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Kiba and Shino had been overjoyed when they learned from Neji that Hinata was visiting. Both of them had rushed over to the Hyuga compound and nearly scared the living daylights out of her when they both gave her an unexpected squeeze. Kiba had so many questions for her, and wanted to know everything of what had happened since she moved to Suna. Shino though not as hyper as Kiba, was still very happy to see his dear friend.
Hinata was excited to be reunited with her old team, it had been much too long for all of them. Her boys had missed her just as much as she missed them. She was happy to have her old team back together once again. Though when they encountered her husband it was a different story.
Apparently Kiba still had not gotten over how Hinata was supposedly forced into an arranged marriage with Gaara. And while she assured him that everything was alright, he still felt very protective of her. Hinata knew that there was nothing she could do to stop that, Kiba was just like that by nature when it came to her.
"Why didn't you tell us you were coming?!"
"I would have but-"
"Hinata-chan we've missed you, we got all your letters and everything. I can't believe that you enjoy being married to a stuck up guy like him!".
Shino elbowed Kiba in the stomach while Gaara stiffened a bit, wrapping his arms protectively around his wife. "Kiba-kun please don't say such things. Gaara-dana is very kind to me and I love him very much". She brought his head down for a quick kiss to prove it, much to Gaara's amusement.
"Yeah well..." The dog ninja put his hands in his pocket "Shino and I were wondering if you wanted to walk around. It's been so long and we've missed our Hinata-chan".
She smiled at them "I would-" "My apologies, but I cannot allow that". Kiba bristled slightly "What?!" Gaara kept a stoic face with a warning glare "My wife is carrying my child within her. She mustn't push her body too far".
Both of their eyes widened "The fuck?! Hinata your with child!".
The bluenette blushed a bit as she shyly nodded "Yes I'm going to be a mother". Unexpectedly Kiba grabbed her arm and pulled her into a bear-hug.
"Hina-chan this is wonderful news! Shino and I promise to be the best uncles in the world!". "Kiba don't hurt her, she needs to breath". Shino calmly pried his friend away from the eager young male before gently giving her a hug. "Congratulations Hinata-san". She gave them both a warm smile "Thank you".
Feeling a little protective of his pregnant wife Gaara was quick to make sure that she was once again, in the safety of his arms. Not that he didn't trust her friends but as her husband he had a rather bad habit of watching over her. Hinata knew that his intentions were good, but that was just one of her husband's way of showing that he loved her.
Kiba gave a glare at Gaara who returned it with his own. Not wanting to have a fight break between them her gentle voice spoke up. "Kiba-kun, Shino-kun why don't we all go for a walk, I'm sure Gaara-dana would like a tour of the village".
The dog-ninja grunted a little "Let's go". His glared once again at Gaara "And keep your hands were I can see them! She may be your wife, but Hinata is still my friend!". He motioned for them to follow as he started to walk.
Hinata blushed a little as Shino apologized for Kiba's rude behavior. "He's normally not like this; he's just a bit protective that's all. He means well once you get to know him".
Gaara squeezed her waist "Dear?" He didn't say anything and she giggled softly "Don't worry so much. Kiba-kun is a good person, he's always had a rough and tumble nature I assure you that he's a loyal friend when you learn to understand him".
"Hn". Was all he said as he pecked her cheek. "Shall we be off then?" Hinata thought for a moment, she was concerned about Hanabi. But she had remembered that Neji informed her that he would stay with her in one of the training grounds for protecting giving her a chance to relax at least for now.
"Yes let's go".
The village was truly a grand sight to see. Everything seemed so new and exciting.
The Kazekage did enjoy exploring Konoha for the most part. It was nice to hold his wife's hand as they saw all the sights and attraction that she had grown up with. It made him happy that Hinata was revisiting everything that she had left behind; it was a pleasant experience.
However he couldn't exactly say the same for her ex-teammate with that being Kiba.
The man would give him death glares if he did one thing that he considered out of place. Such as when he put his arm around his wife's waist. He had heard the dog-ninja mumble something under his breath before walking a little faster.
Or when Hinata tried to snuggle into him, the dog ninja would purposely lead her away from her husband to start a chat with her or point to something that could possibly have her attention.
The gentle woman, was startled by Kiba's action but she didn't question anything. She figured that her friend wanted to get a little closer to her seeing how it had been months since he last seen her before she left. But the red head had other thoughts about it. And he didn't like it at all.
"Hey Hinata, wanna hear the new techniques I've come up with. I've got a million of them!".
"Um...okay that would be nice".
This little taunt continued until Shino who had been silently observing was forced to step in and tell Kiba to back off. Much to Gaara's relief, he really didn't want to lose his temper and explain why the young shinobi had ended up in the hospital. "Hinata-chan come look at this!" He took her arm making her squeak a little which of course caused Gaara to pull her back. Kiba snarled a bit at him.
"What's your problem! I'm just trying to show her something!".
Gaara's eyes narrowed just a little "You are being much to rough on her. She is not a rag doll".
Kiba's snarl grew even more "Who do you think you are?! I'd never hurt Hinata-chan now take your hands off her!".
The shy Hyuga was actually growing a little scared; the last thing she wanted was for her friend to get into a fight with her husband and she could tell that Gaara was trying really hard to keep his cool. She had gotten pretty good at reading him since being married and she could easily tell that her husband was losing the battle with his anger.
"Gaara-dana we really should-".
"Shino was it? Please escort my wife back to the Hyuga mansion. I would like to have word with this commoner". Kiba growled lowly and Hinata looked frightened.
Shino assured Hinata that a fight wouldn't break out as he lead her home leaving the two males to size each other up. Gaara's arms were folded over his chest as he gave his usual stoic face.
"Mind telling me what this is all about?"
Kiba clenched his fists tightly "Why should I tell you?! It's none of your business!".
Gaara shrugged slightly "Maybe, but Hinata is my wife and as her husband I must do my duty to protect her from harm and that includes you. You clearly have something against me and I'm curious to know what it is. Now tell me what troubles you?".
All he got was a dangerous snarl as a result. The sand in his gourd moved around a bit, he really didn't want to use it but if Kiba acted violently he wouldn't have much of a choice.
"You think you're so special! Just because you're the damn Kazekage you think you can swoop in here and claim any girl you want! You only married Hinata to boost your stupid ego!".
The red head narrowed his eyes "I consider myself to be an honest man, and I will tell you that I married Hinata because I felt an attraction to her". It was true, Gaara never lied about anything he was a man of his word. But Kiba didn't seemed convinced. Stubborn man he was.
At this point two things would happen. Kiba would either lash out physically or he would to it verbally. Whichever one came first Gaara was fully prepared. As Kazekage he never backed down from anything no matter how small it was.
"What is it with you?!" It was the verbal assault, something that Gaara was relieved by. He couldn't afford to get an injury now.
"What does Hinata see in you?! How can she possibly love you?!"
The red head continued his stoic glare "Hinata fell in love with me despite the fact that I am like this. Whether or not you approve of it doesn't matter in the least. It was her choice to love me and that was something she decided on her own".
Kiba's face darkened a bit "Well do you even love her?!". "Yes" he didn't even hesitate. It seemed as though that wasn't the answer that Kiba was expecting and his face darkened even more. "I do love her. I would not be with her if I didn't".
"You are such a prick!".
He almost smiled despite the fact that he had been insulted.
Gaara didn't move a muscle as he allowed the enraged shinobi to grab the collar of his shirt. "Why of all people did Hinata have to choose you! Why did you have to be the one that she wanted why couldn't it have been someone else!". Sensing a new piece of information the sand in his gourd pushed the young male back leaving him to curse as he rubbed his eyes.
"Were you in love with her?" He couldn't help but ask that question, Gaara was many things but stupid was not one of them.
Kiba opened his mouth a few times, trying to come to some conclusion in his head. The red head figured that he already knew the answer but continued to wait for some kind of response. Finally he admitted defeat with a low growl. "Okay fine I did. I still do, you happy now?!"
The red head nodded slowly "I see...you are jealous of me because Hinata married me instead of you; you feel as though I would hurt her and that is why you feel this urge to protect her around other males. You still feel frustration for me even now because I have something you wanted".
"Look who gets a gold medal. You just figured out everything".
Ignoring the sarcasm Gaara closed his eyes for a moment. He wasn't used to dealing with such trivial matters.
"You are a fool Inuzuka".
"Yeah well if I'm such an idiot why are you even here?!"
"I am here because Hinata needs me. With her carrying our child I have my responsibilities to her as well as the baby".
He started to walk away "You may think whatever you want of me Inuzuka. Your opinion doesn't matter all that matters is my wife's and she has already given it to me".
That was all he said before walking back leaving a frustrated and hurt Kiba behind.
Upon arriving back to the Hyuga compound he was greeted with a servant who held an urgent message from Suna. He quickly opened the sealed scroll and started to read. Matsuri's body had been found somewhere along the farthest corners of the northern borders. And while she was pronounced dead from a lack of hydration and her illness something just didn't add up. It had been days since his former apprentice was last seen and all of a sudden she's found supposedly dead?! This didn't sound right, Gaara had high suspicions that this was all a hoax but he needed to get back to his village to conduct more further studies.
He had overstayed his welcome anyway. It had been a little over a week.
Taking long strides through the hallways he headed to the Hinata's bedroom only to find that she wasn't there. He checked all other places where she may be only to come up empty handed.
A surge of panic spread through him as he continued to search for her.
At one point he found her cousin and he too looked concerned. "Where is Hinata?!" The white-eyed male chewed his lower lip "I do not know I am searching for her as well".
Both of them glanced at each other "I must return to Suna immediately I have urgent matters that need my attention". Not responding Neji activated his byakugan breaking the rule of using his family's bloodline within the walls and scanned the whole mansion. His eyes widened when his vision eventually spotted Hinata.
"Quickly we must hurry!".
The two males hurried over to the center of the mansion; Gaara was in a bit of a panic, from the tone of Neji's voice he could tell that something was very wrong. He simply had to get to his wife, following the Hyuga male he stepped to the side a little before bursting the door opened to see an unconscious Hinata lying on the floor with a trail of blood coming from her head.
I will stop here for now.
The next chapter will be good but it may have to wait.
I'll be sure to make it longer next time.
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