Wow this is getting very dramatic!! I got a new fancy blue writing program; I spend most of my time looking at the cool blue back ground. Let's move onto the story!

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Neji paused by a cluster of trees.

Where else could he hide?

The wind had picked up and he was certain a storm was on its way.

He had a killer following him who could control water; of course it had to rain.

His sarcasm didn't cheer him up or even reassure him a little.

What else could he think about right now?

Tenten?

Neji hadn't stood up for her, he hadn't shouted out she was his girlfriend.

He couldn't even find her to comfort her in her time of need.

But who was in need now?

Who was he kidding; he was at least glad that Tenten wasn't here to suffer his fate.

He paused at that thought.

He was thinking like Tenten now.

Glad that she was safe but, would she be safe after he was dead?

She would have no one there to whisk her out of trouble.

He had to think like himself, a strong and confident male.

A male running from death.

Did his inner voice really have to bother him today?

Neji was going to die.

He had to accept that but, what of Tenten?

She was safe, for now.

He had to focus on himself for now.

Dying by a stranger.

Neji gasped repeatedly, trying to recover from his run.

He took a large breath and let most of his fear out with it.

He was Neji Hyuga, a great student, a powerful person and he feared a stranger.

Neji gave a harsh laugh with that thought.

No more hiding, not until he could see the killer's face.

He searched the sky for any sign of how far the storm was away.

He could scarcely see through the tree tops, so he mentally prepared himself for his next task.

How many people do you think would actually run to their killer?

Neji didn't pay attention to how much trouble he would get in for fighting before graduating.

He, who said he would live that long?

Neji sprang into a new run, this time towards his enemy.

His body pulsed with new energy.

He relished in the thought of an upcoming battle.

Is this how every ninja felt before they went into a fierce battle?

The wind once again picked up, blowing into his face.

It didn't slow him down at all, the wind seem to push all his fears behind.

He didn't fear the storm anymore; he actually desperately wanted it to come.

It meant meeting his enemy.

He no longer wanted to use the word killer.

If he confronted this person, who knew if he would die or live?

Neji's heart raced and the thudding in his ears was almost unbearable.

Leaves whirled around him and he could hear maniacal laughter from the distance.

"Giving up?" The voice seemed to echo through the forest.

Neji just smiled with excitement.

His first fight and it was for someone he loved.

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Tenten was tearing up inside and she was just able to hold her tears in.

Neji must know.

He must know he is dying because someone wanted her to themselves.

Could no one understand?

Isn't it hard for them to love someone when that person doesn't love you back?

Why had she never seen it?

Kavin had bottled up his feelings.

Tenten would never love him; she would never love someone except Neji.

How could she love someone who was dead?

She sobbed greatly, trying to run and release her depression at the same time.

She would have stopped and cried her anguish out but, she would not let Neji die.

At least not alone.

Tenten's tears stopped forcing their way out once the first crackle of lightning appeared.

She wiped away the water running down her cheeks.

Wait, she had stopped crying.

Rain?

She gasped with realization.

Tenten heard the clash of kunai, which sent her into a whole new mode.

She clasped her ninja tools and ran forward to her first and perhaps last battle.

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Neji had leaped out of the bushes as soon as possible.

His enemy was able to counter well.

Their kunai had clunked together almost instantly after the rain poured.

Neji had barely left time for his opponent to think, his kicks and punches were timed perfectly.

His body reacted perfectly, his mind raced ahead as he fought his enemy.

Finally he backed away from his enemy, realizing how much rain was coming down.

Pieces of his hair stuck to his clammy skin.

Neji controlled his breathing and watched as his enemy began his hand seals.

He died trying, perhaps it was worth it.

"I knew you would be the most intriguing. You are her boyfriend, of course."

Neji chilled from the voice.

He could feel his enemy's smirk behind the hood.

Neji tried controlling his emotions, trying to persuade himself to keep fighting.

Here is where he would die, die by….

Who was it?

Neji looked directly at the darkness that was the enemy's face.

With the last bit of his strength, Neji leapt forward and dragged his opponent down with him.

He fought against the voice that was now in his head.

Was he really losing it?

Now his enemy didn't have to say comments aloud but, could voice them into Neji's mind.

The only thing keeping him on task was the thought of being killed by an unknown person.

His body was weakening quickly and he began cringing with every movement.

Something inside of him began to ache but, he ignored it.

One more task.

He wretched the hood from his enemy's face.

Kavin's piercing gaze stared back.

How could he be so stupid?

Kavin was always there.

Always listening.

His body collapsed to the ground where Kavin had been.

The quiet boy was now standing, staring down at the Hyuga.

"I prefer when you don't talk." Neji glared at the boy that kept sending messages to his mind.

"Why not give up?"

"You could stay here and die quickly."

Neji's glare soon vanished and his mask of no emotion returned.

Giving up would be so easy.

He coughed vigorously, feeling the pains increase.

Eventually, he was gasping for as much air as possible.

Water.

His enemy had completed his Justus before Neji's leap.

This was his fate?

Insides filling with water, slow and painful.

So be it.

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Tenten found the two boys easily; they were the only thing causing noise in this forest.

The rain was falling slightly.

Strands of her hair fell from the neat buns but, she paid no heed.

Neji was her only concern.

She looked at his face of desperation.

Neji had given up.

Why had he been so tired? (Maybe he was looking for you all day!)

And now Kavin advanced on him with a dagger, which would be used as the last blow.

She shot out of the bushes, throwing as many items as she could find from her pockets.

Kavin reacted quickly, sending any water available at his threat.

His face blanched when he saw it was the girl he loved.

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Neji was finding it easier to breath now.

Where had all the water gone?

He raised his tired eyes and tried to comprehend the scene in front of him.

Kavin was shaking repeatedly, his whole body quivering.

Neji followed the boy's eyes.

Was that his Tenten?

Here

Near danger.

Neji became to full alertness.

It wasn't only about his life now, it was Tenten's.

His mind may want to save her but, his body continued to struggle.

He forced his body forward, towards the still form of Tenten.

Kavin seemed to be having some problems, so he took the advantage.

"Tenten?"

She twitched and then tried sitting up, only succeeding by the help of her boyfriend.

Her vision cleared and her chocolate eyes scanned Neji for any serious injuries.

"Mostly internal." He said this quickly, Kavin was beginning to control himself.

"Get away from her!" Kavin screamed this, a big change from his usual silence.

Neji didn't understand this guy.

He attacked Tenten and then got upset when someone went to help her.

He was crazy.

"Can you move?" Neji's voice was sweetened, only because it was Tenten he was talking to.

Neji followed Tenten's eyes and saw her leg twisted in an abnormal way.

Neji bit his lip, trying to control the hate and worry.

He would have to crack her leg back into place.

"Leave her!" Kavin's voice was haggard and he was advancing on the couple.

"Neji, just run." Tenten whispered, her breath sometimes wheezing because of the pain.

Neji stared at her with disbelief.

He would never leave her.

Her body sank heavily against his, she knew by his expression that he wouldn't leave.

Neji pulled her into his lap, carefully sliding her leg.

His body was now shielding her from Kavin but, this was also an easier position to fix her leg.

Neji tensed when he heard the hysterical laughter behind him.

"You two will now be separated, by death!"

Kavin pulled out his last dagger, hidden in a pocket on his pant leg.

Neji fumbled for any weapon he may have but, he hadn't planned to be attacked by a killer.

He had nothing.

He didn't know how to react; he just knew he was here with Tenten.

Dying with her in his arms would definitely be dramatic.

He squinted his eyes closed, not wanting to see the blood.

Neji bit back a scream when he heard the sound of slicing flesh.

He slowly opened his eyes when he did not feel the pain of the wound.

When he saw the outline of the person in front of him, his eyes widened incredulously.

He had never suspected to be saved by this person.

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Who is it? Who is it? Suspense seems to be my thing right now. Well review a lot and I will be sure to update faster!

Matashda,

Byakugan Hyuga