Sorry, haven't uploaded in a long time. This chapter will only have Hinata and Sakura because it would have been too long if I put in Ino and Tenten. I'll try to upload probably in a couple of weeks. No promises though. Well, enjoy.
Disclaimer: I don't own Naruto, Ppl.
Sakura
A nine year old Sakura was seen skipping home after getting an A plus on another one of her school projects, eager to show her parents the project that she worked so hard on.
You should calm down!
Why should I? You, as my inner, should understand why I'm like this.
Yes, I understand, you baka! I'm just saying that you should CHILL...jeez...
Your annoying. When are you gonna leave?
Whenever you don't need me anymore. When you are able to stand on your own two feet without help and whenever I think I'm done annoying you. Don't worry I hate this as much as you do, since I'm you.
I don't need you now and I can stand on my own two feet. I am standing on my own two feet right if you haven't noticed.
Whatever, idiot!
You just called yourself an baka, baka!
You, as an outer, is-
"SAKURA!" A ten year old Tenten came skidding past her, crashing into a - crash-...pole...
"Jeez, Tenten. Your a year older than us but sometimes I think you're the youngest." A voice behind Tenten said.
"Ino-chan... A-are you o-okay, Tenten?" Hinata asked, appearing out of no where.
"I'm fine," Tenten replied her voice slightly muffled.
"So, Bun-chan, Hina-chan, forehead, how was your day? Do you want to do something on this lovely day?"
"Don't jinx the beautiful day, Ino-pig. It might rain." Tenten said, rubbing her head.
"Hmmp! Whatever, I was just being optimistic . Besides I have somewhere I have to be."
"I-ino? I'm sure Tenten-chan didn't m-mean it."
"I know she didn't. That's just her daily response to life. Pessimistic person, she always has to be negative.." The others watched as the girl walked-no-strutted away from them.
"Well, I have to go too," Sakura said after a while,holding her project up, "I wanna show my mommy and daddy this. I'm sure they'll be proud!"
"Huh...I don't remember doing this last year...what teacher do you have?" Tenten said looking over it.
"Iruka-sensei. By the way, Hina-chan, what did you get on it?" Sakura turned to the shy girl.
"A-an A plus."
"Yay! That means you can show it your dad and he'll be sooooo proud of you. Weren't there only six A pluses in the whole class?"
"Hai..."
"So who was the other four?" Tenten asked, her eyes swiveling back and forth from Sakura to Hinata.
"Sasuke Uchiha," Sakura blushed as she said his name.
"Sh-shikamaru N-nara and Sh-shino Aburame."
"Shikamaru? Sasuke? aren't those the kids who..."
"Yes, the b-boys with Neji-nii-san."
"I don't get why Shikamaru would do his work, though. He's too lazy." Tenten put her hand to her chin and did a thinking pose.
"Ino made him do it
"Who's the last one?"
"I-Ino-chan."
"Ino! Are you serious? Tell me the world isn't ending!"
"I know it's suprising, isn't it?"
"G-guys!"
"Chill Hina-chan."
"But..."
"We know Ino's smart and observant, but she prefers to use her brain on stupid stuff, like which style is going to be in style next season."
"Sakura-chan..."
"Oh...well, whatever. I have to say goodbye to Anko-sensei. Bye," with that Tenten ran away from them.
"Well, would you like me to accompany you?"
"No n-need S-sakura-chan! I bet your e-eager to show it to your parents."
"Are you sure? I have time," Sakura insisted.
"No, Sakura-chan. Go show your parents your A plus." Sakura couldn't help but notice that Hinata didn't stutter at all.
"But..."
"Sakura-chan," Hinata quietly but sternly, her face impassive.
"H-hai!" Sakura was scared of this Hinata. Her Hyuga face was scarier than her father's and Sakura knew that Hinata was a smart girl who could and would probably torture boys who would tease her friends. She would probably do it with a gentle smile. Scary...
Imagine what would happen when she snaps...
Uh...No thanks...I don't have a death wish.
Well, think about it. Would she yell and throw a tantrum? Or would she give her most gentlest and most innocent smile and then Juken the victim to the moon? Ooh, I can't wait!
No comment...
Whatever...pay attention.
Sakura snapped back just as Hinata spoke.
"Good," her face relaxing into a gentle smile. "Well, goodbye, Sakura-chan," she said, walking away.
Sakura looked at her back for a moment then started walking home and before she knew it, she was standing right in front of the door. Then she remembered what Iruka-sensei had taught them. How to mask your chakra. After struggling for a second, she did it. Opening the door quietly, she went in.
She could hear voices from the kitchen so she leaned against the door to listen.
"... have to tell her, Hitomi. She deserves the truth! If she knows the truth, she can go!" Sakura recognized her father's voice.
"No! Kenta, what's wrong with you? Sakura is our child now!"
"No, she is a mission, and it's as simple as that. She cannot and will not replaced Noriko. That girl will never replace our daughter..."
"Ken-" Sakura's mother began, but froze when she heard a small gasp from Sakura.
"Sakura?" She asked hesitantly, opening the door that created a barrier between them.
How ironic. The door-no the wall that we can never get past. Now it makes sense. We aren't their child, just a mission they have to do. The way Father looks at us and won't hug us or show any emotion at all. Mother was lying, they don't love us.
No...no...no...this has to be dream. They have to be joking. I-I don't understand.
Sakura...
"Sakura..."
"Mom? Is it true? Please tell me it was a joke," Sakura pleaded, her eyes brimming with tears.
The red haired woman turned to the brown haired man for assistance, but he just looked back at her, ignoring the sniveling girl.
"Kenta..." The woman started, but he ignored her and abruptly stood up. He walked towards the stairs, without giving the two females a second glance.
"Sakura...I-I'm sorry..." She said, reaching out to Sakura. The girl backed away from the woman's grasp, whispering, "You were lying to me. The whole time. My whole life, I was with my 'parents', who looked at me as a mission."
"No, Sakura! We love you! We aren't like that and we n-never looked at you as a mission!"
"Stop. Please, stop. If-if you ever loved me, then you would've told me the truth! If you do love me, please tell me the truth!" Sakura's eyes were now hidden behind her bangs.
"I-It's true that we're not blood related, but we love like our own daughter. Pl-please understand that, sweetheart."
Sakura just turned and ran.
"Sakura, where are you going?"
Sakura didn't answer but continued to run. Kenta watched Sakura trip and get back up till she was out of sight.
...
Hinata
"Hinata-sama! There you are!" Hinata's guardian, Ko, yelled. He hurried toward the run downed meadow that she used to always go to with her family to have a picnic. Unfortunately that will never happen again, her mother was gone and her father had changed into a man that favored power over love. Ko's barely audible footstep on the autumn leaves told her that he would be behind her after a couple more steps.
Hinata inwardly sighed, knowing that it was time to go back to the Hyuga compound. Her private time was over.
"Hinata-sama? Is there anything wrong?" Ko's worried voice drifted to her over the autumn breeze.
"No, it's nothing, Ko. Let us go, we are, no doubt, making them wait." Hinata stood up from her curled up position and grabbed Ko's outstretched hand.
Hinata stole glances at the happy families every once in awhile as they walked throughout Konoha. Hinata felt envious towards the other kids who had a complete and loving family.
"Hinata-sama, if you ask your father, I'm sure he will go with you to the parent conference with Iruka-senpai tomorrow," Ko said, looking at Hinata and patting her head affectionately.
Hope filled Hinata's eyes and Ko suddenly felt guilty for giving her hope.
Within a few minutes later, they were taking off their shoes and coats, and opening the door to the dojo. When they entered, Hanabi and Hiashi Hyuga sat formally, their face expressionless.
"You're late." Hiashi's voice was sharp, causing her to flinch, "What do you have to say for yourself?"
"Umm...F-father-"
"She was talking to Iruka-senpai, Hiashi-sama." Ko interrupted her.
"What for? Has her grades dropped?" Hiashi's eyes narrowed at her.
"No Hiashi-sama. On the contrary, he wants to have a conference with you about her advanced studies in the class. She's one of the top students in her-"
"One of the top...," Hiashi repeated slowly. " You mean she is not the first?" Her father's voice was the same tone. It didn't rise nor did it lower. It was an act of indifference but she knew what he was thinking about.
Hinata's head lowered after she met Hanabi's blank gaze. Hinata knew that she wasn't a good heiress but now her father thought that she's had common intelligence. It was humiliating, and it was no doubt that she had once again disappointed her clan...her father.
Ko silently cursed himself for making that error, and the clan for having such high standards. "Hiashi-sama-"
"Ko, go to the conference. I refuse to talk about something shameful to others. Besides, I have a clan meeting to attend." He said stiffly, sparing a glance at Hinata.
Ko looked at HInata apologetically when she lifted her head up to meet his. Then she smiled slightly and gave a signal that indicated for him to stop. He nodded slightly as to not draw Hiashi's or Hanabi's attention.
"Hinata."
Hinata turned to her father and met his eyes, then quickly averted her eyes, "Yes, Father?"
"Instead of discussing pointless subjects, start sparring Hanabi." He then sat as Hanabi stood up. Ko watched Hinata and Hanabi approach each other, halt, and settled in their Juken stances. At first no one moved, until Hanabi moved towards Hinata. She took her raised right hand and swung it toward Hinata. It continued on like that.
Hit.
Block.
Hit.
Block.
Hit.
Block.
The spar officially started when Hanabi activated her Byakugan. It was a blur afterward the activation of the girls' kekkei genkai. The only indication of the spar's end was only visible after about ten minutes into the spar. Without the Byakugan, Ko couldn't see anything but he knew that Hinata was hurt. He could always tell when Hinata was hurt, whether it was physical or emotional hurt. He knew.
"Stop." Hiashi's voice cut through the air, causing the girls to pause.
Hinata was covered in bruises and small amounts of blood while only a few cuts marred Hanabi.
"Hinata, you have ignored your training, and your academics far enough. You can't even lay a proper hit on your sister. You'll be training with your cousin for the next two weeks. If I you fail to get a proper hit on your sister on your next spar, you'll be confined to your quarters, You won't be able to see your friends for an appropriate amount of time till you become the proper heiress of this clan."
Hinata and Hanabi straightened and they both bowed to each other.
Ko noticed that Hinata seemed to be in a trance after listening to her father. Her eyes were glassy, and slightly dull.
"Hanabi, let's go." He walked toward the door and Hanabi followed him.
"Once they were out the door, Hinata snapped out of her trance and began to blush and fidget.
"Gomen. I'll do better. I'll try." Hinata looked at her feet then at her hands.
"It's okay, Hime. You'll get better."
"Hai..." Hinata's voice sounded distant.
"Hime?"
"Yes...?"
"Let's get tea." Ko started to stand.
"No. I'll get it, Ko. I insist." Hinata ran out before Ko could protest.
Hinata ran to the kitchen but stopped when she heard a voice and looked inside the kitchen.
"Neji, Hanabi, your private training with me will start soon so I warn you to be prepared. Oh, and Hanabi, I've set up a private instructor that will teach you on the arts of taijutsu when you turn five. Consider it as a birthday present from me. Neji, I will personally instruct you with your Byakugan when Hanabi is busy with her taijutsu." Her father's voice drifted to her. It was indifferent and cold, so cold it made her shiver slighty.
Hinata was shocked that her father would let Hanabi, who was at a tender age of four, was going to train with a stranger that she almost gasped.
"What about onee-chan?" Hanabi asked, her eyes confused.
"...She's will train with Ko," he replied.
"But..." Hanabi looked at Neji, who was staring directly at a shocked Hinata.
"She cannot beat a four year old,thus she does not deserve to train with elites when she does not even know her basics. Now if you may, I'd like to train, Hiashi-sama." Her father nodded and he stood up and walked towards her. Towards the door. He opened it and walked past her, but he paused to say, "You do not deserved to be heir, Hinata-sama."
Hinata didn't reply as he walked away but looked forward.
"Hinata-nee-chan," Hanabi called out to her as she spotted Hinata frozen by the door.
"Hinata," her father said, stiffly, "Hyuugas do not eavesdrop on others."
"H-hai, Father. I just came to get tea."
"As I predicted. Let's go, Hinabi." Hiashi stood up and left.
"Onee-chan?" Hinabi looked at her, expectantly.
"Go, Hinabi, I'll see you later."
" Hinata-nee-chan..." Hanabi looked sad, but trudged after their father.
Hinata stood at the kitchen, not moving. Then she began to prepare the tea with shaking hands. After pouring a cup of tea for Ko, she began to walk back, her eyes hiden.
"Hinata-sama?" Ko looked at her petite form.
"Ko, I apologize but I cannot join you in drinking tea. Gomen." She bowed low, then turned and walked back.
"Hinata-sama?" Ko began to stand up but Hinata started to run.
"Hinata-sama!" Ko was suprised as she opened the door and slammed it.
Neji was walking into the compound to get one his scrolls when he saw Hinata run past him with tears in her eyes.
He paused and watched her run out, his face impassive. Then he turned back around and continued to walk to his room.
Okay, Neji's mean here but ya know...
Tenten was kinda harder to write, but I'm done! Now its Ino's turn.
Their parts will be together and then the next other chapters will be what happened and then there's going to be a time skip.
Well, I hoped you liked it and review!