Author's Final Word: I would like to thank all of you who have taken the time out to read and review. To those of you who have expressed interest in 'seeing where the story goes,' I'm sorry to say that this story ends with the third chapter. I don't have the literary talent to write long stories without developing writer's block or losing interest. I hope you enjoyed reading this story as much as I enjoyed writing it.
Tonya S. : Thanks! I've always hoped to see more interaction between the Hyuuga youth. Aside from that venomous exchange between Neji and Hinata during the Chuunin exams, we see nothing of the familial relationships.
IQSymphic: Yeah, it's short. One day, I'll have the time and focus to actually write a longer story…
Xoni Newcomer: I wholeheartedly agree with you that Hiashi is not really a father figure in the truest sense. However, I would argue this is evident in the way he was willing to sacrifice his own daughter to further the strength of the clan. I can't imagine a real father willing to put the 'cursed seal' on his own flesh and blood. As has been said in many stories and discussions, if Hinata failed Hiashi as the heir, he has certainly failed her as a father.