Chapter Nine

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Hinata awoke to find herself lying in Hidans bed with his arm over her waist and his leg possessively over hers. Loud snoring could be heard over her head. She suppressed a giggle and tried to recall the events of the previous night but had to stop as a dark blush colored her cheeks at the embarrassment for what she had done, but she didn't regret it, not even a little bit. Hidan had been a brute, but last night he had been so kind and gentle to her that she found little by little she wanted to stay with him.

The snoring halted to be replaced by a big yawn some time after. Hidan nuzzled his lovers' neck, "You awake kitten?" He whispered. In answer to his question Hinata rubbed the arm over her waist softly. He breathed slowly and enjoyed her touch. "You know you fucking fainted on me last night." He stated more than questioned. Her cheeks blazed as she tried to turn and face him. He let her and they lay face to face. "I'm s-sorry." She whispered. He grinned, "Just don't let it happen again kitten." He said. It would take some time but he was determined to replace the word 'bitch' with 'kitten' when he referred to Hinata.

"A-are you hungry Hidan-sama?" Hinata asked Hidan and gave him a tender kiss. He kissed back, deepening it considerably and adding some tongue. He pulled away for air and smiled. "Of fucking course I am." He said and sat up. The hyuuga returned the smile and scooted out of bed. She was still nude so she looked for her clothes that where folded on the dresser for her. She turned back to Hidan surprised. He looked away refusing to admit he had done something so nice. A warm feeling warmed her heart. He made a shitty first impression, but getting to know him, he isn't a bad guy. She thought and started to get dressed.

Hidan looked over at her as she dressed. He couldn't stop the smirk that crossed his lips as Hinata bypassed her own pants, to put on a pair of his dark blue sweat pants. Like the previous night they were slightly big so they hung low on her hips. She pulled her dark blue tank top on over her bra and smiled when she noticed the color of her shirt matched that of his pants. The Jashinist heard sped as he took in the somewhat grunge appearance of his woman. There she stood sweat pants that sagged, tank top, barefoot, and her long hair was slightly matted from sleep, and to him, she was still the most beautiful sight he had beheld in his long years.

The hyuuga noticed the scrutiny and quickly scampered into the bathroom to brush her hair and teeth. When she was finished with that she walked back up to Hidan who was still lazily laying in bed, watching her. "Y-you need to g-get dressed too." He pointed out and he huffed. With a heave he got out of bed and kissed her on the top of her head, breathing in her scent before walking to his dresser.

In the kitchen and fully dressed Hidan sat at the table and got into a discussion about his coming up mission with Kakuzu who had been there scrounging for food. When Hinata entered the room he had sat at the table to talk to Hidan assuming she would feed him as well. He had been unsuccessful in finding anything except fruit to eat and mentally noted that Tobi would never go grocery shopping again. The other 'immortal' though mad to have given him money was happy his partner had gone to get food.

Soon all of the akatsuki that were at the base had sauntered into the kitchen at the enchanting smell of French toast. The only not present today was Itachi, Kisame who were on a long mission, and the plant man, Zetsu. The kitchen was filled with the mouthwatering aroma when she turned off the stove and divvied everyone a share. Like they had at dinner once everyone had their food they dispersed. The young woman let out a sigh knowing she would have to round up the plates again.

"Come here kitten." Hidan said gesturing the chair next to him but not really looking at it as he was still in conversation with his teammate. Only the two of them and Kakuzu were in the room now. Hinata sat quietly and ate her food delicately. It was clear that Kakuzu was unhappy about Hinatas' presence as she caught bits of what he was saying. Things like, "Your just going to get rid of her when you're bored", and "She isn't like you, she can die", were like daggers that pierced her back. Was her lover really immortal? The thought scared her, but at the same time, at least she would never have to see him die right?

Hinata stood and picked up her and Hidans plate having finished. Kakuzu had left after his partner told him to 'Fuck off'. The water hit the plates and collided with the soap forming bubbles. Suddenly the water stopped and Hinata turned toward Hidan lowering her head. "Is it the t-truth? What h-he said?" The tear that hit the floor couldn't have been stopped, but she tried to stop the rest. "What the fuck are you talking about." He asked getting up from the table and walking to her. She cringed. "A-are you really g-going to get s-sick o-of me Hidan-sama?" Her heart throbbed at the thought. "No." He said very seriously looking down at her and raising her chin to look at him. "I took something from you, something you can never fucking get back." He said but didn't want to finish, feeling that his emotions didn't need words. He kissed her again and she stood on her tip-toes to receive it.

Someone cleared their throat behind them. The kiss was broken and Hinata looked down to hide her blush her fingers setting to work on their nervous fidgeting at her chest. Hidan growled and turned to see Deidara in the doorway. "This better be VERY fucking important." He warned. Deidara didn't flinch but looked very bored, and a little jealous. "It is important yeah. Leader-sama wants to see Hinata-chan yeah." He said smiling at her and leaving the room.

Hinata entered the room with her head down. Hidan had comforted her all the way to the door to Leader-samas' office before he scooted her through it and left to 'talk' to Kakuzu some more. She stood in Peins grand office with its empty feeling and over large desk. "Hyuuga Hinata." He said as if acknowledging her. "Y-yes sir?" She said still looking down but she took a step forward.

"You can be of use to me taking into account the Byuakugan and info you have on Konoha, but how can I trust you, you were brought here against your will correct. Do you want to go back?" He asked as if it were a test and not a regular question. This made her really stop and think. Hidan had taken so much from her, her freedom, her friends, her life (which she isn't all that sad about), but most of all was Toorima. She had just found the little girl when they had been pulled apart. Then it hit her, if only she could have Toorima with her here, and never have to harm her friends, she could easily stay her by her lover's side.

"I-I would loyally s-serve the a-akatsuki to the b-best of my a-ability if I-I could be allowed s-some compromise." Hinata said raising her head which increased her stuttering slightly as now she looked into the face of the most dangerous person she knew. He liked that answer, it was honest. "And that is?" He asked leaning back in his chair and raising an eyebrow at her. "My friends, Inuzuka Kiba a-and Aburame Shino, they m-must not be harmed w-while I am alive, and there is a little g-girl, I want her here, w-with me." She said trying to control her stuttering.

Peins' eyebrow cocked higher. The first was easy to promise as he had no plans on touching Konoha any time soon so unless some freak accident happened he would have no reason to hurt said friends. The little girl would be the problem. "This little girl, you realize she would never be allowed to leave this facility and that she would be put to use, this isn't an orphanage." He said with a tone of offering leaving Hinata a decision to make.

She nodded, surprised that he had actually agreed. Now there was no reason for her to not keep her word. Maybe that is why he agreed? She would serve him loyally now without any ties to her past. Well, it really wouldn't be him that she served, it would be Hidan, and she would do it for her love. "You will partner with Zetsu for now; you both have the best information gathering abilities. You will not be assigned a mission until I believe you are ready. Konan," He said and the woman stepped forward, "Oversee her training for now and have Zetsu watch as much as he can to assess her skills. Start now." He said before looking back at Hinata. "Be useful or you will be disposed of. That is what you need to think about. Now go." The orange haired man nodded a small nod at her as she turned to leave.

Konan led her to a large training room that had a wide array of weapons mounted along the walls and obvious signs of battle. It was all stone, stone walls floors and ceilings and it was cold. Hinata shivered and focused her eyes back on Konan. The blue haired woman gave her a small but very sweet smile. Hinata smiled back and could already tell she would get along with this woman very well.

Whoosh.

The beautiful kunoichi ducked just in time to miss two kunai that were aimed at her back. Konan had moved to stand at one of the walls. "Your training began five minutes ago." Came a harsh voice behind her that made her body cringe at the very sound of it. "Do your best ok?" Followed a lighter, friendly voice from the same direction.

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Sorry it's kinda short. I am in the process of moving into a new apartment so please bare with me.

I hope your enjoying the story so far!

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Lady-Toorima