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In A Demon's Possession

Chapter 24

Rated M for a reason...

Jiraiya had received word from Sai that it was one demon that was female, and to be on standby. Jiraiya was curious as to who this female demon could be. Naruto had entered the throne room as soon as Kai passed on his message whilst with Tsunade to prep the clinic. Sakura had also arrived into the clinic. Seeing both her Lord and her teacher drinking sake wasn't very much appreciated by her, and Naruto relished the chance to escape but not about the reasons behind it.

"Naruto why are you here?" Jiraiya questioned

"I heard from Kai that a demon trespassed our borders, why shouldn't I be here?" The blonde answered back

"You my boy have other things to do remember?... Besides I only agreed to keep you informed and to notify you only IF we need you. The situation will be handled by us, so I suggest you go and seek out Hinata and get this bond sorted." Jiraiya stated.

"Look... I spoke to Hinata she is giving me her decision this evening"

"Naruto...Let us handle it and get your head sorted with your mate, I have already told you this. We will notify you at once when and if we learn more. Now leave" Jiraiya stated sternly.

Naruto sighed, feeling slightly annoyed. Evening was only a few short hours away and this wait was killing him as he nodded and left his own throne room.

What can he do now to pass up the time?

oOoOo

Training grounds...

Apart from when Shino had left the training area quickly without a word, Hinata had enjoyed herself with Kiba and Akamaru as they oversaw the moves that she had learned in a short space of time from Neji teaching her their clans stances and moves as well as her training with Tsunade, Shizune and Kiba's sister Hana.

Kiba had been impressed, helping her in areas that she was finding difficult. Then Hinata watched her new friend train with Akamaru and enjoyed watching them work together. It helped her a lot, taking her mind of things and her initial embarrassment earlier. She had wondered if Sasuke would indeed mention what had happened to Naruto and what the blonde demon would think of her when he was told what had happened.

Kiba and Akamaru stretched after their work out and Kiba told Hinata he was heading back inside to have a shower and get some food. Hinata waved them goodbye, remaining on the training grounds a bit longer, just wanting the peace and quiet seeing as the training grounds was now empty from earlier when a few demons were out. She had hoped that she would see Neji but hadn't seen him as of yet.

Hinata was sat with Kisa laid asleep beside her. The winds brushing against her red fur and Hinata's indigo locks that she had loosely tied low in a ponytail when she had trained, not wanting her locks of hair to be in her way. The shadows from the trees managed to keep her from view as she sighed and thought more on her decision. There was a lot she had thought on regarding herself and Naruto.

Hinata had read many stories from the books back home at the village. She had been an avid reader since she was to remain indoors in her family's estate except for the certain days she was allowed to walk around the village with a chaperone, but never on her own. Thinking back upon the many faces of the villagers that smiled at her brightly with such warmth made her stomach clench painfully.

The haunting smiles and sounds of laughter from the small children that had played around the village as she walked by, haunted her deeply. Now they were nothing but ghosts residing in her memories, the last vision of her home village was burning fires and thick black plumes of smoke, with chilling screams. Hinata felt a few of her tears slip past her cheeks at the sad memories of what had been her previous life.

Losing most of her family and her guardian had left only just herself and Neji, both now had been separated. Although she had seen Neji, he seemed well and healthy to her and also seemed very comfortable with the demon huntress. Visions of what she had witnessed earlier made her gasp as she sat up straight seeing Kisa glance at her curiously. Reddened cheeks graced her normally pale complexion as she wanted those visions of Sasuke and Sakura to disappear completely.

It made her wonder if that was what Neji was doing with Tenten, it wouldn't surprise her if it was. She had seen the mark upon his neck and was fairly certain that they were in that type of relationship to receive such marks. The way she saw both demons act earlier surprised her. She was mortified at finding them but couldn't move, it was as if she needed to know more about what they were doing. A part of her knew that this was what she was expected to do with the blonde demon lord Naruto.

"So...Did the princess enjoy intruding in on my private affairs with my mate?" Sasuke's deep voice penetrated her thoughts.

Hinata's eyes widened as she was brought back from reality, seeing how demons mate first hand, had made her embarrassed, especially knowing that Naruto had chosen her specifically to do that with. The bluenette didn't know how to feel about that? Part of her was scared and part of her was curious to how it would feel?

Flashback...

Ino had taken a mouthful of food into her mouth as she looked through the pages of the large book, that was presently upon her lap. Hinata found herself listening intently to the explanations. However, she was curious to certain aspects and Ino had admitted that she was fully bonded with Sai.

"A-Ano...What does it feel like?" Hinata asked quietly.

"Huh?" Ino answered after she swallowed.

"W-What did it feel like when you mated with Sai fully?"

A pretty pink blush formed upon Ino's cheeks as she realised Hinata's question.

"Well...It feels incredible" Ino answered

"H-How so?"

"Its hard to explain Hinata, as I assume it is different for each demon couple that experience it. I do know that I was incredibly nervous but excited and curious as well, I knew Sai wouldn't hurt me and he didn't, in fact he made our bonding so pleasurable that I still get hot thinking about it now" Ino answered with a giggle.

"O-Oh"

"I'm certain that you will experience it too Hinata-chan."

"..."

"You see...I'm pretty confident that Lord Naruto will treasure you, that I'm certain. I can't comment on how it would feel bonding with him but tell me?"

"W-What?"

"How did it feel when he marked you?"

"I-I..."

"Oh come on Hinata-chan, it's just us in here. I promise I won't tell anyone. It will be our little secret, besides I told you about Sai, didn't I" Ino pouted

Hinata felt her cheeks warm instantly as she felt her fingertips touch each other, it was a habit she subconsciously did when she grew nervous. Hinata had never really thought much about it since it had happened, although the dreams she had experienced, as well as the time when they were both alone in this very bed chamber.

"I-It felt strange"

"Strange?...Is that really all you felt?"

"N-No...it wasn't... It just felt strange, as i had never felt it before, I was scared but i-it made my b-body feel hot and feel things I h-have never experienced before. I-It was j-just embarrassing for me" Hinata nervously explained.

"I see"

Flashback Ends...

Hinata broke from her memories deciding to leave the training grounds. She had been outside for quite some time and she was uncertain to the time and how long she had left, before she had to give him her decision.

'What should I decide?' Hinata thought inwardly

Kisa followed obediently beside her as they approached the building the next few hours were going to be nerve wracking for her and that was just reaching a decision, what comes after she didn't want to dwell upon it, at the moment. Especially since being reminded of what she saw between Sasuke and his pink haired mate.

oOoOo

Emerald eyes fluttered open. Temari found unable to move, which made her panic inwardly. She could remember encountering two male demons and then finding herself unable to move, even if she had surrendered her weapon by dropping it to the ground.

Two red eyes with spinning black patterns had looked into hers, she gathered she must have passed out by just gazing at them.

Temari took deep breaths to calm herself and steady her demon heart, which was beating incredibly fast. She decided to take a look at her surroundings, finding herself in a room and was so far on her own but was bound. Flaring her senses to get her bearings she soon realised that she wasn't going to be on her own for much longer, as she picked up three demons heading her way.

Two of them felt familiar and she surmised it must be the Nara and the Uchiha as to the other one she was unsure but gathered she would find out soon enough. The door opened as the three demons stepped inside, her instincts were correct, it was the same two demons she had encountered with another demon with grey gravity defying hair that she realised must be the demon Kakashi Hatake.

"Ah...I see you are awake" Kakashi stated, taking a step forward.

Temari remained quiet and just nodded her head.

"Well I'm going to ask you some questions and I will expect you to answer truthfully. Don't attempt to lie to us as we will be able to tell if you are being deceitful or not." Kakashi stated.

Temari nodded her head in agreement.

"Good...Shikamaru if you would untie her" Kakashi ordered.

Shikamaru mumbled a word and stepped towards her, the closer he got Temari could feel her heart pound causing her cheeks to flush for some reason, making her feel embarrassed that she was feeling like this in this situation. Shikamaru had noticed her slight blush and kept his face neutral, even if inwardly he felt strange himself and still hadn't had time to analyse it. Although, he could only take a guess at what it could be and dreaded that his hunch was right.

He untied her, feeling his inner demon stir that made his eyes widen as he calmed himself down, and took a step back pushing aside his thoughts for now at least. Temari sat up more comfortable, afraid to make any sudden moves that they could mistake for her to attack and kept herself calm even if inwardly she was far from it.

"Well then...What's your name?"

Temari swallowed feeling her mouth was very dry and licked her dry lips, feeling incredibly nervous, but knew she had to answer them truthfully if she needed them to trust her and take her words as truth about the upcoming situation.

"My name is Temari Subaku, I am the daughter to Rasa, the Kazekage, leader of Suna" Temari answered.

"You're a long way from Suna Temari... Why did you invade our borders?" Kakashi asked.

"I-I...I invaded your borders to bring word that may interest you and to also surrender myself and seek sanctuary here" Temari replied as calmly as she could.

"What news would you have of interest to us? We are aware of that bastard snake wanting to invade and that your father and village has allied themselves with him" Sasuke growled.

"Yes that's true but tell me...Have your spies brought word to you regarding Suna and its forces?" Temari stated with her fist clenched.

Everyone raised their brows in confusion, Sasuke hadn't detected any deceit from her so far.

"Yes, my father allied himself with Orochimaru...Although I have never loved my father he was as cold as he was cruel, even to his own children. He sought power through bloodlines that he felt Suna badly needed. I never understood why he would ally himself to the snake instead of trying to seek an alliance through marriage or something like that to strengthen our lands. That would have been my decision if I had been leader, but now that doesn't look likely to ever happen, well not now at least." Temari stated loudly in frustration.

"Oh...Why's that?"

"I found out that my father was killed and the Suna forces were decimated by the Snake, how he did it within three days I do not know. I had a feeling something was not right when I saw Kabuto arrive back with more of the Snake's forces..."

"Wait a minute. You mean your village has been destroyed!?" Shikamaru questioned.

"Yes I did, my brother Gaara heard the snakes right hand man Kabuto admit it to one of the Sound Six members"

Each of them looked at one another in question, Kakashi glanced at Sasuke who nodded in silent agreement and decided to find out more and what the girl was after.

"We are listening" Sasuke stated.

Temari nodded taking a deep breath to calm her distraught nerves, and fight off her exhaustion.

"My father sent myself and my two brothers along with one of his best men named Baki. He is extremely loyal to my father and doesn't see him for what he was, unlike myself and my brother's do. We were sent to meet up with Orochimaru's forces. A few days travel and we met up with five of them, one being Kabuto, who was pointed out to us as Orochimaru's second in command under him. The other four were members calling themselves 'The Sound Six' from what I heard they were personally picked as the Snake's bodyguards or something like that" Temari explained.

"So, you met them where exactly?" Kakashi asked.

"Otogakure"

"Go on"

"We were directed to the Snake's underground fortress, where we were taken to see the Snake himself. The place was creepy as hell, the sounds of prisoners being raped and tortured chilled me to the bone. When we reached his throne room I couldn't remain there, so I asked to leave and my one brother Kankuro accompanied me as it wasn't safe for me"

"Why?"

"The three other members of Sound Six, they were looking at me with lust in their eyes that made me feel sick, they would instantly try to rape me if given the chance, one of them tried it with a female demon back at the village ruins."

"So you have no clue as to what it was Orochimaru was discussing when you decided to leave?"

"No, I don't, whatever it was it wasn't too long as Baki and my younger brother Gaara rejoined us soon after I had left. The other three members had followed after me but didn't realise that Kankuro was with me. The leader of the team is called Kimimaro. He directed us back to the village where Baki had sent word to my father by hawk summons.

"Anything you can tell us that could be helpful" Kakashi asked

"What guarantees do I have that you won't kill me?" Temari questioned.

"Better yet we could kill you now for not telling us what we need to know so it's up to you, Sweetheart" Sasuke stated coldly.

Temari released a shaky sigh she was nervous, scared and frightened for her siblings and didn't want to be in this nightmare anymore she would just have to tell them and hope they wouldn't kill her until she was reunited with the family she had left in this world.

"Well!?"

"Orochimaru wants the human girl, the Byakugan princess of the Hyuga clan. I do not know why he wants her. That information hasn't been given, not even to his men apart from Kabuto. The other demon he is after is you, Uchiha. The others he was letting my brethren to decide upon who to take back as prisoners. They gave us files that had information on who we would likely encounter."

"So they are after Hinata, which we gathered and we have always been aware of the snakes interest in your clan Sasuke." Kakashi sighed out.

"I'm more intrigued on these files you mentioned?" Shikamaru questioned.

"If you will permit me, I have a storage seal upon my body that should hold the file that they gave me. I had a feeling something was wrong when I noticed Kabuto had returned. Especially when we had left. Kimimaro had specifically told us he was to remain with their master. I sought out my brother Gaara who possesses the one tailed beast Shukaku's demon chakra. He granted me my request and managed to spy on them and find out what had happened."

"Which was?"

"My home was destroyed and my father was killed, the Suna armies were decimated according to what my brother heard; all by the Snake's order." Temari answered

"What else was revealed to make you run to us?" Sasuke demanded.

"My brother heard that they were going to turn on us once the invasion was underway and our usefulness was over. They are planning to invade tomorrow at Orochimaru's orders. That being said, I would be captured and used as a breeding whore and my brothers would be prisoners. I wasn't told everything but what I surmise from it, is that they would threaten my brothers with my wellbeing even if they won't stand by their word." Temari admitted a few tears of anger escaping down her cheeks from frustration.

"Very well I suggest you get some sleep for now. We will return later to discuss your fate." Kakashi stated, turning to leave.

"The file, if you would" Sasuke ordered.

Temari activated the seal, which revealed the folder of information about them which Sasuke took into his hands. He turned and left, followed by the shadow demon.

Temari laid herself down on the makeshift bed she was lying on before, feeling completely drained emotionally and physically but overall, confused. The entire time they were in mid discussions her demon senses was flaring around the Nara shadow demon. It confused her greatly as to why. Her focus was on him and it seemed he was the same. She had felt his dark eyes upon her, that made her shiver internally and externally.

What the hell was wrong with her?

oOoOo

Leaving the room, all three demons walked down the hallway to the throne room in silence, each taking in the information they had been told. Kakashi was certain that the Suna female had told them the truth, Sasuke hadn't detected any deceit from her and her emotions were genuine.

They reached the throne room quickly seeing Jiraiya looking at them contemplating on what he was about to hear from them. Naruto wasn't present, which had confused the three of them, but they pushed it aside for the moment.

"Well?" Jiraiya stated.

"We have spoken to her and she has given us some Intel on the situation" Kakashi answered.

"So who is the female, Kakashi?"

"Temari Subaku. Daughter of Rasa" Sasuke answered.

Jiraiya's eyes widened briefly deep in thought and signalled them to continue.

"I think you had better find out if what she told us regarding Suna is true first?" Shikamaru exclaimed

"Suna?...What about Suna?" Jiraiya asked confused.

"According to her, Suna has been destroyed by the snake and Rasa has been killed" Sasuke answered

"What!?"

"Thats what we thought, Lord Jiraiya, however Sasuke didn't detect any deceit from her"

"Should we inform Lord Naruto of this?" Kakashi asked

"Possibly...Although we need him to get his head sorted. He isn't any use to us if his head is filled with his mate due to not bonding with her." Sasuke replied.

"Tell me everything this Temari told you. I will make the decision on behalf of Naruto for now. As Sasuke has said, Naruto is not in the right frame of mind at the moment. I will notify him once we are certain of the facts."

Everyone nodded, knowing that Jiraiya would check on the summons he had situated near the borders that could give them further collaboration on the Suna princesses news. Kakashi proceeded to tell the toad demon everything that had been mentioned to them not too long ago and also to find out what they should do about the news that they had been told.

oOoOo

Naruto was growing restless as he tried to take his mind off things that had to do with mating and Hinata. The wait was agonising for him. He was never this patient. The other subject occupying his mind was the situation regarding the invading demon. Naruto's nerves were on high alert as it was and it killed him inside that he was not at his best when the dangers were high. He had wondered why he had marked the girl to begin with, especially seeing that the timing was far from perfect. Having to wait for her to give her blessing killed him when he knew he could simply take her. But no, the very thought disgusted him.

Naruto knew that what he had done so far regarding Hinata was the right thing to do, giving her the chance to decide. Something that she had never been afforded before...A choice. He really wished that he could give her longer to think on the situation of mating. He understood somewhat to how she could be feeling, he was in a similar situation himself. Although he knew more than what she did, it was still all very new to him. He just wished that this had occurred at a time when the situation at hand wasn't so tense.

Orochimaru was one of the demons that were not only devious, but dangerous as well. The thought of his Hime, being in the monster's vile hands made his blood boil. The protectiveness that he felt for her felt so primal and yet felt so raw with emotion. Naruto had had time to think clearly on the situation regarding his own jumbled thoughts on his swirling emotions.

He had realised that he was a demon that had instantly gotten attracted to a female that was not of demon descent but in fact a human. Her smell was so addicting and it brought out a surge of emotions that were not only comforting but frightening as well. The blonde demon lord felt genuine confusion to what he was feeling, but the primal need to have this girl set his blood ablaze.

He was willing to take the inner pain and anguish that he was experiencing from being away from her, the dreams of her naked body pressed against his, haunted him throughout his mission when he had awoken thinking they were indeed real. Having Shikamaru tell him that he was a danger to the team, embarrassed him. He felt completely helpless about it.

But he couldn't help the way he felt.

Seeing her again had somehow calmed his inner urges, but had also made him yearn more for her. He had experienced some really good dreams involving himself with her. Some of them had felt so intimately real that when he awoke he had somehow wondered if what he had dreamt was indeed real. He never given any thought that Hinata would also experience these dreams with him and herself as well. He wondered if what he had dreamt, if she had dreamt of them also?

When she asked him if he had dreams of her, it had stunned him to the point he grew subconsciously nervous because of it. He didn't want her to hate him, the thought of her hating him was a deep fear that he held deep within his subconscious. He had relished the moments together with her, no matter if they had been brief as well as confusing. He had enjoyed them very much.

He found her not only beautiful but fascinating as well. He had realised on that mission that he cared deeply for her, even to keep a look out for her cousin. He loved her. That was very clear to him now she was not only his prisoner, his possession, but his mate, his future.

The blonde sighed deeply trying to keep the stress at bay, but was failing. Usually he would head to the dining hall and get Ayame-chan and old man Teuchi to fix his favourite food, Ramen. A taste he inherited from his mother since her death. He had wondered what advice his parents would give him, this very moment. His father had given him the talk explaining a few things as his mind travelked to the memories of his father sitting beside him telling him the facts of life.

The thought made him smile fondly and yet his heart clenched painfully within him. He missed them terribly. Not a single day that had passed had he not thought about them. His memories were all he had and he took comfort that they were somehow watching over him in the afterlife.

Sitting down on his own to his thoughts had made him realise of the time, he was certain that enough time had passed and that evening was upon them. Standing himself up he took deep calming breaths and made his way back to his bed chambers after flaring his senses finding that the person in question was already there awaiting him. Swallowing his nerves, he made his way there, trying to not think on the possibilities of her refusing him and denying his claim to mate with her and make her his for eternity.

He pushed the very thought aside for now and knew in a few short moments he will finally have her answer.

oOoOo

Hinata had returned to the bed chambers. She had read more from the book deciding to put it down and really think about her own feelings as well as the blonde demon lord Naruto. Could she do this? Could she actually mate with him and live her life bound to him?

The very question had been on her mind since he had left her to her decision. She had to admit since she was brought here her perception of him had changed. At first, he frightened her and had brought out so many emotions within her in such a short span of time that it terrified her. Hinata had never been allowed to show her emotions, that wasn't what her family permitted.

Emotions to the Hyuga clan were considered a weakness. Even if emotions were what made you human after all. Hinata had kept her emotions well-hidden as to not further shame her father and the elders that advised him of her progress as heiress. Now that her clan was no more, she was allowed to show her emotions that had flickered on and off like a switch being pressed.

Her emotions seemed to be like an open book. Even her cousin Neji wasn't immune and had shown signs of his own emotions that for years he had kept hidden within him. Hinata had realised that she hadn't felt uncomfortable with the blonde being in her presence. In fact, she had been embarrassed more than anything. He hadn't hurt her and she hadn't felt any intent from him to do so either.

Hinata had realised inwardly that she was genuinely worried when he visited her at the training ground announcing that he was going on a mission and taking Neji along as well. Although she grew upset and nervous for her cousin departing again, she was also genuinely concerned about Naruto also, even if she hadn't realised it until now. Did she care for him? Why was this so confusing to her?

Hinata then thought about those dreams she had been having since he had left and how real they were that she woke in a dazed and sweaty state. A slight tinge of disappointment had consumed her when she realised it was just that, a dream. However, those dreams managed to haunt her throughout the day no matter how much she tried to push them back and concentrate on her lessons and the day ahead.

She was relieved to see him earlier, knowing that he had returned safely she hadn't even thought about Neji. That had surprised her. Seeing him catch her in an embarrassing situation as she touched the mating mark that had left her body sensitive to just a touch, she had briefly wondered what it would feel like if he was the one touching her mark with his own fingertips. She was even so bold to ask him outright if he had dreamt about her and feeling her heart rate increase when he had answered her, saying he had.

The thought didn't disgust her, which surprised her greatly. She had been thankful to him for being allowed to think and decide on what her choice would be and wasn't so ignorant to not notice how hard it had been for him and for that she was grateful. Then when she saw the demon Sasuke in an intimate situation with his own mate she felt compelled to watch, even knowing that what she was doing was wrong and intrusive. Her thoughts had been in the scene in front of her how he had dominated the pink haired female and how it appeared the female enjoyed it.

Hinata blushed at the thoughts that were once again going back to that particular moment and how for that brief second, she had wondered what it would be like to be in that position only not with the raven haired demon, but the demon Lord Naruto himself.

The sudden realisation made her eyes widen.

Kisa had stirred and had scratched the bedroom door letting out a whine, breaking Hinata from her thoughts as she stared at the small Fox. Her heartbeat accelerated, seeing the door open and the very demon in question enter the room petting the small female fox. Then she watched as the fox left the room just leaving both of them alone as the door closed softly behind.

"L-Lord Naruto!?"

"Hinata...Have you reached a decision?"

Hinata blinked steadying her rapidly beating heart, knowing that what she would say next would change her life forever.

oOoOo

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