Note: Alternate Universe
December 21st, 2018.
Prompt Twenty-One: Snowman
"Come on sis!" Hanabi called, running into the large garden of the Hyuuga estate.
"I'm coming, Hanabi, just wait a moment." Hinata called after her sibling, following her into the snowy grounds.
Hiashi watched his daughters, smiling faintly at their excitement.
They were growing faster than he would be preferred. Hanabi was now a chunin with remarkable skills and a brilliant track record.
Hinata too had grown into a powerful woman, teaching her own three-man squad as a respected jonin.
But regardless of their powers, it was moments like these that he was most proud of.
Despite being powerful ninja, both his daughters were still able to see the joy in life.
They were in awe of the snow, both having grown over the years to welcome the cold weather that accompanied it.
"We should make a snowman even bigger than last years!" Hanabi cheered, beginning to roll a ball of snow around the garden.
"Of course!" Hinata agreed, rolling her own mound of snow.
Hiashi watched the girls work, loving the sounds of their laughter as it echoed through the manor.
"Hiashi, sir, I have returned." A voice behind him called.
Turning, he met the pale eyes of his nephew, still wearing his anbu gear. Neji was also accompanied by another anbu member, the famous Itachi Uchiha.
"Lord Hyuuga." Itachi bowed in respect.
"Welcome back home. I assume the mission was a success?" He asked, looking over the two men.
"Of course, sir." Neji replied, face as stoic as ever.
Hiashi nodded, turning back to his daughters.
"Do you wish to greet your fiancé, Itachi?" he asked.
"I will do so once I have returned to my own home and reported to my father."
"I will inform her to be ready for your visit later then."
"Thank you." With a poof of smoke, he disappeared.
Hiashi smiled. Itachi Uchiha was a great ninja and an honourable man. He was more than happy to accept his family's marriage proposal for Itachi and Hinata to marry.
Hinata had been confused at first, wondering why she was chosen, but agreed without hesitation.
Their relationship had grown over the months, going on outings together and getting to know each other.
Hiashi did not know if they were falling for each other, but he didn't need to, once Hinata was safe and respected, he would be content.
Hinata had sensed her fiancée's chakra as she build the snowman with her sister, trying to hide the smile forming on her lips.
Knowing he and her cousin had returned safely made her heart relax.
She ducked effortlessly when a snowball came flying for her head, winking in victory over at a frowning Hanabi.
"How did you know?" the younger asked.
"You do this every year, Hanabi, it's just a matter of when." She laughed.
As they continued their project, Hinata felt a feint chakra signature return.
Looking up briefly she saw her dark-haired fiancée balancing on the roof of her home, out of her father's line of vision.
She smiled at the snowman, excitement building within her as she waited until she could be in her loves arms again.
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