Yoshi screams with delight and laughter, sliding down the swirly slide with his cousin and best friend Himawari. Naruto and Hinata's second child and only daughter. The little girl took after her mother, with hair and skin color though had her father's eye color. Her hair flares out with short hime style bangs. Like her father she too had whisker markings on her cheeks. A year older than Yoshi, it wouldn't seem that way. Considering how the two behaved around each other. Always cheerful and upbeat. They're two peas in a pod. Whenever the two of them got together, there was always something new and fun to do. Never was there any sort of dark cloud around them.
Though other children where at the park, enjoying it too. Yoshi and Himawari's yells and laughter was the most prominent of them all. Anyone could hear and know it was those two. The two slide down together reaching the end. Their laughter hadn't stopped. Yoshi climbs out first, the little guy so excited on what to do next. Himawari didn't have much trouble as he did, standing next to him, she was a bit taller about a head taller, but neither of them saw it. Yoshi grabs her hand and points to the seesaw. Which she agrees, the two of them run across the playground giggling. Their mothers watching them carefully and pleased as always seeing the two getting along so well.
Which only made sense really, as the two mothers both being best friends. Since their teen years, the two of them have gone through a pretty good deal with their friendship still as strong as ever. One was careless the other one more careful. One open the other a bit more withdrawn. Yet they both kind. They supported the other one, spared to improve their skills and help the other one. Both of them married to the leader and top shinobi in their respective villages. And now both of them mothers watching their children carry on the friendship. Their children seesawing with no care in the world. With Yoshi's attendant Yome not far behind. She was the perfect fit for Yoshi. With his boundless energy, always darting here and there. Her eyesight was very good, being praised for it. Could keep up with him, never letting him out of her sight. Not to mention her speed was rather good too.
You knew she was the right one, having complete trust in her. Personally choosing her, which she accepted. Who would have thought after all these years, considering how she detest you earlier for her personal reasons. Would now be one of your right hand and most trusted friend. Not to mention you even trained her in some of your medical skills. She was rather good at it. The two of you developed a rather close bond. And Yoshi really liked her. He did keep her on her toes, but did respect her. A polite one he was.
Her eyes never left him, so there was never really worry for you.
Watching your son enjoying his childhood always made you smile. Watching either of your children enjoying their childhood was just so wonderful, not having one yourself. You were often curios about what a childhood was, the others you recall had tired to explain it to you, but it only did so much. A part of you still yearned to experience a childhood yourself. Even a bit now. The closest you could get to one was, through your children. When you became a mother, you often worried about the kind of childhood they would have. Question it over and over again. Wondering if all of them would be same or would some be different? How long would they stay children?
So many questions, you had tired to read up on as many books that you could get your hands on. Which helped a little, luckily you had the help of the others. Even when you moved to Sunakagure and married Gaara, the two of you both wanted to make sure the children had a wonderful childhood, compared to the ones the two of you had. Supplying both Hikari and Yoshi with a great deal of love and warmth. Making family the most important thing. You both wanted to make sure they always had smiles on their faces. And would do anything to shield them anything, you mainly. Highly protective of both your children, and would be when your new one was born. Placing a hand on your belly, rubbing it gently.
Hinata noticed and became concerned."May? Are you okay? Is something wrong?"
Realizing and sensing her worry, you look at her with a smile. A tired one."Oh. I'm fine. Sorry, didn't mean to worry you."You apologize.
She relaxes."That's alright."She looks at you belly. Smiling with joy."Your third child and second one with Lord Kazekage. You must thrilled about it."
You beam with delight."Yes. I am. I cannot wait to meet my new son or daughter. Gaara is happy too, I know he's worried about my health. Everyone is."You softly chuckle."It's rather funny really, but I am aware I should not take this lightly. My health has been rather fine, nothing really major."
Hinata exhales relived."That's good to hear. You know Naruto, he was rather upset when he found out. But only because he's worried over you."
"I know he is. He was when I was pregnant with Hikari and with Yoshi."you remember."I guess me getting to close to death isn't something he doesn't like."
She shakes her head, saying rather worried."No. It's not. You've been at that door way too many times. I don't think anyone that's again. You're very important."
You give her a remorseful look."I apologize."You sigh rather heavily. Not doubt just exhausted.
You could have just stayed back and rest in Hinata's home, but Yoshi really wanted to go out and play at the park with Himawari, who wanted to do the same thing. With the two of them really wanting to go, you agreed to the outing. Despite how tired you where from the three day travel here. You weren't able to go with Gaara to the Summit to see the others. Your body wasn't going to allow it, and neither was Gaara. He was much more cautious and sterner with your condition. Insisting you rest instead and not to do much. He would send your wishes to the others. The less you did, the better your condition it seem. He dropped you and Yoshi off at Hinata's, then went to the Summit. Though Hikari wasn't around, she hurried off to the Hyuga manor to see Hiashi and everyone else. Which you understood, she was just glad to be back and really missed her family. Especially her uncle Hiashi. Konoha was her home for nearly almost three years, before moving to Sunakagure. A place she clearly would be glad to leave, as she grew older she never considered the place her actually home. No matter how hard you and Gaara tired. She just refused to accept it. She only tolerated it for you, but the bitterness in her eyes was so adamant. She made coral on trying to mask it. Though it would at times go away with you, when the two of you would talk about old times in Konoha and about everyone else.
That little bliss moment wouldn't last, because she was brought back to reality. She had become rather cold and prideful. Which made her withdrawn and brooding. Rarely socializing with anyone other than, yourself, Ko, Shira and Ebizo. The ones she forced herself to be "respectful" towards, Gaara, Kankuro, Sen, she tolerated Yoshi to some extent. The latter who adored her beyond measure. Never to seem to notice his sister's rather harshness to him. Only concerning himself over her, your son held her to high regards. In his eyes she was the best at everything and felt honored and blessed to be her sister. His innocence blinded him from the truth. Which was a good thing. Though one couldn't say that with Gaara. Who saw it, and would often step in to restrain Hikari from taking out her frustration any further. You as well. You could sense her building anger inside, that was hurting and crying.
You tired all you could think of, on what to do. But it seem the more you tired, the more she seem to shut you out. Gaara had tired a few times with her, but she wasn't as responding to him compared to you. Just thinking about it, made you fringe just a bit. That one time when she was younger and still in the Academy in Sunagakure, you had gotten a word Hikari nearly almost took out another student. If not for Ko and Shira who reached her before you, that child was bound to have short life. You managed to heal the young child. Hikari though seem to show little remorse. That day you felt was her turning point, she just turned heel and ran.
She might have her father's looks and intellect, but had inherited your ability to disclose your feelings. Something you wish she hadn't received. Unlike yourself, hers was much more iron.
Hinata tells the children to be careful, stopping noticing how deeply trouble you looked. In your eyes she could see it was something big, that had its grip on you."May? May? What's wrong?"she notices your hands beginning to tremble just a bit.
There was no way you could be cold, it was rather warm being late afternoon. But you seem like you where cold. Which worried her, thinking quickly she helps you up telling you it was time to go back home. Calling to the children it was time to go back home. Turning back to you, having gotten up starts to escorts you back home. Yome hurries and gather's the children, while remaining calm so she wouldn't worry the children. Yoshi and Himawari assuming this was a game do as she says. After all she did promise them a cookie.
The begin to set, night now pushing out daylight. Allowing the starts to come through, the time when many start to slow their pace down. Except for Hikari, who was still training with her uncle. Hiashi deflects one of her strikes, that didn't stop the young Hyuga she rushes back. With both their eyes activated, made dodging rather easy. Though Hiashi had more experience than his niece, still though she was rather polished in her skills. Her stance and resilience mirrored her father's. And her being able to use a few of the clan's signature techniques. Told him she was gifted and impressed. He blocks her again and again. Ko sat watching the two, proud of how far his student has come since their training began. She wasn't one to be given a easy pass, working hard. She had a title to live up to.
Drawing a few kunais, Hiashi throws them at her, she easily evades them, grabbing one and throws it back. He evades it. Looking up he to find her above him, shocked at her speed. Unleashing a high-speed palm thrust.
"Eight Trigrams: Vacuum Air Palm!"
Expecting a "vacuum shell" of compressed tremendous force, something else happened. It was like a tight sensation for second before becoming cooled and liquid like. Her skin felt like mush for a sec then two things happened. One her hand was coated in what seem to be some sort of metal then changed into some sort of blade. This wasn't what she was expecting at all. Puzzled and shocked distracted her. Giving Hiashi time to counter, he strikes her ending their sparing. Ko jumps to his feet rather shocked, she had him. What made her freeze all of sudden?
"Hikari! Hikari!"he rushes over to her."Are you alright?"
Her body was motionless, Hiashi hurries over to her. Reaching her before Ko, the leader gets down to see if he had caused any sort of damage. He tells Ko to hurry and get an attendant, stopping when Hikari starts to come to. Picking herself up off the ground, her head slightly spinning. Looking at her hands, now back to normal. There was no sign of them being metal or a blade. Still, she pondered. Just what was that? That for sure wasn't Gentle Fist.
Noticing the way she was looking at her hand, Hiashi taps her finally getting her attention. She turns around to him confused and unsure. With a hint of fear in them. She could tell from the look he had, he didn't seem to notice the sudden change. Searching his concern eyes she found nothing. Turning back to her hand, moving all her fingers. They moved just fine, not fused together. Bent. Not stiff. Everything was fine. Normal. Maybe she could see if her mother knew what just happened after all she is a Medic-nin. Scratch that. Her mother wouldn't have time anyway. Picking herself up dusting herself off, apologizing to Hiashi for lack of focus.
Turning to him, she bows."Forgive me. Uncle. I did not mean to be...so distracted." Coming back up, activating her eyes, ready to go again."I am ready t-AH!"she shuts her in pain. Rubbing them.
Trying to activate them again, but the slightest bit stung badly. Her vision, she was starting to see double. Rubbing them again over and over. Until Hiashi stops her. "Enough. You've over used your eyes."
"B-But Uncle...I can keep-"she shuts her eyes.
She was very persistent, he had to give her that. She wasn't going to quit. Her spirit burning bright, but any more strain on her eyes could lead to something worse. Her progress was phenomenal, for one her age. Her training showed. He couldn't more impressed and proud. Still, over use of one's eyes was not a good thing. She could loose her eyes sight if she wasn't careful. The desire to be great, no better than her father lead her to push beyond her limitations. It didn't matter how she did, she just had too. He didn't have use his eyes to see she was maxed out. And no doubt ready to collapse at any second.
Resting a hand on her shoulder, ending their sparing and lesson."Come. It is time to rest."He said leading her away from the training grounds.
She didn't want to stop, and wanted to keep going. Trying to resist, but listen out of respect, despite her protest. Angry at herself she follows him inside, with Ko behind.
A hot meal was sat down before Hikari by one of the maids of the clan. A member of the Branch family in the clan. The young girl thanks her politely, the maid bows out and leaves. Looking at her food before her, it wasn't her mother's cooking which was really good and always warmed her. This came second, eating here with her Hyuga family. Her cousin Hanabi wasn't around she was out, so it left just Hiashi, Hikari and Ko. She prays thankful for the meal and starts to eat.
Her favorite Soba noodles. This was why she loved coming here, everyone knew what she loved and liked. Besides her mother. Slurping her noodles happily, her eyes still bothered her. But it was alright, she had her favorite dish.
"You're skills and Gentle Fist have vastly improved."Hiashi praises his niece."I can see, you have been training vigorously. Ko has informed me, your skills become sharper and sharper everyday. And your range with your eyes are growing."
The end of a noodle flicks the tip of her nose, splashing a bit of broth in her eyes."...Thank you."she said pleased with a smile. One matching her mother's."I'm nearly close to finishing Rotation and I've been working on doing a Double Vacuum Palm!"
Her eyes light up with excitement telling him."I'm really close."
"I see."Hisahi takes a sip of his tea."How is everything at in Sunakagure?"
Right then her mood drops, her smile turning into a bitter frown."It's fine."she said with no emotion, looking in the broth with a vacant stare. Ko looks at her rather worried, then to Hiashi, who could clearly see his niece's bitterness and anger. Even if she was trying to hide it. The cold look of steel in her eyes, mirroring Neji's.
"Your mother and the Kazekage are expecting their second child."He brings up, making her fringe just a bit. She nods her stiff head."Are you not excited?"
She remained quiet only to do a small gesture, that was unreadable. Ko then becomes her voice."Yes. Ms. Hikari is very happy upon the newest arrival of her new sibling. The young Lord Yoshi is just as eager to meet his new brother or sister."
"I see."Hisahi kept his eyes on his niece noticing her tight grip upon her chopsticks. Nearly about to break them.
"Lord Gaara has made extra precautions for Lady May. To ensure she has everything and she is up and off her feet." Ko kept ranting still speaking for Hikari who clearly was becoming annoyed if not angrier. Glaring at Ko with daggers. Urging him to shut up. But he didn't seem to pay attention, until Hikari slams her hand down on the table and rose looking straight at Ko.
A threatening look upon her master. Hushing him. And all around. If her eyes weren't hurting she would activate them. The men saw the cold fury. "...Excuse me."she excuses herself. Though not before glaring back at Ko. Ordering him to stop and leaves.