-So…I updated after a few days because there are readers who cannot wait for Gaara-san's answer and what happened within those two months… Seriously guys…I never thought I have a lot of readers who like GaaraHina. I mean, I never intended for them to have any chemistry in the . (gotta warn you…there are lot of flashbacks in this chap!)

-oh…by the way. Its Kirigakure…not Kirikagure. My bad…sorry.

-oh…and THIS IS A VERY LONG CHAPTER.

Ps. Italized sentences or paragraphs are usually thoughts or flashbacks.

Disclaimer: I do not own Naruto…

Chapter Sixteen: You are mine

The lights in front of the Anbu Black Ops building just behind the Hokage tower were already turned on, giving Hinata's face an eerie shadowy appearance as she entered the place. She walked in the dark corridor and stopped in front of a rectangular opening with the sign "Equipments" placed just above it. An Anbu was on guard and she bowed her head in greeting. "I'm here for my equipments. My last one was destroyed in an explosion."

"Good to see you back on the Anbu." The masked nin bowed his head in respect to the Hyuuga heiress. "I'll get your new equipment. Please wait."

"Hai."

After a few minutes, the Anbu came back with a box in hand. He gave it to the blue haired nin and Hinata thanked him before leaving the building. She hurried her pace and leaped on one of the rooftops, following the direction of the Hyuuga district. She needs to change into her uniform for her Anbu team was on guard duty tonight. How wonderful she felt, being back on the field where she can help ensure peace inside the village.

As the Hyuuga bounded silently on Konoha's rooftops, her eyes darted on the Anbu mask inside the open box. It looked like a cat, with purple and blue marks on it. It was different from her last one, the mask that Sasuke destroyed on their way to Suna. He never mentioned why he hated the sight of Anbu masks, though she guessed that there was a deeper meaning to it. She has been with Sasuke enough to know that he like to keep things to himself, letting everyone see his tough side and never his vulnerabilities.

Talking about Sasuke, the last time she has seen him was the night that he…

Hinata's face turned bright red as she tried to remove the scene that was starting to form inside her mind. Every time that she unconsciously thought about the Uchiha, she cannot help but drift back on the night of their encounter.

"Then that makes two of us."

She got to admit that she was scared of him right now. She has never been kissed and the fact that he admitted that they have done it before confuses her. She also cannot comprehend the words that came out of his mouth.

He intended to keep her by his side? What does he mean by that?

The fact that his face was still inches from her was making her dizzy, His breath bathing her face in a warm and intoxicating sort of way. Sasuke did not remove his forehead from her yet.

"I really cannot understand you right now…Sasuke-kun." She managed to say.

He smirked, their nose touching. "You're as oblivious as Naruto aren't you?"

"Hinata-chan!"

The kunoichi was pulled out from the memory and looked at the direction of the caller. She already knew who it was just by his orange chakra signature. The Kyuubi's chakra is so strong that sometimes, Hinata admitted that she was overwhelmed by it.

Just a few meters away from her, perched on a different rooftop was Naruto Uzumaki. He waved at her and closed their distance by just a few leaps. "Where are you going?"

Hinata showed him the box. "My team is on guard duty tonight. How about you Naruto-kun?"

"I got to go to Kakashi-sensei." The young Uzumaki answered. With a swift glance that the heiress failed to notice, Naruto observed how different she looked when he visited her in the hospital. She was more radiant, healthy, and…beautiful. "D-class mission. Nothing important."

Naruto was one of the few people who have an idea about the Hyuuga council's plans of an arranged marriage for Hinata. He never mentioned it to anyone, since Kakashi warned him not to, but he can't help but ponder upon the said meeting, making him angry at the Hyuuga elders for being so manipulative. Someday, when he will become Hokage, he would really give them a piece of his mind.

"Oh I see…"

The blonde scratched his head. "Say Hinata…do you have any idea when Sasuke and Sakura are going back? It's already two months since they left."

Hinata shook her head, her face heating up again when the Uzumaki mentioned the Uchiha's name.

"I have no idea." She answered. "But Kiri is very far from here. It will take days before reaching Konoha." She looked at the blonde's disappointed face. "Do not worry Naruto-kun. Sakura-chan is with Sasuke… He will protect her."

-o-o-o-

"The reports that I have received in accordance to our joint medical project are all positive." Mei Terumi smiled at the pink haired Konohan in front of her. "Konoha is very kind to lend us a hand in our medical field."

Sakura returned the smile. She had grown fond of the Mizukage for the past two months. The red haired Kiri queen was kind enough to see for their every need, though she got to admit that Mei was not so happy at first with idea of Sasuke Uchiha being in her territory.

Sasuke on the other hand was stoic. The disapproving stares of some Kirikagure shinobis and political officials did not falter him or affected his proud demeanor. If anything, Sakura suspected that he was even amused and a little proud that a lot of Kiri's ninja fears him.

"We are happy to help. Besides, the medical nins here are very competent." Sakura replied, her eyes glancing at the dark haired Shinobi that was sitting on the windowsill, not bothering to join in the conversation. He was looking outside the window and his face a picture of deep thought. For the past two months, everywhere she is, the Uchiha was there. Even if he doesn't talk much, he still helped her with the medical program.

There are times that she can't stop herself from thinking the "what if's" if Sasuke did not left the village for revenge. Could he give her a chance back then?

Or Ino?

Or would he fall for someone with a more regal upbringing like Hinata Hyuuga?

She has moved on from her past feelings alright…and she now loves Naruto, but somehow…being with a past love can make a girl think like that. Sakura figured that it was because Sasuke was as recluse as he was before. Nobody could help themselves not to think about the possibilities and the "what if's" about him…

"Sakura…are you alright?" Mei Terumi asked. The rosette's face was blank and it looks like her mind was elsewhere.

Blinking, Sakura touched her forehead. "Gomenasai. I have a lot inside my mind right now. The projects and medicines…patients…" Sakura felt guilty for lying. But sometimes, it just cannot be helped. "I just wanted to reach our quota before we left."

"I understand." The Mizukage answered. "And I am sorry for keeping you so long here. Its past two months now neh?"

"Hai. Two months and a week."

"Very well then…I think it's time for both of you to return back to Konoha. You have done your part here…" Mei gave a passing glance at the Uchiha. "I am thankful for both of you."

After the conversation with the Kage, both Konohans left the office and found themselves walking side by side on Kiri's misty road. It leads to the inn that Mei has generously arranged for them to stay. Local folks looked at them and some even gave a passing smile or greeting. During their first week here, some of the locals are not happy with the Uchiha but the help he has given for two months almost paid up for it. The angry stares became stoic, after a few more weeks, it turned into preserved but well intended smiles.

"We are going home Sasuke." Sakura was the one to break the silence.

Sasuke looked at his old teammate and current partner by the side of his eye. "Yes."

-o-o-o-

Adjusting her new mask, Hinata's white orbs trailed over the peg where her Konohan forehead protector hung. It was not new like the rest of her gear. In fact, it was the same one that she has worn ever since she was just a starting student at the academy.

Gaara has returned it to her before he and Temari returned to Suna.

She took the forehead protector and tied it to its usual place by her neck. She tried wearing it once like Naruto on her forehead but her sister has told her that without her bangs, she looked different. Neji agreed.

As she tied it securely, she recalled the day when Gaara-san has returned it to her.

"I intend to keep this, but I know it would serve you more." Gaara took one of her hands and let her fingers trail the thing he was holding. The cold metal was familiar beneath her skin.

"My…forehead protector. How…how did you…"

"Temari's men found it when they were on the site that you were ambushed."

She bowed her head low. "Arigatou." She said sincerely. Her forehead protector was important to her. It was her very first and she intended to wear it proudly until her last breath. Be it of old age or an honorable Shinobi death. "Arigatou for all the trouble."

Gaara placed the metal protector in her hands. "For an heiress of a powerful clan…you are not what I expected you to be."

"Yes. I am not strong enough to be-"

"That's not what I mean." Gaara cut her words politely. "If anything, you are above everything I expected you to be."

Hinata cocked her head to the side, quite unsure of what to say. Was he giving her a compliment?

"A-arigatou...?" She hasn't noticed it, but her words came out as a question.

"You will make a fine clan head." She heard the kage's footsteps and the gentle creak of an opening door. "Your future husband would be very lucky Hinata…"

Bringing herself to get out of the memory, Hinata fastened the sword on her back, satisfied that her new gear fitted her well. Opening the window of her room, she let the cold wind play with her hair before leaping out of the house and proceed to the direction of her usual watch post.

When she was given her own watch station during her first week in the Anbu, how glad she was about the place that was assigned to her.

The light post that was just behind Kurenai-sensei's house.

Her old team captain was busy with her current life as a mother to the late Asuma's child. When she was out of the hospital, Kurenai was one of the people who were waiting for her. Hinata even found out later that she sends Shikamaru and Kiba almost every day just to check with any news about her condition.

Poor Kurenai-sensei. If Asuma was still alive today, their family would have been a very happy one.

When she arrived at her station, she silently merged into the shadows and watched the night became more late and cold, checking in and out every now and then for safety purposes. Somehow, a bug has landed itself on her shoulder without her noticing it.

She smiled behind the mask when she recognized that it was a beetle with chakra.

"Guarding me while I am guarding the village, Shino-kun?" She whispered and strokes the bug with a finger. "Arigatou."

Somewhere in the Aburame compound, Shino moved from his futon to rest on his side. "Always…" He muttered as he buried his face on his pillow.

-o-o-o-

Shifting his position, Sasuke covered his face with his left arm. He was inside his assigned room and was supposed to be sleeping.

But nightmares really have a knack on keeping him up sometimes.

"Even in my sleep?" He mumbled and accepted the fact that sleep was not a luxury he cannot avail tonight. Slowly, the Uchiha opened his red eyes. He has activated his Sharingan in his sleep and he felt foolish for doing so. He has promised himself to move on from the past and to continue his brother's will, but somehow, the past still haunts him like a thief at night.

Getting up, he grabbed his shirt that was beside him and put in on. His head was starting to ache so he decided to open the window and let Kiri's moist air bathe his face. When he peeped outside, he can only see the lights and a few rooftops. The mist was so thick that it was impossible to see much.

Placing himself on the windowsill, he smirked as a certain longing was starting to tugged at him.

He never knew that the scent of lavenders was addictive…

Unconsciously, his mind pictured out an image of a certain Anbu with long indigo locks. She was looking at him with those beautiful white eyes and a gentle smile on her face.

She should be fully recovered by now. He thought as he let the mental image drift away. He was sure that the Aburame and Inouzuka would be watching her closely. Too close for his liking but he cannot blame them anyway. Hinata was their childhood friend and teammate. It was normal for them to be protective of her. Hell, he was not even her teammate but he suddenly found himself putting the heiress under his protection.

Her cousin would watch over her too. Somehow, he has a feeling that Neji Hyuuga would be his greatest problem in the future…

The hell with it. Sasuke thought as he runs his fingers through his dark hair.

-o-o-o-

From a tree branch, a masked Anbu with long indigo hair landed on the soft ground silently. Looking around in case someone was watching, she stealthily walked to the large ancestral mansion that has a large banner of the Uchiha insignia. The compound was dark and no sound can be heard except for the singing of night insects.

With a sign, Hinata stared at the huge door and imagined how Sasuke Uchiha's parents were murdered in this place. It brought shivers on her skin. When Sasuke returned, the whole Uchiha district was given to him, being the sole survivor of the mighty clan, he was the only remaining heir.

What are you doing Hinata? The Hyuuga asked herself, unmoving from the spot she was standing. She has entered the mansion once; it was when she was assigned for guard duty. The whole place, she recalled, was very huge but tidy. Apparently, the current owner was meticulous in his property.

Her visit to the abandoned district was quite unplanned. She was just passing by on her way to the Hokage tower when she unconsciously stopped on her tracks. A few seconds later, she found herself standing in front of a large house. It was like a force that she cannot avoid but follow.

She has a feeling though…that maybe…just maybe…she could find some answers here. Clues could help her…small hints that could ease her mind from the questions that never failed to make her head ache when she pondered about it too long.

Her white orbs glued to the sign of the banner, she let it dropped on her wrist as she removed her black glove to see the identical mark tattooed on her skin. The insignia was very small; some would not even notice it with just a single glance. Not one of her friends noticed it yet. For some reason, she suspected that Kakashi did not tell anyone about the mark except for a few trusted Shinobi. Maybe Guy-sensei was one of them…or Naruto-kun maybe?

Rubbing the cursed mark with her other hand, she let one memory flashed inside her mind. It was before the Uchiha has released his hold on her and left the hospital room, leaving her with a lot of questions. Questions that has bothered her for the past two months…

"Sasuke…" She was hyperventilating now. She really wanted to move away from his touch…it burns her and she was afraid that she would faint, her body was already lacking of oxygen. She has stopped breathing a few seconds ago. How her mind reeled at the moment.

Removing the contact of their foreheads, she heard him smirked. "Breathe Hinata."

She took a large gulp of air.

"You're…too…heavy." She managed to say. It was actually a foolish last resort excuse. Maybe it would work? She was desperate. This was way far than she can take…way far.

The Uchiha chuckled low. The masculine sound of his voice sent shivers deep in her spine. "Nice try."

"I have the curse mark." She was shocked at the words that came out of her own mouth.

"Then use it."

She hesitated and heard another low chuckle which brought the same effects on her like the first time. "The curse mark can make you control me anytime you want Hinata…" Then his taunting voice changed into a more serious one. In fact, the most serious she has ever heard him use on her. "Let's just say that while you're the owner of the mark…you own me."

She did not say anything. For some reason, her instincts tell her to wait for the next words that he was going to say.

She was right. Sasuke was not finished yet…but the next words that came out of his mouth made her wish that she did not follow her instincts. It made her wish that she has cut him off.

"I'm just returning the favor…If you own me…Then it's just fair to say that I own you too Hyuuga."

A soft thud beside her brought her back to reality. She was too occupied with her thoughts that she failed to notice the sudden flare of chakra next to her. Tilting her head to the side, she saw a lean Anbu already standing there, checking her out behind the mask with eyes the same as her own.

Nii-san.

"What are you doing here?" Neji winced as he left out his usual "Hinata-sama". She was on Anbu duty today and he cannot mention her name, unless they are inside some secured location like the Hokage's office.

"I am just passing by." Hinata answered, blinking behind the mask and tilting her head up to meet Neji's eyes. She was not as tall as Neji and her vision would be just on the same level as his chest. "How about you?"

"I sense your chakra…" The male Hyuuga looked around the silent compound. He did not like that his cousin has come her alone. The place gives off a feeling of abandonment and spilled blood. "Where are you heading to Anbu…sama?"

Behind her mask, Hinata suppressed a giggle. Her Nii-san can never help himself in saying honorifics. "I am going to the Hokage's office."

"Then I will accompany you on your way." Neji took one of her gloved hand, pulling her away from the dark place.

-o-o-o-

Temari watched as her brother buried his nose with paper works. His desk was filled with it and her head ache with just one look at the organized files. She was inwardly thanking whoever placed Gaara on the position of being the Kage. She was his advisor, but paper works just doesn't seem to suite her. She has a short temper concerning these kinds of things. The fan lady prefers to work on the field, using her physical skills.

It's been more than months now since they returned from their little trip to Konoha. The sand princess was glad that she was able to see old friends and comrades again, especially Nara Shikamaru. The only thing that bothers her was the way her brother acted the moment they returned.

It was as if he has left something behind.

She knew about the Hyuuga clan's marriage proposal a few days before they left, but is that what bothers Gaara? She was not sure. Her brother never really troubled himself with things like that. He was smart and very logical.

With raised eyebrows, she crossed the room and sat on one of the chairs that faced the brick haired Kazekage. Gaara seems oblivious to her presence, since he never looked up from the files, he did not even twitch.

"You are going to drown yourself with those papers Gaara."

"I am picking the right Shinobi for the right tasks Temari."

"Say…little brother…" Temari said as a sly glint passed on her eyes. She was rewarded when Gaara looked up from the paper works, focusing his attention to her. She was sure that he was annoyed, his heavily lidded eyes says so. "Why did you turn down Hinata-chan?"

The kage's eyes turned into slits.

Bingo.

Her suspicions were right. There's no way that Gaara was this touchy if it did not bother him.

"I did not turn Hyuuga-san down."

"You did." Temari pushed her luck. She knew that Gaara was not a person to be messed when he was annoyed, but she can't help herself to prod him a little bit more."You declined the offer remember? And I think…" She let her voice trail off for emphasis. "That is what has been bothering you ever since we returned little brother."

"As I said, I did not turn Hyuuga-san down. I just did the right thing." Gaara looked at his sister who was looking very mischievous. "It doesn't bother me."

"You like her?" Temari asked.

"I did not say anything like that."

"You have given her Suna's priceless golden sand. I never saw you done it before."

Gaara looked at his sister incredulously. Was her usually boyish sister playing matchmaker? This is so not like Temari. "It's a gift. If you haven't seen me done it before then consider it the first."

"I like her." Temari finally declared.

"Hyuuga-san is very likable."Gaara buried his face deep on the papers again, his annoyed feeling forgotten. He figured that an argument with his sister was not worth it. He was a man of a few words after all, and Temari a woman of thousands…She would eventually win if it comes to a verbal fight. "Even Uchiha Sasuke does."

Now that's a different story. Temari thought. "Hm…It's weird that you noticed."

Hidden behind the papers, the young kazekage smirked. "Well…the Uchiha said it on my face."

-o-o-o-

(Sasuke's Return)

Taking a step on Konoha's forest territories made Haruno Sakura smile. It's been days since they started the travel and she was unbelievably tired and thirsty. Making a mental note to take a very long bath the moment she reached the village, her green eyes stole a glance from the young man who was bounding next to her.

Uchiha Sasuke never looked like he has traveled for days. Sure, his hair was a little unkempt and dusty, his clothes dirty and wrinkled, but why can he still look so handsome? If anything else, the dirty and ragged look made him look more…sexy?

With a grimace, Sakura created a mental image of herself. She probably looked like a hag right now. She hasn't combed her hair for days nor changed her clothes. How she envy the sharingan user and his good looking genes.

Unknown to her, her swift glance did not missed Sasuke's observant eyes. He observed silently as she tried to untangle the locks of her hair and wipe dust from her face and arms.

"You look fine."

Sakura stopped and her head snapped to the side where he was. "R-really?"

The Uchiha responded with a curt nod.

When they approached the village gates, the six Anbu guards let them in without a word. They may still be suspicious of Sasuke but Sakura's presence was enough to pacify them. Using the rooftops in exchange for tree branches, both filthy members of team seven bounded to the direction of the Hokage's office.

"I am glad to see both of you are safe and sound." Kakashi's eyes twinkled at the sight of his beloved students. "Filthy…but safe." When they entered the place, Kakashi was reading one of his favorite trashy novels. He closed the orange book and returned it to his pocket.

The pinkette rolled her eyes while Sasuke snorted.

"This is the report Kakashi-sensei, everything that you need to know about the mission is right here." Sakura placed the sealed scroll on his desk. "Mei Terumi-sama also sends her gratitude."

The copy nin nodded thoughtfully. "I won't keep you any longer…I know both of you are very tired." Kakashi placed the scroll inside one of his desk drawers, checking first if he has opened the right one. He would not want the Kiri scroll to be left with the rest of his Icha-Icha collection.

Sasuke and Sakura started to walk where the door was. It seems like the Hokage has given them permission to leave.

"Oh….before you leave, can I have a word with you Sasuke?"

" I'll go ahead then."Too tired to ask for questions, Sakura decided to leave the two. Her mind was too occupied with the idea of fresh water, clean clothes, aromatic soups and Naruto. Maybe they are just going to discuss more missions and stuff…"See you around Sasuke…Kakashi-sensie." She said before hurrying out.

"What?" Sasuke asked rather harshly when the Haruno left. He was tired and he wanted to wash the grime off his body. It's been days since he has experienced a proper bath. What was Kakashi going to say that can't wait until he was well rested and clean?

This better be good.

Kakashi eyed the grumpy Shinobi with interest and undeniable mischief. "Well…I think you already have an idea about what I'm going to say Sasuke-kun."

The Uchiha was impatient. He tapped his foot on the wooden floor and glared at the silver haired Hokage. He was smiling at him under the mask. The older one gestured for him to take a seat, he declined. "Just get on with it."

"Aa…" Kakashi said knowingly. "Let's be fast about it then." He folded both of his gloved hands under his chin, resting it on the desk. "You made quite a scene before you left Sasuke."

Sasuke's eye twitched.

Kakashi knew he have hit a spot.

"Got to admit…I almost lost my wits when you pulled Gaara-san's collar just to let him see your sharingan in all its glory." The copy nin shook his head. "It would have been a mess if we lost a very powerful ally you know…"

"No brows can fight. I won't be able to finish him off with just that."Sasuke answered. Recalling how the Kazekage calmly replied with his own cold stare.

Kakashi raised an eyebrow. "You are acting strange than you usually do, Sasuke."

The Uchiha was silent. Somehow, his attention was diverted to the icha-icha volume three pocket book that was on Kakashi's desk. The book really has interesting pictures. The Hokage followed his gaze and smiled. "I could let you borrow that if you want."

"I am not interested in porn."

"Then let's get back on track." Kakashi took the pocket book and hid it under the stack of messy files on his desk. "You like Hinata-chan?"

Sasuke answered with a glare.

"And to think that she carries you mark and all…"

"What is it to you?"

"Oh nothing…it's just that the Hyuuga council have been pestering me about your little disagreement about the marriage proposal they devised." The copy nin answered nonchalantly. "And now…they demand that you gave an explanation with your actions."

"Hm."

"And I assume that you have a very good one on your sleeve Sasuke."

-o-o-o-

Leaping against the wind, Hinata felt a certain kind of freedom as she tried to quicken her pace. Earlier today, she received her first b-rank mission after her recovery. The mission took her a day to finish for she needed to check the weakening barriers of the village and mend it herself. Hatake Kakashi taught her a certain kind of jutsu to do it. How honored she was, that he trusted her enough to let her know how the village barriers worked. The mission was chakra consuming but other than that, she was satisfied that she finished the job without delay.

Glancing at the sky, she clicked her tongue when she realized that it's was getting dark. It would still be a good fifteen minutes before she could reach the Hyuuga compound and she won't make it before the night finally consumes the village. Finally, she decided to take a short cut and followed the direction which leads to the Uchiha compound. As usual, her thoughts drifted back to the clan's lone survivor and her cheeks heated up.

It's just a shortcut…It's just a shortcut. Hinata reminded herself.

When she reached the Uchiha clan's territory, she tried to focus her attention solely on her way and nothing else, but when her eyes took a sweeping glance of the compound where she knew Sasuke Uchiha occupies, she noticed something very strange.

There was a flicker of very powerful chakra.

Stopping on her tracks, she adjusted the mask on her face and looked around, letting her eyes sweep the area for the second time. Was it just a passing Shinobi? Why was it inside the mansion? She cannot tell for the chakra was gone as fast as it has appeared.

It was as if the chakra signature has been purposely concealed.

Her suspicions rising, she silently landed on the ground and tried to conceal her own chakra. The chakra signature was so strong that she needed to be on her guard no matter what.

Nobody usually comes here, and as far as she knew, Uchiha Sasuke was still on a mission in Kirigakure. The compound should be empty.

What if there was an intruder?

Her hands crept to the hilt of her sword and in a blur; Hinata was already standing on the rooftop of the mansion. She found an open window and she used it as an entrance way to enter the huge house. She wanted to use her Byakugan but decided to investigate first. It was not worth it to see what the whole village was doing at this time; her vision can cover up a good eighty kilometers from where she stood. Privacy was the local's rights too.

The house was dark and quite. Unsheathing her sword, she began to look for the owner of the powerful chakra signature.

Uchiha Sasuke wrapped the thick white towel around his waist as he opened the bathroom door, feeling refreshed and good. He was not dirty anymore and that lifted his mood as he ran his fingers on his damp hair. He noticed that it was already dark and realized that he has stayed inside the bathroom longer than he thought.

Suddenly, his eyes turned into slits.

His keen sense of hearing just heard a sound of soft Shinobi sandals. It was very light and one could almost mistake it for nothing.

But his Shinobi sense tells him otherwise.

If it was Naruto, the blonde would not bother himself in sneaking. He would just barge in as he usually does. Whoever that was, just came inside uninvited.

Using the darkness for his own advantage, he backed himself on the wall where he would be unnoticeable.

He waited.

Hinata slowly made her way downstairs where she heard movements. Her body was already tensed in anticipation of what was about to come. She just used half of her chakra earlier, so she must rely mostly on her taijutsu skills if ever she would be facing an enemy.

Carefully advancing on the room that looks like a kitchen, she heard the soft trickle of water from the bathroom.

Someone used the bathroom? The heiress thought, a little amused despite of the situation she was in.

She did not have to time to ponder about it though, for a sudden movement from her right alerted her. Out of pure instinct, she leaped a few feet away from the source of movement, the metal of her sword glimmered wickedly in the dark room.

Out from the shadows, a silhouette emerged.

With a blur that even her eyes failed to follow, the dark figure moved again, this time on her direction. She gasped as she was pushed back, knocking her to the wooden wall. The force knocked the catlike mask off her face and it clattered loudly on the floor.

Collecting herself from the surprise attack, she tried to counter it by a few deadly slash of her sword. It made the attacker backed a few steps away. Seizing her chance, she pursued the intruder out of the kitchen into another room.

But then…somebody turned on the lights.

"Hinata?"

She stops brandishing the deadly metal and her brows furrowed. "S-Sasuke?"

-o-o-o-

So here ends the chap…excuse the errors guys, I do not edit.

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