Hinata POV
It was cold, and silent. My vision was blurry but my eyes focused slowly as I came too. I was firmly between two Anbu Black Ops, more surrounded us for good measure. There was no way for me to get out in my condition.
Danzo stood in front of the small crowd of solders and next to him, Orochimaru. I gasped and a few soldiers turned to look at me. I tried to pull away from them but the held my arms tighter. I bit my lip to hold back a groan of pain.
The baby…I couldn't let it die. But what could I do? It kicked again and tears stung my eyes, threatening to overflow. The pain was unbearable in my weakened state.
Naruto, where are you?
I heard battles going on out in the village. It had already started, was Naruto coming for me? Of course he was. The question was, was I going to be alive to see him?
I cough broke through my lips. Then another, and they kept coming more vicious then the last. Until blood trailed from my mouth. I wasn't going to last long at all. I bit my lip again as the baby continued to protest. I jerked in pain as its kicked caught me by surprise. My wrist spasmed and I cried out in pain.
My headache heightened with the loud noise and my vision blurred. I was dying. Each heart beat ached for Naruto. To see him, one last time.
I let my head fall and stared at the floor. Not wanting them to see my tears. My body shook with silent sobs and I squeezed my eyes shut, the only thing I wanted was Naruto. I couldn't leave without saying goodbye.
I heard shouts outside the door and relief flooded through me. There were bangs at the doors and fist sized dents appeared. The doors crashed to the ground and Naruto walked in. I was frozen in fear at what I saw. It wasn't my Naruto.
His eyes were those of a demon, his chakra was so evil and dark. Even the Anbu Black Ops were frightened. But they had been trained to stay and fight. Naruto's eyes scanned the small crowd of people until they landed on me. And softened slightly. I relaxed slightly, knowing my Naruto was still in control of his body. But for how long?
He faced Danzo and his eyes hardened again. "Let her go, you jerk!" He growled. Danzo chuckled and suddenly he was gone, standing behind me. I gasped and tried to turn away, but I was held fast. "Don't touch her!" Naruto screamed.
"Naruto!" I cried out, I felt the kunai plunging into my back, then everything was dark and I was falling…
Naruto POV
"Hinata!" I screamed, she collapsed to the ground and I saw the kunai in her back. Danzo picked her up and was gone, Orochimaru following him. I tried to follow but was stopped by the Anbu Black Ops.
I wouldn't let Hinata die. I tried to keep control as I fought but the harder I fought it seemed the more of them there were. I didn't have time to waste. So I let more of the Kyuubi's chakra flow through me. All my emotions spiked and I felt myself going slightly crazy.
I had to keep control. But it was hard. I was too fast for them. I appeared in front of them and before they could react, struck them dead. They were running now, getting reinforcements. But I wouldn't let them go away.
Hinata, I tried to remind myself. Forget them, and find Hinata. But I was too far gone, all I wanted was blood.
I took pleasure in ripping their masks off and seeing the fear in their eyes before I killed them. Their screams filled the air and I roared shouting my power to the enemy. But there were none left. They all lay scattered around me. Dead. Some part of me was trying to say something.
Hinata, find Hinata. I sped off, something was pulling me towards the outskirts of the village. I didn't know what but I knew I would find her there.
As I ran I killed whatever enemy I came across, not stopping to fight but on well aimed shot and they hit the ground. I was too fast for eye to see to the Leaf Ninjas were left shocked as their opponents dropped dead.
Finally I was there. But Danzo and Orochimaru were nowhere to be seen. "Hinata!" She was there, covered in blood and motionless in the middle of the clearing. Her midnight hair created a halo around her head. I went straight to her side and held her in my arms. She was alarmingly cold, I tried to search for a pulse but there was none. "Hinata, please! Wake up! Hinata, don't leave me!" I held back a sob and pulled her to my chest.
"Hinata…"
There were no words to describe my pain. I felt like I was dying too. I saw no reason anymore. My world was ending, she was gone. Hinata was gone. And the people responsible would pay.
I gently set Hinata's body back on the ground and pulled her hair away from her face. She was still beautiful in death. I stood up and searched the surrounding trees.
"Show yourself!" I screamed. Silence.
"We can do this the hard way or the easy way, but today you both will die!" A clone stepped from the trees and smirked,
"The old Hokage couldn't kill me, so how do you think you can?" Orochimaru sneered. I felt my chakra building up. Burning me from the inside. This time I didn't stop it. I didn't care if it overcame me. I didn't care if I released the monster and lost all control. I just wanted them to die.
And I knew by time I was done with them. They would be.
Hinata POV
Was I dead?
Everything was black and I was in unbearable pain. No I wasn't dead. Death wouldn't be this painful. I was very much alive.
But how?
Because of me.
Kyuubi?
Yes.
But…why?
I owed it to Naruto. After all these years. He's never asked for anything, and he's so reckless I've gotten my share of bloodshed for awhile.
What?
That boy slaughtered everyone in his path to get to you. Only to find you dead, but I left a part of my chakra in you and was able to revive you. Naruto doesn't know that though. So be useful and stop him, he's going to regret killing so many anyway. Let's not add anymore.
Anymore? How many did he kill?
Everyone in that building, and now he's loose on the attacking force. There's no stopping him. Even now I'm being pulled out of my cage. I would very much like to have control but his emotions are annoying. He's gone crazy with grief. Soon there won't be any enemies left to kill and he'll turn on his comrades.
No! I need to stop him!
Your in no condition to do so. When you wake up you won't be healed. I only brought you back to life. I won't save you next time.
I can stop Naruto!
Think little one! It will cost you your life!
Then help me!
….
Please, Kyuubi. Help me.
I will give you some of my chakra, you should last long enough to stop Naruto. But not anymore than that. Don't try to be a hero. Naruto needs you to live.
Thank you!
Hmm…
I struggled to my feet and looked around. There was no time to waste, I had to find Naruto. It only took me a few seconds. His chakra was so enormous it was impossible to ignore. I felt the Kyuubi's chakra pulsing through me. It burned unbearably and I wondered how Naruto could possibly handle it.
I had to do this quickly before the Kyuubi's chakra finished me. I jumped over the rooftops and slid to a stop on the last building. The buildings around Naruto's fight were just as bad as the clearing I'd been laying in. It was like a hurricane had hit it. The worst part was Naruto himself. It wasn't Naruto at all, but a small version of the Nine Tailed Fox. And the Ninth Tail was about to form.
There wasn't a living person around him. All the Leaf Ninja had gotten out of the way when they realized there was no stopping him. I saw them scattered over neighbouring rooftops also speculating the fight. "Hinata!" Someone called. I looked up to see Sakura running towards me. "You're alright!" Shikamaru, Kurenai and Shino joined us on the rooftop. I nodded and looked back down to Naruto.
It was illogical to try and stop him while he was in the middle of the battle. More like slaughter. He would just act rashly, as soon as there was an opening I had to face him. Hopefully he wasn't to far gone and would remember me.
"But how?" Sakura asked.
"I don't have time to explain!" I said hurriedly as Naruto threw away the enemies body. Now was my chance. I jumped from the rooftop down in front of him. Ignoring Sakura's and other ninjas calls to get away. Naruto growled at me and I stepped closer. Ignoring my fear, I took hesitant steps toward him.
"Naruto." I said softly, so no one else would hear. He leaned away and I saw his claw tighten. Creating a small crater in the street, he hadn't attacked me, some part of him must remember. "It's me Naruto, it's Hinata. I'm not dead, see? I'm not dead." I reached out to him and he grabbed my wrist. Too late I forgot that it was broken already and I cried out in pain.
Several ninjas slid down from the rooftops standing a safe distance away but looking for a chance to help. Naruto's grip tightened slightly until the pain just became and dull burning. Naruto's chakra started to make me feel sick and hopeless. It had the sense of doom. I started to channel more of the Kyuubi's chakra and felt it slowly begin to cancel out Naruto's chakra. The Ninth Tail stopped growing, then the Eight followed, slowing shrinking.
I spoke softly to him to stop him from noticing the decline in his chakra. "Stop this Naruto. Come back to me, let's just go home. It's okay, I'm fine see? We can be together again." I placed my other hand on his arm and this time I didn't react. Our eyes met and I saw his soften.
Then he growled and suddenly I was blown back into the wall of a building. I screamed and I saw Shino and Kurenai move as if to stand between me and Naruto. But Naruto was too fast. He was in front of me and held me by both arms. He roared in my face and I was blasted with chakra. I tried to continue to persuade him but the words got stuck in my throat and I shook in fear.
No, this has to be done! I summoned the Kyuubi's chakra again and fought back against Naruto. "This isn't a trick Naruto! It's me! What do I have to do to prove this to you?" I was running out of time. My skin was started to burn and peel, my body unable to contain the Kyuubi's chakra anymore.
Naruto's claw swung down upon me and I quickly called the Kyuubi's chakra to my hand lifting it to meet his. We met halfway and both stood out ground. I summoned more to my other and slammed it into Naruto's chest. He roared and slid back a few feet. I stood unsteadily, panting. Both my hands were caked in blood, all the skin on them burned away from the Kyuubi's chakra.
I ignored the excruciating pain I was in and summoned more chakra. I had to finish this quickly, I ran forward the same time Naruto did and we met ferociously. Our weapns clashed with each other and created a blast that destroyed any building around us that had been left standing. But I held my ground. I felt my world start to spin slightly and started to panic.
I had to end this, now.
I dropped to my knees, and Naruto's second attack sailed millimeters over my head. I drove both hands against his chest, pushing my whole weight behind it. Naruto screamed in pain but I didn't stop. I channeled all the chakra I had left into him. They cancelled each other out and I felt his chakra start to drain away. Seven Tails, Six Tails, Five Tails, Four Tails, at the fourth he started to take his shape back and I saw all his skin was burnt away. By the First Tail he was slumped against my hands and I let him fall into my arms.
The force of his transformation caused the air to churn around us. The dust had created a shield against all the on lookers for a few minutes. That's all I needed. Naruto's eyes opened slowly and he sat up. "Hinata?" he asked. I smiled and nodded.
"I'm alive." I said, his arms wrapped around me and we both cried taking advantage of the few minutes left before the dust settled. "Naruto," I said leaning back and wiping my face. He turned to me concern filled his eyes. "I have to tell you something."
"Hinata, we need to get you to the hospital. I won't let you leave me again." His arms wrapped around me helping me to my feet.
"You need medical attention too Naruto. But just listen for a second." The urgency in my voice stopped him and he stared down at me. I wrapped my arms around my slightly bulging stomach and smiled softly. "I'm pregnant." He froze for a second, then a broad smile spread over his face. He hugged me tightly and I gasped. Everything was catching up to me quickly.
"Hinata?" Naruto stepped back to stare at me.
"I think now would be a good time to go to that hospital, Naruto." I said weakly, then I collapsed.
Naruto POV
"Is she up? Can I see her?" Naruto pelted Sakura with questions as soon as she came into the hospital room.
"Shut up and sit back baka. Your still recovering from your injuries. And no, Hinata hasn't changed since the last five times you asked about her." Naruto grumbled but sat back on his cot. It'd only been a few hours after the assault on the Leaf Village. But already Naruto's body had begun to heal itself. Most of his skin was back and all his Major injuries were gone.
"Gets me every time." Sakura murmured. Naruto smirked and turned his attention out the window. No one was giving him any information about Hinata and it was starting to worry him. But he wouldn't let it show, he was determined to be strong for his family. Family, they were his family now. His baby, his love. He mind went to the engagement ring he'd bought awhile back.
As soon as he knew they were okay he'd go grab it. He knew now he was ready. He wanted to spend the rest of his life with Hinata. Naruto fidgeted with his sheets glaring at the wall. How much longer did he have to stay in here? As soon as he'd brought Hinata in he'd passed out and woken up in here. Fully recovered. Yet no one would admit it except him.
He didn't care if they wanted him to stay on bed rest. He wanted to see Hinata, Naruto got out of the bed and pulled a white t-shirt on with he regular black pants. The rest of his outfit had been destroyed in the battle. Much of which he didn't remember. Naruto strolled through the hallway looking out for Hinata's room number. He hurried past where he knew Sakura's station. He caught a glimpse of her bandaging Sai. They seemed to be having a real good laugh about something.
Finally reaching Hinata's room he stepped in, closing the door. Hinata was surrounded by wires. She had a mask over her mouth that seemed to amplify her breathing. Naruto was shook by the grief that plagued him at the sight. Bandages were everywhere. They covered the majority of her body. He sat in the chair next to her bed and hung his head. Tears streamed down his face. And he sobbed.
"Naruto, wake up." Sakura shook Naruto awake. "You have to go home sometime."
Naruto groaned a rubbed his eyes. He'd spent nearly two weeks at the hospital, Hinata hadn't woken up yet. "It's not home with her." He replied, turning away. Sakura sighed
"Well I'm having lunch with Sai and Sasuke. If you feel up to it come and join us." Naruto passed the time by staring at Hinata's face. No matter how much he started he couldn't get used to it's beauty. He couldn't imagine why someone so beautiful would fall in love with someone like him.
He took her hand and sighed. "Hinata, please come back." He'd talked about everything he could think of, in hopes that should could hear him and wake up. But there had been no progress. Many of her injuries had healed, the more serious ones were going to take time.
He hadn't asked about the baby. He wasn't ready for that yet. He was still adjusting to the fact that he was going to have a real family, he didn't want to begin to face the fact that he could lose them too. It was unfamiliar territory. "Come back." He pleaded. His wished it from the bottom of his heart. He closed his eyes and prayed to whatever he could think of. Come Back.
Hinata.
Suddenly Naruto was falling. Falling into the darkness. Growing smaller and smaller. He looked over his shoulder and saw the light behind him growing smaller and smaller as he fell. He turned back and saw…nothing. Just black. Naruto tried to slow his decent but he didn't have any control here. He lost all sense of time and direction. He didn't even know where he was to start out. He was just falling.
There was nothing to look forward too, just blackness. It made it hard to think. But he knew he was here for a reason. Hinata. She was here. As soon as he thought that he could sense her. He knew where she was. Suddenly it seemed as if his falling had a purpose. A direction. He thought he saw a dim light. Though it was far away it was there. It grew closer and closer. Illuminating a lone figure, sitting against the light pole. Arms wrapped around their knees. Her night black hair and grown to flow over her shoulders and down her back.
Hinata started at the darkness, tears flowing down her face. Naruto couldn't get past the fact that she was there. He tried to memorize everything about her. Hinata was okay. He wanted to rush to her and fill the empty space between his arms and tell her everything was going to be okay. He managed to take a step. Then another, and another. Then he finally reached her. He slowly kneeled next to her and placed his hand on her shoulder.
She jumped and screamed in surprise, flinching away from his hand. When she saw who it was she stared at him disbelieving. "N-naruto?" Her lips shook and her hand raised as if to touch him but it fell back to her side. "Y-you haven't talked to me in awhile." She whispered.
"I've been looking for you." Naruto murmured wrapping her in his arms and taking in her scent. He missed the way she smelled. Like fresh lilacs, always. "Come back, Hinata." He begged softly
"I-I can't" she whispered, Naruto pulled away confused.
"Why not?" he asked.
"I-I'm scared. Of everything Naruto . I'm scared! Ever since I got here I just…I couldn't move. I wanted to go to you but. I-I can't move. Because I'm scared." Her lips quivered and a sob broke through them. Naruto lifted Hinata's chin until her eyes met his.
"I'll be with you ever step of the way Hinata. I'll never let you get in danger like that again. I should have given you more attention, showed you how much I love you. Appreciate you, and I do. More than words can explain." Hinata buried her face in the front of Naruto's shirt and nodded. Naruto smiled and suddenly he felt them rising. He gripped Hinata tighter to his chest.
She looked at him fearfully but he smiled back down at her. "I'll never let you go." He assured her. He looked up above them and saw a light opening above them. It was growing rapidly bigger. Naruto closed his eyes and let the light fill him. It made him feel warm and happy. That's what every day with Hinata felt like.
He opened his eyes and they were standing in Hinata's hospital room, next to her bed. Naruto's arms were still around Hinata and her eyes were closed too. But slowly she opened her eyes and looked around. Then up at Naruto. "I'll never let you go." He reminded her. He lifted her up and set her on the bed. He moved as if to step back but she held on tightly.
"Naruto, let's go home." She said, looking up at him from under her bangs.
Naruto shook his head. "Hinata you still have some injuries. And with the baby, you need to be here." But Hinata was shaking her head.
"I don't want to be apart for another minute. I can't take it. And I can't stay here anymore. Please, Naruto let's just go home." After a second of hesitation Naruto nodded. Tsunade and Sakura would be all over him for this. But anything for Hinata. Hinata gasped and Naruto pulled away quickly his eyes flitting around her body looking for what was hurting.
"I'm fine!" she gasped through gritted teeth "its' just the baby kicking." Naruto started at her belly worriedly but let it go. Hinata didn't need any questions from him now. They should just enjoy each other's presence. He lifted her gently and walked over to the open window jumping up to the sill and out into the oncoming night.
Sakura POV
"Where are they?" Tsunade screamed frustratedly staring at Hinata's empty bed. Sakura and Shizune stood nervously behind her, neither of hem wanting Tsunade to turn her anger on them. Tsunade turned to Sakura "Are you sure no one saw them leave?" she asked her for the third time. Sakura nodded and Tsunade growled.
"Gather Sai and Sasuke. I want you three to search the village for them a report back to me. Don't come back empty-handed." Sakura nodded and quickly hurried away. Leaving Shizune to bear with Tsunade alone. Sakura knew where she'd find both of her teammates. Sai would be reading or painting in his room. And Sasuke would be at her apartment resting from helping reconstruct buildings around the village.
She decided to get Sasuke first. Being alone with Sai always made her feel guilty. Like she was doing something she wasn't supposed to. Even though it was clear she was with Sasuke. Sakura opened her apartment door and stared wistfully at her couch as she passed by. She hadn't even finished her shift at the hospital and she was practially sleeping on her feet. She reached the bedroom and leaned against the frame watching Sasuke's sleeping form.
She had a strong temptation to join him in bed and just sleep. But she knew it wasn't possible. "What?" Sasuke's black eyes stared at her through the mass of his tangled hair. He sat up in bed and stretched yawning. It always surprised Sakura how light a sleeper he was. No matter how tired he was. Her eyes were riveted on his muscles flexing and how his bare torso looked in the moonlight but then he stepped out of bed grabbing his shirt and shoes getting dressed.
"Another task from Lady Tsunade?" he sighed, Sakura nodded.
"Naruto and Hinata disappeared from the hospital, Tsunade wants us to find them and bring them back to her." Sasuke nodded, and walked past her out the door. But before he passed her stopped and gave her a light kiss. "I was hoping we could spend some time together for once, but that baka is always getting in the way." He said softly, Sakura smiled and grabbed his hand pulling him through the apartment.
"We have to pick up Sai and then we can split up." Sasuke stiffened and Sakura sighed. "Stop being so paranoid." She groaned.
"I'm not paranoid Sakura, they way he looks at you sometimes is just –"
"Look," Sakura said cutting him off, "we're looking for Naruto. Not having a fight about Sai!" She stormed away and Sasuke sighed following behind. Sai happened to be leaving just as they arrived and immediately followed Sakura and Sasuke. They stopped in the center of the village on a roof.
"Sasuke, take the left half. Sai take the right. I'll look through all the baka's hiding places. We'll meet at his apartment, with our luck he'll be there in the first place." After and hour they all were standing on Naruto's back porch, empty-handed.
"Last chance." Sai shrugged pulling open the door and stepping into the hallway. Sakura stopped by the bathroom door but it was empty. They followed the hallway into the living room but it looked as if it hadn't been used in weeks. The kitchen was empty too. Sakura sighed and turned to see Sai opening Naruto's fridge taking a soda. She smiled and shook her head.
"Really?" she asked.
"He won't miss it." Sai said shrugging
"We're still in the middle of something here, you can't relax yet." Sakura pointed out. Sai shrugged again and took a swig from the can.
"From my point of view, you should relax more." He leaned forward until his elbows were on the island counter across from Sakura. Sakura leaned forward too and smiled.
"Are you saying I'm uptight?" She asked
"Oh don't worry, I have plenty ideas to help you relax." He said winking playfully. Sakura laughed and swatted his shoulder. Someone cleared their throat and Sakura spun around to see Sasuke standing next to the fridge coming back from checking the last hallway.
"Their here." He growled.
"Lead the way." Sai said, Sasuke glared at him for a second then turned around and went back down the hallway. Sakura quickly followed and heard Sai behind her. They walked past what looked like an office and reached the last room in the apartment. The bedroom. The door was ajar and Naruto laid in the bed cuddling with Hinata.
Sakura sighed and walked over to his shaking his shoulder roughly. Naruto opened his eyes blearily and yawned. 'Sakura?"
"Yes, you baka! We've been looking everywhere for you two!" She hissed slapping his head.
"Ow!" he shouted and stood up rubbing his head. "What's your problem?"
"My problem is you! My problem is that you can't behave for once!" Sakura shouted.
"Okay, okay!" Naruto said putting his hands up to signal surrender, glancing worriedly at Hinata but she stayed asleep. "Just don't wake Hinata okay? She wanted to come home."
"Hinata couldn't have woken up yet! With her injuries and the—"
"I brought her back." Naruto explained cutting her off.
"You…what?"
"You guys can argue about this later. All we need to do is bring him back to Lady Tsunade." Sasuke sighed.
"And Hinata, she needs to be in the hospital. The baby's due any day now!" Sakura protested.
"She wants to say here." Naruto argued. "And I'm not leaving her."
"Naruto." Sakura sighed.
"I'm not leaving her." Naruto said staring Sakura right in the eye. "And she's not leaving here." Sakura stared at him shocked. She knew Naruto could be stubborn. He wouldn't do anything any way but his, even if it almost killed him. Which happened on almost every mission. But Sakura needed to compromise on this. She couldn't go back to Tsunade without Naruto.
"Naruto; Sai or Sasuke can stay here. But you need to see Tsunade."
"Sakura I'm not leaving her. The last time I left her… No. I'm staying right here. Tell grandma Tsunade that she can come to me if it's that important." Sakura clenched her hands in frustration and tensed her jaw.
"Fine." She turned and stormed out. This wasn't going to end well.
Naruto POV
Naruto turned away from his teammates and listened to the sound of them retreating. He didn't care if even the Hokage wanted him to leave her side. He wouldn't. He made a promise and he wasn't about to go back on it. That was the ninja way.
He went out to the kitchen and prepared some food for when Hinata woke up. He watched the food sizzle in the frying pot and sighed, fingering the engagements in his pocket. She'd been through a lot, she needed him right now. When was the right time? "Naruto?" Hinata's weak voice called from the bedroom, then again "Naruto?" a little more frantic. Naruto rushed back to their bedroom hurrying to her side and engulfing her in his arms.
"It's okay, I'm here." He soothed her.
"I just thought…I thought…" Hinata sniffed.
"It's okay, I know. I won't leave you again Hinata." Naruto assured her. Hinata nodded then gasped in pain clutching the sheets.
"What's wrong?" Naruto asked, alarmed.
"It's…just… the baby" Hinata gasped.
"We should get you to the hospital." Naruto said worriedly.
"No!" Hinata protested, "I want to stay with you."
"We'll be together there too." Naruto argued
"But not like this." Sadness filled Naruto's heart and he grasped her hands desperately in his.
"Hinata…I… I want us to be together too. But not at your expense not—" There was a loud bang at the door and Naruto heard Tsundae's voice shouting from the other side. Naruto sighed and weariness overcame him. He just wanted to be with her. He really did, but she wasn't in any shape to be out of the hospital. He didn't know what he was thinking.
"I'll be right back." Naruto felt like every step away from Hinata was adding weight onto his sholders. He opened the door his heart filling with dread.
"Naruto! You baka! Who the in the hell do you think you are? You destroy my village, you disobey my rules, you take you pregnant fiancé out of the hospital? What were you thinking?"
"I – I…what?" Naruto stood shocked in the doorway. Destroyed the village? I did all that? When?
Tsundae pushed past Naruto and sat on the couch sighing. Naruto closed the door and leaned against it still in shock.
"Naruto? Who is it?" Hinata called from their bedroom.
"I've got it." Naruto replied hoarsely, his mind was far away. If I did that to the village…then it was me who did that to Hinata? Naruto shook with the realization, he sank to the ground resting his head in his hands and shaking with silent sobs.
"Naruto?" Tsunde called to him but he ignored her. I'm a monster. It vibrated around his head and made everything so much worse. He covered his ears and shook his head. He hurt Hinata. It was him, he put her in all this pain. "Naruto! Snap out of it! NARUTO!"
Naruto was only faintly aware of Tsunade shouting at him, but everything stopped for him. He wanted to run, he wanted to be alone. But he promised Hinata he wouldn't leave. That was the only thing holding him back. Get a grip! He shouted at himself, it was hard but he wiped his eyes and forced the tears to stop. He suppressed the onslaught of emotions and took deep breaths to steady himself.
He looked up to see Tsundae trying to turn a worried Hinata back into their bedroom. Hinata was too weak to resist but looked over her shoulder one last time and her soft violet eyes met with Naruto's tormented electric blue and widened. "Naruto!" she called to him but he turned away, disgusted with himself. What was he going to do?
