The Water Chronicles
Somewhere between Land of Water and Land of Fire, during summer. Five years old.
They finally arrived to the Land of Fire after a very long voyage by ship. Then, they took the train to Konoha. Unfortunately, it would be a 3 hours trip, an eternity from a five years old little girl perspective. The good thing, she was able to know better her brother´s genin teammates.
Their jounin was a very weird person. He had blue skin and gill or fish scales tattoos on his throat, giving him the aspect of a dangerous shark man. In fact, Kisame was kind and funny or it's what she concluded at the end of the long journey.
Haku, who looked exactly like a delicate young lady by the way, turns out she was a he and a very good looking one. Long brown haired, longer and smoother than hers, soft voiced and thin body. His appearance was indeed a useful skill for spy and infiltration missions, especially those involving powerful old pervert guys, whatever pervert means, to protect less experienced kunoichis.
She found Suigetsu much alike to his elder brother Obito. He was eloquent, expressive and always positive about everything. She could notice a little bit tension between the violet eyes ninja and his sensei, seems like they had some kind of rivalry but she was unable to tell the reasons. His eyes were beautiful and charming, uncommon like hers. Or that's what she has been told since forever by the maids at the manor.
Fresh summer night at the Village Hidden by Leaf at the age of five.
She felt the train stops and suddenly they were at the main station of Konoha. Totally shocked, she watched Obito along with his teammates waiting for them. She truly wanted to hug her beloved onii-san but restrained herself, father has trained her well. She was not there like Obito´s or Shisui´s sister, she is Land of Water Clan Leader Madara´s daughter. Hinata should behave like a worthy representative.
She calmly waited to finish their Greetings and presentations. When her turn finally arrived she delicately bowed her head. A not too small reverence, neither a big one. She should show some respect, BUT she´s the Clan Princess after all.
"Uchiha Hinata, it´s a pleasure to meet you. I'm incapable to express all my gratitude into words"
"Kawaiii! Your little sister is very beautiful Obito-kun!- said a blushed and excited brown haired young girl named Rin Nohara.
"It´s a pleasure to meet you too, Young Lady" Minato said with a warm smile. "You probably are same age than my boy. Tomorrow, I will be glad to introduce each other"
"Chibi! Come here little princess!" Obito just grabbed her between strong arms.
Hinata pouted. Nobody was taking her formal introduction seriously. Specially that silly brother of hers. She was about to tell something but Minato interrupted her. "Kakashi-kun is going to be your bodyguard during your stay. You can also ask whatever thing you need to any of us"- he brushed her hair like her father always did. Why did anyone understand she was there like a very important Ambassador?
A minute later, she could´t take her eyes away from Kakashi and time stopped. She didn´t even hear Obito´s arguing with the silver haired man claiming he should be the most indicated person to ensure her little sister security. Maybe was his singularity or his lack of normal Uchiha features that captives her attention, the mystery behind that black mask or the extreme self-confidence surrounding him. Hinata thought he was so amazing and wanted to know much more about him! Now, Obito is squeezing Kakashi´s throat who is clearly ignoring him.
"Kakashi-kun is a jounin already that´s why. Don't act so childish Obito-kun" – Rin scolded.
The guy released Kakashi. "Soon I will catch you. I promise!" – He just crossed his arms and turned his head away.
"Guys, please calm down"- A sweet and tender Minato said. "For now, we will take you to the Uchiha District where a small welcoming reception is waiting for all of you."
A small reception was not what she found at the end. Since they arrived to the big wood doors with Uchiha fan painting on it, without the sea waves from her country; the environment was colorful. All the District had been decorated with paper flower, balloons, streamers, Japanese lamps and all the people was gathering to greet or at least to make a polite reverence to express their respects.
Hinata´s eyes had never been so widened and filled with expectation. The streets of Konoha were bigger and more populated than Kirigakures. Well, it was not like she went out frequently there. It was her first time been surrounding by so many people and so much joyfulness.
She was blushing madly; she could felt her cheeks getting warm. People were greeting or pointing her with no hesitation. They were also calling her Little Princess or Young Lady. Shisui seemed used to all the attention or not caring at all, same for Obito. She could also note some people "subtly" chatting about her Hyuga eyes.
Minato´s team explained to her that was weird indeed an Uchiha with not Uchiha typical eyes and maybe she could experience some racism for that reason. If that occurred, she should tell any of them immediately.
Fortunately, she could felt warm stares and polite words directing to her from all the way, very warm such like her country's sea breeze. She smiled up shyly at them but with all grace and charming she had been taught.
Hidden by Leaf Uchiha Manor was smaller than Hidden by Mist Uchiha Manor. Nonetheless, she fell in love with the orange fish pond surrounding the house.
"They called it koi fish, symbolize perseverance and strength. Also, they are very friendly." Minato told her. She happily looked at them and how fishes were gathering in a spot near to hers almost like the villagers, if were trying to say hello.
After getting through the beautiful gardens they arrived to the main entrance where Fugaku and his wife Mikoto awaited them. Both wearing formal black kimonos just like the two boys next to them. She assumed had to be their children. Itachi and Sasuke looked very elegant and Hinata undeniably had the feeling she should asked to change her clothes before coming to the meeting.
"Your garments are fine, don't worry Chibi"- Shisui whispered at her. She was wearing black leggings and a short light blue Yukata. Her brothers and the rest of the crew were wearing standard ninja attires.
"Welcome to the Land of Fire, we are honored to receive the great Uchiha Madara´s family in our home". Fugaku, Mikoto and Itachi respectfully bowed their heads, after a little hesitation, Sasuke imitated his older brother gesture.
"Seems we are here like gatecrashers" Suigetsu whispered in the ear to Haku
"The honor is ours Uchiha-sama" Obito spoke as the elder brother and main family representative. Talented or not, he was still the firstborn. "They are Shisui and Hinata" Both lowered their heads.
Afterwards they were heading to an enormous salon with a large rectangle table next to a smaller one.
"This is kid´s honor table. Sasuke, please take care of our special guest Hinata-chan"- A cheerful Mikoto said with a behave yourself looking.
Both children stared at each other in confusion. Hinata couldn´t believe they were not taking her seriously again as an important political representative of her Country. Sasuke was not giving credit to the task of being the official baby sitter of the weird eyes looking girl and that he had been exiled of the adult´s place.
Mikoto ran away faster than the Yellow Flash to avoid his child complaining. Hinata was notably pouting with puffy red cheeks. Sasuke´s face was not looking too different from hers. If many kids were there at least it wouldn't be a big deal BUT they were the only children at the party. This was Hinata and Sasuke´s table. Apparently, nuisance of the clan place.
The waiters brought first meal entrance with a tea pot and two tiny cups. Hinata looked at it sighing. Her mission as ambassador wasn´t going on well at all. She tried to find some comfort in the brunette boy but he was clearly avoiding her. Sadly, she was not making any friends either.
Suddenly, Sasuke´s attention focused to his elder brother who was making very weird and nonsense stuff. What was he pointing? The tea pot? What special thing about the tea pot? Itachi was mimicking to serve imaginary tea and pointing to the ghostly eyed girl. Did he want him to serve tea to her? A vein emerged on Sasuke´s forehead. He was now also her waiter.
In that moment, he had a revelation. First, she wasn't pouting anymore and secondly, she was kind of sad, super sad actually. He turned to look at Itachi one more time, he was still encouraging him to serve the freaking tea to the creepy girl.
Hinata gazed again to her small companion once more after hearing hot water falling sound into her cup. He filled his cup too. Itachi smiled up and put back his attention to the adults.
"Thank you so much Sasuke-kun" She softly sipped her tea just as the boy, who looked more relaxed.
First time meal was a salad. Hinata saw how the blackhead devoured his tomatoes rapidly.
"Would Sasuke-kun like to have my tomatoes? I'm not a big fan of it.". She put her plate close to him with discretion. Sasuke didn't hesitate even for a second. Faster than a bullet, he took the red vegetables. When the second meal arrived both teacups were empty. This time, Hinata decided to serve tea for him with wide smile. Sasuke couldn't hide the light blush appearing on his cheeks. He used to watch this interaction among his parents. His father always answered her mother´s attention with subtle nodded with closed eyes. So he did. Shisui and Itachi giggled enjoying the scene.
"How old is Sasuke-kun?"
"I´m six"- he proudly answered "And you?"
"I´m five years old"
"It means I'm your senpai"- He affirmed placing his fist under his chin.
"I think so"- She raised a bit her shoulders.
"Why are your eyes so weird?"
"Does Sasuke-kun think my eyes are weird?" She questioned totally shocked.
"No! Well…I mean…uncommon and different from Uchihas. There´s a boy at Academy who has eyes like yours."
"They said I have eyes like my mothers. She was a Hyuga. In fact, I haven't seen any Hyuga before so I'm not quite sure"
"Was she?"
"Yes. She died after giving me birth"
That wasn't good. Firstly, he called her weird and now she was sad because of him. Maybe he was not an expert and girls didn't matter a thing to him, but made her feel sad and to offend rare girls was not his true intention. And above of that her mother would feel so ashamed if she found out.
"Do you want to play in the back yard?"- He offered.
Hinata stared at him delightful. She loved to play in the yard with the brothers of hers.
A boring dinner during summer at Uchiha District, at age of seventeen.
Boredom. He was starting to feel so boring, after his third yawn he discovered his stupid teammate was missing along with his sister. Where did they go? Obito turned his head noticing mini-Itachi disappearance as well… His younger brother was happily chatting with Itachi. Everybody in the room was enjoying the party.
He left as discretely possible way his bigtoomuchorange goggles allowed him. He walked through the enormous halls and when he was about to reach the back lawn he saw his sister running away with excitement from Sasuke. Then he abruptly tagged her.
"Chibi!"- He tried to run after her but was pulled by someone.
"Let them alone, they are just playing"- Kasashi said with his typical calm voice. He was leaning on the wall holding Obito´s arm.
"But Hinata…. that abusive brat. I'm gonna teach him some manners!" He desperately tried to release himself. Hinata was unharmed and tagging Sasuke too with a big smile decorating her delicate features.
"They have been playing a while, he´s not hurting her. He´s a little rude but I think it´s normal among their average children. There´s nothing to be worried about it."
"I´ll talk to his elder brother. That's not the proper manner to treat a girl." He crossed arms totally annoyed.
"Perhaps…or you just could stop acting like an overprotecting bothersome brother"
"What the hell you know stupid? He is roughly treating her and you call yourself her bodyguard?"
"Indeed. I have been watching them since they left the main room. If she had been in any danger or Sasuke had behaved incorrectly I would had interfered. But that was NOT the case. They are having fun. Let them be."
Obito retorted. Definitely he would have a big talk with Itachi also with Hinata.
The reception was finally over and they were dismissed. Hinata walked to the security house along Kakashi and her elder brothers. It was a very small two-story house with a cute front garden.
The house was surrounding by many guards that made her feel uneasy. Mostly when she found they wouldn't spend the night in there.
"Why can´t you stay with me tonight?"- Obito knelt to be at her height.
"I'm really sorry Chibi, but my apartment is not big enough. It´s a one-bedroom place and wouldn't be appropriate for a young lady like you." Without mentioned it was a big mess too. "Shisui most go with his team to be ready for chunin exam. Kakashi is going to be near to you for anything you may need."
Shisui knelt next to them. "Forgive us Hina, we neither won´t be able to take you to your first day at Academy. Be a good girl, ne?" He softly squeezed her nose. She replicated the gesture with both brothers.
"Good luck with your test Shisui-nii!"
"Thanks Chibi. Kakashi-san, please take care of my sister"
"You better take care her well bastard! Not like today when you led that moron took advantage of her." Obito said looking away with anger. "I still need to talk with Itachi to keep away his brother from Hinata"
"Sasuke-kun didn't take advantage of me, he is my friend! I-If Obito-nii-chan do so, I won't never forgive onii-chan"- She cried.
"What are you saying Chibi? It was not the correct way to treat a delicate and innocent girl like you. He must be reprimanded!" He swiftly waved his arms up and down.
"D-Don´t call me Chibi!" She puffed her cheeks. "Onii-chan is being very mean. Onii-chan doesn't want me to make any friends! I w-ill n-not lo-ve Obito-nii-chan anymore!"
Obito´s face got blankly. Hinata only stuttered when she was under too much stress or feel nervous or frightened. Did he was about to lose her little sister´s love because of that demon? He started to dislike more and more that monster/bastard/punk named Sasuke.
"Fine! I won't say anything…for now, BUUUT" He raised up one finger "If he touches you again I will be pleased to rip away those little hands of his." He finished showing his teeth.
"Onii-chan is being mean again! I wo-won´t NE-VER lo-ve Obito-nii-chan again! NE-NE-VER NEVER AGAIN!"
Obito was crying by now. Shisui slapped his own face with his palm due the frustrated situation. Hinata was a young girl, her drastic change of emotions was understandable but Obitos in the other hand…Dear God!
"Hina is very sweet for such thing, desu ne? I´m sure Obito has good intentions, I´ll talk to him later to prevent -stupid/embarrassing- unappropriated behavior, alight?"
At the end, they hugged each other and everything was settled down. Kakahi showed her room and leaved only after he was sure she clearly understood that he would be close in case is needed and could call him anytime. The bedroom was 10 times smaller than hers, however she felt such emptiness.
There was a white dresser with many feminine objects such a combs, hair ribbons, scrunchies, perfumes and a nice bouquet of sunflowers. Her suitcases were next to the king size bed. There was a bathroom with a vintage bathtub in the middle. The drawers were filled with all types of soaps and personal hygiene items. There was a whole tile wall at the bottom and a little ventilation grille.
She opened the curtains and was surprised to find totally locked thick crystal windows. Hinata downplayed the issue and decided to unpack some night clothes, take a bath and go to bed. It had been a long day, a wonderful long day. What will she find tomorrow? Would she be capable of make happy memories?
This time she couldn't stayed awake any longer. She was excited but tired as well. Her eyes felt heavy, through the windows she saw the bright moon and some shining stars. She closed her eyes with a wide smile. Apparently, the firmament didn't look so different than her home.