Finally, right? I've had a lot of computer troubles recently, and haven't been able to write so here is the far-to-late chapter 29 of Princess. Hinata's POV again.
Naruto is owned by Kishimoto, not me.
After having uttered those words I had felt mortified. I had never meant that Shino and I should have a baby! No, especially not after what happened to Hikari's child darling child... Everytime I really sat down and thought about my relationship with Shino, I felt heartbroken. My father knew of it now, but passed it off as a phase that I would soon grow out of, like Naruto. Maybe he was right, but I had my doubts. What I felt for Shino was real we could effectively communicate, and we just knew exactly how to act around each other with Shino everything was natural. We however could never be together for our duties to our clan meant heirs, and after Hikari I didn't want to risk that, neither would our clans.
"Oh, she looks like a cute one, Shino." Commented one of Shino's many uncles. Shino turned from his spot at the table to look at the tall man. I blushed keeping my focus one my food trying to forget my previous thoughts.
"Uncle Miroku, I was unaware that you were back from your mission to the Mist." HE pointedly ignored his previous comment before turning back to his food.
"Hey Hun, why don't you turn around so I can see you better." I'd never met Miroku, so when I obliged red-faced he seemed surprised, and not the good kind either.
"H-Hello, A-Aburame-san." I bowed my head, but the damage was done, and he was angry. His posture had changed the moment his shaded eyes met mine. Shino tensed visibly, and most of the Aburame I'd never met secretly shared the contempt that Shino's uncle did. I'd only ever met Shino's direct family, and his uncle Tazuna's family (Ichiboo), so it wasn't till now that I realized they held the same hatred that my clan did.
"Uncle Miroku, this is my girlfriend, Hyuga Hinata." Shino's voice held a slight threat, but as soon as the words escaped his lips anger exploded from the front door.
"Their heiress, Shino!" An extremely tall girl rushed into the room, her dark black hair cut into a short bob she wore traditional Aburame clothing and dark shades. When I say tall, by the way, I mean like 5'11'' plus.
"Shikoru,"Shino didn't flinch as she fumed. "Please refrain from yelling." He was the epitome of calm, but I felt like a trapped rat. I turned to Shibi a tiny bit concerned, but his stoic gaze told me he wanted to see Shino handle this situation like a true leader.
"I'm begining to question your ability to run this house, Shino-san!" Shikoru's words were harsh, and her still tense uncle glared hard at Shino's back as she spoke. Shino however stood calmly, and stepped in front of me protecting me from their harsh words, and judgements. This was the time I was to support him just as he'd done for me all these years, and when I had to face Kyra. It was now him in a spot of disapproval from his family, and he needed me to support him, so I kept my head up holding myself as a true dignitary.
"Shikoru, you're petty concerns are no bother to me, and if I must remind you as to why I am the heir to this family I will be glad to. You will address me as 'sama' or I will take that as a challenge to my authority, and any challenge will be handled accordingly. Hyuga Hinata is my guest, and any disrespect to her is disrespect towards me. Sit down, and shut up. I'd advise you to hold your tongue from now on." Shino's voice held so much authority in it that even I felt slightly intimidated, Shikoru however seemed to be uncaring.
"Shino, how dare you-" She started angrily towards him.
"Shikoru, enough!" This time it was not Shino's voice that filled the room, but Shibi's. Shikoru froze and turned to look at her clan leader, and loving uncle. "Shino has made his point, and besides," Shibi was back to his good natured self. "Hinata is my guest. I invited the delightful girl to dinner." I sent Shibi the softest of smiles as a thanks, and I saw him nod slightly in return. I had a feeling Shino had passed his little test.
The rest of dinner went by in silence, except for the ever-talkative Ichiboo. He was ranting on and on about how pretty my hair was, or how much he loved his mother's cooking, but most surprising was how much he ate. He shoveled down more food than I'd seen Choji eat, and kept going. I had a grand time listening to him, and watching Shino smile softly out the corner of my eye. He really did enjoy me being here, but it would have been nicer without the tension from over half the clan. As everyone, even Little 'Boo, began to finish dinner Shino leaned in close to me.
"If you wish to leave before game time, I will gladly walk you home." He knew that the unending glares from his cousin were making me uncomfortable, but I'd hate to leave early. I shook my head.
"No, Shino-kun, it's okay." I like game, and maybe Shikoru and I could touch base and be friends.
"Ugh, gross... Shino, go sanitize." Shikoru growled as she walked past into the living room. Shino grabbed her arm harshly.
"Shikoru... I wasn't threatening you earlier, I was promising." The tone of his voice was poisonous, and Shikoru just went rigid before pulling her arm away, and continuing to the group. Maybe it would take a bit longer for us to "touch base".
"I say we play Monopoly first!" Mizuki growled at a woman a bit younger than her who was holding the game 'Life' in her hand.
"Mizuki you hormone ridden bat! Life is ten times better than Monopoly." The women began to argue vehemently as everyone else sat back slightly amused. Mizuki then turned to me with a soft yet evil smile my heart began to pound.
"Hinata-Doll, which game do you prefer?" Her voice was sickeningly sweet, but I felt the threat behind it.
"I-I l-like b-b-both games, b-but with a g-group of th-this s-size T-Twister m-may be f-f-fun..." With all eyes, and a lot of hatred on me my stammer was back with a vengeance. Shino placed his hand on the small of my back comfortingly.
"Oooh! Twister!" Shibi's smile was devious, and I prayed that this had been a wise decision.
