Hi everyone!
Gotta a new chapter ready to go!
So please read and review!
Don't own anything.
Now onwards my dears, onwards!
Hinata was sitting in a chair within the nursery while her baby fed upon her breast. It had been three weeks since Hena's birth and she was very happy to at long last have a daughter. Things had been relatively peaceful these past few weeks. Neji had come to Suna to meet Hena and he was already hooked on her. She was such a sweet little girl, with big teal eyes and a mop of red hair topping her small head; but in a way Hena was very much like her mother having inherited the shape of her eyes and face. While Hinata was relieved to see her cousin, things had not improved in Konoha. Hiashi had been furious when he was permitted to leave the village and Naruto was having a hard time trying to restrain him. While Neji had assured her that he'd handle everything, Hinata knew that he was only saying that to ease her discomfort. She had been thinking about going back to Konoha anyway to settle things with her father once and for all. But she needed more time to think, she didn't want to rush in and make things worse.
Her mind drifted a bit as Hena continued to nurse. Hanabi had recently brought up the subject of killing Hiashi once again and it startled her greatly; she thought for sure that her sister had changed her mind. Since meeting her niece Hanabi had become very protective of her and sister. She didn't want anything to happen to either of them and Hanabi was a stubborn girl; she had made up her mind long ago and she was going to stick with it to the end.
Hinata had tried once again to talk her out of it, but it was no use. Her little sister didn't want to hear it. They rarely fought but when they did Hinata could never win, Hanabi had a tongue and she wasn't afraid to use it. Still Hinata wouldn't give up; she would keep her sister from going over the edge no matter what. She was pulled out of her thoughts when Hena started to cry. After making sure that she was taken care of, Hinata started to rock her in hopes that she'll fall asleep. Right as she was drifting off a knock at the door woke her up and Hinata gave a small huff. "Come in" she called and she smiled a bit when Gaara walked into the room. He kissed his wife's cheek before leaning down to kiss his daughter's forehead. Hena was already a bit of a daddy's girl, every chance Gaara got he would spend it with his baby. She already had him wrapped around his finger.
"Is there any news yet?"
"No but there still looking".
"Oh...I see".
Gaara had told her a few days ago about the mystery woman who he suspected was Matsuri. She was skeptical at first but when he showed her some of the evidence all her worries suddenly returned to her. It had taken him a good three days to calm her down and assure her that she had nothing to fear. Of course she believed him but that still didn't mean the fear had gone away completely.
Gaara gingerly took Hena from her arms into his. She yawned a bit before finally falling asleep in her father's strong embrace.
"Hinata?"
"Yes?"
"I know what you're thinking and don't worry we've been through this. There needs to be more time before anything can be decided so don't worry".
She nodded a bit. "As you wish".
Hanabi was currently sparing with Neji in one of the training grounds Suna had to offer. It had been a long time since she last saw her cousin and she had missed sparing with him. She was thinking up the best way to dispose of Hiashi for good and right now she had a brief idea in her head but she wasn't sure whether or not it would be possible, she'd have to find a certain someone first before she took any further action. "Hanabi you don't seen focused today". Pearl eyes showed little emotion as she pinned some of her hair behind her ear. "Forgive me Nii-san but I'm not really myself at the moment". Neji wanted to say something but he knew he probably shouldn't his cousin was still unpredictable after all.
"I am merely...concerned is all".
She hesitated and he knew that meant she was up to something.
"I would advise that you reconsider whatever it is that your planning".
Hanabi gave him a weird look. "Whatever do you mean?"
Neji gave her a warning glare. "Don't start that again Hanabi. I know what you're up too. Don't forget that I barely managed to get her because of your father's harsh nature. I only have so little time to fix everything, if you blow this for me then I promise I'll drag you down with me!". Neji was fed up with his cousin and her stupid ideas, since coming to Suna he had learned from Hinata that while Hanabi had gotten better physically it seems she still had to work out a few things mentally. Much to his confusion, Hanabi started to laugh. She was laughing so hard that she was holding her side. He waited for her to catch her breath before she smiled at him like there wasn't a care in the world.
"Don't worry your little head Nii-san I'm not an idiot".
That made him raise an eyebrow. "And what does that mean exactly?"
She waved him off. Definitely not good. "Are we going to keep practicing or keep talking".
Neji made a mental note to speak with Hinata about this afterwards. She knew her sister better than he did; despite living together for so many years. There was only so much about Hanabi that he could understand to begin with. She was still in need of a firm hand to guide her.
Once training finally ended a few hours later. The Hyuga male stuck to his word and spoke with Hinata about Hanabi's strange behavior, he wasn't the only one that was having second thoughts. "As long as father is still alive then she won't rest". She patted his shoulder "We both know how clever she is and she's always followed through when she makes up her mind". Neji bit the inside of his cheek. "Does she know the story about your mother?" Hinata shook her head "No...I've been meaning to tell her but I don't know how she'll react. She might act violently but at the same time it might help to change her mind". He could only show a little sympathy with her. Both of them knew the story that had happened so long ago but neither of them were willing to speak about it. That was something they rather not bring up. "Please don't mention this in front of her. I will tell her when I think she's ready. I'd rather she hear it from me then someone else".
"Very well I will take your word for it".
Gaara sat at his desk with his arms folded. He was wondering whether or not he should go back to Konoha. He was tired with putting up with Hiashi and with the information that Neji had given him he wanted to put a lid on the madness once and for all. But the problem was that he couldn't leave; as Kazekage he had important matters to attend too and as a father as well as a husband Hinata needed him more than ever. He refused to leave his wife and child but he really wanted to give Hiashi a piece of his mind. If that man so much as looked at his family he would show no mercy.
There had to be some way, but how?
Closing his eyes in frustration he thought long and hard before eventually decided to ask Naruto for help.
The person who he was thinking up was also in his office having a conversation with someone one would never expect. Uchiha Sasuke had come to visit Konoha briefly before going on his way. One would think that Sasuke was still lost in the darkness but ever since the battle that had happened so many years ago. He was a changed person, he was one of Naruto's dearest companions and he wouldn't hesitate to help his friend when needed.
"So you see I kinda need to spy on him a little before going to Suna do you think you can do that?"
Naruto didn't like having to rely on Sasuke for this kind of thing but he was out of options he had done everything he could but the Hyuga really needed to be slapped down a peg for their own good. He wasn't expecting Sasuke to respond so easily. The Uchiha and the Hyuga had a rather uneasy history together but Sasuke had remembered Hinata and how she was always polite to him when they were kids so he went with it. It would do him so good to catch up with comrades he hadn't seen in years. He was very surprised when he learned that Hinata was married to Gaara and they now had a baby girl. He didn't know what to feel but that was just Sasuke.
He had also been surprised when Naruto told him that he was now married to Sakura and she was expecting a baby soon. To that Sasuke only congratulated him. It pleased him that his friends were happy and that life had been kind to all of them. He knew how much trouble he had caused in the past and that was the reason he was trying so hard to make up for all that he had done wrong in the past.
"You seem happy".
"That I am".
Sasuke smiled a bit "That doesn't mean you're not the same, dobe".
Naruto could only chuckle "Don't worry teme, nothing has changed about you either".
Neji was growing angry as he paced down the halls passing one the windows that showed nothing but dust. A violent sand storm had hit the village and everything was on lock down. He had been wanting to go back to Konoha to once again resume matters but this storm was preventing him from doing so.
Sand storms were common here, and depending on the size it could take days or even weeks before they stopped. Neji had tried to plead with Gaara to let him go but the Kazekage knew what was best. He had promised as soon as the storm passed then he was free to leave but Neji was letting his impatience get the better of him. It had already been three days and still the howling storm had not ceased; this was really putting a strain on him. And it wasn't just him who was going a bit stir-crazy Gaara was also having his own dilemmas. He had sent a message to Konoha asking Naruto for help and the storm was preventing a response from coming. He decided for his own good to distract himself for the time being and instead focused on spending more time with his family. The redhead did feel a little guilty that Hena was not getting enough time with her father. But his work often got it the way of that. Hinata also seemed very happy that her husband at least for now was around more often helping her take care of their baby. She was still so tiny but with time she'd grow up.
After four long weeks the storm had finally passed and the moment it cleared Neji headed off for Konoha promising that he'd be back again to check up on them. Gaara was also content to finally have word from his closest friend, he was dumbfounded when he was told that Sasuke would be paying a visit to Suna soon and while Naruto was positive that everything was alright in his letter Gaara knew that was anything but. How typical of his friend to sugarcoat the necessary details. But what did Sasuke have to do with this? It left him confused and suspicious. He knew that Naruto had something in mind but he wasn't exactly sure what it was. He sighed, oh well he'd just have to wait and see whatever Naruto wanted Sasuke to do it was already put into motion and Gaara would just have to be patient with whatever came next.
This took me a while to finish because I feel as though something really needs to happen and I hate it when I can't satisfy my readers. So yes, I added Sasuke but he's only going to be involved for a few chapters. I'm not sure where I want to take this, but I will spice it up a bit in the future I really want this story to be good.
Thank you for reading this, I promise that I will make this story better!
Please review, and if you have any ideas let me know!
Until next time!
