AN: Hey everyone. I have nothing to do today, so I'll probably be getting one or two more chapters out by the end of the day. And Rosebunse, though I never really asked permission, the author of the story did state that anyone who wanted to could run with the plot, so that's where I'm headed haha stick with me until I get there! Thanks everyone!

4

Hana kept on her top speed even tough her muscles were screaming. She couldn't fall behind. She kept her gaze fixed on the green clad nin before her. Hana had never respected Maito Gai, the blue beast of the Leaf. It was really difficult to respect a total idiot. But Hana's view of the man had been totally changed by resent happenings. While receiving details of his mission, Maito had actually grown serious, and had been so since then. Worry for his former subordinate was clear on the not-so-idiotic nin. Hana drew a deep breath. If the boys had been moving towards Konoha, she should reach them today.

She was afraid. Afraid for her baby brother and for her clan. She knew what kind of a hell heat was, as her mother kept her chained down trough the entire ordeal. Hana wasn't overly optimistic of how Kiba had reacted to his heat. She really hoped that everything would turn out alright.

Neji woke up from his forced rest. The moment his mind cleared he felt overwhelming terror and jumped up. He frantically turned his head to see where the dog-nin was, but only one he could only see Akamaru, who lied spread all over Kiba's sleeping bag. Nejis mind tried to inform him that something was different. It took him a while to realize that he didn't hurt anywhere. No pain what so ever. His chakra was humming trough him. A long night's sleep had restored his chakra, which had healed his body. Neji drew a deep breath, he felt so... good. He felt like himself, strong, self confident. At least he did, until Kiba landed few meters away from him. Neji felt his wariness return. Kiba smiled widely.

"Your chakra has restored, good", the dog-nin said smiling. Neji was a bit taken back. Kiba was happy that he was back in his strength? Kiba was happy, even tough Neji was now able to protect himself? A little voice in the back of his mind reminded him of what Kiba had said last night, but he pushed it down, refusing to believe that his ra-rap-... abuser had spoken the truth.

They ate quickly and silently before heading on towards Konoha.

Hana could feel two strong chakras heading their way. She felt relieved, Neji had to be in pretty good condition to have such a strong chakra. Not long after she saw the boys. All four landed and stood for a second staring at each other.

"Neji, how are you feeling?" Gai asked, completely serious. Hana wouldn't have believed Gai to be able to be serious had she been told so few days back. Neji lifted a brow.

"Why do you ask?" he asked. Inside, he was panicking. Did Gai know something?

"We were sent to retrieve you two and bring you to the hokage as soon as possible. She seemed to think that you might be hurt", Gai said, not revealing that he knew the quality of 'hurt' they were speaking about.

"I'm fine", Neji said icily. A bit too icily, Gai thought, but nodded.

"Let's head back then", he said. A heart beat later, no one could tell that four shinobis and five nin-dogs had been in the clearing.

"Kiba I need to talk with you", Hana said and sat next to her little brother. Kiba looked up and nodded. The dog-nins walked away from camp that Neji and Gai had set for that night. Hana turned at her brother and breathed deep.

"Now tell me what happened", Hana said. Kiba stared at her for second, then broke down and told her everything. Boiling heat in his stomach, his inability to control himself, what he had done, what had happened after. Hana hugged her brother tightly. Their family wasn't really the huggy kissy type, but when one was hurting or in trouble, help and comfort was guaranteed.

"Kiba, do not blame yourself. You had no control over what happened. You turned eighteen and went into heat as any other dog-nin would. I'm sorry that mom and I failed to protect you. Your instincts were forcing you to take a mate. I'm really sorry that you got bonded this way. Unfortunately, what has happened can't be undone. Mom will explain everything to you once we get back. But... I need to warn you. The Hyuuga Lord was really mad when he was told what might have happened", Hana babbled out, still hugging her baby brother. She couldn't lose him because of one big mistake!

They arrived Konoha two nights later, after tiring journey, made with the nins at top speed. Gai took them straight to the hokage. Tsunade seemed extremely relieved to see them all.

"Lady Hokage, I have completed my mission", Gai said. Tsunade nodded.

"Thank you Gai. Go now, but while you're at it, inform Tsume Inuzuka and Hiashi Hyuuga that they are back", Tsunade demanded, eying Neji and Kiba.

After Gai left Hana drew back to stand in a distant corner, as she hadn't yet been dismissed. The Hokage eyed the two youngsters in front of her.

"Want to tell me what happened?" she asked gently. Kiba was about to open his mouth, but never got a chance, as the furious Hyuuga Lord picked that moment to appear.

"Neji", Hiashi said, walking to his nephew, completely ignoring anyone else. Hiashi too had byakugan, so he didn't even ask how his nephew was feeling. He grew angry as hell of what he saw.

"You son of a bitch", he growled out turning towards Kiba, who wished that he could disappear. Hiashis hand moved as if to hit Kiba, but it was stopped by a strong hand around his wrist. The fuming Hyuuga looked up to see Tsume holding his wrist.

"Unhand me, dog!" Hiashi spat.

"You will not attack my pup", Tsume growled in venomous voice. Tsunade decided to step in before things escalated.

"I will not tolerate fighting in my office", she said. Hiashi turned to look at her and Tsume let go of him.

"I'm taking this to ninja court", he announced and turned as if to leave.

"No, you're not", came a icy replay, they all turned to Neji, shocked.

"Excuse me?" Hyuuga Lord asked, startled.

"This won't be going into court. Firstly, you've got no right to pull this to court, as I'm nineteen. Secondly "this" sure as hell isn't going to that gossip mill", Neji said, sounding cold and collected, even tough he was everything but. Hiashi stared at his nephew for a while before forcing himself to back of. Neji was easy to rile up, and might take radical moves if angry. Hiashi didn't wan't to lose the boy, he was too valuable

"Very well", he said, forcing himself to calm down. Tsume drew a deep breath, her pup was saved, all thanks to youngster whom her pup had unintentionally hurt.

"Neji, may I see your neck?" Tsume asked in uncharactecally soft voice. Neji turned to glare at her. Slowly, he drew up his hand and revealed a bite mark. Tsume felt her breath catch her throat. 'So the worst has happened.' She thought.

"Welcome to family", she said gently. Hiashi looked about ready to go ballistic again.

"Hiashi, pull yourself together, your support is needed. There is nothing we can do now. Neji has been marked as Kiba's mate. Neither of them will survive if we separate them", Tsume said. The truth that Neji wouldn't survive without Kiba, would have been her trump card in court. This brought a immediate stop to Hiashi's rage.

"What?" he spat out, his tone demanding an answer.

"That is how mate bond works, there are other things too, but this is the most dangerous one. Should they be separated, they'll suffer and most likely die", Tsume said, "As for other changes, they'll grow empathic towards each other, more so the longer they live, some pairs have even been able to communicate telepathically. Oh, and we need to get Neji tested", Tsume said.

"Tested? For what?" Hiashi growled, his head was starting to ache. The Inuzuka woman was being just as difficult to follow as always.

"Whether he's pregnant or not", Tsume explained, speaking slowly and clearly as if she were dealing with child, or total idiot. The Hokage's office hummed in a death like silence.

"Uh, Tsume, I think you have finally lost it. Neji is my nephew. NEP-HEW, not niece, meaning that he's a male", Hiashi said, now it was his turn to speak to Tsume as if she were a lunatic.

"And that matters how? Both of my parents were males, and one of them did give birth", Tsume said. Hiashi stood still with a disturbed look on his face. Nejis eyes had widened into an enormous size.

"That's creepy", Hiashi said finally.

"Said the guy with white eyes", Tsume muttered. Then she grew serious.

"But honestly, as Kiba's submissive mate, his body will adjust to be able to bear life", Tsume said. Neji seemed to be just about ready to faint. Tsunade got up from her chair and went to Neji. She placed her hand on his stomach and concentrated on her chakra. Moment later she lifted her hand.

"You're not pregnant", Tsunade said. Neji seemed very relieved.

"Oh, terrific", Tsume mumbled sarcastically.

"What was that supposed to mean?" Hiashi growled.

"Well, now that they're mated and Neji isn't pregnant, Kiba will go into heat next month instead of next year", Tsume said. At this, Nejis control slipped for a split of second. A look of total terror didn't escape anyones notice. Kiba really didn't like that. He couldn't, wouldn't harm his mate again. 'Wait a second. I'm already thinking of him as my mate?' Kiba questioned, surprised at his own thought.

Tsume rubbed her head and thought.

"Hey, Hiashi, we'd better learn to bear each other, as we'll need to be civil from now on", she said. Hiashi glared at her.

"You must be delusional to think that I'd let you beasts anywhere near my home", he said. Tsunade stifled a sigh. Hiashi never changed.

"Neji Hyuuga, Kiba Inuzuka, you're both off duty for two weeks, and after that you're off duty until called. But I'm expecting your mission reports within a day", she said. Both nodded.

"I want you to deal with this maturely as shinobi should. I can't have two houses fighting, nor can I lose two jounins during times like these", she added. They all nodded at that. Inuzukas and Hyuugas left the hokage's tower together.

They stood in front of hokage tower, staring at each other. While Tsume stared, Hiashi glared, Neji seemed out of it, Kiba refused to lift his eyes and Hana observed them all. Finally her patience snapped.

"I think it would be the best for all of us just go home for now, then we can come to Hyuuga mansion tomorrow morning and decide how we're going to deal with all this", she suggested. As no one had better ideas and situation was getting awkward they agreed in doing just that.

There's another chapter with improved grammar. If you haven't read ahead already, the next chapter gets pretty intense, so hang on to your hats! Please leave reviews! Thanks everyone!