Sorry it's been couple days since I updated. This one kinda gave me a hard time writing. Didn't exactly come out the way I planned. I hope it's alright.

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Chapter 4

[Hokage Tower: Underground Private Room]

Hiashis POV

"Lady Tsunade, Hinata and Neji Hyuga are on their way." Shizune announces.

"Have someone bring them here when they arrive."

"Yes." bowing turning to leave.

Waiting till the door closes "Lady Tsunade, I ask of one more thing to our agreement on this?"

"What is it Lord Hiashi?"

"I ask that Hinata is allowed to pick who she will marry."

Most of the Elders disagree, something I expected would happen.

"She is my child and I think she should have this choice."

"I agree with Lord Hiashi, I'm letting Hinata choose." Tsunade glances around the room before coming back to me "Is there anything else?"

"No."

"Then we will continue when Hinata gets here. If any of you need a drink or something, Shizune has set up a room for all of you. She's waiting outside, she'll show you."

I watch them all leave the room, before closing my eyes and letting out a sigh.

"Hiashi, I don't always agree to the decisions you make, but I think you made a wise choice letting your daughter decide."

'Daughter… can I really call her that? I haven't been much of a father in her life. I gave up on her, treated her harshly at times, and now I'm giving her away.'

"I wanted her to have some say in this."

"I take it the others didn't know of your request?"

"No that was my decision alone."

"I just figured you all had talked about this before today."

"No we didn't."

Finding her looking at the pictures and files of the suitors, I glance down at my own set. All seven of them were a little older than Hinata, from well respected wealthy families. Not to mention they were all from far off. The little time she has here will most likely be the last time I see her.

"This wasn't your idea for her was it?"

"Tsunade, no disrespect to you, I'd rather not talk about this."

'I can't change how things are now. It's to late for that.'

I realized that when I saw her walking to her room after she returned from her mission a few days ago. Her eyes were red and puffy, they looked empty. She was… broken. I was a fool to think this wouldn't happen. That she would just accept it after time and continue with her life the best she could.

I could have stopped this, it would have taken some time, but I could have done it.

By giving her this one small choice isn't much. I should have done things differently in her life. Should have treated her better. I… just didn't know how to do those things. I've had a cold heart most of my life. Raised to be strong and be the best. At times, I even treated my own brother badly.

"Lord Hiashi, Hinata is on her way down." the Elders walking back into the room, taking their seats.

The minutes waiting for her to walk in drag on. A soft gentle knock makes everyone turn to the door.

"Hinata come in. Neji you may leave now."

She turns to him, almost looking vulnerable without him next to her. He slightly nods to her, before closing the door.

The idea of Hinata and Neji being close to each other was irrational at one point. For he hated the Main Household. Not to forget he was close to killing her. Surprising it was to find them training together or maybe I just never noticed. After that, I found they were spending a lot of time together. He became her rock in the family. The one she can count on.

"Hinata go ahead and have a seat." Tsunade trying to make her feel a little more comfortable.

Looking at her now, I can see the marks that I have helped caused. She's still nervous, a bit shaky, but the confidence she has built up isn't all there. Even so, Hinata, my daughter still sits before us all listing to every word that is said.

The Gentle Hyuga. Something I've heard people call her. Seeing her all dressed up, I couldn't have agreed more. 'A single rose surrounded by a patch of thorns.'

You could tell she didn't belong in this clan. She was kind, caring, and she put others before herself.

Watching her grip the sleeves of her kimono, I don't see her as the young woman that she is, but as the small child she was. My eyes soften, remembering back when she would cling to me.

She wasn't born to be a ninja. Training harder than others, she proved she could do it.

'I was proud of her…'

"- these are the men we have chosen."

"You may choose which one you like the most." my words come out as a whisper.

Hinatas POV

My eyes quickly finds fathers. The look on his face is unreadable. Looking down at the pictures in front of me, I see the first man. Dark brown hair, deep blue eyes, and pale skin. He would be any girls dream guy.

'My choice.'

Slightly trembling, I pick up the papers and the pictures. Going through them, I'm sure everyone can hear my heart start to quicken.

Every one of them is the same as the first one. Their all attractive, completely wealthy, and have their own kind of power besides being next to rule in their family. This isn't what I want. I don't care about looks, money or power. None of that stuff matters. Their not who I want…

The feeling I have rises up for just a moment. Placing my hand over my heart, I feel it rise again. I don't know what it is or even how to describe it, but it's been showing up lately. I can feel it inside of me.

"Hinata? Are you alright?"

"Ah y-yes Lady Tsunade."

Ignoring the unknown feeling, I try to focus on the files.

The air is filled with tension, everyone's waiting for my answer. It doesn't help that I can feel their gazes fixed on me.

"Have you decide on one yet?" there's a hint of impatience in the Elders voice.

"I-I…"

'I can't do this.'

"Which one is it?"

Taking a breath, I try to regain my voice. "I can't choose." but it comes out almost a whisper.

"What!"

"You have to pick one."

"I can't choose… I don't want any of them. I pick none of them." my voice finally coming back. The unknown feeling getting stronger, like it agrees with my answer.

"Hiashi she can't do this! Do you know what that would do if the men and their families hear that she has turned them all down!"

Glancing up, I see father staring at me. He's surprised at my answer. To be honest, so was I.

"I can't do anything, this is under agreement. We can't force her to choose any of them." father turns to the Elder.

"Hiashis right. Hinata has to pick on her own free will." Tsunade looking at everyone.

"Since we can't change that part of our agreement, lets change another part."

'Change it?' a feeling of dread comes over me. The unknown feeling stays the same, unaffected by the shift of my emotions.

"Yes… If she doesn't decide on one, than she will be banished."

'Banished!' my eyes widening.

"No I won't agree to that." fathers voice is cold and hard.

"You don't have to. The others will though. You don't have a choice, I'm sorry Hiashi. If she wasn't your daughter it would be death instead. Lady Tsunade this is under our agreement and if she picks to be banished, then you will be needed to perform the jutsu."

"You can't actually be serious! Do you know what your saying!" she's furious.

If I wasn't shocked or trying to calm myself down, I would be to.

"Yes I do Lady Hokage. It's not like Hinata will really pick that choice."

Her eyes narrow dangerously at him, her grip tightens around the papers, instantly crumpling them.

"So what's your choice? Marriage or banishment."

His gaze is intimidating, there's power to it. The other Elders look at me expectedly.

Closing my eyes, 'I… no not banished, I couldn't do it.' the feeling shoots through me as if to remind me it's still there 'Marriage, that's something I don't want to do, not like this. It would be easier than to be banished. Still with banishment I could end up anywhere. Maybe somewhere better…' I felt the unknown feeling change, just for a moment it felt like… reassurance.

"L-lady Tsunade? If I choose b-banishment… where will I go?"

"No Hinata, you can't…" I hear my father whisper.

"Hinata wait no don't even think it!"

"W-where?"

"I wouldn't know where it would take you. This jutsu has hardly ever been used before…"

'So it's only a chance than…' the feeling of reassurance flows through me, but I'm scared. What if I choose wrong. I don't have great choices to choose from to begin with, but this is my life. If I go with this feeling something that feels right, then again its just a feeling… but if I go with it, then it would be banishment. To stay logical, it would be marriage. Which feels so wrong to me.

"I… choose banishment."

"You would rather be banished than to be married." disbelief is in the Elders voice. "Is that your choice?"

"Yes." looking over at father.

"Lady Tsunade, you know what you must do."

"Hinata are you sure?" she's giving me a chance to take my answer back.

I nod, not trusting myself to speak. I'll break, I can feel my eyes start to water.

"Shizune... Shizune!"

The door opens quickly "Yes."

"Have Hinata escorted down to the sealing room…"

"What Lady Tsunade b-"

"Just do it Shizune I'll be there in a moment."

"Hinata come with me." Shizune calls to me.

Standing up, I can feel all their eyes on me as I walk out the door. Following Shizune down the halls, the tears start to fall down my face.

"Hinata what happen in there?"

I can hear the concern in her voice, but I just can't bring myself to answer. She looks at me a few seconds more before turning away.

We make it down one hallway, where there is one door at the end, with two guards in front of it. Seeing Shizune, they open the door, looking me over as I passed them.

The door leads to a huge dark room. Each time Shizune lit a candle, I could see a little more of the room. Sealing room… the room where your questioned or more so tortured. Who knows what else happens in this room.

'This is where my decision leads me.'

Hearing the footsteps coming, I glance behind me. Tsunade and four Anbu Black Ops walk in. Showing them a picture, they walk into the middle of the room and start drawing the design.

The feeling inside me is starting to go crazy, like it's trying to get out.

"Lady Hokage. We're finished."

"Alright get into positions."

She watches as each ninja takes a point around the circle. Turning toward me "Hinata. Why did you choose this? I don't understand."

I make my way to the center, facing her "I… I just got a f-feeling. I can't explain it…"

"A feeling?"

Nodding, I close my eyes, waiting for her to start.

Pain spreads throughout my body, making me fall to the ground screaming. I can't move, it feels like my body is on fire, making it worse every time I do.

The pain starts to ebb away, but I still feel the fire.

I don't know how long I've been stuck in this pain, but it's like I'm falling.

I'll have the next one up as soon as I can. It won't take as long as this one did. But the next one is where Hinata and Jake finally find each other. = ]