NOTE: Whoa. Chapter ten. It took a bit long, but I had troubles at school. I have totally forgotten about some work for biology and I had to get outta my skin to make it on time. My mom said she'll be scolding me for my irresponsibility for the next two weeks, but I guess she forgotten it the next day.
Dragon Man 180 – Of course I can't deny my dearest reviewers the pleasure of seeing Itachi's great embarrassment. He deserves it. And you deserve to see it.
Jinky-Kurapica – THX Jink. Yes, It's my first year here. And for sure not the last. I will go on and keep getting better, and one day, I'll write a book better than Harry Potter and make whole Poland proud of me. And you... are so power giving to me. tears of joy
Yes, Kwan and Madoka would make a nice couple. Heheh, I'm gonna hook them up, heheh.
Hiana will be back soon (and when i say soon it is soon). I know, action here is really slow, but I'm planning this fic to be long, have not less than 25 chapters, maybe even 30, so there best is in front of you. And her mission is secret.
This chapter is full of Hyuuga action, you should like it.
Is that soon soon enough?
,,NARUTO GENERATION Z" by GreatMarta
Episode 10 –ShowTimeEvening. Uchiha household.
-Yahoo! Long live Kwan! –Sasuke was happy like a child. Jumping around the house and yelling with joy.
-Sighs. Yes, my sensei was right. Boys never maturate. –said Ryoka.
-Holy right. –admitted Sakura.
-Itachi hula hula! Wahoo! Yes! Yes! Yes! –Sasuke was now jumping around the salon, where the girls and Itachi were. Itachi was sitting angry on the outskirts of a sofa, with his back turned on everyone. If he'll wear that idiotic grass skirt, Sasuke will never stop making fun of him.
-So, big brother, are ya ready for the big embarrassment? –Sasuke poked Itachi's shoulder. God, even I don't deserve this.
-Shut up. –demanded Itachi.
-How can I shoot up when I'm so happy!? Man, this will be the most joyful moment of my life!
-If you won't cut it off, this will be the last moment of your life.
-I don't care! To see you in that skirt and to die, I won't regret it! Yahoo! Hula hula! –Sasuke jumped away and continued the happy dance. Itachi growled. He now wished he'd killed Sasuke along with the rest of the clan.
-Sasuke, don't get so excited. The hula day is tomorrow. –reminded Sakura.
-Oh, I just can't wait! Why can't he get over it today? My camera is ready for the action! –camera? No way! Itachi got up and yelled at Sasuke.
-Hey! Who told you you'll be allowed to film this?!
-Your wife.
-WHAT!? RYOKA, HAVE MERCY!
-Heh... I do, Itachi. If I wouldn't, I'd built a giant stage and invite whole Konoha to the show. And now, you'll just have to do it in front of the family.
-So why don't he do it now? The whole family is here! I'm sure boys recovered enough to watch the show! –Sasuke still wanted Itachi to do the hula today. But Ryoka had other plans.
-You see, Sasuke... when i said: ,,the whole family", I also meant my side of the family. –she said. Her side of the family? This means more people to see the great embarrassment? Oh god! Itachi protested.
-Your side of the family? Oh no, no way! We have enough spectators!
-No, Itachi. I said the: ,,whole family", and it'll be the whole family. It's the right time for me to see my father again. And to meet my sister. Besides, her daughter already has suspicions, so we can't wait longer with revealing who I really am. –she was right. Waiting too long isn't good. Especially now, when Reika saw her and learned her name. Itachi sighed.
-You'd need a miracle to make this nightmare up to me.
-No problem. You know where to find me. –she stood up and left the room slowly and with grace. Itachi sighed. No matter what, he'll be embarrassed forever. A sage. In grass skirt. Doing hula. In front of... 11 people? And Sasuke will most propably show the movie to everybody in Konoha. God, what for? SIGHS. But there was a bright side: he saw how good his son can be. Yes. Kwan is not so bad heir. Trying not to think about tomorrow, Itachi went after Ryoka.......................................................................................................................................................................................................................
Morning. Hyuuga Branch household.
-Oto-san! Up! Get up! It's morning already! –Neji felt poking on the side and heard the voice full of joy. He slowly opened his eyes.
-Umh... what's up..? Yaaawn... Reika? What's the time?
-It's seven twenty and fifteen seconds! Come on, get up! –seven twenty? No way. Reika never gets enough sleep before nine, due to her night trainings. And wait, is it Saturday today? Very very strange.
-Urgh... Reika, for goodness sake, it's Saturday. Let me sleep and go back to bed. –demanded Neji, but Reika didn't listen.
-No way! Today mom is coming home! You have to be clean, well dressed and good smelling! I prepared your clothes and some good perfumes already! And now, come on! –demanded Reika, poking Neji. Right. Today Hiana is coming back. He has to prepare himself. Right. He stretched himself, gave a long yawn and got up.
-And that I understand! I'll go and bring your breakfast here! –announced Reika and left the room to fulfil her announcement. Neji smiled to himself. Yes, he can't be unhappy today, when his wife is coming home. But he didn't suspect, how crazy today will be..............................................................................................................................................................................................................................
The wind. It howls. Across the plain. The voice. The sound. So strong. It calls my name. It's wild like the river. It's warm like the sun. It call me back. Back where I belong. Home again. Always to you. I will always return.
The black-and-white horse entered the Konoha running. On his back a woman. A woman with long silky black hair. On her way home. Fast. To see her family again. After two weeks. Two weeks is so long. But the longer not to see them, the more joyful to see them again. Yes. Indeed. Nothing can be more beautiful, more joyful, than to see a family after such long time. But she didn't suspect, she'll see a relative, she'd never seen before. She didn't knew, so she didn't bother. She entered the Hyuuga possession. And as she only got of the horse...
-Mom!
-Reika! –her daughter jumped at her. She hugged her tightly. Her little angel. Her dearest only child. Fruit of her love.
-Mom, how good you're back.
-I also think that way, angel.
-Okay Reika, my turn now. –a certain man interrupted the two. In this turn Hiana jumped at him.
-Neji! –she yelled and hugged him as tight as she could. Then he placed his lips on hers and they shared a kiss full of passion. How much they missed each other. How much they needed each other. How much they loved each other.
-Oh Hiana, every time I see you, I feel like falling in love again and again, every time stronger than before. –said Neji after breaking the kiss. And she wasn't doubted to him with the response for long.
-I'm glad then, my most beloved. And you as always sound as heavenly as a nightingale chorus. –she said.
-And you two as always look so cute together. –said some mellow voice. It's owner was a firm old Hyuuga man, whose medium long hair was as white as his eyes due to his age. Hiana smiled at him.
-I think it's good we're cute. Married people should look cute together. Don't you think so, dad?
-I definitely agree with you. Come, let me greet you the way should. –so, another hugging. Yes, welcomes are so cute.
-And now mom, we'll take your luggage inside and I'll tell about everything that happened during the last two weeks. With details. –announced Reika. Hiana giggled.
-Okay, angel. As you say. –she said. Neji took his wife's luggage off the horse, and Takeru took the horse to lead it to the stable. But again, somebody interrupted. This time two people. The Uchiha twins.
-Hi, Reika-chan! Konnichiwa, Hiana-san and Neji-san!
-And konnichiwa Takeru-san!
-Kai-kun! Ideo-kun! What are you doing here? –asked Reika. Ideo explained.
-We were send here by our father, who invites you four to a show.
-It'll be the funniest one you've ever seen. Our uncle has lost the bet with our aunt, and he has to do something really embarrassing. –added Kai.
-That's nice, but you see, my mom have just arrived after two weeks of absence and I think we should spend this day together, you know, just us, in a company of the closest family, hope you understand. –explained Reika.
-We do. But you must come. Somebody from your closest family really wants to meet your mother. You know, that woman who gave me the crystal. –Kai made it clear for Reika. She understood everything.
-Your aunt? So she really is...?
-Yes. But don't tell anyone. It's a surprise, you see. Anyway, we won't start the show until you'll come. And it's really worth seeing, our uncle will have to dress in drag and do the hula. Think about it. Goodbye. –and not waiting for response, the boys ran away. Leaving Reika on a quest to answer her relatives' questions, not to revel too much.
-Reika, who is that ,,somebody from our closest family", who wants to meet me? –asked Hiana. Come on Reika, think.
-Umh... I can't tell you now. You wouldn't believe anyway. I can barely believe myself. Besides, like they said, it's a surprise. –luckily, this answer was enough for Hiana.
-Hmh. Okay. Surprise is a surprise. I guess we can go to the show. It would be impolite to disappoint that ,,somebody". –ascertained Hiana. Good. Reika was happy. Her mother always wondered how would it be, if she had a chance to meet her sister. Yes, this will be a really nice surprise for her. And a good way to celebrate her return. Meanwhile, Ideo and Kai cannoned into some people, who were heading toward the Hyuuga possession.
-Oh, Kitoro-chan! Hi! And konnichiwa, Hinata-san and Naruto-san! What a meeting! And hi Iruka. –Kai greeted the friends of the family. Ideo just scratched the back of his head and gave them a foolish smile.
-Yeah, konnichiwa. Heheh... –he said. Kitoro answered in the name of the Uzumakis.
-Hi guys! What are you doing here?
-We were at the Hyuuga possession, to pass an invitation to Reika, her parent sand her grandfather. –explained Kai. Ideo just kept on smiling and nodded. Naruto smiled.
-What an event, and we are on our way to the Hyuuga possession, invited by Hinata's father. He said he has a very important buisness to talk about with us.
-Oh, then we wish you good luck. And now, excuse us, we have to go.
-Yeah, umh... go. Heh. See you later. –and the twins continued on their way home.
-Hang on, guys! Be careful with your scar, Kai-kun! And we are now going to take on the bloodthirsty king of the white eyes!
-Kitoro, don't talk about your grandfather like this.
-Sorx, mom..........................................................................................................................................................................................................................
Hyuuga Main House household. Parlor. Tea. Smell of formality in the air. Hiashi sitting on the main place, of course. Around the table, there were the Uzumakis and Hanabi with her daughter Mariko (when she said she and Iruka are very close related, that's what she meant). They all suspected, that something bigger was in the air. And they suspected good. Hiashi sighed and started.
-Today, I would wish to talk with you about something very important. I mean, the future of our clan. –so indeed, it was very important. Everybody paid great attention to the old Hyuuga leader. And he continued.
-I'm beginning to feel old.
-Grandpa, you are not so old. You look to be not more than 40. –said Mariko. Kitoro made a disgusted sound. ,,Mariko, you Hiashi-loving freak! You as always suck up to him. I'm getting sick when you do that."
-Thank you, Mariko. But I'm not so young anymore. And I think it's the right time to take care of certain things. Somebody has to carry on my place as the head of the clan.
-Somebody, meaning Hinata. –said happy Naruto. Hiashi smiled.
-Right... Hinata, my eldest daughter, first in line for the leadership. Yes... Hinata, I love you and believe in you. But I am afraid... I'm afraid you just don't have the right spirit to be the head of the clan. –that made Naruto a bit angry.
-What do you mean she doesn't have the right spirit to be the head of the clan? She is destined to lead it, isn't she? And maybe you want to pass the leadership to Hanabi and Mariko, over Hinata, huh?! –Mariko smiled at this. Yes, she hoped that was her grandfather's idea. In her opinion, she would make a lot better head than Kitoro and Iruka. And of course better than shy Hinata.
-Naruto, calm down, let him explain. –Hinata asked Naruto.
-Calm down? He wants to disown you! –protested Naruto.
-Naruto, you got me wrong. I don't want to disown Hinata. I know destiny can't be defied. –said Hiashi. Naruto calmed down.
-No? Then what do you meant?
-I meant, that when I die, Hinata will take my place. But if she feels she won't' muddle on as a leader, she can always abdicate. Then your children would rule. –so that's what he meant. For Naruto it was okay now, but not for Mariko.
-Abdicate? Grandpa, sorry to notice, but Kitoro would make even worse head of the clan than aunt Hinata. She is just too irresponsible.
-Mariko! Don't be impolite! –Hanabi scolded her daughter.
-What's impolite in telling the truth, mom? You know Kitoro, she just makes pranks and runs in trouble for all the time. Can somebody like this be a head of the greatest noble clan of our village?
-Yes. Your cousin is destined to be the head of our clan. And she will be the head of the clan one day. –it seemed like Hanabi is right, but Kitoro had something to say too.
-I won't. Iruka will. –she announced. Everybody looked at her with confusion.
-But, Kitoro... you are firstborn... –begun Hinata, but Kitoro cut her off.
-I know. But I'm going to abdicate. I want Iruka to be the head of the clan, not me.
-ME?! The head of the clan? But Kitoro....
-No, brother. I don't want to be the head of the clan. It's too big responsibility for me. It's not fun. You would make a lot better leader than I would.
-But I can't, I'm second born. It's not my destiny.
-And my destiny is to rule, to make decisions, so I make my decision: I give the leadership up to you. Yes, that's the right decision. –Not everyone found Kitoro's decision right. But if she really didn't want to lead... yes. It's her free choice. The clan doesn't need a leader who doesn't wan to be one. Yes. Hiashi had to agree.
-As you wish, Kitoro. Then your mother is first in line and your brother is second in line. But you'd better think about it. If for example your children...
-I won't have children. –another confusing ascertainment.
-You won't have children? Why do you think so, Kitoro? –asked Hinata. Kitoro sighed.
-Oh mom, how can I have children when this whole love buisness makes me feel disgusted?
-That's normal in your age. You'll change your mind when you grow up. –assured Hinata. Mariko cutted in.
-Yes, perhaps she will, but even if yes, she would have difficulties with finding a husband. Who would want a wife who behaves the way Kitoro does, and look like a boy in bargain? –this time before Hanabi could scold Mariko, Kitoro stood up and yelled at her cousin.
-I DON'T LOOK LIKE A BOY!!!
-Yes, you do. Everybody who meets you for the first time thinks you are a boy. And don't deny it. Every time your father introduces you to some important people, who come to make buisness with him, they say: ,,The older boy is so much like you, Hokage-sama." The older boy, meaning you.
-Mariko, enough! Why are you so mean to your cousin? –asked Hanabi, a bit pissed of.
-But mom, you told me to tell people the truth, so that's what I do.
-Sometimes you shouldn't tell the truth. It can hurt other people.
-So you admit Kitoro looks like a boy?
-ENOUGH.
-Okay, as you wish. But I still think she looks like a boy. –Hanabi didn't want to admit, not to make Kitoro feel miserably, but Mariko was right. Indeed, Kitoro looked like a boy. She was dressing herself like a boy, speaking and moving the way boys do, she has always been that way. She never played with dolls, she preferred plastic dinosaurs. She was taking too much after Naruto. Kitoro herself knew what Mariko said is true, but she didn't want to admit, even to herself. No matter how ungirlish she was, she was a girl. And wanted everyone to know. Naruto decided to change the topic.
-So, oto-san, by the way. I wonder... what would you do, if you'd find out there's a Branch House member without a seal? –Hiashi found this question strange, but guessed Naruto is just trying to get everybody's attention away from Kitoro subject and just gave the answer.
-I would find that member and seal him. That's pretty obvious I guess.
-Right... But what if that member was no longer a Hyuuga? –now Hiashi became suspicious. What may this all be about?
-What do you mean, Naruto?
-I mean if that member was a woman and was married to a man from another noble clan, which makes her part of that clan. And our clan would have no rights to her anymore. Would you still seal her in that case? –now Hiashi was very suspicious. Either Naruto has some weird idea again or there actually is a Branch House member without a seal. He must check it out.
-Well... It depends... what kind of other noble clan would that be?
-The Uchiha clan. –the Uchiha clan. So it's a weird idea. The only living Uchihas are Sasuke and his two sons, and Sasuke is married to Sakura, not some Branch House woman. But... Sasuke has a brother. But that brother is a criminal. Is far away, isn't he? But maybe? But suddenly, Mariko cutted in.
-The Uchiha clan? No wait, that would mean... A! Don't tell me Kwan is from the Branch House! –she screamed. So she knew something. She figured out. Iruka seemed to figure out as well.
-Kwan? No, he is an Uchiha. But... he had a band over his right eye... and his sister had a band over her right eye... and their mother had dark glasses. Yes, that would stick. So they were hiding their byakugans. Gush, how weird.
-NO! It can't be! Oh, I knew it, he was just too perfect! A Branch House member. The new top of my class. Hold me! –Mariko was still in shock. Hiashi wanted to know what was this all about.
-Naruto. So what exactly were you saying about that Branch House member without a seal?
-Umh... You see... You know Sasuke, right? And you heard about his brother, Itachi, the S-rank nukenin, right? So, a few days ago, Itachi returned to Konoha. He reveled me that some conspirator is planning to take over Konoha and together we caught that conspirator. Itachi asked me to accept his to the society again, and to make sure you won't be demanding to seal his wife and children. Cause his wife is a Branch House member, who left Konoha at age of 3 and is considered to be dead. But now she belongs to the Uchiha clan, so I guess you won't be demanding to seal her, will you? –asked Naruto with hope. He gave Itachi his word and he wanted to keep it. But Hiashi was very strict about the rules and there was a great possibility he won't agree. And it seemed like he isn't happy about what Naruto told him.
-A traitor among the Hyuuga... left at age of 3, and considered to be dead, you say... wait... now this connect... and what's that traitor's name?
-Hyuuga Ryoka. Well, now Uchiha Ryoka.
-Ryoka... daughter of Takeru and Yukari... I remember her...
-But you won't seal her, or her children, will you? I promised that you won't, and I want to keep my promise.
-Heh... Some promises should not be kept, Naruto...
-You can't do that! She's no longer part of your clan!
-What I can and what I can't, that's up to me. And what I'll do about the traitor... You will see.............................................................................................................................................................................................................................
Uchiha household. Salon. Itachi sitting on the outskirts of the sofa. Soon he'll have to do the most shameful thing in his life. He tried not to think about it and not to look at Sasuke, who was polishing (polish your english! Heheh!) his camera for god knows which time. SIGHS.
-Depressed, aren't you? –asked Ryoka, standing in front of him. Why does she asks this? How can be not depressed in such a moment? Women are weird.
-Uhumh. And you have funk, don't you?
-No. I waited for this for so long. For all those years. Sighs... I wonder how will they react...
-For your father, I see two options: either be happy beyond reason or be mad, because you came back despite your promise not to come back. But I guess it'll rather be option one. As far as your sister goes, most of all, she will be shocked. But then most of all happy. Or you know, think about how would you react on her place. If you are alike, then the reactions will be alike too.
-But what if we aren't alike?
-You are sisters. How different can you be?
-Right. And what do you think, Hro?
-I think you'll get along well. There is no more powerful bond than the one between the siblings. I know. There is no thing I wouldn't sacrifice for Kwan. If I'd have to die to save him, I wouldn't be in two minds about it.
-Yes, Kwan couldn't be more lucky than to have you as a sister. Sighs... I wonder will I be a as good in that role as you.
-Of course you will. I take after you, remember.
-Heh. Thanks Hro. –a moment later, Sakura entered the salon with an announcement.
-Get ready. They are here...........................................................................................................................................................................................................................
-Neji, old pal! How are you? –in front of the house, Sasuke was greeting guests. Neji was happy to see him, and Sasuke was happy that his friends will be witnesses of Itachi's show.
-Why do you ask? It's more than obvious that I'm fine. As always when Hiana is around. –ascertained Neji. ,,Neji, Neji, you suck-up. But yes, women like suck-ups." Sasuke
-Right, it's so obvious. And Hiana, how was your mission?
-Not so bad at all, but pretty boring. I can't tell you the details, but in general it was about some buisness between Hiashi-sama and a local nobleman. Nothing interesting. And by the way, your sons said that you have here ,,somebody from our closest family, who really wants to meet me". So?
-So let's go in. –and so they did. And a few seconds later, for the first time in their lives, two sisters faced each other. Hiana gasped, when she saw Ryoka. She didn't recognize her as her sister, but this woman looked so much like a person she lost a long ago.
-Mother? –she asked in unsure tone. Ryoka smiled. So it was their mother she sees in her. Not that bad. She made observations on Hiana. Her face was nearly the same as the one she sees in her reflection. Ryoka liked her sister's hair. Silky. Shiny. Not such a massacre like her own. But she took that massacre after their mother, so she liked it. Sighs. So many memories. And so many questions.
-But... no.... you can't be. You're dead. –Hiana still was in shock and confusion. But somebody decided to disabuse her.
-No, Hiana. She is not your mother. But you were close. –said Takeru and moved closer to Ryoka, not drawing his eyes away from her. After so many years, he recognized his child.
-So you remember. –Ryoka smiled at her father. He was now standing in front of her, praying that this wasn't just a dream. He carefully touched her face. She was real.
-Dear sweat god in heaven, Ryoka... –he whispered, calendering her hair. After such a long time, they were together again. And so, the theory: ,,the longer divided, the more joyful to see again", turned out to be true.
-Oh, daddy... –and they hugged each other tightly, as tight as they could, nearly breaking each others ribs. No writer will ever be able to describe how full of emotions this moment was.
-Ryoka, oh god, my little daughter, it's really you.
-It's me, daddy, it's me, I'm back, I'm home.
-Good heavens, you are so beautiful, so much like your mother... Oh, it's just too good to be real.
-But it is real, dad. I returned, and I won't go away again. Oh, I missed you so much.
-And I missed you, little one. My little girl. –the Uchiha part of the family was happy watching the scene, but Neji, Hiana and Reika were confused. And Hiana most of them.
-Dad, who is she? –she asked her father. She couldn't believe that this can be her sister. Her sister died before she was born. Takeru wiped his tears of joy and in the most happy mood, introduced his daughters to each other.
-So girl, at last you meet each other. Hiana, this is Ryoka, your older sister. Ryoka, this is Hiana, your younger sister. –so she was. But how? Hiana still couldn't believe.
-My sister... no, it can't be. My sister died before I was born. –she said in scared tone. Ryoka giggled at her.
-Silly little sister. You see, life is full of surprises. And the only thing we know for sure, is that we really know nothing. Yes, I was considered to be dead. To be killed by wild animals, as far as I remember. But really, mom and dad gave me to a nukenin, and told everyone that I was killed. That's how it really was. –now Hiana was beginning to understand. It was starting to make sense. Accept one detail.
-But if yes... but why? –this time it was Takeru to answer the question.
-To save her, Hiana. To let her be free from the cursed seal. We preferred not to see her again than to let the Main House treat her the way it treated us. We wanted to give you up too, but.... Sighs.... it would be too suspicious, if we loose both daughters.... and we had no money enough to offer to a nukenin, who would take care of you... and... sighs.... we couldn't.... we wouldn't bare to loose another child like this. I'm so sorry, Hiana. If there only was a chance for you... I'm so sorry.
-No dad. Don't be sorry. I understand. And... I don't think I would bare to loose you either. I don't regret you didn't give me up the way you gave Ryoka. My place is here. Here, I have a family, that loves me. I have a loving husband, a wonderful daughter, and I have you. And I'm happy, dad. I really am. –so Hiana didn't feel suffered. She is not jealous about Ryoka. She understood. Good. Very good. Now, when certain things have been explained, Ryoka decided to do certain introduction.
-I'm glad you have no sorrow towards me, sis. And now, let me introduce: Itachi, my husband. –Neji recognized Itachi. And he was surprised.
-Itachi? The one who killed the whole Uchiha clan?
-Yes, that's me. But it was a long time ago. Now I'm negotiating with the Hokage to become an official Konoha ninja again.
-No way. Naruto won't accept you. And I wonder how could Hiana's sister accept you. –Neji didn't trust Itachi. But Takeru had no objections to be father-in-law to somebody like this.
-Naruto may not... but if my daughter's luck is a sage criminal, then I won't object. Welcome, my son. –he gave Itachi a hand to shock. Itachi shocked it. He didn't suspect he would be accepted that easy. Good Ryoka's father just wished his daughter to be happy.
-Son? So I suspect you want me to call you dad, huh?
-Yes. Indeed. Oh, and this is my granddaughter, am I right? –Takeru noticed Hro. She moved closer to him.
-Yes. I am Ryoka's daughter and my name is Hro. –she introduced herself. And was hugged by Takeru. It seemed like he loved her from the first look. And vice versa.
-Hro... yet another beautiful girl in the family. –ascertained Takeru, after scanning his granddaughter. Beautiful? Really? He must be joking.
-Me? Beautiful? Yeah, right. I am a warrior. I'm supposed to be scary, not beautiful.
-But you are beautiful. Every woman is beautiful in her own special way. And being a warrior doesn't disturb it. Your mother and aunt are good examples. –assured Takeru. Hro wasn't very sure about if she really was beautiful. She never cared for her look. She just cared for trainings, mastering ninjutsu, becoming stronger. Always. And wanted to be praised for her skills, not for her look. But being praised is being praised. It makes feel good.
-Thanks grandpa. You are a regular guy. –there was no doubts: Hro and Takeru suit to each other. But Sasuke was getting impatient. He wanted to see Itachi doing the hula. Immediately.
-Great, so now, when everything's clear, can we please start the show? I just can't wait.
-No. We can't start without Kwan. –noticed Ryoka.
-Kwan? What Kwan? –asked Takeru.
-Our son. You see, we send him...
-You have a son? –Takeru shined.
-Yes. We have a son, his name is Kwan. Yesterday, we send him to school and had a little bet. I said Kwan will become the top student in first day, and Itachi said he won't. I won the bet, so now Itachi has to dress in drag and do the hula.
-And I'll immortalize this blessed moment. –added Sasuke, showing his camera. Itachi growled. He was tired of Sasuke's happiness. TIRED. And MAD.
-Argh... If you already make such fun of me, then you'd better put a diaper on, in case you pee from laughing! –he yelled at Sasuke. But Sasuke couldn't get a smile of his face. And couldn't stop making fun of Itachi.
-Hahah, and since when you are so worried about me? Shouldn't you be worried about yourself? You know, I'm gonna show the movie to lots of people, including Hokage. –now this was it. Itachi was boiling. He must do something to avoid this hell. But what? If he'll escapes from doing the hula, Ryoka will force him to do something even more embarrassing. And kick his ass. What can he do? Nothing. But she... In act of desperation, Itachi turned to his wife.
-Ryoka, I beg you: bet him for something too! –he demanded.
-Why should I? –she smirked at him.
-Oh, come on! You are my wife or not?! You can't let him do this to me! You just can't! –he kept on yelling at her. And she kept on smirking. It seemed like she's happy with such a conjuncture. And with Itachi being at her mercy.
-Heh. Don't tell me what I can and what I can't. But okay. I'll bet him for something too. After the show. Can be?
-Can be. I take you at your word. –sighed Itachi. So he had hope. He prayed that Ryoka would bet Sasuke for something worse than doing hula in a drag. Or at least for not showing the video to the rest of Konoha. She has to. She owes him this. And now Takeru reminded himself some very important detail.
-Talking taking somebody at word... Ryoka, I have a question to you. –he said. She smiled.
-Fire away. –so he did.
-WHO IN THE HELL ALLOWED YOU TO COME BACK!? –Takeru yelled at his older daughter. Ryoka was ready for this. Yes, she promised not to come back. And she broken the promise. But she didn't care for this. She just kept on smiling.
-You see, dad. Good girls go to heaven. Bad girls go wherever they want. And that's what I did. –so that was her excuse for breaking the promise? For risking the waste of the sacrifice? For wasting her chance, risking her freedom? The old Hyuuga couldn't bare it.
-Ingrate! –he yelled, slashing Ryoka across the face. Hiana came up between her father and sister.
-Don't hurt her! –she demanded. But she felt a hand on her shoulder. Ryoka.
-Hiana, stay out of this. It's a father-daughter thing. And by the way since when younger siblings protect older? It should be the other way round.
-Since now. I don't care if you are older or younger. You are my sister and that matters. I want you to know, you can always count on me.
-Right. Thanks, li'l sis. And you can always count on me. But now, excuse me. –and Ryoka brushed Hiana aside, to face their father. He was still angry.
-Heh... you know dad, your hit wasn't really painful. If you want to punish me, you should hit me harder, so I can feel it. Here, go on. –she encourage him, holding her cheek out. And didn't wait long for another hit, more powerful than the first one, but still not very painful for her. And a strict reprimand.
-You foolish girl! How can you just waste your chance like this!? How could you just break your promise like this?! You were supposed never to return! To be free! To be happy! To have better life than I had! And you!? You deliberately disobeyed me! Worse! You put your children in danger! You risk your freedom! If the Main House finds out you are alive, you will be cursed! Have you forgotten?! After whole of this!? (tears in his eyes) Huh... Ryoka, I'm so happy to see you... I missed you so much... But I don't want you to be cursed... I don't want your children to be cursed.... Huh... I beg you... go away... be free... be happy. Huh. –after belching this out, Takeru calmed down. Ryoka took the reprimand with a smile. That's the way she remembered her father. So overprotective. Doing his best in getting any danger out of her way. Just wanting her to be happy. She sighed.
-You haven't changed a bit, dad... you just want me to be happy. You see... an outsider, who can never go home, will never find his place anywhere. And will just be happy when return to where he belongs. To a home he kept in his heart. I returned. And I will stay here. Cause I can only be happy here, where I belong. –explained Ryoka. Her father seemed to understand. But was taking it hard.
-My daughter... you can't stay here... You must be strong and go away. If you don't, you'll be cursed. –he cried. Itachi stood by Ryoka's side and made a speech.
-Over my dead body. You daughter belongs to my clan now, and Main House has no rights to her. Hokage gave me his word, that he'll make sure Main House doesn't demand Ryoka or our children. But if they'll only try to hurt them, I'll kill them all. I won't let anyone hurt my family. I'll be protecting my wife and children till I have no more blood. I swear. –he sward. This was a surprise, especially for Neji. He knew, how Itachi was. Itachi, that bastard, caring for someone. Impossible. He was a murderer. He was cold hearted. He had no positive feelings. Or maybe. Now, a perspective of having him as a brother-in-law wasn't that bad at all. Takeru wasn't dropping tears anymore. He smiled weakly. They had Hokage's word. That's important. So there was a chance for his daughter to avoid being cursed. Afterall, Naruto was Hiashi's son-in-law and had an edification on him. Right. No need to worry. Thanks god for Ryoka's husband.
-Huh... Thank you, my son. Thank you.
-No problem, heh.... dad.
-Hi! Have we missed something? –asked Kwan, appearing suddenly. And with him... Madoka?
-Konnichiwa. –said the former top student and bowed to the family. Takeru was thrilled to see his new grandson. He came to him with shiny eyes.
-Aww! He's so cute! And he looks so much like me! Oh god, a boy at last... and that's your girlfriend, am I right? –he asked, looking at Madoka. She denied.
-Whoa. He just know each other since yesterday and you think we are dating? Isn't that too early?
-Right. But you look cute together. Dear heavens, it's so good to have a male grandchild at least, since I already have two beautiful daughters.... and granddaughters. Kwan, right? My name is Takeru and I'm your grandfather.
-I figured it out... nice to meet you, grandpa.
-Kwan, what is she doing here? –asked Itachi, pointing at Madoka.
-She came to see the show.
-WHO ALLOWED HER TO?
-I. I invited her.
-You invited her?
-Yes.
-And who allowed you to?
-Nobody. But after this whole hard work we had yesterday, she deserves to see the show more than anyone. You saw our fight, and you must admit I'm right. Besides I owe her this for taking her place as the top student. –explained Kwan. Madoka nodded. Itachi was angry. But he had to admit Kwan was right. Madoka worked as hard as he did and had right to see the show. SIGHS.
-ARGH... You gonna pay me for this, Kwan.
-Sure. And talking paying... Uncle Sasuke, you still owe me the money for making dad loose the bet. –reminded Kwan. Sasuke gave him the money without withstanding. Kwan counted it and hid in his pocket. He was satisfied. After giving Kwan the cash, Sasuke turned to Itachi with a huge grin.
-So now, when we're all here, we may start the show. Go and get dressed. We will be waiting in the salon. –Itachi didn't response. He just snarled and went to get dressed. He knew there is no point at begging Ryoka for mercy. She would never remit him. Besides he was too proud for hystering in front of the whole family and for begging a woman for mercy. So he could just bare the shame like a man.
-And don't forget to put that flower in your hair! –reminded Hro. Itachi didn't response to her as well. He was too angry to speak. He wanted to have this terrible hula behind as fast as possible.
5 minutes later
-Itachi! Are you ready there?
-Do I REALLY have to do this!? I look like a total dumbass!
-You have to! Unless you'd rather do a macarena on the roof, dressed like a prima ballerina.
-I HATE YOU!
-I love you too.
-ARGH. Alright... Here I go... But I worry you: the first person to laugh will die at the instant.
-Yeah right, but now go out.
-SIGHS. –so, wanting or not, Itachi took his whole courage and entered the salon, piercing everyone with a sight of a killer, checking out who will laugh first. Everyone gasped at the sight. Mouth dropped and eyes were almost bulging out of their sockets. A sage. Wearing a grass hula skirt. A shell necklace. Having a pink flower put in his long, rough hair. PINK. Not long after Itachi came out, everybody started laughing. LAUGHING, like they have never laughed before. Itachi snarled. He was mad, embarrassed, and it seemed like everybody started laughing at the same moment, so he couldn't keep his promise and kill somebody. So helpless to do anything. And this was driving him mad. He yelled at the spectators.
-THIS IS NOT FUNNY!!! –but they were all laughing too hard to answer him. Itachi couldn't describe the shame and anger he felt at the moment. He was cursing the moment in which he agreed on this idiotic bet. He was curing Ryoka. He was cursing Sasuke and his camera. He was curing the idiot who created the hula.
-This (Laugh) is (laugh) the funniest (laugh) thing (Laugh) I've ever seen (LAUGH). –Sasuke made it with saying this and felt on the floor laughing. So now Itachi was cursing his brother and their parents, for creating him. After a few more seconds, Sasuke made it back on the sofa and picked his camera. He could barely hold it.
-Hahahah.... Alright, Itachi.... you can start the show.... –he said, pointing the camera at his brother. Itachi growled. He has to dance. Like if wearing that idiotic skirt wasn't enough. Ryoka, I'll never forgive you this. So, Itachi begun to dance. He was angrier than ever, and his hula wasn't very effective. He was too stiff. It was easy to notice.
-Come on! Shake your 4 letters! –shouted Hro. You little betrayer... you are just like your mother....
-The riva dance, the rive dance! Try out the riva dance! –demanded Kwan. And you, my son? ARGH.... I am your father, for goodness sake. You should be taking my side. You little bastard.... And you, Ryoka? I guess you're having fun. Dam you.
-Heheh. Okay, that's it. Here comes the backup. –announced Ryoka. She stood up and went to Itachi. What is she planning to?
-I'll help you. Move the way I do. Like this. See? –and she begun to dance as well. But a lot better than Itachi. Perhaps because she didn't have to worry about the embarrassing skirt, perhaps because of something else, but she was a brilliant dancer. Itachi begun to copy her moves.
-I see. –he said, asking himself, why is she doing this. And he answered himself. She was trying to get the attention on the dance, so the spectators pay less attention to Itachi's look. So you are not that cruel, my love. Thank you. I'll remember that.
-You feel the rhythm? –she asked.
-Yeah. I feel it. Really, you should be the one to wear the drag. You would look a lot better than I do.
-No way. I'd rather die than make a fool of myself in front of the whole family.
-And you think you aren't making fool of yourself at the moment?
-No. Hula itself isn't embarrassing, but that grassy clothes are just too disgracing. Besides you are the star attraction, not me.
-Next time you will be the star attraction. I'll win the next bet.
-Next bet? You still hadn't have enough shame?
-Laugh at me, my foolish wife. But I'll be the one to laugh at the end. –friendly arguing between the two was a bonus attraction to the audience. It was coloring the show and making it more interesting. And, as Ryoka suspected, her appearance made the hula less embarrassing for Itachi. He was busy with copying her moves and had no time to think about the shame. The audience was also paying less attention to the grassy skirt and focused on the show in general. Everybody laughed, clapped and shouted. And after the hula was done, Ryoka and Itachi bowed to the audience and got huge applause. Itachi took of his shell necklace and threw it at the audience. Kwan and Kai dashed to catch it, but eventually Neji caught it and naturally gave it to Hiana. It seemed like everything went well. But as soon as they thought so, somebody rang at the door...........................................................................................................................................................................................................................
Marta: WOW. Longer than the last chapter. I'm improving. (Inner GM- Yeah, right. You are short.)
Anyway, I decided to add something from myself, like Kishimoto-san: how did I grown up (or am still growing, cause I'm still just a girl).
I am unplanned child. Two weeks after my parents got married, my father had to go to the army. After about 4, 5 months he got a permit for shooting. That's when mom got pregnant. It wasn't the luckiest deal for them, cause dad had to be in the army, and mom was pregnant with me. I was born on January 1989 (year of the round table), in some Warsaw hospital. I was named Marta, after my mother. Good, cause I love this name. I was a very quiet child. Causing no special trouble to my parents. Dad told me about my first night in the house. I was so silent that he thought I'm dad or something and placed a mirror in front of me so he can see am I breathing. I was so good that my parents decided to have a second child. Another peaceful girl. And they got my brother, who was crying so loud that they had to place him on the balcony so everyone else could sleep. Heheh. I had a difficult time with my little brother, but now I know the life would be very boring without him. So it's all for now.