Probably the final chapter of this story but if I do get something to add, I'll put it in, don't worry. Thanks to the people who left me reviews and to those who have this in their Story Favorites/Alerts. It's so touching, seriously.

Disclaim: I am proudly announcing that Naruto is not mine but this story is mine!

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"Get out of my way! Move it! Excuse me!"

Tenten was frantically running through the Leaf Hospital after the Hokage called for her to tell her the news.

Her eyes were red and teary from the crying she'd stifle. She bit her lip hard to keep any bawling from happening. And she was praying even harder so that by the time she arrives, Neji would still be alive.

Tenten recalled each word from the Hokage, Naruto, as she ran like her life depended on it:

"What do you mean he's home unfortunately? How is his homecoming an unfortunate event?" Tenten screamed.

The Hokage bowed his head and muttered, "I'm afraid that Neji's death threat was carried out…"

Her whole world turned black, "No…" she whispered, "…He's… He's dead?!"

Lord Hokage Naruto shook his head and explained, "An assassin was sent to kill him three nights ago. There was bloodshed from both Neji and the assassin but only the assassin died."

"How did this happen?" Tenten demanded that someone answer her.

The Hokage sat back and replied, "I'm not quite sure. Details of the attack aren't present in the report since there are no witnesses. Neji's state is slightly critical, they say…"

"Slightly?" Tenten emphasized each syllable, "According to the report I read, he has slices on his arms, a deep cut near his throat and deadly poison running in his veins. Is that just slightly critical?"

"Calm down, Tenten," the Hokage said, "The medical ninjas are doing all they can! They can't promise any good results, though…"

Furious, Tenten ran out of the office, rushing to the Leaf Hospital.

'He has to be alright!' she thought continuously.

Her feet were numb from the tiring run across the village and it seemed like it took her years to reach the place.

Once she reached the third floor, she approached a medical ninja and asked, "Where is Hyuga Neji confined?"

The medical ninja pointed to the last room at the end of the hall and added,

"He's at Room 312 under the care of Uchiha Sakura (A/C: I'm sorry, I just can't help it. I'm a SasuSaku fan. Apologies to those who aren't)."

Hastily, Tenten nodded in thanks and began running towards the direction of Room 312.

When she finally got there, she pushed the door open without even bothering to turn the knob and yelled, "Neji!"

One of the door's hinges flew off (something that will come out of the Hospital Bill), landing onto the lap of the patient on the cot with a light tap.

Sakura, who was writing observations on the patient gave her an amused look as she said, "Don't worry, Tenten. Neji's going to be fine."

With that, Tenten turned to the man who was seated upright on the cot, "Neji?" she managed to say.

Neji, the patient, smiled back at her and greeted, "Tenten!"

Her tears rolled down her flushed cheeks, "You're back!" she cried. At that, she flung her arms around him and sobbed on his shoulder.

"Hey, easy, Tenten…" Neji comforted her by hugging her back, "You heard Sakura; I'm going to be alright."

Hiccupping and sniffling, Tenten just nodded like a child as she kept on holding on to Neji.

Sakura decided to say something regarding Neji's condition while the moment was going on, "Well," she muttered, clearing her throat, "It seems that his bruises and blisters weren't that serious. We already took care of the slash near his neck and it'll be completely healed in maybe less than a week. Lady Hinata, being a medical ninja herself, did her part on expelling some of the poison in his blood so rest assured, there's nothing to worry about. In fact, Neji can be released from the hospital in a matter of weeks."

With the final word, Tenten's happiness was flowing out. She turned to Neji and said, "I'm so glad you're home and soon, you'll be okay."

Neji nodded and replied, "I'm just glad that we're back together."

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Quite some time after all that…

"You'll be home before 5?" Tenten expectantly asked.

Chuckling, Neji answered, "It's just a mission, Tenten. I won't take long."

Tenten teasingly pinched his cheek saying, "You'd better. I don't want to be alone in the house again. I had enough of that when you went to the Land of Mists."

Neji raised his brows and just waved good-bye, "Don't worry, Tenten. I'll be home by 4, promise!"

Tenten waved back and called out, "No! I want you home by 3!"

Rolling his eyes jokingly, Neji said, "Tenten! Four!"

Tenten shook her head, "Be home by 3 this afternoon! Remember to bring home cookies for me, by the way!"

His eyes grew, "Cookies?" he said, baffled.

"Yeah," Tenten's eyes twinkled as a smile crept across her face, "I'm craving, remember, Honey?"

"Oh, yeah…" Neji trailed off.

Tenten again demanded, "Home by 3?"

"Gotcha!" Neji finally admitted defeat.

'Man…' Neji thought in his head, 'I'm gonna be a father…'

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There you go. I'm accepting any requests to act as a sequel's main storyline so submit a review for any requests. Thanks!