3rd P.O.V

After the short lunch, Naruto drove the group to the nearby town, Onsen*. As the vehicle headed for the hot springs, Hinata took in the sights of the town, which was rather nostalgic to her. Did I live here? She asked herself. Arriving at the springs, they all separated and agreed to meet back in the lobby.

Girls side of the hot spring

After the necessary preparations, the girls entered their side of the hot-spring.

"Whoa, this place is amazing," Ten-ten said, "I think all I've said is 'amazing' to almost everything I've seen on this trip"

"I'm inclined to agree, Ten," Hinata replied.

"The water should help with the leg injury. Not to mention all the tension you've worked up. Are you okay?"

Hinata slowly slid into the hot water, closed her eyes and sighed. The water was quite relaxing and she could feel a few knots come loose. Ten-ten coughed to get Hinata's attention. Hinata's eyes fluttered open and gazed into the steam.

"Ten-ten," Hinata began, "I'm going be fine. I just need to work through some things. Can you trust me that I'll let you know as soon as possible?"

"Hinata, if this is about getting the know-how about your past, just know that I'm here to help you. Okay?"

"How did you know?"

"That it was about your past? Please, what kind of person would I be if I didn't know by best friend that well. I could only work with a few pieces. I don't know all the details, but from what I can tell, that was the beach where you were found and your body was just helping you remember. Now you want to piece the puzzle together and find out. Its okay, Hina. You deserve to know who you are. Just let me know when you need help"

"Thank you, Ten-ten"

"It's nothing. Let's relax okay"

"Hai"

The Boys side of the hot-spring

It had been twenty minutes since Sasuke and Naruto first got into the water.

"Naruto," Sasuke slurred.

"Yeah?" Naruto chirped.

"Are you telling me that for the whole day? We were going to do stuff water related?"

"Well, no. I also made other plans"

"Tch"

"You gotta give me some credit here. At least we're having fun. To some degree at least"

"Hn"

"I'll take that as a 'Thanks Naruto for bringing me on this wonderful getaway' and I'll say 'you're very welcome you bastard'"

Sasuke splashed some water which ended up in Naruto's eyes.

"You bastard!"

"Serves you right for being an idiot. Oy, do you think Hinata's going to be alright?"

"Honestly, I don't know. I mean, what she's going through is more than a near death experience. Earlier, Ten-ten talked about Hinata somehow remembering something about her past. Something traumatic must have happened to her, you know"

"Yeah. But it doesn't explain the necklace. Why would she have it? I can't help but feel as though my brother is linked to her somehow. It just makes me want to know who she is"

"Let's just give Hinata some space for now. The only one, who can unlock her past for now, is her. We just have to wait"

Sasuke lay back for a moment before diving into the hot water and diving up again. He got out and wrapped a towel around his waist, Naruto following in suit.

"Hey, Sasuke" Naruto purred, a fox grin on his face.

"What?"

"Want to take a peek?"

"What!?"

"You're worried about Hinata right? And I want to see Ten-ten. So, let's go"

"Are you out of your freaking mind? Stop being such a pervert"

"Try and stop me"

Naruto dashed out with Sasuke hot on his heels. However, Naruto skidded to a stop, surprised at the sight before him. Sasuke, wondering why Naruto suddenly stopped, looked beyond Naruto. In the next moment, all he saw was red.

Earlier

Hinata had left the bath earlier than Ten-ten and stepped out for fresh air. She had quite a lot on her mind and didn't notice the person in front of her until she bumped into him, stumbling due to her injury.

"I'm sorry," Hinata apologized, "Are you alright?"

"Yeah. I guess I am"

She took in the person in front of her. He had white hair, purple eyes and the most peculiar razor, almost shark-like, teeth. He had on a white bathrobe like her and could tell he was roughly her age.

"I'm really sorry. I wasn't paying attention"

"No need to apologize. I'm Suigetsu. What's your name?"

"Hinata"

"Hinata. Quite a pretty name for a beautiful girl such as yourself"

"Thank you. I should get going. My friend's waiting for me. Excuse me"

"Don't be in a rush. Stay"

Suigetsu grabbed Hinata's hand and caressed it rather seductively. Hinata removed her hand from Suigetsu's and turned around. Suigetsu grabbed Hinata by the waist turned her back towards him. He pinned her to a wall and gently rubbed her cheeks.

"Please. Stop what you're doing. This is a warning"

"Come now. Don't be like that. You know you want to"

"Please. Just leave me alone"

Before Hinata could make a move, Suigetsu was ripped from Hinata and thrown to the floor. An angry red-eyed Sasuke was throwing punches at Suigetsu. Hinata tried to pry Sasuke of Suigetsu, but failed. After 4 minutes elapsed of shuffling, scuffling and punches; Naruto, Hinata, Ten-ten and two attendants managed to get Sasuke and Suigetsu away from each other. The manager, Iruka, came in and asked why the fight started.

"He was sexually harassing my friend," Sasuke accused.

"Harassment? She consented," Suigetsu retaliated.

"That's a lie. She asked you to stop," Naruto cut in. Accusations and curses flew around the room until Iruka blew a whistle to catch everyone's attention.

"Let's here from the miss herself," Iruka ordered. They all turned to Hinata, waiting for a response.

"Forgive me Suigetsu, but the way you acted around me was unacceptable. I never allowed you to have your way with you. Please excuse us the trouble caused sir," Hinata said, bowing to Iruka and eyeing Sasuke to follow her.

Quick Sakura P.O.V

Pacing around her room, Sakura kept on calling Sasuke, only for it to go to voice mail. After the 50th try, she threw her phone on her bed and slumped onto the fur floor.

"Why won't he answer his phone?" she whined. She stretched out on the floor, talking to herself when she heard a knock on her door.

"Sometimes I wish Hinata was here to just get the door," Sakura mumbled, as she opened the door.

Her best-frenemy waltzed in without an invitation. The blonde took a bottle of mineral water from Sakura's fridge and made herself comfortable on Sakura's bed.

"Well you look terrible," Ino said, as Sakura closed the door.

"What do you want pig?" Sakura scowled.

"We're supposed to hang out today. Remember?"

"I'm more worried about Sasuke. I haven't seen him around anywhere. He won't even answer his phone"

"Did you try Naruto? Wherever Naruto is, Sasuke is sure to be around"

"You think I haven't tried that? How can he just disappear and not say a word to his fiancé?"

Ino sprayed out the water she was drinking and gave Sakura a hard stare.

"What do you mean by fiancé?" Ino blubbered.

Sakura smirked and folded her arms.

"That's right. You're looking at the future Mrs Sasuke Uchiha. The queen paid me a visit and asked if I could be Sasuke's fiancé. Of course we're going to make it official soon, but Sasuke will be mine, just like it was meant to be," Sakura boasted.

"I bet you bribed her"

"Why would I? She chose me"

"Ugh! That's so unfair. Hey, call Hinata to buy some stuff. We have to celebrate"

"She's not here"

"The Prince and the Help are both gone? That's gotta be lonely," Ino teased. Ino felt her phone vibrate and takes it out.

"Hey check this out. Sasuke was spotted in Onsen today," Ino announced.

"What?! Let me see!" Sakura screeched. She grabbed Ino's phone and saw a picture of him exiting a restaurant.

"So, he's been in Onsen the whole time? When he gets back, I'm going to make sure he's never out of my sight. He won't dodge me this time," Sakura promised.

"Um, what are you planning on doing?" Ino asked. Sakura just smiled and gazed into the television. Ino was just going to have to wait and see.

Back to the Hot Spring

Sasuke and Hinata got into an empty room and closed the door behind them.

"Why did you have to go that far Sasuke?" Hinata scolded, handing Sasuke a bathrobe. He didn't seem to have any injuries or bruises.

"What do you mean why? He was hurting you"

"I can take care of myself. I was trained to protect Sakura, what makes you think I couldn't do the same for myself?"

"Look, can you just drop it..."

"I can't Sasuke. Don't try to protect me. You're a prince and I'm a servant. If the media caught word of this what do you think would happen huh? You'll get a bad name for yourself and your clan"

"Hinata..."

"You need to learn to control yourself. Ten-ten and I will be going back to Konoha. Keep the car, but give it back to Ten-ten when you return"

Hinata opened the door but Sasuke slammed it closed.

"Just what is your problem? Why are you going over-board like this?" Sasuke demanded.

Hinata didn't reply. Instead she removed Sasuke's hand from the door and left. She wasn't prepared to tell him that she made an excuse to leave this town that kept tormenting her. All around, everything seemed familiar and alien at the same time. Hinata had to leave before she became extremely overwhelmed.

Konoha

As soon as they arrived home Sunday morning, Ten-ten asked Hinata if she was going to be alright. Hinata replied,

"If you're that worried I'll go to the hospital, okay? Just let me unpack first"

And that's what she did. After unpacking her bag, Hinata left for the hospital. But it wasn't to get her body checked. She walked along the white corridor, flowers in hand, stopped in front of a patient's room and slid the door. Once inside, Hinata put the flowers in a vase and placed it on the table next to the patient's bed.

"I hope you like peony and hydrangea. I figured having a little colour in here might brighten up this room," Hinata said. She sat down and placed the grey-haired man's right hand into her own hands.

"How are you Jiraiya? The nurses say your health has been quite excellent lately. I wonder if you will you wake up soon? It's been very lonely, but its more for Lady Tsunade because Lady Sakura and myself are in school now. I think you could solve that no problem, right?"

Hinata felt her hands being squeezed and did the same. She looked at the monitor then back at the man on the bed. Hinata was used to him reacting this way even though it wasn't exactly a hopeful sign that he would wake.

"You know," Hinata continued, "I went for a trip this weekend with my friends. It was going really great, but then I had an accident. I nearly drowned. However, I began to remember a few things; even now, the memories don't stop coming. I wish you could answer my questions. Like whom I am and who my family are.

"Also, this necklace I have, Sasuke says his brother made it. In my memories, I see a boy who looks like Sasuke. I wonder if he's Sasuke's brother. If he is, how do I know him? And why do I have this necklace? What's with the town of Onsen that seems so familiar? Is that my home? Please, I know you can hear me. Won't you answer my questions?"

At this point, Hinata was in tears. She felt a strong squeeze and gave out a weak smile. She held onto Jiraiya's hand and spoke,

"I'm sorry. I've been so frustrated lately. December's coming soon. That means my freedom's going to be here soon. But don't worry; I'll be visiting every time until you wake up. I have to go and see a doctor about my foot. I can't believe I forgot to even see one while I was in Onsen. I think I'll go back there soon. I have to know more about who I am. I'll be back soon. Stay well"

Hinata stayed a minute longer and left. She failed to notice the twitch of Jiraiya's hand as she closed the door.

It had been two days since Sasuke had seen Hinata and he was going insane. She had been purposefully avoiding him. When Naruto and himself went to return Ten-ten's car at their apartment, she wasn't home. Hinata didn't return his calls or texts. And even at KC, she was hardly ever found. He had one last resort. Catch her at the cafe.

It was late in the night when Sasuke stood in front of the Sunny-side cafe. He could see Hinata cleaning the tables and finally settling down on one of the seats, her back to him. Sasuke entered the building and heard Hinata's tired voice call out,

"Sorry we're close...Sasuke. What are you doing here?"

"I'm here to see you," Sasuke said, sitting down across from her.

"What do you want?"

"About that day, I'm fully aware that you are capable of taking care of yourself. I'm sorry for butting in but you're my friend and I hate that some idiot thought he could have his way with you"

Hinata stared at her hands and avoided Sasuke's pleading eyes.

"Hinata," Sasuke begged, "say something"

"It's okay Sasuke. I'm the one who should apologise"

"Apologise?"

"I shouldn't have over-reacted. But I had to leave. I couldn't handle being in Onsen anymore. So I just used your protecting me as an excuse to leave. I'm sorry"

"Why didn't you tell me?"

"I... I was scared. A lot happened this weekend and I couldn't handle it all at once. But I'm better now. So don't worry about me"

Sasuke once again gave Hinata the 'I'm not buying it' look. Hinata got up and leaned, very slowly, close to Sasuke's face. Hinata, inches away from his face whispered, "I'm okay, Sasuke"

She pecked his forehead and sat down quickly, giggling at Sasuke's wide-eyed expression.

"That wasn't fair," Sasuke stammered.

"Serves you right for all the poking to my forehead"

"Tch. Do you remember where you got that necklace?"

Hinata touched the neck, took out the chain from her neck and held it in her hands.

"I've been getting dreams lately. Of a party but it's on a yacht. I see people with the same eyes as me. And I see a banner written 'Happy Birthday Hinata'. Also in my dream, I see someone who looks like you. But he's in his early teens and dressed in a very noble like manner. Then I see him give a little girl a necklace. This necklace. And the girl is me. But then, the dream always ends with me in the water. And I..."

Hinata breaks into sobs, hugging herself at the same time. Sasuke could guess that he was somehow right that Hinata and his brother were connected somehow. They must have met before Itachi's death. But right now, he felt he had to do something. He couldn't stand seeing Hinata sad. Sasuke pushed aside the table and dragged Hinata's chair closer to his. He gathered Hinata into his arms and kissed her with everything he had. He didn't have the words, but he hoped Hinata could feel that she wasn't alone. And that he was there for her. And Hinata, feeling the message Sasuke was sending her, kissed him back.

Outside the cafe, the teenagers inside were being watched by a pair of tearing emerald green eyes. Sakura clenched her fists and bit her lip, trying to stop her tears. Why? Why her!? That's supposed to be me! You're going to regret this Hinata. No one takes my Sasuke

*Onsen - Hot spring