Chapter 6 ~ Finding Yourself
AN: I just got my braces tightened and they hurt like hell! I can't eat and I don't like watching TV without food, so I was like, what the hell and I started this chapter. This chapter is continuing of from the last where Suki and the others get attacked by Gaara, just in case you forgot and it's in 3rd person. Also, my request from the last chapter, please respond!!! I'd really appreciate it!!!
Disclaimer: No, I don't own Naruto.man, these disclaimers are really annoying.
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"TRIPLE WHIRLPOOL ASSAULT!!!"
Three giant whirlpools erupted from the ground forming cracks along the earth. They surrounded Gaara and trapped him into the watery tornadoes. The whirlpools were supposed to help ninjas distract their opponents while they jumped to attack whenever their opponent was off guard. Tsuyoshi drew out a shuriken and signaled to Yoko and Suki. They jumped into the whirlpools together and slashed Gaara. The sand didn't know which attack to protect, the whirlpool or the shuriken. Gaara's blood flowed into the whirlpool's water and tinted a slight red. The assault continued until the whirlpools were dark red in color. They subsided and Gaara landed on the floor with a sickening thud.
Suki jumped to the floor and panted. The assault had taken a lot from her and she could barely stand from her weariness. She stumbled to Gaara and nudged him with her foot. His body was scarred with blade marks and blood was flowing freely from the wounds. Yoko and Tsuyoshi held her up as they walked back to the others. Fortunately, Temari and Kankuro hadn't returned.
"How's Neji?" she asked.
"Not doing so well. He's having trouble breathing," Sakura replied. Suki kneeled next to him and stroked his head gently. He was in this condition because of her. She felt so guilty. She had to do something about it. Using the last of her strength, she called the Phoenix. It was said that a Phoenix's tears healed any kind of wound, no matter how close to death that person was. The Phoenix fed its tears to Neji and disappeared. He stirred a little when suddenly; he shot up like a bullet.
"Where's Suki?" he asked.
"I'm right here," she replied.
"Are you ok? What happened to Gaara?"
"We took care of him, don't worry," Yoko said.
"We have to get the others to the hospital," Suki said, slowly sinking to the floor.
"What about you?" Neji said.
"Don't worry about me, help the others first."
She collapsed onto the floor. All her strength had left her and she couldn't hold on. Sakura held a hand to her mouth and gasped.
"She's not dead, is she?" she asked.
"No, she can't be. I won't believe it. Suki, you have to hang on!" Neji said frantically. He held her on his back and ran through the forest. The others did the same with the fallen and they rushed to the hospital.
"Suki, you have to hang on. You can't die!" Neji whispered. He sprang from tree to tree until he reached the village and he rushed to the hospital. He burst in through the door and the patients and nurses stared at him.
"Please! You have to help her!" he yelled. He dropped her onto the nearest bed and a doctor ran in. She shooed Neji out of the patient's rooms and into the rest area. They wheeled Suki into an emergency room and closed the door shut. Neji was left alone in the waiting room until the others came running in.
"What happened? Is she ok?" Ino asked.
"..."
"Well?!" Sakura said.
"I don't know, she just went into the emergency room," Neji whispered. They all sat in the waiting room for what seemed to be forever when Kakashi, Misaki, Iruka, and Minako arrived at the hospital. Misaki had tears in her eyes and she frantically went to the young ninjas. Sakura and Ino comforted her while Kakashi stood quietly next to Neji.
"How is she?" Kakashi asked softly.
"Not good." Neji answered. "It's all my fault! If I didn't leave her by the river, this would have never happened!" he suddenly burst out. Kakashi put a hand on his shoulder.
"She did what she did for you. It was something that she was willing to do. It's not your fault," Kakashi said. "That's what love is all about."
Neji turned bright red and looked at him accusingly.
"How'd you know?" he said.
"She's my girlfriend's sister, what would I not know?" he said, staring at him with his one eye. Neji looked down, embarrassed.
"So, you're saying that she likes me too?" he said. Kakashi nodded.
"Sometimes, you never realize what is important to you until you lose it and in your case, it's Suki," Kakashi explained. The doors opened and the doctor stepped out.
"Doctor, how's my sister? Will she be ok?" Misaki immediately asked. The doctor shook her head.
"She's lost too much strength. She's in a coma and on life support, but it's a matter of time before even the system can't help her."
Misaki sobbed into Kakashi's shoulder. Her sister was too young to die and without Suki, she wouldn't know what to do.
"I've heard of a plant that grows in the mountains that can help cure anything. Do you think that will help?" Iruka suddenly said.
"I don't know. But if you're willing to try, I'll do some research on it," the doctor replied.
"Who's going to go?" Sakura asked.
"Me and Yoko are definitely going, and so is Misaki," Tsuyoshi said. "After all, we are the closest ones to her."
"I'll go," Neji said quietly.
"No one below Chuunin level is permitted to go," Kakashi said firmly. "Misaki and I will be going. Iruka, you and Minako will stay and watch the kids and make sure they don't make any attempt to follow us."
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The next morning, Kakashi and Misaki had packed and they headed north to the mountains. Iruka and Minako stayed by the young ninjas the whole day, making sure that they wouldn't do anything. Neji spent the day at the hospital beside Suki and in the afternoon, the others went to watch them both. Neji held her hand tightly, as if he was afraid that if he let go, she would die. Many of them had tears in their eyes and for the first time in about 10 years, a tear slid down Neji's cheeks. Hinata put a hand on his shoulder. She had seen him cry before, but it was many years ago at his father's funeral. Neji's father had sacrificed himself for the good of the Hyuga clan, but he was never able to see what a skilled ninja Neji turned out to be. Although they were of the same clan, Neji was scarred for his life. He was in the branch house, and for that, he would never be able to lead the Hyuga clan.
During this whole process, Iruka was there and he began to feel sorry for Neji. He walked to the ninjas and offered them a deal.
"I'll permit 6 of you to go, but you must promise me that you will come back alive, or I'll feel guilty for the rest of my life. Understood? And don't tell Kakashi or Minako about it, they'll kill me."
They nodded and he smiled. He turned and walked out of the hospital.
"I'm definitely going," Sakura said.
"Me, too," Ino said.
"No, I should be the one who's going," Naruto argued.
"Hey, what about me?" Shikamaru said.
"Will you all just shut up?!" Neji suddenly yelled. They all fell silent at his sudden outburst. "I will choose who goes, and who stays. Hinata, Naruto, Sakura, Lee, Sasuke, and I will go. The rest of you stay here and watch over Suki," he said. He got up and stroked Suki's head. With one last look, he walked out with the others following him.
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The next morning, all the ninjas were prepared and they set out. Naruto pulled out a map and tried to read it and failed miserably. He turned it every way, but just couldn't find the right road. Sakura grabbed it and pointed to the right road. They walked along the Golden Shuriken Road until sunset and set up camp. The guys got the larger tent and Sakura and Hinata got the smaller one. Naruto made a fire and Sakura took out the frozen food that they would cook. Hinata and Neji were quiet while Sakura and Naruto had their usual squabble. Dinner was finished and everyone retired to their tents for the night.
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They traveled like that for a few days until they came to a small inn at the base of a mountain. Walking in, they were greeted by an old lady.
"Travelers, welcome. I'm so glad we have visitors. Not many people come to these parts anymore," she said, leading them to a tearoom.
"Why's that?" Sakura asked.
"Well, legend has it that there is a large ice demon at the top of the mountain. He rages day and night and causes blizzards in these areas," she said.
"There is a plant up in the mountain that can cure sicknesses, right?" Neji asked.
"Yes, but not many travelers that go there come back alive," the woman said, pouring tea into their cups. Sakura took a sip from her cup and thought for a moment.
"Are you sure they aren't just rumors? What if there wasn't such a thing?" she asked.
"No one knows for sure. Now, how many nights will be staying? It's 250 yen per night for each room," the old lady said, holding up her hand to receive the money. The kids turned to Neji, but found that he was gone.
"He must've gone up the mountain himself!" Hinata whispered. She jumped from her chair and hurried to the door. She couldn't lose her cousin to an ice demon.
"Hinata-chan!" Naruto yelled after her. "Wait for me!"
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He must reach the top, no matter what it took. He must do it for her and for her alone. He must also find his inner strength and prove to the Hyuga clan that he didn't belong in the branch house. He must prove to himself that he is strong. That he is not a loser, not like that Naruto kid. Not like his cousin, Hinata. He must prove that to the whole village that he is the most powerful Genin. He must prove that he can survive.
The harsh wind stung his face as he trekked up the mountain slope. The strong blizzard made it hard to see and the ground was as white as his eyes. He brought the cloak around himself tighter to shield himself from Mother Nature's wrath. Climbing one step at a time, he suddenly heard his name being called. Was it the wind? Or was there somebody actually following him? It was faint, but he could make it out and it sounded a lot like Hinata. He stopped and looked down. A small dark figure appeared through the snow and slowly, it made it's way towards him.
"Neji-kun! Where are you?"
Neji climbed back down towards the figure and recognized it as Hinata. He pulled her up a small ledge and glared at her. She looked away and blushed, but her face was so pink from the cold, you couldn't tell at all.
"Why'd you follow me?" he said emotionlessly
"B.Because, I'm worried that something might happen to you," she said. What she said struck him. A member of the Main House, the ultimate rival, was worried about a member of the Branch House? Hadn't her father ever taught her anything? He would've understood if she was still young. He himself made that same mistake many years ago, but was told by his father that he must never give up to anyone, even family. Was this why Hinata was considered by the Hyuga clan as the weakest? As the disgrace of the Hyuga clan? His thoughts were interrupted when the rest arrived at the ledge. Naruto, Sasuke, Sakura, and Lee all climbed atop the ledge. Neji ignored them and proceeded up the mountain.
"What's with him?" Naruto asked, looking at Hinata. She blushed and followed her cousin in his footsteps.
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Another hour was spent climbing, but to them, it seemed like forever when finally, Neji stopped. A small cave was found and the night was spent there. The next morning, Neji was found missing again and Hinata was first to follow him again (Arrgghh! Hinata's so freaking nice to Neji! And he treats her like shit!!!!!!). They finally caught up with him and the day was spent climbing. They reached a very thick batch of clouds and stopped, but started again when they saw that Neji was not going to give up. The clouds fogged up their vision and gave them a tingly sensation on their skin. When the clouds finally disappeared, they found the sky as clear as summer. Neji was standing in the sparkling snow with the sun on his face. He pointed and they looked at the direction that he was pointing to. Above a icy ledge, was a beautiful grassy meadow. A few leaves dropped down from the meadow, but when it passed the ledge, it froze and melted into water. Neji climbed up towards the ledge and Naruto yelled after him.
"I am NOT going up there. Didn't you see what just happened?" he said.
"Naruto, why are you always so stubborn?" Sakura said. Naruto crossed his arms, ignoring her.
"Naruto-kun?" Hinata said.
"Heh?"
"Naruto-kun, will you, can you please climb up there for me?" she said, blushing.
"Huh?" Naruto stared at her and she turned away, blushing.
"What, you scared?" Sasuke asked. Naruto glared at him and pulled up his sleeves, forming a fist.
"I'M GOING TO KILL YOU, SASUKE!!!!!"
His voice echoed around the valley. There was a rumbling noise that slowly grew louder and louder. Snow appeared at the peak of the mountain and came sliding down.
"AVALANCHE!!! RUN!!!" Naruto yelled, running down the mountain.
"No shit!" Sakura yelled. Unfortunately, they weren't fast enough and the snow swept them into its clutches.
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All was quiet, except for the sound of dripping water. Hinata struggled to get out from under the snow and when she did, she looked around. It looked a lot like she was in an ice cave. Stalactites and stalagmites made out of ice decorated the glassy cave.
"Naruto-kun! Lee-san! Sakura-chan! Neji-kun! Sasuke-kun!" she yelled into the cave. Only her echoes answered her and she walked around the cave, looking for any sign of the ninjas. She came across a cloak that looked a lot like Neji's and she went in that direction. At the end of that tunnel, there was a small cave. In the middle of the cave, surrounded by glittering flowers that appeared to be made out of ice, was Neji. She ran over to him and shook him.
"Neji-kun! Neji-kun! Wake up!" she whispered urgently. Neji stirred a little and opened his eyes.
"Where am I?" he said.
"I don't know. It seems like a cave," Hinata answered. Neji looked at her strangely.
"Neji-kun?"
"Who are you? Why do you keep calling me Neji-kun?"
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AN: Oh-oh. Neji's forgotten everything!!!!!!! What will Hinata do with an idiot who knows nothing? Will she abandon that idiot? J/K Anyway, some of you might notice if you've played FFX, I kinda got the idea of the ice cave and ice flowers from Macalania Woods. It's so pretty there. Wish I could live there instead of in a freaking crappy apartment!!!! So, tune in for the next chapter and please REVIEW!!!!! Thank you!
AN: I just got my braces tightened and they hurt like hell! I can't eat and I don't like watching TV without food, so I was like, what the hell and I started this chapter. This chapter is continuing of from the last where Suki and the others get attacked by Gaara, just in case you forgot and it's in 3rd person. Also, my request from the last chapter, please respond!!! I'd really appreciate it!!!
Disclaimer: No, I don't own Naruto.man, these disclaimers are really annoying.
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"TRIPLE WHIRLPOOL ASSAULT!!!"
Three giant whirlpools erupted from the ground forming cracks along the earth. They surrounded Gaara and trapped him into the watery tornadoes. The whirlpools were supposed to help ninjas distract their opponents while they jumped to attack whenever their opponent was off guard. Tsuyoshi drew out a shuriken and signaled to Yoko and Suki. They jumped into the whirlpools together and slashed Gaara. The sand didn't know which attack to protect, the whirlpool or the shuriken. Gaara's blood flowed into the whirlpool's water and tinted a slight red. The assault continued until the whirlpools were dark red in color. They subsided and Gaara landed on the floor with a sickening thud.
Suki jumped to the floor and panted. The assault had taken a lot from her and she could barely stand from her weariness. She stumbled to Gaara and nudged him with her foot. His body was scarred with blade marks and blood was flowing freely from the wounds. Yoko and Tsuyoshi held her up as they walked back to the others. Fortunately, Temari and Kankuro hadn't returned.
"How's Neji?" she asked.
"Not doing so well. He's having trouble breathing," Sakura replied. Suki kneeled next to him and stroked his head gently. He was in this condition because of her. She felt so guilty. She had to do something about it. Using the last of her strength, she called the Phoenix. It was said that a Phoenix's tears healed any kind of wound, no matter how close to death that person was. The Phoenix fed its tears to Neji and disappeared. He stirred a little when suddenly; he shot up like a bullet.
"Where's Suki?" he asked.
"I'm right here," she replied.
"Are you ok? What happened to Gaara?"
"We took care of him, don't worry," Yoko said.
"We have to get the others to the hospital," Suki said, slowly sinking to the floor.
"What about you?" Neji said.
"Don't worry about me, help the others first."
She collapsed onto the floor. All her strength had left her and she couldn't hold on. Sakura held a hand to her mouth and gasped.
"She's not dead, is she?" she asked.
"No, she can't be. I won't believe it. Suki, you have to hang on!" Neji said frantically. He held her on his back and ran through the forest. The others did the same with the fallen and they rushed to the hospital.
"Suki, you have to hang on. You can't die!" Neji whispered. He sprang from tree to tree until he reached the village and he rushed to the hospital. He burst in through the door and the patients and nurses stared at him.
"Please! You have to help her!" he yelled. He dropped her onto the nearest bed and a doctor ran in. She shooed Neji out of the patient's rooms and into the rest area. They wheeled Suki into an emergency room and closed the door shut. Neji was left alone in the waiting room until the others came running in.
"What happened? Is she ok?" Ino asked.
"..."
"Well?!" Sakura said.
"I don't know, she just went into the emergency room," Neji whispered. They all sat in the waiting room for what seemed to be forever when Kakashi, Misaki, Iruka, and Minako arrived at the hospital. Misaki had tears in her eyes and she frantically went to the young ninjas. Sakura and Ino comforted her while Kakashi stood quietly next to Neji.
"How is she?" Kakashi asked softly.
"Not good." Neji answered. "It's all my fault! If I didn't leave her by the river, this would have never happened!" he suddenly burst out. Kakashi put a hand on his shoulder.
"She did what she did for you. It was something that she was willing to do. It's not your fault," Kakashi said. "That's what love is all about."
Neji turned bright red and looked at him accusingly.
"How'd you know?" he said.
"She's my girlfriend's sister, what would I not know?" he said, staring at him with his one eye. Neji looked down, embarrassed.
"So, you're saying that she likes me too?" he said. Kakashi nodded.
"Sometimes, you never realize what is important to you until you lose it and in your case, it's Suki," Kakashi explained. The doors opened and the doctor stepped out.
"Doctor, how's my sister? Will she be ok?" Misaki immediately asked. The doctor shook her head.
"She's lost too much strength. She's in a coma and on life support, but it's a matter of time before even the system can't help her."
Misaki sobbed into Kakashi's shoulder. Her sister was too young to die and without Suki, she wouldn't know what to do.
"I've heard of a plant that grows in the mountains that can help cure anything. Do you think that will help?" Iruka suddenly said.
"I don't know. But if you're willing to try, I'll do some research on it," the doctor replied.
"Who's going to go?" Sakura asked.
"Me and Yoko are definitely going, and so is Misaki," Tsuyoshi said. "After all, we are the closest ones to her."
"I'll go," Neji said quietly.
"No one below Chuunin level is permitted to go," Kakashi said firmly. "Misaki and I will be going. Iruka, you and Minako will stay and watch the kids and make sure they don't make any attempt to follow us."
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The next morning, Kakashi and Misaki had packed and they headed north to the mountains. Iruka and Minako stayed by the young ninjas the whole day, making sure that they wouldn't do anything. Neji spent the day at the hospital beside Suki and in the afternoon, the others went to watch them both. Neji held her hand tightly, as if he was afraid that if he let go, she would die. Many of them had tears in their eyes and for the first time in about 10 years, a tear slid down Neji's cheeks. Hinata put a hand on his shoulder. She had seen him cry before, but it was many years ago at his father's funeral. Neji's father had sacrificed himself for the good of the Hyuga clan, but he was never able to see what a skilled ninja Neji turned out to be. Although they were of the same clan, Neji was scarred for his life. He was in the branch house, and for that, he would never be able to lead the Hyuga clan.
During this whole process, Iruka was there and he began to feel sorry for Neji. He walked to the ninjas and offered them a deal.
"I'll permit 6 of you to go, but you must promise me that you will come back alive, or I'll feel guilty for the rest of my life. Understood? And don't tell Kakashi or Minako about it, they'll kill me."
They nodded and he smiled. He turned and walked out of the hospital.
"I'm definitely going," Sakura said.
"Me, too," Ino said.
"No, I should be the one who's going," Naruto argued.
"Hey, what about me?" Shikamaru said.
"Will you all just shut up?!" Neji suddenly yelled. They all fell silent at his sudden outburst. "I will choose who goes, and who stays. Hinata, Naruto, Sakura, Lee, Sasuke, and I will go. The rest of you stay here and watch over Suki," he said. He got up and stroked Suki's head. With one last look, he walked out with the others following him.
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The next morning, all the ninjas were prepared and they set out. Naruto pulled out a map and tried to read it and failed miserably. He turned it every way, but just couldn't find the right road. Sakura grabbed it and pointed to the right road. They walked along the Golden Shuriken Road until sunset and set up camp. The guys got the larger tent and Sakura and Hinata got the smaller one. Naruto made a fire and Sakura took out the frozen food that they would cook. Hinata and Neji were quiet while Sakura and Naruto had their usual squabble. Dinner was finished and everyone retired to their tents for the night.
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They traveled like that for a few days until they came to a small inn at the base of a mountain. Walking in, they were greeted by an old lady.
"Travelers, welcome. I'm so glad we have visitors. Not many people come to these parts anymore," she said, leading them to a tearoom.
"Why's that?" Sakura asked.
"Well, legend has it that there is a large ice demon at the top of the mountain. He rages day and night and causes blizzards in these areas," she said.
"There is a plant up in the mountain that can cure sicknesses, right?" Neji asked.
"Yes, but not many travelers that go there come back alive," the woman said, pouring tea into their cups. Sakura took a sip from her cup and thought for a moment.
"Are you sure they aren't just rumors? What if there wasn't such a thing?" she asked.
"No one knows for sure. Now, how many nights will be staying? It's 250 yen per night for each room," the old lady said, holding up her hand to receive the money. The kids turned to Neji, but found that he was gone.
"He must've gone up the mountain himself!" Hinata whispered. She jumped from her chair and hurried to the door. She couldn't lose her cousin to an ice demon.
"Hinata-chan!" Naruto yelled after her. "Wait for me!"
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He must reach the top, no matter what it took. He must do it for her and for her alone. He must also find his inner strength and prove to the Hyuga clan that he didn't belong in the branch house. He must prove to himself that he is strong. That he is not a loser, not like that Naruto kid. Not like his cousin, Hinata. He must prove that to the whole village that he is the most powerful Genin. He must prove that he can survive.
The harsh wind stung his face as he trekked up the mountain slope. The strong blizzard made it hard to see and the ground was as white as his eyes. He brought the cloak around himself tighter to shield himself from Mother Nature's wrath. Climbing one step at a time, he suddenly heard his name being called. Was it the wind? Or was there somebody actually following him? It was faint, but he could make it out and it sounded a lot like Hinata. He stopped and looked down. A small dark figure appeared through the snow and slowly, it made it's way towards him.
"Neji-kun! Where are you?"
Neji climbed back down towards the figure and recognized it as Hinata. He pulled her up a small ledge and glared at her. She looked away and blushed, but her face was so pink from the cold, you couldn't tell at all.
"Why'd you follow me?" he said emotionlessly
"B.Because, I'm worried that something might happen to you," she said. What she said struck him. A member of the Main House, the ultimate rival, was worried about a member of the Branch House? Hadn't her father ever taught her anything? He would've understood if she was still young. He himself made that same mistake many years ago, but was told by his father that he must never give up to anyone, even family. Was this why Hinata was considered by the Hyuga clan as the weakest? As the disgrace of the Hyuga clan? His thoughts were interrupted when the rest arrived at the ledge. Naruto, Sasuke, Sakura, and Lee all climbed atop the ledge. Neji ignored them and proceeded up the mountain.
"What's with him?" Naruto asked, looking at Hinata. She blushed and followed her cousin in his footsteps.
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Another hour was spent climbing, but to them, it seemed like forever when finally, Neji stopped. A small cave was found and the night was spent there. The next morning, Neji was found missing again and Hinata was first to follow him again (Arrgghh! Hinata's so freaking nice to Neji! And he treats her like shit!!!!!!). They finally caught up with him and the day was spent climbing. They reached a very thick batch of clouds and stopped, but started again when they saw that Neji was not going to give up. The clouds fogged up their vision and gave them a tingly sensation on their skin. When the clouds finally disappeared, they found the sky as clear as summer. Neji was standing in the sparkling snow with the sun on his face. He pointed and they looked at the direction that he was pointing to. Above a icy ledge, was a beautiful grassy meadow. A few leaves dropped down from the meadow, but when it passed the ledge, it froze and melted into water. Neji climbed up towards the ledge and Naruto yelled after him.
"I am NOT going up there. Didn't you see what just happened?" he said.
"Naruto, why are you always so stubborn?" Sakura said. Naruto crossed his arms, ignoring her.
"Naruto-kun?" Hinata said.
"Heh?"
"Naruto-kun, will you, can you please climb up there for me?" she said, blushing.
"Huh?" Naruto stared at her and she turned away, blushing.
"What, you scared?" Sasuke asked. Naruto glared at him and pulled up his sleeves, forming a fist.
"I'M GOING TO KILL YOU, SASUKE!!!!!"
His voice echoed around the valley. There was a rumbling noise that slowly grew louder and louder. Snow appeared at the peak of the mountain and came sliding down.
"AVALANCHE!!! RUN!!!" Naruto yelled, running down the mountain.
"No shit!" Sakura yelled. Unfortunately, they weren't fast enough and the snow swept them into its clutches.
*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*
All was quiet, except for the sound of dripping water. Hinata struggled to get out from under the snow and when she did, she looked around. It looked a lot like she was in an ice cave. Stalactites and stalagmites made out of ice decorated the glassy cave.
"Naruto-kun! Lee-san! Sakura-chan! Neji-kun! Sasuke-kun!" she yelled into the cave. Only her echoes answered her and she walked around the cave, looking for any sign of the ninjas. She came across a cloak that looked a lot like Neji's and she went in that direction. At the end of that tunnel, there was a small cave. In the middle of the cave, surrounded by glittering flowers that appeared to be made out of ice, was Neji. She ran over to him and shook him.
"Neji-kun! Neji-kun! Wake up!" she whispered urgently. Neji stirred a little and opened his eyes.
"Where am I?" he said.
"I don't know. It seems like a cave," Hinata answered. Neji looked at her strangely.
"Neji-kun?"
"Who are you? Why do you keep calling me Neji-kun?"
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AN: Oh-oh. Neji's forgotten everything!!!!!!! What will Hinata do with an idiot who knows nothing? Will she abandon that idiot? J/K Anyway, some of you might notice if you've played FFX, I kinda got the idea of the ice cave and ice flowers from Macalania Woods. It's so pretty there. Wish I could live there instead of in a freaking crappy apartment!!!! So, tune in for the next chapter and please REVIEW!!!!! Thank you!