Chapter seven:

Disclaimer: Do you think, that if I owned Naruto, I'd be writing fanfiction?... Yeah, I probably would, actually.

((Naruto's POV))

I never knew that suicide was an option. Every time I felt remotely sad and like I wanted to die, I never knew that one could do that to oneself. I didn't know one could be relaxed by the pain. I wonder what death is like.

I was still following Neji, I didn't know if I could leave him. He seemed so upset, and although I didn't really like him, I was worried that he'd hurt himself.

"Neji? Do you think she actually did really like me?" I asked. He nodded. I felt so stupid! Why did I tell her Sakura and I were dating? All we did was eat ramen and she gave me a hug. That's not even a date!

"Do you think it's all my fault? Do you think she would've not done it if I had asked her out?" I asked. He shook his head.

"I've been thinking. Nothing we've found out seems like it would lead to her death. Maybe this isn't as simple as I thought it was," he said.

"What do you mean?" I asked. He shrugged.

"Do you really think she would've killed herself because she got kissed, she got rejected, and she got yelled at?" he asked.

"Hmm, no I guess not." I said, after a few moments of pondering.

"That's why I think there's more to this." Neji said quietly. I was so confused.

"What do you mean?" I asked again. He sighed.

"Never mind." He muttered. I seriously didn't get it.

"Hanabi has been more so depressed than even I, I think she needs someone to vent to." Neji told me. I nodded. I didn't know if he still wanted me there or not. But I didn't want to be alone.

He didn't seem to mind the fact that I was still following him.

Hanabi was really cute. She seemed like she'd be a brat at first glance, but I could tell she really cared about her sister. Inside the Hyuuga mansion was a bit dull. Everything was where it should be, the walls had no scratches or marks on them. Neji and I were in what I assumed was Neji's bedroom. He was sitting on bed with Hanabi in his lap. He was sitting solemnly still and quiet while Hanabi cried and though it was hard to understand what she was saying, I knew she was talking about her sister.

Neji cleared his throat.

"Hanabi chan, Naruto and I have been asking around. I think this is bigger that just suicide."

"It wasn't homicide, though, nii san," Hanabi said. Neji nodded.

"We asked everyone she was close to, if they knew anything. No one gave us any answers that would lead to suicide," he paused waiting for Hanabi to give any sign of understanding, "Kiba kissed her, she got rejected by the person she's had a crush on for... well, for a very long time, and I yelled at her. Nothing that would make her want to end her life."

"Are you saying that something else might've happened, that she didn't tell us about...?" Hanabi asked.

Neji nodded. I was still confused! What the hell were they talking about?

"Ehm... I'm still confused."

"Who IS this dobe?" Hanabi asked.

"This is Naruto,"

"This is the person who Hinata...liked!? This idiot?" Neji nodded.

"What Neji means, Naru-chan, is that we think Hinata may still be... alive."

I considered this. It made no sense to me, I rubbed the back of my head sheepishly. They were about to explain when I was frightened to the very bone by a blood curdling scream,

"HER BODY!!! IT'S GONE!"

((Change POV))

Four days before the suicide.

It was when I was walking home that he stepped out in front of me. He looked like Sasuke, but older. His stare was compelling and really intimidating at the same time. He sat down on one knee and placed his hand on my shoulder.

"Hyuuga chan, you have personal connections with Naruto Kun, no?" he asked me. I backed up, and nodded. He advanced towards me.

"Then you'll be perfect." he told me. I was scared shitless. I backed up into the wall of a building.

"Itachi sama!" hissed a large greenish blue looking guy. He looked up to his friend, then to where the guy was looking.

"Shit," he muttered. He gave me one last look, in which I couldn't look away, before teleporting away.

I was falling in a pool of red, his voice was coming from somewhere, but I didn't know where.

My plan... is to get the Kyuubi. In order to do so, I have to kill the vessel. I need to draw him to me; you'll be perfect for that. I'll be back for you, Hyuuga chan. Don't bother trying to tell anyone, each time you do...

I felt an unbearable pain in my shoulder. I looked down to see Sasuke Senior poking me with a needle.

Each time you tell someone, this will happen, only it'll hurt more. I'll allow you to live life normally, but I'll still be in your head and spirit, ready to strike if you let one word slip.

((Change POV))

Father came into the room where we all were.

"Her body! Her body is gone!" He shouted. My eyes widened, and I didn't need to bother looking up to see that Neji's had too.

"Oh! Kami sama!" I swore.

"Hiashi Sama," Neji said, "In asking around, I've been lead to believe that Hinata Sama is not dead. Her body was most likely a bunshin or Tai Jutsu," Neji told my father.

"Then where the hell is she?" father swore. Naruto spoke up.

"We're gonna' find out!"

Authors notes: Hope this was long enough. I really can not write long chapters... ((Sweat drops)) I might write over this chapter. I don't think I like it... Hmm. ((Ponders)) Anyways...

Hinatasbiggestfanboy: Thanks, I liked the analogy too. Thanks for reading. :)

Kirin Kage the Shadow girl: Sorry for the shortness. Will do, thanks for reading. :)

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