a/n: Ohayo minna-san! Thank you for reading my fic...Arigato-gozaimasu ta! I am here to post another chapter...checked and rechecked after eating a burgersteak at Jollibee...hihihihi...now people I know you all want to see some action...(perverted me talking) so i kinda wanted to put some lemon in this chappie...hell i dont really think you want to read about me blabbing so please just go on and enjoy!

Disclaimer: Heck! Can you even imagine me owning Naruto? That's insane!


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Blood in Suna

Chapter 7: Departed

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He sighed, breathing in her sweet scent of lavender. Cold restless hands traveling her warm, almost feverish skin.

"Neji..." he heard her sigh his name. Legs straddling him in place. He could feel the smoothness of her silky thighs wrapped tightly around his waist as he rode her.

Oh glorious sheets with their magnificent softness. Tender kisses coupled with heated touch, burning lips as they grazed his skin. Pure bliss shared inside the four walled quarters of their room. He could feel the gates of his cage inching open as he pushed inside of her. Each thrust deeper than the last, quicker, with a much darker need.

She was his...his...his...

"Ahh...ahh..."

He kissed her parted lips, hear her moan in time with the grinding of their hips. Hinata broke away to gasp for air. He could feel the building tremor inside of her. Getting tighter each time he pushed. He was nearing the edge himself.

Hinata touched the side of his face, brushed away a few strands of his hair. Her hips arching to meet in time with his , wanting him deeper, yearning for more.

Her head thrown back, showing her neck for his better access, he bit it tenderly then kissed the spot as he pushed one last time, his final thrust, feeling her release in time with his. The world flashed in pure white pleasure before cascading into a thousand colors leaving tear streaks on his Hinata's cheeks. He kissed them one by one, whispering words of comfort and promises, knowing all too well they will never be...but he says them anyway for he hoped against all hope that they could be.

Slowly he moved off of her to lie on his back, breaking their intimate tried to reach for her beside him only to realize...

She wasn't there...

3:30am

The digital clock's luminous numbers seemed to blaze in the darkness of his room.

A dream...

Twas just a dream...

He buried his face against the softness of his pillow, hoping he could just forget to breath and drown himself there.

He was going crazy...this was lunacy...He was going insane.

Hinata...

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Shock would be an understatement...she was petrified. She never realized how Gaara's intrusion could cause such effect on her.. He brought out out something that was completely foreign and she didn't like it... It made her feel vulnerable. She slumped back against the door afraid that someone might walk in and see her staring in space with that dumb look on her face.

The pain was slowly ebbing. She tried to touch it...pressing a gently hand between her legs. She felt her cheeks flushed as she remembered him fondling her there...Nobody has ever touched her that way before...not even Neji.

She drew her knees up and hugged them tight. She was scared. For the first time since their betrothal she was terrified of her fiancée... and the things he was capable of doing to her...

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It was already four in the morning and Hinata along with two luggages, which contains her earthly belongings, waited at the grounds of the Hyuuga compound. Looking at it she realized she own so little. No wonder they think she was weak, they provided her everything and made her too dependent. Now that she was leaving she can see just how little did she had.

A few minutes later Neji appeared, followed closely by Hanabi and her father. Hinata didn't dare to look at them. She couldn't stand to look at her sister holding Neji's arm so tightly as they approached her. Seeing them would only fuel her imagination.

Her father moved towards her. He placed a hand on her shoulder as they watch Gaara, his two other siblings and his two escorts emerged from the shadows.

"Ohayo-gozaimasu, Kazagake-sama." Hiashi greeted him formally.

"Aa." He responded to him but his eyes stared at Hinata. He could feel her cowering, he could sense her fear.

"Hinata will go with you now. I trust you'll take good care of my daughter." he paused and squeezed her shoulder. "We'll look forward to your wedding a month from now."

"Aa." another impatient reply. But the head of the Hyuuga clan didn't mind it. It was obvious he cant wait to get out of there.

The party was starting to leave. Hinata picked up one of her luggages when Neji came and offered to carry them for her. She was reluctant at first but seeing the look on his face she decided to obliged, knowing all too well she wont win a battle of wills against him.

One of the escorts also came to help with the other luggage. She smiled and handed it to him before mouthing "Thanks."

Once they had reached the gates, Hinata dared to look back one last time. Her father with that same condescending glance and her sister with that stoic expression on her face. She reminded her of Neji when they were younger. Her eyes shifted then to the much older man beside her.

"Hinata-sama...its time to go."

She gave him a curt nod and continued outside the wide opened gates. Hinata couldn't help feeling sick. She was leaving one hell for another, not even knowing what awaited her.

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Hiashi watch his departing daughter. White eyes fixed, refusing to blink. Afraid that if he did she'll be gone without him knowing.

A few minutes later, after the huge gates were opened, the group disappeared, leaving dust and ruffled leaves on the ground they stood a few seconds earlier.

Hiashi still didn't blink... didn't move...didnt breath...he just...stared.

"Hanabi..." his eyes was still on the slowly closing gates.

"Yes Chichue..." the young girl didn't looked up.

"Do you think... I'm a bad father?" he asked, not really expecting an answer.

"I wouldnt know."she replied with a hollow voice, not meaning to be sarcastic just wanting to be honest.. "You're the only father I have...so I wouldn't really know...what a good father means." she turned around to leave.

The old Hyuuga remained standing there for a moment. The wind blew and he notice how chilly it was...he looked up the sky...the weather's already changing.

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The Hokage, in deep thought, tapped an index finger impatiently on her desk, ignoring her assistant as she entered the office, their cute little piglet in hand.

"Tsunade-sama..." Shizune regarded her with a smile. But seeing the much older woman's contorted face, the medic-nin panicked.

"Oh no!" she clutched Ton-ton closer. "You didn't lost all our savings again, did you?did you!"

The blond raised a thin brow.

"I knew it! I knew it! Tsuna-"

"Stop that!" she barked at her berating assistant. "I didn't gamble! That perverted Jiraiya joined in the game last night and insisted on playing stripped poker!" she lazily slumped back on her chair. "I had to leave or I might had I break all of his ribs again."

Shizune sighed in relief, knowing their newly acquired money was still safe and intact. But then why does she looked like she lost a shougi match with Naruto.

"Then what's the matter?"

Tsunade glared at her.

"The Kazekage brought in some bad news. Apparently he had some parting messages before they left to Suna." She had a worried expression.

"What is it?" the other woman approached the desk.

"They found a boy in the desert..." she paused. "He was being chased by a member of the Akatsuki ."

"What?" Shizune's eys widened in disbelief.

"Aa...They suspect he's a Jinchuuriki too." she massaged her temples trying to ward off her incoming headache. "They just don't know which Bijuu is sealed in him."

"What does the Kazekage plan to do?"

Tsunade's pretty face turned into a scowl. "I don't know."

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Night fell on the second day of their travel. They camped out last night a few miles away after they crossed the border. Hopefully they will reach the desert tomorrow morning. Expect it from Gaara to make a three-day journey to a 2 day trip. The other shinobis were tired but were not complaining for they want to reach the wind country as soon as possible as well.

Kiba was lounging in a corner after their camp was set up, resting comfortably beside Akamaru. Shino sat close by, resting as he sensed the colony inside of him settle for the night.

Temari and Tenten got inside of their tents to get some sleep while the Kankuro and Lee sat near by the fire.

Hinata just got out of her tent, finally giving up on sleep. She looked around the camp. Neji was out of sight, so was Gaara. For once, since the trip started she finally felt like she could breath freely. Hesitantly, she approached Kiba and Akamaru.

The young man smiled and patted the space beside him, moving aside so she can lean on Akamaru too.

"Cant sleep?" his smile dissappeared as soon as she settled beside him.

"Umn."she she nodded, staring at the bonfire, lively and dancing, flickering flames as the wood burned beneath it.

"Hinata...are you sure you cant get out of this? I mean-"

"Kiba..." she was tired and weary, she don't want to have this conversation again.

"Im sorry...its just that...I can see you're not happy with this...this engagement." Over the years that they had been together, how many times did he profess his true feeling for her...but then again how many times did she turned him down each time he started to talk about them. Seeing her like this was like torture for him.

"Kiba-kun..." she reached for his hand and gave it a light squeeze. "Thanks."

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Slowly she rose and started to leave. She wanted to wander around a little, to somehow clear her mind. There were still trees in the surrounding area but unlike in Konoha where they were dense and thick, here they were considerably thinner.

Somewhere from afar she saw something.

Water...a river.

The moon's reflection on the water was enticing, beckoning her to come and enjoy the coldness of its liquid pools.

Hinata removed her sandals and folded her pants and jacket. Shivering in the cold as she dipped her feet into the water. She bent down splashed water to her face, enjoying herself as she continued to freshen up.

Somewhere from a far, a pair of pale eyes stared at the young kunoichi.

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Neji halted, his eyes caught something moving up ahead. He silently approached that direction and a familiar figure suddenly emerged.

"Hinata?" He didn't know how long did he stood there, just staring at her. Drinking her image like the water she was splashing on her face. She look so beautiful, basking in the pale moonlight. Come to think of it he didn't even notice the moon was full till now.

She was got out of the water to sit on a nearby rock.

Neji didn't know how but somehow he manage to close the distance between them. He was inches away from her he could even hear her breathe.

"Hinata-sama."

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She knew he was there. She felt it, even when she was still heading out of the river. She knew he was watching, waiting. So she sat on a rock at the bank of the river, forcing herself to calm down.

"Hinata-sama..." She felt like her chest was about to explode.

She didn't even turn. She didn't want to see him right now. If he doesnt want her anymore then why approach her? why cant he just stay away? It would be so much easier if they don't speak to each other.

She sighed knowing that he wont leave not unless she tells him to.

"Neji, please...just- "

She felt his arms come around her. His chest pressed against her back as he embraced her from behind, holding her tightly as he could without hurting her.

"Neji..." she whispered his name and close her eyes. But she didn't move...not an inch...to afraid that if she did he might let go and she'll never feel his touch again.

"For the last time...please...just let me hold you..."she heard him say and buried his face in her hair. "I always thought I was born for you...I still do..."

"I know...But no matter how much I want to...we both know...I wasnt born for you... "she paused. "...not just for you alone..."

She made an effort to move her hand and touch his arm. But in an instant he was gone, leaving her sitting all alone there watching the river flow while her tears silently roll down her cheeks.

"Neji..." she clutched the sides of her jacket to ward off the cold as she continued to stare at the dark sky.

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On top of an old oak tree, a silent figure sat. A pair of pale blue eyes stared at the scene from above.

She's hurting...

Whenever he looked at her, he sees someone broken...like him...He sees some part of himself in her.

How can someone comfort another when they themselves are in pain?

The blind leading the blind...


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To my reviewers... 'Cause I'm one lazy Biyatch...i always wait tillI writea new chapter before I reply to all of you...here goes...

thunder sister: I know they're very few...I dont know why...lets go and ask them...people? why arent you writing gaahina lemons?hihihihi yes this is a lemon fic...well hopefully not too dirty though...

Cagalli Yula Athha Fangirl: thank you! thank you! hehe horny gaara...thats funny...I started it that way now im having a hard timecontinuing the flow...stupid me...

Long forgotten Howl: thank you...sorry bout the japanese...too lazy to put in the translation...try going to that's where i get my translations...sometimes...hehe..hope you like this new chappie...

akasha : hmmm...love the name...Im a fan of Anne Rice books...thanks for the review.

Mariagoner: Im feeling kinda dumb right after reading your review..hehehehe...so i made some quick editions and post it right back up...thanks so much for pointing that out...and thanks forappreciating the plot...not too many people actually realize that its the plot that makes the story... not just the fluff or lemon and limes in there...or whatever they want to read whenever they pull up a fanfic... anyways...hope you enjoy this chappie too...

Rook: Hehe...thanx for the review and Im glad you're happy bout the last chapter...I'm already ducking right now cause you might throw something at me...anyways...this is mainly a Nejihina but I think you'll like chapter 8...Im uploading it as soon as I can I just need to type it all in...

Joe: hhmmm...which part would that be?

molly: If my cousin is as cute and as hot as Neji...I wouldnt look at him any other way than this...hehehehehe...

Don Romain: Sorry took so long...but here it is...

lup1n : Thanks so much for your reviews...(feel like blushing..hehe) I dont know if your a fan of angst but I do hope you like this chappie aswell...mainly Nejihina though...next chapter will have more of gaara and hinata (and their struggles as well...teehee...)

echelon098: Thanks for the review...you know what... I still feel...hmmm..so-so about this fic...im very attatch to neji-hina but I like gaahina too so it is kinda hard...but either way I want thereaders to like both couples...hehe...

DarkPredatorPrincess Thanks for the review...and Im glad to see that you like this chapter too...a bit too short ne? anyways...just look out for chapter 8...its coming real soon...more angst..more drama...

juliagulia1017 Hey its a Nejihina chapter! i like kiba too...yah...poor kiba...just had to put him in there...I cant make this a love quadrangle can I...so there...at least he had his piece...teehee...and yes I did enjoy our meal at Jollibee...hehehehe

JellyGurl Oh..this is your first?A virgin...Im honored...hehehe...hope you enjoy this chapter too...

hatami: Here's the update...enjoy!

Goshikku Seirei: Hoy! Kabayan! ano? nanuod ka ba ng laban ni pacquiao? hehehehe...thanks for the review...and I'm going to make this a gaahina fic...for sure...err...I guess...well...lets just see where my pen takes me shall we?

kage-youkai girl : Thanks for the review..hope you like this chappie too...there's nejihina lemon in this so hope you enjoyed it!