Chap. 5: Birch Leaves.

"Oh, my nii-san I happened to forget. Well, I'll just stay here until she gets back then."

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Hanabi walked over to the living room and sat on the couch.

"No, I'd rather you leave."

"Oh, nii-san don't be like that. I know you are cold but to kick your own cousin out. Did you try kicking Hinata out too?"

"Cold? I did not!"

"Oh, temper, temper. Watch your temper. Father wouldn't want to know that you hurt me somehow? Now would he?"

"...heh... As long as the outcome is the same I wouldn't care less."

"So you would put up with the pain, for me?" She smirked.

"No. I wouldn't. Not for liars."

"LIAR! Heh... oh well that doesn't matter. As long as I have more power over you I can get whatever I want"

"WHAT! Did you say!"

"Oh, nothing."

"...grr... whatever. I'm going to my den" Neji walked away from the aroused young woman and went into his den, shutting the door behind him.

"Heh... this is going to be harder than I thought."

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"Hinata-sama!" Hinata was walking towards her apartment after a long nights work. She turned around towards the voice calling to her. A Hyuuga servant stood with a frightened look on her face. "Hinata-sama! Your father has been kidnapped! We don't know what to do. Please come to the Hyuuga manor. The kidnapper left something important for you only."

"What! Oh, no!" Hinata began to run, the servant following. Though Hinata was still frightened with what her father had done to her she felt she just had to do anything possible for him. He was her father after all.

A rice paper letter sat upon the desk neatly folded and wrapped in a faded green ribbon. The room was cold and had a faint feeling of anger. Just like it had that day. Hinata shivered before picking up the letter and carefully unfolding it, revealing its contents.

Hyuuga Hinata.

Your father is in my custody. I won't give him back unless you can find him. Only you will search for him or else I will be sure to end his life. If you do not care anymore of your father then do not come. I will do with him as I see fit. I am watching you and you are warned. If you bring anyone with you when you come I will kill him on the spot. There is a map on the other side of this letter. Use it to find your father. Have a nice day Hyuuga-san

Hinata stood in shock. This person knew what had happened between her and her father? Why had the person called her Hyuuga-san? She put the letter in her jacket pocket and ran out of her fathers den. "Where is Hanabi?"

"She, she went to your apartment earlier I think. She said she wanted to visit you."

Hinata ran out of the Hyuuga manor and headed strait for her apartment.

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Hanabi walked over to the door where Neji was inside. She didn't exactly know why but lately she had wanted to be his. She wanted to be fucked and she wanted it bad. She smirked and opened the door. Neji was once again studying his scrolls. He threw a death glare at Hanabi for interrupting but she didn't care. She walked in towards Neji. She bent down beside him and leaned into him. She was breathing against his ear and whispered, "Do you know why I'm here? Do you know what I want?" her tongue thrust into the crevices of his ear tasting his masculinity.

Neji pulled away from her and scowled. "What are you doing!"

"You taste good. I wonder what the rest of you tastes like?"

Neji growled and walked out of the den. Hinata was supposed to be home soon and then she can baby sit her sister. Neji sat on the couch and turned on the TV in attempts to drown out his thoughts of what just happened.

The door swung open. Hinata walked in with a worried expression on her face. Hanabi was just walking towards the living room when she was trampled by her sister.

"Hanabi! Hanabi Father has been kidnapped." This caught the attention of the two in the living room.

"WHAT?"

"The kidnapper left a paper telling me that I have to go save him onee-chan. What should I do?"

"Don't ask me. You're the heir you should decide."

"B-but Otousan did..." She trailed off into her own thoughts.

"Nee-san?"

"B-But who will be in charge of the clan. I'm the heir so I'm supposed to be here aren't I?"

Hanabi's eyes widened. She hadn't thought about that. This would be the perfect chance! She smiled and shifted her eyes for a quick glimpse at Neji. "Nee-san. I would take over for you while you get our father back."

"Onee-chan? Thank you. Neji-niisan..." Neji turned his head towards from the TV to Hinata "umm, well I'll get my things to leave." Neji simply stared bluntly at Hinata. He didn't know why she wanted to save him after what he did to her. He'd rather his uncle be dead.

"Who is going with you?"

"Umm, Nii-san no one is. I can't take anyone with me or father will be killed."

"Then why not send someone in your place nee-san?"

"Nee-chan, I can't. The kidnapper told me to go myself and by myself" Hinata smiled warily and walked into her room.

"...Heh... now who's in power?" Hanabi smirked and sent a glare at Neji before opening the door to leave. "Nee-san, I'm leaving now. Bring our father back ASAP!" Hanabi yanked the door shut behind her.

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Hinata quickly gathered her things. She needed to get her father back no matter what. She was worried though because she would be the only one going on this mission and her skills as a shinobi weren't the greatest.

"Neji-niisan. I-I'll be leaving now." Neji eyed his wife before nodding slightly.

"Be careful" Neji didn't know why he was worried but he was. She wasn't skilled enough for a single mission.

"Hai." A blush crept onto her face. Neji never told anyone to be careful especially her. She turned towards the door. Her hand was on the knob when a hand grasped her from behind. Neji spun her around and wrapped his hands around her. He pulled their bodies together for a passionate hug. Hinata shivered as she felt his breath upon her shoulder.

"This could be a trap. Do not doubt your abilities, not even for a moment or you could lose." With that he released her and walked over towards the den as if nothing had happened.

"Arigato Nii-san" Hinata whispered more to herself then to him. Neji simply smirked and walked into his den. Hinata walked out, closing the door softly behind her.

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Hanabi watched Hinata leave the apartment and dash towards Konoha gates. She smiled a toothy smile and jumped down from the roof. She turned towards the door of their apartment and was about to open the door when she stopped herself. She had power now, even if it was only temporary, and she wanted to put it into issue in a way an heir could. She turned around and walked towards the Hyuuga manor.

"You never did answer my question."

"And what question was that?"

"Heh... I guess I'll just have to remind you then."

She walked over to the bowing man. She bent down and gently placed her hand on his back. Her tongue traced over his ear in circular motions sending a bitter chill down his spine. She giggled and lowered her hand upon the small of his back. Her tongue trailed down his neck making him flinch and pull away.

"Oh? What's wrong? Ready to answer my question?"

"Why have you called me here?"

"Don't get arrogant. If you answer my question then maybe we'll know why I called you here."

"..."

"Oh, come on. I want you to answer my question."

"You didn't ask a question."

"I didn't? Heh... well last time I checked, I remember I did."

"..."

"I want you Neji. I want you for my own."