Sum of our Parts

Plans for the Future

***Nothing claimed, nothing received. ***

"Le gasp!" normal talking

'das fuken?' normal thinking

"set-you-on-fire-no-jutsu" Jutsu and other techniques

"I will murder you!" Tailed beast talking

***SooP***

Hinata Hyuga had stayed late into the evening, just talking and catching up with her teammates, it had been a long time since they had some down time to just relax and it was refreshing to say the least.

The two Uzumaki sisters had even insisted on the pale eyed girl spending the night, not wanting her to travel back to her compound alone at night, especially with all the hostile Ninja in the village.

This had lead to some slightly awkward sleeping arrangements, at least for Hinata. The two sisters had always shared a bed, since their cramped apartment only had one bedroom, which meant that the Hyuga found herself lying between her two crushes.

To make matters worse Natsuko had taken to the idea of dressing in fairly revealing clothing for her sleepwear, hence the slightly too short tank top, short shorts… and nothing else.

Akane wore a black jumpsuit type of attire, and Hinata had gotten away with just taking off her jacket to remain comfortable.

At first Hinata had found lying between the two girls to be quite… soothing, and had fallen asleep early on thanks to the warmth that the two created.

Unfortunately she had awoken in the middle of the night when the blonde had rolled over to face the poor girl.

They were so close, her and Natsuko, a foot apart at most. Close enough that she could feel the blonde's breath on her face, on her lips.

Her thoughts flashed back to that time in the forest, when she had been so close to her other idol… to her other secret crush. That incident, merely a few days prior, was now burned into the shy girl's mind as she remembered her hesitance, the fear that froze her in place rather than allowing her to close that small gap, to taste the lips she had dreamed about for so long.

Now she had a second chance, Kami had seen fit to give her another roll of the dice to make her dreams and fantasies come true.

But what if she was rejected? What if Akane found out and was either angry towards Hinata for coming onto her sister or even jealous? What if by doing this one simple act she lost out on any potential future she had with the redhead.

Worse still, what if they both rejected her as a freak? Same sex relationships weren't necessarily uncommon among Ninja, but they were frowned upon in major clans, who sought to continue their bloodlines through children. The two Uzumaki might feel betrayed if she did such a thing, especially to one who was asleep.

If only there was a way to subtly wake the blonde up, to see in her eyes whether she would reciprocate the pale eyed girl's feelings. To know how the redhead and her own family would react.

Not that she cared about how the Hyuga would react at this point, in fact she secretly hoped that they would, perhaps they would banish her and Hanabi and the two could live free, maybe even work with her two teammates to purchase a small house together.

Maybe the two girls wouldn't mind sharing….

But the first step had to be taken, and in a surge of confidence Hinata leaned forward, pushing the gap to less than an inch from the young girl's lips, her soft inviting lips.

There she froze again though, self-doubt roaring through her mind and paralyzing her body.

Tears formed at her eyes as she silently cursed her weakness. Would this be her fate, to forever watch from afar while others were able to find their happiness? Would she forever be alone due to her own insecurity and pity?

A silent sob escaped her lips as she backed down, her confidence evaporating and returning her to the distance she had started at.

"If only…" Hinata whispered out, before a slight sob raked her body but this time she held it in, refusing to show any more pain in front of these two statues of strength, these two women who had been through so much and yet still endured, the two Kunoichi whom gave her strength and hope even when she could find none.

Opening her eyes again the Hyuga let out a quiet gasp, as a pair of sky blue eyes stared back into her own, a bit of sadness in them.

"N-Natsuko…"

"You were so close this time Hinata…"

"I-I-I"

"Did you really think Akane-chan didn't notice during the forest? Did you really think we never noticed how you would stare at us, taking in our bodies with those eyes of yours?"

"I-I'm s-sorry I didn't…"

"Take a chance Hinata-chan, you might be surprised at what happens." The blonde whispered out, further encouraging the still timid girl.

Hinata managed a slow nod, before attempting to close the distance once more, her eyes slowly closing as she made it…. almost to the young girls mouth. This time she could feel the very slight contact between the two, but the voice in her head that always held her back was shouting louder than ever, warning about the consequences of such behavior, dreading what might happen to the team she now depended on more than ever.

Natsuko apparently did not have such a voice, and pushed forward, connecting the two.

To say Hinata was in bliss was to say that the Uchiha and Hyuga were arrogant.

The girl had never experienced such a feeling before, such a connection with another human being. The warmth, the emotion that the smaller girl poured into the kiss was mind numbing to put it lightly.

The young blonde tasted sweet, a bit like strawberries.

It was beautiful, a moment she wished to freeze in time.

All too quickly the two had to halt their embrace, gasping for breath. The slight blush on the blonde's face made her even more attractive, if that were possible, to the Hyuga.

"That was…." Hinata tried, but failed, to put words with the experience.

"Wow" Natsuko summed it up quite nicely.

Suddenly a pair of arms wrapped around the pale eyed girl's waste, as another body was pressed against her from behind.

"Hey Akane-chan, I was wondering when you would run out of patience."

"I was wondering when Hinata was going to pay me some attention as well, I was hoping she would take the initiative herself but apparently giving that final push does help."

Hinata's eyes widened in shock, as she let out the terrified breath she was holding, the girl tilted her head just enough to see the redhead's lips, before they captured her own from the side.

Akane was a bit more aggressive than Natsuko, and had a more distinctive taste, but Hinata enjoyed the moment all the same.

Again that breathtaking feeling consumed her, as Akane went even further, and began tracing her tongue over the Hyuga's teeth.

Just as Hinata opened her mouth she felt a pair of small, yet delicate hands begin sliding up under her shirt, higher and higher until….

Hinata shot straight up in the bed, as the morning light began pouring into the room. The Kunoichi was covered in sweat and quickly glanced around, confused as to her unfamiliar surroundings.

After a moment or so she realized that she was in the bedroom of her two teammates, and was alone, if the noises from the kitchen were an indicator the two sisters had begun breakfast.

The disappointed girl let out a groan and fell back onto the bed. It had all been a dream.

***SooP***

"Kiba would you come in here please?" The Inuzuka clan head commanded, earning a frightful appearance from her son.

"Y-yeah mom what…. oh hey Hana." Kiba slowly entered the room before standing before the two, notably angry, Kunoichi.

"So uh what did you want to talk about?"

"Your actions during the Chunin exams." The elder woman briefly answered, earning a flinch from the boy.

"I'm sorry I lost, I thought for sure that…"

"You stupid brat we don't care that you lost!" Hana interrupted, losing her temper towards the Genin.

"Y-you don't?"

"Of course not Kiba, it was your first attempt at the exams, the fact that you made it to the third stage was impressive enough."

"Then why…"

"Your actions during the match you had with the Uzumaki girl…"

Kiba suddenly found the floor very interesting as he stared downwards avoiding the angered gaze of the two experiences Ninja.

"Wh-what about it?"

"What the hell do you mean what about it?" The boy's sister roared out in rage. "What you did, tried to do, threatened to do! I ought to beat you myself!"

"Hana! That is enough, but she is correct Kiba. Your actions during that match were reprehensible to say the least. The fact that you nearly sexually assaulted a fellow Konoha Genin, one of your classmates no less is… disgusting. You have been conducting yourself in a way that brings shame to the clan as a whole, to you, and to us by extension."

"B-but I was only acting like…"

"Like one of those disgusting Shinobi from Kumo or Iwa!" The matriarch interrupted, immediately shutting the boy up.

"The fact of the matter is, dear brother that you have done a terrible thing, and you will be punished accordingly. Mother and I do not care for this attitude you have developed, and we had been hoping that your time as a Genin would have cleared it up but we were obviously wrong. Thus for the next month you and Akamaru will be undertaking some 'rehabilitation'. When the exams resume you will be given a chance to watch your team and classmates participate should we deem you fit. If however you are still showing signs of this behavior… we will be looking into more long term solutions, even removal from the Shinobi program."

"WHAT!? You can't be serious!"

"We are very serious Kiba your actions have shown that you cannot be responsible towards your own potential teammates. Tell me exactly what do you expect would happen if you were to be paired up with one of those two girls in the future for a mission? Would you try and assault them again? Do you honestly believe they would be able to trust you in any way shape or form?" Tsume resumed.

"You won't always be paired with Team seven Kiba, and I know that if I were in their shoes I would never be able to go on a mission with you, I could never trust you after what you did. So part of the punishment mother and I have decided upon is that you will be seeking out both of their forgiveness for what you have done. Until then you will not be permitted to retake the Chunin exams or be on a mission involving anyway besides your team. We will be speaking with your Sensei and the Hokage about this later today." Hana finished glaring at her brother in contempt.

"I understand…"

"Good, first things first though we will be undertaking your punishment. Your opportunities to apologize will begin in a week, until then Kiba… prepare yourself."

The Inuzuka gulped at what he knew would be coming next.

***SooP***

"Hey Lee-kun!" Natsuko shouted happily as the two sisters passed the downtrodden boy who had been making his way toward a nearby training ground.

"Oh, hello Natsuko-chan and Akane-chan how are you two doing today?"

"We are doing awesome Lee-kun! What's wrong?" The blonde inquired, after noticing his mood.

"Nothing, Gai-Sensei is training Neji-san today and so I have been working by myself. I am not sure why he continues to spend time trying to train me though, since I am no longer in the exam."

"He still sees potential in you Lee-san, we all do. Do not give up from one defeat."

"I suppose you are right Akane-chan, I wish you two the best of luck with your matches." The boy turned to walk away but was interrupted by the redhead.

"Lee-san, would you have time for a spar? I wouldn't want to get rusty before my match and you are one of the few who can actually push to my limits."

The boy smiled back, realizing what the two were doing, and grateful for it.

"YOSH! Indeed Akane-chan let us push our flames of youth to even greater heights!"

The redhead smiled, before adopting a combat stance, while Natsuko moved off the battlefield, happy for her sister.

***SooP***

"So tell me about your skill in Fuinjutsu Akane." Jiraiya practically demanded, after showing Naruko the basics of the Rasengan and having her practice nearby.

"I have a few things I am working on that I hope will surprise everyone."

"Oh? Listen as skilled as I assume you are I can assure you that the Hokage and I have seen a lot more than you can imagine. I doubt anything would surprise me at this point."

"Care to make a bet on that Jiraiya-Sama?"

***SooP***

Meanwhile in the Hokage's tower the third was currently glaring at a large stack of paperwork, hoping he would develop a bloodline late in life that would allow his gaze to set it on fire, when his inner danger senses began going haywire. He quickly located his crystal ball and scryed to where his student was training the two Uzumaki sisters, and his eyes opened wide in horror at the conversation.

"Don't do it Jiraiya…"

***SooP***

"Hmmmm I don't know, what are we betting?"

"I wager that in one month I can create something with Fuinjutsu that will amaze you."

"Alright brat you're on."

***SooP***

"NO DON'T DO IT JIRAIYA IT'S A TRICK, A TRICK I SAY!" The old man shouted at the crystal sphere, hoping that his apprentice might pick up on the dangerous situation he found himself in.

***SooP***

"What are the stakes?"

"If I win, you have to train Natsuko and I as much as possible, and that means that you can't abandon us to do any of your 'research'…. ever."

The Sannin gulped in hesitation. Sure he was a seal master the likes of which the world hadn't seen since the Uzumaki or until his own apprentice… but this girl was not only his daughter, but an Uzumaki to boot. Fuinjutsu practically ran in her blood.

Still though, she was only a Genin, and from what he had been told had received no training in the art from Kakashi or his Sensei. How much progress could she make in only a month?

"Alright, but those are some pretty high ones, what do I get when I win?"

The redhead ignored the man's confidence before adopting a thinking pose.

"Hey Akane-chan what about getting him into the Annual Kunoichi Hot Spring Convention?"

The pervert's nose practically erupted in blood.

That was the Holy Grail for all perverted men, an annual gathering of Kunoichi from allied nations to a secret hot spring to relax and talk amongst each other, thereby helping to ease any tension between the nations and promote good will.

It was supposed to only be a myth, a legend told in bars and brothels to get eager clients 'excited' faster and to spur them to spread the word around their friends and teammates.

If it did exist, and the two sisters could smuggle Jiraiya in… he would have enough material to write his greatest story ever, he would be rich and famous beyond compare!

***SooP***

Back at the Hokage's tower, Sarutobi was having second thoughts himself, sure he remembered the lesson he had recently instilled in himself 'never bet against Akane' but regardless. Such an opportunity would make his student the thing of legends, not to mention that Jiraiya would owe the old man a favor for bringing him back for the Chunin exams in the first place.

The thoughts of a limited first edition gold embroidered Icha Icha novel appeared in the old man's head, who began to snicker diabolically at the thought, thereby ignoring the warning bells that continued ringing in his head.

***SooP***

"Deal! This is going to be the crowning achievement of my life!"

The two Uzumaki sisters sent each other a silent smirk, before continuing on their training.

***SooP***

"Where do you think you're going Hayate?" His purple haired lover inquired, as he snuck towards the door of their apartment.

"Uhhh I wanted to go out and do a patrol tonight, with some many enemy Ninjas in the area…"

"You should not be patrolling alone, besides isn't tomorrow morning one of your promised training sessions with Akane? You know how strong she has gotten recently, you really should stay in…. and rest" The tone that Yugao gave though implied anything but rest for the rest of that night and the Jonin knew it.

His mind warred between the bad feeling he had in his gut and staying here, where it was safe. Eventually he relented as his thoughts passed over the girl who had slowly made her way into the two Ninja's hearts like a daughter.

They had both secretly agreed that perhaps starting a family wouldn't be so bad, especially if they could have children like the two Uzumaki sisters, fiercely loyal towards each other and yet compassionate when you looked in the right spots.

The Kunoichi gave a sultry smile, before taking hold of the man's hand and leading him back into their shared bedroom, for a night that would be filled with less sleep than she had originally suggested he have.

***SooP***

"So what can I get for you two?" The elderly man inquired, as Anko and Kurenai sat down at the ramen stand.

"Do you have any dango by chance?"

"Anko…."

"What? Kurenai-chan I'm hunnnnnnnnngry." The snake mistress emphasized in a pathetic tone.

The red eyed Jonin merely shook her head towards her friend before turning back to the owner of Ichiraku and his daughter who had just come in from the kitchen.

"Actually we are here for some information we understand that the two Uzumaki sisters come here quite often."

The man's eyes narrowed dangerously, as he gripped a nearby kitchen knife, while Ayame took a step back towards the back in worry.

"I don't know who you mean we have a lot of regular customers after all."

"I don't mean them any harm I assure you, I am their Jonin Sensei, Kurenai and this is my friend Anko."

"Look I am sure you are who you say but I still don't know who you are speaking of. If you are their Sensei as you claim to be then you should go talk to them rather than us."

The emphasis was not lost on the Jonin and she frowned, apparently there had been others posing as the girl's friends or teachers in hopes of getting information on them.

"We…"

"We can't go to them, not about this. The Hokage directed us here to get some information about something that happened to them a few years ago. He said that you two might know more about the incident so we were just hoping to find out if that was true."

"You mean… that month?"

The two Jonin turned towards the, until now, silent Ayame.

"What do you mean 'that month'?"

The girl glanced at her father, who nodded slightly allowing her to continue.

"Years ago Natsuko came in here, desperate for help. She said that her sister had been kidnapped and that the Hokage wasn't in the village. We helped her look for hours but never found her. We searched every day for an entire month."

"What changed?" Kurenai prodded, urging the girl to continue.

"Natsuko found her."

"Do you know where?"

The girl slowly shook her head.

"No, but after that…. Akane wasn't the same. She was so quiet, so drawn in and secretive. She became so protective of Natsuko. They rarely left each other's sides after that month."

"Did Akane ever say anything about what happened?"

"No, I tried asking her once but she shut down immediately. I could see the pain in her eyes though." Teuchi replied as he stared off into space as if remembering the past.

"That was also when her outfit changed." Ayame remarked, drawing confused glances from the two Jonin.

"What do you mean?" Anko inquired.

"Well before she wore bright colors like her sister, and dressed similarly as well. Afterwards though well she dressed like she does now, covered up and often wearing darker colors."

Kurenai thought back, and practically slammed her head down on the counter in agitation. She had never realized that Akane had always been covered up, never showing any skin below her face. It was like she was hiding something.

"Thank you both for your help, we are trying to help them and… well we just didn't know where to start." Kurenai responded before standing to leave with her friend.

"I wouldn't start there if I were you." The owner called out, bringing the two to a halt before he continued on. "Like I said when I tried she shut down immediately, as far as I know she never even told her sister what happened during those weeks. Whatever it was…. it broke that poor girl."

The two Kunoichi nodded and thanked the two again before departing both trying to hide the worry on their faces.

***SooP***

"Alright Hinata, let's go over a few more Ninjutsu scrolls I grabbed from the library." Kurenai commanded, as she pulled out half a dozen items from her supply bag.

"While I appreciate the help what about Anko-chan and Natsuko-chan, shouldn't they be part of this training too?"

"Normally we would Hinata, or at least find another exercise for them to be doing. But they have a different teacher for this month, someone who owes them this time and more. Plus as much as I hate to say it, you might be going up against one of them during the finals and joint training would interfere with that."

"B-but I don't want to fight them, they are practically the only two friends I have…"

"Listen Hinata-chan, we don't always get a choice in who we are forced to fight as Ninja. Just remember that this wouldn't be a fight to the death or anything. Think of it more as a spar between teammates."

"I don't know Anko-Sensei…. I don't think I could bring myself to harm either of them."

"Oh, that doesn't have anything to do with some unresolved feelings you have would it?" Anko teased, earning a blush from the Genin.

"I-I-I d-don't know wh-what you mean…."

"Of course not, we are just talking here after all. I mean it's not like you ever think about the two of them with considerably less clothing on…."

"I-I…"

"Or maybe the two of them, pressed up against each other. Their lips running along each other's skin sensually before Natsuko takes the initiative and slowly removes Akane's shirt, showing off her toned muscles but still creamy white skin. Then it is Akane's turn as she…"

A soft thump alerts the two Jonin to a passed out Hyuga, with blood running from her nose, and her face red enough to match Kurenai's eyes.

"Well I guess that solves the mystery on whether or not Hinata has feelings for the two gakis."

"Yes it does, and now we have an entirely new set of problems and issues to deal with."

"Aww come on Kurenai-chan you know you love me and my ways."

"You mean I put up with you…"

"I bet I could make you moan that out if you give me two minutes." Anko spoke out huskily as she slowly made her way behind the other Kunoichi, and gently ran her hands up the woman's sides.

Kurenai let out an 'eep' worthy of Hinata, before putting some distance between the two, her blush threatening to go volcanic as well.

Anko just laughed.

***SooP***

The two Inuzuka stood facing the entirety of Team eight, along with Anko.

The air was thick with tension from the members of the all Kunoichi group.

Anko felt like snarling at the boy who had behaved the way he had towards her self-proclaimed little sisters.

"Go on Kiba," Hana whispered, nudging the downtrodden boy forward.

"Ummmm listen Natsuko. I just wanted to apologize for what I did during our match. The way I acted was inexcusable and I am sorry for it. My mother and sister are currently working with me to help correct this problem."

"He will not be allowed to take part of any team activities until we deem him 'fixed'." Hana interjected.

Kurenai and Anko nodded slowly, while the blonde's two teammates had drawn noticeably closer to the girl, but about a step in front of her.

"We have also spoken with his Sensei about the matter he is going to be keeping a close eye on Kiba especially around Sakura and any other Kunoichi. The Hokage has approved of my mother's request that he will not be permitted to work with any member of your team until all of the parties involved are satisfied."

"Yeah…" Kiba muttered out, trying not to make eye contact with any of the women.

As much as Hana wanted her little brother to be forgiven, she could see the mistrust in all three Genin's eyes opposing them, a mistrust that would not be easily mended.

"Inuzuka"

The boy raised his head slightly to look at the redhead, who stared right back into his eyes.

"Stay away from my sister," The girl replied, before turning her head slightly towards the older Kunoichi who met her gaze curiously.

"If I he comes within ten feet of her I will cut off something that he will miss."

Hana just gulped, as throughout Konoha all men visibly flinched for an unknown reason.

***SooP***

"Otouto," The older Sharingan wielder called out, gaining the attention of both Sasuke and Kakashi, who had been busy training for the Genin's 'inevitable' match against Gaara.

"Ah Itachi-san what can we do for you today?" Kakashi waved happily.

"Kakashi-san, I came to check on Sasuke's training, I understand he will be facing Akane Uzumaki in the first match.

"Yes, but more imminent is his eventual battle against Gaara, the boy is dangerous."

"Yes he is, but first Sasuke must win until that match. Are you preparing him for those battles as well?"

"Hn, I don't need any help dealing with the Uzumaki or the Hyuga. The Uchiha are superior to both of them, especially the orphan."

Itachi's eyes narrowed in annoyance.

"Do not underestimate your opponents Otouto, just because she does not have a bloodline does not mean that she is not formidable, if I recall correctly she saved your life during a mission."

"Only because I did not have the Sharingan at the time, now that I do I will be unstoppable. After all, the only one who can beat an Uchiha is another Uchiha."

The older boy let out a sigh he had been hoping that being part of a Genin team with Kakashi would have pushed this attitude out of his younger brother.

"Mah mah, don't forget Sasuke-kun the Sharingan is only a tool, do not make it into a crutch for your opponents to exploit." The Sensei reminded, earning a dismissive grunt for his efforts.

A small signal from the older Uchiha gained Kakashi's attention and he nodded in reply.

"Alright Sasuke, go work on Lee's fighting style for a bit, I need to have a word with your brother."

"Whatever…"

Once the two experienced Shinobi were alone Itachi glared at the silver haired man, "I thought you would be teaching him how to combat each of his potential opponents, not just the end game."

"You worry too much Itachi-san, besides Sasuke is a prodigy just like you are. Akane and Neji are both extremely limited in their ability to fight at anything besides close range so as long as Sasuke can keep his distance he will be fine. Plus once I am done with him Sasuke will be the fastest Genin there."

"You are underestimating them Kakashi-san."

"I know the girl is good Itachi-san but I don't see her posing a major threat to him, once his body catches up with his eyes he will be a force to be reckoned with. I am also working on awakening his fully matured Sharingan before the months end."

"And what happens if she figures out a way around it? You do know who is training her correct?"

"Jiraiya, I know. But Jiraiya's main specialty is in Ninjutsu which she either can't use or that Sasuke can copy and use it for his advantage. Face it Itachi we both know that the Sharingan will be the deciding factor in their match."

The raven haired boy merely sighed.

"You are just like Sasuke. You deem the Sharingan to be flawless and without equal, and it is that attitude that will be preyed upon."

"Why are you so worried about her Itachi-san?"

"Her reaction in the tunnel, it was disturbing to me."

"Yes it was, but I don't see why…"

"There is something she is hiding Kakashi-san, something dark and foreboding that I cannot see, something that causes me concern for my Otouto. He needs to be careful, not to push her during this match. If he does…. I don't know how she might react."

"You just let me worry about Sasuke okay? I promise you once the exam resumes he will be a force to be reckoned with."

The older Uchiha merely nodded before leaving the two Shinobi to continue their training, a feeling of dread filling his body for an unknown reason.

As the brother and sister pair left the training ground Hana placed a comforting hand on the boy's shoulder, "Well I think that went well."

Kiba's stare implied the notion that his sister was either completely insane, or drunk.

"Wha-what the hell do you mean 'that went well'? She threatened to cut off my…."

"Exactly, she threatened to cut it off, but she didn't outright do it, which is a positive no matter how you look at it."

The Genin just groaned.

***SooP***

"So how do you think the two gaki's are doing Kurenai-Chan?"

"I'm sure they are fine Anko, even though I barely trust the pervert I did threaten him with putting him into permanent yaoi Genjutsu should he do anything inappropriate, and that's in addition to whatever Akane can come up with."

"Ouch, that's gotta be rough, but still…"

"They will be fine, besides Jiraiya is their godfather."

"Yeah I know I still worry about them though. Do you think they will be ready for their battles though? Both of them got rough opponents coming up."

"Are you kidding? Daughters of the Fourth Hokage and Kushina of the Bloody Smile, those two have the best non Kekkei Genkai related…." Kurenai froze, her eyes opened wide in horror.

"What is it Kurenai-chan? What's…. oh shit…"

The two Kunoichi stared into the pale eyes of the remaining member of Team eight, whose face was paralyzed in shock, her mouth practically on the ground.

"The Hokage is going to kill us…" Anko muttered out.

***A/N***

It's so much fun writing a lovesick Hinata's fantasies.

Just in case no one realized, that was the point in which Hayate was 'supposed' to have died in the manga/anime. I like him and Yugao too much to let him fall this time…

I know I haven't gone too much into anyone's training, but most of them will be like they were in canon. As for the ones that aren't…. well I don't want to spoil the surprises.

I hope all you fabulous readers enjoyed the chapter!