This is my first attempt at a fan fiction so please bear with me. Constructive criticism is highly appreciated, anyone who just plainly insults I don't wanna hear it. I'll be trying to upload new chapters as soon as I can. If anyone would be so kind to be a beta reader for me that would be extremely helpful. Enjoy chapter 1
I do not own Naruto or anything to do with the world of Naruto. Naruto belongs to his respective owner.
Chapter 1
She ran. She just had to get away from that place. With nowhere in mind, she just ran. Anywhere would be better than there. Today was the day that she had prove herself worthy of being an heiress, by defeating her younger sister is a taijutsu spar. Being a Hyuga, she specialised in the form of Jyuken, the Gentle Fist style. The style is different to traditional taijutsu, traditional taijutsu dealt physical attacks where as the Gentle Fist were internal attacks focusing on the chakra points that existed in everyone and the style is exclusive to the Hyuga Clan for their Byakugan went hand in hand with the style. Unfortunately she failed, horribly. They were told at the start of the spar to give it their all, as if they were fighting an enemy. But Hinata couldn't do it. Kind by nature, she couldn't stand to hurt her little sister Hanabi, physically or verbally.
Hanabi was the last gift that Hinata's mother left in this world before she passed away and Hinata swore to protect her. When Hanabi was declared the victor, Hiashi Hyuga the Clan Head and father of both girls didn't spare a second thought for Hinata. He was utterly disappointed. Ko, Hinata's escort/guard, raised to help Hinata up and out of the dojo, but Hiashi merely held his hand out to prevent further action.
"Don't waste your time, Ko" said Hiashi, "as I clearly have. Come Hanabi, we will start your training immediately." He sounded disgusted, perhaps even more so. Ko merely nodded, afraid to worsen the situation by disobeying. Hinata broke down in tears, feeling the anger and disappointment that radiated from her father. Hanabi was no better, she felt nothing for her older sister. Hanabi just looked at Hinata with the 'that's it?' expression and turned to leave.
Hinata couldn't stand to be there anymore and with what little strength she had left, she ran away. Hinata had no sense of where she was or where she was heading for. Her eyes were closed the whole time still crying her heart out. So she didn't realised the group of three boys ahead of her and accidentally ran into them. After bouncing back a bit after the collision, Hinata saw the group she ran into. The boys looked a year older than herself and they didn't look happy.
"I'm sorry" sobbed Hinata. She turned to leave and was about to when one of the boys grabbed her wrist, tightly.
"That's not cool" replied the boy holding her wrist, he was the leader of the group.
"Yeah! Bump into us and you don't even apologise properly," called out another.
"Hey guys, look at her eyes. They're similar to that guy, Neji" recognised the last of the group.
"Maybe she's related to him. Hyugas are all so stuck up. Let's teach her some 'humility'."
The leader threw Hinata on the ground so she was on all fours. She struggled to get up but hand forced her head into the dirt.
"Now apologise," demanded the bully leader.
"I'm sorry," replied Hinata, quietly with tears still streaming down her face.
"Louder Hyuga!" called the second bully.
"I'm sorry, I'm sorry" conformed Hinata. She kept saying it, a bit louder every time and trying to make these bullies happy.
"Hey!" yelled a fourth voice. The bullies turned to face a small boy at a similar age as Hinata.
"Leave her alone!" he called out again to the bullies. Hinata couldn't believe it, someone came to save her. She recognised the voice though. She saw the boy in a market street, saying that he would become Hokage one day.
"Oh yeah? What are you going to do about it, little runt?" called the leader.
"You asked for it" said the boy putting his hand together to form a seal.
"Is he a ninja?" asked the one of other bullies.
"Clone jutsu" said the wannabe. A poof of smoke came from nowhere and once it cleared, it produced a sick looking clone and the Hokage wannabe.
The bullies stared in disbelief. this kid actually had them scared. Terrified even. But seeing the pathetic excuse for a clone on the ground, the three bullies burst into an outrageous laughter.
"He can't do a basic jutsu!" cried the Leader, "he's the sorriest excuse of a ninja if I-"
He was cut off by a sucker punch thrown by the blonde kid.
"Serves you right for not paying attention, asshole" smirked the blonde. He knew his clones were poor, however taking the advantage of the situation, the blonde was able to surprise them with a sneak attack.
The bully leader rose from the ground. Angry and humiliated by some punk kid, he was going to make sure the kid paid for it in full. Rubbing his jaw, he turned to his subordinates saying "Get him!"
All three charged at once, completely overwhelming the blonde boy. he tried to fight back, but as soon as he blocked one attack, another landed a hit. Eventually he was on the ground, held down by two of the bullies and Leader on top of the blonde throwing punches left, right and centre. Hinata saw what was going on and was arguing with herself to help defend her saviour.
"I want to help but I'm too weak," she told herself.
"Then you will always be weak and coward. You'll be a burden to everyone if you continue to act like this," replied her inner voice in an honest tone. The words cut Hinata deep, she could see her father saying something similar but in a harsher and disappointed tone. She wished her mother was still alive, she knew what to do.
"What do I do?" Hinata asked herself
"You fight. Fight to defend him and others like him" replied the voice.
Something clicked in Hinata's mind. She remembered her mother saying something like that when she died two years ago.
A 3 year old Hinata walked into the room where her mother was resting. She saw her mother laying on her bed looking peaceful, like an angel.
"Hinata, my beautiful daughter," called her mother weakly "Come here. I'm so proud of you. I know you'll grow into a strong young woman one day. I need you to promise me to you'll always look after your baby sister and protect her."
"I promise mommy. I'll do my best," replied Hinata
"I know you will, my lovely. But protect all of those who are precious to you as well. Don't be afraid dear. Its okay to fight to defend someone. If they mean something to you then fight for them, fight with all your heart. Fighting to protect someone who you love is okay," preached her mother, her eyes drooping, a sign that her time was up, "I love you Hinata. Now and forever. I'll always be proud of you," she continued before her eyes closed for the last time.
"M-Mommy?" asked Hinata slowly approaching, reaching out to her mother's hand to wake her.
"Lady Hinata, your Mother needs to rest now. And so do you" interrupted Ko and he took Hinata's hand leading her to her own bedroom.
5 year old Hinata snapped back to reality. The bullies were still beating up the blonde. The memory of her mother's speech lit a fire that was never seen in Hinata. This boy meant nothing to her at first but now he was her saviour and was grateful for the heroic act. He meant something to her now.
"I'll protect this boy. I promised mother that I'd protect my precious people and he is one of them." said Hinata completely resolved.
"How? I thought you were too weak?" returned the voice, trying to turn the fire into an inferno.
"I'll fight" replied Hinata with confidence.
And fight she did. She stood up, took a deep breath and dropped into her Gentle Fist stance.
"Leave him alone, or you'll have to deal with me!" shouted Hinata, activating her Byakugan with no seals. Surprised by the feat, she didn't dwell on it. She had to defend her saviour.
The bullies turned to her and glared. The blonde was unconscious with a few bruises and a black eye. They left him be, knowing the blonde won't be awake anytime soon. The bullies lined Hinata up like a predator stalking his prey readying the killing blow.
"I've had enough of kids today. Lets finish her quickly and get out of here," commanded the Leader. His subordinates took off, charging Hinata down. Hinata waited patiently, it was drilled in her from her training to let the opponent make the first move. Rushing as the two bullies did, left them open for a dodge and counter combo. Which she did flawlessly. Swaying to the right of the first bully dodging his left jab, she tabbed his arm and shoulder. Using her momentum, Hinata spun 180 degrees looking at the back of her opponent and tapped his right hamstring.
The bully fell to the ground, with his leg and arm dead numb he was useless. His back up charged in, thinking he had the advantage of attacking with Hinata's back to him. The impressive thing about the Byakugan is that it grants near 360 degree vision as well as seeing the chakra pathways in the body.
Hinata was well aware that the second bully was fast approaching. She ducked under his blow, which was going for her head. Whilst crouched, she spun and sweeped the guy off his feet with a sweeping kick and quickly jabbed him in the diaphragm, causing him to be winded. With both opponents on the ground, defeated and definitely won't be getting up anytime soon. Hinata locked her sights on the Leader, who was standing halfway between herself and the blonde boy.
He was wetting himself. He never expected such a change in the girl. She went went from a crying wreck and pushover to an unstoppable force in a matter of minutes. And he didn't want to be on the receiving end of whatever punishment she had in store for him.
"I'm sorry," he pleaded hoping it would be enough to be spared her wrath, "please let me be. We won't bother you again Lady Hyuga, I promise"
"Go and take your friends with you. That first one will be fine in two hours, the other will be in half an hour. If I hear bullying young kids again, I'll find you. I promise," threatened Hinata.
"That's my girl, you show you mean business," encouraged Inner Hinata.
The Leader nodded quickly, running to the guy who had his leg and arm useless and took off with him on his back. The second followed suit, not wanting to be near the crazy 5 year old Hyuga girl. After they left, Hinata fell to her knees. She did it. She fought off three bullies, well 2 technically, and saved her saviour. She giggled at the thought of becoming her saviour's saviour, then she remembered him. She looked up and saw still laying when the bullies left him. She crawled over to him to get a closer look at the damage. He still had bruises and a black eye but they faded quite quickly from only just receiving them.
Hinata deduced that the blonde might have a concussion and thought of getting him to the hospital to be looked after. However she was exhausted to carry him there, from the running and fighting plus she had no idea where she was. So Hinata opted to rest the blonde's head on her lap, hoping he'd wake up soon or someone would turn up to help. Hinata now had time to reflect on what happened. Joy and confidence filled her being. She smiled knowing that she had done her mother proud.
She realised the threat she made to the bully leader. It was out of character for Hinata. She blushed out of embarrassment, she lost herself in a badass moment. Hinata made a mental note to keep it in check, she was a Hyuga after all and all Hyugas were very well composed.
Hinata glanced down at the blonde boy again, his injuries were almost gone amazing her. 'He must have a bloodline limit to heal quickly' she thought. Moving past that thought, Hinata studied the young boy, taking in his appearance. His sun blonde hair was a stand out in the Hidden Leaf Village. Only the Yamanaka Clan members had blonde hair but they were more platinum blonde so he wasn't one of them. The whisker marks on his face drew her attention, Hinata thought they were cute and adorable. There were many things about this boy that caught her attention. His sapphire blue eyes and his undying determination. She remembered the day in the market, when he was ignored by the shopkeepers and pedestrians when he asked for something and then he yelled out that he would show everyone and will be Hokage one day.
Ko dragged her away before she could follow and that was the last time she saw the boy. She only wished that she heard a name. Suddenly, Hinata was brought out of her daydream by movement on her lap. The blonde was regaining consciousness, his black eye disappeared and bruises couldn't be found anywhere.
One of his blue eyes opened and saw Hinata staring down at him. He bolted upright like he awoke from a nightmare. The last thing he remembered was some bullies and a girl. He told them to leave her alone and that resulted in him being beat up. He remembered the bully leader on top of him and then black. He sheepishly turned to the girl who had been his pillow.
"Hi, I'm Naruto Uzumaki," said the blonde "um, do you know what happened to the bullies and the poor girl they were picking on?"
Hinata was stunned. He acted like nothing happened and at the same time couldn't remember her from 10 minutes ago. 'He must have been hit really hard' thought Hinata.
"My name is Hinata Hyuga. I'm the girl those bullies picked on," replied Hinata, happy that she had a name for her saviour, "don't worry we scared them off."
"That's awesome, not the bullying part that sucks, but scaring them off is though," cheered Naruto, "but I didn't do anything. Just got one good punch in and that's it, you know."
Hinata felt sorry for him. She knew he tried his best to help out but ended up becoming a victim as well.
"No, you're wrong Naruto-kun. You distracted them and inspired me to take advantage. If you didn't come along, I don't know what would have happened," encouraged Hinata. She meant every word. Even though Naruto didn't save her the way he hoped, he stilled her from her self pity and doubt. She was stronger because of him. She didn't even want to think of the outcome if he didn't turn up when he did.
Naruto stared blankly at Hinata, trying to process what she told him. He felt happy and proud. Happy because he did save her even being beaten for it and proud because he inspired Hinata by his actions. He smiled at her and that made Hinata blush scarlet. 'That smile is so..' thought Hinata struggling how to describe the smile Naruto shown.
Naruto looked at her, more so her eyes. They were lavender in colour. No black dot in the middle just plain lavender.
"Those assholes, picking on a blind girl. That's a new low, its amazing that you even fought back you know," assumed Naruto. Hinata looked at him confused. Why would he think she was blind? Hinata has 20/20 vision and then it clicked. Naruto saw her eyes and mustn't know about the Byakugan. It was a common mistake for those who were unaware of the Hyuga and their Byakugan.
"Naruto-kun, I'm not blind. I can see perfectly. I have the Byakugan, a doujutsu for the Hyuga Clan only," corrected Hinata. She smiled at his innocence, Naruto blushed lightly with embarrassment. Because he was an orphan and lacked knowledge of the clans in the village, he had no idea.
"I'm sorry Hinata-chan. I've never met a Hyuga before. But I have heard of the Byakugan from Old man Hokage. He told me that they are a pale white colour and looked freaky," stated Naruto, Hinata hung her head at the insult, "but yours are a pretty lavender colour. I like them."
Hinata raised her head in shock. She had never been called pretty by anyone else but her mother and it sent her heart racing. She knew that the civilians of the Village thought that the Hyuga were cold because of the Byakugan, however to be called pretty was new and that Naruto like her eyes made her blush. A growl ruined the special moment between the two kids and left Naruto rubbing the back of his head, grinning sheepishly.
"Sorry, I was on my way for lunch and well you know the rest," he informed Hinata, "come with me Hinata-chan. You'll the food I promise, it's the best in the Village if not the world, you know."
Naruto's enthusiasm made Hinata giggle and she nodded in acceptance. She felt a little hot and didn't know why. Naruto just grabbed her hand, softly to her surprise, and took off to show Hinata this wonder food, which turned out to be his favourite restaurant. Shortly after Ko appeared searching for Hinata.