she brushed down her long black hair with her fingers then headed inside. Looking around the main house that was her home she was reminded of how dull it looked. It was a pale white and there were little to no family photos on the wall. If there were any photos it was of artwork. When she reached the door to her fathers office she stayed there for a bit just wondering what he wanted her for. She didn't have to admit that she was scared. Anyone could see it on her face. Taking a deep breath she knocked on the door.

"Enter." Her fathers stern voice said behind the door.

Hinata opened the door softly looking at the floor, "You wanted to s-see me... f-father?" She asked softly cursing herself for stuttering. She was trying to stop even if it was only around her father and council.

Her father held up a letter, "This is a letter from the Kazekage of Suna. He has chosen you as his bride." He smiled softly, "You have brought great honor to this family. To be chosen by a Kage. And one of power like Subaku."

Hinata had gone pale. She looked at her father, "B-but... I.. I am the heir to the Hyuuga clan." She said.

Her father waved it off, "Hanabi will take your place. I was planning for that to happen anyway. Thats why I sent your marriage file to lords all around the land." He said looking back down at the letter. "Go and pack all of the things you would like to take with you. Some you will take on your journey tomorrow and others will be shipped to you. Anything you don't take will be thrown away." He said.

Hinata still stared at him in shock, "Don't I get a say in this? F-father I... I love someone already..." She said cheering herself in her head for saying it out loud.

Her father looked at her, "Is he a Kage? He is of Noble standard?"

"N-no bu-"

"Then it doesn't matter who the boy is. Love is something a noble woman like you can not have. But don't worry. Me and your mother had an arranged marriage and we turned out fine. You will come to love your new husband over time. This is not a discussion so leave to pack. You leave for Suna tomorrow morning. Be ready by seven and meet your escorts at the front gate." He said now ignoring her.

Hinata looked at him her heart broken. She waited there for a little bit longer thinking he would change his mind. When her father continued to ignore her she bowed softly and left the room. She did not let her tears fall until she was in her room. Laying on her bed she started to cry.

A few hours passed and Hinata had all of her things packed. She didn't have much. Her essentials were in a travel pack and the rest were in two boxes. They were going to be left for shipping. Sitting down on her bed she looked around the barren room and wondered how she would be able to go through with this marriage. She knew that if she refused she would bring dishonor to her family and her father might even disown her from the Hyuuga's. She felt tears sting her eyes again when somone knocked on the door.

Taking a breath she looked up, "Come in." She called.

Hanabi walked in looking sad, "Nee-chan... are you really leaving me? We were just starting to get along so well." She said softly looking down.

Hinata went over and hugged Hanabi tightly, "I am sorry. But Kazekage-sama has chosen me as his wife. Its a great opportunity and I... I can't turn that down."

"But what about Naruto? I thought you were going to tell him how much you care for him when he came back from training." Hanabi said clenching her fists in front of her.

Hinata looked at her sister and bit her lip, "I... I know... but... I have no other choice in the matter." She said softly. "Father has already said that if it wasn't the Kazekage I would have gone off to marry someone else. He sent my marriage file to all the nobles around."

Her sister looked at her before hugging her again, "Promise me you will write and try to visit." She said.

Hinata teared up, "I promise. I love you Hanabi."

"I love you too Hinata-neechan"

Hinata woke up the next morning in a daze. She was really leaving her home. Grabbing her travel pack she walked from her room. She stopped at her fathers office hearing him inside scratching his pencil on the paper. She was about to knock and say good bye to her father when she realized that she didn't want to. Looking down she left the house and headed to the front gate. She didn't expect anyone to be there. What shocked her was when she got to the gate and all her friends were there.

Kiba, Shino, Ino, Shikamaru, Skaura, Lee, Tenten, Neji, Hanabi, Choji, and Kurenai-sensei. Tearing up she looked at them all, "E-everyone... why are you a-all here?" She asked softly.

Shikamaru sighed a bit, "Me and Kiba are your escorts and everyone else is here to say goodbye." He said.

Everyone then started to come up to her hugging her.

"Be safe." Shino said quietly.

"Don't let that bully push you around alright?" Ino said smirking.

"Don't forget your training as a medical-nin. You will become the top in Suna. Good luck." Sakura said hugging her.

"Be as youthful as ever little dove!" Lee cheered hugging her and spinning her around.

"If you can't be a shinobi anymore keep up your taijutsu so that you can still defend yourself. Don't be afraid to hit Gaara if he scares you." Tenten said handing her a scroll of weapons.

"Be strong out there and send me some rare foods if you can." Choji said chomping away at his chips.

"Hinata, Please be safe out there. I always thought of you as a daughter so please write to me as much as you can." Kurenai said hugging her tightly.

"If he even lays a hand on you I am coming over to Suna and kicking his ass. Be brave cousin." Neji said rubbing her hair lightly.

"I love you so much Nee-chan! Please visit soon!" Hanabi said hugging her.

Hinata smiled at all of their comments and concerns and by the end she was crying, "I won't forget any of you... Th-thank you.. .so much for all you have.. .taught me and... helped me grow..." She said softly before giving them all one final hug.

Walking out of the Khonoa she waved goodbye to all of her friends once more before following Kiba, Akamaru, and Shikamaru into the woods and to Suna.