DISCLAIMER: I DO NOT OWN NARUTO OR ANY OF THE CHARACTERS.

CHAPTER 15 Fighting for a Future

Hinata took a fighting stance as her father stood up and took the same stance. His cheek was now bruised from where she had kicked him. Naruto was fighting Hiashi's reinforcements with Kakashi and Sakura out in the hallway. Pein simply stood by Tsunade.

Any shinobi who was able to get passed Naruto and the others ended getting wrapped up in paper by Konan.

Now of course Pein and Konan could easily have captured or even kill Hiashi and end the battle. However, they knew this would be the last chance for Hinata to ever speak with her father. They would only interfere if they believed she couldn't protect herself.

"Hinata. My daughter. Why do you appose us? I have explained our reason- "

"But you haven't explained your reason. You say this is for the good of the clan, but all you're doing is causing bloodshed and hate towards the Hyuuga. The Hyuuga is down the same path as the Uchiha- "

"YOU'RE WRONG! We have come further than the Uchiha clan. The village is burning, there are battles all around us, the Akatsuki are here and the villagers are in the shelter and know nothing about the alliance."

Hinata's eyes widened. She watched in horror as a smile appeared on her father's face.

"You're going to blame the attack on the Akatsuki?"

"What the villagers done know won't hurt them. Yes, they will be saddened by the death of the Hokage and village elders. And the fact that their home has been burned to the ground. But the leaf village will grow stronger from the ashes."

"But what about everyone here? The shinobi who are out of the shelters and are fighting."

Hiashi stayed where he stood. She didn't need an answer. She already knew, thanks to Itachi.

"The cursed seal. You're going to use it on all the shinobi."

Everyone stopped and looked at Hinata and Hiashi. One enemy shinobi ran to Hiashi.

"Sir! You said we'd have to kill anyone who was out of the shelters! That cursed seal is a time bomb! It'll eventually kill everyone!"

He was right. The cursed seal was used to cause pain the branches of the Hyuuga clan who stepped out of line or to 'put them in their place'. Like tightening a leash on a dog. The strain on the body from the seal would slowly kill you. Physically but worse mentally. You'd slowly become a lifeless doll. Death would be a better choice.

Sakura, Kakashi, Shizune and Tsunade were all in shock. As were Hiashi's men. Pein and Konan were already aware, apart from the fact that it was only Hiashi who knew.

Hinata started picturing what the village would be like. The village rebuilt. Her father's face on the Hokage mountain with those before him. The villagers living in a false peace. All naïve of the truth. All the shinobi in line. Any in complete agony who steps out of line. And any villagers who were close to finding out the truth would perhaps end up in an unfortunate accident.

The images brought shivers down Hinata's spine. She felt horrified and disgusted. She shook in frustration. She starred daggers at Hiashi.

"YOU! YOU ARE NOT NOT MY FATHER! MY FATHER WOULD NEVER DO THIS!"

She swung her arms forward towards Hiashi and he flew across the room. Everyone was surprised. The gentle kind-hearted Princess was full of rage and the chakra in her fists were glowing blue, purple and white.

Suddenly Hiashi pushed his arm forward and a huge gust of chakra blew in the room and everyone was flung out of windows as it smashed. Konan used her paper to grabbed everyone as Pein was about to use 'almighty push' but Hiashi was jumper out of the way and towards Hinata. He grabbed her by the throat and pushed her and himself into the village.

Naruto couldn't believe how fast there flew. "HINATAAAAAA!"

Hinata woke up feeling pain on the back; finding it hard to breath. She opened her eyes. The sight of her father strangling her became clear. She started choking; trying to focus her chakra in her hands.

"T-twin…li-ion… FISTS!"

The chakra in her hands turned into the shape of lion heads and roared. One charged right into Hiashi's stomach; making him fly into the air and land into a nearby house.

Hinata coughed and massaged her throat. It felt like she was still being strangled. She looked up as she heard a loud banging sound. She turned to see the house now in rumble with her father standing and surrounded by what was left of his rotation technique.

Both were panting. Hiashi's hair and clothes were now a mess. Both were covered in blood. Hinata wondered if this was the sight of her father's enemy saw before they were beaten. Byakugan eyes; wide open with veins big and pulsing surrounding his eyes. Hiashi spoke quietly, but Hinata managed to just about hear him; though she then wished she couldn't. His words struck her hard.

"…you disappoint me…yet again…"

At that moment she let her guard down. He took the chance to strike and charged.

Suddenly the ground in front of him exploded. Both watched as the dust disappeared to show a large 3 bladed scythe. The cord from the scythe led to a figure in the sky and landed in the handle of the scythe.

Hidan stood up straight on the scythe and glared at Hiashi.

"Hidan"

He didn't turn around to Hinata. He kept his sights on Hiashi; he jumped off his scythe and picked it up as he smiled.

"So you're the fucker who's behind all of this bullshit. Hehe You're gonna make a good sacrifice to Lord Jashin."

As she heard him, Hinata stumbled and managed to stand up in a panic.

"Hidan! Don't!"

Hidan stayed in place. Scythe beside him. His clothes (what was left of it; shirtless as always) blowing in the wind. Eyes still on Hiashi. Hinata walked towards them and stopped beside Hidan. She kept her eyes on Hiashi too.

"Give up now father! This is your last chance"

Both watched Hiashi carefully. He laughed to himself and looked up to Hinata.

"Always forgiving…. That's why you will always be weak"

His words struck her again. But this time she instantly charged her chakra to her fists. She charged. As did Hiashi and Hidan.

Meanwhile on the Hokage building roof…

The Hyuuga shinobi sat on the floor, heads down, legs crossed and hands tied behind their back. All surrounded by Naruto, Sakura, Kakakshi, Shizune, Tonton, Pein and Konan. Tsunade stepped forward.

"My lady…. I know nothing I say will make amends for what we've done…. But what Hiashi wanted to do with the cursed seal… I swear we knew nothing of it… if we did… we wouldn't of complied… I'm sorry…I'm…"
The man started crying while the others lowed their heads in shame. Tsunade sighed.

"Well… You'll all probably be sent to blood prison. But since you've given yourselves in you might have reduced your time there. Though I can't guarantee that. The Hyuuga name has now been ruined thanks to your leader. You realise your actions; easily Haishi's, has sealed your princesses fate if she stays here."

Sakura lowered her head to hide her tears while Naruto clenched his fists. Kakashi placed his hands on their shoulders.

"Don't worry. She'll be in good hands. Right?"

Everyone turned to looked at Pein and Konan.

Suddenly a loud bang echoed throughout the village. They looked in the distance to see a huge cloud of dust and new ones being made from attacks. Everyone watched as the battle unfolded; no knowing who was winning or losing.

"Let's go"

Pein started walking away with Konan following behind.

"WAIT!"

Pein stopped and turned around. Naruto stood in front of him.

"You're just gonna run away?! What about Hinata?! I thought… I THOUGHT YOU GUYS WERE GONNA PROTECT HER FROM NOW ON!"

Pein could see Naruto's frustration. Wanting to protecting someone important to him but not being able to. He knew that pain all too well.

Naruto looked up to see a bouquet of origami flowers about to be handed to him by Konan. Pein faced his back to them.

"If there is anything you wish to say to Hinata, now is the time. After the battle is over, she will have to leave"

Naruto looked at the flowers and thought about Hinata and their short but loving time together as a couple.

Now is the time

Those words echoed in Naruto's head.

Meanwhile at the other side on the village…

Both sides were panting from exhaustion. The surrounding buildings were now rubble. There was blood everywhere; whose it was no one knew. Everyone was injured. Hidan was now black with white patterns; looking like a skeleton. No matter how many time she saw it, Hinata was always fascinated by the sight of him in that form. Both sides stood their ground and starred daggers at each other; waiting for the next move. At that moment a thought suddenly went through everyone's mind.

The next move will be the last

Hidan then heard Hinata whisper.

"Listen…"

As Hidan heard. His breath quickened and gritted his teeth. Of course she expected that kind of reaction. Though she knew on the inside he was screaming bloody murder.

Everyone got ready. Hidan tightened his grip on his scythe. Hinata bent her knees more. Hiashi took his stance once again.

In an instant, everyone disappeared. Then in a flash, Hinata charged at Hiashi head on, both about to use their jutsus. Hidan appeared behind Hiashi, swinging his scythe towards Hiashi. Hiashi then disappeared in an instant.

Hidan gritted his teeth even more as he watched the scythe stab Hinata as she was still charging.

Hiashi appeared behind Hidan and prepared his final attack. Suddenly; using the momentum, adrenaline and anger, Hidan swung his scythe even faster around himself and cut Hiashi in half.

To Hinata, the world went into slow motion. She watched the top half of her father's body fly in the air. She could have sworn her father had a smile on his face and mouthed the words…

Thank you, my precious baby girl

The world then turned black.

Some moments later…

The villagers were let out of the shelters to find their village in smoke. The fires were no more and there were no more battles.

Tsunade looked at the state of the village. She sighed as she placed her hands on her hips.

"Sigh What do you think Shizune? Did we make the right decision?"

"Well…the village is now safe, the villagers are safe and the enemy has been stopped. That's what matters."

"Hmmm. I guess. Well I hope they keep their word about keep her safe. Though I doubt they wouldn't now after everything."

Meanwhile Naruto, Sakura and Kakashi stood in the grounds where the Hyuuga battle took place. Rubble, blood; Hiashi's body split and in two different places. Sakura looked away from the sight. Naruto then walked and picked something up.

Kakashi approached him.

"You did everything you could. All we can do now is move on and rebuild. Make a village which she'd be proud of. You'll see her again someday."

Naruto clenched the object in his hand.

"I know. I'll make sure of it. After all I need to return this to her"

It was Hinata's headband.

The sun started to rise.

Meanwhile, at the main gate…

Itachi was stood waiting, until he sensed a presence. He turned into the village and saw Hidan walking towards him. He then noticed Hinata in his arms. He could see with his Sharingan that she was gravely injured. Even with stomach bandaged up, a blood trail was left behind them.

"Everythings ready. We'll inform you on the aftermath once you guys arrived."

"Heh. Not that I fucking care"

Hidan looked down to look at Hinata. She was slowly turning more pale.

"Better get a fucking move on"

He walked past Itachi.

"Take care of her Hidan. Not that I have to tell you. Don't forget your mission"

Hidan recalled his orders...

Flashback…

"Actually… this order's from Pein… it's also a request from the Hokage"

"Huh?"

"Take Hinata away from the Hidden Leaf. Keep her safe from any who seek the Byukugan. Protect her. For the rest of your life."

Hidan looked at Itachi for a moment and then turned as he laughed.

"Hehehehe… That was my fucking plan all along"

End of Flashback…

"Heh… Like I said. That was my plan from the start."

Itachi laughed and then handed him an origami butterfly. Hidan looked at him questionably.

"Open it when Hinata wakes up."

Hidan took it and then ran with Hinata still in his arms. Although he was using his chakra to keep her stable, there wasn't much time, he had to get to their destination and soon.

GOD! The brain cells were working tonight! It was probably thanks to the newest Naruto Shippuden episode. The final Naruto vs Sasuke battle episodes were spectacular! So fucking epic! The animation was flawless! Can't wait for the next episode! Anyway, the next chapter will be the last one! I will then continue working on my other fanfic 'Helpless Night' and maybe another oneshot in the meantime. Let me know what you think. Sorry if it seems rushed and that there are a few gaps. I'm doing my best lol see ya!