Some of you may be concerned about how I am going to keep up with writing three, maybe four, stories at the same time. Don't worry, you "Our Love Made Mistakes" fans and "Naruto's Arch Angel" fans have nothing to fear. The time limit for when I update a chapter is determined by the plot of the story, so my Ghost Hunt story and NejiTen story may run faster than "Naruto's Arch Angel", but I promise to finish this story before the end of the year. It took so long to write.

Now enjoy the second chapter of "Undying Faith: The NejiTen Story"! This story is based on the Undying Series by LadyxSerenity.

Rules, New Friends, & Grief

Tenten never felt more miserable in her entire life. Once she entered the Uchiha manor, she became a slave and her belongings became Uchiha property. The only thing she could salvage was a picture she and Neji took about a month ago. They were celebrating their 2 year anniversary as a couple and they were on a picnic. They asked their friend Lee to take the picture for them. It was the only thing that would keep Tenten going.

Tenten's duties were to clean the dishes and other parts of the kitchen, which she didn't even know how to do very well since she lived in a wealthy family herself and the maids did all the cleaning. During her first week of servitude, Itachi would cut her wrist once a day. "It's to get rid of your bad habits," he said. "Everytime you disobey an order, I cut your wrist, and you will die of blood loss or worse."

What could be possibly worse? Tenten didn't want to think about anything worse than the way she was living right now. The rules were horrible and the conditions were intolerable. Her meals only consisted of a biscuit and a cup of water. The supervisors were always watching so none of the slaves were able to take breaks. It wouldn't be long until Tenten looked like the other slave workers: gaunt and pale, almost as if they were the living dead. Tenten would look at the picture to help try to forget her dilemma. But looking at the picture made her feel more miserable, for she was afraid that she would never see her Neji ever again, or worse. She couldn't bare it anymore and ripped the picture to pieces. Oh Neji, I need you. I don't think I can take this anymore. A tear fell down her eye that night.

Neji's misery started as soon as Tenten left. He felt like he was having déjà vu all over again. First he lost his mother, who died of an ailment with no cure. Later on he lost his father. Then his younger cousin, the heiress of the Hyuuga family, disappeared under mysterious circumstances. It was a sad loss too (not that the other two won't sad) for the Hyuuga heiress was adored among the whole family, and Neji treated her like a little sister. Now he lost the love of his life. He didn't think his heart could take anymore of this. Neji was losing faith. It was as if all this was fated to happen to him.

No more... NO MORE!

Neji had never felt so lonely in his life. He couldn't rely on anyone. And soon, the love of his life will be married off to some Uchiha punk, and there was nothing he could do about it. He would never be able to love another.

One day, Tenten noticed there was one slave out of the bunch that actually looked fit. He didn't look happy but he wasn't downtrodden. The boy looked like he's been working there since the day he was born. With his messy, dusky-blonde hair and cheeky grin, he was always filled with optimism. The boy saw Tenten troubling with her work and decided to help her. "Here, let me help." The boy took the broom out of Tenten's hand and showed her the proper way to use it. "Can you handle it from here?"

"Uh-huh." Tenten took the broom back. "Arigatou. Gomen if I was slowing your work down. I'd hate to see you get in trouble."

"It's no problem. I'm pretty much use to their punishments, so I don't care. It's worth helping out a pretty lady."

"You're not hitting on me, are you? I have a boyfriend."

"No, no! I was just... being nice. You're new around here, so... I thought I should welcome you properly."

Tenten smiled at him. Naruto gave a cheeky grin. He was the first slave to talk to her. She didn't feel so lonely anymore. "What's your name?"

"I'm---"

"Hey! Get back to work, you dirty piece of shit!" One of the supervisors yelled at the boy then pushed him to the ground.

He quickly got back up and started working again, then quickly whispered to Tenten, "Uzumaki Naruto."

"Tenten." Tenten quickly went back to her station, smiling.

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It's been almost a month since Tenten's been a slave to the Uchiha family. And that meant a new shipment of slaves. It didn't sound right; it made it sound like the slaves were items, but that's what the rest of the Uchiha's thought they were. Items that did whatever they told them to do if they wanted to live. Tenten felt bad for those new slaves. She wondered where they got those poor, innocent people and how many servants can manage to fit into this mansion.

Tenten saw Itachi pushing one of the new slaves through the hallway. She noticed something about this new slave. Her hair was short and a dark indigo color. Her eyes were a beautiful lavender and pupiless. The eyes of her Neji.

When it was finally quitting time, Tenten went to her room, exhausted. But with more slaves around, she would be able to work less. How much longer are they going to keep adding slaves? This mansion can only take so many. Tenten opened the door of her room then saw that someone was already there. It was the girl Tenten saw earlier.

"Oh, uh, h-hello." the girl's quiet voice mumbled. "I didn't know someone else was living here. Itachi didn't tell me."

"It's okay." Tenten walked up to the girl and knelt down to her. "I'm Tenten."

"I'm Hinata. I used to be a servant for this other family. Then my master sold me, but I don't know why. He was so nice." Tenten had pity on this girl. She was already a slave most of her life. "Why are you here?"

"Oh, uh, my father found out about my relationship with my boyfriend, Neji. So he had me married off to this Uchiha Sasuke, but we never got married. I'm a slave now and my father doesn't even know." Tenten was crying at this point.

"Tenten-chan, I'm so sorry to hear that."

Tenten wiped the tears in her eyes. "No I should be sorry. Whenever I think of him, I start to cry."

Hinata pulled some sheets over Tenten. "Let's get some sleep. I'm sure everything will be better tomorrow."

Tenten nodded in agreement, but she was still uncertain. This girl just got here and was probably unaware of the conditions. Luckily, she had new friends that would help her out through it all. Neji was probably wondering what was happening to her right now.

Neji's mood made everybody in the Branch part of the Hyuuga compound fear him. No one has seen him this depressed or angered ever since the heiress of the Hyuuga clan disappear. Some of them actually missed Tenten. Whenever she would come over, everybody's mood would change. She was so happy and delightful, not to mention the best Weapons Mistress in all of Konoha. She reminded everybody of their missing heir. From childhood friends to love mates, all the Huuga's saw Neji and Tenten's relationship blossom. The leader of the Hyuuga's, Hyuuga Hiashi, was relieved that Neji had someone to help forget the loss of his father. Now she was gone.

Neji's malicious aura spread as he walked through the Hyuuga Manor. No one mentioned about Tenten for they knew Neji attitude would be worse at the mention of his lost girlfriend. Nej's anger got to the point when he locked himself in his room. He never came out, unless to go to the bathroom. He wouldn't eat the meals that some of his worried relatives gave him. Neji would only grieve over his Tenten. I'll find a way to you, Tenten. We'll be reunited somehow.

This has gone far enough. Hisahi thought. He needed to think of a plot get Neji to stop this nonsense. He could only think of one thing.

Well, people that's the second chapter. I hope you enjoyed it! Stayed tuned to find out what Hiashi's plan is! R&R!