I wrote it on my hand and kept it in mind All day. Until Lunch. I met up with Sakura in the line.
"Hey, Sakura."
"Hi Hinata. You look nice today. Sasuke told me we're going to be running a little later today."
"Y-yes, I think I came up w-with a solution But I'll have to get p-p-permission first."
"What is it? Tell me."
I put a finger to my lips."Its a Secret."
I grabbed some Orange Juice, paid, warmed up quite a large bowl of what looked like Japanese rice, and sat down with Tennie.
She was dumbstruck. "Where'd my Hinata, go?"
"One second you're leaving with Sakura and the next you're entering the school laughing with Sasuke and socializing with Sak in the Line." She quit the act. "I'm glad they did though. You were like a turtle. In your own little shell. Now you've finally joined Our world."
I only raised a brow and opened my lunch. It Was Japanese rice with white sauce. Lots of it. An orange, and two egg rolls. Ghamakio must really be trying to make me eat more. I like it though. I grabbed a spoon. "That looks So Good"
"Want some." Tenten nodded. I gave her some and added white sauce just as Sakura sat down. "Do you really go through that whole line everyday for a juice?"
I nodded. "You do know there's a juice stand over there."
"Yes but this one tastes better. And I waited and worked for this one."
Sakura's head nodded to the side. "Can I have some of your rice?"
Change in conversation. "Yes"
I grabbed the spoon and gave some to her as well. There was still plenty left over. I decided to eat the egg rolls and the orange first so when I got to the rice I wasn't really Hungry. I put it away. I might give it to someone later. Sakura and Tenten had thoroughly enjoyed it.
"Whoever made that is Amazing." Tenten said. Sakura only nodded with agreement. "I-I'll make sure t-to t-tell h-h-him."
Sakura grinned for some reason. So did TenTen. They came around the table and started ticking me. I laughed so hard I was crying. So much for keeping out of the gossip train.
"Every time you stutter real bad we're going to tickle you."
I dried the tears that had collected. "Are you wearing powder?"
"No. As for makeup goes I'm only wearing a little bit of mascara." I said still trembling with laughter. "How do you keep your skin so Clear?" Sakura said. "Me and Ino always talk about the troubles we have with our skin and you never have to worry about it."
"When I was little my father had me taking supplement that helped my hair, skin, and nails." They listened intently. "I-it was Disgusting but I am very thankful for it. I-I still take it from time to time. T-the girls school I went to b-before this also had some creams and things that were of mandatory use. One of y'all say s-something" I'm not used to talking about myself like that. "Do you know what it was called? The stuff your dad used."
"Um. No. All Hyuuga's are Supposed to take it so I'll ask someone. I do know that the cream at Marilyn's was called. Baseign. It has a good quality."
"Hmm" Sakura nodded. I looked at the clock. "Its time to go. Sakura. Are you coming?"
She nodded and I grabbed the already set leftovers. "Bye Tennie!"
We threw away the trash and walked out into the hall. "So are you going to the Powder Room again?"
I flushed a bit."D-Dont make fun o-of Me."
She only laughed. "I'm not as bad as Ino. If I was Ino you wouldn't here the end of it."
I have yet to socialize with her but somehow I'm sure I will be soon.
I entered the Library. Yet again. The women waved at me.
"Umm, the young Uchiha printed out your schedule earlier. Is that okay with you?" She asked.
"Yes. I'm headed that way anyway. Did he go in the back?"
"Yes he did but he told me to tell you to just put your things down and go to the student council room.". I smiled. "Thank you for your concern."
"No problem, hon."
I walked to the back room and did just so but I grabbed my lunch to see if I could feed a hungry soul. I giggle at myself. I wonder when I'll finally be fully comfortable with them. I warmed it up in the microwave on the way. The lunchroom was empty but I was comfortable with it. When I got closer to the room I started to get uncomfortable. This is what I want for myself, right?
Entering the room they seemed to be in deep discussion and weren't paying attention. About the festival. Suddenly I remembered and walked back out. Maybe she's still here. I walked a little faster. She was still here. I knocked and slid the door open. "Ah, Hinata! How are you?"
"I came here to beg."
Ms. Hoodba's face went to confusion.
"You remember when you recommended the letters. I have been writing them but now the situation is even worse."
I love Ms. Hoodba. She's always so open minded. It makes me feel comfortable. Unlike some other things. I explained the quick version of the situation and then what I told my father.
"Something tells me I know what you've come to beg for and it isn't advice is it?"
I shook my head. She sighed and leaned back in her chair.
"I haven't been thinking about it. I mean. Its only Just turned Spring. I have a question though."
I listened intently. "What about your Father?"
"He would like for one of us to be in it. But. He doesn't know what you do."
"This will be a lot of work for all of y'all. You do know that right."
"Yes. Of course."
"I was planning on doing the international thing anyway. I've already contacted the Kazekage and he agreed to send his sister"
"Temari-san!"
"Yeah, her. How do you know her?"
"Well, my family had a-"
"I don't even want to know. And let me see. I'll have to call some others."
"Okay! I think this will work out great."
"But none of the others are with you. How can you be sure they don't have anything planned?"
I pondered on this before she spoke again. "And what about Naruto?"
"You have proven yourself to be wiser than me. I'm sure after a Long Talk we will come up with something."
"Okay. Now another thing. Don't hurt yourself doing this Hinata. Always come back to the origin. The starting place."
"I know. Thank you for the advice and help. I might pay you back Tenfold one day."
We smiled and shared a short appreciative silence. And I was comfortable with it.
"I need to head back to the student council room. They were in a meeting earlier. So hopefully they're done by now. I'll see you tomorrow Senora."
"Yes, you as well."
I exited and went back to the room. It was much more casual now.
"Hey, Hinata!" Sakura's bubbly voice seemed to fill the void. Now everyone's attention was on me.
"Hey."I said back smiling ofcourse. Totally driven by Nice Hyuuga instincts. Neji was here as well. For some reason with him being the president and all he's almost Never actually here.
"What's up, Hinata." Kiba was surprised to see me and I couldn't tell what Shino thought. I always wonder about him. I sat in the back. "Hey. Is that your Lunch?"
"Yes, I didn't want to Waste it."
"Sasuke's Hungry. Right, Sasuke?" I noted that she never actually looked at Sasuke but was demanding that he was hungry.
"You have got to try this stuff."
I took it out and gave it to her as well as the plastic spoon and fork I grabbed from the lunchroom. Crossing my legs, I looked at the scenery. The room was like the rest of the rooms except it had boards and charts tacked all over the place. I looked at the sports chart. There's a baseball game tomorrow. I placed my eyes back on Sasuke. He was staring at the food. Then he actually ate it. All the room seemed focused on him.
"Its good."
"What'd I tell you. I've never tasted anything like that. And Japanese rice is a normal around here."
Neji walked over to me. "Isn't that Hiashi-sama's favorite dish?"
"Yes, Ghamakio made it this morning."
"Hmm."
Suddenly the room was bustling with talk of the dish. It got passed all the way around the table and everyone magically came up with plastic spoons and forks. The few people I didn't really know even said it was great. They gave me the empty bowl.
"I might bring some more if I can tomorrow."
They started clapping. Even Sasuke. And I thought I was backwards.
The three of us left after that. Coming back to the library was easy enough. After Sasuke gave me their schedules I told them what told my father. And then my idea and meeting with Ms. Hoodba. I also asked if they could gather some people up for this and that we already had a Temari. Then Sakura mentioned I hadn't met Ino and that she would love to do it.
"I don't have any classes with her."
"There's the morning and there's the afternoon. Pick one."
Either way I'm gonna suffer right. Might as well, meet her in the afternoon so if I mess up It won't affect my schoolwork.
"In the afternoon"
Sasuke looked interested in this.
"Do the same as you did today except when you come tomorrow be ready. Something tells me I will enjoy tomorrow."
Sadist. "You are so creepy. So are you really going to bring the rice tomorrow."
"Yes, I don't mind. I want to get on everyone's good side, right."
"I'll bring drinks then. Sasuke what will you bring? It has to be a dessert."
"Tomatoes."
I laughed out loud. It was hard to keep it in. These two are hilarious. He said Tomatoes.
Sasuke's brow twitched. I only laughed harder. He stood to leave. Sakura had trouble telling him to stay. "So What will you Really bring?"
"You'll just have to see. I'm going to call the driver." He shut the door.
"So hey. Are you going home with Naruto?"
"Yeah. I have to so I won't look suspicious."
"Ino is nice right? I'm kind of scared to meet her. The Gossip Queen."
"Yeah. She is nice, actually. Very Open minded. She's not too quick to judge because she likes the Story. She needs to become a journalist."
"Okay. Thank you. Needed the extra support."
Packing up I went to wait on the Chauffeur, Munikata Uchiha. The halls were quiet. Then I heard Naruto. Baseball practice is over already. I quickly turned the other way. Passing a confused Sasuke and soon after a confused Sakura. The other way to the front is just a little confusing but I mastered it. As soon as I got out there fresh air hit me and the beauty of the sun seemed to soak into my skin. I grinned.
"You enjoying that Miss."
I looked to see Mr. Munikata had rolled the window down and was looking at me.
"Hello, Mr. Munikata." I walked over. I wonder what was taking Sasuke so long. "Hey, instead of going to the Hyuuga compound Can you go to the Building?"
"I'll pay you if you want."
He nodded. "I don't think I need it but I will take you there. For being so Nice. I rarely meet people from Clans that are actually nice. You made my day today. I'll have to tell my wife and son about you when I get home."
"Thank You." This is real. I took off the book bag and sat in the back. No pretending or fake smiles. Just me. Well And Mr. Munikata. Turning I saw Sasuke walking out of the building I leaned over and scrolled down the window.
"Hurry up." I rolled it back up and opened the door. I remembered I had no limits(Homework) and could in fact do it today.
"So what are you going to bring for dessert?"
"I don't know. I'll think of something- hey where are we going?!" He started looking around.
"Somewhere. Here."I gave him a hat. I only wore it when it was really cold and it covered up to the eyebrows. I put my hair in a bun and reached for my lip gloss. I debated on whether or not to use it. I'm not going anywhere special. And its not like Sasuke is Real company. He's like a glass of Ice-filled water. I put away the lip gloss and used my normal chap-stick.
"Do you have homework?"
He stared at me."I'm guessing that's a no."
Silence. "Okay you can stop now."
"Why are we here?"
"Just a l-l-"I took a breath. "Small side trip. You don't need your book-bag."
He looked like a idiot. With the hat on but then again there are a lot of people who are idiots so I guess he'll blend. Sasuke who was So very interested in where we were going did not like the sight of the restaurant.
"Hinata-hime. I see you brought someone with you today."
The manager was the first to greet me. Reiki was next."Oh hey Hina-chan. Isn't that the U-"
Sasuke and I both shushed her. Sasuke wasn't too happy with his situation. "I don't like sweets."
"I know. You said you don't know what your dessert for tomorrow will be. I'm just helping you out. Don't worry. It won't be too long."
Over the next hour or so we(mostly me) cooked up all kinds of stuff. Of course. While working. When the evening shift person arrived we parted ways. I asked for a bowl, I never forgot about the rice, bought the last batches I made then headed out.
Sitting back in the car I turned to Sasuke. "S-Soo, How was it?"
"It wasn't all that bad. You seem to enjoy the Culinary arts."
"I d-do. I always have."
I knocked on the window to Mr. Munikata. "For you and your wife and son."
"Thank you! Your destination is home, correct." I gave it to him. "Yes." He rolled the window back up and I turned back to Sasuke. "I want You to t-take Them. For t-t-tomorrow."
"Why not you?"
"I don't want to Seem o-o-ver Eager. I made like t-two whole Boxes and still w-w-want to make the other stuff."
"I'm confused."
"Just t-take t-t-t"Breath in. "It"
I placed them in his lap. "Ah. Truce." I held out a hand. "F-for t-the o-o-ther times."
He took it. "Truce."
I flopped on my bed as soon as I entered my room. What an Amazing Monday. I asked my father to borrow Ki or Kio and learned how to make the rice. Its actually real simple and easy. I could've done it on thought and without his help really. Ki had to go back after a while and I added a few things. Just for taste then made the white sauce and I was all good. I must smell like cinnamon and rice. That's what it seems like. I giggled at myself.
"Naruto, what did you do to him?"
"I don't know."
"Naruto. Answer my question."
"I said I don't know."
"Naruto. This isn't a laugh-"
"Who's Playing?! Huh? I'm not Laughing!"My voice had risen a little too high.
I calmed down.
"I don't Freakin' Know."
They didn't seem convinced. The music started playing again. It burned my ears. I hit my fists on something. "Let me out! Let me out!" Over and Over and out.
I sat up. I did it again didn't I. The room was filled with broken glass. A chip fell. The sound of it breaking almost splintered my sensitive ears. Blood covered my hands. And the bodies around me. They were still breathing but didn't look to be in good condition at all. I'm surprised they're still breathing. Last time the guys ended up dead. The glasses guy and the roach. What's different? Maybe the situation. A needle stuck in my arm. Sleep. They want me to go to sleep. Maybe I'll forget it all. Again. I woke up gasping. In my own bed. Except everything was red. The woman with red hair touched my shoulders. "Look at that beautiful skin. Just makes me want to eat him. Look at it Mikoto."
"Ahh. I see. Hana. Lookie."
Another woman I hadn't seen before came before me. Her hair was long. Bluish purplish. That I've seen before. Mikotos was the same except black and my mothers was red. "Let's do it."
They began to scream. I covered my ears. Blood came out of their throats and I realized they weren't screaming. They were singing. Very loudly. What were they singing? So many questions filled my mind. Until they focused on one. Hair. Red. Black. Blue-purple. Kushina. My mother. Mikoto. Sasuke's mother. So who's mother is Han-Kushina picked me up and threw me. I hit the wall hoping I would come out of this dream but I didn't. 'Not Yet'
"You can't know yet."
Minato grabbed me and was running away. They couldn't really follow but I saw them. Their eyes. Red cat eyes. These were my mothers. Mikoto had the same eyes that I saw on Sasuke. Then Hana's eyes were white. White! Lines surrounded them. White. Hyuuga! "That's right Naruto."
"Minato!"Kushina wasn't too happy about my new revelation. We sunk in water. I woke up again. On the ground. "Father son time"
I sat up. "Why don't I feel like I know you? This is a dream right?"
"Shh. I'm going to tell you some things. It won't be long before Your Kushina finds you."
My Kushina? "Yes. Your Kushina. I can't tell you a lot of things now because its too early. I'll visit again at a later date. Son, you don't need to be looking for Sasuke. Or who you Think is Sasuke. Not now. Now, you need to find out the child of Ha-"
I couldn't hear the rest of the words because I went under the water. I saw them coming and scrambled up. Minato didn't have to be told. Always running. I saw the door again.
"Naruto, Don't!"
I turned. I didn't-or couldn't hear the rest- when I got to the door. The monster appeared. Just like I thought it would. I tried to open it again and the monster let out a roar. My ears went out and soon I followed. I woke again in the beloved dream. The blood from myself surrounded me. I could tell it was mine. The only thing I heard was the wound of waves. I opened my eyes. Feet. In the same shoes Minato were in. He called me son but I don't think we were- well. It just didn't seem right. Ghost like figures popped up everywhere. A hand caught my attention. Like it was helping me up. I reached for it and it went through. I noted she had a gash on her thumb. It wasn't large but it was interesting. I could tell it was a female. I just knew it. Then I sunk in the water. Sinking.
"This isn't a dream Naruto. Its a Vision."My eyes were on my wooden floor. I'm home again. Blood was on the floor. Dreams. Visions. So Damn confusing. I put it in the back of my mind again. Don't I have a game today? I got up. Dammit. My body felt like shit and the sound of the floor creaking hurt my ears. I went to the bathroom. Gotta wash the blood off of my body.
All of the blood. The shower sounded like screaming and I almost did so myself. This is going to take a while.
I sat up. Tears streaming down my face. What was that?
"Hinata-hime!"Sara was talking to me. Neji was on the other side and a few more maids surrounded the bed.
"Everyone. Get out."Sara was instructing. I could barely hear her. I tried to dry my tears and felt the lines. "Oh my God."
I quickly got up to find a mirror. The lines down my face were long and thick. Like Hana's in the dream. My mother. My eyes fluttered. The last person I saw was Neji. "Hinata-hime!"
Oh Snap! Lol. This chapter was much better than the last in my opinion. So look now we see the unfolding plot. A few chapters. Just for my lurkers. Smileys.
