Demon Talking
Human Thinking
Dream
'He said he was proud of me. Father said he was proud of me!' the thought continued to course through Hinata's head as she made her way to her room.
Nothing can ruin the feeling of happiness she felt right now…nothing except a small Wolf with ash and blood red fur. Kuu sat on the floor looking at the sinking sun and didn't turn to the girl when she spoke though from the bristling fur along the canine's spine Hinata knew she was upset.
"That boy, stay away from him. I don't know nor care about his life but I do not like him and forbid you from seeing him any longer!"
Hinata started at her words and for the first time in a long time felt anger welling up inside her. "You can't do that! Naruto-kun he's…he's my friend. It's unfair that I can't see him, you can't control my life!"
It was then that Kuu decided to snap and teach the girl who was the real master here. Leaping in the air the pinning the girl roughly down and placing her claws on Hinata's scarred neck, the Wolf glared hatefully down on the girl. The female has grown to the size of a normal Wolf but her fangs protruded out of her lips and were bared in an angry snarl.
"You seem to be forgetting yourself, human. I don't remember you defying my words part of our deal. If I say to keep away from the boy then you do as I damn well order you to. Or would you like another set of scars as a reminder?"
Hinata looked into the rage clouded eyes of Kuu and squirmed a little before sighing and hanging her head. Kuu stared at her for a moment more before nodding and jumping off the girl but not before swiping at Hinata's left cheek that left four deep gashes embedded in the flesh. The girl cried out in pain to which Kuu only smirked, not feeling any remorse for what she's done.
Picking herself up slowly, Hinata walked to her bathroom and gingerly washed the wound and once she was done inspected the gashes with hazy eyes. The gashes were deep and would definitely scar, leaving her with the problem of trying to cover up how she got them without saying too much. Heaving a sigh, the dark haired girl closed her eyes and shook her head.
'Why? Why do I put up with this? Why can't I fight back?' the girl wondered before opening her eyes in shock once Kuu spoke.
"Little warrior, there is nothing you can do to stop your fate. I advise that you just accept it and try to stay alive. I wouldn't want you dying on me; I wouldn't be able to "love" you anymore if you did."
Hinata snorted softly at the Wolf's words which surprised even herself and gently touched the wounds on her cheek. "So this is how you show love, I think I can do without."
Kuu flicked her tail and the comment but otherwise did nothing. She smiled wickedly at the girl and moved to swat the girl with her tail. Hinata said nothing and went to lie on her bed, curling up and trying to go to sleep. Maybe if she was asleep Kuu would give her some peace. Though this was not meant to be as the Wolf constantly growled and bit at her arms until she rose giving the Wolf a confused yet angry look.
"What do you want?"
"Can't you hear it? Something's happening; blood will be shed this night."
Hinata looked at the Wolf skeptically and looked out her widow, all she could see was the clouds turning a soft shade of pink and gold as the sun went down. She watched his for a moment before turning away and saying that she was taking a walk. Kuu remained silent and continued to smile, seeming to know that something more is going to happen.
Hinata walked on to the streets of Konoha with her head down and rubbing her arms where Kuu bit her. In a moment of fury she picked up a rock and threw it in the direction of an alleyway where a muffled grunt of pain sounded. Snapping out of her small rage, Hinata ran over to where the sound was heard to see Naruto leaning against the wall rubbing his head.
"Ah Naruto-kun, I'm sorry I wasn't looking to where I was throwing are you okay?"
The golden haired boy looked up and smiled while reassuring Hinata that he was fine and adding a comment that being hardheaded has its perks. The two walked out of the alley striking up conversation that had Hinata on Cloud Nine.
Outside of the classroom Naruto was quiet and surprisingly gentle when talking about someone he doesn't particularly like. He listened to everything Hinata had to say and gave kind input wherever she looked for it.
"Hinata, don't you feel like if you don't act a certain way people would get angry or try to hurt you for it?" the boy asked suddenly, his head down while they passed a couple of villagers.
Hinata gave the boy a quick glance and thought about it. "Yes," she said finally. "I feel that if I'm not the best or if I don't try my hardest Father would not approve of me."
Naruto stopped and looked at her with a confused expression.
"I not very strong but I want to be, I want to prove that I'm worth something and make Father proud of me. I've already achieved that somewhat when I got my headband but there's still more to do."
"Why…" Naruto was cut off when a villager shouted at him, glaring and cursing loudly.
A small crowd began to gather around the two, all hurling hateful words at Naruto while some tried to make a grab at him.
"Demon, why don't you just leave us in peace, there's nothing here for you!" one angry male villager shouted, riling up the rest of the crowd.
Naruto winced at the words as if they cut him like a blade. Hinata watched the boy with concern etched on her face, not knowing what to do. The crowd wasn't trying to hurt but their words were painful enough until Naruto cracked and yelled at them to shut up. The throng of people took a step back allowing Naruto weave through them with Hinata following closely behind.
"Naruto-kun what happened back there?"
"Nothing, don't worry about it Hinata."
The tone in which the boy spoke gave no room for arguments so Hinata just let him lead on. The pair reached another part of the village that was mostly deserted expect for a few buildings a good distance away from the mob when a dark snarl was heard.
Hinata looked up to see Kuu lounging on the remains of a destroyed house while sneering at them both. The Wolf's snarl continued when she saw Naruto tense up and moved to stand in front of Hinata. Jumping up the decaying house the Wolf forcibly parted the two and glared at Hinata who turned away and gritted her teeth.
"Did you not understand me when I said to stay away from him!?"
"I want…I want to stay by Naruto-kun's side. I don't care what you do to me; I want to stay with Naruto-kun!"
Kuu dropped into a crouch baring her fangs then jumped forward, sinking her teeth into the girl's flesh.
"Ungrateful bitch!"
Blood spilled freely from the wound as Hinata fell from the extra weight of Kuu and pain. Upon hitting the ground she tried to dislodge the furious canine by punching her in the face but that only resulted in Kuu biting harder. Letting out a scream, Hinata unwittingly led the mob to them and at first they were stunned to see the Hyuuga heiress in the predicament that she was in. Yet their attention soon shifted to Naruto who watched the girl struggle in shocked silence.
"Stop it,"
Kuu looked up briefly to see Naruto glaring daggers at her with eyes that were starting to turn a deep shade of crimson. The female Wolf just snorted and bit harder into Hinata's skin making her yell out louder.
"I said, STOP IT!"
Kuu wasn't ready for the hard blow to the ribs nor did she expect to be thrown into the mob which she began to tear apart in anger. The group of people started to panic as the Wolf tore at their flesh and broke their bones until some decided to lead towards Naruto and in her rage Kuu didn't think about not harming the boy.
Seeing Naruto hurt made Hinata get up albeit slowly from her wound and tried to pry Kuu off the blonde resulting in the villagers turning on her. Placing her body in front of his, Hinata shielded Naruto from the wrath of the villagers. One such villager, a drunk who didn't recognize Hinata for who she was threw a large wine bottle at her causing it to shatter and the shards to cut deep into her skin. The girl held in her pain but did not lash out causing Kuu to scream agitatedly at her from somewhere next to her.
"Little warrior, now is the time to fight! If you don't want to die, hit out at them do it!"
"No I can't hurt any of the villagers…it'll be wrong."
Naruto tried to speak in a lighter tone but he was still far too angry so his voice had a deep gravelly sound to it. "Hinata run away, I'll be fine. You don't have to protect me."
Hinata took another blow this time by a rock which left her face bloody and bruised but she refused to move away from Naruto.
"Damn girl, I have no choice. I can't have her dying yet." Kuu muttered before padding over to Hinata and snarling to gain her attention. "To save a life is pointless, only think of yourself. Preserve your own life to live longer. Together we will slaughter."
Kuu raised her head to let out a bone chilling howl while Hinata seemed to go in a daze as the howl before closing her eyes and dropping to one knee. Once the howl was complete Kuu was gone and Hinata remained kneeling until Naruto walked up to her.
"Hinata, are you…"
Hinata picked up her head slowly while giving a deranged smile to Naruto who quickly backed up, demanding to know who she was. "Hinata" continued to smile and for a moment didn't speak but looking at the villagers she uttered these words.
"I'm here to slaughter, the little warrior is mine and no pathetic human is going to take her from me."
With this "Hinata" launched herself at the mob and within minutes had them screaming and begging for mercy. Taking one villager she ran her hand through his chest, ripping out his heart and taking a cowering man's head off. Blood spattered on her clothes and face but "Hinata" seemed to be enjoying it all, the disturbing grin never leaving her face. When it came to a woman paralyzed by fear, the girl had no qualms about advancing towards her, laughing at the dumb terror on the older woman's face.
Taking the woman's head in her hand "Hinata" proceeds to crush it to bits before Naruto tackles her to the ground and starts shaking the girl.
"Bring Hinata back, NOW!"
"Hinata" gave the boy a sickeningly sweet smile before maneuvering out of his grip and motioning to the now decimated mob. "Hang on a minute. I have to finish this."
Quickly the girl kills what's left of the mob and turn to Naruto with these words. "See what I've done to these idiots? I can and will do it to you if I catch you with the little warrior from now on. She has a debt to repay and I intent to make sure she pays for it."
Then with a sigh, Hinata fell to the ground unconscious while Kuu showed up a few yards looking dazed but unhurt. Naruto tried to reach out and pick Hinata up but Kuu was faster and growling tossed the girl on her back and ran off leaving Naruto confused, angry and a little frightened.