I don't Own Naruto.

Chapter fourteen

Everything went by so quickly. Kiba's trial, in which the Kazekage spoke on his behalf saying how he wasn't angry or anything, mostly because the dog nin was a friend of Hinata and he knew how the creature loved his Hinata. And now both of them would lose due to this arranged marriage. So Kiba got off with a warning and probation for a month along with the face that the only day, during his probation, that he was allowed near Hinata was her wedding.

Hinata took the news horribly. She refused to speak to anyone and whenever her father was in the same room as her she attacked him. Both, physically and mentally. In her enraged state she was stronger than him but there were more people on his side so in the end she was restrained and just walked away. She spent her time either in her room hidden from the world or at the training grounds destroying the wooden posts with strength that rivaled Tsunade's. But of course this was only in short bursts and she normally ended up falling to the ground angrily and beating on the ground as she cried.

Gaara simply watched Hinata. She always left when he got to close so he remained his distance and just watched. Even Shukaku couldn't bug him now. He was in his own state of mind. He was hurt and in pain because of what Hinata was going threw and because of the fact that she would never be his. Eventually he got up and left Hinata alone because he knew that strong people hated it when others saw them cry.

Neji didn't leave his room. Not for food, exercise nothing. He had his own bathroom so he could easily take care of his hygiene without having human contact. But if one listened every night during that tense week he left his room without anyone knowing. And then he'd come back before dawn to restart his day the same was as the prior.

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The day came and thought it was suppose to be a joyous day everyone sitting in the chairs were quiet and the air was tense. Neji stood at the alter dressed in his formal were. It was a formal black Kimono that all men received in his family for this day. It was embroidered in gold and white and fashioned elegantly to show that not only was he marrying but also he was receiving a higher status than he had before.

He was quiet and feature less. To his right he had Shino who he'd asked to stand with him as his best man. Mostly because the bug nin could hold in his emotions as well as Neji. The music began and Neji didn't even look down the isle. He knew what she was going to look like. And he didn't want to be here.

Hinata's eyes were closed and her face hidden behind a veil of white clothe. She had an elegant dress fashioned from her drawings when she was younger. She had always wanted to wear it at her wedding but not like this. It was long and trailed a good foot behind her. It was pure white and sparkling as the rays of sun hit it. The front was cut up to reveal her legs but between the cut fabrics was a see threw cloth that sparkled like the rest of the dress. Going up, the dress wrapped around her wais like a skirt, fitting the curve of her hips. It went up like that almost skip tight as it curved over her chest and instead of sleeves the top of the dress wrapped around her neck. Her hair was curled and wrapped behind her head looking like a crown of dark curls. Tucked into it were simple white flowers. In her hands she held a bundle of white, yellow, pink and purple flowers chosen by Ino herself. Her hands were covered with white cloves that reached to her elbows and she wore white shoes that rounded at the front and ended in a small heal in the back.

Hinata reached the end of the isle and stopped. She faced Neji and he faced her. He slowly took her hands and she flinched. She hated this and she couldn't take it. She wanted to scream but if she stopped this that her family would be dishonored and she would be excommunicated from the family and then the village. She looked up from her hand and looked to the crowd searching for a familiar redhead. Her eyes met his green eyes and she kept them there. The preacher guy went on and on but she didn't pay attention to any of it. She just watched the Kazekage, his arms crossed, wearing the formal where from his country. She wanted nothing more than to go jump in his arms and run away.

"If anyone has reason to wish these two should not be married speak now or forever hold your peace." The man said and Hinata continued to watch Gaara. He knew that if this wedding were broken off then there would be chaos especially because Hinata was the girl. But still he couldn't help it. There was silence for a long moment and the preacher nodded. He opened his mouth and continued "then I now…."

Gaara couldn't take it anymore he opened his mouth to speak.

"I object" Came a voice but it was not Gaara. The enter majority of the group turned to see a girl with a pink shirt and black pants. Her hair in two tight buns on top of her head. She jumped into the isle and approached Neji and Hinata "I can't stand by and watch this happen" she declared as she grabbed Neji's arm and pulled him away from Hinata. She wrapped her arms around the taller man's neck and leaned up. She pushed her lips against his. Neji who was suppressed at first reacted slowly at first then pulled himself together. He put his arms around her waist and closed her pale eyes, sinking into the kiss.

"Tenten what is the meaning of this?" Hinata's father asked and the two broke apart. Neji looked to Tenten then pushed her behind him and stood up to his uncle.

"Sir with all due respect I love Tenten and I will no go threw with a wedding knowing the person I love is not the one I'm marrying." He nodded and turned his back on the man to hold onto Tenten tightly. For the first time in history the entire group of people saw Neji smile. Not a smirk or a cocky grin, a real smile, one that said he was happy.

"Besides Hinata doesn't want to be here either. She has someone of her own," Tenten explained as she looked to Neji's uncle.

Everyone turned their heads away from the Neji and Tenten couple to look where Hinata was, but she wasn't there anymore. A collective gasp was heard and the faces of maybe three dozen people began to look around searching for the missing bride. It didn't take long to find her.

Hinata was sitting in Gaara's lap. They were hoisted into the air surrounded by sand, daring anyone to come close enough to the couple and try to stop them. Hinata's legs hung to the side and she had her arms around his neck. His hands were firmly placed on her hips as he kissed the Hyuga. He stopped for a moment to simply state "objections as well" then dove right back into kissing the girl in his lap.

The preacher sighed and shut his book. He shook his head "kids" he stated with an exasperated sigh. "No morals." He began to walk off the stage when Neji yelled to him

"Wait" The preacher stopped and came back Neji grinned "We will have a wedding today" The preacher nodded and stood back at his alter. Neji turned to Hinata "Hey Gaara, Hinata get up here." Said people stopped kissing and looked at each other with confusion but did as Neji said. Soon all four of then stood in a row, Neji in front of Tenten, who had her back to Hinata, who in turn was facing Gaara. The preacher sighed but nodded his head and proceeded with the ceremony asking the required "do you take Hinata" "Do you take Tenten" and so on till all four were wed to the said person they loved. Hinata's father was too angry to object.

"You may now um kiss the …er brides" The preacher said as he closed his book and threw it over his back then walked away from the couples sighing and shaking his head. So they did just that, Gaara leaning in and pressing his lips against Hinata' now slightly warm ones, and Neji pressing his against Tenten's. The people cheered and Tsunade stood up "Sake on me" she said laughing which pointed out the fact that she was already drunk.

Shizune took Tsunade by the arm and began to lead her out smiling apologetically. Naruto laughed and slowly he stood. He walked over to the four newly weds and smiled "Congrads Neji, Tenten" he bowed his head a bit and looked to Gaara and Hinata "I'm happy for you two." He said smiling a bit and held out his hand. Gaara shook it without a second thought but Hinata stared at it then slowly she reached out her hand and shook his.

"I forgive you" She said softly "I've realized that most of it was my own fault anyway."

Naruto laughed and waved his hands when Hinata released him "No no it's okay I shouldn't have been so stupid as to not notice." He laughed a bit and Hinata nodded. She looked up at Gaara and she grabbed his hand. "Well I'll let you love birds to yourselves" Naruto waved and ran off fallowed by a fuming Kiba and a silent Shino.

Neji walked past the two his arm around Tenten and smiling "Look Hinata… no hard feelings?" She nodded and they both shared a silent smiled. Neji and Tenten walked off to the reception but Gaara and Hinata remained behind.

Gaara looked at her with a smile and released her hand. He slipped his arms around her waist and pulled her close to him. She giggled and snaked her arms around his neck. "Gaara…" she whispered and he nodded. His sand left from the gourd on hi back and surrounded the two. A small sand storm wrapped around them and when it subsided both ninja were gone leaving only the little bundle of flowers that Hinata had held.

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TBC

You guys have no idea how bad I wanted to end it right there, but what would be the fun of that?

Though I may end it soon there will be a sequel so never fear.