Author's Note: Okay guys we are done. Hope you freak out! There will be no sequel for this.

Last Chapter

His.

It was his.

The baby.

The newborn baby boy belonged to Neji.

And as he sat there, listening to Asumi crying, Chikaso stomping out of the room, Hinata reaching over and touching his hand, nothing, nothing in the world could have gotten through to him, except TenTen.

Numb and perhaps, foolishly hopeful, Neji put his hands on the wood floor and turned to the woman behind him. He didn't look at her. He kept his head down, lowering further still, till he had his head pressed against the grain of the floor.

They had talked about this possibility. As rare as it was. And it was decided he would stay with the Hyuuga and be a father with Asumi as his wife. He just hadn't thought it would happen. He had been so sure that he couldn't be the father. He had found them a house. He had been prepared today to leave the compound and never look back. And now, there were shackles on his ankles, chaining him.

He needed her blessing. Even if he had no right to ask for it. He needed her to tell him it was okay and that it would all work out fine. He needed to know that she would still be in his life as his friend, his confident, a companion to assist when times get hard. Because times were about to become even harder. But more than anything, he needed to know if she was okay.

"That's." She cleared her throat, "That's wonderful." She whispered, her voice breaking. "You have a son, Neji. This is happy news." And she said it with tears falling down her face. She wiped them bitterly away and continued to smile. "Let's celebrate later. I will call Lee and Gai. I'll go do that now." She stood.

Neji snatched her hand. He had no words to say, there was nothing that could stop it.

She twisted her wrist and ran out.

Naruto stood, "I'll go check on her." He darted through the doors. A servant shut them once more, closing not just the doors, but the end to their love, to their life, to their future.

He could not move. With his head down, his arms limb, he felt dead. Like a zombie that hasn't fed in ages. She was gone. And he could not go after her. Chances were he would never see her again. It would be better that way and yet, not having her in his life at all was worse than dying.

Hiashi kept twisting the knife, "She is right, this is good news. You shall remain married. Your tyrsts will end. You will honor the secrecy that is marriage. Asumi, you will return to my household and take your spot as Neji's wife once more. This child will not learn of your indecency. He will receive all the benefits of the Main Branch. We shall celebrate tonight."

The doors slapped open and Naruto stood there.

"Hokage-sama?" He questioned.

Naruto held up a piece of paper. "Liar."

"Excuse me?"

Neji shot his head toward him. Sakura stood behind him out of breath in her medical coat.

"It's not Neji's. You are lying."

Neji flipped his head to Hiashi but the answer was clear in the way he sputtered.

"I knew you would do something. I had my own medical staff take a sample. It's 100 percent Chikaso's."

Neji flung himself out of the room, activated his Byakugan as he pounded down the steps and out into the middle of the road. He searched the streets, her apartment, the training ground. She couldn't of gotten too far. And then he found her. He turned his head to the veranda and there she stood beside the entrance of the doorway, her head down in embarrassment. She rubbed the wetness from her red cheeks as if ashamed.

His feet slowly moved on their own accord, one stair and then another and he stood before her, looking down at her.

"I'm.." SHe tried to speak. "I'm sorry-"

He wrapped his arms around her, hugging her to him tighter than he ever had.

She was stiff, nervous, having never shown any physical contact in front of anyone before but soon she clenched his shirt, burying her face into his shoulder.

Hiashi's voice sounded from the doorway, "I did not dismiss you, boy."

Neji parted from her and took ahold of her hand, leading her down the stairs. He heard his uncle's footsteps pound on the veranda. "Neji!"

TenTen pulled on his hand, whispering his name. It was the only reason he stopped. His back was rigid with anger, every muscle tense and nearing ready to snap.

"I put the clan before myself. That is what I've taught you. It is not always easy. It is not always right. But it is for the success of this clan."

"Oto-sama." Hinata whispered. She came out of the room to step beside him. "That was a horrible lie. You would have destroyed lives. How could you do something like that?"

"You do not have a say in this. You have decided that when you left."

"What about me, Hiashi?" Naruto growled, "Do I have a say?"

"Hinata-sama." Neji voiced, "Hokage-sama." Releasing TenTen's hand, Neji turned around, "Thank you. I am indebted to you. But I am afraid words are no longer going to work against my uncle."

Hiashi's brows narrowed, "You want to fight me, boy?"

"You have left me no choice. You have disrespected me. You have disrespected Asumi. But most of all, you have caused TenTen pain she should not have had to endure." Neji turned and continued to walk out to the center of the road.

Hiashi followed meeting him with several feet between them. "What's to stop me from activating your curse?"

"Me." Naruto barked from the sideline.

Neji lowered in his stance, spreading his arms out. "Are you that afraid, Uncle?" The veins in his temples pulsed as he triggered his Byakugan.

Hiashi tossed the fabric of his kimono over his knee before stretching his legs and widening his arms, "You are not a challenge yet, child." His own Byakugan igniting. He shifted his fingers, "Come."

Neji shot forward, diving hand after hand but like predicted Hiashi batted each movement. Their chakra surged with each swing of their hands, sending waves of sand behind them. Their tempo increased dramatically to the point the onlookers could not see their movements as they swung their palms. Neji fell back and shoved his palm forward sending out a massive amount of chakra forward. Hiashi crossed his arms in front of him, deflecting it. He returned the gesture however performing the jutsu with a much more powerful hit. Neji was just about to dodge it until he realized all that stood behind him. He kicked his foot and spun into a defense, pushing out chakra to withstand the force. It nearly knocked him off balance but he sustained, and he flattened his feet against the ground once more, glaring at his uncle.

A crowd formed around them now. Elders stood a safe distance away watching the battle with growing interest. This battle would come to mean something, Neji knew.

Neji jumped up with a kunai in his hand, and he threw it just as he was above him. He knew his uncle would slap it aside, see it as the distraction it was and focus on Neji himself. Hiashi held his palm up for another Empty Palm thrust. It hit Neji and he fell backward and landed hard on his feet.

"Weapons are for the weak."

Neji smirked. With two fingers in front of him, "Release." He triggered the bomb and it exploded against Hiashi's backside before he could defend against it. He staggered, stumbling forward, making no sound even as the burns licked his legs. He yanked off the clothes that were on fire and threw it, standing tall once more.

"That's a QT bomb. TenTen made it."

"Hn."

Neji jumped at him again, and with more speed than before, his fingers hit Hiashi in the shoulder. The older man spun, knocking him to the side. Hiashi grabbed him by the arm and shoved a palm into his chest. A vital chakra point shut off and he coughed, feeling his breath stolen. But he punched out his arm, making Hiashi jump back before getting hit. Neji pressed his diaphragm turning the chakra point on. His lungs constricted, thankful.

Hiashi was upon him almost before he could recover and Neji jumped back only to push forward once more when he was prepared. He swung his body midair, slamming a foot but Hiashi blocked it, shoving two fingers into his calf. The pain was immediate but he ignored it, swinging around the opposite way and hitting the older man right in his rib. Hiashi latched ahold of it before Neji could pull back and pinned two fingers into his knee. Neji twisted backward, putting his hands on the floor and used his other leg to kick him in the face, parting them.

He got to his feet, showing no signs of the sharp agony coursing through his knee. And there was no time to turn those points back on as he attacked again, dropping to the floor and sliding between Hiashi's legs, returning the favor, one hit to each leg. The older man wobbled just a half a friction before righting. Neji jumped up to his feet and flew back at him. Another kunai was in his hand and he flung it. Hiashi grabbed a hold of it this time, spinning it, analyzing it before flinging it far out of reach. "You will not trick me again."

They stepped back from each other. "Look around us, Neji." There were dozens of members watching. "This battle will decide your future. Do you believe that if you win here today, I will let you walk out of this clan?"

"No."

"Do you think the Hyuuga will ever allow you to marry so far beneath your station?"

"No."

"If you lose, will you submit?"

"No."

"Then explain why we fight each other?"

"I have said all I have needed to."

Hiashi scoffed, glancing toward the house where the crowd sat in wait. "You fight because her?"

Neji nodded once.

"When did your emotions begin to guide you? I taught you better than that."

"I prefer her teaching methods." Neji ran around him in a half circle. Hiashi watched him with confusion in his eyes. And then he noticed the kunai behind him. "Release." A white bright light expanded, blinding him and he covered his eyes in desperate attempt to block out the terrible burn. It was only instinct that made Hiashi react, lifting an arm as Neji landed a kick to the top of his head. Part of his wrist cracked beneath the pressure of chakra. Neji dropped behind him and shoved all his strength into Hiashi's back, knocking out dozens of chakra points in his chest.

Hiashi crashed to his knees and blood spat from his lips.

Neji deactivated his Byakugan as he came around.

Hiashi sat on his heels, staring up at him. "Another one of hers."

He nodded.

"Hn." He panted, his shaking hands rising to begin the process of turning back on points. "She seems a competent training partner at least."

"I am leaving, Uncle." He took a step.

He shook his head, "How can you leave when you have become the leader of this clan?"

"I don't want it."

"Of course you do. If you want any hope of marrying her. Of having offspring. This is your only choice. Take it, Neji. It is all I can do for you."

Neji looked back at him. His legs were burnt, his hair askew, his kimono ripped and deviled. But those last words had meaning.

The crowds were cheering its victor. Elders were approaching, encircling Hiashi but he waved at them, "Neji is leader now." He told them. They looked at him and he turned his back, heading toward the main house, heading toward TenTen. Hinata and Naruto darted past him to go to Hiashi, Naruto nodding to him in congradulations. Asumi had run off in search of Chikaso. While Hanabi stood on the veranda with a look of annoyance in her face. She spun around and went back into the house.

Neji crossed his arms and continued stepping forward as TenTen approached with a smile on her lips. "Stole my moves, huh? Lease I know you're paying attention when I talk."

A decision was forming and he didn't know how to say it. She seemed to sense it as she looked over him. Her happiness dwindling. "Walk with me." He stated softly, going around the gardens and up into the back of the house. He pushed open the doors to his room and moved aside for her enter.

She looked around, her expression awkward, "I didn't really pay attention to your room last night. It's kind of dreary." She looked down at his bed, "You made fun my air mattress and you sleep on a futon."

Neji sat down, crossing his legs.

Her silliness cut off as she stared down at him, "What did he say?"

"He gave me the position of leader."

TenTen kneeled down, "That's great! That's what we wanted right? Why don't you seem happy?"

He removed a piece of paper from his kimono and laid it on the floor.

Confused she opened it and realized it was a marriage license. Her eye widened as she looked up at him. Her cheeks reddening.

"I was waiting until the divorce with Asumi today."

"You still are getting divorced. Aren't you?"

"Yes."

She relaxed.

"But this would have to wait now. I thought we were done waiting."

A smile slowly spread on TenTen's lips, her fingers touching the paper with a gentleness and a desire. "Neji. Our life together doesn't start with a piece paper. It started years ago. I haven't been waiting. I have been living happy and whole. And yes it's been tough, but that's never going to stop. That's just the way life is. I accepted that when I fell in love with you." She folded up the paper and scooted closer, slipping it back into his kimono. "Get moving. There's a whole crowd waiting to see you."

Neji cupped her cheek and kissed her chastely on the lips. "Be here when I get back."

She grinned. "Is that an order?"

He stood and approached the doors to the room, standing in front of them with a hard back. He adjusted his kimono, ridding it of any wrinkles, before he slapped open the screen and stepped out.

TenTen sat in his room a long time, her fingers brushing over his blankets, looking out the blank canvas of his walls. This was a part of him she had never been a part of. His room at the Hyuuga mansion. It felt private to have access to the intimate portions of his life. She felt pride to the fact that she was given that opportunity. But this wasn't his home. And it showed in the emptiness, the barrenness of his surroundings. The thought made her smile. The Hyuga may of him by name, trapping his spirit, entrapping his individuality. But she had something better and it was expressed in the way he took care of her. She had his freedom, his ability to fight, his ability to expose who he truly is. For that, she'd stay forever in the shadows.

-Epilogue.

In the two weeks that followed, Neji found himself swallowed by scrolls, reading ancients texts and marking down every rule he wished to change. Mindful it wouldn't happen instantly but he meant to wear down the elders with bringing up every ridiculous, heretic, racist, sexiest rule every meeting. He would not let up despite how long each meeting became as he meticulous went through each one only for the them to deny over and over again. Eventually they would have to die and someone young and perhaps less ignorant would take their place. One thing about being the leader of the Hyuuga clan, Neji would be able to choose who replaced the next Elder when they finally keeled off. Soon, he would have a court that would suit his ideals. And that's when all these rules would be erased. The main one being his eligibility to marry whoever the hell he pleases.

Until then he was allowed to stay single despite the constant nagging the elders brought each meeting to marry once again. He made it quite clear who it was he would have as his wife and they made it quite clear that they were going to ignore it.

One thing he was able to do was get Asumi and Chikaso the marriage they deserved. With an illegitimate child, the elders were all too happy to get them together and Fumio had no say as he was condemned to die at the end of the year. Killing another member of the congregation was only punished by death. At least someone got a happy ending.

Neji knew it would be years before he found a way to erase the rule that kept him from making TenTen his wife, but just as she reminded him, it didn't stop them from living.

He jumped into her open window, quietly placing his feet on the floor. He removed his shoes just as gently and placed them on a small stand that had been placed for them. He clipped off his cloak as well, hanging it beside the curtain. It was dark and impossible to see, but Neji knew his way around the apartment.

He was however taken off guard as something came flying at his face. His hands instantly came up in guard and his chakra ignited in a desperation, waving. A POP, POP, POP responded as he destroyed the encroaching evil.

He could hear TenTen flick on her bedroom light and she grabbed a knife flinging herself out of the room in a fighting stance. She glared at him in annoyance.

All around the place were balloons and confetti, with a big banner strung up reading congratulations.

She tossed the knife on the table, slapped on the kitchen light, and put a hand on her hip, "You're four hours late. It's two in the morning."

He bowed his head in apology.

"Tsk. Are you hungry?"

He was about to respond when she removed the roast from the oven and slammed it on the counter.

"Well, too bad!" She stuck the knife in it for good measure.

He understood her upset. He hadn't been able to see her since he defeated Hiashi. Their only form of communication were little notes passed between them and even those were few and far between.

TenTen disappeared into the bedroom door. He didn't dare follow her. If she needed a moment to collect herself than he would give her as many as she needed. He looked around the apartment looking at all the decorations feeling slightly guilty for being so late. But he still came, he wanted to point out.

"It's okay." She whispered, "I know you're tired."

His brows knit at her baby voice. She never spoke that way unless it was to the cat. He closed his eyes, don't let it be another cat.

Shoved against him, his arms came up on his own and his eyes popped open. A golden puppy laid in his arms, looking up at him with big droopy eyes. "His name is Kaiten. You can sleep with him tonight." With that she turned and slammed her bedroom door.

The dog whined, wiggling, wanting to return to her.

Neji dumped the struggling thing on the couch and stood in front of her door. Perhaps he should have brought her a gift, some kind of weapon or something to ease the distance. He's screwed up plenty of times before but a battle can usually get out her aggression.

As pathetic as it may seem, Neji gently knocked on the door. He felt stupid doing it but breaking the lock or shoving himself in would only bring knives hurling in his direction.

After a moment, the door slowly pulled open and he met her glaring brown eyes. He was finally able to look at her. Her chocolate hair was loose, pulling down near her hips, the tips curled. She wore shorts that were too short and a tank top that was too tight. And despite her obvious anger, she was beautiful.

It reminded him that though he had shown up late, he had every intention of sliding in bed with her and waking her with slow touches and kisses until her passion could not be stopped. It's been over nine months since he last felt every part of her. He couldn't quell the need anymore.

Neji grabbed the back of her head, shoving her to meet his lips and though she protested for half a moment, she gave in, her arms wrapping around his neck. His hands grabbed behind her thighs, picking her up and taking the few steps left to the bed. He crawled forward before setting her down in the center, crushing his weight against her.

Her hands were at the knot of his kimono and he leaned back on his knees, breaking from her to peel the fabric off and tossed it to the floor. And while he had done that, she yanked off her top. He lowered back down, catching her breast in his mouth, sucking, licking the nipple, biting until she squealed. Her hands clawed at his back, her heels digging into his thighs, pressing him again and again against her center, feeling him grow harder for her.

His hand twisted down her stomach, dipping into her shorts and cupping her apex. Her breath hitched just like it always did and he rubbed two fingers against her nub, her hips bucking instantly. "Hurry." She murmured, "I can't wait."

He slipped two fingers inside, feeling the heat and wetness encircle him and she groaned, her mouth widening.

"No." She pushed at his hand, "You. I want you."

He got off the bed and removed his boxers as she removed her own shorts. He grabbed her legs, hooking his hands up under her knees. She covered her face in excitement and a bit of fear as she felt him at her entrance. "Go slow." She pleaded.

With his tip at her entrance, he pushed just an inch inside and already she arched off the bed, and she begged for more. He was careful adding each inch and letting her adjust until the last moment and he couldn't do it anymore. He shoved hard and her hand came up with a gasp. "Too much." She groaned and despite it, it felt so good, she whispered, "Again." He pulled all the way out and proceeded to do the same slow process over again and just as before at the very last second, pushed in, hitting the back of her walls and all her muscles contracted over his entire length. "I can't. I can't." She moan pitifully.

He put his knees up on the bed, fixing their position so he wouldn't go in so deeply and thrusted in a steady rhythm that had her groaning and whimpering. She pressed a pillow to her mouth but he ripped it away. He wanted to hear it, all of it. He wanted her to get loud so the neighbors heard. His forehead pressed against her chest as he continued, his breath already straining and he felt sweat build up on his brow. But he had no intention of making this a short bout. He hadn't trained today. He had a full meal before he came. He had rested well. No, there wouldn't be any sleeping tonight. Tonight he was free to make love to her for as long as she could handle it. And as he knew, she was a fighter, she didn't give up easy.

- Epilogue Part 2

TenTen brought Kaiten to the training grounds and threw the ball. The forty pound one year old golden bounded off to chase it, returning with a wagging tail and panting. He sat beside her, placing his paws over the ball and refusing to give it back. She laid a hand on his back staring out ahead of her.

In the distance she could see the Hyuuga compound. It was in ruins. Buildings crumbled. There was yellow tape at the entrance. And not one person dared cross it leaving it empty and cryptic. She used to sit here and watch the compound, if only to catch glimpses of Neji, though it was nearly a mile away. This is where she first told him she was in love with him. This was where they used to meet up before getting lost in the woods to make out beneath the stars. This is where she grew up with him. Watched him become a man. Where he learned new jutsu and where he practiced every skill.

She scoffed.

Anger overtook her and she looked up at the sky in bitterness.

What was the point? All of it? What was the point to it?

The day he was assassinated, she was waiting for him. He was supposed to come the night before and despite usually being late he always showed up. When she woke and he still hadn't shown she became worried. She got dressed with the intention to find him and that's when the knock came at her door. She wasn't prepared to see Hinata and the tears streaming down her face. She had whispered something but still to this day TenTen couldn't remember what it was. She just knew it already.

He was dead.

TenTen had gone to the compound, not really responding, or thinking or feeling anything. She simply walked in but there was smoke everywhere. People were evacuated. Ninjas were running around assisting the injured. And there in the center of the road, next to Sakura were the dead. Three bodies laid out and covered by a white sheet.

She could tell by the shoes. Neji's feet underneath the first one to the left. She swallowed, unable to move. There was more destruction, more buildings collapsing and at some point she fell to her knees, holding her arms around her.

Sakura approached and knelt beside her.

"What…" She managed but that was it. That was the only word that formed.

"Hanabi." Sakura whispered. "I'm sorry, TenTen."

She shook her head. "He should have died five years ago." She murmured. "You gave me five years, Sakura. Don't be sorry." Tears dripped down her cheeks openly. "What's happening?"

"Naruto is trying to stop her. She's killed her father and another elder."

"He…" She dropped her head, "He never saw her as threat."

Her tears had been endless. And the days stretched into one. She couldn't think about those lost days. They were humiliating because now, now she knew what to do.

The love that blossomed and grown for six years, blackened and decayed into rage. The Hyuugas were a scattered clan. Hanabi lived in prison somewhere in Konoha. And TenTen wasn't about to sit and grieve. She had a vengeance that needed to be reconciled. And she would collect only in Hyuuga blood for she was the only one alive that knew of their weakness. And in this drive she found a purpose, a purpose from the life lessons. A lesson of walking in the shadows, a lesson of fighting even when it was too hard to continue, of loving even when he was too far away to hold. All of this made her capable of one thing:

The annihilation of the Hyuuga clan.

Authors note: Lol, just feeling evil. No sequel. hehe