Welcome back for more rewritten stories of the old. I have also decided to add other than just fairytales but many great stories that have been written. Shakespeare is a great example of what I can rework. But not now, for I have several short stories based off of old folktales of deceased lovers coming back to their treasured ones. This story is based off of many I have heard.

Twisted Fairytales - Naruto Style
Story 2: Specter Bridegrooms

Short 1: A Ghost Coming Back for his Love (HinaNaru)

A long time ago in a small village, a young woman fell in love with a vagabond. His name was Naruto. He loved the smell of adventure and excitement but at the moment he met that young woman, he decided to give everything up just to love her and be loved by her. Her name was Hinata. They both lived happily for many years after then. Then the military showed up and conscripted every man in the village. Hinata didn't want Naruto to go because she loved him so and didn't want him to die. Naruto reassured her that he would come back and get her.

No matter what.

"Hinata-koiishi, I swear that I'll come back to you! I will! I never go back on my word!"

"Demo, Naruto-kun…"

"Koiishi, I'll come back for you, even if I am dead. I promise you."

And there went Naruto to defend all those he cherishes, up to his last breath.

A year went by after the war and Naruto hasn't come back for Hinata. When the messenger came by to tell her that her husband was dead she cried and cried. She still cries and hasn't smiled since. It was like Naruto's death turned her into an empty doll, someone going through the process of existence but not really living.

On that day another wonderer came by. His name was Sasuke. When he first saw Hinata, he fell instantly in love with her. Yes, many women went instantly by his side wishing to be his wife but he only had eyes on Hinata. Hinata did all she could to repel his love by remembering Naruto's promise, but knew he would never come back to her. She becomes bedridden soon after.

"Naruto-kun…you pr…cough…promised…me…cough…forever…"

"And forever I shall give you."

Turning her head around she saw her late husband, dressed in the uniform of the shinobi (yeah, it's lame, but I'm out of ideas) elite. Smiling the same way he always does to her, he lifts her from the bed and turns to leave the house.

"Let's go to baa-chan, or she'll kill me for not taking care of you!"

Laughing softly she is lulled to sleep by the quiet beat of her husband's heart…

…And soon finds herself in the medical ward of Tsunade.

"...Wha…"

"Settle down, Hinata-sama. You just had a rough night."

Looking down upon her was her brother, Neji, the nurse, Sakura, and her couter, Sasuke.

"What has…happened…to Naruto-kun…?"

All three looked at each other, worried. Sakura looking in the eye, said quietly:

"You know what happened to him, right?" Hinata nodded, hesitantly. "Well, I'm not sure but someone in his image brought you to us, saying that it was his last wish and that he was borrowing the body you saw."

Hinata's eyes narrowed. "I don't understand."

"Kyuubi no Kitsune." All eyes fell on the head doctor, Tsunade.

"The nine-tailed fox had a bond with the brat. Because of Naruto's wish to see Hinata one last time, the fox allowed him to take his body and go back to Hinata." She goes to the bed and takes one of Hinata's hands. "It took him a year to understand how to use his new body. All he thought was to be with you, but he is no longer able to. He now able to pass on."

Breaking off, Tsunade allowed the young widow to cry but they were tears of happiness.

"I knew he wouldn't break his promise. I just knew." A gentle smile was placed on her face.

Sasuke comes down and wipes her eyes with a tissue. "He asked me to look after you until you are ok. I didn't think the dobe would be such a sap."

Her face snaps up. Sasuke is smiling.

"I've known him for years. To see him actually married was a surprised and more surprising that a woman like you would fall for an idiot like him. I was jealous that he came first but I am glad. He felt peace for once and I'm glad you gave that to him." He stands up.

"Live your life for you. That is what he would want." He leaves the room.

Looking out of the window, she sees the sun for the first time in years.

"Neji-niisan…"

"Hai, Hinata-sama?"

"I want to be a doctor so I can heal other people's loved ones."

"He would be proud for the choice you made."

"I know."

In a house from the hospital, a single violet blooms under the bright sun.

END NOTES: Arrrg… This is the first of the "Specter Bridegrooms" series. Sorry about the long update…I'm an idiot. I did this months ago but focused on WMUWSR at the time. Very sorry.