Pathos III
A/N- The story of Ali Baba is an actual story from the Arabian nights. I will be incorporating other stories as well. The queen from those stories tells these tales to her little sister. Since Tenten has no siblings or family that we know of, I decided to have Ino fill that role. In the few episodes of Shippuden that I have seen Ino and Tenten appear to be close friends.
Disclaimer- Naruto is not mine. The Arabian nights are not mine.
Chapter 2. Ino, Hinata and Tenten.
Ino found Tenten midmorning in the harem rooms. Hiashi had had so many wives that these luxurious rooms had been added to house his many wives. Now, they only housed Tenten it seemed. Neji had decreed that no man was to enter these rooms without his explicit permission. And no wife of Neji was allowed to exit from these rooms. The betrayal of Sakura Haruno was still evidently fresh in Neji's heart.
Ino had wandered through empty bedroom after empty bedroom. She tried not to think about the fate the old owners of the rooms. Tenten was in a rather simple one nearest to the great fountain at the center of the room.
Ino walked in to see Tenten sitting with her head in her hands on the bed. "Tenten?" She asked. "Are you alright?"
Tenten looked up to see Ino standing in the doorway. "How did you get in here? The guards wouldn't even let the manservant that was carrying my luggage to enter these rooms!" Tenten said.
"Duh! His majesty does not worry that you and I will have an impassioned love affair behind his back. So I can come and go as I please." Ino laughed.
"Flaunting it are you?" Tenten said dejectedly.
"Tennie! This was all your idea! Think about it, another woman would have died tonight but instead you will keep the King focused on you. And I'll be here for you no matter what! You're a hero, Tenten." Ino said smiling.
"Thanks Ino." Tenten said quietly. "Now please be quiet, you never know who is listening."
"You are absolutely right!" Ino said. The Ino looked more closely at Tenten. Large bags hung under Tenten's eyes. And even from across the room Ino could see marks of possession dotting Tenten's neck. "I think you should rest a little Tenten. You look terrible."
"I feel terrible. But hey, I'm sure everyone does after their first time." Tenten said while she leaned back and closed her eyes.
"You know what they say," Ino said slyly as she stepped outside the little room. "The second time is always better!"
Tenten's face turned bright red after Ino's words. She was glad that no one saw her blushing.
A little over an hour later Tenten was once again sitting on her bed with her head in her hands. She felt very alone and afraid in these harem rooms. She'd grown up without parents but still hated being alone.
A soft voice travelled to Tenten. "Ano…. Eto…"
Tenten's eyes snapped open as she looked up to see a Hyuuga woman in the doorway. "Hello?" Tenten said, surprised to see anyone else here.
"Who are you?" The Hyuuga woman asked. "And how are you here?"
"I'm married to the king. Who are you?" Tenten said politely. "My name is Tenten."
"The King is my cousin. He allows me to live in these rooms, as they are very nice." The woman said. "I am Hinata." Hinata came to sit next to Tenten. "I heard your blonde friend. Is it true you survived from Nii-san?"
"I am alive for now. But I have fears regarding the future. Your cousin is a madman that I fear very much." Tenten said.
"You are the first woman to survive a night with my Nii-san. He must like you." Hinata said.
"My blonde friend and I are working to keep him from killing more innocent women. But I do hope for my sake, that he likes me." Tenten said. As she spoke she yawned.
"You should rest Tenten-chan. We can speak more tomorrow. Because I am sure you will live." Hinata said with a smile. Tenten smiled back and fell backwards onto the bed.
Hinata stood up from the bed and leaned over to tuck the young woman in. She only appeared to be seventeen or so. She was much younger than any of his other wives. She also was much more beautiful than past ones.