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under a lavender sky- don't suffocate, cause chappie 8 is here!! (ok..that was weird)

ok, ok…I was wrong…just half flashbacks..

Disclaimer: I wish I will, I wish I might, own Naruto tonight…wait…that's an airplane?!

o well…

on with the story!!

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It was a regular day like any other, Sasuke was alone, training again. He stopped for a moment and wiped the sweat off his brow. Even though it was winter, the sun shone bright and strong. On a regular day like this one, it was scorching. As he settled into a familiar fighting stance, his sensitive ears picked up a distant cry. He regained standing position and squinted at the miniscule figure that was calling out to him. A gust of wind swept up the loose earth and blew a tiny petal across his face. A voice was carried over by the small petal..

'Kohana'

'Kohana……'

What?! Kohana..? How can the wind…oh never mind…best go check up on her or something… Sasuke started to run toward the Jinmei property. He had almost reached the main gate when he saw all the doctors and nurses bustling around. Blood-stained towels were quickly being carried out while fresh, white towels were being sent in. Sasuke's heart rate quickened, who was letting out so much blood? It couldn't be Kohana, right?! It just couldn't be! He pushed past all the doctors and ran up the stairs to Kohana's room. The elegant, carved door was slightly ajar, so he push it open with his fingertips. What he saw frightened him. He sank down to the ground below him. There, amidst a huge puddle of blood, was—

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Sasuke's daydreaming was suddenly cut short as a high scream pierced the silent air. Immediately, he dashed through his door into the hallway. The scream, it sounded so much like Kohana's…wait, get a hold of yourself, Sasuke, Kohana's gone…he calmed down at this thought and walked back into his room. Whoever was screaming…it wasn't of any interest to him…

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(A/N: Yay! Now it's back to Kiba, Neji & (homicidal) TenTen!!!)

Hinata…Kiba was frantically running up the stairs as he strained to hear the echo of the high-pitched scream. Akamaru followed, drawing in more and more of Hinata's scent as they neared their destination. In a flash, it seemed as if Kiba had just appeared on the fifth floor. Akamaru's sensitive nose pointed them to a room at the end of the hallway. Hinata! Hang on, I'm coming…! (A/N: I know, I know, so…cliché-ish…) He rushed to her door and turned the knob.

"What? Who's here? Hey you! You shou-mmf! mmmhhhfff…etc. "

A busy doctor was starting to scold Kiba for rushing in, but a cold hand from behind him clasped over his mouth, making his words inaudible. Neji had quickly escaped the clutches of his insane wife and had followed Kiba the moment the scream was heard.

"Go, Kiba. The doctor shall hold you off no more…"

The Hyuuga prodigy gave the doctor a chilling stare that seemed to say make one move, and I'll kill you… The frightened doctor gulped audibly, looked over at Sakura, who nodded, and promptly silenced himself. Kiba ran to Hinata's hospital bed, the sheets were soaked with blood, and more was dripping out of her open mouth. Her eyes were closed, but it looked as if she was suffering an eternal nightmare.

"How DARE you run away from me, Neji! I swear, one day I will…oh…oh my…Go..Go..God…."

TenTen stamped into the room, intent on beating up Neji, but the chill in the cold air suddenly silenced her. She took one look at the bloody sheets and sat down hard into a nearby chair. Her face paled and she said no more. Neji let go of the doctor (A/N: Thank goodness!) and picked up a blanket, which he wrapped around TenTen as he carried her out of the room. Kiba, however, was still staring at Hinata in shock, although he had seen blood plenty of times and had even tasted it, the red liquid just didn't fit with his fiancé. (A/N: Yes, now that he has proposed, she's his fiancé. And…embarrassed can someone tell me if it's fiancé for boy or for girl..? I'm under the impression that it's for the girl…runs off ashamed) Sakura, who had been quietly observing, walked over to Kiba and patted him on the shoulder.

"I'm sorry that you had to see her in such a state, Kiba-kun. If you were wondering about the scream, yes, it seemed as if she was awake for a second, but then slept. Her dreams must be horrible…there's nothing we could do for now…you best go home for now…"

Her voice trailed off as she stared out the window.

"Tsunade-shishou is attending to an important matter…her presence is required there. The best we can do is to keep supplying Hinata with blood and oxygen…go home and rest, Kiba-kun, that's what Hinata-chan would want you to do…"

She then left and began to switch the now empty bag of blood with a fresh package of the red mixture. Her lips pulled into a grim smile and left the room for her office. Kiba stared after her and thought over what she had said. No! I won't leave her…I just…can't… he directed his attention back to Hinata, the blood around her mouth was gathering, so he wiped it off with his shirt. Akamaru whimpered and laid his big, furry head against the hospital bed.

"I know, Akamaru…I know. I wish she wasn't like this either…but…"

Loud, choking sobs filled the room, Kiba's eyes were streaming with tears. He truly believed his fate; Hinata would never be alive again…at this rate…who could? He poured all his feeling into his tears...he had never really understood her, never...he was such an idiot to think that she could be his...

flashback

The snow was falling gently in the village of Konoha. Laughter and happiness came from the streets as children pelted each other with snowballs. The warmness was seen and felt by all the inhabitants, including the Hyuugas, for today was Neji and TenTen's wedding day. Since Neji was a branch family member, there was no problem with marrying someone from out of the clan. The bride was exceptionally beautiful on her special day. Her long, silky chocolate hair was let out of the buns and cascading down her shoulder. Light bounced off of her elegant, but simple wedding kimono. It was pure white with a rosy pink slightly tinting the edge. Tiny, pink seed pearls adorned the smooth ends of the fabric. The kimono trailed on the ground behind her when she began walking forward. The crowd sucked in their breath as they regarded the beautiful bride. With skin like soft, white cream and cheeks of pink, she looked like perfection itself. Her melting eyes were huge and bright and on her ears were tiny pink diamonds that sparkled in the light. Her hair was left untouched except for a single carnation stuck behind one ear. She slowly took her place behind a blushing Neji and repeated her vows alongside her beloved. When the final line was said and done (A/N: I know that they probably don't say vows in Japan, but lets pretend they did…okay?) he dipped her back and kissed her passionately. At this, everyone cheered and hugged each other as they wept tears of joy. Sakura, Naruto, Lee and Kiba ran up to congratulate them. The three senseis merely smiled and slowly walked toward the newlywed couple. Even Shino quickened his normally slow pace to whisper a congratulation to them. Only Hinata hung back now, her cheeks were flushed as she tightly grabbed the silky fabric of her kimono. She was shy, far too shy to even wish her cousin good luck. TenTen understood, and smiled compassionately at her new sister-in-law before being carried off by the enormous crowd. Kiba was following happily when he suddenly realized that Hinata was standing off at a corner, gripping her dress. He looked hesitantly at the crowd and ran over to Hinata.

"Er..um…do you want to dance, Hinata-chan?"

A pair of silver-lavender eyes looked up in surprise only to connect with his soft chocolate orbs. Her cheeks were flushed and her hair was rippling down to her waist as she smiled shyly.

"O..ok…K..Kiba-k..kun."

He guided her toward the Hyuuga ballroom and onto the dance floor. They danced the night away, facing every song that came at them. But after the tenth, Hinata collapsed into Kiba's arms. She couldn't hold it in anymore, the pain, the sadness…Kiba carried her into a quiet room. She hid her face into his chest and sobbed, letting out all the pain, all the sadness. He was confused, but neverless, he hugged her tightly and stroked her long, silky hair. After about an hour, the racking sobs quieted down a little, as Hinata started to fall asleep.

"Um…Hinata..? Why are you.."

"Oh…Kiba-kun…y..you could.. n..never u..unders..stand…"

Kiba was a bit offended, how could he not understand?! They had been together for 2 years! He said no more, as her breathing slowed and she fell asleep in his arms. He stayed awake and stared off into space. Then it hit him. Today was Neji's wedding, he was marrying TenTen. The only reason that it was aloud was because Neji was a branch family member. Hinata was the heir. She had to marry to preserve the clan. But, Kiba was not a Hyuuga. After seeing the wedding today, she was suddenly reminded of the freedom that she would never have. The goal she would never reach. Her one true failure. His eyes widened in shock, Hinata had been dealing with this…all these years…and he had never understood. Never…how could he be worthy of her, if she was still so mysterious to him? She was still a foreign land, vast and unknown. After two years, he had barely even scratched the surface. He closed his eyes and sighed as a single tear made it's way down Hinata's cheek, a memory of her unreachable dream...

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Uh…ok..I hope no one kills me for this one! I couldn't think of anything! GOMENNASAI (that means sorry or excuse me, right?)!!!!!!!!!!!! I hoped that you still enjoyed it though. Now i have one more request….touch the button on the left that says "r-e-v-i-e-w", ppppllllleeeaaassseee????

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