Here it is. The fourth chapter. I haven't really had time to write, and I've been totally unmotivated. I've had the itch to write a gender-bender for yu-gi-oh, but I'm going to try to finish this first. Haha, I had to look back at Ch. 1 to get the horses names. I thought you might like this format, as in a little less annoying to read. Correct me if I'm wrong. Love you guys.
Hinata gazed at her fast-fading home. For a brief moment she considered the possibility of jumping off Jaws, her current mount. Although when she started to lean to the side, Gramps grip on her waist tightened and forced her brutally upright again.
The aktasuki leader, he had said his name was Pien, but she still thought of him as Pierce, had decided Jaws had the brute force and stamina to carry both Hinata and Gramps over a long distance at full gallop. He had assigned Gramps to be her temporary personal guard, and seemed to assume that Hinata would not be a temptation to him. Apparently they planned to switch custody at each resting point.
The blue-haired girl craned her neck to try to take one more glance at her home, but it was already out of view. For the billionth time that day Hinata felt tears bubbling in her eyes, but instead of letting the tears escape she gazed into the sun, willing it to make her them dry. She wondered when they would finally stop. So far the group had been traveling for hours, judging from the sun's position. Of course she couldn't really tell where the other members were. They had decided to discard their uniforms with one member, less they be completely obvious. To add to disguising them-selves they had paired off into groups, deciding two members would be more then enough to take care of Hinata. From what she could remember Hinata knew that Clay rode Trickster, Dolly and Fang rode Roach (To keep him under surveillance or something), Pierce rode Temper (Who was not very happy), and lastly Raven rode Zilla.
Hinata dared a glance back at her 'guard'. He was even scarier up close. His gaze slid down, and met her own, sending a shiver of terror down the Blueberry-head's spine. She instantly snapped her head forward, felling his eyes burning into the back of her head. This was going to be a terrifying journey, but how long of one? Did she dare ask the grumpy Gramps? Would he tear out her liver? She opened her mouth for a brief moment to try to ask when their first stop point might be, but instead she just gaped like a fish. A foreboding feeling choking her voice, it just might mean an early death, or more likely an early torture session.
Although Hinata found her-self grateful that she hadn't asked, as she felt a panting Jaws slow down from his gallop. They finally reached a steady walk and Hinata noticed other members appearing from the giant trees and onto the path. There was clay in his human-form followed by a bouncing tall man that she assumed to be trickster. In the opposite direction Raven joined them, but Zilla wasn't with him. He was probably melting in and out of the ground, like he had that dreadful day of Hinata's kidnapping. Lastly a beautiful women, Hinata assumed she was Dolly, appeared. She was followed by non-other then Orochimaro! Hinata gasped, the well known criminal couldn't be Roach! Yet he was, she knew it from the way he flicked his tongue out nervously glancing around him. She had noticed this to be Roach's behavior, as if he expected to be slaughtered at any moment.
They gathered, each member hiding their chakara level, and Jaws allowing him-self to be led by Raven. Dolly was the first to break the silence, her voice was just above a whisper, "We need to change the Blueberry's appearance."
"Blueberry?" Hinata spouted. Woops, she hadn't meant to talk, but it had just came out.
Dolly ignored her, "Pien and Hidan have stopped at an upcoming traveler's tavern. We will meet up there. Sit with your partners. Meanwhile avoid clumping together. Zetzu will deliver necessary news to you." She turned to face Gramps and Jaws, "Go fix Blue-berry's appearance, and meet us at the tavern."
Jaws bared his sharp teeth into a grin and the deadly group paired off once again. Curiosity played in Hinata's mind. What did they mean by change her appearance? Dye and cut her hair? Cut off a limb! Maybe mangle her face until it was unrecognizable. The girl's eyes widened at all of the horrendous possibility's popping into her mind.
A hand clamped on her shoulder, causing Hinata to squeak. Her heart seemed to pound, and she couldn't help but to wonder if they could hear it. She was spun around to face her captors. She tried to back away, but Gramps grip only tightened. She glanced at Jaws, and in horror saw him in mid-transformation, a vial of her blood sticking out of his mouth. That would explain why the others weren't horses. But…how had they gotten vials of her blood? They must have used a needle while she had fainted.
Finally a small spout of bravery caused her voice to emerge, "Wh-wh-what are going to do to m-me?" Dang it, her voice had cracked a little. Her gaze fell in embracement and she discovered her trembling hands.
A soft chuckle pulled her eyes back up to find Jaws leering over her. His eyes fixed on her face. Wow, he was really really tall…and he was blue.
The Grinning criminal pulled out a thin knife, causing Hinata to quickly back up. He ignored her fear, and pulled her around yanking her hair, and cutting it to be as short as Naruto's hair. Satisfied he stuffed her remaining hair into his pocket. Gaining a weird look from both her and Gramps, but he ignored them, as if he didn't really care what they thought. Hinata came to the conclusion that it was to avoid evidence…Yeah that was it, evidence. He swing her around grabbing her chin and turning her face back and forth till satisfied. He lastly pulled some blackberries, a tasty snack, from hiss pocket, the one without hair, and smashed them to create a dye. He ran it through her hair to create streaks. Then he took the knife and dragged it across her forehead, holding his hand over her mouth to prevent her screaming. The cut was just deep enough of a cut to leave a scar. He grabbed her by her now short hair, pulled her head back, and licked the crimson blood before he bandaged it. Leaving Hinata in silence from horror, but when he ripped her jacket off she managed to let out a scream. Of course Gramps quickly clamped her mouth shut. Kisame wagged his finger at her, and pulled out some more bandages. He turned to her then a bigger grin on his face then before. Gramps, still covering her mouth, held her still, as Jaw's slid the bandages under her shirt, and around her chest, until he couldn't manage to flatten it anymore. Hinata could barely breathe, once he secured the bandages. For the final touch they gave Hinata one of Kisame's extra shirt to cover her up, and added a little leaf padding to make her look less slim.
They seemed to be finished with the makeover, and released Hinata who stumbled forward gasping for breath. She imagined she probably looked ridiculous right now. Gramps decided to pick up Hinata, considering her lack of breath, he followed Jaws as they headed toward the tavern.
"So how is it?" Jaws voice cut through the silence, "You haven't wet your-self, yet. That's always a plus."
Hinata looked up at him in surprise. Why was he talking to her?
"…well your very talkative," The blue-man said sarcastically, "You better not start screaming when we get into the tavern. Or else we'll have to get rid of your voice."
"Wh-what?" Hinata breathed in confusion, "What do you mean?"
Jaws gave a toothy grin, "We have our ways. Besides we wouldn't want you blowing our cover. Although I don't see why we have to keep a cover. It would be way easier just to kill everyone."
Hinata looked away. She was in all truth very creeped out. Gramps had paused and allowed her to slide out of his grip, The blue-haired maiden concluded they must have been near the tavern. Jaws paused for a minute and pulled out s large hat, and placed it over his head to hide his face.
Hinata knew that most of her hope for escape was gone. If she did cry out for help the aktasuki could, as Jaws said, just kill everyone, and it would be her fault. Hinata bowed her head, if she was to make an escape it would have to only endanger her alone. They entered the tavern, and Hinata caught her reflection. She looked like a slightly chubby boy. There went her hope of being recognized.
She felt defeated and another wave of terror crashed on her, along with the realization that she may never be freed. As she once again suppressed tears, she managed to sit down at a simple table and order a bowl of ramen. Naruto's favorite, she ate it to a tribute to her crush, as she remembered how he had been brave. She sat up straight creating a poker face. If anything would survive this, and find her way back to the Hidden Lead Village.
Yay, I actually this done. I'm trying to keep everyone in character. It's hard with some of the aktasuki, since most of them are dead -_- I hope I remembered everyone :) Hey tell me if having Fang in the story bothers anyone, or if anyone actually likes her? I just really needed a stable master, to help me start the story. She's just a medical ninja who doesn't like Hidan. Tell me what you thought of this chappie