Don't have much to say about the response I got for the last chapter. I still have my faithful reviewer, but I was a little disappointed in how little I got for chapter nine. I will admit that that chapter was a bit lame, but I would have rather heard that instead of nothing. Please, at the end of this chapter, leave me a review…please!

I do not own Naruto…

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She tossed away the towel and turned, about to pull Yukiko outside with her for a while, but found that the room was empty. Haruko turned to Tenten and gave her a questioning look. Tenten laughed and put away a few more dishes before turning back to Haruko and taking her outside herself.

"I think Neji is having a little chat with Yukiko-san."

"A chat?" Haruko repeated, a bit of worry in her voice.

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"Please sit," Neji said to the boy once he had closed the door leading to the small porch outside of his and Tenten's room.

Yukiko sat down wearily, and making sure to be as respectful as he could when he was around the older man. Neji sat down next to him and looked out at the large expanse he and Tenten owned. The flowers were still blooming and vibrant, but with the coming fall, they had lost some of their luster. The colors seemed liked an ocean, and with each coming breeze flowed like waves. Neji never got tired of this sight, even if he did miss Konoha. But this was his life now, and he was going to make the most of it. He turned to Yukiko as he spoke.

"You have known my daughter for quite a while, is that correct?"

"Yes, we were friends in the academy."

"I see…Now you are on her team?" Neji nodded. "Who is your sensei?"

"Rock Lee-san."

Yukiko saw Neji's eyebrows raise only the slightest bit. He stopped a laugh that crawled up his throat at the sight. It was just the same as Haruko's. Neji saw his reaction and looked down at him sternly.

"What's so funny?"

"Haruko makes the same face," he let out a chuckle.

"Hn," Neji smirked, "I've heard we are very similar lately."

"Yeah,"

"Lee…is he still wearing that suite?" Neji asked

"That green one?…yep." Yukiko nodded, looking out at the flowers when a light breeze swept past.

"He hasn't made Haruko, or any of you, wear it right?" Neji asked.

"No." Yukiko said "Haruko would flat out refuse if he ever did"

"You seem to know her well," Neji commented.

"We've been friends for a…a long time."

"You protect her n missions?"

"Yeah,"

"Is she reckless?"

"Yes!"

"Hn, I see. Haruko is stubborn…like me."

"I wouldn't say so, sir," Yukiko mumbled.

"She still lives in the compound. She thought she had no family, and acted without thought on missions. Haruko thinks she has nothing to live for…I can understand. I don't want her turning into the monster I was when I was her age… Yukiko, you must give her something to live for. She needs that reasons more then you can understand."

"But now that she has found you again, isn't that reason enough?" Yukiko asked.

"If she remains here, she won't be able to go on missions. She likes being a ninja, and the certain freedoms that comes with it. Trackers will eventually find this place and do whatever they have to do to follow their orders. I know she des not want to put her family in danger, especially considering that she had just found us again, but it is necessary. Her decision to leave will be very difficult, but she will do what she must. "

"We went through the marsh, we have a bit of time." Yukiko said.

Neji looked over, stunned. "I'm impressed. Tenten and I had trouble with those monsters and you don't seem to be injured at all."

"We did get out of there as fast as we could," Yukiko said. "Haruko was about to be mauled!"

"I can see you care for her-"

"Of course, she's like family-"

"No, not that kind of caring." he chuckled lightly. "I've been in your position before, Yukiko-san."

"Really?"

"Yes, and I think Haruko's handle on her feelings are just as tight as mine were." Neji said, "Tenten realized, much like you I'm sure, very early in our relationship, or whatever it was at the time how she really felt. I was in the dark for quite some time before it became clear."

"What am I supposed to do then? Wait until she sees it too?" Yukiko asked.

"Hn,"

"What if she never realizes it? Or if I tell her and she ends up hating me forever?!" Yukiko's head fell into his hands.

"The time will come," Neji said as he places his hand on Yukiko's shoulder. "I had to leave Haruko alone when she was very young. I never wanted that to happen, and I have always regretted it. She is very important to me, and if she was ever hurt in anyway I would do anything to ease her pain. Do you understand?"

"Yes sir,' Yukiko said, surprised by his change of tone.

"Now, I want you to tell me more about her," Neji said "I've missed at lot, I want to hear what kind of lady Haruko has grown into."

"Well, she not much of a lady, sir."

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Haruko sat in the shade of a tree watching as her little brother and sister played with Kana. Although fall was on its way it was still warm, and the sun still caste down hot rays of sun and made her feel uncomfortable. Breakfast had been a long time ago, and she still hadn't seen Yukiko. She began to worry about him…Maybe her father had overreacted considering the situation that happened that morning in her room. Maybe he was actually really mad…

Now that she thought about it more, a blush rose to her cheeks. Yukiko had been so close, he had whispered in her ear. Her body was pressed against his, and both of them were breathing heavily. Haruko squeezed her eyes shut, trying to shake the feelings away, but they only became stronger. Her hands were clenched into fists, knuckled white. She would have screamed, had a loud voice not shaken her from her thoughts.

"Onii-chan!"

They came running over, Kana following close behind, barking happily.

"Let's play! Let's play!" one of them grabbed her hand and pulled her up.

"What will we play?"

"Hide and seek!"

She smirked. A game of hide and seek with a Hyuga was quite a game indeed. A Hyuga playing hide and seek with a group of children without the Byakugan would be able to see everything, but when all the children playing had the Byakugan then they all used their bloodline. After a few years of practice and ingenuity they had learned that everyone had the same blind spot. The game had then evolved into the one it was today, staying hidden within someone else's blind spot. But now the one that was seeking had to tone their skills and know how to use their blind spot to their advantage.

"Okay who wants to be it?" Haruko asked

"Usually Suzume is it first," Miwa said, "me and Ryuu hide together."

Haruko smiled, "Okay, well, I'll be it. I want to see how good you guys are."

"Okay!" All three pumped their fists in the air,.

"Don't underestimate us!"

Haruko turned around, covered her eyes and started counting. The three disappeared and skirted around the area in different patterns. Haruko waited long enough for the three to settle and turned. She activated her byackugan. She saw them immediately, but before she pointed them out they moved and were in her blind spot. Quickly she turned and saw them again before they disappeared. Soon she found their pattern, and smirked. Haruko turned and before they disappeared she moved, into the spot she knew they would go next. Right as Ryuu and Miwa stopped in their spot, she grabbed them by their collars.

"Gotcha," she said

"Man!" they sighed "You're much better than Suzume…"

"I am older,"

"Okay, we need to go get dressed," the two said and Haruko let them go.

They left and now Haruko was left scanning the area for Suzume. She was very fast, and seemed to learn quickly. Finally, Haruko found her and was able to intercept her jumping.

"Very good, Suzume. I'm impressed."

"Thanks onii-chan! I only wish I had lasted a little longer."

"You did very well. Now let's go get something to drink." Haruko said "Come one I'll give you a piggy back."

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When they got back, Suzume and Haruko separated briefly to get dressed as well, and joined each other back in the kitchen. Miwa and Ryuu were also there, and already had two glasses and a pitcher of juice out on the table. Haruko sat down and poured herself and Suzume a glass.

Haruko took a sip and found it to be very sour. Her eyes squinted and her mouth puckered. She chuckled once the liquid had gone down her throat. Suzume quivered from the juice as well, but not as much as Haruko. She looked up and watched the twins.

"Okay, let's race." Miwa said

"Yeah, first to finished without making a face wins." Ryuu said

The two grabbed their glasses and downed the juice quickly. Both finished at the same time, and with fat cheeks watched the other to see if they made a face. Slowly they swallowed the juice. Then, Miwa's eyes twitched.

"You lose!" Ryuu said, a bit of the juice running out from the side of his mouth.

"Hey!" Miwa punched his shoulder, "Respect your elders!"

"Elder! I'm the older one!" Ryuu said

"No, it's me!"

"Huh?" Haruko turned to Suzume.

"Oka-san and Otto-san don't know who came out first."

"Really?" Haruko laughed.

"Alright, let's go again!" The two shouted, pouring more juice and drinking it again.

Yukiko came running in. "I smell something really sweet!"

Haruko poured him a glass and watched as his face shrunk, laughing.

"Wow! That has a kick!"

Neji had followed him, and was now watching the twins competition. Haruko finished her juice and sighed. Neji placed his hand on he shoulder and spoke.

"Haruko, I would like to see your progress. Let's spar."

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Haha, okay so a little bit of a cliffy! Please review, and that way you'll get the next chapter sooner! Thank you!

Also I have the meanings of the names if anyone wants to know…

Miwa: Far seeing

Ryuu: Dragon

Suzume: Sparrow