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In A Demon's Possession

Chapter 16

Human village remains...Within the land of fire...

Kimimaro had awoken after a brief rest in one of the rooms to a knock on his bedroom door. After punishing Sakon and Ukon for breaking his orders, he had gone to bed only a few hours ago to get some much needed rest. Getting up, he opened the door to Kabuto, seeing the light shine upon his glasses hiding the look in his eyes that always put Kimimaro on guard.

"What is it, Kabuto?"

"Lord Orochimaru sent another snake summon with news" Kabuto replied

"Do you know what it was about?"

"Yes, the rendezvous group is to travel back to Otogakure boarders immediately, it seems that the Kazegake Raza has diverted his team to meet there."

"Fine...Assemble Kidomaru, Ukon and Sakon to accompany us to the rendezvous point"

"Do you think that's wise after the punishment you dished out on both Sakon and Ukon?" Kabuto asked curious with a smirk.

"It was not enough in my opinion...Those three can't behave themselves around the females so I am keeping an eye on them." Kimimaro replied.

"Very well. I will let them know"

"Kabuto we are to leave within the hour" Kimimaro stated calmly

Kabuto nodded as he left to notify the others, as Kimimaro proceeded to get dressed and gather his mission supplies to meet up with their temporary Suna comrades.

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Naruto glanced at the blue haired beauty, that was currently walking beside him, they had spent quite some time with Tenten and Neji, outside in the training grounds. Naruto himself remained talking with Tenten, so as not to intrude while Hinata spent every single moment with her cousin talking amongst themselves.

Hinata was now strangely quiet, which Naruto found he didn't like at all. He wanted her to converse with him like she did with her cousin. He had watched her throughout, taking great interest in each of the facial expressions she had made. To Naruto she was very expressive which he really enjoyed looking at, he really loved seeing her cheeks fill with colour when she seemed embarrassed or his own personal favourite, aroused.

Looking at her now, he could tell she was deep in thought about something, and he had a feeling it was to do with her cousin Neji. His eyes trailed to their joined hands that he found himself enjoying thoroughly. Her hand was small and delicate against his large rough ones. He wanted to learn more about her and this silence was killing him and wasn't helping him win her over in the meantime.

"Now that you have seen your cousin. I would like to spend more time with you and learn more about you" Naruto stated softly keeping his gaze upon her.

Hinata jumped slightly at the sound of his voice and immediately felt her cheeks grow warm from embarrassment. She hadn't been paying attention at all since she had left her cousin back at the training grounds. Although she was happy to see him and they did indeed talk, there was something different about him and he seemed distant to her, which left her feeling confused and also curious.

Hinata glanced at the blonde, whose blue eyes were still upon her own, she hesitantly nodded in agreement. Hinata was still nervous being alone with him but she had to admit, that she did need to learn more about him as well as the others. Especially if she was going to remain here within his domain. However, her thoughts had suddenly returned to her cousin, who had not heard her questions a couple of times. That in itself surprised her, as he was always attentive to the previous conversations they had had.

"Will you tell me what's on your mind?" Naruto asked curiously.

Hinata again stiffened as she nervously glanced at the blonde, she had heard his question this time and was unsure whether to share her thoughts with him.

"I was just thinking about my cousin" Hinata decided to tell him.

Naruto wanted to growl his disapproval, why was she thinking constantly about her cousin? They had only just left him. Did she have romantic feelings for him? Naruto knew that it wasn't uncommon in certain clans. However, the thought if her loving someone else made him angry and his insides twist in knots.

When they arrived, he had looked at the male more closely. His eyes were on Tenten, watching her amazing abilities with weaponry. At first when he saw Hinata being held by him, he found himself not liking it and it took everything in his power to not go over there and tear him apart from just touching what he viewed was his. However, throughout their reunion he had carried on observing them and he had noticed that Neji's eyes were looking over at the demon huntress quite a lot.

Naruto was certain that Tenten was growing feelings for Neji, although she had told him she was intrigued by him, there was something about the way she looked at him and kept him beside her constantly, that made him think differently. To Naruto he wasn't bothered, if Tenten wanted to be with him that way, then he wouldn't go against it. In fact, it would help him greatly in the long run if they did fall in love with one another and bonded permanently.

"Why are you thinking of your cousin? I told you he was safe Hinata. Did you think I was being untruthful to you?" Naruto answered.

Hinata swallowed thickly, feeling nervous but answered him nonetheless.

"I-I wanted to see him with my own eyes...He is all I have left y-you must understand..." Hinata replied stopping mid-sentence.

Hinata now found herself in different surroundings altogether. They were now once more outside feeling the fresh cool air brush against her indigo locks of hair. She could see that they were surrounded by trees in the distance, that were scattered all around them. The sky was grey hiding the sun that was being hidden through the thick clouds above.

"W-Where are we going?" Hinata asked

"Not very far...I wanted to show you something that was very special to my mother" Naruto answered.

Hinata, whose hand was still within his, grew curious. He had mentioned his mother and she had remembered Ino, telling her that his parents were both killed in the war. Hinata now knew how that felt herself, losing her father and clan and especially losing Ko, who sacrificed his own life for her and Neji to escape. They had walked further away into a small path way that was covered by the many surrounding trees that had started to change colours.

Their vibrant green colours were beginning to fade and turn into different shades turning gradually to yellows and reds. Hinata knew that this was nature's way to signal the ever-changing seasons. The warm long summer nights were not going to last, but turn into cooler temperatures with blustery winds along with rain fall. The shorter days of light with the shining sun would lessen, as the days and weeks passed by bringing forth the cold winters until the beginnings of spring where new life would start growing again.

They had walked in silence as Hinata just looked around seeing that they were soon reaching another open area, she could hear the surrounding wildlife from birds and insects to other strange sounds she hadn't yet heard and was intrigued to where she was being taken. The blonde pulled her gently from the surrounding pathway into the open that consisted of a large open field, with a large flowing river with various wild flowers growing along the bank.

The views were very beautiful and looked very relaxing and peaceful as she took everything in, Naruto just looked at her, unsure as to why he had brought her here in the first place. This was where his mother always came with his father and then with him when he was younger and growing up. He would see her sat down, her long red hair flowing in the breeze as she stared out into the distance, just enjoying the peace and serenity around her.

This was the first time he had visited this place since his parents died, and he had never wanted to due to the painful memories that were once happy ones he associated with here. Naruto glanced at the Hyuga princess who he still held hands with. The way her face lit up at the scenery around them made his insides flutter, as well as increased his heart rate.

"I-Its beautiful" Hinata softly stated in awe.

Naruto just watched her as she removed her hand from his, that he immediately began to miss. He watched as she walked a few steps forward, taking in everything around them. Naruto held a slight smile on his own lips at watching her reactions. To him, everything she seemed to do intrigued him greatly. He had never been as interested in a human as he was with this beautiful princess, that had now approached some wildflowers.

He watched as she delicately traced the white petals with her fingers so gently that he wondered inwardly how it would feel upon his own skin. The very thought tantalized him, but he quickly shook the thought out of his mind.

"My mother loved this place and always came here when she wanted time to herself or with my father" Naruto stated.

Hinata turned away from the flowers to look at him seeing his eyes locked with hers that made her instantly become embarrassed.

"I-I can see why she came here" Hinata answered softly.

"Do you like flowers?" Naruto asked seeing how she looked and touched them.

"Y-Yes...I do love flowers...I used to press t-them into books when I had the opportunity to" She answered softly.

The blonde lifted a brow as he slowly walked towards her. He wanted to talk more and if the subject of flowers was the starting point to get to learn more about her then he would use it to his advantage.

"Press them into books?" Naruto asked confused.

Hinata nodded noticing that he had moved closer to her.

"Yes i-it is called flower pressing or pressing flowers. It is one of the hobbies I had back home in my village" Hinata answered

"I see...How do you press them?"

"Well...Y-You gather clean flowers free of blemishes, I would usually gather them from my family's garden that was m-my mother's. I make sure that they are dry and not wet from any rain or dew. I then place the flower f-face down in a large book lined w-with parchment paper. T-Then I close the book, weigh it down, a-and leave it undisturbed for seven to ten days." Hinata explained.

"I have never heard of it before...What else do you like?" Naruto asked fully intrigued.

"I like to r-read, I-I also like to learn t-to cook" Hinata confided

"You cook?" Naruto asked surprised

"I used t-to watch t-the cooks when they made our meals...I-I actually convinced K-Ko, to l-let me help prepare s-some food, as t-they taught me how to c-cook."

"Ko?"

Hinata's face saddened and Naruto felt her anguish at the question.

"H-He was my guardian..." Hinata answered solemnly.

"Oh..." Naruto answered wishing he never asked.

"H-He escaped with u-us...B-But h-he..."

Hinata couldn't finish as her lip trembled and tears fell down her cheeks, Naruto suddenly realised that the Hyuga male they had found when confronting Kabuto must have been him.

"I'm sorry for your loss Hinata..." Naruto stated softly.

Hinata couldn't hold in her emotions anymore, for years she had to act as emotionless as most of her clan did. The Hyuga clan was a proud clan and saw emotions as a sort of weakness, this was something that Hinata found difficult during her upbringing. Now, however, she didn't have any of the elders or her father present to look down on her or reprimand her for showing her emotions that she always had but was always afraid to show.

Hinata began to cry, finally letting out all of the pent-up emotions that she had held within her. The blonde looked upon her, feeling his own demon heart clench. He watched as her beautiful face looked pained and he found he hated to see her like this as her tears flowed. Her small body shook with grief as he felt his own body move towards her, for Naruto this was very new to him as his arms wrapped themselves around her waist bringing her closer to him.

Hinata stiffened slightly but relaxed instantly too consumed in her grief to care as she nuzzled into his chest and cried letting out all her grief and sadness as Naruto just held her within his arms feeling her hurt and pain and remembering his very own.

The slight winds were the only sounds apart from her sobs and tears as Naruto just held her close letting her grieve.

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Jiraiya rubbed his temple seeing the team that had come back from their patrol had just returned and he had just dismissed. He had listened to their detailed report, that was interesting as well as unnerving thanks to Sai's use of ink mice that infiltrated enemy lines.

Flashback...

Jiraiya had been talking to one of the toads he had summoned for any information from where he had placed them throughout. Normally he would visit the many brothels on his travels and talk to the long lists of beautiful demons that he enjoyed spending time with. Jiraiya always visited them whenever he passed through, he found in these times, that the female demons in these establishments were a wealth of information that could aide him to keep those he cared for safe.

However, he did use a few of his toads in certain areas where he knew it wouldn't be possible to gather intel otherwise. He briefly wondered how his godson was doing, he had to admit the human girl was very beautiful with killer curves that would make any female jealous. Even he himself felt jealous that his godson had a mate that beautiful.

It did, however, remind him of his own romantic woes concerning Tsunade-hime. She was the only one he had ever truly loved but sadly, although his demon urges cried out to claim her she had been seeing another demon and he couldn't break that happiness that she had. Even if her happiness with Dan didn't last.

The multiple presences of demon energy broke his thoughts on his sad past, seeing the morning patrol return with Shikamaru Nara leading the small party into the throne room.

"Lord Jiraiya" Shikamaru stated as he bowed in formal greeting, as did the others.

"At ease guys...How was the patrol?"

"(Sigh) It was troublesome...So far our boarders were not threatened. However, that doesn't mean to say that they won't be for much longer." Shikamaru exclaimed

Jiraiya's heart sunk, he had his suspicions that something was underfoot. It had been quiet and yet he knew the snake Orochimaru very well. Heck, he was friends with him for many years before he had turned into what he was now. Orochimaru was dangerous as he was borderline insane.

To Jiraiya, Orochimaru had been his best friend many years ago, until he turned his back on their friendship and had disappeared. He had searched for him to try to bring him back but he had heard many things, that made even him feel sick to his stomach at what his old friend had done through the years.

"What are your findings"

"We split up into two teams of two I was with Sai. We came to the edge of our boarders as we were instructed. Sai sent out a few ink mice summons to infiltrate the fallen human village. Whilst we waited for their return we carried on with our patrols, which so far had no dangers to report back. When the mice returned they had been observing Orochimaru's forces still present and by their reports it seems that a team had left and there were mentions of Suna being involved."

"I thought this may happen..." Jiraiya stated with a clenched fist.

"Orochimaru has sought out Suna to aide him?" Shikamaru questioned

"Yes, it seems highly likely. The bastard knows that Suna has been edging closer to our borders, they seek to grow their own bloodlines and are targeting our own people here. Yourselves included, of course. Not only that but the Kazekage clan head, Raza, has three children. The youngest is also one of the demon lords, who, like Naruto, also contains one of the great demon beast's powers. He however has the one tail." Jiraiya again informed.

"I will have to go through my plans and change them to reinforce our patrols to more people and for them to be longer...I need confirmation from Lord Hiruzen on who will join and aide us. As we are now, there is not enough of us to protect the borders throughout fire country." Shikamaru stated

"I understand and agree, Shikamaru. Very well. I leave you to reschedule your plans to add what we have learned. I will send word to Hiruzen to notify him of what we have discovered as now the threat to our lands has escalated." Jiraiya answered solemnly.

"I wonder why Orochimaru is dead set upon obtaining the Hyuga princess? He seems desperate on claiming her as much as he is after Sasuke" Shikamaru questioned.

"It's the bloodlines he's after. Orochimaru is indeed brilliant when it comes to genetics or should I say science in general. That's always been his interest. However, he has always wanted power to rule, but he wasn't chosen. Even if he was Hiruzen's favourite student. Now he has his own lands and his own forces, which are steadily growing in number. He has had years to develop and culture them to his will. He has invaded many lands and took prisoners, tortured them, experimented on them, and forced each of them to serve him. Some do it for their own selfish reasons of power and wealth others do it because they live in fear and are afraid of him." Jiraiya explained

"I will come up with more strategies Lord Jiraiya to counter any attacks we will be facing. Where are Naruto and Sasuke?"

"Currently Naruto is spending time with the Hyuga princess as she is his intended mate, after all. Sasuke however I'm unsure of. I only know that Naruto had ordered that he was not to be disturbed for the rest of the day and he expects everyone to follow that order. It includes Sakura too" Jiraiya informed them all.

True to Nara fashion he had worked out the reason immediately, a slight smirk appeared briefly upon his lips regarding his raven-haired friend. He had finally accepted what everyone had already surmised and that was to fully bond with Sakura after all this time of dodging his urges.

"Very well Lord Jiraiya I will make sure the other patrol team will be ready and waiting. We may need to have more of us joining to reinforce them until others arrive to aide us."

"Yes, I agree Shikamaru. It may be necessary...So far Tsunade along with Shizune will be here at any time. Also, Kakashi has mentioned that Anko will be heading here as well as Gai and Lee who will be coming here with Kakashi today." Jiraiya informed

"That's good keep me updated when you hear from Hiruzen, Lord Jiraiya...I suggest you inform Lord Naruto of this too"

"I will very shortly...Good job everyone especially you, Sai. You are all dismissed. I expect Naruto will gather you all for a meeting later so be prepared for longer patrols with bigger parties."

Everyone nodded as they departed, leaving Jiraiya to let out a sigh as he summoned another of his toads to send word to Hiruzen hoping that the old monkey had in fact gathered more of them to help in the incoming onslaught that was heading their way.

Flashback End...

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Boarders of Otogakure...

The small team of five had travelled fast and in complete silence, although some grumbling could be heard from one of them. Sakon was not happy at being selected suddenly by his self-proclaimed leader, Kimimaro, after having received word from Orochimaru. He had already been punished, along with his twin brother and he wanted retribution on the ones that disrupted his fun.

Kimimaro had selected him, his brother Ukon, Kidomaru, and Kabuto to come with him to meet up with the small team from Suna and to go through plans in front of their master. Sakon was fuming. He was determined to have a taste of the beautiful demon Kin, that made his cock harden at just the thought of her firm ass that he wanted to divulge in and make her scream his name.

He had even considered getting his team mate, Tayuya, too.

Although every word that came out of her mouth was foul language, she was still a very beautiful demon and he wouldn't mind having her bound before him and using that mouth of hers to bring him pleasure.

"Wipe that smirk from off your face Sakon, or did I not punish you enough?" Kimimaro hissed in anger.

Sakon came out of his pleasured thoughts and glared at the white-haired demon. He hated Kimimaro with a vengence, as the demon was always putting him and his brother in their place by telling them what they could or couldn't do. Maybe he could get permission from Lord Orochimaru towards his intentions to both female demons.

"I can feel presences up ahead, Kimimaro" Kabuto stated.

"Hmm that must be who we were told to meet. Everyone, especially you three in particular are to be on your best behaviour got it!" Kimimaro warned the twins and Kidomaru.

They had reached a small clearing and each of them kept their guard up. One of the Suna demons stepped out into the open and came towards them. The demon was very tall, he had two distinctive red markings on the right side of his face, the only visible part of his head. The rest being covered by his turban-like head gear and by a sheet hanging from it on the left side of his face.

He wore a forehead protector with the demon crest of Suna upon it. He wore black pants with a green flack jacket with his weapons mostly hidden from view. Kimimaro stepped forward towards him his senses flared to find the locations of the others with him.

"Where are your team mates?" Kimimaro questioned.

"They are here watching...My name is Baki I have come with my team to rendezvous with you" Baki answered, calmly.

"My name is Kimimaro leader of the sound six and this is my team, accompanied by Kabuto Yakushi from the Yakushi demon clan and right hand to Lord Orochimaru himself."

Baki nodded as he performed a hand signal and within seconds the rest of his team was beside him.

"This is my team, Temari, Kankuro, and Gaara" Baki announced

Sakon, Ukon and Kidomaru grinned lecherously at the Suna female demon, eyeing her body up and down much to her own disgust.

"These three are Sakon, his twin brother Ukon, and Kidomaru. My other team mates are back at the village ruins"

The Suna team nodded as they eyed their temporary team mates accordingly.

"We are to escort you to our master Lord Orochimaru so you can see him in person before we head back to our destination." Kimimaro stated.

"Very well we shall follow your lead" Baki replied, as they followed the group of five to their destination.

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Naruto could still smell her sweet scent as he held her in his arms. He could feel her relax completely against him. He glanced down at her, finally relieved that she was no longer crying, surprised to see that she had fallen asleep from exhaustion. He carefully pushed the strands of her indigo hair away from her face taking his time to admire her delicate, beautiful features more.

His heart was continuously beating rapidly at having her so close and being able to touch her like this was something he found he enjoyed immensely. He was surprised that she had allowed him to hold her within his arms and try to comfort her from the pain he could see and feel from her. Never had Naruto done this before for anyone apart from his mother many years ago when he was young. He had found it awkward and unnerving in case he messed anything up with this beautiful princess kept within his arms.

The droplets of rain fell against his skin alerting him to the weather as he carefully and gently maneuvered her within his arms. He held her bridal style, finding her very light as he held her close to him bathing himself within her unique and enticing scent. He had felt a pull in his chakra seeing Kai appear before him with a formal bow.

"What is it Kai...I specifically told no one to disturb me" Naruto calmly stated

"My apologies, Lord Naruto but Lord Jiraiya has ordered me to inform you that your presence is needed urgently" Kai answered.

Naruto nodded as he flashed away with Hinata within his arms immediately finding himself within the throne room. Jiraiya was sitting down, his eyes widened slightly at seeing his godson appear with the female Hyuga in his arms.

"Ero-sennin...You wanted me? This had better be important" Naruto stated.

"Yes, I did gaki...it is indeed important. It appears the snake has sought an alliance with Suna" Jiraiya announced to him.

Naruto grit his teeth at the news as he glanced down at the sleeping angel within his arms. She was the one thing that the snake appeared to want and was obviously desperate to obtain her in his vile clutches. Only the girl was now his intended mate...his bride if you will. If the snake thought for one second that he would allow his vile creepy hands on her then he was in for a big surprise that was for sure.

"It seems that the snake wants to rile the fox after all..." Naruto growled

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The team had arrived at the hidden entrance that informed each of the Suna demons that it was underground and had been well hidden from any threat.

'Interesting...Lord Raza was right' Baki thought inwardly.

Kabuto guided the team down the steep steps to one of the underground chambers that were dimly lit. It was thanks to their demon senses and eyesight that they did not fall. The team then followed the Sound team along the long hallways that seemed endless.

The silence was broken from hearing the cries of captives being tortured or pleading to be let go. Temari heard it and repressed a shiver knowing what was going on behind the closed doors as it made her blood run cold.

"Are you alright?" Kankuro whispered to his elder sister, feeling her aura spike.

Temari just nodded not trusting being overheard by the others present.

They had arrived at a set of double doors at which Kabuto announced for them to wait there briefly as he entered the room. A few minutes passed as he opened the doors and bid them enter. Each of them stepped inside as the attending Sound six members knelt upon the cold stone floor with their heads lowered.

The Suna team however remained standing just bowing their heads briefly in greeting. There stood the snake demon with long black hair against deathly pale skin. His eyes were yellow and snake like. They held a coldness and callousness deep within them that made each of the Suna team be on guard.

"Welcome to my humble abode...I trussst your journey here was pleasssant?" Orochimaru's cold voice asked

Baki stepped forward repressing a shiver from hearing him speak to them.

"Yes, we did Lord Orochimaru...My Lord Raza ordered us to meet here to avoid alerting the enemy"

"Very well...I undersstand. Ssoo I feel it's time that we dissscuss plansss for the upcoming invassion, as well as your leaderss plansss ." Orochimaru answered

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A/N:- Thank you to the reviews and those that have added this story to their favourites and follows! A big thank you to my Beta Oceanmoon for looking over my chapters. Previous chapters are currently being uploaded chapters 1-6 have been reposted.

I hope to have another chapter out this week

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