Downfall of the Light 2
Chapter 10: Dark Conspiracy
Disclaimer: Naruto... I don't own him or the creation. Warcraft3, you ask? It's the same thing people.
Legend:
"...": Speech
'...': Thoughts
Scenario changes are listed in bolded italic brackets!
AN: I am back! Yes, I have returned, I have defeated oppressors, I have won, I am Canadian!!! Anyhow, I'm very sorry for not being able to post this thing up earlier, I had two math tests to deal with this week and damn it wasn't easy. I just hope I didn't fail either of them or I would be really screwed to the core. To those who are fan readers of Kaarafear, (She is like a leader to me, your second story is great! You know what I want to see in later chapters!) her story was deleted because of too much interactions with fellow readers. Despite how pointless the reason was, her story deletion has set a good precedent for myself. Yeah, it's a shame such a sacrifice must be done in order for people to learn... those people who wanted to destroy her work must be losers who need a better life than to sabotage others' creation. I also will not be able to thank reviewers anymore in the manner I intended before, but I will still say thanks to those who did but I will not thank each of you specifically. I will still answer your questions because I don't want to leave any of you in bewilderment and then you guys won't read this story anymore because I did a poor job at meeting your needs. Okay, to avoid that, I will do my best in answering your questions as long as it doesn't ruin future plot. I have discussed the future storyline with Crimson Strike, thank you so much for your time to hear it out! I will be more than glad to hear the troubles in yours!
Questions and Answering Period: (I hope this is 'legal')
1Q: Will I make a Mirror Version of my book, making Naruto into a Paladin?
1A: I will say this, it's nearly impossible. You have no idea how long it actually took me to write the Death Knight version and also that was the summer. Nowadays, I am having a hard enough time trying to get this one out of the way. What makes you so sure that I would have the time after the trilogy is done? I don't have the time to do this and I want to focus on this book only. Next year I will be in college or university, I would not have time for writing that much fan fiction, reading may be a miracle already. Crap is piling up immensely, I certainly do not want to set another long goal at this stage of my dreaded life, reality is pinning me down badly.
2Q: When will Jiraiya become a pervert again?
2A: Probably when Naruto meets him or Jiraiya finds Naruto, which doesn't happen this chapter.
3Q: Was Hinata too OOC last chapter?
3A: This wasn't the first time that Hinata was like a seducing being, I personally didn't find it too wrong because she wants him. Someone reminded me of the Aerial Shackle idea 2 chapters ago and I just had to put it in. To be honest, the reason why Hinata wanted to learn the Aerial Shackle was for capturing Naruto when he runs away when she still wants him around. That's why she sounded so excited when Naruto told her the abilities. Of course, that move also serves very well in battle.
4Q: Will Naruto use Nightshadow, his blade, again?
4A: Don't worry, he will. Naruto just didn't take it with him that time. In the future, the blade will be his primary weapon once again.
5Q: What happened to my soldier like attitude?
5A: I found out that playing too much Opposing Force doesn't give me any inspirations to write out my work, and I haven't had too much time to play games. Sure, it's fun to kill stupid scientists with a shotgun in the groin but the bottom line is, it doesn't help me write out the words I want to use. Besides, being me, myself is good enough. I am a 17 year old guy who loves fan fiction about Naruto and Hinata and I want you guys to see me as that person instead of some military fanatic, which I am of course. Being myself is truly good.
AN: I will now take a break, if you manage to survive the course of reading, I will meet you all on the other side. No, I meant the end of the chapter, not heaven or hell.
Today was indeed pleasant, why wouldn't Naruto feel relaxed? He did have a good reason to for acceptance was something that was shown to him earlier that afternoon, for the first time in a long while, it was time for the young Death Knight to settle down from his hectic experiences from the dreaded reality.In spitehow much hardships he went through all over the course of his life, it was about time fate gave him a better call. After a series of kisses from both his baby sisters (obviously Rin and Sakura), final words of encouragement from all of his true friends, the gang decided to go on a guys and girls gathering. Of course, they would go in two different groups and meet up with another some time later. The guys decided to gather around at a bar, while the girls chose to hang out at the local classy café. After giving their other halves a long hug with kisses of course, Lee received hugs from both Sakura and Tenten since he was the only person single, each group went their separate ways with grins on their faces. Naruto and Gaara only remained neutral, not showing any agreement or disagreement about their friends' choice in gathering.
However, their carefree attitude caused their vigilance to decrease when alertness was something crucial. If they paid closer attention around the atmosphere at that exact moment, they would've sensed another presence lurking nearby. The predator snickered after hearing every speck of information, he certainly found it very entertaining about the Death Knight's return. Revenge was the only thing that was in his mind, and he would make it exceptionally sweet and lasting. Seeing both groups' retreating form, the unknown presence snickered and made his escape as well to progress with his plan.
(Later at a local bar/restaurant in the southeast regions of Konoha)
In this village, the drinking age limit wasn't significantly high. At the age of 16, most bartenders allow these teens to drink but of course the preferred drinking age should be at least 18. Tsunade, surprisingly, didn't regard the alcohol consummation issue that highly. To the bartenders, this meant more business and prosperity, why wouldn't they believe this was a good thing? Naruto, Shikamaru, Sasuke, Lee, Neji and Gaara were perfect examples as those newcomers to make more business out of that day, as the group entered the restaurant they picked a large enough seat for six and started to chat. Despite how much Naruto, being the silent guy didn't want to talk, the others' cheerful expressions made quite an influence to make him do the opposite. He was rather involved, but definitely not brash and loud. The Death Knight took a good look around their surroundings, it was only logical that this place wasn't that busy at this hour but he did take a cautious observation at the customers. Some of them appeared to be chunnins who finished their missions not too long ago. Their fatigue expressions told him everything, but however, he was surprised that there weren't any women. To the assailant, it was something fortunate that he could sigh in relief, the last thing he needed was people of the opposite sex making pointless attempts to seduce him. Try as they might, it was never quite right.
"Yo," said Neji punching the young assailant once in the right arm in a friendly way. "You still haven't given me a direct answer to the question I answered earlier." That statement made everyone's attention turn towards Naruto.
"Which question?" asked the Death Knight taking a sip of the tea that was given to them in an emotionless tone and face.
"When have you started playing all dumb, Naruto?" asked Gaara with a chuckle.
"You so have a clear idea of what Neji is saying." Shikamaru added giving in pressure.
"You mean the marriage issue?" questioned Naruto stoically. Everyone nodded together with a grin. "Well, what do you expect my answer to be? She already gave me the ring."
"Is that so?" asked Sasuke while taking a sip of his own tea. It wasn't long before he gave asmirk."Did you accept?"
"The ring or the proposal?" This time, his voice showed some human attributes.
"Both," said Lee. "Come on, share the wealth here."
"I obviously accepted, you guys," replied Naruto trying hard not to laugh, what other choice did he have, he loved Hinata. "You guys all know how much I love Hinata."
"We all know that," Neji stated knowingly. "If you accepted the engagement, what I want to know is what kind of ring you got for my little cousin."
"When did you start to have an interest in rings?" asked Shikamaru smirking noticeably.
"Especially someone else's wedding ring." Gaara added in the same manner.
"You are being really eccentric, captain," said Sasuke obviously mocking the captain part.
"Hey," justified the Hyuga genius with skill. "Hinata-sama is like my little sister, of course I want what is the best for her and the wedding ring is obviously a great illustration to show how much someone cares."
"True," replied Naruto. "What would you say, future brother-in-law, if I didn't buy her the ring yet?" Almost all of them made a sarcastic gasp.
"You haven't brought her the ring yet?" asked Lee in disbelief.
"And the girl proposed to you first?" Sasuke nearly shouted but decided to just raise his voice slightly.
"What kind of man are you?" finished Shikamaru.
"I just figured it out last night," Naruto reasoned calmly. "How can I buy her the ring if the offer was given to me so suddenly?"
"Why didn't you take Hinata to the ring shop to the next day?" asked Gaara crossing his arms with a smirk.
"If I did, I wouldn't be sitting here talking to you guys, now would I?"
"Hey, the ring's level of importance in your list is more important than all of us combined," said Neji with authority. "That's it, we are leaving."
"Where to?" asked Gaara narrowing his raccoon like eyes.
"To get the ring."
"You're not serious," declared Lee in much disappointment. "I was getting comfortable sitting here."
"I'm kidding, I'm kidding," Neji answered waving his hands a bit to tell the others it was only a joke. "I'm sure my future brother-in-law here wouldn't do anything to disappoint my little cousin now, would he?" When he finished, he flashed Naruto a silent death glare with very piercing lavender eyes. However, the Death Knight skillfully avoided his gaze. Hinata did it to him enough times in his life to make him learn a several tricks to slide through it, but Hinata's gazes were usually luring and attractive, it didn't mean Hinata was never upset with him.
"So," Sasuke stated collectively as he put down his cup of tea. "When's the big marriage ceremony?"
"Not any time soon, my friend," The dark assailant answered bluntly with a touch of quietness. "I need to get my responsibilities straight before any of that lifelong commitment events take place."
"True, but why don't you picture the fun after the marriage?" asked Neji with a grin. Naruto's now deactivated blue eyes widened hearing those words.
"What..."
"You know what I am talking about, Naruto-kun," Everyone else either chuckled or remained silent. However, everyone was actually interested in this subject. The kun suffix was obviously stressed to get more of the death assassin's attention, Naruto cringed at his insincere sincerity.
"You seem shocked, Naruto." Lee stated with a very knowing smile.
"Not really..."
"How long have you two been together?" asked Shikamaru.
"Quite long actually... I have known her for 11 years." Naruto replied emotionlessly. As a matter of fact, he felt like he was speaking useless information to them, it wasn't like they didn't know how long Naruto had first met her. They were best friends and now potentially good enough to become a married couple.
"You know enough about her?" asked Gaara also pretty curious on this subject. Naruto nodded. "Don't think strangely of me if I ask this next question, okay?"
"Just go and don't bother asking such troublesome things..." Shikamaru chirped in lazily.
"Hey, none of us will think of you any less, okay?" reminded Sasuke patting the former Sand nin on the shoulder. "Naruto here certainly won't mind, ne?"
"Are you still a virgin?" asked Gaara which made Naruto choke noticeably. That action told Gaara enough.
"Seriously now," said Shikamaru in quite the active voice. "You really haven't do it all the way yet?"
"I thought you should've done it by now," added the Uchiha kind of disappointed with amusement. "By the way how clingy Hinata could be, I really thought..."
"Be quiet," ordered the young assailant while coughing. "And why would I do such a vulgar act?" Naruto countered with a question.
"Hey," said Neji in a passive voice. "As far as I am concerned, making love isn't a dirty thing."
"I don't think so either," replied the dark assailant agreeing. "But don't you think we shouldn't abuse this right?"
"True," said the other three.
"You do love her right?" asked Lee with understanding. "Then I don't see the problem to it."
"But I came back nearly 2 weeks ago... Also, the last time we were together was when we were 13, do you think that Neji would let me live if he found out that her cousin was no longer a virgin at that age? We were 13 back then."
"But why didn't you when you came back, even as Aegis?" questioned Gaara. "Hey, you are good looking, strong, tall, courageous, definitely sympathetic and understanding... That's something all ladies want."
"Too bad you aren't a lady, eh?" teased Lee smiling with mischief.
"Be quiet, human."
"Like you're not?" Neji stated. When Gaara gave him that bored look, the Hyuga male looked away slightly regretting his previous words.
"But he was Aegis to Hinata," reminded Shikamaru.
"Right, I nearly forgot..." Gaara said while putting his hand on his chin for support.
"So, do you want her?" asked Sasuke with a smile, a devious smile to be precise. Naruto eyed his friend closely, when have they all become so... open to this topic? They were guys, it wasn't something that was unavoidable anyway for Naruto knew this was something he would talk about sooner or later. Talking to these guys may help him in terms of how he should proceed with Hinata.
"Want? What do you think I am? A hungry brute who can't live without the process of making love?" countered Naruto rather defensively. "Do you want Sakura-chan then, Sasuke?"
"I will be honest with you, yes, I really love Sakura and I want to make her happy."
"I'll take that you want her." Sasuke nodded sincerely, there was no use in lying since he really loved her. What took Naruto by surprise was how these people took it so well and answered his questions so bluntly. Despite that, they weren't perverted fools who took advantage of their other half, they loved them enough to take things to the next stage while Naruto still preferred the corner in the party.
"What about you, Gaara?" questioned the assailant narrowing his eyes even more with seriousness. Being Rin's older brother, Naruto did protect her a lot but of course never overstepping his bounds of being a possible intruder in her personal life. "Did you happen to make love with my even dearer sister?"
"Not yet..." said Gaara with a visible shade of crimson. "But Rin wants me to sometime soon..."
"Is she..." whispered Shikamaru. "Sort of seduces you a bit... and half teases you... and..."
"Yes," replied Gaara nodding quickly signaling to the jounin that no more words were needed. "She's really good at that. Naruto, it must've been your girlfriend that taught her to be so bold."
"No, Rin-chan was always this bold," Naruto stated with a kind smile. "You got to be proud that she can even make a guy like me love her so much as a big brother."
"What about you, Shikamaru?" asked Neji. "How are things between you and Ino?"
"Nothing much..." lied the lazy chunnin with a yawn. "She has been Shikamaru this, Shikamaru that... She always wants to be with me and never wanting me to leave her side for even a second."
"Hey, if she's so demanding that means she cares about you a lot." Lee explained in an understanding manner.
"I guess so, I do also want to know everything that happened to her whether her day was good or bad. Of course, being me, I don't do it so directly but she knows that I care too."
"That's great to hear," said Naruto. "What about you, Neji?" When Neji heard his name being stressed out by the demon youth, his lips turned into a very noticeable grin.
"I'll be straight and to the point," The Hyuga male began with a cough. "I am no longer a virgin." All the other spat out the tea that were in their mouth immediately, coughing heavily afterward.
"What?!" The Uchiha nearly gasped after his loud enough exasperated tone. "You... you..."
"That's right, I made love to Tenten," stated Neji rather somewhat prepared for that kind of outburst. Lee was stunned and eyes were wide. Gaara and Shikamaru's eyes were twitching and their faces were a bit flushed. Sasuke was just... astonished, not in a very positive way of course. Lastly, the Death Knight was simply just eyeing the Hyuga with a suspicious stare, he wanted to know what was the meaning of his statement underneath.
"How was it then?" asked the assailant rather amused.
"It was all good, friends," stated Neji patting on Naruto's shoulder. "You should be doing things by your instincts, Naruto, then you would finally understand that there are good things in this world."
"Hey, I know there are good things in this life,"
"Then what is considered good to you?"
"Hinata."
"Then would you do things to make her happy?"
"Of course, Neji. Isn't that what you want to do for Tenten?"
"It's the same thing," said Neji. "But do you know what Hinata-sama wants the most in this world?"
"C'mon," Lee butted in. "We all know what Hinata really wants already."
"Of course we know," said Sasuke. "But the important thing is if Naruto knows, right?"
"I don't know..." said Naruto. "I suppose Hinata-chan wants me to marry her and be by her side forever. I also want her to be my faithful wife."
"Ah," said Gaara now very interested. "But is there something else that you may be missing?"
"You all know Hinata-sama loves you more than anything this world could offer, right?" asked Neji.
"And eventually, both people in the relationship would want the same thing." Shikamaru added with a grin.
"I know what you guys are saying," said Naruto sighing, but his sighs held no emotions whatsoever. "But I am not ready yet."
"And why not?" questioned the Uchiha snorting. "You two have known each other for like forever already. Now you two are in love, why not go for it."
"There's nothing to fear about the demonic corruption, Naruto," said Gaara understandingly, this was something that he should really tell the young Death Knight. "I seriously doubt anything is going to happen to Hinata even if you go for it?"
"How would you know?" asked Naruto rather coldly for once, to his friends at least.
"Rin doesn't care about that, she said that she wouldn't allow me to live a life of restrictions because of that thing deep within myself. I simply wouldn't allow something like that to ruin my life completely."
"Yeah," Lee declared enthusiastically with a trademark smile but without the thumbs up, he would only do that when it was really needed. At a topic like this, he pictured that it would look pretty foolish. "You should take Gaara's actions as a precedent for yourself!"
"I'm sure Hinata doesn't care about your demonic blood either," Shikamaru recalled. "She does love you for who you are, not to mention that she didn't abandon you when you told her. I'm sure she'll want you to come through."
"I know," whispered the demon hunter. "But..."
"Making love is a way of showing your love to that person," said Neji. "Because there will only be that one special person in this world who you would want to share your body with. In your case, everyone and I can make you a bet that Hinata-sama feels the same way. There is nothing to be afraid of."
"When have you become such a love expert?" Sasuke said in a twitting voice.
"Hey, my words do have their logic."
"Fair enough."
"My final words to you, Naruto. Just think about it, okay? It pains me to have seen Hinata-sama this down for over 3 years, she had been waiting for you to return so desperately. Now that you are back, I don't think that you should make her wait any longer than needed. Put it into consideration, okay?" After that sentence, Neji gave a friend grip on Naruto's shoulder for reassurance. "Hinata-sama would never mind about your heritage, she just wants you to be happy and enjoy this vicious reality as much as you possible can." The Death Knight gave him a nod in acknowledgement with a smile. Why would he start building barriers to isolate himself from Hinata when the girl was assembling a bridge to cross over? Despite how long it make take for her to arrive completely, he will prepare himself fully when she did. Soon afterwards, the entire gang made a several orders of alcohol related beverages and readied themselves to have a good time. Naruto may have been overall silent during the entire course of his celebration but his heart deep down was quite alive.
(Meanwhile with the girls)
Everyone was in the most delighted mood that current late morning, just nothing could possibly spoil what they were feeling inside. As the five young ladies entered the café, the male customers couldn't stop themselves but to stare at them with absolute astonishment. They were typical perverts indeed. It was human desires, at least for men, to gawk to a certain extent when they witness a beautiful girl. What would their reaction be if it were 5 of them? Thrilling would be a good word. Some men would take a good glimpse and then revert their attention back to whatever they were doing. However, there were just others would literally drool when they see unbelievingly attractive young women, Rin always had a solution to deal with these creeps. First, it would be the sharp and deadly silent glare. Next, it would be one of those devilish smiles that Naruto frequently used before his victims would be torn to shreds. And lastly, if the pathetic perverts still didn't get the deadly message because they were too drawn by their beautiful visages, of course since they were too blind, Rin would simply take out her katana and show them the blade of the sharp weapon. By any chance, if the targeted audience still didn't get that threatening message because their wits were diseased, drastic action must be acted. For obvious reasons, it wasn't a sight that one would want to be in for this girl never showed mercy.
When the waiter addressed them to their designated tables, Hinata thanked him audibly for he wasn't acting like the other customers that were present. The Hyuga girl assumed that if the workers had the same attitude while on duty, their jobs would be forcefully terminated very soon for these inappropriate actions. It didn't take too long for the girls to pick what they wanted to drink, they usually picked the same thing unless it was an important occasion. As soon as they placed their orders, the girls began their discussion towards their feelings about Naruto's return. It happened so suddenly. Despite that, all of them were indeed excited, there was just so much to talk about.
"Okay," said Tenten gathering everyone's attention immediately. "Let's get straight to the important stuff."
"Agreed." Ino stated as she turned to Hinata with a visible grin. "So, looks like the little kitten has got her mate back. Oh, I am so happy!"
"How do you feel, don't you just want to kiss him all night and do stuff together?" asked Sakura happily.
"I do," said Hinata blushing a bit. "I really did miss him..."
"Don't you guys think ni-san is being a bit less 'attached' today?" asked Rin to the group. The other girls gave a confused look at Rin. Hinata, on the other hand, understood what Rin meant immediately.
"Rin-san," Sakura called. "What do you mean?"
"He seemed awfully more quiet than before... as if something is still raging in his mind."
"I think Naruto-kun is still a bit troubled about the sudden marriage issue." Hinata explained. "I still think father gave out the proposal a little bit early since things were just finally getting back on track..."
"And this thing sort of served a sinker, ne?" Ino questioned a bit sadly. The Hyuga merely nodded.
"I'm sure Naruto wouldn't allow that to stop him from continuing," said Tenten with a smile. "What was his decision then?"
"He agreed to the engagement earlier today," said Hinata with a slight smile. "It's good that he finally got out of his depression and decided to take steps forward to put aside his difference as a demon."
"He still fears it, doesn't he?" asked Ino with genuine concern.
"He doesn't fear it..." Hinata corrected. "Naruto just doesn't want it to hurt me."
"I'm sure Naruto-ni-chan wouldn't allow it to hurt you in any possible way..." reassured Sakura in a very sisterly supportive voice.
"I know he wouldn't."
"But he still needs to believe in himself more, right?" asked Rin. Sadly enough, Hinata had to agree. Despite how much she told him that his blood wasn't something that he should be worried about, Naruto still had trouble with it. Who could blame him though? Demonic objects or essence otherwise wasn't something that anyone should underestimate for their effects could be fatal. However, Kyubi never seemed to be the demon that everyone despised, the Hyuga girl just couldn't understand why such fools would believe such a thing that Kyubi, the demon master of her lover, would be an engine of mass destruction. Hinata knew Kyubi wouldn't kill people because she was no longer like that but Hinata certainly worried about Naruto.
Her wits told her that Naruto's hands were stained with blood, too much blood. As far as anyone was concerned, killing was one of those things that were ranked at the top of the assailant's favorite list. Of course, the Death Knight wouldn't just kill somebody just for the sheer fun of it, that would be immoral and pangs of regret will be there plastered on his face for his conscience and mind was indeed powerful. Despite that, Naruto certainly enjoyed the course of action of giving death, that devious and possibly even dark smile that he would have was something even Hinata felt uncomfortable with. She remembered when Naruto fought those guards a several years back, not only that he beat them to the ground without any signs of mercy, the dark assailant would use both heart crushing and mind confusion words to make the person want to commit suicide for whatever reason available. Guilt for being too weak, being useless, fear and a lot more. If Sakura didn't slap him to get out of that addicting trance, there would've been a case of death and it wasn't something that Hinata or Sakura wanted to deal with.
"Hinata," called Tenten in a worried tone. "Are you okay?" Hearing her name being called, the Hyuga girl's mind quickly jolted back to existence. Obviously, it was rather an interrupted fashion. As she blinked her eyes twice, she noticed that the other girls were watching her in a somewhat uncomfortable way in Hinata's opinion. The only conclusion that the heiress could muster at the moment was that she must've dozed off.
"Yeah, I'm fine..." said Hinata trying to be as convincing as she could.
"Were you thinking about Naruto just now?" asked Ino with a grin.
"I was... somewhat worried about him..."
"Don't be," stated Rin in a supportive tone. "Ni-san would never want you to worry about him. Besides, I heard earlier from Neji that you two are engaged right?" Those words brought everyone's mood back to happiness and excitement. In fact, they nearly forgot about it.
"Yeah, father made a proposal to him last night."
"What did he say?" asked Sakura nearly dying at the response. "C'mon, share the wealth here!"
"He must've said yes," Tenten declared confidently. "There is absolutely no way that Naruto could resist such an offer to marry the girl that he loves so deeply."
"I don't know," said Ino doubtfully. "Naruto never seemed like the kind of person who show that much emotion towards that kind of thing..."
"C'mon, Ino!" Sakura nearly shouted. "It's his marriage with his girl! He has to accept it, there is no possible reason why he wouldn't. Hinata and ni-chan, the perfect couple for another and there is nothing you can do to change that fact."
"I'm not saying that..."
"I say that ni-san must've declined," Rin spoke in a very serious voice. "No mistake about it." Tenten, Sakura and Ino eyed the Kamishiro girl suspiciously, how could she say something like that at that offer? Anyone in the right mind would know what the appropriate response would be, and 'No' wasn't the preferred answer. However, Hinata's face sure proved otherwise. "Hinata, am I right?"
"Yeah," Hinata replied with a nod. "Naruto-kun didn't accept."
"What?!" shouted Sakura angrily with real rage. "How could Naruto-ni-chan not accept? I am going to kill him for doing something that stupid! Why didn't you kill him, Hinata? If you're not, I am going to!"
"Yeah, what kind of insensitive jerk was he rejecting an engagement proposal?" added Tenten with equal fury.
"And did he decline it right in front of your face?" finished Ino demanding for an answer.
"He was next to me..." answered the heiress timidly, she wasn't accustomed to this many people yelling at her before. "You can consider that right in my face..."
"Why didn't you punch him!" questioned the pink hair young lady in disbelief.
"If Neji did that... I would be sad..." said Tenten.
"What did you do then?" asked Ino. Rin was sure enjoying this, she was a lady of few words but this was certainly interesting. "Please tell me that you did something."
"I chased after him and demanded for an answer," Hinata explained.
"What did he say?" asked Rin, she was always attentive at Naruto's careful actions. If a word described Rin well, precedent would be the word for she was a very similar replica of Naruto. Only that she was a cute, beautiful and sincere girl and she contains more emotions than her older brother. Like Naruto, the Kamishiro girl was pretty quiet herself but definitely showed human qualities.
"He reasoned that it was too sudden," said Hinata in a tone that was nothing close to being depressed. "I think that's true too, Naruto-kun just came back less than 2 weeks and suddenly the issue of marriage came up like right off the bat, it kind of worried him."
"Only reasonable," Rin concurred. "Was he troubled then?"
"Yeah, he was... I have never seen him so lost before."
"So?" questioned Sakura still with anger in her voice. "Does it matter how he feels? He didn't want to marry you, that's practically a sin! Sin, I tell you! Hinata, you are the ideal woman for him and damn, he's such an idiot to reject you!"
"When I see him again..." declared the blond hair girl with twitching hands ready to strangle anything in her path. "I'll serve justice for you..."
"No, don't do that," pleaded the Hyuga girl trying to calm down her friends. "Naruto-kun didn't do anything wrong!"
"You call not marrying his Hyuga Hinata-chan correct?" questioned Tenten.
"We are still engaged," reasoned the Hyuga heiress firmly but half timidly. "Naruto-kun agreed to the engagement this morning..."
"Really?" asked three of the girls, their moods changed drastically. To be precise, it was similar to a 180-degree change. Rin was certainly shocked at their randomness, despite how many times she witnessed this, she was still surprised but of course she wouldn't admit it out loud.
"If he agreed, what kind of ring did you give him?" Ino asked with much enthusiasm of pure thrill.
"More importantly, what did he give you," added Sakura.
"I am more interested in what you gave ni-san, Hinata," Rin called with a very interested smile. The female anbu was never a big fanatic for jewelry of any sort, it was just she never cared that much for it when she was young and also had no time to be obsessed with these things. However, the young Kamishiro girl always had something to admire and that was her big brother.
"Father gave me an very glittering emerald ring that is also forged with very clear platinum along with gold linings," replied Hinata with a very gentle smile. "It was beautiful."
"Emerald?" asked Tenten curiously. "Why that? Why not a diamond ring, I would like that."
"I don't think ni-chan would like diamonds that much," said Sakura looking at Rin to hear her response.
"Yeah," Rin said with agreement. "Diamonds aren't Naruto-ni-san's thing. I suppose the emerald is the best choice since it resembles his eyes. His eyes are like nearly permanently teal after all."
"It does suit him best," said the Hyuga girl.
"What do you intend to do now, Hinata?" asked Ino quite randomly. "Now that you're engaged and all."
"What do you mean, Ino-chan?" asked the Hyuga heiress innocently, she still didn't grasp what her friend was trying to say. Once she noticed that 'grin' on Ino's face, Hinata caught her words immediately. "You mean that?"
"Yes, you know exactly what I mean, girl. When are you going to give him the proper treatment?"
"I don't know..." Hinata replied shyly with a half crimson face, she wasn't all that embarrassed about it because it was what she wanted, she wanted him and only him. "He is really skillful..."
"In terms of what?" asked Sakura also carrying that evil smirk on her visage.
"Running away, avoiding it and those things that wouldn't allow me to pin him down completely..."
"Are you getting edgy?" teased Tenten.
"And do you just want to pounce on him and kiss him?" added Sakura.
"And just rip his clothes apart?" concluded Ino with the same tempting tone as Sakura. Rin simply grinned at all their words, she would've said something as well but her mind told her not to. She had the same problem as Hinata, her own desires and lust were on a verge of ignition with Gaara, even she wanted to control it well since her hormones these days were taking over her body and mind. At a lot of times when she was alone with the red head, she would feel and know that she was quite desperate and very seducing to get what she wanted.
"I want to do all these things..." admitted Hinata not very willingly since this was her Shadow, a terminology in the Jungian psychology. The Shadow was an archetype, this word was main disputable issue of the Jungian psychology. An archetype was using something like a feeling or urge and put it in a physical thing whether living or not. The perfect and ideal universal archetype would be a father and mother. Let's use mother, what kind of words would describe a mother? Caring, loving, sincere, honest, mean, irritating, compassionate, understanding etc. How did these words come up? Because that's what normal mothers work and show in our lives, during our course of living, we have made the conscious decision on viewing how a mother should be. So when we are asked to picture the feeling of sincerity, understanding and care, the figure of the mother would automatically pop into our heads and we would say that a mother demonstrates all the qualities.
The Shadow contained the best and worst of a person and what Hinata wanted to hide, if one no longer had a Conscious to control their Shadow's desire and wants, who knew what kind of things the individual would do. In other words, not only would it be unpredictable, it would be quite terrifying. In Hinata's case, if her Shadow was on a verge of free will, the young Death Knight would very most likely to suffer a case of rape.
"But you just don't know where his weak spot is, right?" asked Ino cuddling closer to her good friend. By this time, everyone already crowded around the young heiress to get some good gold out of this situation. When this conversation was done, the girls were going to determine to give a very pleasant surprise to the guys. In Naruto and Gaara's case, it would be hell arriving from the dead.
"If only I knew... then Naruto-kun would be mine..."
"After all these years, you still haven't figured out yet?" asked Sakura.
"Ni-san is never a person who reveal a lot of his weaknesses," explained the female anbu with a grin. "Of course, despite being a human... or rather demon... he still has plenty of qualities and attitudes that could be improved. However, his logic and caring are never improper..."
"Do you know when Naruto is the most vulnerable?" Tenten asked Rin hoping for an answer since Rin knew Naruto best during their childhood years. The Kamishiro girl thought about it for a while until a mischievous smirk curved on her lips. "Well?"
"I wouldn't say it's the absolute vulnerable but Naruto-ni-san does intend to be quite lenient when he reads."
"He does?" asked Hinata not believing this. "He really is like that when he reads his novels?"
"Yeah," answered Rin. "Nobody really notices this since people do intend not to disturb him when he reads, you know, privacy issues. However, those are the moments that he is calm and peaceful and he does allow things to slide."
"Give us a good example, Rin-san," stated Sakura needing a good precedent.
"Well, Naruto-ni-san always preferred to be alone when he was a kid," explained Rin in a collective tone trying to remember valuable memories. "I'll say this, he doesn't like company when he sleeps and prefers to isolate himself from Jiraiya-sensei and myself. I always wanted to stay by his side to be a good baby sister so I usually ask him if he wanted me to sleep next to him. When he's often in his everyday mood, he often says no. But when he reads... I don't know, there was always this calm aura of peacefulness around him that makes him more considerate and shows more of his human side, or rather qualities of a normal little boy in other words. He would smile at me and hug me before I sleep while he continues to read..." The girl then blushed a slight fuchsia before continued. "A lot of times he would even give me a kiss..."
"You sure loved Naruto when you were a kid, Rin," Tenten cooed playfully at the anbu.
"So what you're saying is..." said Ino now beginning to put the pieces together with realization.
"Everything goes when he's reading... like he's more open..." Sakura stated thinking of the possibilities.
"He'll just allow the things he like to surface when he reads... so I can finally catch his full attention," Hinata said with glittering eyes of victory and success. "All I have to do is to seduce him correctly during our... private moments... and we can finally..." The Hyuga girl couldn't even finish her statement and flushed immediately. This was a huge step in achieving her longed possession, her sexual desires for the dark assailant. Despite what Rin said, the girl wanted to try it out for herself, evidence was the most important factor and words could persuade one so far since solid proof held the most power. As the girls took a sip of their drinks, the back of Hinata's mind was filled with all the fun she could have with her Naruto-kun when his defenses were down. To make sure they won't repair during their happy moments, she would make sure they were down for good that night. Just thinking about it made her body feel excited, the Death Knight would have a pretty immense surprise waiting for him in the very, very near future. However, she will always do what's best for Naruto, she will proceed kindly because she had very clear knowledge of how sensitive Naruto was towards his bloodstained heritage. Never have the desire to meet her own needs first, always consider the other person ahead of time. That was what she learned from Naruto for that was how he always thought of her.
(Meanwhile in another district of town...)
"I can't believe I scored the jackpot today, ne, Akamaru?" asked Kiba as he leaped off the rooftops to land on the next building in a sprinting speed. His companion, Akamaru, barked cutely to respond. "Wait until I find Shino and tell him that the demon is still alive and I finally will have my revenge... How dare that Naruto suddenly just comes back and steals Hinata-chan away from me when I have been trying to court her for over 3 years..."
Over these years, Hinata had matured greatly and became a very attractive and beautiful young lady, it wasn't surprising that she attracted a very high percentage of young men in Konoha when everyone knew that she was single. Sakura, Ino, Tenten, Rin, Temari (Who returned to the Sand for the time being) and Hinata were Konoha's top beauties without a doubt even though none of them were that proud of their looks and even considered themselves 'The Female Idols' for men to drool at. Amongst all of them, Hinata was the only girl that was single since almost everyone knew her faithful boyfriend was considered perished after a tragic mission. It wasn't all out stunning or even shocking to see a lot of males trying to impress the Hyuga girl to accept them as her new boyfriend. Being Hinata, she kindly refused whoever had the courage to ask her, she never revolved to any sort of temperamental issues or arguments. Her kindness attracted even more men for it was something rare these days.
Her closest friends such as Lee, Shino, Chouji would never even try to impress her since her heart was only loyal to Naruto. As long as Nightshadow, Naruto's faithful runeblade, remained in existence, her heart would never change. They tried their best to support Hinata during her toughest times, and indeed they found it rewarding when they would see her smile again. However, there were always those people who pointlessly refuse to give up even after knowing there were some things that can't be changed within a person. Kiba was definitely someone that could be placed in that category for he believed that he had what it takes to touch the Hyuga girl's heart and make her his. In truth, Kiba had to be Hinata's number one fanboy indeed and he was someone who refused to give up no matter what the cost, to an extent that would be a noble quality but in this case, it was just a bother.
For 3 years, Kiba had been doing everything he could to impress the adorable and sweet Hyuga heiress. Hinata would still smile and reject the offer kindly but deep down in her heart she would be in sheer fury and frustration. She had no interest in Kiba. Better yet, it wasn't like he didn't know what she felt about Naruto and how she would wait until he returned to her, however, his efforts just refused to cease. For obvious reasons, Kiba sure felt dejected when he gained no result after 3 years of hard work, pointless and meaningless hard work to be accurate but he would never believe that kind of nonsense, he did really try nonetheless. When the Hidden-nin Aegis appeared in Hinata's life less than 2 weeks ago, Kiba couldn't control his own rage towards this stranger. Not only that he had the right and chance to live under the same roof as Hinata, they became very good friends.
Aegis, in Kiba's eyes, was certainly a very good looking and attractive person in terms of physical, emotional and mental features. When he witnessed the moments where Hinata would smile very brightly at Aegis, the jealousy level in his blood would rise. Hinata never smiled at him like that for crying to the heavens! He had been trying to show his good side to the Hyuga girl for over 3 years and suddenly this stranger just magically appears out of 'who knows where' and makes her do something that he was dying to see for ages. Unfortunately, she wasn't doing it to him, it was for this nobody named Aegis! His blood simply boiled even thinking of that name.
Sure, Aegis was good looking, charming and certainly understanding. Yes, despite how much Kiba envied or possibly despised him, he had to agree that Aegis was very understanding and certainly earned a lot of trust within the Hyuga household. Aegis would not only make Hinata smile, he could make her laugh, make her hold his hand without even giving her a hint or having the intention of wanting it, he could make her hug him since Aegis had the ability to speak words of true wisdom. Oh, how Kiba died to be in Aegis' shoes. In addition, Hinata's sister Hanabi clearly enjoyed the Hidden-nin's company and Kiba witnessed it himself when Aegis took the role to take care of her for one of the afternoons. The little girl loved him (sibling like obviously), and her positive feelings and trust towards Aegis certainly led way of more trust between the household members, mainly Neji and Hiashi. To put it in easier terms, Aegis obtained everything Kiba wanted in a matter of days where Kiba took years and still achieved absolutely nothing.
Hatred was something that developed within the beast boy's mind, it was jealousy at first now it was raw hate. That day when he stalked the Hidden-nin to achieve some information from him, revenge was also consumed and remained in his hated mind. Aegis made a fool out of him that fateful day, he would never forget it. What ticked Kiba off even more was that Aegis was fooling him at his own game, like he was some kind of idiot... No, Kiba felt like he was the idiot, he fell for it believing he was holding the advantage. Furthermore, the Hidden-nin was strong, Akamaru and himself wasn't able to take him down. If Kiba remembered correctly, he wasn't able to even make a scratch and in moments, he was pummeled to the ground unconscious. What a humiliating defeat that was, hell, he was beaten by a nobody, he just made himself an unrecoverable scar in the course of his life. Kiba's pride and confidence were flushed down the drain in one battle, he never lost this much in one fight. Aegis won Hinata's heart, he made good relations with Hanabi, earned the Hyuga family's trust and the most painful thing was that Aegis kicked Kiba's ass and he made it burn. To make it worse, he did it effortlessly.
Vengeance, Kiba demanded vengeance to satisfy the sheer fury he had deep in his mind. This was not fair! After thinking of many possible ways of planning his dull revenge, it was then when the heavens blessed him with such an opportunity. Earlier this morning, a message from Tsunade came to his home and it required him to meet at the old academy where he graduated from to become an official genin. Seeing that this was a direct order from the Hokage, Kiba had no reason not to attend. For leaving the house late, Kiba didn't arrive at the academy until a bit later but he certainly witnessed the scene where that hated Hidden-nin Aegis was on the ground pinned by Tenten, Sakura and Ino. For obvious reasons, he didn't know what was going on at that moment and it would just be too awkward to just interlude like that. This was one of the times where his wits took over instead of his usual brashness, he did what a shinobi should do, he hid in a very hidden spot and continued his spying from there. Fortunately, none of them sensed him since all their attention was towards another during their happy moment. However, it was sure lucky for him when Sakura called Aegis Naruto-ni-chan.
Aegis was Naruto, everything was finally beginning to make sense. No wonder why Hinata had such a liking towards Aegis, she was simply acting on her own intuition and it proved correct. Naruto was alive, Hinata was happy, everyone in that gathering was happy but Kiba sure felt no such thing. He should be glad that the long lost Death Knight returned at long last, right? No. Hatred continued to roam in his heart and rage took the better of him once again. In fact, it was that Aegis was Naruto made the beast master grew more furious. How dare Naruto take Hinata from him after missing these 3 years? How could he do such a thing after hurting her this badly? Naruto didn't deserve Hinata, he should and he had every right to believe that. Hinata should be his, after 3 years of courting, or attempting courting, Hinata's heart should change and when he saw no signs of success, frustration continued to build up in his heart.
Naruto was always a nobody to him, yes, even when he mysteriously entered the classroom that day on the genin exam. He defeated Sasuke, and now the Uchiha was his good friend. Hinata liked him the first day he entered, Sakura did the same and now they were as close as brothers and sisters. Success was budding everywhere he went, why can't Kiba have the same thing? And yet, this dark, cold, silent guy torn him apart as clear as day. Vengeance, that was the only thing that could ease any anger within his heart. It was then when his intelligence kicked in at the back of his mind. Naruto was a demon, he knew that for Hinata told them at his funeral. Also, it made him realize that why the villagers hated Naruto, they feared the demon deep inside. Without knowing, a sinister plan developed in the beast master's head as if hell listened to his plea, it was flawless like the darkest devils forged it himself, it was so devious and it would be the Death Knight's downfall. This would be the perfect revenge, it would be both physical and emotional torture and Kiba ensured that it would be sweet. If there were those who accepted the assailant, there will be those who would reject him. All Kiba required to do now was to find those people who hate and despise Naruto. Soon, everything would be set, Kiba ensured the worst was yet to come... Revenge was certainly sweet indeed...
(That current evening)
The demon hunter returned to his old apartment that evening after spending the entire day with his guy friends, he had to admit that it was quite fun talking about the issues of love in a very gentleman like way. It certainly wasn't the most sophisticated talk but Naruto didn't find their words sick at all. He learned quite a lot talking with them, the words were certainly powerful to influence his thinking in an another view. If the guys were all trash talking with like "Just fuck her and get it over with!" or "Don't you just want to have sex and mound that sexy chick with the boobs?" Naruto certainly would believe his friends were officially perverts who didn't have the basic skill to control their sexual desires, or even have the simple intelligence to view the course of making love was an intimate and deep sign of affection. Everyone matured indeed, a weak but genuine smile reached his lips when he sat down in his room where his soft futon was to take out his psychology guide and novel Love and Death Paradise and read. After twenty minutes of silent reading, a figure suddenly appeared in a Blink.
"Hello," she said sweetly at Naruto with the most adorable smile on her lips. The dark assailant clearly knew who it was by her voice.
"Hello, Hinata-chan," said Naruto lowering his book as she kneeled down to his level to give him a kiss on the cheek. "How did you know that I was here?"
"Neji-ni-san told me that you wanted to check out your old place after you left the bar," explained the Byakugan user smiling while putting her arms around his shoulder to give a small embrace. "You were suppose to meet together at the Town Square with them so all of us would not separate."
"Sorry, Hina-chan," replied the demon hunter in a stoic voice as he kissed her gently on the lips. "I just had enough social events for the day, I need to have some time alone as well."
"I understand," she stated considerately. "What did you guys talk about though?" Hinata was trying not to blush remembering what they talked about earlier, she couldn't crack in front of him now.
"We mentioned our engagement, and your older cousin practically commanded me to buy you a good wedding ring."
"Commanded? I'll tell Neji-ni-san not to go too far..."
"It's okay, he was just trying to tell me to do what's best for you, you are very important to him after all."
"You are too kind, Naruto-kun," Hinata cooed in his ear in a gentle voice. Naruto grinned hearing her words, those heart melting words of hers were one of the only things that could make him smile so freely.
"Speaking of which, when do you want to get your ring?" asked the Death Knight at random.
"It doesn't matter, whenever you have the time is fine with me. We aren't that hurried to get married."
"Still, what kind of ring do you want?"
"I'll be happy if you chose anything for me, Naruto-kun. Don't trouble yourself with these things too much."
"But this is your wedding ring," reasoned the assailant. "I want to make it very special, the absolute most precious and special object that I, your fiancé, would give you." At that moment, she encircled her arms around him fully and positioned herself in front of him to give him a very warm hug. Naruto was certainly surprised at this but didn't deny that it felt secure and right. His instincts told him to hug her back. In a matter of seconds, his arms found a way around her waist and pulled her in closer. "Hinata-chan..."
"I would love anything that you give me if it's with all your heart, Naruto-kun," said Hinata very softly and divinely like an angel coming down from the skies above. "I know you would pour out all your efforts for me no matter what. Even if you try to do a poor job, I know you would never do that because you love me... and I love you just the same way." The assailant smiled in a touched way before holding her more passionately.
"Thank you for everything, Hinata-chan," whispered Naruto silently in her ear. "I thank you."
"No need to thank me, Naruto-kun," she said as she gently kissed him on the cheek. "I love you."
"I love you too."
"Are you hungry?" asked Hinata caressing his cheek with her own smooth and gentle hands.
"Not really," replied the assailant showing no interest in food. "I am not hungry."
"I know you haven't ate anything all day," reasoned the Hyuga girl. "Are you sure you don't want to have anything? How about ramen?"
"I'll be fine, Hinata-chan and besides, I don't really want to have that stuff these days. With you, I want it to be special and I highly doubt that ramen would make things more... intriguing. Wait, are you hungry, Hina-chan?" The Hyuga girl's cheeks turned a tad more timid crimson, Naruto was always so sharp.
"A little..." she sheepishly replied.
"I'm sorry," he said getting up from his futon. "I didn't know you were hungry, don't worry, I'll fix you something good."
"There isn't any food here in this place anymore," she explained halting him by pulling him back by the arm. "No one has lived here for over 3 years, Rin-san and I frequently come over here to clean this place up but we never store food here." The Death Knight frowned hearing that, but that wouldn't stop him from keeping Hinata hungry for much longer.
"I'll take you out then," he suggested right off the bat. "Where do you want to go?"
"It's okay," said Hinata shaking her head. "I don't need to eat yet..."
"You're a growing girl," argued Naruto. "I don't want to see my girlfriend suffer from hunger... And also..." Before he finished, Hinata's lips made contact with his to give him a deep kiss. His cerulean eyes went wide, this was surely something that took him off guard. Her caring arms circled around his neck to pull him in to deepen the kiss further, her tongue was on silent pursuit to find his, it was a battle of desperation of air. Seeing Hinata so forward, the Death Knight easily fell in to this treatment and began to enjoy every bit of it. Of course, he wanted to have some amusement as well, he couldn't have Hinata steal all the fun now can he. When her tongue made entry into his mouth, the assailant knew his lover fell into a trap. He darted his immediately at hers and literally sucked on it to taste her. This time around, Hinata's closed eyes opened up at that gentle aggressiveness, despite how this wasn't something that Naruto preferred to do, she liked it a lot and she didn't want it to stop. Pleasurable feelings flooded through their system, her hormones (not his) were boiling with hidden lust, and her Shadow definitely wanted out.
Without giving any warnings, the Hyuga girl began to lean on him forcing him to fall back onto the futon with her lying on top of him still engaged in that kiss. It was then when his arms and hands began to play at her sides giving her senses a great deal of pleasure and comfort. She loved his touch and to reward him, she kissed him with more emotions of love. An unknown lust purged into her mind and her actions certainly took the better of her. Despite how desperate she was longing for this moment to arrive, her movements were graceful and charming, Naruto didn't even notice her sudden intentions for it was nothing close to wild. As soon as one of them was out of breath, Naruto smiled at Hinata who was showing signs of tiredness but that blush on her face covered every other emotions, she was so gorgeous in his eyes.
"You were amazing, Hinata-chan," said Naruto with his own charm. "I guess you weren't hungry for food after all, ne?" The Hyuga girl only gave a heart-melting smile in return before kissing him on the cheek again without a single word escaping from her lips. When she did so, she made sure her tongue brushed against his surprisingly smooth skin to give him much sensation of pleasure. Naruto grinned, but he sure felt puzzled when her hand held his and led it to somewhere. For clear reasons, his expression turned to pure shock when she placed his hand on her blouse. To be specific, her breast area. Being Naruto, he wanted to jerk his hand away from that woman's forbidden area as soon as he could. As he attempted to pull away, he silently gulped when her grip held his hand right there to feel her softness, a blush came across Naruto's face immediately, he couldn't believe how comfortable it felt. Shaking in a panicking way in his head, this was not the way to think of her, Hinata was his girlfriend and not someone he should be taking advantage of! However, when he saw the knowing and yet alluring grin forming a curve upward, it was then when the real worries rushed in similarly to a cleansing flood.
"Hinata-chan..."
"Please don't hesitate, Naruto-kun," she said dreamily with a knowing smile. "Please feel comfortable..."
"I rather not touch..." With a small hand movement, Hinata moved his hand to one of the buttons on her blouse. Using a bit of touch, she skillfully made his hand to unbutton that button. This not only revealed the cleavage that was trapped behind that thin clothing, it also made enough room for his hand to slide in to feel her skin. Without any signs of hesitation, she guided his hand in and placed it so it was holding one of her breasts. Naruto's expression changed drastically, from panic to fear, fear of giving into his own Shadow. He was a living being, he had his own desires that he tried hard to fight against and tame it. Currently, Hinata was forcing his wants to be flushed out and in Naruto's perspective, she was doing it very effectively.
"How do you feel?" she asked while positioning herself closer to him with a smile.
"You're not wearing..." The Death Knight choked out with much difficulty due to anxiety.
"I know," she stated boldly smiling happily. "I didn't think that I would need one today, that would get in the way..." No way, he thought, Hinata wasn't even wearing a bra, that meant the only separation from seeing her full cleavage was that indigo blouse that she was wearing. All Naruto had to do was move his hand up with a bit of force and the next series of buttons would pop apart, he was that close to see it, to see his future wife fully. Temptations of lust roam around his head in a hurricane manner, a swift upward movement would start things in a new light. That would be able to finally satisfy his longed control desires and also complete Hinata's longings. However, his mind failed to agree again for his godly self control claimed victorious in his decision, he needed to save it for the right moment and it wasn't now. Despite that, he was sure at that instant that he would love her twins, they were soft, lustrous, attracting and so Hinata. As he began to feather her delicate and full flesh with his hand, Hinata smiled when her Naruto began to send enjoyable impulses to her body, he was just so loving to her and caring to all those he truly respected. After a time, they began to kiss another again. This time, they were very gentle.
"You are so wonderful, Hinata-chan," stated the assailant wholeheartedly as he used his other arm to pull her into another loving embrace. The girl simply smiled warmly with a insignificant blush as she placed her head on his shoulders accepting the hug.
"You know, Naruto-kun..." whispered the Hyuga heiress no louder than a gasp. "You do know that we can do more. If you want... We can. Do more." Narutosnickered at her words, her message was clear to him as clear as day. Being her fiancé, there was no way that he would let that slide without knowing.
"No need for that, Hina-chan, this is perfect..." She kissed her delicately on the cheek before continuing. "This is just perfect for now..." Hearing those caring words, Hinata's lips formed a wider smile before closing her eyes. She loved him and he felt the same way, that statement meant a lot to her for it meant that Naruto was willing to take another step of intimacy. She groaned peacefully as his palm continued to brush against her breast, she loved this moment and intended to cherish it. He said this was perfect for now, the next time they get intimate with another it might be something else that would satisfy him, no matter what it was, Hinata was willing to be that someone that he could rely on. Development was something that happened tonight, her heart skipped another beat of anxiousness thinking of their next personal moments. Happiness was the ideal word to describe her feelings at the moment, nothing would be able to ruin it when her Naruto was here. Ending that thought, Hinata guided his body to hers to engage in another loving embrace, while doing so, the assailant took the initiative to begin another passionate kiss.
(Meanwhile)
"Shino," called Kiba jumping off the trees and landed a several feet from Shino who was currently searching for insects to improve his own bugs' capabilities. "I finally found you!"
"What brings you here, Kiba?" asked Shino rather surprised but no one could judge underneath that voice of his. Shino was very similar to Naruto in terms of speaking attitude. "You are scaring the bugs..."
"I went to your house earlier and you weren't there," Kiba stated as a matter of fact like attitude. "Where did you go? Don't tell me you had been hunting for bugs all day, you should seriously get a life." That didn't make Shino feel any better, instead, he silently glared at his friend with a hint of annoyance. Negative attitudes was something easy to notice within Shino for no one could hide it.
"I do happen to have a life, Kiba," Shino stated calmly. "I went to another village in the country to visit my fiancee since I see her every week. It's not like you don't know."
"Oh, that spider witch?"
"No," replied the bug controller suppressing his rage. "She manipulates dragonflies and I think she is very graceful if you don't mind."
"Dragonflies, locusts, beetles, spiders,whatever. They are all the same."
"What the hell is wrong with you today?" growled Shino in a very unlike him manner. "Why are you putting down everything I am telling you? What is your problem?"
"Nothing," said Kiba smirking. "Anyway, I have much more important things to tell you than to listen to your romantic life. I have hit the jackpot today, man! Damn, I feel lucky..."
"Jackpot?" Shino questioned in his regular voice, the dull and emotionless sound even though he was quite annoyed at Kiba. He was quite self centered before but now it was now a nuisance.
"Yeah, finally I can get my sweet revenge that I have been longing for..."
"What is this jackpot, Kiba?"
"I found out that Hidden-nin's identity today."
"You mean that guy you have been talking about who has been living in the Hyuga mansion and getting Hinata's affection? Hey, he's a good guy, I heard from Hinata that he is a very honest and caring friend, it's good that Hinata has someone to lean on after all this time of sadness."
"Don't ever say that Aegis is a good guy, Shino!" barked the dog specialist with much hostility. Shino, being the calm guy, was taken quite a shock at that uncalled for growl of disgust. "He is not who you think he is, got it?"
"What are you saying?"
"I am saying that Aegis is someone that we once knew, Aegis is that Uzumaki Naruto!"
"Why are you using 'that'? Why do you sound so hostile at him? Isn't it great that Naruto is alive? Hinata can finally be happy again."
"Well, I am not happy!"
"Hinata never liked you in a romantic way, Kiba," the insect expert stated in a sighing tone. "Just be happy for her that Naruto is finally back, you have no idea how glad I feel that Hinata finally has someone to care for her deeply. It does feel good to be loved."
"I will never wish them to ever be happy!"
"Why are you being so stubborn?"
"Stubborn? You call this stubborn?"
"Hey, I know why you don't want Naruto to be with Hinata again. You have been trying to court her for so long that you think that you deserve her."
"Damn right," snapped Kiba proudly with anger. "That bastard can't just appear after 3 years and just sweep her off her feet pretending that I don't exist!"
"Hinata's heart belonged to Naruto long before that," said Shino collectively eyeing Kiba cautiously. "You had no chance to get it. It wasn't like Hinata would even open up to you like a lover, you are just a friend to her and nothing more. Why can't you just accept the facts and move on?"
"I know hard work pays off, she will have feelings for me!"
"She loves Naruto and only him."
"You're just jealous that Hinata didn't like you like she did with Naruto!" shouted Kiba with sheer fury in his voice. However, Shino wasn't afraid of it.
"Jealous?" questioned the insect specialist. "Why would I be jealous? I have my own future wife, I love her romantically. I love Hinata as a good friend, so please don't say such ignorant things."
"..."
"You think Hinata is like a prize to be won? She's a human girl who has feelings, she is someone who needs to be loved and Naruto can give her that satisfaction."
"I can too, Shino." Kiba declared in an aggressive hiss. "I love her too."
"No you don't," stated Shino as Kiba flashed a deadly glare hearing upon those words. "You are in love with the process of falling in love, you don't love Hinata. To you, Hinata is only the reward at the end of the race and nothing more, am I right? You will crush her if she accepted you."
"Don't you dare put words into my mouth!" ordered Kiba angrily. "Feelings can change and with a little work, I know it can!" Shino's face remained unchanged but his mind was sure in deep thoughts.
"You think that Hinata would love someone who wants something like love without the correct reasons? Do you even believe that Naruto would just allow you to do something as to steal his girlfriend?"
"Oh, no..." corrected Kiba with a dark tone. "They aren't just a couple anymore, they are engaged..."
"Engaged?" asked Shino raising a brow due to surprise. "I have to congratulate them then."
"That marriage of theirs will never happen as long as I am alive..." declared the beast master with a hidden frenzied look. "Not on my watch..."
"What are you even planning? Just accept it and move on. You will live life a lot better that way, it sure outweighs the possibly being a paranoid moron who has an addiction over a girl. Just wish them best wishes for their future marriage." Shino watched Kiba again, suspicion was developed in his mind immediately, Kiba never looked so aggressive before. The word danger would be considered an understatement now, at the moment, Shino had absolutely no idea what his friend or rather now acquaintance was pondering. Being Shino, he remained very silent again as he carefully observed Kiba's facial expressions, body language and movements. His body was stiff but his face had this hungry frenzied look of pure rage, talk about unpredictable. Fury and anger blinded all of Kiba's wits, Shino could picture that the beast master was thinking of how to get vengeance on Naruto. A frown came on Shino's lips from behind his collar, things were taking the wrong turn already.
"Even though I can't win Hinata's heart..." Kiba took a long breath before continuing. "I will make sure that Naruto wouldn't have it..." At this point, Shino was starting to worry at the next level.
"Don't be foolish," Shino said solemnly. "You aren't using your head."
"Don't worry, my plan is full proof..." With that said, Kiba leaped back to the trees thus ending the conversation. Shino wanted to halt him but decided not to since he knew his words could only go so far. What was Kiba thinking, he thought frustratingly, stubbornness was the best word to describe Kiba, no other word would do. Shino didn't know if Kiba was careless, ignorant or just plain stupid. It didn't take a genius to figure out that Naruto was extremely talented in both physically and mentally.
The Death Knight was a man of wisdom, Shino didn't know how when he and Sasuke respected Naruto profoundly, Kiba would develop pure hate. The feeling of spite, rivalry, envy were all present, Shino had to feel sorry for Kiba for feeling that way towards a person who considered them his true friends. Of course, Shino knew Kiba would decide to use force to get his way since that was how the beast boy always proceeded in his actions, using brawn over brain. To a certain extent, Shino supposed that having brawn was at least better than having neither. Like mentioned in the chunnin exam, the Heaven and Earth principle.
To become a successful chunnin, the individual must have both traits balanced to be whole, not having one outweighing the other. Kiba may be a chunnin, but he certainly leaned on only one of the traits. A sigh escaped from Shino's mouth before he headed back home himself, if anything would happen to Kiba, Shino pledged himself not to be involved for he gave clear enough warnings, helping ignorant fools was something that wasn't even worth his time considering. Nonetheless, he wished nothing too drastic would arise, the last thing anyone needed was another case of chaotic confusion. In other terms, it was a scenario of bloodshed and genocide. His intuition told him calamity was something to be feared in the future, Konoha would take a turn for the worst.
"Damn it..." Those words escaped Shino's lips before he silently ventured home with the air as thick as a pitch black fog that not even light could pass through. The winds contained calamity at that moment, anyone who was underneath it could feel it in their veins, the change was very noticeable for those underneath it. When Shino took each step towards his destination, he hoped Konoha would be able to survive through the next trial of turmoil.
AN: Yes, I am so glad that I finally dealt with this chapter! I realize that I only have 5 scenes in here and it still took around eleven thousand words to finish. I must be getting crazy... or is it the fact that my inspiration level returned? Yes, I finally have a story to follow and I intend to make it very interesting. Thank you all for supporting me so far whether physically or spiritually, your kind words whether I read it or hear it helps me write better! For those who have used your time to type up reviews for me last chapter, I thank you because you guys are honest and actually have the will and guts to say it in my face. There were some people who criticized my logic and plot, hey, he did it for a good reason and stated it honestly. I like that in people, but there were others who really don't have this sense in themselves to show it, instead they type something completely irrelevant and it makes me look at them as utter losers. Words can tell a lot about a person, and enough people who flame me sure prove themselves as real "fools" in life. If they are idiots on the net, they are also losers in society for their personality certainly doesn't change. For authors who are reading this note of mine, keep this in mind and pointless flames would be a lot easier in your eyes.
Now, the new chapter would be out around next week or so. It took me 9 days to get this one out, I should take around 6 to 7 if my schedule isn't too hectic. Thank you for your constant support so far, I really wouldn't have made it here if it wasn't for you guys! Believe me, if I had no backup, I wouldn't have the spirit to continue writing. I wish you guys the best of luck wherever you people are. My words go especially to authors, I hope both inspiration and strength would come to you guys because I want to read good fics! This is my request to you all, if you consider this pleading, you can picture it that way too! Hopefully you all enjoyed my chapter overall, I certainly wish that my next one would be better. Feel free to suggest ideas and/or ask questions, I will try to answer any ones you may have and I will consider your ideas if I am given any. Thank you all once again!
