Note: I do not own Naruto, either the characters described here...And for this first part of my fanfic, I decided to mix some real facts from the anime to my fic history, so it just won't seems too confusing and look like it came out of nowhere, I like to star with something that everyone knows!!
I have some requests to make :p.. If you don't like the story, then don't review. I like critics, but only when they are constructives!
There will probably be some grammar mistakes, and I'm using very simple words, so don't hate me for it, please, instead be helpful and tell me what is wrong, besides, like I said on my profile, English is not my original language, I just like it and want to practice it! ;)
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Chapter 10!! \o/ Gosh, I can't believe I made this far!! I hope you keep enjoying it!! Thanks a lot for those reviews…it helped me a lot…it feels good to know that you liked, so a can keep writing!!
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--Chapter 10--
--The Wedding--
Two days had passed as fast as a blink of an eye, and the big day had come.
It was Neji's wedding.
Hinata was so nervous that she couldn't even speak.
Neji was still acting like he didn't care. He couldn't convince his uncle that it was better not to get married already, but he was just not listening.
At the Tenten's compound, every thing was decorated with white and pink flowers for the marriage. The streets, the constructions, just everything. Neji felt nauseated.
There were still missing a few hours to the wedding starts. Neji and Hinata decided to take a walk trough the compound to meet the place.
Hinata: -so…this is where you are going to live… -she says sadly.
There were weapons houses every where, and people even already dressed for the event, they were carrying them on their backs. It looked like they were born to make war, even with the exaggerated quantity of flowers all around, they couldn't rest.
To every step Hinata gives, she felt again her life fall apart. She had her hands closed tight. And suddenly she felt Neji holding it. He was the only one that could understand exactly what she was feeling without words being spoken, just by looking at her.
They were walking hand in hand trough the village. It was like Neji was supporting Hinata from falling. Hinata's straight seamed to fade away, and a terrifying fear was invading her body. Neji could feel her hand trembling harder as the time was passing.
Neji: - Hinata-sama…are you alright?? –he asks concerned.
Hinata was sweating cold. She couldn't comprehend what was that horrible feeling, so she let go of his hand and runs so fast that Neji couldn't even see her loosing his hand.
Neji: -Hinata!! –he says surprised and right after he tries to follow her, but she was already gone. –where is she? –not even his byakugan could find her.
Neji decides to tell her father about what happened.
Hiashi was chatting with Tenten's father.
Neji: -Excuse me Hiashi-sama, can I speak to you privately?
Hiashi: -Ah!. –and they distanced from the crowd.
Neji: -There is something wrong about Hinata-sama. We were walking when she begun to tremble and sweat, and the next thing I know she was gone from my side!!
Hiashi: -What?? Unbelievable!! I'll have to come back to our compound to get some man to go look for her.
Neji: -Hai, I'll go look for her.
Hiashi: -No!! Your wedding is about to begin, you are going to get married, do not leave this place without my permission…I hope this isn't a settle, Neji!!
Neji: -What?? Of course not!! But I do have to find her. –and soon as he finished his sentence he left quickly.
Hiashi: -Damn it Neji!!
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Hinata fled deep inside of the woods, and she just kept running, running as fast as she could, letting her emotions behind each step she gives, until her body couldn't take anymore, and faint.
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Hinata slowly open her eyes, and sees a dark figure in front of her staring. She couldn't see its face, because it hadn't any. She got scared. – What is this? –she thinks.
-get up! –a smooth peaceful voice coming from that strange thing said.
Hinata obeys the voice.
-it is time to grow up Hinata-chan, decide what you want and go for it. Do not wait! –slowly that dark figure was turning into her self, making Hinata feels like she was talking to herself. –it is time to find yourself go after your dreams.
Hinata saw her image getting inside of herself. She felt confused but soon everything faded into dark and soundless again.
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His heart was broken, -I should have done something soon as I realized she wasn't ok – that is the only thought he keeps holding on his mind. He new he had failed on protecting his cousin once, but he couldn't accept failing twice. She was the most important thing he had. How could he let her go? He should have been more demanding on himself –so why didn't I? –
There was only half an hour missing to the wedding begin, but he wouldn't come back with out her.
He remembered she liked water, so he goes look for her on every lake and river there was around Konoha. But she wasn't there.
From far away, Neji could see a man caring a woman, inside the woods coming from a rock mountain that was making frontier with the Fire village. He goes towards to see them closely, hoping it could be Hinata.
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Naruto was coming from a mission; he had to guide some soldiers watching over a fugitive they caught, and takes to the Water village, but in the middle of their path, the prisoner companions appeared to take him back, so they got into a terrible fight. As Naruto was the only ninja among the soldiers, it was tough for him. But he made succeed on his mission and took the plus of capture the rest of the bandits.
On his way back, a few minutes to Konoha, Naruto was practically dragging himself way to home. He had spent a lot of his chakra on his mission, when suddenly he stumbles on something that made him fall. On looking at the thing, he got surprised –Hinata?? -he realized she didn't seamed hurt. –but what is she doing here? –he wonders. He tries to wake her, but didn't got any response, so checks her pulse and her breathing to see if she is really ok. Everything seams alright, -she is just unconscious. –he felt relief. So he takes her on his arms to take her back home.
Half way from home, Naruto noticed someone following him. He stops walking to look back the way he came from, but there was noting, and turning around to continue to go on, he sees Neji facing him angry.
Naruto: -Oh no!
Neji: -what are doing with her?
Naruto noticed Neji was all dressed up.
Naruto: -Well doll, aren't you all pretty today.
Neji replied with a punch on his nose and a – Baka! –right after.
Naruto: -Outch! I should be the one to punch you!! What happen?? Why was she there?? What were you doing that wasn't with her?
Neji: - Not your business! –he says as he tries to take her back from Naruto.
Naruto wasn't letting him take her without a good explanation.
Naruto: -What you mean not my business?? I told you to take care of her otherwise I'll kick your ass!! –he replies holding Hinata.
Neji: -Let her go now. I am not kidding, damn it!!
With both of them pulling her every where, Hinata recovered her conscience, but decided to pretend she was still sleeping so she could her what were they talking about.
Naruto noticed that Neji was nervous, but not because of him.
Naruto: -Anooo..what is wrong with you?
Neji: -hm…just..let me take her, please.
Naruto: -No, not until you tell me what is going on.
That answer made him pissed.
Neji: - Why are you always after her? What is your deal? Are you trying just to get her too? What do you care about her? Why don't you just back off?
Naruto: -Waaaait a minute! What is your problem, can't she have a friend? Are you her coast guard, or something?
Neji: -just…back off.
Naruto: -No I won't. I am her fried, and I'll be there for her for good. Whatever you like it or not!
Neji realized how serious Naruto was. He felt awful. It felt like he was losing her, because he new he couldn't be there for his cousin as much as her would like. And Naruto just would.
Neji: -…I…I hate you! –Naruto noticed darkness covering Neji's face. –why?? Why do you insist so much on this?? What do you know about her? –as he asks Hinata that kept listening quietly, felt anguish on his tone, she could tell that he was in pain. She had never realized that he could care just this much about her.
Naruto: -You're right; I know practically nothing about her. But I know for sure that she is a good girl… she is that kind of girl that deserves the best treatment...and you are not giving!
Neji: -BAKAAAA!! You really think I don't know that?? –Neji was trying hard to not let that tear droop fall in front of another man.
They stood in quiet for a moment, until Naruto breaks the silence.
Naruto: -You love her…don't you?
Neji felt surprised. He never really thought about that, he only knew that she was the most important think he had to lose, so he wanted to protect her, and be with her, but love was a felling that he didn't even was sure if he could define it.
The memory of that night, when he fell asleep with her came on his mind. – was that...love? –he wondered.
Neji: -I…I guess… -he answers timidly.
Naruto: -fine…but next time I swear I'll kick you.
Neji took Hinata carefully in his arms.
Neji: -Arigatou.
Naruto: -ah!
--End of chapter--