Chapter 37: I Live for her Alone, I Exist for Her Only

Demon Country, 6:23 am

Naruto ran through the thickness of the forest. The cool wind blowing past him chilled him to his bones. It seemed that it pierced through his jacket and into his heart. Sunlight almost reached the bottom of the forest floor, casting magical rays of light through the little openings the trees made. He stopped at the edge of a stream. Closing his eyes, he preformed hand signs, a small cloud of smoke appeared. Pakkun frowned.

"What is it now, Naruto? Did you want me to find your wallet…again?" Naruto grinned. He rubbed the back of his neck.

"Kakashi-sensei told you what happened right?" Pakkun nodded.

"Do you have something of hers?" Naruto produced headband.

Pakkun sniffed it for some minutes. He walked to one tree to another, swaging his head from side to side.

Naruto followed, grasping the headband.

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"Neji…has Life said anything to you?" Shion asked. Neji sat facing her. Neji looked out the window.

"He said that if I came here…I would be able to save her from Pain…and everything would end. It is my duty to protect Hinata and Hanabi…if anything were to happen to them…I could never…forgive myself."

"I see…" Shion lowered her head.

"Life is a demon. I sensed it inside you when you first came into the country lines. I wondered why the demonic aura was stronger than usual. So Hanabi also has a demon in her?"

"Yes…" Shion stood and walked to a cabinet, pulling out a scroll she sat back down.

"Neji-kun, even though, how do I say this?" Shion rubbed her temple.

"Demons care only for themselves and their containers. Ultimately they will kill their hosts to save their selves-"

"I know this."

"But then, why-"Neji clinched his fist.

"I know…and that is why I took the risk and came here."

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"Naruto! I smell something…over here! Hurry its getting away!" Pakkun broke into a run. Naruto took to the trees following him.

Is it Hinata? Could it be her?! Hinata I'm coming for you!

Naruto gained new strength. He pumped his body to the limit. He slowed when he noticed Pakkun had stopped and was sniffing around an old tree trunk. Naruto jumped from the tree tops next to Pakkun.

"Someone is in there…their scent is vaguely familiar…but I can't make it out. Can you see by chakra signature, Naruto?"

"I don't recognize it…and they're hiding the little bit they have well!" Naruto walked towards the trunk.

"Oi! Who are you?" Pakkun sank his teeth into Naruto's leg. Naruto howled in pain.

"What was that for?"

"Do you want them to-"Something caught his eye. Pakkun stepped back and growled.

Scuffling and noise could be heard inside the rotting tree trunk and Naruto drew his kunai.

"N-Naruto-san?" A dull thud sounded through the clearing when Naruto dropped his weapon.

"Hanabi-chan?"

A small head covered in brown hair popped out of trunk. Lavender eyes met blue and flashed fiercely.

"Hanabi-chan!"

"Naruto-san! I can't believe you're here! What are you doing here?!" Hanabi yelled excitedly. She ran from the trunk, with her arms opened wide. Naruto braced as she slammed into his abdomen, wrapping her small arms around his waist. Naruto smiled.

"Pakkun and I were looking for you and Hinata! Ah! Hanabi! Have you seen here? Hanabi-chan, have you seen Hinata?" Hanabi shook her head.

"I was looking for Hinata-neesama too. I feel her presence…but I cannot find her!"

"How did you get here?!" Naruto exclaimed. He looked her over. Her clothes had tears in them. A small backpack was hitched across one shoulder.

"How did you get here? Did you come alone?!" Hanabi smiled and released Naruto.

"Nope! Chaos was with me all the way!"

Chaos?

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Shion nodded. She poured more tea. Neji stood.

"I am sorry I cannot join you longer, Hina-Shion-sama." Neji bowed. Shion held up her hand.

"What is this?" Neji looked up.

"Something…Neji-kun where is Naruto-kun? He has been in the forest searching for hours now." Neji looked out the window.

What is this…heinous feeling? Just as if…something foul has just entered my heart. Could it be that…Pain or Chaos is near? I do not understand…but my chest…when they are near me…wants to burst.

"Neji-kun! Follow me! Something is wrong!" Shion yelled.

Neji's chest tightened. His head spun. She was calling him…she was so close to him. Calling his name sweetly and tenderly like a crashing wave meeting the horizon.

"Life…Life I am here! Come to me! Please! Life!

Calm yourself, Chaos. I will be there for you.

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"I'm so glad you found me!" Hanabi said. She skipped alongside Pakkun and Naruto happily. Naruto smiled wide.

I'm so happy Hanabi-chan is alright. I was afraid something had happened to her and now I know Hanabi-chan is alright…I feel that Hinata is not far from me now. Hinata…please hold on until I come! I promise I will bring you back…and end this! I'll kill those demons! You, Neji and Hanabi…won't have to suffer anymore.

They walked in comfortable silence, enjoying the now afternoon sun shine. The cool breeze settled well with the warm rays the sun lent them. Breathing deep, Naruto looked up at the sky.

"Ne…Naruto-san?" Hanabi questioned. Naruto looked at the young girl.

"Yea?"

"Do you really love Hinata-neesama?" Naruto nodded.

"I love Hinata with all my heart! That's why…someday…I'm going to marry her." Hanabi stopped.

"Marry?"

"Yep! That way we'll be with each other forever…sorta."

"I see…so…you would be having a wedding?" Naruto stopped walking and looked back at Hanabi.

"Hanabi-chan?"

"Do you really think…that Hinata-neesama will marry you instead of Neji-niisan?"

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"Neji-kun! Wait for me!" Shion ran out the door. Neji stood waiting for her at the entrance. Shion climbed on his back and they sped off into the forest.

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"What are you talking about Hanabi-chan?" Hanabi frowned.

"Chaos said that Pain and Life loved each other…though they don't act like it." Naruto's mouth hung open, his arms forgotten at his side.

What the-?

"She-argh!" Hanabi slumped to the ground.

"Hanabi-chan!" Naruto ran to her, holding her up.

"Agh!"

"Naruto get back!" Pakkun yelled. Naruto looked at Pakkun who had already stepped back a few paces, but his attention turned to his wrist exploding in sudden pain.

"I cannot allow anyone to stop the Wedding Day! I cannot allow this union!"

Wow...I was not expecting this lol. Anyways please review and tell me what you think! Critism is very much welcomed and I hope to see more reviews! Man have I been busy. I have to babysit this weeked over night two kids. One is very obnoxious and the other is a baby, both are boys and so very adorable lol. Ahh the life of a aunt/babysitter/ 2nd mom to younger brothers/ fanfic author is not easy people! LOL

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