Tenten walked to her closet and grabbed a suitcase from the back. She pulled it out and set it on her bed. Opening it she started pulling out Kimonos. Black, Red, White, Blue, Purple and, God forbid, Pink. She folded her arms and lightly chewed on her bottom. She finally settled on a red dress her mother had given her. It had a huge slit that ran up the right side to about mid-thigh. On the front was a giant rose embroidered in black. Tenten shook her head and started getting undressed. She slipped on the kimono and moved to the mirror. She took her hair out of the buns and ran a brush through her hair. She twisted her hair and flipped it up. Grabbing a black clip with red roses on it she clipped her hair up and watched as the rest of her waves fell over the top of the clip. Tenten brushed her bangs to the side and opened her make-up box. Why she had one she didn't even know. It's not like she used the stuff on a regular basis. Tenten shrugged and patted her cheeks with rouge. She grabbed her light piink lip gloss and dabbed at her lips. She put on a little glitter eyeshadow and splashed some cherry blossom perfume on her wrists and her neckline. She slid on her black bangles and slipped on the heels Tsunade gave her for a birthday present. She stepped away from her dresser and looked herself over. 'Ok... this looks nice...' she thought as she ran to grab her black handbag. She walked into the the kitchen to turn out the light when neji knocked on the door. She opened and smiled. He was all dolled up in his black Hyuuga robe. That one he only wore for special occasions. He looked at Tenten. 'God... she looks... gorgeous..' He thought as she talked to him. She suddenly turned and walked away only to return with a package of some sort.
"Ready?" He nodded and the two walked out of the apartment and towards the Hyuuga Manor.
Tenten had been here many times but it looked different at night. She walked silently next to Neji. Neji glanced at her but kept walking. He led her to the main entrance of the Manor. The door opened and the two walked in. Neji led her into the main dining hall. Tenten peeked in. There were far more people than she had suspected to be there. She gulped and took a timid step backwards into Neji. He leaned down and whispered in her ear.
"It's fine... just go in and sit next to Hinata." Tenten nodded once and walked into the room, followed by Neji. Hiashi stood and the room quieted instantly. They all turned and looked at Tenten and Neji. Tenten's grip on the package tightened slightly. She did NOT like to be in large crowds.
"Tenten-San glad you could make it. I hope it wasn't an inconvience to you." Tenten forced a smile and shook her head.
"It was no trouble at all... in fact I'm honored that you invited me." Hiashi nodded and motioned to the seats near Hinata. Tenten didn't move so Neji gently grabbed her elbow, making her move. Tenten scanned the setting. 'There has to be at least 50 people here...' She thought as Neji motioned for her to sit. She shook her head.
"Um... Hiashi-Sama I brought you and your wife a small token of my gratitude." She held out the black box. Hiashi looked at it for a moment before taking it. "
I appreciate this Tenten-San. Please...sit.. dinner is about to begin." Tenten sat and watched as about ten servers came out with food platters. She jumped when she felt a hand on her thigh. "Relax." Neji whispered. Tenten looked at him.
"Neji you know I don't like large crowds and... everyone's staring at me." She whispered back as she scanned the people sitting at the table.
"The women are giving me dirty looks..." Neji lightly scanned the room to confirm Tenten's statement. She wasn't lying... everyone WAS looking at her and the women didn't look to happy that she was there either.
"Ignore them." Tenten sighed defeatedly and looked up when the woman in front of her cleared her throat.
"Hello. I'm Reiko. Your Tenten right?" Tenten looked at the woman and nodded slowly. Reiko smiled.
"So are you and Neji-San getting married?" Tenten was taken aback by the woman's question.
"Um... actually Neji and I are-"
"Hello you two!" Another woman said from behind them. Tenten and Neji turned at the sound of her voice.
"Hi I'm Miko."
"Hello.. I'm-"
"You're Tenten. We've heard so much about you! I know you two will be very happy." She said before smiling and walking away. Ok, Tenten was confused. These people kept talking like she and Neji were dating or something. Tenten shook her head. 'No that's not it.. I'm just overreacting... Yeah..' She took a deep breath and began eating her dinner.
Neji watched Tenten as she ate. Something was wrong. Tenten's chakra was decreasing slowly. "Tente-" He was cut off when Tenten passed out. Neji caught her and shook her gently.
"Tenten. Tenten. Can you hear me?" He checked her pulse, it was increased.
"Dammit." He muttered under his breath.
"Is Tenten-San alright?" Hiashi said as he leaned over to see Tenten. Neji looked at Hiashi and shook his head.
"Her chakra is decreasing and her pulse is irratic..." Everyone gasped and started nervous chatter. Neji scooped Tenten into his arms bridal style and stood.
"I'm taking her to the hospital." He said over his shoulder as he walked out of the hall.