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I found a spare moment so as promised I wrote a new chapter.
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Given what information she had just received Hanabi wasn't sure what to do now.
She had just heard what appeared to be the point of view from Matsuri on how things ended up they way they did. One more critical piece of information was gathered and at last Hanabi was starting to understand the complex web that had somehow threaded itself. Granted she didn't have much detail to go on due to the illness of the crazy woman but at least it was enough to give her a basic idea.
"Nee-chan I'm so sorry" she murmured to herself. It was out of desperation for her. Hanabi was finally starting to see what kind of nightmare her older sister was living and it wasn't like it would go away any time soon.
Matsuri was a total lunatic; she was nothing but a selfish bitch who wanted nothing more but the love of a man that didn't give a shit about her. Logically she knew that Gaara would have to hear about this, it would help put his mind at ease about that stranger that kept popping up. But that would mean having to go back to Suna. Hanabi was certain that she'd get it if she went back.
But at the same time she couldn't let Matsuri live. Who knows what would happen should she allow the person that wanted her sister dead to survive. It was a frustrating matter and she was growing angry as a result.
"Dammit! What should I do?!"
A few minutes later and Hanabi reached a conclusion, reactivating her byakugan she struck every chakra point in Matsuri's body until it was completely shut down, after striking a nerve right above her heart Matsuri passed out and Hanabi dusted herself off. Her idea was simple she would let nature finish her off; she just assisted the elements in doing so. In a way, you could say that Hanabi had been responsible for Matsuri's death but it was clear that her fate was to be decided by the forces of nature. It wasn't kind to those who weren't strong enough to take it.
With that taken care of Hanabi then headed to the north not quite knowing what was out there, but at least it was better than sitting around and doing nothing, she would still have to wait a while before she could leave the desert region once and for all.
Hinata was growing very annoyed as she paced back and forth the halls. It had been a few days and not a word of her sister had come. Naruto had done everything he could to try and find her, but he was growing angry at the whole matter. A Kage had many things to look after and this was starting to get to him something that Hinata felt badly about. Naruto was a good friend and she figured that he was at his limit when it came to finding her sister; he was starting to admit defeat. Hanabi was not in Konoha nor was she anywhere near the Land of Fire in general.
She had been staying in a room given to her by the Hokage as she refused to go back to the Hyuga mansion and she was reckless. Hinata knew that this whole mess was her fault; she waited too long and look where it got her. Hanabi was gone and she had no idea where she was. She clicked her tongue in annoyance to herself. There were several things Hinata wished she could change about herself and her hesitation was one of them. She had always been like this, even through all that training she put herself through she always seemed to keep some form of hesitation and she hated it. In the past it always managed to drag her down. It was no wonder that her clan often saw her as a weakling.
Shinobi were supposed to have nerves of steel. If one was too soft they could never achieve the strength needed to fight back. And it the end it would be the death of them. That's why Hinata had been trying to change all that for the greater good. Even before her father married her off. Clenching her teeth, she groaned a bit in frustration. There had to be some other place that her sister would go. Hinata thought long and hard trying to think of an idea. If Hanabi wasn't in Konoha then where was she?
Kankuro and Baki had been talking with Naruto waiting for any kind of word to send back to Sunakagure. But even they were growing frustrated when nothing came up. Baki had suggested asking other lands but Hinata declined, Hanabi wasn't that stupid. But even so, all this waiting around and dragging heels wasn't doing any good for anyone.
The Kazekage was deep in thought as he sat through a meeting with his council. He wasn't paying attention they weren't talking about anything important anyway. His mind was in other places. He had been thinking about sending an anbu squad to look for Hanabi. Sure, he might come up empty handed but at least it was better than doing nothing. Briefly his eyes glanced over everyone and he narrowed them a bit. There were plenty of other things that he'd rather be doing then sitting here listening to them babbling; but as Kazekage he had no choice. He was very worried about his wife, almost two weeks gone by and he had received no word from his brother or Baki about anything.
That led him to suspect that Hanabi wasn't in Konoha.
So then his wife had been searching for nothing in the wrong place this whole time. His right brow twitched slightly in anger.
He really didn't want to be here at the moment; his body was tense and gave off this dangerous vibe. If Hanabi wasn't in Konoha; then she had to be still in Suna there was no other option. Gaara wanted to start preparations at once for searching for Hanabi. But first he needed to get out of this stupid meeting. The damn council was nothing but a thorn in his side, always holding him back for whatever reasons they felt necessary. After much time had passed Gaara had finally had enough of listening to the unreasonable requests given to him and he angrily dismissed them before marching to his office.
If Hanabi was anywhere in the Land of Wind, he would find her.
"Hinata-sama let me come with you".
"Neji-niisan I've told you before I have to do this on my own".
her cousin was trying to talk her into letting him help find Hanabi. Under normal circumstances she would've happily agreed but because her sister's doing was her responsibility she knew that she alone would have to do the task to find her.
Neji had been informed by Hinata the possible cause of Hanabi's escape and he knew that something like that would've happened sooner or later. He just didn't expect it to happen like this "Hinata-sama are you certain that she'll listen to you?" "I don't know". It was an honest answer on her part, nothing was making sense anymore everything was all wrong and Hinata knew that she was the main cause of this. She really hated her guts and the moment.
"Niisan please don't try to talk me into letting you come".
"You know that I can help".
"You'd be getting in the way".
"No I wouldn't".
"Yes you would". Hinata narrowed her eyes a little, she hated to repeat herself but her cousin was starting to push her buttons a bit. "Hanabi is my sister; it was my fault that she ran off like this. I know I waited too long to tell her and I can't do anything about that, but the least I can do is try to find her so that I can bring her back to Suna. I don't want your help this is something I have to do on my own".
He gave her a weird look, part of him could see where she was coming from but the protective big brother side of him was pleading that she listen to him.
"I know that you're upset and believe me I wish for Hanabi-sama to come to her senses, but at the very least let me come as back up".
"That's what Kankuro-san and Baki-san are for".
"Hinata-sama". He groaned in annoyance "Don't do this to yourself". "Neji-niisan" her gaze was rather intimidating "I don't need any of this, I don't need your sympathy I know my mistakes and I'm trying to correct them. I don't even know how the hell I managed to get where I am now; I'm stranger then you think I am so trust me when I say to let me handle this. I'm not a weak little girl anymore I must take action for my responsibilities to Hanabi". Her voice was full of determination and she was right, Hinata had learned over the years to try and push herself. This would only be another obstacle to overcome Hanabi was her duty and as her older sister she really had to do the right thing. If by some chance she did manage to find her idiot sister she was going to make things right once and for all.
"Since when have you become this stubborn?"
It was usually Neji that was the stubborn one, but the tables have turned. His cousin never ceased to surprise him when it came to what she wanted to achieve, and she seemed so confident in herself.
"You know that you may not get anywhere".
"I'm fully aware of that".
Neji pushed some of his hair behind his ear "Suppose that you don't find Hanabi, what will you do?"
"I will return to Suna and wait until something happens". She gave him a vague look "But knowing Hanabi something will definitely happen".
He nodded in agreement "Besides Nii-san you can't always follow my back, you need to have your own life to live. Isn't Tenten still concerned about you?" Neji blushed in embarrassment she was right about everything but he couldn't help it.
"I'll tell Naruto-kun that I want to head back. Perhaps I'll have better luck around the outskirts of Suna. Hanabi can't hide forever".
"You sound nervous". He had picked up the slight waver in her voice. "That I am" "Why?" "Is that really a question I have to answer"? Neji knew that it was a stupid question but he didn't know what caused him to ask it. "Forgive me" "I already have" "Hmm?" "There's nothing you need to apologize for I know everything Nii-san and none of this was your fault to begin with. It's mine and that's why I'm trying to make things right".
Neji was very surprised when Hinata gave him a gentle hug "Try to relax Nii-san you've done enough". He could hear the plea in her voice and he had no choice but to give in, his cousin was very determined to make everything right and if she didn't need his help, he would stay out of it until she called for him.
"If that's what you want Hinata-sama".
She gave him a small smile happy that he understood where she was coming from. "Thank you Nii-san I promise that I will give everything I have to make things right again".
Okay that's done with for now.
I'm going to need to do some thinking again for where I want to take this.
I swear that this story will be good, but please understand that sometimes it takes a while.
I'll be back soon when I have an idea or I get lots of reviews.
Until next time!
