Okay, I know I was gonna post this sometime on thursday but there was a slight problem, my aunt was still at her boyfriend's house a few cities over cause of a nasty headache so I came right back to my mom's place


"The boiler man, who is he?"

"He runs the boiler room Hinata, keeps the water nice and hot-"

"I know that! I meant his name"

"He'll have to tell you the teme don't like it when I tell anyone his name, he wants to tell them his name instead." Naruto calmly explained, though he rolled his eyes when he said 'teme'. She hadn't expected that from him, but she almost smiled, thinking that it was kind of funny when he did that. Naruto looked over to the sliding door; Hinata knew what he was thinking. He had to go back inside before they came out here looking for him. "Be safe Hinata" Naruto whispered before kissing her forehead.

Hinata blushed softly, feeling like this had happened before but couldn't think where or even when this had happened before. Gently gripping his wrist, Hinata whispered "I wanna know how do you how do you know my name? I I've never told you"

"I don't know I've felt like I have met you before" With that, Naruto got Hinata to let go and headed on inside, Hinata just sat in the garden. Staying hidden in the shadows waiting for everything to calm down Naruto felt like he's met her before? But where..? Even just a feeling isn't true right? Just a feeling couldn't mean he was right on guessing that her name was really Hinata

Taking a deep breath, Hinata kept on listening to the sounds of everyone panicking inside. Even though Naruto hadn't been in there very long, the noises weren't as loud, and starting to get even quitter then before. Looking over at the door, Hinata tried to think on what she could do to help her pass the time, but highly doubted that she would be able to do anything until everything really had settled down. Taking a deep calming breath, Hinata tried to think on what was to happen Looking over again, Hinata didn't see anyone near the door anymore. That had to be a good sign right?

Pushing herself to her feet, Hinata walked over to the back gate and slowly opened it. Hoping that no one notices the gate being opened and closed, hoping that no one would smell her or have very keen senses at all. Looking around, Hinata tried to calm her nerves. She was still scared out of her mind, still thinking that they would know that she was here, but she knew that she had to do this that she had to get down to the boiler room

"I have to do this" Hinata said with determination.

Walking through the gate, Hinata kept on walking, hoping that the sound of her heels doesn't do anything to make a sound. That was the last thing she needed right now. There was no way that she was going to get caught. Not when Kiba needed to be saved right now

Taking a small step on the wooden stairs, Hinata started to walk among the stairs. Hinata hoped that these steps were sturdy well, more sturdy then they looked for, they looked like they would fall apart at Hinata's weight and she didn't even weigh that much in the first place. "Keep going Hinata, you're getting there at least" She told herself, still scared out of her mind that the stairs would break and she would fall to her doom. Maybe she could tell Naruto about the stairs then again, if she did get in and had told him then people would blame him for letting her escape in the first place. And that was the last thing she wanted for him after already risking so much.

Hinata kept on walking down the stairs, hoping to get down there soon the stairs still made her nervous. Rubbing her arms, hoping to build up some heat Hinata had wished that she had worn a warmer shirt but then again, she hadn't expected to enter the spirit world, and that it isn't this cold out at night either

The sound of her heels only made her more nervous, sighing softly; Hinata sat down on the wooden step and removed her heels. Maybe this would make it easier to move without any sounds being made so she could sneak on by without being noticed Though, the more she looked at it, the more she thought that maybe the stairs were never fixed cause maybe no one uses them anymore that would make sense wouldn't it?

Reaching into her bag, Hinata set her shoes in there, and then pulled out her compact to fix the bruise that had showed up again from when she had fallen in the mud. Once she had the mud cleaned off, Hinata started to reapply the cover up. Though, Hinata thought of something, since she couldn't risk turning around to see if anyone was following her she thought that maybe, she could use the mirror in her compact to see behind her.

Grinning at the idea, Hinata looked in the mirror and blinked. For, she saw the red haired man standing behind her. He was muttering something that she couldn't figure out what he was saying, turning around quickly Hinata was about to tell him to leave her alone but he wasn't there Gulping, Hinata looked around at her surroundings, lavender eyes wild with fear and worry. Thinking that she was losing it, thinking that whoever had been there jumped off without her knowing or even seeing but nothing came to mind

Shaking her head, the young blue haired woman kept on walking, using her mirror to keep a look out behind her. Not wanting to be seen, not yet anyway. There was no way that she could handle it could she? Though, while Hinata had been in deep thought she had failed to hear the groaning from beneath her. When she did notice it at last, Hinata screamed and started to run down the stairs. How she was able to prevent herself from falling, she'll never know. It was as if something was controlling her as she ran down the old steps.

And, it was surprising that no one had heard her screams. Must have been pretty busy, or they didn't have as great hearing or they were just plain stupid

Finally, it had all come down to an end, for Hinata had run smack into a stone wall. "Owie" She said with a whimper and rubbed her face. Groaning in pain, Hinata had a feeling that her face would be just one big bruise, taking a deep breath Hinata looked up and gulped as she saw the window starting to open. Turning around the corner Hinata tip toed down the other flight of stairs. This was just turning out into a weird day err night.

"What could make this any worse?" Hinata mumbled to herself as she kept on walking down the stairs. Least these were stone, making it better for her not to worry about running and screaming down the stairs again "I wonder how far I have to keep going." Hinata asked herself, sighing softly she had finally reached the second landing.

"This must be it" Hinata whispered before opening the door and heading on inside. It felt a little warm in here, but not overly hot. Though, as she closed the door, Hinata gulped when she heard the sound of a hammer and a grinder? Shaking her head, Hinata kept on walking ahead, trying to see if whoever this boiler man was, that he was human looking like Naruto are, are you the boiler man?" Asked Hinata as she walked through the door way. Hinata couldn't see his face very well, but what she could make out was black hair with two locks hanging over his shoulders, and spiked out at the back, almost like a ducks feathers. Though, when he turned around the man stared at the blue haired, and lavender eyed woman with cold black eyes. "Um Naruto told me told me to ask you for a job"

"Naruto huh" Said the man before turning away from Hinata and kept grinding herbs and smashing weird material that she guessed was salt to help grind it easier. Hinata wasn't sure if he would ever tell him her name sighing softly, Hinata just sat down wondering how everything worked. And, she wasn't going to leave until she was given a job, or even a way to get to this 'Orochimaru'. "You'll never get a job here unless you've proven yourself worthy."

"I'm worthy!" Shouted Hinata, nothing could be worse than dealing with her boyfriend. She had been beaten day in and day out, had to clean up after him and his bar buddies and so on. Nothing and she means nothing could be worse than dealing with Kiba.

"I've yet to see proof of that young lady." Said the man before walking away from his desk to one of the many drawers that resided on the walls Hinata got a better look at him. He was wearing clothes similar to Naruto's. The shirt though, was blue with short sleeves, or, the sleeves were pulled back. Maybe so they wouldn't get caught on fire. And his pants, white with red swirls around the knees. But on his back, was a red and white fan. Hinata had never seen clothes like this, but she knew that they looked good on him.

"Please, I need a job. I have to save Kiba."

"Kiba huh? Why would you want to save someone that has done nothing but beat you? I see the bruises through your human make-up. Why save someone, that should remain a pig for the remainder of his life?" Said the man without looking at her, which had made Hinata just stare at him with a look that might have been shock

Taking a deep breath, Hinata whispered "Kiba may have been an ass to me, but no one deserves the fate that he is in right now. Even if it means being unhappy for the rest of my life, I have to save him. Even if he doesn't deserve to be saved I can't allow him to be like this forever"

The room was silent if it wasn't for the sound of the burner. She wasn't sure if he had heard a single thing that she had just said. Maybe he had just ignored her; it was hard to say with someone that she didn't know in anyway. Though finally, he had said something. Something, she hadn't expected to say from someone here in the spirit world for from what she had seen so far, everyone here hated humans.

"You have a bigger heart then any human I've seen before miss. That much I am sure of, but do you have the strength to endure the tasks of this place?"

Hinata blinked, she hadn't thought that many people would think she had a big heart. They always just said that she was too nice for her own good. Shaking her head, Hinata frowned and pulled her knees to her chest saying "I don't know what I should do to prove that I'm tougher then I look, but I know I'm tough, if I could handle Kiba's abuse for years then I can handle all of the tasks here you have to give me a chance boiler man"

"Sasuke."

"What?"

"My name is Sasuke Uchiha. I'm a fire spirit, something that humans would always wonder about of where fire comes from, it generates from myself." Calmly said Sasuke as he put the grounded up herbs down a pipe, which made Hinata confused, he had finally told her, his name and he still said it without any kind of emotion what the hell?

"Then tell me Sasuke, how do I prove myself that I'm strong?"

"Lift that piece of coal. Those can weigh up to sixty pounds and no human of your size could easily lift it. If you lift it, shove it into the furnace understood?"

Hinata didn't get it, sure that piece of coal did look heavy but jeez even she could lift that thanks to all of the training that her father had her go through. Taking a deep breath, Hinata set her purse down and walked over to the coal. She could do this, she knew she can Inhaling deeply, Hinata bent down and lifted the coal as if it was weightless. Looking around, the young woman wondered where the furnace was then, her lavender gaze fell on a tall machine that would open every five seconds or so.

Narrowing her gaze, Hinata took a few steps getting prepared for when she had to toss it into the fiery inferno. She knew that she could do this; she just had to prepare herself mentally for this. Finally, Hinata started to count down, if she was late just by one second then it could be terrible wouldn't it? Five four three Hinata started to get ready to throw the coal into the fire. Just another two one "Now" She whispered before throwing coal into the fire before running back. Taking a few deeps breaths, Hinata never knew that she had been holding her breath for so long. Something she hadn't expected before You are tougher then you appear" Mumbled Sasuke as he grounded up some more herbs, though Hinata wasn't sure if it was an insult or a compliment, she didn't know what to expect at this point Sighing softly, Hinata sat down next to Sasuke's desk, wondering what was to be done now Though, as she looked around the young woman couldn't help but notice all of the dirty dishes that had surrounded the place. Didn't anyone ever come by to clean this up?

"Hey Sasuke-kun, I brought you your favourite!" Said a woman's voice, it was bright, cheerful and a little bubbly. It was strange to hear someone so cheerful right now, but at least it was better than the voices she's heard lately.

"Sakura, when will you stop saying 'kun' in my name? You can just call me Sasuke" Mumbled Sasuke in a slightly embarrassed voice? That was strange, she thought that Sasuke was just an emotionless guy and yet he seemed fumbled and even shy

"I can't help it Sasuke-kun, it's just so cute to add 'kun' to your name." Said the woman, who Hinata guessed was Sakura. Looking over the edge of the desk, the young woman stared at a pink haired woman. She wore a pink short with its sleeves pulled back with a white ribbon. Her eyes were green as emeralds. Her skin was pale, almost as pale as her own. But there was one more thing that Hinata noticed this woman was flat as a board.

"Sasuke-kun, how many times have I told you not to leave your dirty dishes around?" Mumbled Sakura as she started to clean up the room, Hinata cursed to herself knowing that if she gets caught then she was as good as dead right now. This was bad, so very, very bad! "Jeez Sasuke-kun, no one ever comes by to clean up after you?"

"Cause you're the only one that can tolerate me right now. All of the others hate me, though I, I don't mind your company" Sasuke mumbled as his cheeks went pink. Hinata let out a soft giggle, thinking that it was cute that Sasuke acted differently with this Sakura girl here. Less he acted this way with people he knew very well.

"Sasuke-kun, is someone else here?" Sakura said with a glare, which had made Sasuke go pale for a moment. Hinata covered her mouth, not sure what to do. She can't risk being found, if she was found then she couldn't get a job here, then she couldn't save Kiba and she was doomed! Curling in a tight ball, Hinata waited for it to end she was going to die

"What the hell is this human doing here?" Shouted Sakura, picking up Hinata by her vest as she narrowed her green eyes on the woman, which had caused Hinata to gulp out of fear, for it almost seemed like Sakura's eyes had grown darker with hate. "You're the one everyone's been looking for! And you've been flirting with my Sasuke-kun!" Shouted the woman with her fiery rage, which made Hinata blink in confusion, and gulp in fear

"I'm not doing anything with Sasuke I swear! I just got here" Whimpered Hinata; she was so truly afraid right now. Thinking that this woman was going to kill her, though it had sorta surprised the blue haired woman that the pink haired woman could lift her

"Sakura put her down. She speaks nothing but the truth; she had just arrived here so she could save her boyfriend." Calmly explained Sasuke as he grabbed Sakura's wrist, making her gently place Hinata back on her feet, which Hinata was thankful for but when she stared at Sakura and Sasuke, she couldn't help but blink in surprise. For Sasuke was trying to calm down the pink haired woman. "Sakura, I mean what I said. She only mumbled things under her breath.

"I'm sorry Miss Sakura, but I really did just get here I only got here I have to get a job" Hinata whispered softly, letting out a soft sigh as she thought that Sakura was only going to punch her but it never came. No, for Sakura was glaring at Hinata's chest. "Um Miss Sakura?"

"Damn it another girl that's bigger than me why am I so damn flat!" She shouted, which had only confused Hinata even more. Sighing softly, Hinata didn't know how to calm Sakura down. It didn't matter for some woman, they were just flat, and for woman like Hinata, well they were gifted with a big chest.

"To explain things a bit Hinata, Sakura here is both a spirit of strength, and of cherry blossoms. And because she is of strength, it had given her a small chest." Calmly explained Sasuke with a soft sigh, which made Hinata nod in understanding for mostly its guys that are tough, not woman well, not to have inhuman strength anyway

"Fine, so who sent her to you Sasuke?"

"Naruto."

"You serious? Naruto never helps anyone he only cares about himself."

"Naruto is a good man! He told me to come here; he had tried to warn me!" Shouted Hinata, only to cover her mouth thinking that she had just given him away, though it only made Sasuke smirk an amused smile though it had only confused her even more, why would Sasuke be smiling?

"Naruto had always been a strange guy, but if he's gonna help you then so will we. Sakura, take her to Orochimaru." Calmly said Sasuke as he grinded up some more herbs and smashed some roots. Hinata turned around and stared at Sakura, only to see her glaring at Hinata for a moment.

"No way."

"Sakura"

"No."

Hinata just stared at Sakura and Sasuke for a few moments. Wondering what he was going to do to make Sakura help her. For, it seemed that Sakura had gotten it in her mind that Hinata was going to take Sasuke all for herself. But, that was the thing, Hinata didn't want Sasuke she didn't want anyone

But soon, she blushed softly at what Sasuke was doing please help her" Whispered Sasuke as he placed his hand on her cheek, which made Sakura blush softly. Hinata did not see this coming He rubbed his thumb on her cheek before moving his hand where his thumb now rubbed Sakura's lips as he whispered "she only needs to save her boyfriend and she can leave For, if you help her then you'll be deeply rewarded" He leaned in closer and closer. To the point where he would have almost kissed her, though he pulled away and ran his hand through his hair before going back to his desk.

"O-O-Okay" Sakura whispered in a breath taken tone of voice, which Hinata guessed that Sakura had feelings for Sasuke, and he for her. Why else would he do that, or even be willing? Well, and that he sounded so very convincing as well. Sakura let out a cough as she said "come on then girl, I'm gonna take you to Orochimaru." With that, Sakura started to head to the sliding door, though Hinata set her purse down before following the pink haired woman.

"So your name is Sakura correct?" Asked Hinata as they walked through the stone hallway, she guessed that the stones were to help keep it nice and warm down here, she wasn't really sure on that but it would explain why it was warm down here.

"Yes, and if you do work here stay away from Sasuke-kun, he's mine."

"I don't want him Sasuke isn't my type"

"Really? Good"

Blinking up at Sakura, Hinata wondered why she wasn't going to beat her. Sighing softly, Hinata was a little thankful that no one was going to beat her at the moment. Though, as she walked with Sakura, Hinata's thoughts wondered to Naruto. Why did they talk about him as if he didn't care about anything or anyone? That he only cared about himself but why would he do that when he tried to help her? It didn't make any kind of sense to her

"Sakura, you sure that Naruto doesn't help others?" Asked Hinata with a frown, hoping that it wasn't what she had thought

"I'm sure. I may not have worked here as long as Sasuke and Naruto, but I know enough Naruto isn't to be trusted. He is Orochimaru's apprentice." Hinata thought that she felt her blood turn to ice, Naruto worked for he was dear god Hinata didn't know why she felt like this, but she had to forget about him there just wasn't a point in thinking about Naruto He was only going to cause her harm

Mostly in her heart and that was the last thing she needed right now

Taking a deep breath, Hinata walked onto what looked like an old fashioned elevator. It was just a wooden platform with a single lever that made them start to go up. "Stay close alright?" Calmly said Sakura, which made Hinata nod softly as she looked out as she saw many people cooking, cleaning and helping clients with their baths, it was all so amazing that there were so many spirits. How come no one ever noticed this?

"So, you're trying to save your boyfriend huh, must be lucky to have a girlfriend like you to risk your life for his." Sakura said suddenly, which made Hinata blink at her with sad eyes. Not sure if she should say that he was lucky only that he should have been thankful that she was a good person.

"No he's just lucky to be honest I wanted to run and leave him here" Hinata whispered, which was honest, she had been so scared that she would have even risked to leave him here, here to rot, here to be eaten she felt like such a horrible person.

"But you are still risking your life to save him aren't you?" Calmly said Sakura as they still rode up in the elevator, which made Hinata stare at the pink haired woman and sighed, why did Sakura make it seem like it was a good thing?

'Because she doesn't know the truth does she?' Sighing, Hinata just whispered "I am risking my life yes no matter what though, I could never escape him" Sakura just stared at her as if she was trying to figure out what she was talking about, but thought that Hinata would tell her when she was ready. Least, which was what Hinata, was seeing in her eyes.

"Alright Hinata but I'm sure that if he doesn't make you happy, that you'll find your soul mate. Everyone has one, even humans." Sakura said with a smile, hoping to cheer up Hinata, which almost helped looking back out at everyone else, Hinata wondered how far they had to go now

"Alright, we're on the main floor. Just gotta go up two more elevators and we're at the top." Hinata nodded in understanding, but also being thankful. At least they'll be able to get to the top soon. Hinata will finally get a job and, and hopefully she'll get Kiba out of here It would be nice wouldn't it? Nice that she'll get out of here and maybe she'll have the strength to dump Kiba and get a restraining order.

"Follow me." Sakura said once the elevator stopped and they stepped out and started to walk around. Hopefully they would be able to sneak around like a ninja. Now that she thought about it, people had always told her that her family were decedents of a noble ninja clan. Though, she wasn't a hundred percent sure on that but at the moment, she couldn't think about her family's bloodline, or if she was of a noble family clan.

Taking another look, Hinata saw that they were walking over a large bridge, thankful that no one had seen her yet. It had confused her greatly that they didn't see, smell or hear her. Maybe they were blind or they were just so busy with what they were doing that they couldn't and wouldn't notice her at all. Though, for some reason as they walked Hinata thought that she saw Naruto staring at her his eyes were filled with worry and concern.

But no, she couldn't think about him. Not now Looking at Sakura Hinata whispered "how far now?" She tilted her head to the side, wondering how long it was going to take. For, the longer she wasn't covered with walls from everyone the more nervous she had become. Though it would just be nice to get to the top sooner

"We're almost there. Don't worry, I don't think they can see you anyway you seem to be protected by something." Sakura whispered softly, making sure that Hinata had stayed close.

Hinata thought about what could be protecting her was it the necklace? It was the only other thing that she had that didn't seem to be normal mostly cause of the glowing earlier. Shrugging, Hinata just followed Sakura to the next elevator. Least they were just another step closer least, Hinata had hoped so It already felt like it was going to take her forever at the moment and that was the last thing that she needed right about now

Finally, they stepped on the second elevator.

"So, are you and Sasuke an item?"

"Item? Is that part of one of your human sayings?"

"Yeah, I'm asking if you two are ya know, a couple."

Sakura almost laughed almost. Though she had a frown on her face and sighed softly. "Sadly no, I want us to be a couple but sometimes I think he's only teasing me because he knows that I like him. No, that I love him so very much."

"I'm sure he loves you back Sakura" Hinata whispered, trying to give her a smile. Sure, Sasuke seemed very emotionless from what she had seen but when Sakura had walked in his eyes brightened a bit. As if she was the light of his life, the light through the darkness that was within his heart. "Maybe, he's afraid to tell you he loves you cause of something. Maybe, it's because you're a spirit of cherry blossoms."

"And strength."

"I know that, but I meant the cherry blossoms part. Think about it, he's a spirit of fire, and you control the blossoms on cherry trees. He fears that his powers might get out of hand and burn you." Hinata calmly said, as if it was the most knowledgeable thing ever.

Sakura turned away and had a deep thoughtful frown as if she was just thinking about this reason now. Blinking, Sakura frowned and blushed as if it had finally dawned on her. "I, I hadn't thought of it" She whispered softly, Hinata frowned and rubbed her back trying to comfort her. Sakura ran a hand through her hair as she said "why didn't I ever think about it before"

"It's not your fault Sakura you were just in love with him, you didn't care that he was a fire spirit. You're just too in love with him so relax. I'm sure that he loves you after all opposites attract." Hinata said with a smile and gently patted her back before the elevator stopped only to see a tall and very heavy looking man stood before them.

"Choji does this elevator go up?"

"No, follow u- me, follow me." Sakura gave a nervous smile as she started to walk to the next elevator. It was so weird for Hinata to be followed by such a big man. But well, not to be harsh but at least his size helped cover her from the back. Looking around, Hinata saw the kitchen that resided under this bridge. The smell of the food would have blocked her scent from them. So, that was a bit of a plus wasn't it? Smiling to herself, Hinata kept on walking, there was no way that she was going to let anything happen was she?

She was going to make sure that everything goes as she planned. She'll be a hard worker, a great one. Even if it meant getting pain in her arms and legs or even through her entire body.

They were so close, Hinata could feel it. Though, the closer she got the dizzier she became It was as if her fear was making her sick to her stomach. Or was it something else that was making her sick? Something like anxiety? Shaking her head, Hinata kept on walking with Sakura in front, and this Choji guy behind her. Looking up at him, she couldn't help but notice him. Big happy smile on his face, brown hair which was a little spike up top red swirls on his cheeks and he wore a red long sleeved shirt, matching red pants with some sort of armor on his chest that went over his stomach.

He was really kind; she could see that in his eyes, kind brown eyes that he believed everything was precious, no matter what it may be.

Finally, they reached it the third and final elevator.

Hinata felt joy swelling up inside of her. It was the final step to the top. Nothing could stop her! Nothing and she meant nothing will stop her from getting to Orochimaru now! "Sakura, what's that smell?" Damn it, someone had caught on at last this was it! This is the end!

"What do you want?" Said Sakura as she shoved Hinata in the elevator, and Choji walking in to block Hinata from the strange toad-like man's view, Hinata couldn't tell what was going on but she had a pretty good idea what was going on right about now.

"You smell like a human. Why do you smell like a filthy human?" Growled a man's voice, which made Hinata worried right about now for she thought that Sakura would get in a lot of trouble cause of her. Though, Sakura just punched the guy at blinding speed. She sensed that from the vibration that she felt in the floor boards.

"Pull the lever and you'll go up. Just gotta go up two floors and you should be fine." Choji just nodded and pulled the lever. It looked like he was on her side. Soon, there was no sound but the sound of their breathing. It was so strange to be in this room with a spirit. Though, at the moment she didn't mind so long as she wasn't along but knew that she had to be alone for when she spoke to Orochimaru or risk Choji getting in trouble.

"You'll be fine." Calmly said Choji, which helped to calm Hinata a bit, for it felt like her nerves were unwavering one by one. But now that someone had spoken that it had helped her greatly. "Just relax and be confidant kay? And I am sure that you'll get that job here okay?"

Hinata nodded softly and sighed. "Thanks I'm going to try my best Choji"

He just chuckled and the door dinged. Showing that they had arrived to the one floor that they had to pass, sighing softly Hinata pulled the lever again and waited for the next floor to come on up. Hinata sighed, looking up at him she said "Choji, do spirits ever come to the human world?"

"Sometimes, mostly they just go back to their rivers, or shrines or to go back to protect the human they're assigned too. Why do you ask?" Choji said as he scooted to the side to let Hinata to stand at his side.

Hinata looked up at him and sighed softly. Trying to find a way to say what is on her mind. Taking a calming breath, she whispered "well, when I was a child and when I was growing up I felt like someone was up there protecting me. Though, at the time I thought it was nothing"

"But something had happened yes?"

"Yeah it's hard to explain" Hinata whispered softly, sighing softly she waited for the door to open. Maybe if she was lucky she wouldn't have to explain this story it was something that even she didn't understand. Sighing softly Hinata heard the ding and walked out of the elevator and bowed to Choji. With that, she started to walk down the hall. This was it this was the final step to her plan.

Rubbing her neck, Hinata walked down the beautiful decorated hall. Though, it was all adorned with snakes and lizards. It was so hard to believe that someone loved their lizards this much Groaning, Hinata knocked on the door, wondering if someone would answer her right now. Yawning softly, Hinata slowly opened the door and started to walk down the hall.

"Well, well, well we have a guest" Said an eerie voice, which was starting to make her skin crawl right about now, making her skin shiver with fear and goose bumps and damn that was something that didn't happen all that much. "Please come in" Hinata didn't move after that, but that didn't stop the voice at all "I told you to come on in human." With that, Hinata felt something tugging at her vest and she was pulled down the hall at a speed that she was capable of doing when she was a child on sugar high.

Hinata wanted to scream, she wanted to panic but that didn't happen. It was as if it was stuck in her throat. Soon, Hinata found herself doing a quick turn to the left and going down that long hallway. Man, whoever was doing this had strong magic. There was no way that someone would be able to do that for this long would they? Finally, Hinata saw a door open and she tripped in the doorframe and fell over and landed on her back.

Groaning in pain, Hinata whimpered and pushed herself to sit on the carpet. Looking around, the room was as decorated on the hall. Adorned with snakes and lizards, and for some reason, she thought that she saw strange pictures of Sasuke in the boiler room. Turning around, Hinata stared at a man with ghostly white skin, long black hair. A white robe and gold snake eyes. Though, what Hinata had thought seemed a little disrespectful to the dead 'Dear lord don't tell me this is Michal Jackson's spirit!' Okay, yeah that had been really disrespectful right about now. Shaking her head she stared at the man closer and sighed softly. It wasn't him the purple eye liner told her everything.

"Are you Orochimaru?"

"Yes my dear I am. And you are the human that had been running around in this world I should turn you into a pig to join your boyfriend shouldn't I then you can be with him forever."

"I don't love Kiba"

"Then humans are harsh to those they are close to if you don't love him then why are you with him my dear." Said Orochimaru with a laugh, his laugh was just so creepy; Hinata didn't know how anyone could not tolerate that!

Shaking her head, Hinata calmly said "I may not love Kiba, but I'm risking my life to get a job here to save him." Orochimaru looked a little impressed, but also amused. Was this funny to him? Narrowing her eyes, she said "give me a damn job you fucking pasty coloured freak!" Orochimaru narrowed his eyes and jumped off the chair behind his desk and tackled Hinata and pinned her to the floor.

"Humans don't deserve to work for the spirits. They do nothing but destroy the lands and shrines dedicated to the spirits of this world. And you human are the most impolite girl I've ever seen."

"I've done a lot of things just to get up here! I've been through a lot since high school and think what you could do something worse than that? I think not! Not please give me a damn job!" Hinata shouted at Orochimaru.

"Shut up!" Shouted Orochimaru only for Hinata to start kicking and screaming, but suddenly there was a loud scream. Orochimaru looked up and sighed.

"Damn it you woke up Kabuto." With that, he ran into the backroom, and Hinata heard strange muttering. She guessed that whoever this Kabuto is that he was Orochimaru's lover. Then he was gay oh shit. "Kabuto sweetie, don't worry about the yelling it's just that human she'll go away"

"I won't fucking go away till you give me a damn job!" Hinata shouted, she doesn't like cursing but with what she's been through could you really blame her? Maybe, maybe not, crossing her arms, Hinata saw Orochimaru come out and sighed.

"Fine, I'll give you a job just shut up alright." He then tossed a pen and a contract at Hinata and she started to sign the paper as Orochimaru went back to the room to calm down his 'lover' or what Hinata thought was his lover. Hinata finished signing the contract and sighed softly as she waited for the snake-like man to come out.

Once he did, he swiped the contract from her and looked it over. "So, your name is Hinata Hyuuga huh Nice name" He placed his hand on the contract and lifted it as some letters fell into his hand. Smirking, he said "from this moment on your name is Hana. Answer me Hana!"

"Yes Sir!"

"You called Master Orochimaru?" Said a strong and yet emotionless voice at the door.