"What'd I miss" Akamaru said as He came back from Neji's kitchen and sat next to Tenten on the couch.
"Nothing much, they've been at it for about 15 minutes. I think I'm getting margarine." The female demon replied as the White demon got comfortable.
The Hyuuga had returned safe and sound, but the second he walked in the door Lee and Neji had been arguing.
"You could've been raped or something, and nobody would have known you where even gone! " The black haired male yelled as the long haired brunette's eye brow twitched.
"What am I, a six year old? Lee I know how to take care of myself, I've been doing fine for 19 years now"
"I'm only trying to keep you safe!" Lee yelled as his hands shook slightly. Neji rolled his eyes. "You can't protect me from everything Lee. I need to be able to fend for myself."
Kiba rubbing his temples, trying to relieve the stress that had built up from all the yelling.
"You know damn well what I warned you about on the phone and you completely ignored me!"The Hyuuga froze; eyes refusing to lock with the Black haired male's glaring ones.
"Lee, what did you tell Neji?" Tenten asked suspiciously. Had the black haired male told the Hyuuga something he shouldn't have.
"Neji let's talk in private" Lee grabbed the long haired brunette's hand leading him back into the hyuuga's bed room. He quickly locked the door and sighed frustrated.
"On the phone, you had said something about my father. You said he wasn't killed by human's…"
Neji's eyes stared at the floor and his chest tightened at the thought of his deceased father. He father had passed away when Neji was four. His uncle had always told him he was caught in a hit-n-run. But now…he didn't know what to think.
"Your mother had…special relations with a very powerful group of demons. When she married your father, they didn't except it. She only lived long enough to give birth to you and send your father off running, before she was killed." Lee stated as he walked closer to the Hyuuga.
Neji let a choking kind of sound escape his mouth. Another sob, followed by tears running down his face.
He hated himself when he cried, he always did. It made him feel weak.
The black haired male wrapped his arms around the Hyuuga, letting him cry into his chest. Lee stroked Neji's head softly.
"It's ok, Neji…" The long haired brunette gripped the taller male's shirt and sobbed into it, leaving wet marks from his tears.
"…" Lee couldn't make out what the Hyuuga had said. "What?"
Neji's arms shook slightly, he knew he didn't want to hear the answer to this but he needed to know.
"How…H-How did my f-father….?" Lee didn't answer he just tightened his hold on Neji, cradling the Hyuuga in his arms. As if, if he were to let go the long haired brunette would break in half.
"I-I can't tell you…" He whispered softly, with a sad tone in his voice. "Why…?"
Neji voice was muffled slightly by Lee's hug. The black haired male was very still and quiet, as if thinking if he should answer or not.
"I-I couldn't bear to see you hurt more than you already are…." The Hyuuga let out a sad, softly laugh.
"Y-You make it sound like we're lovers…" Lee arms tightened again and he said into Neji ear.
"That's because I'm in love with you…"
~*~*~*~*~*~
Shibi ran an old wrinkled hand through his crimson red hair, making sure he didn't mess up the feathers hanging from it.
"Shibi-Sama?" Ino walked in with a clip board in her hands. The fourth demon lord looked up and replied. "What is it Ino-chan?"
"Nanabi-Sama and Gobi-Sama requested for you in Lord Shukaku's quarters. Nanabi-Sama words were quote: "Tell him we have chocolate cake from the human world that should get him in here fast" end quote."
Shibi chuckled softly and said standing up, sliding his robe on. "Alright, I'll be back in a bit. Leave my work on my desk; I'll do when I get back."
"Yes, sir" Ino bowed her head and walked out of the room, her blonde pony-tail bouncing behind her.
Shibi let his smile fall and practically ran to Shukaku's room.
Cake is code for Hybrid, chocolate…I can't remember. But they said they had Chocolate cake from the human world. Meaning they must have found another Hybrid.
"Shukaku-Sama" He called as he opened the door and rushed inside. Shukaku sat in a large chair running a brush threw Gaara's short red hair.
If I didn't know any better I'd say Shukaku takes the word Pet to a whole new level.
"Gaara-kun, go to your room. I have business to attend to." The Hybrid nodded and walked out the door and down the hall.
"We've found another one." Nanabi stated as he brought up a picture on the projector.
"Has He found out yet?" Gobi asked studying the strange looking boy; he had pale skin and whiteish blue hair. Purple eyes to complement the razor sharp teeth.
"Not that we know of, the Hybrid's name is Suigetsu. He was last seen in the human world in a town called Suna." Nanabi replied, turning off the projector.
Shukaku drummed his fingers on the table. "I want Gobi to send a demon to retrieve him and get him to agree to come here, and I want Nanabi to send some on to get rid of him."
Nanabi froze and looked worried at Shibi, who returned the look.
"But…Shukaku-Sama…won't Kyuubi-"
Shukaku cut them off and ordered "You have your orders, when the time comes I will deal with Kyuubi."
The three walked out, leaving the first demon lord to himself. The red haired Hybrid walked back in and stood next to Shukaku.
"Shukaku-Sama" The larger male raised an eye brow at his pet. Gaara placed something clear; almost see through on the table.
"It's finished" Shukaku smirked and patted the Hybrids head. "Good work, Gaara-kun"
~*~*~*~*~*
Neji stood in shock as the older male continued to hold him close. "B-But, Sakura-San…?"
"It's a lies, Sakura knew how I felt about you and agreed to go along with it." The Hyuuga gripped Lee's shirt again.
"Why?"
"If you thought I was only interested in you as a friend, I could get closer to you." The black haired male shut his eyes softly and whispered, sounding on the break of tears.
"I got angry and yelled at you…I'm sorry…I-I just can't let them hurt you…"
Neji blinked confused but felt Lee's head fall to his shoulder and decided not to push the subject any more.
The taller male let soft light tears fall onto the Hyuuga's shirt.
The long haired brunette froze and tensed as his best friend's words came out, sob shaken.
"Neji…I love you"
~*~*~*~*~
"Nii-chan" The short, spiky haired preteen whined as he walked down a long empty road. A large scarf he wore around his neck almost touched the ground as it swayed with his steps.
"What, Konohamaru?" The taller blonde replied slightly annoyed. He wore a large black and orange coat, hanging past his knees.
"Who's this new guy we're looking for again?" Konohamaru asked placing his hands behind his head.
"Dunno his first name, but word from boss is it's a Hyuuga."
"Really, you wouldn't expect to find a Hybrid among the Hyuuga." The blonde nodded as a wind blew passed them, his yellow locks flying, making a think black and red dog collar that hung around his neck visible.