AN: I'm really sorry for the big wait, All of my teachers dumped extra Homework on me all of a sudden. Come to think of it, that's what I'm supposed to be doing right now... It gets a little darker with this. This is the first chapter not based on a real event. A little look into the future (As in when the actual show happened).
Chapter 3: Hinata's Life
Hinata never went through the selfish preschooler stage. She knew that no matter how much she hurt, there was always someone else hurting worse. That's why she always put her teammates first, earning their admiration and exasperation. That's why she never hated Neji, even after all he put her through.
And that's why she fell for Naruto.
She has so many admirable character traits, and yet, perhaps she would've been better off without them. Because for all the admirable traits she earned, there were even more ones that hurt her.
Hinata was afraid to tell anyone if she was hurt or sick until she was literally screaming in pain. Hinata also has her shyness that keeps her from being able to talk to anyone without stuttering.
Hinata loved her cousin, but he hated her. She knew that was all right though, because she knew his pain. She never stopped trying, because she knew that nothing bad could come from this. She cared for him, even when he was trying to kill her.
Hinata thought that she could never be as good as anyone else. This was mostly her father's fault. Telling her that her sister was so much better than her. Scolding her for not being as strong as someone in the branch family. Not helping her get back up when she fell, emotionally and physically. Effectively disowning her. He was not the kind of father a girl should have, especially a girl like Hinata. Hinata was the kind of girl who needed praise and attention more than anyone else. She needed confidence. She never would have even dreamed of this, but anyone not so wrapped up in clan issues would have noticed.
Kurenai-sensei noticed this. She paid special attention to Hinata. Hinata's teammates also noticed, always telling her that she didn't need to train so hard to be a great ninja. They all always helped her to become the best ninja she could be, but the last steps of her apotheosis had to be made by herself.
You like? I'm sorry for the wait. Things have just been hitting me hard and fast. Review please, I will reply to every one I get! Constructive criticism is welcome. I'm not sure if this is as good as the others. I would really like suggestions!
