Sorry I took so long! Here you go, a nice long one. I hope you like!


"Well now, that certainly is an interesting story, Hinata. Very creative, did you make it up yourself? " the principal Mrs. Crosswire, asked Hinata, her swamp green eyes flashing. Hinata shook her head violently, sending her blue hair cascading around her head like it was caught in some nvisible wind.

"No, I didn't make it up 'cause it's true!" Mrs. Crosswire waggled a plump finger at her.

"Now Hinata, we don't use "cauze" here at this school. Say it righ tdear: because," she corrected, her thick uni-brow looking like a furry caterpiller moving across her shiny forehead as she furrowed it in frustration. Hinata fought back a shudder as she ignored this and tried again.

"Please, ! I need yo to believe me! Lives are in danger here! I swear I'm telling the truth!" Mrs. Crosswire's amused smile disapeared, replace by a thin frown.

"Hinata, I'm very sorry"- Hinata noted with saddness that she didn't sound sorry at all- "but this is completely ridiculos. And you are know for your… exaggerative imagination."
Hinata felt like crying. She knew what Mrs. Crosswire was going to say before she said it. She never should have come in the first place. It was usless of her to even try.

"Hinata, why don't you go to your room and relax. Do some homework and take your mind of this silly idea. Perhaps you simply dreamed it up. I know how real dreams can seem, dear. I'm sure your mind is just playing a trick on you." Mrs. Crosswire said it so soothingly and convincinly that for a second Hinata thought that maybe it was just a dream after all. She knew what she had heard though. She thanked Mrs. Crosswire for her time and mubled an apology. Hinata left the office and shuffeled through the courtyard in the direction of the girls dorm.

"Fine," she said to herself. "If no one willl protect the school I will protect it myself!" She looked down at her small frame. "But that guy was really huge! How am I going to do this alone?" She was pullled from her thoughts when she heard when she heard a very voice chattering nearby. Hinata looked up and saw about six boys hanging around a bench laughing and joking. One of the boys was Naruto. Her dorm was past the bench so she would have to walk past it to reach her distnaton. Her heart stopped at the very thought of going past her crush. I can do this! Just act normal and don't trip!

She concentrated so hard on looking forward and not losing her footing that she didn't notice a branch that was sticking out of a bush she was passing. She was speed walking, trying to put as much distance between herself and boys as possible, and when the branch hit her at the ankles her momentum didn't give her enough time to stop. She threw her hands out in front of her face as she fell.

Before she could reach the ground however, s strong pair of hands gripped her around the waist. The person who these hands belonged to hoisted the embarrassed and surprised girl up so she was once again vertical. Without leaving the person's grasp she turned around to face her rescuer. The blueette blushed as her eyes went wide with shock. The person who had saved her and was none beaming proudly at her was none other then Naruto. Hinata suddenly felt all warm and bubbly inside. His hands were still around her waist making her feel this happy and fuzzy feeling.

"You alright, Hinata?" The bubbly feeling disappeared instantly as Naruto removed his hands. Hinata stood there with a confused expression on her face. When did Naruto get so strong? She dizzily tipped her head toward Naruto and looked at his face. Naruto was still grinning at her, looking very proud of himself. Hinata stiffened in shock as her heart flipped over in her chest. "Are you hurt Hinata?" Naruto asked her worriedly, his bright smile dimming a bit.

"Oh, no. Um, thanks. Thanks... a ton for like catching me. I'm like, okay." Hinata grimaced as her words slurred. She sounded like such a loser! How could she trip when she was trying so hard not to! Now all of the boys were starring at her like she some extra-terrestrial being. She felt the heat return to her cheeks.

"Ah, well, erm.. Bye! Thanks again!" Hinata flashed a brief and bashful smile before turning and walking in the direction of the girl's dorm. She hurried out of hear-shot of the boys. Hinata quietly but fiercely swore at her clumsiness. Now he's going to think that I'm just a clumsy moron! How could I trip like that!?

Hinata clenched her teeth and resisted the urge to run back to safety of her dorm. Instead, she kept a steady pace and was soon back in her own dorm. She leaned on the door, her back pressed up against the dark wood. She exhaled noisily then pulled her hand behind her locked the door. She wasn't in the mood for any visitors today.

Hinata ran a stiff hand through her blue locks, deep in thought. Absent mindedly she pushed herself off the door and moved over to sit on her bed.

"How on Earth am I going to able to fight such a big man?" the blue-haired girl muttered this to herself as she unconcisely twisted her hands together in worry. "Well, first let's think of my strengths. I'm pretty smart. And I took a few years of tai-kwon do so I could punch or kick someone if I needed to. I might be able to block a few attacks if they were going slow enough. Granted, I haven't seen Zac Medley in battle yet but I can imagine he uses sheer force in his attacks. Hopefully nothing too complex. What else am I good at? Checkers… and cooking, I don't think those talents are going to help me though. Um, I'm good at swimming…"

Hinata sat on her bed for a long time, trying her best to brainstorm but not coming up with any ideas. Soon the sky began to grow dark. Feeling hopeless and depressed, Hinata looked up at the clock on her desk. It read 8:32.

"Ugggghhhh!!!!" Hinata let out a frustrated moan at the time that had slipped away. She hadn't even come up with any halfway decent ideas. Zac Medley would be there at 10:15! She had no time to waste. The young girl closed her eyes and focused on breathing deeply, in and out. From behind her closed eyes she could feel the room suddenly get brighter. What? The small girl opened her eyes. A gasp emitted form her mouth as her eyes widened. There. N the middle of her room was the most beautiful woman Hinata had ever seen.

The woman's hair was a pale blonde color at first but when Hinata looked closer she saw that it was actually snow white like her skin and clothes. She was dressed fully in white robes that reached the floor. Her skin was so pale that it was hard to tell what was her skin and what were her clothes. The only color on the woman was her red lips and her startlingly blue eyes. The woman was thin and tall with an exceedingly beautiful face. A small smile graced the woman's thin lips.

"Hinata" she seemed to whisper in a honey-sweet voice. Hinata wanted to ask her who she was but she was frozen in shock and amazement. She didn't need to ask though as the woman introduced herself.

"I am Eve. Surely you are wondering why I am here, how I got here and how I know your name. I am a guardian angel."

"A-angel?"

"Yes. I am here because of Zac Medley." Realization struck her. Of course, this woman was here to help her with Zac Medley! "I am sure you are aware of this but Zac Medley needs to be stopped." Hinata nodded ferverently. "I am afraid that I need your help."

"M-me?" Hinata asked. This all seemed so unreal. The girl struggled to get a hold of her emotions.
The woman nodded and continued. "I can not fight Zac Medley. That is why I need you. You are wondering why you exactly? Well despite what you may think, you are a very strong and brave girl Hinata. You think you are weak and helpless. Perhaps you may not be physically strong but I can help you with that. The woman walked forward and for the first time, Hinata noticed that she was holding something. A delicate masquerade mask was in her hands. She held the elegant mask out to Hinata. Hinata gingerly fingered the mask. It was made of white fabric. The holes for eyes and the perimeter of the mask were framed by blue and silver lace. The blue-head marveled at fancy ball mask. Eve guided Hinata over to her full length mirror. The glowing woman positioned Hinata facing the mirror then gently put the masquerade mask on her.

Instantly a bright glow encased Hinata and she felt a tingling sensation start in her toes then rise all the way up to her head. Her eyes closed briefly and when she opened them she was shocked to see someone else in the mirror. The figure before her was wearing the mask, but the similarities stopped there. This person was wearing a blue and white leotard with white tights and blue ballet slippers. The top of the leotard was heart shaped with spaghetti straps. The bottom was covered by a thin, airy and flimsy fabric skirt. Her blue hair was no longer blue but white, just like Eve's hair. It was pilled in a fancy up-do with white and blue flowers dotting it. The outfit altogether gave her the look of a prima donna or a ballet star. Hinata momentarily forgot about Eve until she started talking to her.

"This outfit is not just for show. It has special powers too." Noticing Hinata awed and suspicious glance she nodded and continued. "This mask gives you the abilities that you lack most. Do you know what they are?"

Hinata thought for a moment before answering. "Strength and gracefulness?" Eve smiled and nodded.

"Right dear. These should help you when you confront Zac Medley." Hinata had temporarily forgotten about him. Her excited mood instantly disappeared replaced by fear and uneasiness. "I sense that you are still very warry. I must go now but even though I will not be there you will not be alone." With a smile she was gone. What does that mean? Hinata removed her mask and in a moment of blinging light she was plain old Hinata again. The girl stared down at the mask in her hand, silently contemplating. She glanced at the clock again. 8:56. Good, I still have some time. Maybe I should go outside and test my news powers for a while? Hinata was surprized by her calmness. She supposed she had already had too many impossibles happen to her today so nothing could shock her.

In a few minutes she was creeping downstairs. It wasn't time for lock-up yet but she didn't want anyone to see her. It would be bad if someone saw her go out and then not coming back in. Her mask was in her deep jaket pocket. She had made it outside and was creeping behind the tall bushes when she heard people walking in her direction. She couldn't make out the words but she reconized the voices as Naruto's friends. The very same friends he had been with this afternoon. One quick glance up told her that Naruto wasn't among them. Hinata briefly wondered why. She crouched silently in the bushes as she waited for them to pass her. They were close enough now that she could make out what they were saying.

"So, Gaara, you never told us you had a girlfriend!" Hinata knew this voice belonged to a boy one year older than her named Kankuro.

"Yeah! Why have you been keeping secrets from us man!?" This was a boy her age named Kiba.

"It isn't any of your buisness." Finally Gaara spoke up, sounding embaressed.

"Come on, dude! Tell us what her name is! We're your best budds!"

"Yeah, Kankuro's right! Come on! We won't tell anyone! Who's the lucky lady?"

"..." Gaara was silent for moment. "Lee."

"…………."
Hinata clamped a hand over her mouth and bit down on her finger to restrain herself from laughing. She waited untill the boys had got far enough away from her before bursting into a hysterical fit of laughter.


Sorry if this seems a little rushed, but my story is so long I didn't want to drag it out anymore! PM me if you have any questions or put it in the comments.