A/N: This is probably the shortest chapter yet...I am so sorry, my brain doesn't seem to wanna work right. (sighs) forgive me.

Discalimer: I do NOT own Naruto.

Hinata rolled over and stared at the wall. She wished she knew what time it was but she had no way of knowing how much time had passed since Tenchi had left her alone for what seemed like forever. She had drifted in and out of sleep, waking up with tears streaming down her face, a dry throat, and cracked lips.

She hoped it would be over soon. Surely somebody would come to find her when she didn't show up for work? Sasuke was sure to notice, and Neji. She grimaced as she thought of the worry she must be causing her friends and family. Her lips started bleeding again at the action. She was so thirsty. She whimpered and could only hope she and her babies would be okay. Tenchi was a sadistic bastard and he didn't seem to care about her at all, leaving her without food or water, and to think that he wanted to marry her. She shuddered at the thought of being married to him. She would never agree to that!

And as to the information he wanted, how was she supposed to get out of that? She had no idea who The Raven was- no clue at all. If Tenchi wanted to know from her, he would meet a dead end there. What would he do to her in the mean time to get what he wanted out of her? Her breathing became ragged as she thought of the possibilities.

She closed her eyes and concentrated on calming down. She couldn't give in to her terror, not after all the time she spent getting stronger.

Then she heard the sound of footsteps approaching.

"How is my fiancé this evening?"

Tenchi got up and stretched, today was the day! Just a little while longer and he'd see his lovely wife-to-be. He got dressed and took his time with his breakfast. After that, he went in to his study to wait. A few minutes later he heard a knock at the door.

"Come in."

Two men in guard uniforms marched in holding a struggling woman by the arms. She was gagged, and terror shone from her eyes, though it changed to hatred when she laid eyes on Tenchi.

"YUGH BATASD!" Her muffled voice accused him.

Tenchi smiled and gave a small chuckle, "Yes well, I may be one, but what does that make you, hmm?"

The lady fell silent. She glared at him, horrified realization in her eyes.

He smirked and leaned back in his chair, "Tie her to that chair, ungag her, and leave us." he ordered.

The guards silently forced her to sit in a chair across from Tenchi, then tied her arms and her legs to the chair, tying the knots tight, and left closing the door with a loud "BANG" behind them. Tenchi winced, he'd really have to talk to his men about watching their strength.

The woman just stared at him, no words came forth from her. Her face clearly showed her disgust.

Tenchi smirked again and leaned forward across his desk to address her, "So my dear, I have a...guest I who will need healing after I'm through with them. I know of your kekai genkai, so don't shake your head like that. And I have the means to expose your...shall we say occupation?"

The woman closed her mouth and bent her head, her face a bright crimson.

Delighted Tenchi said, "We have a deal?"

"Yes."

Sasuke walked quickly towards Hinata's apartment. He had left a message on her answering machine saying he'd stop by later. He really should have waited for her answer, but he was too impatient. Holding a bouquet of red roses at his side, he made his way up the stairs and knocked on her door.

Nothing happened.

Sasuke glanced at his watch, she should have been home by this hour...

He knocked again and the door swung open to reveal an empty and darkened apartment.

"What the..."

Sasuke flipped on the lights and at once his eyes narrowed. There was a sign of a struggle. Everything was in disarray, tables tipped over, flowers scattered and dying, and glass on the floor.

His heart seemed to stop beating.

The roses fell from numb fingers.

He started running.

Hinata...

"Hey, has Hinata come in yet?" Sakura paused by the front desk to ask the secretary. She was on an errand. The hospital was really busy today and they needed every pair of hands they could get. Sakura hadn't seen Hinata and wondered where she was. The woman looked up from her paperwork and said, "Now that you mention it, she hasn't. Hinata-chan is always on time...I wonder where she has gotten to?" Sakura nodded and frowned, "Maybe she called in sick or something, I'll go ask Tsunade later." With that she continued on her errand, her feet briskly tapping the floor.

At the end of the day Sakura went to go see Tsunade. She knocked on her office door, a frown pasted on her face. Hinata hadn't shown up for work the whole day, and that was really unusual for Hinata.

"Come in."

Sakura opened the door and sat down across from the blond Hokage who was bent over a ton of paperwork, "Hey Tsunade-sama. Did Hina-chan call in sick today?"

Tsunade looked up, 'No. Wasn't she at work today?"

"No."

"Well that is strange. I think I'll-"

BANG!

The door flew open and hit the wall with a loud noise, cutting off all conversation as the stunned women looked around to see a very distraught looking Sasuke Uchiha. His eyes whirled around the office and landed on Tsunade as he gasped out his message, "Hinata's gone!"

A/N: Sorry this took a little longer than i thought it would, I'm still halfway blocked up, but I'm trying! At least I got this out. Well, I hope you all enjoyed it and I hope that you will all review! See ya soon!

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