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In A Demon's Possession

Chapter 23

Rated M for a reason...

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"The thing is, Neji, ask yourself this question...Who would you choose to be a mate for your cousin? Lord Naruto or the snake demon Orochimaru or any of his followers at that?" Tenten stated.

Tenten laid back down, wanting to get some sleep, leaving Neji to think on her words, feeling his warm breath upon her shoulder and then drifted off to sleep.

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With Temari...

Gaara's sand had dispersed not too long ago. Temari stealthily travelled through the trees making sure her senses were sharp in case she encountered the snake's forces. She couldn't run the risk of being caught, for them to realise that she, as well as Gaara, had caught on to their plans. Temari was angry with what her younger brother had told her. Their village had been destroyed and her father killed by the demon snake Orochimaru.

She wondered how he had managed to accomplish it? Her father was too power hungry to even recognise the dangers and she assumed, that most of Suna's forces was on route towards the borders of wind and fire country, readying themselves for the invasion. So the village may have been underhanded and open for such an attack. However, something didn't feel right about that situation.

If Orochimaru's forces were that strong, then why would he approach her father for an alliance to help him invade Kyubi's lands? Something didn't feel right and she wondered what it was she had missed. Temari knew that she hadn't remained inside the throne room and hadn't stayed for the discussions. The underground fortress was too creepy to remain standing in. Seeing the snake demon in person made her skin crawl, along with the perverted stares she had been receiving from the male members of sound six.

Temari just wanted out of there, hearing the screams and moans echo down the dark hallways made her stomach turn. Although the demon Kabuto had remained behind when they had left to their base at the human village, the reason given was that he was to stay behind due to orders by the snake demon himself. Baki had mentioned that he had received a message by hawk summon from her father three days ago.

So in that short span of time her father was now dead as well as their village and people. It seemed the snake was far more dangerous than originally thought. The very thought chilled her to the bone, Temari wasn't sure if it was the right direction she was heading, but assumed it would be and wasn't sure how long it would take her to be discovered by the Kyubi's forces.

Temari hoped that they wouldn't kill her on the spot, her Tessen was on her back and ready for her to use at a moment's notice. She wouldn't fall. She was determined about that, not with her two brothers still in the snakes clutches. She shook away her thoughts cursing herself inwardly about thinking things through at a time when she shouldn't be. Gaara had aided her to escape and to flee towards their supposed enemies. Her life wasn't forfeit just yet and she needed her wits about her to survive, not only for herself but her siblings too.

Taking deep calming breathes she flared her demon senses and carried on, on her journey forward. Briefly she wondered who she would encounter first upon her arrival, she had glanced with interest at the file with all the information regarding the Kyubi's forces. She was excited to fight back then, reading through the descriptive pages taking in all the information that was important. But now she seriously hoped she wouldn't have to fight them, especially when there was so much at stake for her and her brothers.

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Kyubi Fortress...

Hinata yawned feeling herself growing tired due to reading each page of the book, she was understanding the demons customs a lot more than before. Kisa was softly sleeping beside her prompting her to smile softly at the small Fox. She had to make her decision in just a few hours time and decided she needed some fresh air after being inside practically all morning.

Kisa stirred sensing the shift on the bed where Hinata was once laid and opened her eyes and yawned, taking notice of the human girl stretching her body and readying herself to leave the bed chambers. Kisa stood up on all fours and stretched herself jumping off the bed and sat beside the door waiting. Hinata had noticed the movement and laughed at the small Fox.

Hinata had brushed her long indigo hair, opting to wear it down for the day, she wondered if she would see the others today especially Neji. Removing her purple kimono for a white short sleeved top that came to just above her hips along with a pair of black figure hugging shorts that fit her hips snuggly. Hinata also finished the look with black thigh high stockings and a pair of open toe boots, that came to just below her knees. Feeling comfortable with how she looked, she reminded herself to thank Ino for the various outfits she had supplied her. Finally, the girl set off to get some fresh air as well as a slight reprieve from her thoughts and about her decision.

The long familiar hallways relaxed her as she made her way to the training grounds, although Naruto had told her she didn't have training for today she still wanted to do so. Her confidence was beginning to grow a lot more under Tsunade and she was grateful for it. Her chakra control was good according to the elder blonde demon, as well as her knowledge of plants and herbs thanks to her mother's journal. The bluenette was pleased that she could help in some small way for the fight that lay ahead.

Hinata shook her thoughts away, finding herself in an unfamiliar corridor cursing herself inwardly for being too engrossed in her thoughts. She sighed inwardly and was about to turn around when she heard an unfamiliar noise coming from not too far away. Hinata stopped in her tracks as she heard the sound again, growing curious she turned back around and headed towards the sound's direction.

The sounds grew louder with each step she took, Hinata wondered if she should continue onward something about the sounds had made her cheeks flush a deep pink. Kisa was strangely not beside her prompting her to look around for the small Fox. The small Fox in question had remained sitting further down the hall and hadn't moved towards her making Hinata's eyebrow raise in question.

Another sound filled her delicate ears as Hinata gave into her curiousity. The door up ahead was definitely where the sounds was coming from. Feeling highly nervous, she made her way to it, surprised to see that the door wasn't fully closed. Her blush intensified as she took a peak through the small gap of the door seeing immediately a large bed with two figures upon it, her eyes widened seeing that they both appeared to be completely nude much to her embarrassment and horror.

Pink candy coloured hair could clearly be seen the face however, was laid upon the bed turned away from her, the other figure was of the demon that was also within the throne room that day when Naruto had marked her. Sasuke, was his name. His dark locks of hair were sticking to his pale skin, she could clearly see his toned body and the way his muscles flexed with each movement, his eyes however, were no longer black but a deep coloured red.

Hinata felt her shock and surprise rise seeing clearly now how he was actually slamming his hips into the pinkette's own. The sounds both of them produced made her own body grow warm and her heart beat quicken. Hinata knew she should stop herself from looking at them but somehow she couldn't. The female she presumed was definitely the one named Sakura, who was now calling out the male demon's name in moans. Hinata glanced back towards the raven-haired demon's face and finding to her own horror that his eyes were locked upon her own making her breath hitch and feeling overwhelming shame overcome her at being caught blatantly watching them.

Hinata failed to notice the slight smirk present upon his lips as his eyes blazed, his demon chakra had flared making the bluenette gasp as though she was being pulled into something. The feeling frightened her as she closed her eyes and was confused as to what was going on. Opening her eyes she was no longer in the hallway standing in front of the slightly open door, now she was in another place entirely, much to her own rising panic.

Her surroundings were dark, and she was now somehow outside. The skies were not of bright blue or murky dark grey's, but of deep red that reminded her of the colour of spilled blood. The moon was of the same shade of colour and no longer of a pure pale white that made her feel petrified as she looked around her nervously. A deep chuckle could be heard that made her nerves grow more on edge as she tried to pinpoint where the sound came from.

"I never would have thought you of all would be a peeping princess?" The male voice that sounded like silk announced.

Hinata couldn't answer. Her cheeks, she assumed, must be a brilliant shade of red. She couldn't really refute his words knowing that it had to be the raven-haired demon talking to her, how she had ended up here she didn't know but she assumed that it was due to him that she was here.

"So...Did the princess enjoy intruding in on my private affairs with my mate?

"I-I..." Hinata stammered

"Hn"

Hinata grew increasingly nervous as the male demon came into vision, wearing black trousers but his upper body fully on show to her. His face was unreadable and yet his eyes were still red with a black pattern showing within them. He was staring back at her intently.

"I wonder what my lord Naruto will think of this when he finds out?" Sasuke stated with a slight smirk.

Hinata felt herself stiffen at his words and she was certain he would in fact tell him what had transpired.

Suddenly she found herself being pushed outwards making her eyes close once again as she felt dizzy. Her eyes opened once more, finding herself in the hallway, and up in front of the door that was still slightly opened and a pair of red eyes still watching her intently. Hinata swallowed thickly and quickly ran off wanting to put herself as far away as possible, hearing the sounds of female moans growing increasingly louder with each quickened step she took.

Kisa immediately followed behind her, Hinata felt tears of shame fall down her eyes, wanting to be outside feeling herself being suffocated within these walls. It didn't take her any time at all to be surrounded by the cool air and the grey clouds above that helped relieve her aching heart. Never had she felt so ashamed and embarrassed as she had at being caught red handed watching two demons being intimate with one another.

The thought of Sasuke actually telling Naruto worried her, she didn't know why she felt that way. She couldn't help but feel curious to what the noises were, and she didn't mean to watch what they were doing further as she was just so shocked and surprised at the scene in front of her that her body just wouldn't move. She had stopped running, reaching the training grounds seeing that she wasn't on her own as she hoped she would be.

Hinata had stopped and was panting breathlessly trying to regain some composure at least, why was she feeling so confused and undecided?

"Hey Hinata" A male voice announced

Hinata broke from her thoughts seeing Kiba Inuzuka stood not too far away with his large white hound, Akamaru running around behind him. Shino was stood in the shadows of the trees but she could make out his green jacket that he constantly wore as his glasses poked out from the high collar of his coat.

"H-Hello Kiba...S-Shino" Hinata greeted a large bark followed making Hinata giggle

"I'm sorry...Hello to you too Akamaru" Hinata greeted the large dog who had quickly approached her wagging his tail and sniffed her outstretched hand which he gave a lick to in greeting.

"It's good to see you Hinata do you want to train with us?" Kiba questioned

"Y-Yes I would appreciate that if you don't mind that is?"

"Don't be silly. I wouldn't have asked you otherwise" Kiba replied with a grin

Hinata appreciated it greatly it was just what she needed now to take her mind of this decision and also at what had taken place just moments ago which she never wanted to think about ever again.

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Naruto had found himself heading to the clinic, he needed to speak to Tsunade and confide things that he tried so hard to keep buried within him. The clinic's smells soon reached his senses taking in the various smells of herbs, and antiseptic that reminded him of the friends and family that had been treated there.

He hated seeing any of his friends hurt or injured and felt helpless most times knowing he himself held a high healing rate due to the Kyubi powers he was born with. Entering inside he noticed that Tsunade, was sat down upon the large desk that usually the pinkette would frequent, Tsunade, his godmother, was like a grandmother to him and although Jiraiya was his godfather he saw him as his grandfather.

Whenever something bothered him he would see his mother but since she was no longer in this world he could now only go to Tsunade now. The other was Iruka. He was like a sibling to him growing up. He had stayed with Naruto when his parents died and stayed beside him but he had left to help Hiruzen especially when Haku was found in their boarders. He now trained the younger generation of demons and was a very good teacher that Naruto thought very highly of.

"So...You gave her the ultimatum then?" A female voice questioned

"I asked her for her decision yes" Naruto replied with a sigh.

"And...What was her answer?"

"She told me she would give her decision to me this evening"

"I see...Tell me Naruto what will you do if she decides she doesn't want to mate with you?" Tsunade asked curious.

"I-I don't know baa-chan" Naruto answered.

Tsunade growled at the nickname he gave her yet reigned in her temper. She could see that the blonde was nervous and trying to talk to her about his deep feelings that she herself felt honoured about. Naruto was normally like an open book, easy to read most times but he kept his heart protected from everyone.

Naruto had been hurt many times growing up due to him being one of the nine demon lords. Other demons viewed him differently and Naruto had proved to himself from a very young age how to make friends and bonds that he treasured highly, as well as proving each of those that had viewed him differently wrong. He may have the Kyubi's demon powers and chakra but he was Naruto, he was himself.

"Well...My only advice would be to either try to deaden the mark, which is near impossible to do and I know as your demonic self has already seen her as your mate whether she agrees to it or not will be difficult. You may have no other choice but to take her Naruto" Tsunade stated calmly.

"I can't do that" Naruto growled

"Why not?...If you are this apprehensive about taking her why in the hell did you mark her anyway?" Tsunade stated with a raised voice.

Naruto flinched knowing that what she has said was true, he had never thought about it at the time. He just knew that back in that throne room seeing her look at him with her eyes, and the anger she held within them had brought out his inner urges. They had wanted her so badly, not only that but seeing her angry at him and telling him one of the nine demon lords that she wasn't to touch her made his demon blood boil. To him at that time he wanted nothing but to make the beautiful human princess know her place within his fortress.

The blonde, since he first took notice of her in his borders, attempting to run away which was futile as it was, was taken by her. Knowing she was now a she and not a he as he had previously presumed beforehand, was obviously in disguise and that made him intrigued. Her scent, her beauty and her stirring emotions that made a nervous princess immediately turn brave and protective within a room of powerful demons excited him.

When his demonic urges took over he did still have control of himself which he was relieved, watching how her stern face turn petrified as he had been consumed, watching as she had tried to escape him. Thanks to Sasuke and his force field keeping others out and yet keeping his beautiful prey within. He just couldn't help himself bringing out her chakra brushing his own with hers hearing her heartbeat quicken and producing sounds that made his arousal peak. He knew then that he had to mark the girl as his, his inner self had chosen and no one else would do.

"Well...What's your answer gaki?" Tsunade asked

"I wanted her damn it!" Naruto shouted back

"So you finally realise that you had fallen for her, and you want her...So why wait so long when you know that you shouldn't?"

"She asked me to let her think upon it...And I decided to let her" He answered quietly

"Naruto...Just bear in mind that regardless what she decides, if she refuses you,you may have to take her as you are needed more than ever and we can't have your mind continuously on mating." Tsunade reasoned.

"I am aware I have heard this from Shikamaru, Kakashi and Ero-sennin"

"Well at least you have been told and you are well aware. So where is she?"

"I have left her to her own devices until this evening to reach her decision, I myself have been ordered on lock down until this is resolved."

"Well I can see the reasons to why hopefully she will agree and then you can both mate" Tsunade stated helping herself to some sake.

Naruto blushed slightly but sighed knowing that what she had told him was right. He just hoped that the decision she made was to agree to be his mate. The thought of her refusing him was playing in the back of his mind and that didn't sit well with him. Especially since if she did refuse there was no way to break the mark, not that he knew of. It was blood oath of sorts. One that his inner self had decided upon although he himself didn't try to stop or deny it.

Naruto glanced at the sake cup that had been pushed towards him by his godmother who looked at him with soft hazel eyes full of love for him and understanding on his dilemma and tried in her own way to reassure him. He knew that it wouldn't be long until he sought her out and was given her decision and just accepted the drink, knowing it would help calm him for now until the time came.

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Jiraiya sighed and wondered how his godson was fairing, Shikamaru had remained as well as Kakashi as they talked over plans. Sai had joined them not to long after as well as Sasuke who had finally made an appearance. He ignored the telltale grins that were radiating off Shikamaru and Kakashi, that Jiraiya himself followed after reading in between the lines.

"Glad to see that you finally made an appearance, Sasuke" Kakashi teased

The glare he received put to rest any further teasing he may have gotten as he sighed then looked at the others for further information.

"Well where is Lord, Dobe...I do need to talk to him about something interesting?" Sasuke stated with a small smirk.

"Naruto has been grounded" Shikamaru replied

"What?" Sasuke questioned surprised

"Naruto, at the moment, is too distracted by his intended mate, he was too distracted out in the mission that I had to pull him back and reprimand him. Until he has sorted this bond out fully he isn't any use to us and he needs it sorted by tomorrow" Shikamaru reasoned.

"Yes so do I or should I say we-;" Jiraiya began but was interrupted by a running Kai and Shino that had entree into the throne room.

"Lord Jiraiya, I sense from one of the Fox summons that a demon is nearing our boarders" Kai informed

"Shino?" Shikamaru stated

"My insects are picking up a demon presence. Only one so far."

"Sasuke...Sai...Kakashi with me" Shikamaru ordered.

"Be careful out there I will round up a back-up team, so send word back immediately," Jiraiya stated watching as the four demon males left the throne room.

"Shino, gather a team to be on stand by and inform the infirmary in case we have injuries" Jiraiya ordered

Shino nodded and disappeared. The toad demon looked at Kai and nodded to the human Fox summon to report to Naruto. Although the blonde was grounded he would still be informed of what was going in in his absence.

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Near Kyubi Boarders...

The colder winds brushed against her, her senses were sharp and she was certain she could detect faint, yet subtle amounts of chakra the more she moved forward. Temari wished she wasn't on her own. A lot was upon the female demon's shoulders from jumping out of the frying pan and straight into the fire. But what choice did she literally have left now?

Temari had been travelling carefully for over an hour and was certain she was travelling in the right direction. She had stopped to rest some distance back, only briefly, so she could gather herself more and to see if they had followed after her. Luckily no one seemed to have caught on to her being a clone and could only assume her younger brother was helping in that factor by keeping her deception at bay from the snake's forces, especially that Kabuto creep.

Temari jumped from branch to branch feeling the winds had picked up and had brushed against her tied pigtails. The sand princess was steadily growing nervous knowing that she was in enemy terrain and being on her own against more than one potential enemy filled her heart with dread. She cursed her father, knowing it was due to his power-hungry whims that she and her two siblings were now in this predicament.

However, knowing the risks and growing dangers she didn't have much of a choice but to carry on and hope that they will hear her out and let her surrender herself to them.

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"Well Sasuke?" Shikamaru stated

"It's just one demon. I can't find any traces of any other ones with her"

"Her?"

"Yes, it's a female demon that has now crossed our borders" Sasuke informed them

"Shikamaru?"

"Sai report back to base, Kakashi stay here...Sasuke you're with me, but be on guard"

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Temari then felt it. Her senses were tingling, making her palms sweat in anticipation of a battle. Her heart beat quickened, as her senses sharpened further. Her slender fingers were placed around her Tessen, still situated on her back. She now knew she wasn't alone and she was being watched, prompting her to stop and to assess her new surroundings

Taking her Tessen into her hand readying herself to deflect any attacks she may receive from her potential enemies that she would have to convince to let her survive and to surrender to them.

"Show yourselves!" Temari shouted out, clearly not enjoying the suspense.

Emerald eyes intensely looked over the terrain, her heart beat increasing. She knew she wouldn't be at her best, especially since she hadn't rested properly due to not sleeping and obviously training before she sought out Gaara. She was also immensely tired from escaping and her journey to here where she was currently situated. Then she sensed them two male demons stood a few feet from her.

Both of them were dark haired. One of them had intense red eyes the other's were dark, looking at her intently.

"Who are you and what brings you to invade our borders?" The one with a high ponytail asked out right.

Temari swallowed holding her Tessen firmly but taking a breath to steady her nerves.

"My name is Temari, I am the eldest daughter to the Kazekage Rasa of Suna. I have come here to surrender myself to your Lord" Temari stated letting her Tessen fall to the ground before her.

Both Shikamaru and Sasuke kept their faces neutral as Shikamaru used his shadow possession technique to hold her as he approached. Temari realised that this must be a Nara from the files she had read. The other must be the Uchiha that the snake was after. The male Nara soon approached her, allowing her see more details of him and she could see he was quite handsome.

"Very well we will take you back with us... Sasuke if you will please"

Temari couldn't move and felt the other come towards her, making her feel very vulnerable and frightened at what they had planned.

"W-What are you going t-to do" Temari asked nervous

"So troublesome...We won't hurt you so relax, we are just going to put you unconscious until we arrive back at base" Shikamaru stated.

Before Temari could answer she saw two blood red eyes that had black spinning tomoes and her vision went black. Shikamaru grabbed the falling female feeling slightly unsettled around her as he felt compelled to hold her for some reason that he pushed aside until he could analyse it later.

"Well what do you think?" Sasuke asked

"I'm not sure but we will soon find out once we head back, she may have valuable information so we will need Ino to be on hand to clarify whether she is genuine or not." Shikamaru reasoned

"Hn"

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A/N:- Thank you for the reviews I have loved reading them and I'm touched each one of you have enjoyed this story. Again a big thank you to my beta Oceanmoon. I have a few things planned out in the story so I hope you look forward to more and yes upcoming mature moments.

Just to remind you all I will only be posting a chapter a week, this gives me time to write a few chapters ahead ready as well as focusing in my other stories. However, I will not set a day for this one.

Till next time xx