Disclaimer. I do not own Naruto or Naruto Shippuden. No characters belong to me except Almas.

CHAPTER TWO: THE ACADEMY AND HINATA MEETS SOMEONE MYSTERIOUS

Neji knocked on Hinata's bedroom door. "Hinata-Sama. Are you up yet? We have to get going to the academy." Frowning, he walked away as a muffled voice replied. "I'm a-almost ready..." Neji put his shoes on. 'Tch. Why is she allowed into the academy. She's nothing but a shy spoiled child.' Footsteps thumped as a small girl ran out of her room. She had short black hair and the pale eyes of the Hyuuga Clan. She wore a beige sweater and dark blue pants. Putting her shoes on, she glanced nervously at Neji. He ignored her and opened the door, walking outside. Hinata followed, closing the door behind her.

Neji stalked off, heading down the street. Glancing around, Hinata ran off after Neji. Suddenly, her cousin stopped, and glanced westward. Following his gaze, Hinata spotted smoke rising in the distance. It was visible, but faint. Hinata lowered her eyes, biting her lip as she recalled something. 'Last night I d-did feel some sort of tremor. Like something had c-crashed down. I wonder what it w-was.' A voice shook her out of her thoughts. "Hinata-Sama. Stop spacing out and follow me to the academy." Flinching a bit, she laughed softly. "Ahaha...of course Neji-San. Um..." Neji waited for her to catch up, despite looking annoyed. "What." Together they walked along the path as Hinata stuttered. "Did y-you see t-that smoke?"

"What of it?"

"Um...do you t-think something h-happened?" She waited for a response. They reached the academy near the edge of the village as he replied. "Who knows. It's probably nothing anyways." He frowned. Hinata noticed this and that his response was a bit hesitant. 'Neji-San is h-hiding s-something.' She stopped short at the sight before her. A large group of children were gathered near the front of the doors. Adults stood on standby and a few Chuinins were at the front.

(Chuinins are a higher class ninja. The ones above them being Jounins. And above that is Hokage. The leader and the strongest ninja of the village. Below all of those ranks are Genin. People who have just graduated from the academy and became rookie ninja. Hinata and the others aren't even Genin yet as they haven't graduated yet. Yes. Neji does have a lot of skills for not being a Genin yet. He's a genius after all. And this also takes place after the 'Spoliers for those who haven't watched certain parts of Naruto' Uchiha Clan had been massacred. So Sasuke is in the academy but well, y'know.)

Neji stalked on ahead, joining the group of waiting children. The Hokage stood at the front, smiling and looking pleased. He was rather old but it seemed he didn't mind.

(His name will be written later. And I'm sure most of you know he's the third Hokage. And then the first Hokage and then the second and forth. But...if you don't know please look it up. Yes this story does have Naruto as one of the main characters but most viewpoints will be on anybody except him. Except for maybe a few battles and missions.)

Hinata hesitantly walked up to the group, her eyes roving over the crowd, searching for someone. She smiled and a slight blush reddened her cheeks as she spotted a certain bright yellow haired short boy. Something caught the corner of her eye and she blinked. A glow was being emitted from a certain child in the crowd. She had long flowing white hair and a strange simple white dress. Hinata looked at Neji who also had his eyes trained on the mysterious individual. The Hokage coughed, and everyone snapped to attention.

Stepping foward the Hokage spread his arms, smiling. "Everyone. I am pleased to announce that starting today you shall become students at this wonderful school, and train in hopes of becoming fine Shinobis. Your new sensei's are pleased to be teaching such wonderful students, and hope that they can teach you many things. I am looking foward to each and every one you succeeding. Now then. You will be introduced to your sensei's and be given a tour of the school. That will be all for today. Your lessons will start tomorrow. Good day to you all!"

He stepped away, laughing as some of the children crowded around him. Neji stood to one side, ignoring all the commotion. A certain black haired individual also stood aside, completely ignoring all the girls mooning and cooing at him from a distance. Hinata glanced around, spotting the yellow haired boy hanging out with a rather chubby one, a bored looking one, and one that had a cute white puppy with him. Starting to walk towards them she stopped as the mysterious child from before approached her. Hinata twiddled her fingers, glancing from side to side as the almost magical girl stopped in front of her. The girl lifted a hand, the gentlest of smiles gracing across her face.

"Hello. My name is Almas. It means diamond. May I have the pleasure of knowing your name?" Hinata took a step back. Something about this girl seemed...unhuman. The girl lowered her hand, the smile fading a bit. "Sorry if I startled you." Hinata shook her head. "N-no it's a-alright. My n-name is Hinata."

Almas smiled. "What a beautiful name. May I accompany you on the school tour when it starts?"

Hinata nodded. "Of course." She glanced sideways at Neji, who was frowning at her.

Neji narrowed his eyes at Hinata, before turning his icy stare on Almas. 'Who is this girl?' He activated his Byakugan, observing Almas. He grunted in shock. A large amount of chakra was surrounding the girl, and specks of strange white dust drifted through the chakra. 'This girl, is not...' He deactivated the Byakugan as Almas turned her head towards him, eyes intensely focused on him. He scoffed, and turned his head the other way. 'She knew.'

One adult clapped his hands. "Alright students! My name is Iruka and I'll be your tour guide for today. I am also a teacher! If you're lucky, some of you might end up with me! Now let's go!"

END OF CHAPTER TWO