Gaara's Love
Summary: Neji overhears some disturbing news and takes action.
Rating: T
Genre: Romance/Drama
Chapter 18: Escape/Rescue
Saahra had been living with us in the Hyuuga house for five years. She had learned how to use her Byakugen and had mastered the gentle fist. She had grown, too. She was well busted and drove a lot of boys crazy. She wouldn't leave her room unless to train. She and Hinata got along well, but she never talked much.
I was walking along a hall in the house when I heard a conversation between my uncle and his father.
"She can't be a member of the head family any longer," my grandfather said.
"I agree," my uncle replied. "We'll administer the seal tomorrow."
I froze. I know what it's like to have the seal. I wasn't prepared to let someone else have it carved on her forehead. Plus, Naruto had made the seal illegal for future generations unless going into deadly battle. I didn't waste any time. I went to the Hokage's building and knocked on Naruto's door.
"Come in," I heard him say on the other side. I entered into the room. "Ah, Neji, how are you?"
"Hokage-sama," I said, very seriously so he knew I wasn't here for friendly chat. "I've heard something very disturbing."
He frowned. "Does it have to do with Saahra?"
"My uncle and grandfather plan on giving her the seal," I said.
He sighed. "This is bad," he said. "They know that it's forbidden, right? However, I'm afraid if she stays here any longer we might lose her to a mind if she stays away from Gaara any longer."
I took his hint as he gave a smirk. "I'll make sure she doesn't lose her mind, then," I said.
"Take Ten-Ten and Lee with you," he said. "Leave tonight." He went back to some papers. I bowed and left in search of my companions.
"What's going on?" Ten-Ten asked me.
"The head of my family are planning on giving Saahra the seal," I explained. "We're going to sneak her out tonight and take her to the Hidden Sand. Be prepared at nightfall."