Hyuga Priestess

by ButterflyMiko

Kurisuta is the Priestess of the Hyuga clan. Her life is destined to be dedicated to the main family. Her duty is to make the subjugation of the branch family permanent. Neji has been sent to look after her and watch her powers develop. Can he convince her to free herself from the Hyuga's hold on her?

1. Arrival

I was meditating at my shrine. I was staring into the flames, trying to divine the future. I saw the byakugan chasing me in my visions, but I didn't know what it meant.

The fire flared and I felt a presence. I turned.

I saw a ninja of Konoha there. It was obviously a Hyuga, he had Byakugan. He had long dark hair and pale skin.

"Who are you?" I asked him. I am the priestess of the Hyuga family, but I haven't come into my powers yet and have yet to present myself to the family, so I haven't met any Hyugas yet.

"I'm Neji Hyuga," he replied. "I was sent here to see the priestess."

I opened the door and bowed. "I am the Hyuga Priestess. My name is Kuri Hikawa. Nice to meet you."

Neji bowed back. "Where will I be staying?"

I led him to the guest room and showed him in

Xxx

Neji stared at the ceiling. What was with the priestess? Was it true that her power was what put the curse mark on his forehead. Was that instilled in her by the Hyuga?

He rolled over onto his side, staring at the wall.

I hope she is alright. She seems so scared. I want to help her. To free her from the Hyuga. It seems like she wants to free me as well.

Neji suddenly gasped and his hand went to his forehead. He ran to the mirror and looked in. His curse mark, the mark of the servitude of the branch family—it was gone!