Wild as Water
Neji used to like to talk about fate – his eyes always followed me with hate. With anger. With scorn. With disgust.
As if to say, as my father says everyday, "So this is the heir of the Hyuuga?"
But people can change.
And I must believe in that.
Naruto said so – it must be true – for he has changed.
Not only that, but he changed Neji as well.
Neji doesn't talk of fate anymore but rather, spends his time looking up at the birds.
I guess there's some significance in the flight of birds but for me, I find solace in the steady trickle of the wild waters.
Because, I guess I'm more like Neji than I like to think.
Fate has been unkind to us both.
Fate has steered us into unpleasant places.
But I am like the water under my feet.
Strong and with time, able to change it's course. To wear away the rock and earth before it and around it.
I am the free-flying spray sparkling around me as I practice – again and again – the jutsu I hope will change my destiny.
For now, I'm Hyuuga Hinata, the failure.
The one who my father looks down on with a sigh.
"Don't get in anybody's way."
And what can I say?
"Hai."
But Neji is there. And his eyes have changed. They can see now with greater perception – and I know he is puzzled.
But how can a bird fathom water?
No. I stand alone. Dance alone. And in the dark night and moonlight's glow, I am myself – by myself. Free.
I am Hyuuga Hinata, heir to her own destiny.
And Naruto falls into the scene.
UP NEXT: Probably a GenmaxRaido thingy. It's still in the works...