First Mate First Love
Chapter 25: Danger
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Kiba woke to the unpleasant sound of his mate throwing up. This became a normal occurrence for them. Only three more months of this hell then their daughter would be born. He walked into the bathroom and started rubbing his mate's back. Kiba didn't understand how Neji could throw up so much yet eat so little. Neji slowly raised his head. Tired was the word that came to mind when he looked into those white eyes. He wiped his mate's mouth.
"Why do they call it morning sickness when it can last almost all night", groaned Neji.
"Have tried eating crackers or drinking?" asked Kiba.
"Why no Kiba haven't tried those things. I enjoy morning sickness so much, I thought I would embrace the experience", growled Neji.
From that short burst of sarcasm, Kiba knew today would be one Neji's bad days. He didn't ask how his mate was feeling. The last time he asked that question he had kunai thrown at his head. He was lucky to only suffer a shallow cut on his cheek. There was far worse incidents than that. Most of them included Neji sending Keeper and Shine after. That damn hyena could bite. Keeper always aimed for the ass, which made it worse. Kiba sighed. Further agitating Neji in this state would prove dangerous, but at times he had to take that risk.
"Do you want anything, beautiful?" asked Kiba.
Neji gave a bitter laugh.
"How can you think I'm beautiful when I look like this? I'm fat and I've been throwing up for hours", said Neji.
Kiba touched their foreheads together.
"You'll always be beautiful to me", he whispered.
Kiba caressed Neji's cheek. The beauty leaned into his touch. He brushed a stray lock of hair behind Neji's ear. Then he leaned in and kissed those soft lips. His omega wrapped his arms around his neck keeping him close. Kiba did not want to lose this chance. He shoved his tongue into that warm mouth. The taste didn't bother him in the least. Neji suddenly pulled away and returned to his position over the toilet.
"She sure has a horrible sense of timing", mumbled Kiba.
Neji slowly raised his head. The horrible taste was refreshed in his mouth. He kicked his husband.
"What the hell was that for?" said Kiba as he rubbed his side.
Neji might now be able to use chakra against him, but he's still strong. The impact of Neji's attack caused a bruised rib at the least.
"This isn't Tala's fault!" snarled Neji.
Kiba knew better than to pick a fight. He backed down and would play extremely nice until Neji was in a better mood.
"Do you want anything? Pineapple peaches", said Kiba.
Neji main craving the last few weeks were peaches and pineapples. Kiba filled a glass on the bathroom counter and handed it to Neji.
"Come on drink", he said.
Neji shook his head and pushed away from the glass. Kiba pressed the cup against his lips. He slowly gulped down the water.
"Satisfied?"
"Almost", said Kiba.
Neji rolled his eyes.
"I'm not eating", he said.
"Come only take a few bites of something", said Kiba.
He shook his head.
"You have to go easy on your Papa, Tala. He loves more than anything, so give him break", said Kiba before he kissed his omega's stomach.
Neji smiled. He completely relaxed, when Kiba started massaging his feet. He moaned. Kiba gave him a cheeky smile.
"Do enjoy being attacked by me? Because that smug ass smile will get you that", said Neji.
"No beautiful I'm just enjoying the wonderful sound you are making. I'm allowed to do that right", said Kiba.
Neji rolled his eyes and put his hand protectively over his stomach. Their baby was giving him hell. Stomach actually felt at ease for the moment.
"Kiba, can we visit Grams. I haven't seen her in a few weeks and I need to get out of this house for at least an hour. And you said you wanted me to eat", he said.
Kiba didn't like the idea of his pregnant omega leaving the safety of his territory. He was about to say no, but then he saw the pleading look in Neji's eyes.
"Fine", he said.
"Thank you", said Neji.
He got dressed before Kiba could say no.
"Do you really have to use to transformation jutsu?" asked Kiba.
"Yes", said Neji.
They walked as quickly as they could to the noodle shop that Grams owned.
"There are my boys!" yelled the old woman.
"Hey Grams", said Neji.
"Nice to see you are finally feeling better sweetie", said Grams.
The couple took a seat in one of the booths. Kiba slid in next to Neji keeping his mate out of direct view.
"Kiba, I need to have the outside seat", said Neji.
"Why?" he asked.
"Well, I have to use the bathroom every twenty minutes. And who knows, when my morning sickness will come back", said Neji.
"Fine", grumbled Kiba.
They switched seats. Kiba a protective arm around Neji. Grams came to their table with two bowls of noodles.
"Where's Yochu?" asked Kiba.
"Her feet and ankles were too swollen for her to work a shift. I haven't found anyone good enough to replace her. Shibi sent over some of his family to help, but the Aburame Clan isn't known for the warm personality, so it doesn't make for the best customer service. It's not their fault that's just how they are. But they are some of my best customers, though. Especially Shibi and his wife Yuri", said Grams.
"Shino isn't the warm fuzzy type. I can imagine his family is the same. But they are great people who are loyal to their clan and village", said Kiba.
Neji smirked. From his sister told him Shino could be very warm and cuddly. He knew better than to tell Kiba anything.
"That explains why I have seen Shino all week. He must be taking care of her", said Kiba.
Shino waited on Yochu hand and foot. It was odd to watch, but his sister deserved being treated in such a way.
"What are you smirking?" asked Kiba.
"Nothing", said Neji.
"I'm getting old", sighed Grams.
"What are you talking about Gram? You can't be a day over twenty-five", said Kiba.
The old woman laughed.
"You're smart one Kiba", said Grams.
"You're pretty witty too", he said.
Grams sighed.
"The four of your growing up so fast. My grandbabies are pregnant and happily married. I can't help feeling old when everything around me is moving so fast", said Grams.
"We always be here for you", said Neji.
"Yes your always welcome", said Kiba.
Neji smiled. His sister's wedding was fun and extremely odd all at the same time. He'd never been to such a quiet wedding in his life. Kiba found it extremely boring. But grew to like it since it gave him plenty of opportunities to slow dance with him. Yochu dragged him on the floor multiple. Hard to believe that was four months ago. Now his sister was three months pregnant. She was extremely happy that their children would be raised together.
"How are you feeling, Neji?" asked Grams.
"Morning sickness is horrible", said Neji.
"You're still going through morning sickness when you are this far along", said Gram.
He nodded.
"You poor thing. Your next bowl is on the house", said Grams.
"Thanks, she's kicking do you want to feel?" asked Neji.
Grams nodded and let Neji put her hand on his stomach. She smiled when she felt the baby kicking.
"She's going to be a strong little girl. You two will have your hands full", said Grams.
"How can you not find this odd?" asked Kiba.
"What odd?" she asked.
"I knocked up your grandson for starters", said Kiba.
The old woman laughed.
"My granddaughter's husband has bugs living inside him. So having a pregnant grandson isn't the oddest thing in the world. And now I have two great grandbabies on the way", said Grams.
They started eating. Kiba smiled when Neji ate two bowls.
"Hopefully, that won't come up again", said Kiba.
That comment earned him a punch in the ribs. He groaned. Yep, that bruised rib was definitely broken now. He flinched when saw Neji was about to cry. No, no, no he hated it when his mate cried.
"It's okay Neji. I deserved it", said Kiba.
He gave a relieved sigh when he saw Neji smile. That's better. His omega yawned and rested his head against his shoulder. Time to take Neji back to the safety of their den. He helped his mate up from his seat. Before leaving he left a generous tip on the table. He felt his mate panic. Kiba tensed when he saw the source of his mate's stress. The Hyuga Elder and Hanabi stood in front of them with. Neji moved behind him.
"I've heard congratulations are in order", said the Elder.
"You are six months late", said Kiba.
"It will interesting to see what abilities that abomination in your stomach holds", said the Elder.
Kiba snarled. He forced down his anger. This isn't safe. A fight here would lead to destruction and danger. He wasn't going to put his family at risk. His unborn pup and mate come first. He took Neji's hand.
"We're leaving", said Kiba.
"I took for many things Kiba, but not a coward", said the Elder.
His body was rigid with anger, but he managed to keep himself in check.
"I'm no coward. I only care more about my family than this pointless grudge with you", said Kiba.
Kiba took Neji hand and led him away. When they were at a safe distance. He relaxed. They took a seat on a bench.
"How are you?" asked Kiba.
"Better", he said.
"What about Tala?" asked Kiba as he placed his hand on his mate's stomach.
Neji flinched. She was kicking nervously inside him.
"She's scared", he said.
Kiba picked him up and rushed home. They both settled in bed. He nuzzled closely to his alpha's neck. Kiba ran his fingers carefully over his stomach.
"Shh, little girl no one going to hurt your Papa or you. I'll make sure of that", said Kiba.
The smell and touch of his alpha calmed him greatly. Tala relaxed inside him.
"She's calmed down", said Neji.
"Good, I don't want our baby girl scared", said Kiba.
He started licking his mate's neck. Neji went into a peaceful stillness. Kiba smiled and pulled the blanket over the both of them. He watched his mate fall asleep. He ran his fingers through Neji's hair as he slept. A few hours later the beauty woke.
"How are you feeling?" asked Kiba.
"That's a dangerous question", said Neji.
"But it's worth the risk of asking", said Kiba.
"I feel fine and so is the baby. All I need rest", said Neji.
"Can I get you anything?" asked Kiba.
"Something sweet", said Neji.
Kiba left the bed and went into the kitchen. He cut a few slices of peach pound cake. Neji finished it off quickly. Kiba licked the small crumbs from his lips. When Neji finished, he nuzzled his neck. His mate gave a loud yawn. All his pregnant omega did was sleep and eat, which he was pleased with. The lazier his mate was the safer his mate was. Neji settled down in his arms and fell asleep.
Kiba was content spending the rest of day like this. Holding his mate in his arms. He greatly valued this time. His hyperactive nature made staying still difficult, but times like this made that nature disappear. Never had he been so content being still for hours at a time. A loud knock on the door disturbed him from the peaceful family time. It forced him to get up.
"Kiba?"
"Go back to sleep, beautiful. I'll get it", said Kiba.
His tired mate made no argument and settled into the pillows. He went to answer the door. He frowned when he saw Shikamaru standing on his front porch. That could only mean one thing he was needed on a mission.
"What the hell do you want?!" growled Kiba.
"You already know the answer. Look, I want to be as much as you want me to be here. We are both required on a mission. Which is a drag", said Shikamaru.
"Who else is going?" asked Kiba.
"Choji, we have to get him",
Kiba sighed and let the man in.
"Neji, isn't going to like this", said Kiba.
"Neither did Temari", said Shikamaru as he pointed to the bandage on his forehead.
Kiba laughed. Shikamaru rolled his eyes. He thought his wife couldn't get more terrifying than she, but he was wrong. A chance to leave the house was always enjoyed.
Kiba went into his bedroom and started packing. He woke up Akamaru. The large dog sighed and got up from the bed he shared with Shine. Kiba went to his sleeping mate. The last thing he wanted to do was leave his omega, but he didn't have a choice. Neji had already fallen asleep again.
"Beautiful wake up", said Kiba as nudged Neji awake.
"You're leaving", said Neji.
"I'm needed on an urgent mission", said Kiba.
Neji's eyes watered. He couldn't stop the tears from falling. Kiba wiped away the tears. He hated being so out of control of his emotions. What he hated, even more was the idea of Kiba leaving him while he was like this.
"When are you coming back?" asked Neji.
"Don't know", said Kiba.
"Please don't go", begged Neji.
The plea pried at Kiba's heart.
"I love you and I'll be back before you know it", said Kiba.
Kiba kissed him and then his stomach. Keeper followed Kiba out the door.
"Watch over him", he said.
Keeper nodded before returning.
"I know it", whispered Neji.
He tried keeping his emotions from going through their bond. Neji didn't even try sleeping it was pointless. He turned on the lamp and found a book. Shine and Keeper lay by his side. He ran his fingers through Shine's fur. In the early hours of the morning, he managed to sleep. He dropped his jutsu he wasn't planning on leaving the house. Neji put on a sweater and went into the kitchen.
It looked like it would rain all day. The weather didn't bother him much. He actually enjoyed the rain. He couldn't leave his clan's territory without another, while with child. If it were for any other reason he would be angry and ignore it. But this was for the safety of his baby. His instincts wouldn't allow him to leave the safety of territory without another. He sipped at his tea. Maybe he would visit Hana and Kakashi. There was knock at the door. He tensed at the scent. It was his grandfather.
"Boy open this door I know you are in there", said the Elder.
Keeper and Shine stepped in front of him.
"I have to", said Neji.
His two friends whined begging him not to go, but he ignored them. He had to face his grandfather. Neji didn't want his grandfather's scent ruining the safety of his den.
"What do you want?" asked Neji as he took a seat on the porch swing.
He placed hands protectively over his stomach. The old man was staring at his large stomach with such disgust. Shine and Keeper sat alert on either side of him. Ready to attack if ordered or needed.
"What's wrong with a grandfather visiting his grandchild?" asked the Elder.
"Of course you decide to visit when my husband is on mission and Kakashi at the Hokage's Residence", said Neji.
"I wanted to avoid unnecessary conflict, which your husband seems quite prone to", said the Elder.
Neji forced down a growl. If it was anyone else said that it wouldn't have bothered him.
"Why are you here?" asked Neji.
"The child growing within you is my concern", said the Elder.
"My daughter is none of your concern", growled Neji.
"You're having a girl. Kiba must be disappointed you couldn't produce a proper heir", said the Elder.
"Kiba and I can always have more. That would be your nightmare my children running around with your prized bloodline gift. And you not having any control over them", said Neji.
"Your child is still of the branch family the seal will be placed her", said the Elder.
Neji's hands fisted.
"You can't and won't touch my child", he said.
"Why can't I?" asked the Elder.
"She's of the main house of the Inuzuka Clan. Her father is the Clan Alpha. You have no right to her. Even if she weren't I would never allow you to put that curse on my baby. If you ever try I'll rip your hands off myself", said Neji.
"Your husband's idiocy has rubbed off on you. Or are you going through a mood swing", said the Elder.
Shine and Keeper started growling and were now standing ready to pounce on the old man. Neji collected himself.
"I finally understand grandfather", he said.
"And what is that you have figured, which dims your rightful fear of me", said the Elder.
"I met Aiko", said Neji.
The Elder lost his composure but swiftly regain it.
"I don't know who you're speaking of", he said.
"I don't know how you deny the existence of your own daughter. She was a prodigy of tour fighting style like me and you lost her to Daisuke", said Neji.
"Don't speak her name to me!" growled the Elder.
Aiko was the apple of his eye at one time. Perfect deadly and bound for greatness until that monster Daisuke ruined everything.
"You hate what I have with Kiba because it reminds you of the failures with", said Neji.
"You are just as much a failure as her maybe even more so!" yelled the Elder.
"She gave a more than fitting punishment. On your chest, you carry the original Hyuga seal", said Neji.
The Elder eyes went wide. He moved to strike the fool, but the large beast moved in front of him. Keeper growled bearing his large pointed teeth. The hair along his back rose. Kiba told him to protect Neji and that's what he would do. The Elder backed away.
"I don't regret my actions. And I wish I could have done the same to your husband", said the Elder.
Neji couldn't help feeling extremely unsafe in this moment. Shine moved beside Keeper and took an aggressive stance.
"Leave my land now", said Neji.
The old man got up from his seat.
"You've made a grave mistake. Now you will suffer the consequences", said the Elder before leaving.
His hands were shaking and Tala was moving nervously inside of him.
"Hush little one. I won't allow him to touch you. I promise", said Neji.
She didn't calm. Kiba could always get her to calm when she was like this.
"You miss daddy don't you", said Neji.
She went still for a few second, before kicking again.
"I miss him too", said Neji.
He sighed. It would take awhile for her to calm. He grabbed onto the thick leather harness Keeper was wearing. As soon as the hyena felt him grab he pulled forward helping him from the swing. He walked into the living room settled on the large leather couch. Shine joined him on the couch. Keeper grabbed a blanket from the bedroom and handed it to him. He took a book from the coffee table. Right, when he was about to settle down there was a knock on the door.
"It's me", said outside the door.
"Hana, come in", said Neji.
Hana let herself in. He smiled when he saw Hana and Senna. Her three dogs rushed into his house. Hana took the seat in the two person chair with Senna in her lap. His little niece was about five months old.
"The conversation with your grandfather didn't seem pleasant", said Hana.
"They are never are", said Neji.
"That wasn't a conversation, Neji. It was an argument", said Hana.
"How much of it did you hear?" he asked.
"Enough to know not to pry too deeply into it. How are you?" she asked.
"Fine, Tala is finally starting to settle. Don't tell Kiba", said Neji.
"I won't the rain should wash away the scent of your grandfather, but Kiba will know something happened. It's impossible to those things from your alpha", said Hana.
"I know. I have to tell him myself", said Neji.
Hana sat placed her daughter on a soft blanket on the floor. She loved her little baby. Senna was the normal Inuzuka baby. She would scream and yell to make sure everyone knew exactly how she was feeling. She reminded her of Kiba when he was a baby. But there was a great difference once Senna was asleep it was almost impossible to wake her. She had her father gray hair and her ebony eyes. Senna wiggled in her arms.
"Can you hold her for a sec?" asked Hana.
He nodded and happily took his niece in his arms. Senna seemed to sense his stress and cuddled closely to him. Neji relaxed.
"She likes you. I think your voice reminds her of her daddy", said Hana as she spread a fluffy pink blanket on the floor.
"Work?" asked Neji.
"Yes, but he tries to do as much as he can from home or brings her with him if he can", said Hana.
Hana took her daughter from Neji's arms. She set Senna down on the blanket so she was free to crawl around. Chonan, Jinan, and San settled down on the sides of the blanket carefully watching Senna.
"Is something else on your mind?" asked Hana as she took the seat closest to him.
"I don't think Senna is the only one who misses her dad. I think Tala can senses that Kiba isn't here", said Neji.
"Of course she can. And she taking longer to settle down", said Hana.
Neji nodded.
"Are you sure you're feeling okay?" asked Hana.
"Worried, I'll feel better when Kiba is home", said Neji.
"What did he say?" asked Hana.
"He wants to put the Hyuga family seal on her. I'm not sure how far he'll go to do that", said Kiba.
Hana could easily read the worry in her brother in laws expression. She squeezed his hand. Neji gave her a weak smile.
"He can't touch Tala. She's not of his clan and she's the daughter of the clan alpha. And even your grandfather wouldn't pull a stunt that stupid. May ask what you told that shocked him so much", said Hana.
Hearing Hana say that helped him settled down some.
"I rather not talk about it", said Neji.
"Okay, remember if you ever want to talk. I'm willing to listen", said Hana.
"I know. It's a difficult topic. I haven't even spoken to Kiba about it", said Neji.
He picked up his niece. She cuddled closely to him. He couldn't wait to hold his own daughter in his arms. The baby girl pulled on a strand of his hair.
"You must be tired of staying in all day", said Hana.
"He wouldn't like it if I left", said Neji.
Hana smiled. She was the same way when she was pregnant with Senna. Never wanting to leave the home without Kakashi or another. But this instinct was with Neji stronger, because of the incident with Katsuo.
"How do you think he'll feel when he catches your grandfather's scent", said Hana.
Neji tensed.
"I was only teasing", said Hana.
He relaxed some.
"There has to be something you want to eat", said Hana.
His stomach growled. They decided to go to the noodle shop. All three of them settled in for a peaceful meal. The storm only seemed to be growing worse.
"You three better be getting back", said Grams.
They went home. Even with Shine and Keeper's company, Neji felt lonely. He wanted Kiba home. The night was rough for him. His morning sickness kept him up most of the night. At least one in the morning someone pounded on the front door. After hours nausea getting up proved to be a difficult task, but he got to his feet. It must be Kiba. That man has the hardest time keeping track of his keys. He opened the door. It wasn't Kiba! He was slammed roughly against the wall. A large hand gripped tightly around his neck. His body was weak and he couldn't put up much of a fight. The man's blade went at him with a glowing blade of chakra.
"Please don't I'm pregnant", plead Neji.
The man screamed as Shine bit down on his legs and Keeper locked his jaws on the man's arm. But this didn't stop him from hitting his target.
"Not anymore",
Neji deflected the chakra blade with his own chakra. His womb escaped the damage. What the blade did hit he didn't know. Neji's attacker released his neck and punched him full force in the stomach. Again his chakra protected his baby from some of the impact. Neji hit the stranger in the chest with gentle fist. He collapsed to the floor with his attacker. The man got up back.
Neji couldn't move. Keeper tackled the man to the floor and ripped open his throat. The hyena gave pain yelp. Neji's attacker managed hit Keeper in the heart with his chakra blade right before he died. Keeper limped toward Neji and collapsed beside him. Neji reached out his hand and scratched behind his loyal friend ear. A smile appeared the old hyena face knowing he passed onto afterlife knowing he died protecting someone worthy of his affection. Neji cried as he saw the light leave Keeper's eyes.
A scream woke Tsume from her sleep. Her panic when she discovered it was coming from her son's house. She rushed to the house with Kuromaru. A heart-stopping fear struck her when she saw Neji lying in a puddle of blood with Keeper laying die beside him. Shine sat near her master. The dog was in too much shock to move. Tsume carefully picked Neji up. His eyes were barely open.
"Don't worry everything will be okay", said Tsume.
Neji's hand went to his stomach.
"I'm sure she'll be fine", said Tsume.
She tried keeping her panic under control as she sped to the hospital. As soon as she entered Neji was taken away from he and wheeled off on a gurney. His blood has soaked into her shirt. She waited outside the operating room. Nurses had to physically remove her from a bench near the operating room. Tsume felt less anxious when Tsunade arrived. Hana, Kakashi, and Senna arrived a few minutes later. Both of them were in their sleeping clothes. Her daughter brought her a fresh shirt.
"What happened?" asked Kakashi.
"Someone broke into Neji's house and attacked him", said Tsume.
"I have to go. I'm sorry", said Kakashi.
He kissed Hana on the cheek before leaving. This attack could lead to many problems. He had to figure out now, even though that meant leaving his family in a time of stress.
"Hopefully, he'll be able to figure what happened", said Tsume.
"I think I might know why. His grandfather came to the house. He wanted to put a seal on Tala", said Hana.
"Shit!" growled Tsume.
Her family didn't need any more problems with the Hyuga.
"What about the baby?" asked Hana.
"I don't know", said Tsume.
"He won't survive losing her. He'll blame himself", said Hana.
"Don't say that", said Tsume.
"How do we tell Kiba?" asked Hana.
"I don't know. There's no easy way", said Tsume.
A few hours later Sakura came into the waiting room.
"How is he?" asked Tsume.
"There was a lot of damage done. There was extensive damage done to his colon and kidney. The most severe damage was done to his liver", said Sakura.
"And the baby?" asked Tsume.
"Neji's chakra did a lot to lessen the impact of to punch to his stomach. We can't be sure if it had an effect on the baby or not. I more concerned about how Neji's massive blood loss and the anesthesia will affect the pregnancy. And there's the general shock and stress of the attack", said Sakura.
"I hate to ask this, but what's the worse case", said Hana.
"If worse comes to worse you'll have to decide between the baby and Neji. I have to go back", said Sakura.
Everyone in the waiting room tensed, when Hiashi and the Hyuga Elder made an appearance.
"What the hell are you doing here?" snarled Tsume.
"We are his family or do you forget that", said the Elder.
Hiashi sighed. The last thing he wanted to do was fight. Neji seemed to open up with Kiba. He'd seen parts of his nephew that he hadn't seen since the boy was a child. Hiashi only came here to try to be a peacekeeper and that he worried about his family.
"We are here because we are worried about Neji. I don't want to fight. This is a place of healing", said Hiashi.
"Keep your father under control and we should be fine", said Tsume.
She wanted to kill the old man. But now wasn't the place or time.
"What are implying you demented woman", said the Elder.
"THIS IS YOUR DOING!" yelled Tsume as she pointed to him.
"Are you blaming this occurrence on me?" asked the Elder.
"Who else would do something like this? Were you so desperate to put that seal on my granddaughter that you were willing to kill both her and Neji? Just to stop her from being born with the Hyuga gift!" yelled Tsume.
"Will quiet down you crazy woman!" hissed the Elder.
Hiashi stared at his father. Would he go so far?
"Don't stare at me like that boy. If I were to get rid of that parasite growing inside grandson I would go about it in a different way", said the Elder.
"WHAT DID YOU CALL MY GRANDDAUGHTER?!" screamed Tsume.
"You heard what I said", he said.
"Father I think it would be best if you left", said Hiashi.
"You might not believe this, but I'm not responsible for this", said the Elder before leaving.
"Why is that man so determined to place a seal on my unborn granddaughter?" asked Tsume.
Hiashi sighed.
"Neji is strong, even stronger than I. That means his children will be powerful as well. My father detests that he won't have any control over them", he said.
"Do you know how insane that sounds? Why punish a child for something they can't control?" asked Tsume.
"It's the way of our clan", said Hiashi.
"The way your clan might just kill Neji and his baby", said Tsume.
"My father wouldn't be so rash in his actions", said Hiashi.
"I saw the doubt in your eyes, Hiashi. Don't lie to me", said Tsume.
"It wouldn't surprise me if he made an attempt to some make Neji miscarry, but he wouldn't go about it in this way. He wouldn't want anything left on untied. Having a hit man do his dirty work would leave a high amount of risk for him", said Hiashi.
Doors of the waiting room slid opened. Since it was one in the morning the normally unnoticed caught the attention of everyone in the room. It was Hinata and Naruto. They took a seat next to her father.
"Is he going to be okay?" asked Hinata.
"We don't know he's still in surgery", said Tsume.
She started crying. Naruto ran his hand up and down her back.
"When is Kiba getting back?" asked Naruto.
"It was a short mission he should be back in a few hours", said Kakashi.
The mission was a success, but something wrong. They had to stop some major flooding and track down the people who were swept away. Kiba paced nervously around the campsite. Something didn't feel right. His bond with Neji was strained and he didn't know why. He shouldn't have left his mate.
"Can you stop that it's getting annoying", said Shikamaru.
"Something is wrong. I can't feel him. Please, can we go back", said Kiba.
"We aren't that far from the village. It won't take long for us to get to the village from here. But Shikamaru is the squad leader. The choice is up to him", said Choji.
"Please, I wouldn't ask if I didn't think something were something were wrong", said Kiba.
"Fine", said Shikamaru.
Everyone in the waiting room tensed, when Tsunade entered.
