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Hiashi approached the gates to the leaf with a heavy heart. His thoughts on his eldest daughter as they had been for the entire three day journey. Was she alright? Was she being tortured? Where they experimenting on her because of her blood line limit? Would he ever get to see her again? 'I have to find a way to bring her home.' He led the group of tired Hyuga through the gates of the Leaf only to be stopped by Kurenia Yuhi. She was glaring at him.

"Hyuga Hiashi and Hyuga Hanabi are to come with me to report the Hokage immediately. The rest of your family is to go home. Follow me." The red eyed woman turned and began heading toward the large building. The three walked silently into the Hokage office. Hiashi was surprised by the sight that awaited him in the office. The Hokage sat behind her desk head resting on her hands. The young Nara leaned against the wall to her left. Two other figures that he recognized as his daughters former teammates stood off to the right.

The office door closed. "What happened Hiashi?" The blond asked. Her voice was calm.

"Hanabi got into a brawl with a young male sand nin. It got out of hand and the man died. The people of the sand started calling for retribution. 'A life for a life' I believe were the exact words the young Kazekage used." Hiashi said. He tried to keep his voice as neutral as possible.

"That doesn't explain why Suna is now claiming that Hinata is a Sand Nin." Kibas voice growled out. He had a fist raised. "How does Hanabi killing some guy end with Hinata being left behind?" Shino had his arms wrapped around his friend's shoulders.

"They said that we could pay the life owed with another of our choice but it had to be equal value." He sighed.

"So just like always you sacrificed Hinata. Hinata who was never good enough for you and your stupid clan." Kiba was straining against his friends arms. His face contorted in a snarl.

"I did not sacrifice her. She volunteered to take Hanabi's place. She stood before the Kazekage and offered her life. Before I could do anything the Kazekage accepted. Do you have any idea the terror I felt watching the sand circle her neck. I thought they were about to kill her. I was shaking with relief when the Kazekage helped her stand and announced that she was no longer a leaf ninja but would now be a sand nin. That she would literally be taking the place of their fallen ninja."

"Why didn't you volunteer?" Kurenia asked. She still stood by the door at their backs.

"I would have if Hinata had given me the chance." The white eyed man shouted. Brown eyes flicked from the white eyed man to the silent young woman next to him.

"Hanabi how did this situation come about? Why did you kill the sand ninja?" Tsunade asked.

"He pissed me off." The girls only reply.

"You murdered a ninja of an allied village because he pissed you off?" This came from the Nara. His eyebrow was raised as he looked at the young girl. She glared up at him.

"Yes he acted just like all the other men I've had to deal with over the past couple of years and it pissed me off. So I fought him. Didn't mean to kill him but oh well." The girl spat back.

"What the HELL do you mean by that? Your sister is now a prisoner of Suna because of you. She sacrificed herself to save you and all you can do is stand there and act like a brat." Kiba looked at her with angry wide eyes.

"Oh yes heaven forbid I don't sing the praises of princess Hinata." She spoke her sister's name as though it were a curse. "Beautiful sweet selfless princess Hinata, no longer the shame of the Hyuga clan. The woman every boy and man in town is in love with. They follower her around like loyal dogs and howl in praise of her." Tears started to build in the cold white eyes of the young woman. "Even Konohamaru only came to see me in the hope of seeing my precious sister and gaining her attention."

"Konohamaru? What does he have to do with this?" The Hokage asked.

"My entire life I was the better sister. I was the one who was praised for my strength and skill. Now I'm nobody. Boys come and they talk with me or ask me to train but it's not because of me that they are asking. Oh no they are always looking for a way to get closer to her. Never me. Even after you give them everything, they still only want her. I'm glad she's gone now maybe people will start to recognize me once more." The tears were flowing freely now.

"Daughter…" Haishi's eye were wide. He moved to hug his youngest.

"You killed a man and all but condemned your sister because you were jealous some boy wanted to date her instead of you." Shino screamed. All eyes turned to the bug user. The buzzing from within his jacket a storm waiting to break free.

"Be that as it may this is probably the best outcome we could have hoped for given the situation." Shikamaru said. Shino lowered his arms.

"What do you mean?" Kurenia asked. The young man sighed.

"Had they taken Hinabi or even Haishi offered himself they would be dead. The elders of Suna would not allow the murder of one of their own to live among them. I believe the same would be true if Lord Haishi had offered himself. Though we are at peace now I know of our struggles with them in the past. Many of the older Suna residence remember and resent some of our previous actions. Hinata being innocent of the crime as well as having assisted Suna with missions, such as the one to rescue the Sabaku no Gaara's student, gave him a loophole. By Hinata offering herself the matter didn't have to end in death. A death that would have strained the alliance between our nations as well as friendships here. Now the only question we need to focus on is how we are going to get her back. This is a troublesome thing indeed."

"I see your point. I have to say that the Kazekage was very cunning in his actions. He managed to appease his people while not doing damage to existing political relationships." The Hokage said with a wry smile. "Hyuga Hanabi you are suspended until further notice for violence against allied ninja and endangering the peace treaty between Konohagakure and Sunagakure. You are dismissed." She watched the young girl who was still crying walk out the door. After a few moments the Hokage continued. "We need to think of a viable way to get Hinata back. The Kazekage may have been able to save her life but the Suna council will not stand for him to allow her to just come right back to Konoha."

"Though it is rare ninja of various nations have transferred. We just need to think of a viable reason for her to transfer or at least come back to the Leaf." Shikarmaru sighed.

"Marriage." Hiashi stated.

"What?" Kiba looked intensely at Hyuga patriarch.

"A marriage to one of the leading clans. It is the oldest and most traditional reasons to transfer from one village to another. It is usually the woman who transfers."

"I'll do it?" Kibas voice was calm.

"I would also be honored to have Hinata's hand." Shino said. He looked at the Hokage. "Just tell me what forms to fill out."

"It is not that simple boys." The blond sighed.

"It may be best if we save that option for last. For now maybe we should focus on any other options such as asking to use her for a mission or requesting her as an ambassador." Shikarmaru said.

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Note

So this I've been playing around with this chapter for awhile and it still doesn't feel quite right but I decided to finally post it. I figure I can edit it later. Sorry it took awhile I got full time at my job which unfortunately leaves less time for writing. I'd like to thank everybody that reviewed. For the reviewer who mentioned my other story he didn't know, I'm trying to write the next chapter. I'm also fighting with it. The next chapter for it is my priority.