The Lustful Maid

Chapter 13

Rated M for a reason...

Prince Hikaru was trying his best to calm his blonde friend. The shock at seeing Hinata collapse surprised everyone. Naruto became frantic as Ishidate appeared, trying to give Hinata some room to breathe. Luckily one of the guests was a doctor, much to Naruto's relief. He quickly checked her over and advised that she be moved to somewhere private.

The Prince immediately got his maids to escort Naruto, who now insisted he was the one to carry Hinata, and the doctor to follow them to one of the many bedrooms the palace had at their disposal. After Prince Hikaru quickly helped reassure their guests, he had a quick word with his father and excused himself to leave and made his way to his guests to see what had happened. Naruto was pacing outside the room when he arrived and could see his friend was completely distraught at not knowing what was wrong.

"Naruto..." Hikaru called out gently

The blonde stilled as he looked up at the him, his blue eyes filled with worry as he again began to nervously pace back and forth in front of the closed door. He hated to be apart from her. The minutes that passed felt like hours to Naruto, not knowing what was wrong with her. It was killing him inside and was begging inwardly that the doctor would soon appear and tell him the answers he so desperately wanted to know.

The Prince could only watch helplessly, knowing he couldn't comfort his friend and wondered if he should call Naruto's family just in case. The bedroom door opened revealing the doctor, much to the relief of Naruto, who was just about to end up walking inside hating being kept in the dark.

"Please...what's wrong with her?" Naruto asked, his voice trembling slightly with emotion.

"It seems she has just simply fainted. I would suggest that once she wakes, that she rests and if possible to take her to the hospital in the morning just to have a complete check up." The doctor explained calmly.

Naruto nodded, breathing a deep sigh of relief, but was still deeply worried.

"May I see her?"

"Of course. If you have any further problems with her, I suggest that you take her straight to the hospital, but she seems physically fine regarding her pulse and blood pressure." The doctor stated in reassurance.

Naruto nodded as he quickly entered inside the room. The Prince led the doctor away, deciding to give Naruto privacy with Hinata. He had never seen his friend look so frightened as he had just moments ago.

oOoOo

Naruto felt numb as he entered into the dimly lit room. Ignoring the luxurious furnishings in favour of just looking at the woman he held so dear. She was led comfortably upon the large pristine bed covered in red satin sheets. Her face looked pale as long eyelashes framed her sleeping face. He took comfort in seeing the slight movement from her steady breathing that managed to calm the stormy torrent of worry within him, if only slightly.

He immediately broke from his thoughts to take a seat in the arm chair that was conveniently placed by the side of the bed. With trembling hands, he soon sought hers, taking it gently within his own as his thumb caressed her in hopes that her beautiful eyes will once again open and take the worry that was consuming him away with it.

"I'm here hime...Please...Please wake up...Don't leave me...Not again" Naruto sobbed quietly, letting out his emotion to a very quiet room.

oOoOo

Konoha...

Sasuke and Shikamaru both glanced at one another seeing Sakura telling them of something that came to her mind. Shikamaru knew that what Sakura had brought up had good reasoning and he chastised himself for not thinking of it when in normal circumstances it would come to him like a moth to a flame.

"Well Sasuke...Does he have any family?" Shikamaru questioned with a raised eyebrow.

Sasuke quickly grabbed one of the files as he opened it and scanned the papers with his opal coloured eyes. He detailed each word from the report. His dark eyes came to the section he was most intrigued about.

"According to Izumi's report Kiba was born here in Konoha and resided in the land of rivers for a few years. I am pretty sure if he has any family here, they could easily be found."

"Good...I just thought about my own parents and the idea came to me. Hopefully his family are still here and easy to reach. I just hope they are not as much as an asshole as he has been" Sakura replied with venom towards the end.

Sasuke picked up the phone and got directed to the department. Izumi was in and managed to get her to gather information on Kiba's potential family and see if they still resided within Konoha. Shikamaru sighed as he knew that this was a headache and would mean more work for him as he had not as of yet contacted Naruto to tell him what has transpired.

"Have you notified Naruto yet? Sakura asked

Shikamaru glanced at the pinkette, her jade eyes was captivating as she held his own gaze as if trying to read his mind. It reminded him of Ino who was just as nosy and inquisitive.

"Not yet, but I soon will" Shikamaru stated with a yawn.

Sakura rolled her eyes at the lazy Nara knowing what he could be like and wondered what her friend was currently doing and hoped everything was going well.

"Hn...Izumi is looking up the information for me she should have it within the hour" Sasuke announced

"Good...let's hope they still are here in Konoha" Sakura replied with a smile.

The sound of a mobile began to ring as everyone glanced at each other Sasuke fumbled with his jacket pocket feeling the vibration against his chest. Glancing at the incoming call that clearly stated 'DOBE' in capital letters.

Sasuke immediately answered and knew straight away that there was something wrong with his friend just by the sound of his voice.

"Naruto?...What's wrong?"

Shikamaru as well as Sakura stiffened, knowing that Sasuke never calls Naruto his name unless something is seriously wrong. Sakura could see Sasuke's eyes widen and wondered what had happened.

"Ok...listen calm down. We will be on the next flight out, just try to remain calm" Sasuke gently stated in reassurance

Sakura glanced at Shikamaru who returned her puzzled yet worried look. The call ended as Sasuke sighed picking up the phone once again.

"Well...What's wrong?" Sakura demanded

Sasuke lifted his hand silencing her whilst calling Itachi to come to his office immediately. Once the call ended he looked at the others.

"Shikamaru I am putting Itachi in charge of the matter, so I will require you to keep me up to date with what transpires until I return. Sakura get your coat, we are going home to pack"

"P-Pack!?"

"You had better call in a favour from your boss. I know you are well overdue a vacation" Sasuke told her giving her his phone

"I don't understand what the hell is going on!?" Sakura shouted

"Naruto is upset. Hinata collapsed at the moon palace and he trusts no one other than you to check up on her to reassure him. You know the dobe better than we do. He knows you are outstanding in your profession and he has asked me to bring you there," Sasuke answered

Sakura was stunned speechless at how revered she was by Naruto and felt flattered he thought so highly of her and yet she felt her work mode kick in as she quickly dialed her work number to call in the favour, as well as ask her mentor Tsunade to keep check on Tamaki whilst she was away.

"Why is everything so troublesome?.." Shikamaru announced with a deep sigh

"Hn"

oOoOo

Dreamscape...

Hinata could hear the sound of a melody playing in the far distance as she stood in a brightly lit corridor. Each side was filled with various doors that were all closed and seemed to go on forever and ever. Confused and completely nervous, she wondered how she had ended up here not knowing where this here was.

Taking a deep breath, she went to the first closed door to her left. It was white and had nothing upon it to indicate what it was or for that matter what was inside. Deciding to see if it would open, she turned the knob gently, which to her immense relief it did. Carefully, she pushed the door open, hearing it creak slightly as she quickly stepped inside.

She could hear a female scream in pain that made her jump nearly out of her skin in shock and her heart beat in to a standstill. She was suddenly inside a large room that she couldn't for the life of her remember. She saw a large bed with a familiar looking woman upon it, sweating profusely as another woman was beside her as well as a man that oddly reminded her of a younger version of her father, who was holding the woman's hand within his own.

"You're doing great Hitomi-chan" The man whispered and yet Hinata could hear him clearly.

Another pain filled cry filled the room as Hinata watched with wide shocked eyes, seeing the woman clearly ready to give birth at any moment. The woman looked beautiful yet exhausted with long indigo locks that was sleek with sweat. Strands stuck to her flushed face as her breaths turned into pants following the woman's directions as the man beside her reassured her with compliments and love.

Hinata felt she had intruded in on a very private moment but to her shock none of the inhabitants had even noticed her presence as she watched everything going on around her. Another pain filled cry filled the room as then another sound started, it was the sound of a baby that had just arrived to the world.

Hinata watched the joyous moment clearly as the woman cleaned the baby girl and wrapped her in a pink blanket as the baby cried its discontent whilst hearing joyful sobs from both the mother and father who looked on in shock and awe.

"Congratulations, you have a beautiful and healthy baby girl" The woman announced, handing the baby girl to the woman who held her gently within her arms with tears flowing down her flushed cheeks.

"H-Hiashi...s-she is so beautiful" The woman sobbed

Hiashi couldn't hold his own tears as they flowed down his own as he held his wife close to him, looking down with love at the now sleeping baby in their arms. Hinata was stunned speechless at what she was seeing, realizing that it was indeed her father and this must mean it was her mother. How was it possible? How could she be witnessing all this?

"Hinata, we will name this little one Hinata" Her mother announced lovingly

"Yes, I couldn't agree more my love" Hiashi replied

The room dimmed until there was nothing and she found herself once more in the brightly lit corridor outside the door she had just not long ago entered. She once again tried to enter back inside, finding it now locked and no longer able to go in.

Hinata remained still, finding her cheeks wet with tears at seeing such a moment, especially seeing her father who looked upon her with such love and adoration in her mother's arms. It felt foreign to her knowing that her father never showed such love and emotion since she could remember. She felt lost and confused and frightened at what else she would find in this labyrinth that must belong to her mind and how she ended up here to start with.

oOoOo

Konoha...

Itachi agreed to take over the case and to keep Sasuke informed as he left the station with Sakura. Both of them had managed to get time off from their jobs and they hurried back home to pack the bare essentials needed. Itachi had stated that he would book them tickets while Shikamaru contacted Kakashi to pick them both up and take them to the airport.

Sasuke hurriedly packed his case as he went to the safe, grabbing his and Sakura's passports, his thoughts were on Naruto and the phone call he had received.

flashback...

"Sasuke...I-I need you to come to the moon country with Sakura-chan"

"Naruto?... What's wrong?"

"Please Sasuke...Hinata-chan collapsed and hasn't woken up and I'm frightened"

"Has she seen a doctor?"

"Yes, he said her pulse is normal as well as her blood pressure but I need Sakura to look her over for me"

"Fine, we will be out on the next available flight. Just remain calm till then"

"Thanks, I will ask Prince Hiroku to send a waiting car on your arrival. let me know when you're about to take off"

"I will"

"Thanks Sasuke"

"Anytime Naruto"

Flash back end...

"Sasuke-kun...are you alright?"

"Yeah, are you finished with packing?"

"Yes, I just packed the bare essentials. I think Kakashi has just pulled up now"

"Good, let's make sure everything is turned off. I will contact Itachi to get Izumi to double check when her shift finishes as they have a spare key."

Sakura nodded as she grabbed her suitcase and a small overnight bag, making her way down the stairs to a knock on their front door. Sasuke followed close behind with his own as Sakura saw Kakashi waiting outside, taking the suitcase and bag from her to put into the car.

Sasuke took a glance as he turned off the lights, locking his front door and walked towards Kakashi's car.

"Sasuke" Kakashi greeted

"Kakashi, we are ready. My brother has secured us the next flight, which will be in an hour, so please we need to get there asap"

"No problem"

Sasuke got inside as he fastened his seatbelt. The journey there was quiet as each of them were lost in their own thoughts, all regarding Naruto and Hinata. They arrived at the airport sooner than expected, due to how quiet the roads were in Konoha. Kakashi helped getting their cases out as Sakura stood to the side waiting for Sasuke.

"I think you had better notify Minato. I understand that he was made aware of why Naruto took Hinata away, as was Jiraiya?"

"Yes, I believe that is true. I will contact Minato as soon as I get back to the estate. I understand he and Kushina will be home by next week, but now that could be sooner than expected" Kakashi responded

"Yes, I agree. Naruto wants Sakura to look her over. he won't be rest assured till then. You know what the dobe is like" Sasuke stated with a slight smile.

"Yeah, I know. Take care Sasuke, keep us informed once you're there, everyone is worried as it is"

"Will do Kakashi, see you when I return" Sasuke responded with a wave as Kakashi got back into the car, watching as the raven haired man and the pinkette beside him disappeared into the airport.

oOoOo

Dreamscape...

Each door she had entered had shown her glimpses of a past she could not recall. From her birth, to a joyous mother and father to her times playing in their huge garden helping her mother with planting various flowers. The other door had shown her around the age of three with a slightly older boy whose features could only lead her to believe it was Neji.

They were playing around the garden, Neji chasing her younger self filling the garden with squeals of laughter and giggles as both Hinata's mother and Neji's mother drank tea and conversed amongst themselves.

Hinata was surprised to see her cousin look so happy and again it had felt foreign to her, as if what she was seeing didn't actually exist. Once again everything dimmed around her as she found herself once more outside the door she had entered and again the door would not open up for her. It was securely locked, as if urging her to open another one.

Taking another deep breath to resolve the conflicting emotions within her, she walked across to the opposite side deciding to go back and forth to each door in each side. Once again she gently turned the knob of another white door as it gently opened wider for her to enter inside, which she immediately did.

She found herself outside a huge building. The building itself was grand yet once again nothing seemed to recollect within her. She could feel the slight breeze touch upon her skin as her strands of indigo hair moved in its direction yet her eyes never left the huge entrance as if it was pulling her to enter inside of it.

Before she took a step inside, she heard the sound of a car pull up seeing a familiar black limousine with a member of her clan come out from the driver's seat to open the door at the back. Once again she saw her mother looking as enchanting as she always appeared to be. Her mother turned around and coaxed a younger version of herself out of the car as she nervously held her mother's hand.

"Come my little butterfly. Let's go inside, shall we?"

Hinata watched as her younger self appeared to be around the age of 5 or 6, she couldn't be certain, as she nodded her agreement and followed her mother inside. Hinata decided to follow after them. The hallway was long and vast as she followed her mother and younger self until they had stopped altogether. Slightly puzzled as to why she, glanced over to see three little boys around her age and she watched herself hide behind her mother, which caused her mother to laugh softly.

The three boys looked awestruck at her mother and easily followed their eyes to the little girl who was gently being coaxed to appear before them. Hinata looked at one of the boys who was standing. His hair was dark with a tint of blue and spiked and also appeared to be stuck up at the back. His pale complexion was close to her own only a shade darker at a guess. He was wearing a navy blue shirt with a white vest underneath and a pair of black shorts.

She could make out an emblem on the back but couldn't recognize its meaning, her only guess was that it was a clan emblem, much like her own family one. The boy looked handsome in his own way, with dark hair and dark opal's for eyes. She could tell that this young boy would be a total heart breaker growing up.

The other boy was sitting down and although he looked curious he seemed as though he was quite comfortable, too comfortable in fact. He also had dark eyes and his hair was also dark, but not as dark as the first boy. His hair however was longer and had it tied up high. It reassembled a pineapple, which made Hinata smile at the reference. He was wearing a white shirt with a green jacket and trousers that reached to his ankles but he was also quite handsome in his own right.

Once Hinata moved to the other boy, her whole world stopped altogether. There sitting down, was a blonde haired boy with deep mesmerizing blue eyes. Each cheek had three distinctive line marks on either side of his tanned face. He was wearing green goggles on his head. He had an orange and blue pair of shorts with a white t-shirt underneath that had a spiral design in red upon it.

Hinata couldn't believe it. It was a younger version of Naruto, it had to be! The blonde hair, the blue eyes, those unmistakable marks on each cheek plus his favourite colour of orange, it just had to be! It was her master when he was young and he was too adorable. She was confused right now and couldn't help but stare at him like a fish out of water.

Her mother had spoken introducing themselves to them she invited them to join them as they eagerly followed her as if in a spell themselves, each of their cheeks were tinted red. Hinata stood there watching them as they disappeared into a room. She couldn't seem to move to follow them until she heard the sound of a piano that seemed to coerce her into moving.

She reached the door, not intending to opening it, settling just to look inside due to the glass window. She saw the four children sitting down quietly as her mother began to play the piano, seeing their faces light up with wonder and excitement as they each relaxed to the soothing melody from it.

Hinata watched with a mixture of emotions. It seemed that what she was witnessing was her past memories that seemed to have been lost to her, which confused her to how and why had she lost them in the first place. Once again the surroundings dimmed startling her, as she didn't want to leave this place. She wanted to stay to confirm her suspicions that this was indeed a younger version of her master, the man she had come to love.

Again in front of the door she had entered, it was once again locked, keeping her from entering inside again no matter how much she tried to regain access to it. Hinata stamped her foot in frustration, finally relenting as she turned to the door opposite hoping it would reveal more answers to her growing questions within her.

Had she met Naruto before? Did he know her back then? If so, why didn't he tell her all this if he did in fact know her? Why keep it all from her? She didn't understand at all. Reaching for the door knob, she opened it, finding herself once more inside another past memory this time she realized she has witnessed this before in her dream to some extent.

Her mother was humming softly attending the red and pink roses that vibrantly stood out amongst the different shades of greens. A younger Hinata was skipping around her, the short indigo pixie cut looked adorable as she smiled happily at her mother.

"You seem to like one of them, don't you, my little butterfly" Hitomi asked

Hinata saw her younger self blush a deep red that matched the same colour as the very roses themselves.

"Hmm...I wonder which one it is my little butterfly likes" Hitomi teased

"I wonder… is it...Shikamaru-kun?" Her mother continued

'Shikamaru-kun? Who is that?' Hinata wondered inwardly confused.

"Hmmm it seems not...I wonder is it...Sasuke-kun perhaps?" Hitomi continued as she glanced at her daughter seeing flushed cheeks with wide pale lilac eyes staring back at her.

'Sasuke-kun...I don't recall that name either' Hinata continued inwardly

"Hmmm...Aha! So my little butterfly likes the handsome Naruto-kun, does she?" Hitomi giggled

Hinata was stunned. It was indeed Naruto as she saw her younger self turn a deep shade of red that she herself never thought possible. She watched wide eyed as her younger self fainted. Her mother caught her as she hugged her towards her, laughing softly and delicately stroking her flushed red cheeks whilst removing strands of indigo hair from her chubby like face.

"I knew you did Hinata-chan...and I must say I approve. You are just like me in that regard" Hitomi whispered

Hinata once again saw everything dim seeing herself now staring at another closed door, completely surprised by what she had witnessed. She had met Naruto before. No wonder when she had first set eyes on him, she felt mysteriously drawn to him for some reason. Had she liked him subconsciously since then? Even though she couldn't remember it? But what had caused her to forget all her past memories, she wondered inwardly, as she turned to another door opposite of her.

oOoOo

Naruto had managed to take Hinata back home to the villa even though Hikaru tried to persuade him to remain at the palace ,but Naruto wanted to take her with him back to their temporary retreat. He had felt so lost and helpless that he decided to contact Sasuke. he wanted him here to not only talk to him for reassurance but to also bring Sakura.

Naruto knew Sakura well enough, though not as long as he had known Sasuke and Shikamaru. From school onwards they had become fast friends, he even had to admit he did have a slight crush on her once, but it soon dissipated into nothing seeing as he loved to compete against Sasuke all the time. He began to see her as a sibling, a sister that he never had and knew how much she loved Sasuke. It was like they were meant to be.

Sakura made her feelings well known from the beginning, even if it took a while for Sasuke to relent and admit he also had feelings for her too. Naruto had known for a while that his raven haired friend had deep feelings for her, including Itachi, who Sasuke would confide to at times. Naruto helped bring them both together as well as he finally helped heal a rift of friendship between Sakura and Ino who had both became firm rivals in the Uchiha's affections.

Not long after, Ino and Sai had gotten together, as well as Shikamaru finding love with Temari. Choji was seeing a girl named Karui, who had recently moved from Kumo to Konoha and they had easily hit it off. It was just him, who was reluctant to get together with the various girls who sought his attention.

Sasuke had followed in his family's footsteps, enrolling into the police force. Shikamaru followed his father in law and as advisor to Naruto's own father. Choji trained to be a chef. Ino helped her family with the businesses they ran as well as training to be a therapist at the hospital. Sai loved art and was very good. he had his own studio where his art work sold for vast amounts of Ryo and Sakura had always wanted to become a doctor and work in the medical field even being introduced to Tsunade, where they both hit it off greatly and Tsunade agreed to train her in all that she knew.

Naruto watched as Sakura worked hard from leaving school, pulling all nighters just to pass the many exams she had to take. She constantly had her nose in a book, studying medical facts and procedures and he saw her rise from the bottom to the top. She secured her place at Konoha General hospital and was well sought after by her colleagues that worked there even travelling to other villages to learn of other medical practitioners as well as train them in the things she knew.

Naruto knew that Sakura was the best person out there that could help Hinata and he was pleased that his close friends dropped what they were doing to come to his aid. He knew Hinata would be in safe hands when Sakura arrived and waited patiently for their arrival, feeling exhaustion beginning to set in.

Naruto glanced back at his maid who he loved with every fibre of his being, stroking her pale cheek with the tips of his fingers, relishing the soft touches of her skin against his. He would be lost without her, that he knew, and was petrified she would be further from his reach. He made a vow there and then that when she awoke, he would tell her his feelings and that he truly loved her and wanted her with him always.

oOoOo

Dreamscape..

Hinata found herself in her mother's room. The large window was slightly open letting in a cool breeze. Her mother was in bed, her face extremely pale as her eyes were closed with Hiashi beside her his head in his hands.

Hinata saw her younger self was on the floor quietly colouring in a picture so that she could show her mother the pretty colours she had chosen to use. But Hinata could see clearly that her mother was looking extremely ill and it made her heart clench.

"Hitomi...Hanabi is beautiful and is doing well. The nanny is looking after her but she needs you, as does Hinata as well as myself." Hiashi whispered, his voice laced with emotion.

"Daddy...I coloured a picture for momma" Hinata heard herself say as her father took the picture from his smiling daughter.

"Go see one of the maids Hinata...see if they have something sweet to give you. I will make sure mummy will see your picture when she wakes up"

Hinata watched as her younger self nodded and left the room and watched her father place her drawing on the bedside table. Taking her hand within his, he rest his head on her chest, weeping silently unable to hold in his sadness any longer.

Hinata felt the room dim and again outside the door, her vision blurry due to tears as she quickly came to another door that she wasted no time opening and entering inside. She saw the rain fall heavily from the darkened skies above as though heaven itself was crying. The familiar building once more stood before her as she watched the familiar limousine pull up the same driver open the door to Ko Hyuga, her guardian who helped out a pale and sad version of herself.

"Come lady Hinata, we don't want to keep your friends waiting, now do we" Ko softly stated.

Hinata watched as she held Ko's hand with hers, letting him guide her down the long hallway where three little boys patiently stood.

"I will collect you later, lady Hinata" Ko stated as he looked at the boys with a slight smile of greeting and then left making his way back to the car.

Hinata watched as her younger self stood stock still, her head bowed low not meeting her eyes with the boys that looked at her with concern. Each of their eyes held worry as they wondered what had happened and knew that something was wrong.

"Hinata-chan...what's wrong?" The one called Sasuke had asked as each boy approached her.

Hinata watched as her head began to rise slowly making each boy step back in shock at her tears that was flowing down her cheeks as she began to sob.

"M-My mommy...S-She...S-She...Is n-now w-with the a-angels in heaven"

Hinata watched as each boy felt saddened and went to her immediately trying to comfort her, especially Naruto, who her young self quickly attached herself to, sobbing into his chest as he held her close.

Hinata had tears of her own. She couldn't hear any more of what they were talking about as the boys led her young self to one of the music rooms where she had numbly followed after them wanting comfort for herself. Hinata saw a piano in the middle of the room while the four children took a seat ready to start the lesson ahead.

She watched the teacher speak briefly while she watched her young self take a seat upon the piano, her eyes blurred with more tears as she heard the melody she herself was playing. The entire room watched her play as though she was possessed skillfully touching the keys, producing the perfect notes to the melody playing as everyone listened, filling them with emotion themselves.

Hinata finally understood why this certain piece had sounded so familiar to her and why she would automatically feel tears falling down her own cheeks. The song was what her mother played all the time. It was her most favourite piece. The melody was the same she had when she dreamt of her the other day and couldn't help but sob to herself.

Time passed as the lesson ended. She watched as the children left the room, walking together down the hall. Naruto was beside her, holding her hand within his. She could see her own cheeks flushing crimson at the contact as well as notice the smiles from the two other boys behind them.

"I wonder if he gets it now" The one boy whispered.

"You know the dobe. We had to spell it out to him where he was so oblivious...I mean look, you can tell Hinata-chan likes him" The other whispered back.

Hinata felt her own cheeks blush and wondered if Naruto noticed? She couldn't believe how obvious she herself looked and how her face just screamed to everyone how much she liked the blonde. Naruto was talking to her, making her smile and being like a mother hen. She also noticed his own cheeks blush slightly, which made her smile seeing how her younger version didn't register it.

Her eyes widened when she saw him kiss her on the cheek, an adorable blush intensified in the young girl as Ko held her hand leading her away.

"See you next week Hinata-chan" A smiling Naruto shouted loudly

She saw herself smile, a blush still present but wouldn't stop looking at him. Hinata felt her heart beat faster at the scene as the car drive away leaving the boys to wait until they was picked up. Naruto was still gazing at the entrance, his cheeks still red, with his fingertips touching his lips. The two other were smirking and snickering quietly behind him with a knowing look.

The room dimmed as she was again stood in the bright corridor, the door closed before her wondering what else she would discover. Would she see Naruto and those two boys again? She was surprised to find so many memories she had encountered that was lost to her and wondered how she forget all of these important events of her early life.

Hinata sighed making her way to the next door opposite wondering what lay behind this particular door as she opened it and stepping into the darkness inside.

oOoOo

Naruto felt his mobile vibrate in his pocket waking him up from his sleep. Quickly fumbling for his phone, he glanced at the time, seeing it was 4 in the morning and answering it quickly knowing it had to be Sasuke.

"Sasuke?"

"We have landed at the airport. Can you arrange for us to be picked up?"

"That was quick… I must have been asleep...yes I will arrange it now"

"How is she?"

"Hinata has not yet awoken. I'm worried sick"

"Remain calm Naruto we will be there soon... Ring me when you have arranged our pickup"

"Ok, speak to you soon"

Naruto began to dial Ishidate's number hoping he was still awake and could arrange for his friends to be picked up having told Prince Hikaru when he was leaving with Hinata in his arms. Luckily Ishidate was up in case he was needed and also worried about Hinata and immediately assured Naruto that he would pick up his two friends and bring them to the villa for him.

Naruto couldn't thank the man enough for his kindness as he relayed the information to Sasuke sending him a picture of what Ishidate looked like so he could look out for him. Naruto stood up and stretched, glancing at the indigo haired beauty. He had removed her up do when they got back, her hair was fanned out like indigo waves amongst the crisp white sheets.

Although she was deeply asleep, she never looked more radiant as though she was glowing thanks to the gentle moon rays that leaked in from outside. Naruto watched her, reassured by her chest moving up and down knowing she was still breathing. Deciding that, his mouth was dry he began to head out of the bedroom to prepare some coffee, ready for his friends arrival.

oOoOo

Dreamscape...

Hinata found herself in a room. The room itself seemed familiar. The scent of lavender was everywhere as the room was large and looked cozy. Stuffed animals from bears to magical unicorns were upon a shelf neatly. A small desk where coloured pictures was scattered on it and crayons of many colours was inside a large yet still opened pencil case where a few had scattered upon a drawing that had been hastily coloured in.

The sounds of a clock ticking away could be heard amongst the shallow breathing of herself safely tucked inside a fluffy thick blanket of a pastel pink with white clouds upon it. She could see a white and pink doll house partially opened seeing a doll sat on one of the chairs with a doll tea set neatly presented causing Hinata to smile as she remembered that particular doll somehow.

Glancing at the desk, she saw a small note. Her child like writing showed a heart and the name Naruto-kun placed on top, causing her to blush. Hinata looked upon herself sleeping peacefully, the window was slightly open, her pale pink curtains slightly blowing outward as she moved towards it to look outside.

It was dark. The skies were overcast. She could just make out the moon which was completely hidden, only a soft glow could just be made out. She could hear the sounds of crickets from outside and glanced at the clock seeing it was the early hours of the morning. She wondered briefly what was important here until she heard something move from outside.

She first thought it must be the guards her father had on duty. Being well known and working with important people throughout the elemental nations, there was always hidden dangers that could be lurking in the shadows and her father had many enemies according to her cousin when she once spoke with him.

Since she had been disowned, she hadn't contacted Neji or Hanabi. Either deciding not to try in case she would upset them or get them in trouble with her father because she attempted to. Her thoughts were broken when someone dressed in black opened up the window. Her heart leapt up to her throat as she watched the male figure enter inside. His eyes were dark and looked creepy and threatening, but Hinata couldn't move as she watched him glance around the room, his eyes locked on to their intended target which was her. Her young self fast asleep inside her bed.

Hinata felt sick as she could make out a smile on his scarred face, watching helplessly as he moved closer and closer to her sleeping form. He removed the blanket, seeing that she was wearing a long white night dress with pink hearts on it and he picked her up and headed for the open window, disappearing into the night.

Hinata immediately followed after him, her eyes frantically searching for the male figure, managing to locate some movement into the not so far distance. Her heart was thumping wildly as she gave chase as the man jumped up into the trees disappearing into the vast woodland, leading her away from the safety of her family's estate.

Not too far into the chase, she could hear distant shouting from where she had come from, knowing that the alarm had been triggered somehow by someone. Hinata felt slight relief as she carried on perusing the man, wondering who he was and why he had took her?

Hinata heard a sob, knowing somehow it was her and went towards the sound seeing her child self struggle against the man causing him to delay his escape.

"Damn it! Stop fucking struggling you little bitch!" The male voice hissed with venom that chilled Hinata to the bone hearing it.

"L-Let m-me g-go" she heard herself say

The man laughed as Hinata tried to get away from his grasp but found it impossible to do so. Hinata heard a pained hiss escape from the man, seeing herself bite down hard into the man's skin of his left hand

"You fucking bitch! How dare you bite me!" The man shouted in rage

Hinata watched helplessly as he hit her full force. Her child form moved quite far from the force, hearing a crack against something hard, sending her limp form lying in a heap on the ground. Hinata watched helplessly as a puddle of blood began to gather, soaking her night dress in streaks of red. She had been hit and the back of her head had collided into a wall that she could just make it out from the surrounding darkness.

The man began to mumble curses as he began to move towards the non moving child. Hinata was shocked and knew she couldn't do anything to help in this situation but could only look on helplessly. Running footsteps alerted her to the fact that someone was coming and didn't know if it was good or bad as the man could have an accomplice for all she knew.

The figure stood not too far ahead of her as she looked upon the back of him seeing that it was another man, her saviour, her father. Hinata commanded her body to move which thankfully, her body obeyed her commands, and she walked forward turning slightly around to see if it was indeed her father and not her mind playing tricks with her.

The sounds of people in the far distance waving flash lights could clearly be seen as well as a helicopter could be heard roaming the skies above in the far distance. Hinata focused upon the male figure who was indeed her own father. Her eyes widened at seeing such rage in her own father's white eyes. Never had she seen him look so angry as she did now. It made her shiver at the intensity of the way he looked. His body stood regal but was trembling from complete utter rage as he eyed the form of his daughter, seeing the tell tale signs of blood upon her still form.

"You dare enter my home as a guest. Eat my food and drink my expensive wines and then have the audacity to take my precious daughter for your sick purposes under MY very nose?" Hiashi stated in anger that held such venom it turned her blood cold.

The man looked on in fear at being found so quickly, knowing that more people were on the way. His plans ruined after all the preparation he went through for this day. Hinata never saw her father move that quickly before until she heard the sounds of broken bones and a gurgling noise as the man collapsed on to the ground, blood spilling from his mouth, his eyes glazed over indicating that he was now dead.

Hinata was stunned as she watched her father hesitantly approach her lying still form. He had tears falling down his cheeks as he knelt beside her, turning her over gently, as if she was the most precious item in the world, holding her safely in his arms and sobbed openly over her.

"Hinata...P-Please Hitomi, if you are watching over us... Please don't let Hinata be taken away from me too" Hiashi cried out.

Hinata gasped as her eyes filled with tears seeing her father rocked her gently on his knees back and forth, holding her tightly against him. Footsteps fast approached as Hinata saw another man with dark hair and dark eyes wearing some kind of uniform that looked important.

"Hiashi?"

"F-Fugaku...I-I killed the bastard...look what he did to my Hinata" Hiashi cried out, not caring who saw or heard him.

The man named Fugaku approached closer, kneeling down also as he took Hinata from Hiashi's arms checking her over.

"She's alive Hiashi...Here take her let me call for an ambulance to get her treated. From the looks of it she has a head wound, probably hitting the back of her head full force against that wall so hold her as still as you can"

"Thank Kami… I thought she was dead" Hiashi stated with raw emotion, his tears still falling.

"Hiashi, my friend, you have been through a lot. What with Hitomi and now this… Let's wait till they arrive. I will take care of this, it's the least I can do for you and your family. I have friends that would help too"

"Please make sure that this doesn't get out. I don't want it around Hinata"

"You have my word. I will take care of it i will send you a report once my investigations are completed"

"Thank you my friend, for all your help and kindness towards me and my family"

"What are friends for Hiashi. I know if it was me you would do the same"

Hinata watched as the surroundings grew dim the door closed shut on yet another memory. Her mind still shocked at what had taken place just then was surprising and completely unexpected. Seeing her father distraught made Hinata miss her family more than ever, wanting to see each of their faces and hear their voices, even if it was briefly.

Slowly she made her way to another door, slightly hesitant at opening it and seeing another part of her past that was slowly but surely playing out in front of her, like some kind of drama series that she would watch on TV. Willing herself, she once again opened the door in front of her stepping inside.

oOoOo

Naruto was a mixture of emotions as he opened the door to the villa, being engulfed into a hug by a certain pinkette who held him tightly, rubbing his back in comfort. Naruto watched as Sasuke entered inside along with Ishidate, who was helping carrying the bags placing them against the wall.

"I will make us all some coffee" Ishidate announced to the tired group of friends.

Sasuke nodded as he told him each of their preferences whilst Sakura continued comforting their blonde friend who looked completely lost.

"How is she?" Sakura asked

"She hasn't woken up yet" Naruto whispered

"Ok, you had better show me to the room she is in, so that I can check her"

"S-Sakura-Chan...Thank you for coming on such short notice...I-I needed someone I could trust ya know"

"Naruto...we are here for you always. Of course we would come"

Naruto managed to let out a small smile as he led the pinkette to where Hinata was. As soon as she entered the room she was stunned at how beautiful the girl was and could easily see how Naruto was attracted to her. Even whilst sleeping, the girl looked ravishing. Sakura took in her delicate features then quickly pushed them to one side as her work mode kicked in.

"Naruto...Go and sit with Sasuke. He has some things he needs to tell you whilst I examine her. I will call you back once I have finished and of course I will notify you if she wakes" Sakura ordered gently

Naruto was hesitant, but knew that when Sakura gave instructions to do something, then it was in your best interests to do it unless you want to feel her wrath. Naruto nodded and glanced back at the woman he loved as Sakura placed her hand upon his shoulder squeezing it gently in reassurance.

"She will be safe with me Naruto" Sakura stated, calmly reassuring him.

Naruto left the room, leaving Sakura alone to get on with her examination, hoping that it wouldn't be anything bad as Naruto clearly looked devastated.

oOoOo

Ishidate had prepared coffee the aroma was welcomed whole heartedly as Naruto entered the lounge. Ishidate decided to take Sakura's to her and also get a couple of maids to call in to sort out breakfast for Naruto and his new guests who would also be staying until Naruto left.

Sasuke glanced up at his blonde friend and could see the worry he was trying to hide within himself. Sasuke knew he could read Naruto like a book, the same as Shikamaru. They had known each other since they could walk and knew how to see each other's emotions, even if they tried hard to suppress it from others around them. Naruto could easily read him and had done when he tried to hide his emotions only to have Naruto make him voice out his concerns and problems whilst he would listen and give advice if he could.

He knew that Sakura was good at reading him too and it didn't take much to guess that Sakura had told him to see him regarding information that needed to be discussed with him, even though it was true to a certain extent, but it was mainly to get Naruto to talk and open up instead of keeping things hidden within.

'I don't get why you guys keep things locked up deep within yourselves...Jeez us girls always talk to each other, cha' Sakura's words was still repeated within his mind, remembering her jade eyes rolling in annoyance as her hand was upon her hip whilst her other hand brushed through her pink locks in frustration.

Sasuke watched Naruto take a seat beside him. Sasuke just looked at him, seeing the worry that was clearly evident within his features.

"So I take it Sakura is examining her?"

"Yes...um She told me that you needed to talk to me about something?"

'Bingo'

"Well I have a few things to discuss with you regarding the Inuzuka if you want me to tell you, if you're up to it that is. Or you could talk to me about what you're feeling?" Sasuke started.

oOoOo

Dreamscape...

Hinata found herself back inside her bedroom, this time she was not on her own. Ko Hyuga sat beside her, watching over her as he always did, even up to the day she left. The bedroom door was no longer closed, but opened, which made her decide to take a look and see what was going on around their old house.

Hinata saw maids busily walking the halls doing their daily chores set out for them. She made her way down the stairs, hearing voices coming from a room. Hinata carefully made her way to where the voices was heard and found the door was open as she entered inside.

Hinata could see her father sitting down behind his desk, a pile of papers piled high to his left whilst he was busy talking to a couple of people who was sat opposite. Hinata recognized two of them as the elders. The other was the same man from that night she was kidnapped and the other two she hadn't seen before

"Do you think it is wise Hiashi?"

"Yes I do...I think it would be good for my family to move to the land of rivers. We have a home situated there and I think it would help in Hinata's recovery."

"But what about here?"

"This house will stay. I have no desire to sell it. It is after all Hyuga clan property. I will let some of our clan stay here and carry on business here within Konoha. This is our birth place after all" Her father replied

"And who will you let run things here?"

"My twin brother, Hizashi, of course"

"But this is absurd Hiashi!" One of the elders exclaimed

The sound of a fist hitting the desk made her jump as her father glared at the elder getting angry that his order was being questioned.

"May I remind you honourable elder that I have had a lot to deal with in only a short space of time. Not only have I lost Lady Hitomi due to illness, leaving behind two young daughters to raise by myself. I also had an advisor who not only was welcomed into this house but had the audacity to kidnap Hinata from under our very noses. Hinata was injured and needs to recover and I believe moving to the land of rivers will help my family immensely."

"..."

"Now...I will hear no more. I have made my decision and I have appointed my brother to take over the residence here in my stead and you will help and assist him in anything he needs. It will only be a temporary solution that he himself requested." Hiashi continued

"And why is that?"

"That, honourable elder, is private and I am not at liberty to breach his trust and confidence on the matter. He will take over for the minimum of six months so there will be ample enough time for there to be a vote on who will run our business affairs here in Konoha...Now if you would be so kind, I have private matters to discuss with our guests here"

Both elders left the room without protest, closing the door securely behind them. Hiashi sighed his frustrations as the three opposite chuckled slightly.

"I understand your frustrations Hiashi. I have the same problem with my clan elders as well"

"I know Fugaku...so how is the investigation coming along"

"So far so good. We have narrowed it down from somewhere in Kumo that the man originated from but so far the leaders have clearly stated they sent no man of that name to visit did he have any documents with him?"

"Yes, all forgeries, so nothing to really go on. I have notified Hinata's nursery as well as took her out of the music academy, even though I know she loved attending, but she is very quiet and it seems when she hurt he head she doesn't remember things like she should. The doctors told me that it may come back to her with time, but I think a change of scenery will do her and myself good. This house hold's too many memories of Hitomi" Hiashi confessed.

"I hate to see you go. I know Sasuke will be upset that she won't be returning. It seems the boys liked her a lot" Fugaku stated with a sad smile.

"Yes, I know my son Shikamaru will also be sad at not seeing her either, but I understand your reasons and I offer my services if you ever need them"

Hinata was shocked as she glanced at the man named Fugaku. He was Sasuke-kun's father? And the other man was Shikamaru's father. She could actually see the similarities looking at them. She glanced at the other man, seeing blonde hair and blue eyes and nearly fainted. An older version of Naruto-kun?

"Thank you, Shikaku I appreciate your help and advice. I know that your son's attended the music lessons. Hitomi would tell me about them when I got home. Especially regarding your son Minato"

"Oh...my Naruto? What has he done now?"

"Well it seems that my daughter is quite fond of him. According to Hitomi, my Hinata has a crush on him she actually fainted one time" Hiashi stated with a straight face.

Hinata felt her cheeks burn from embarrassment as the men in the room laughed softly.

"Oh so that's Hinata-chan? He has been talking to Kushina about her. I noticed that he always blushes too whenever she is mentioned. I think he is sweet on her too. In fact I know he will be very upset when she doesn't turn up. That's his only reason to keep attending happily at the music school really." Minato confided

"I'm sorry, but Hinata really needs time to recover… for now at least"

"We understand, but stay in touch Hiashi"

Hinata watched as the room dimmed and again she was stood inside the bright corridor. There were many more doors on either side but found that she could not go on any further. Hinata felt a presence behind her and turned around, seeing it was her mother wearing a flowing white gown.

"We meet again my little butterfly...You now finally remember?"

"W-Was that all r-real mother?"

"Yes it was..."

"S-So I met Naruto-kun before"

"Yes...he knows who you are Hinata. He has missed you greatly since then...In fact he is missing you now and is frightened you won't come back to him"

Hinata felt her cheeks grow warm again, still shocked and surprised at what she has seen.

"I know it is a lot to take in little butterfly...but know that it did happen and your father may not show it much now that you are older, but he does love you and I know he regrets trying to get you to marry someone you didn't want. Besides, I know who your heart truly desires and you have my approval… as you did all those years ago...Your sunshine is what makes you truly happy."

Hinata felt her tears beginning to gather as she hugged her mother, relieved to know she could touch her.

"My time is once again growing short. I don't think we will meet again in your dreams little butterfly, but we will meet again… but not for a very long time yet. So be happy with your sunshine. He is missing you deeply, so you had better return to him."

"I will miss you mother"

"I miss you too...But I am always with you watching over you and listening"

"I-I know"

"Now I think you had better wake up...you have slept long enough"

Hinata felt her surroundings disappear around her the faint smell of flowers still present, calming her steady beating heart and the swirling emotions within her. Knowing she would be waking up anytime soon

Dreamscape ends...

oOoOo

Sakura had checked her over finding that there was nothing that would cause her concern. She took her coffee cup, finding it had grown cold but drank it down anyway. She decided to head back to the lounge and check up on the guys when she saw movement. Sakura felt relieved as her eyes began to flutter open finding that she had already began to call Naruto's name.

Eyes were now opened showing a beautiful pale lilac colour as rushing footsteps entered inside the room, Naruto stood still looking down at Hinata. The immense relief shown on his face as Hinata looked confused at the pinkette then focusing upon Naruto, giving a nervous and shy smile.

"N-Naruto-kun?"

"Hime...Oh Hime you're awake" Naruto stated with so much emotion as he got to the bed, hugging her.

Sakura smiled as she saw a glimpse of Sasuke peeking inside and decided to leave them alone, not wanting to intrude on a private moment.

"I will see you both later" Sakura stated quietly as she closed the door behind her with a relieved smile. She immediately hugged Sasuke feeling content within his arms.

"I had better send word to then others and then go to one of the bedrooms to get some rest for a few hours at least"

Sakura couldn't agree more as she followed him eagerly.

oOoOo

A/N:- Hi everyone I managed to get this chapter done quicker than expected. I'm sorry for the lack of smut in the past couple of chapters but I needed to bring this story up together in the direction I had set it up to. But don't worry as you can guess there will be some more hot loving coming up between Naruto and Hinata.

Again I wish to thank my beta gio08 who has been kind enough to help me out I haven't heard from my original beta for this story so I don't know what has happened but I hope she is well and ok? Thank you to thrvreaders that have favourites and followed since last chapter and of course to my readers that review as you can guess you was spot on regarding Hinata and her memories.

This story isn't that far away now from completion 3 or 4 chapters depending how it goes i have already made a start on chapter 14 and hope to get that ready to post up soon as well.

To guest reviewer Kaisha Hiniku :- Thank you for pointing that out about the prince I have now corrected it this chapter and future, I will ammend previous chapter when I can and thank you for enjoying my story.

Guest reveiwer Bewsker:- Hello again thank you for your continued support and i thank you for your kind review I hope you enjoyed this chapter too.

I have also began writing a new NaruHina story I am on the second chapter so hope to write a few before I post it up so I hope you will look out for it when posted up I will keep you updated on my stories if you are interested in them.

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