Warning: body shaming, self-harm and depressing thoughts.

Disclaimer: Naruto and Co. are owned by their respective company and author, I only own this piece of writing.


THE UCHIHA CLINIC

A simple clinic stands at the juncture of a small neighborhood, easily accessible by bus. A nurse is available for 24 hours through shifts, while 4 doctors make their rounds. Each doctor is a specialist in their field, but also well rounded on other medical practices. Although if the patient suffers from a major injury or illness, they will immediately be transported over to the nearest hospital. With only one emergency van for transporting, the staff always hopes to never get a chance to use it.

Today, Itachi is taking the morning rounds. He had been busy catching up on some paperwork when the head nurse knocks upon his open door.

"Dr. Uchiha, your brother and his friend have taken up Room 3, he said it was an emergency."

His brows furrowed at this. With no questions, he quickly took his coat off the rack, wearing it along the way, as he heads towards the room. What has his foolish little brother done now. Quickening his pace as he sees the large number 3 on the wall and opens the sliding divider of the room. Ready to reprimand his brother, only to pause as he saw Hinata, who he hasn't seen for quite some time.

"Well, this is a surprise."

He noticed the bruised lip and cheek. A very concerning surprise. Itachi ushered his assistant nurse inside, closing the divider.

"I would love to revel in the reunion, but I don't think it fits the moment. What happened?"

They were both seated on the examination table/bed. Since there was only one chair in the room. Sasuke returned his older brother's intense gaze, due to the hanging question no one answered.

Not once has Hinata looked over to them, even when Itachi had barged in his nurse, her head was down, and hands tightly wound together. She was curled into herself. Her small form looked even tinier in Sasuke's jacket. She kept herself close to Sasuke, making him a wall against others. He didn't seem to mind, but it was like she wants to disappear even further.

"Hinata was," Sasuke starts, glancing over to Hinata who tensed up beside him. He placed a comforting hand on her arm and just gritted his teeth. "She was assaulted."

Both Itachi and the nurse's eyes widened There was a moment of silence, as the two others took in the information. Itachi looked to his nurse and gave her a nod. The nurse immediately goes and prepares the necessities.

"We will issue a full body check-up to assess the situation. It won't take too long and will be done in no time." Itachi looks to Hinata, who still hasn't looked up, he didn't mind it and just continued. "Nurse Kurenai will be aiding you." His eyes soften as he sees the girl tense up at the sound of Kurenai approaching her. He halts Kurenai for a moment.

"Hina-chan," He waited, as Hinata slowly looks to him, finally. Her eyes were dim; filled with anxiety and dread. "You're doing great. Nii-chan trusts Nurse Kurenai, she is a lovely woman. She will be with you every step of the way, you won't be alone. Sasuke will be waiting right here for you. Alright?"

He waited for a sign of approval, before nodding to Kurenai to proceed.

The two head towards the changing room, as Itachi goes to book the necessary rooms and equipment they will be needing. He didn't miss the look of frustration and defeat on his little brother's face as he left him in the room. They will talk about it later. For now, priorities.

A full body examination, every clinics and hospital have their own system, but all procedures are the same. Hinata is already in the clinic's system, so all they had to get is her ID tag.

Starting from the changing room where lockers are provided, Kurenai waits alongside her. She was nervous. This is the part she hates. Undressing. She stands in front of an open locker, side glancing every now and again. Her breathing was shallow, and her knees was shaking. How is she going to do this?

"Hinata-san," she jumps at the sudden call of her name "I'll make sure that no one come by this part of the lockers, take your time to change. Here are your clothes." Kurenai places them on the long bench behind her and faces her back to her.

She was finally able to calm down.

There were two exits in the changing room, one lead to the main hall, the other leads to the bathroom. Where Kurenai hands her a lid container with her name already stuck to it. She knows what's it for, and what it can also say. She got nervous again. This is hell.

Peeing had been a hurdle. Kurenai even had given her a glass of water before she entered. They placed a water dispenser at the hallway next to the bathrooms. Smart. Again, there were two exits to the bathroom, the other exit, leads back to the hallway where she submits the container at the small window across the exit.

As Itachi said, Kurenai was beside her every step of the way. She never hurried her, and always kept her space.

She went at her own pace, it was not what she was used to.

It was different.

The X-ray room was next. They had her stand behind a panel. They also checked on her weight and height and took some blood samples. Not much else happened, Hinata felt relieved. They finally sent her back to the room.

Nurse Kurenai, really did not leave her side and did all the tests instead of the other nurses. Hinata really appreciated that.

If this was any normal check-up, she wouldn't be panicking over those clinic robes. If it was any normal check-up, she wouldn't be dropping the container every few steps, thank god it had a screw-in cover. If it had been any normal check-up, she wouldn't tense up every time she hears people talking.

They can see them, she knows it.

They can see her ugly arms and ugly legs. She has become so ugly; her skin was dry and bruised.

They are staring.

She hates this.

It's hard to cover them now that she was wearing clinic robes. They are, after all, supposed to be easy to take off for check-ups.

She hates it.

Hinata hates how everyone can easily see her weaknesses. She rubs her arms like trying to rub off dry paint stains off her skin. Her skin reddens.

She just hates herself right now, rubbing even harder.

When Hinata gets back to the room and sees Sasuke and Itachi. She sighed in relief, but at the same time she was completely ashamed of herself. Which made her unconsciously start scratching her arms instead, leaving lines across her skin.

Both noticed this.

Itachi quickly got up and softly held her hands.

"Come now, Hina-chan. Let Nii-chan check on you." He smiled down at her, as he kept his hold on her hands.

Hinata just nodded, as she silently followed. She still felt that itch under her skin but not as intense as before.

Itachi had her sit on the examination bed right next to Sasuke. He noticed her relax. At first, they simply checked on her pulse, her eyes, and other basic exam. All the while Kurenai took notes behind Itachi. Then they started examining her physical injuries. If anyone had noticed her shaking throughout, no one had said a thing.

"Hina-chan, we will now need you to take off your robe. Is that alright?" Itachi says softly. He looks at the small girl who had her head down and hands clenched tightly, as her body shook harder. He softly pats her head, "Of course, we won't force you if you don't want to. We can do this tomorrow or even the day after. But that will make Nii-chan and everyone very worried, we just want to know how we can help."

A small hiccup was heard, as tears streamed down Hinata's chin. Sasuke held her fist, and Kurenai quickly grabbed some tissues.

"I-I-" a small gasp.

"Take your time, we will always be here waiting for you, okay?"

A sob escaped as she bit her lip to contain her cries. Everyone was trying to comfort her, but it was hard.

It was just so hard.

She was so scared.

Scared of what they will see on her ugly, ugly body. See how fat she is, like a cow. See even more of her discolored skin, and dirty marks littered all over her. See how much battered and broken she had become because of being so, very weak.

Why is she so worthless?

Marks that shows how useless she was.

So scared, and so ashamed of what she has become.

And she hates it.

Hates how she is afraid of everyone and everything now.

Hates how she has become so hopeless.

Hate how all her hard work in building courage and confidence resulted to nothing.

She was nothing now.

And she hated herself.

A hand squeezing hers snapped her out, as she looked to Sasuke with tear filled eyes. It's Sasuke. She also noticed a hand that never stopped petting her and looks up to Itachi. It's Itachi.

She is not alone anymore.

She cried.

Let everything out. The two brothers just kept comforting her. Not noticing a panicked nurse behind them, as Hinata wailed loudly.


A/N:

Thank you so much for all the comments and follows! I didn't expect much actually, hehe. It's been awhile, and here it is! The way I chapter this story is usually by scenes, that is why 1 day takes a long time to finish, lol. If anyone noticed the difference in the way Sasuke and Itachi addressed Hinata. It's a slight clue on how they go about the rape situation.

Also, Depression and Self-harm can be both made consciously or subconsciously, that is why it is recommended to talk to people and be alert towards others for signs.

I also noticed I'm not the best proofreader for my own work, so mistakes were made in the last 2 chapters.

I'll be uploading the next chapter within this week.