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"We're here." Jiraiya said dramatically.
"Yeah. We are." Shizune responded. Naruto squeezed Hinata's hand softly as if to reassure her, a small smile on his lips.
"You okay?" Naruto asked.
"Of course." Hinata stated.
Shizune opened a folder. "It says here that we shall be staying at the Countryside Inn." She continued. "Two days after the wedding, Naruto and Hinata will be staying at the same place. A two-story house just a few meters from the inn. This is where the abductions usually happen. Try to talk to the villagers. The wedding shall be publicized." Shizune handed them folders. "This are small facts about our identities. Use them when needed. No information is exact so our true identities are safe. Give me your forehead protectors. If they saw us with those, they'll know we're shinobi." They all removed their forehead protectors and gave it to Shizune as she gave them the said folders.
Jiraiya's Folder.
Name: Nashiku, Hoshi
Age: 50
Birth date: December 23
Occupation: Detective
Family:
Nashiku, Mina [Wife, Deceased.]
Nashiku-Minazeka, Kuneia [Daughter, Engaged/Wife to Minazeka, Minato.]
Minazeka, Minato [Son-In-Law, Engaged/Husband to Minazeka-Nashiku, Kuneia.]
Minazeka, Nala [Sister of Minazeka, Minato]
Minazeka, Kishi [Father of Son-In-Law, Deceased.]
Minazeka, Nita [Mother of Son-In-Law, Deceased.]
Hinata's Folder:
Name: Nashiku-Minazeka, Kuneia
Age: 22
Birth date: October 21
Occupation: Nurse
Family:
Nashiku, Mina [Mother, Deceased.]
Nashiku, Hoshi [Father.]
Minazeka, Minato [Fiance/Husband.]
Minazeka, Nala [Sister-In-Law, Sister of Minazeka, Minato]
Minazeka, Kishi [Father-In-Law, Deceased.]
Minazeka, Nita [Mother-In-Law, Deceased.]
Naruto's Folder
Name: Minazeka, Minato
Age: 22
Birth date: July 12
Occupation: Investigator
Family:
Nashiku-Minazeka, Kuneia [Fiance/Wife.]
Nashiku, Hoshi [Father-In-Law, Father of Nashiku-Minazeka, Kuneia.]
Minazeka, Kishi [Father, Deceased.]
Minazeka, Nita [Mother, Deceased.]
Nashiku, Mina [Mother-In-Law, Deceased.]
Minazeka, Nala [Sister.]
Shizune's Folder
Name: Minazeka, Nala
Age: 29
Birth date: April 5
Occupation: Doctor
Family:
Minazeka, Minato [Brother. Engaged/Husband to Nashiku-Minazeka, Kuneia.]
Nashiku-Minazeka, Kuneia [Sister-In-Law, Engaged/Wife to Minazeka, Minato]
Nashiku, Hoshi [Father of Sister-In-Law]
Nashiku, Mina [Mother of Sister-In-Law, Deceased.]
Minazeka, Nita [Mother, Deceased.]
Minazeka, Kishi [Father, Deceased.]
All of them skimmed through their folders until Shizune whistled, getting their attention. "Let's go!" She announced cheerfully. They walked for about 15 minutes, since the place wasn't exactly that big. "Hey! Here we are!" She shouted with glee. They all entered the inn.
"Hello! I am Kiho! Is there anything I can help you with?" A man in the front desk asked. The place wasn't exactly crowded. It only had around 45 people.
"Ah, yes, Kiho, we would like to book 4 rooms. And a wedding tomorrow." Shizune told the man. He had brown, messy hair, and blue eyes, a high nose, thin lips, tan skin, and, by Shizune's opinion, a muscular body. He was wearing a tuxedo, those similar to a waiter. The moment he heard the word 'wedding', he tensed but kept his composure.
"A wedding," he said matter-of-factly "is to be booked 3 weeks before the actual date but I shall see what I can do. Names, please."
"Minato Minazeka and Kuneia Nashiku." Shizune stated.
"Oh!" Kiho said, surprised. "You are already booked."
"Who booked us- I mean them?" Shizune asked.
"A woman by the name of Granny Nade." Kiho said as he looked at his small black notebook on his table. Naruto smiled knowingly. "She paid for it, too."
"How?"
"Umm... She sent a maid here to bring the money. Her name was 'Anko'." He stated.
"That's great, then!" Shizune said.
"She booked your rooms, too. Here are your keys." The man said as he called for a maid. "Jana!" He shouted and immediately a maid appeared.
"What is it?" She asked politely.
"Take them to their rooms."
"Hai."
On the way, the maid- or Jana- had been fidgeting nervously as if something terrible will happen at any minute. "A-are you sure about getting married here?" She asked almost inaudible.
"Yes, of course! Why not?" Naruto asked, hoping for some added information about the case. All of them looked very interested.
"T-There has been a-abduc..." Jana said, feeling obligated to tell them everything, after all, they had the right to know.
"Abductions, ne?" Jiraiya asked and continued. "My Son-In-Law, here, though the biggest idiot I know, is a detective he might be able to help you!" Naruto snarled and smirked.
"Biggest idiot next to him. Anyway, tell me about these abductions."
"I do not know much. But I was told that just yesterday, one of the brides- the first one- was found."
"Eh?! How did it look like?" Naruto asked quite confused. "My sister and wife..." Jiraiya growled at the word 'wife' while Hinata blushed intensely. "Works at the hospital, they might be of some help."
"I-I do not have access to the body. But the Mayor can give you a permit to check on it. If you want, I may bring you there." Jana said, a little relieved by the fact that there could be some leads.
"Do you know anything about the body at all?" Shizune asked.
Jana exhaled sharply. She hesitated for awhile but continued. "She was breathing... But her face... It was with bruises... Severe ones... And well as, her torso, her legs, her arms... Some just above her abdomen... She also had scars... All over her body... Her face, her arms... Nearly every part of her body... Most of near her bruises... She was seen... Near a lake... With only a thin towel... To cover... Her body... The doctors... needed to do a... surgery... But she died... A few hours after..." She said with very short pauses.
They all felt pity towards to poor girl.
She continued. "She was almost... Unrecognizable... But the Husband.. and... I was able to... identify her..."
"How did you identify her?" Jiraiya asked the question that was clouding every one's mind.
She gulped and a tear fell from her eye. "She was my sister."
They all gasped. "What- why are you here, shouldn't you be visiting her?"
She sighed. And remained silent. It hurt to talk about it, all of them knew, but it was essential for the investigation.
"I'm sorry. I know it hurts but... I need this... To help you..." Naruto said in a pleading tone.
Jana sighed, she knew that he was right. "I-I... We come from a... Wealthy family... But... I... Was... Disowned... See, I... Was... The... Eldest... I was being forced... Into marriage... But I refused... They said it was essential for... Our business... It would make our business more successful... And us... More wealthy... But since I... Declined... They made my sister... Marry... Kuha, my supposedly husband,... Fortunately, they had... a secret affair... They were happily married... Until... The Incident... They didn't allow me to... Visit her body... My family... Will be arriving in... 2 months time... To get her..."
Naruto closed his fists repeatedly. Jana seemed like a nice girl. Why would they do such a thing? All because of money? "How did you know she was your sister?"
She sighed and continued. "As being from a... Famous family... The Minakame Family... We had a symbol..." She lift her long, brown hair to show them the back of her neck. Their symbol was a simple infinity sign in red ink. [∞] "I... Saw it on her... They say... she might be..."
"Sexually and Physically Abused." Hinata continued her sentence. All of them looked at her in puzzlement. All she could do was not blush at the attention.
"Y-Yes... The fact that she was bruised and scarred says... that she was physically abused... while the fact that she was seen... with only a thin piece of clothing... to cover her... states the fact that she was sexually abused." She said as the attention came back to her. They walked for a few more meters until they arrived to their rooms. "Here we are... These are your rooms... Just call me if you need help... And Kiho wants you to go to the garden in an hour... I shall be the one to escort you... I shall attend to something... I will be back..." Jana said as she bowed down slightly and left.
"Hey Shizune?" Naruto said almost inaudible. "Anko, didn't change her name. Why?"
"Because..." Shizune said almost inaudible, as well. "She won't stay long. She won't investigate. Her identity isn't something to hide. She doesn't need to hide it. And..." She said slowly. "She doesn't have to act like your big sister." She said as she pointed to herself, then to Jiraiya. "Or your father-in-law." Then to Hinata. "Or your wife." She finished matter-of-factly as she looked as she was Naruto blush at the word 'wife'. It was only the two of them who could hear. She smirked. "Anyway, guys," She said loud enough for everyone. "What's your room numbers? Mine's 255" Shizune, then, entered her room.
"Umm, err, ahh." Naruto said as he looked at his key. "256."
"254." Jiraiya said as he entered his room.
"253." Hinata smiled as she let go of Naruto's hand and kissed his cheek softly. "Bye, see you later." She said as she entered her room. Naruto looked at his, now, empty hands. He wasn't even aware he had been holding her hand the whole time. Her hands fit perfectly in his hands. It felt incomplete without her hand. Just like, how he feels incomplete without her. Naruto shook his head and chuckled. In only a a short while, he had Hinata his everything.
Hinata closed the door behind her. She sat at her bed and looked at her hands. They felt so incomplete without his. She shook her head and laughed. How love can affect us so much! She decided to take a bath for awhile. She went in the bathroom and filled the tub. After a few minutes, she removed her clothes and sank in. She sighed as the heat relaxed her muscles. After about 15 minutes, she stood up, steeped out of the tub and dried herself. She got her clothes from her pack. She never removed the locket. She got dressed. She was wearing a white sundress with matching white flats and she tied her hair into a high ponytail. She caressed the locket, once more, admiring its beauty. Until, she heard a knock on the door.
"Hello? Miss Kuneia? It is me Jana. It is time to go!" She said. Hinata went outside, only to find Naruto, Jiraiya and Shizune waiting. Naruto offered his hand and she took it gratefully. Fortunately, Shizune was prepared. She pinched Jiraiya's ear, preventing him from running their moment.
Hinata looks so beautiful... Naruto thought as he saw Hinata. He released the breathe he didn't know he was holding when Hinata had took his hand. Jana led them through the inn without saying a word.
When they had reached a garden where Kiho was waiting, Jana bowed slowly. "We are here." She said and walked away.
The garden itself was breathe-taking. It had so much flowers, that you wouldn't know which one was the most beautiful. There were chairs, around 150. There were also tables. The middle was a red carpet reaching from where they stood to an altar.
"This is where the wedding will take place. Since it is publicized, there will be more people but we will only accommodate a hundred. After the wedding, we will serve the food and platters with drinks." He said and looked at the couple. "Miss Kuneia, Jana and your Sister-In-Law shall help you before the wedding. It will be held at 7 am. May I ask who shall be the Best Man, Bride's Maids, Groomsmen and Maid of Honor?"
"We do not have that. I am the Maid of Honor." Shizune stated.
Kiho groaned. "Ah... I shall be asking the staff to participate. Would the Bride and Groom be willing to help me choose?"
"We shall help you! Right, Hoshi?" Shizune asked.
"What! Hell no-" Before he could finish, Shizune kicked him. "I mean... I'd love to."
And so, they all left, leaving the couple to be alone.
"Excited about tomorrow?" Naruto asked Hinata teasingly.
"Of course! I get to marry the man I love, won't I? What about you? You excited?" She told him with the same teasing manner.
"Hey! I get to marry the girl I fell in love with, right?" Naruto laughed as Hinata blushed a new shade of red and smiled. "Most beautiful thing I have ever seen..."
"Huh?" Hinata asked him, blushing another shade of red.
It was Naruto's turn to blush. "N-nothing."
Hinata had laughed it off. They continued talking, falling in love more with each other after each word.
It was getting late and Hinata had suggested they go back to their rooms, Naruto had declined. He wanted to spend more time with her.
"Ugghh. Why?"
"I want to look pretty for tomorrow."
"You're more than pretty, you're beautiful." Naruto laughed as Hinata blushed once more, showing him a smile that, if possible, made him fall in love with her more. This commented earned him a peck on the lips from Hinata.
"Good Night, Minato-kun." She said as she pecked him on the lips once more.
"Good Night, Love." Naruto said as they separated into their rooms. Hinata blushed a new shade of red once she was out of sight.
Could their lives be better?
They slept peacefully that night, wishing that the night would go by faster.
[A/N]
Hey guys! Missed you all! I hoped you guys liked it! ^_^ BTW I got the idea of Jana from Maria from the game Mad Father. You can search it. I just wanted them to look the same, that's all. :) I also do not own Mad Father.
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Last Edit: 05/27/2103- Changed a word :)) Thank you, ZodiacBirdy
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