A Whole New Fate

1. Hinata's announcement

'Wow! Hinata, that's great!' I exclaimed.

'Yeah, thanks' Hinata blushed.

'When did you decided on it?'

'He asked me yesterday as birthday-present.' Hinata smiled. She seemed very happy.

'Things sure are getting serious between the two of you!'

'Hanabi, please! We are only going to live together!' Hinata giggled.

'It's the start of something long-lasting and beautiful.' I smiled at her.

Since my sister and that Naruto-guy went out together, she had bloomed. Hinata had changed from a dark, timid girl into a happy, confident young lady.

'Have you already told other people about it?' I asked.

'No…' Hinata frowned. 'You're the only one that knows now. Though Naruto might have told it to Iruka-sensei already. But first we wanted to await father's reaction.' She sighed.

'Yeah…' Father was one of the few people that did not support their relationship. According to him Hinata, as Hyuuga heiress, had some responsibilities. One of those having to marry a decent man and if possible someone from within the clan. Naruto did not attend that profile.

'When are you going to tell him?'

'This afternoon. I'm telling it him in private, without Naruto.' Hinata replied.

Without Naruto… Good for him. Knowing my father, he would be very mad and urging to hurt the man that had leaded her to this decision.

'I wish there was something I could do for you…'

Hinata started crying.

'I feel sorry for you Hanabi! If you don't want me do this, then please tell me!'

What was she talking about?

'Hinata! There's no need for you to feel sorry for me!'

'There is! If being with Naruto means, leaving my position in the clan, than so be it! But that will mean, that you will become the new heiress with all those restrictions! Don't you understand!'

That was right! Me, the new Hyuuga-heiress... I hadn't really thought about that! But than again Hinata was never really suitable for this position. She had lack of leadership and real talent. So if it wasn't her that came to this decision, then may be father would have. No offence to my sister though, she had other great capabilities. She was determined, kind and would never hurt someone. I was glad she was happy now.

I smiled. 'It's okay.'

'Thanks Hanabi!' She hugged me. 'You can visit us anytime!'

During lunch Hinata-neechan announced that she wanted to talk to our father. He had watched her with suspicion and just nodded. But I felt the tension between them rise. Somehow I suspected that father already knew what it was about.

Right after lunch they went to his office. I stayed in the living room and waited…

I couldn't help but feel nervous. Hinata and father were talking for about 2 hours. I hoped Hinata would stay strong in what she wanted.

'Hanabi-sama'

I looked up and saw Neji watching me. I nodded.

'Neji-niisan'

'What is it about?'

'What?'

'The conversation between Hinata-sama and Hiashi-sama. I know you know more about it, you and Hinata-sama were having a talk this morning.'

I sighed. Did I really have to tell him she and Naruto wanted to live together? Even their closest friends didn't know yet! But I wondered if Hinata would tell Neji at all.

'Well?'

'Will you promise me not to tell anyone else about it?'

He whimpered.

'I will'

'Hinata and Naruto want to live together.'

Neji sat down and drummed his fingers on the table.

'Hiashi-sama will not tolerate this…'

I shook my head.

'I don't think so too…'

He watched me now.

'Somehow I'm glad… She will no longer be the incompetent heiress. I except you will make a better heiress then her.'

I didn't reply and played with my sleeve. Neji didn't speak either.

The silence was broken by a slamming door, followed by cries and shouting.

'I guess the conversation is over now…' Neji joked.

I grinned a little sour. I felt sorry for Hinata. I would pay her a visit soon…

Soon after father stampeded in.

'There you are! Hinata decided to leave our clan and is no longer welcome inside! We, among the main house, must discuss how we go on with this! Till the time we made a final decision, you have to stay inside!' He shouted while pointing to me. I could think of many reasons why I didn't have too, but father was mad, very mad. I didn't dare to object him.

'Yes father.'

'Now go to your room!'

I stood up, nodded to him and Neji and left the room.

Author's note: This is the first chapter of a long story I will add to fanfiction. The main characterin this story isHyuuga Hanabi, but I guess you've noticed that already. :-) She only appaered one time in the series up till now, but I think that she will get a more important role in future.

Hanabi's appaerence might be a bit made up, but as said before she only appaered one time in the series, so I don't really know much about her.

I decided to make short chapters, because I don't want to much things to happen inone chapter. Future chaptersmight be longer though.

Anyway stay tuned for the next chapter of A Whole New Fate ;)

Disclaimer: I do not owe Naruto and the others.