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HYUGA

Tenten looked at herself in the full length mirror and smiled. She looked beautiful that day. But all brides looked beautiful on their wedding day, right? Her dress was a full length white kimono, with slits on both sides extending to just above her knees. Lavender flowers adorned the silk, wrapping around twin dragons that gently hugged each side of the dress.

Her hair was out of its usual style of twin buns resting on either side of her head; instead, it flowed off her head in soft curls, reaching the middle of her back. Sakura and Ino had done her makeup, very light and natural, highlighting her natural glow, yet at the same time adding intensity to her features, contrasting the softness of her curls. (1).

The lavender tinted rose bouquet she held, matched her kimono perfectly. She couldn't help but smile at how well the color also matched her lover's eyes. Her mind drifted to the man who had fought for her, who had given up everything for her. It had hurt her deeply to think of how much he had lost for her.

It had taken a lot to convince the Godaime Hokage to help them with the impending Hyuga problem. After the initial shock, and Tsunade's insistence that they retest Tenten to make sure she really was pregnant, Tsunade relented. Everyone knew it would be unpleasant. The Hyuga's weren't exactly known for their fairness and understanding.

The elders had been FURIOUS. Neji was the pride of the Hyuga clan. They refused to allow a commoner, with no family, no surname, no special blood limit, nothing AT ALL to offer, to wed their prodigy. Surprisingly, along with the Hokage, the Hyuga clan head had also spoken out in favor of the couple. At first, Hashi had agreed with the clan elders, but upon realizing that it was love that bound the two together, and not merely the child that was to be born, Hashi argued their case to the elders.

It was common knowledge that Neji had been on the verge of becoming the next clan head; a feat that was unheard of in Hyuga history, something which the Hyuga head had come up with, in hopes of strengthening the Hyuga clan. However, the elders had been against it from the beginning. It was against all known Hyuga law that anyone other than the first born heir to the main house be named head of the clan. Hinata had been a disappointment to many, but she was still the heir.

After much arguing and debate, it was settled that Neji and Tenten would be married, but that Neji would have to give up any claim he had at becoming head of the Hyuga clan, and Hinata would be reinstates as the next in line, as tradition would have it be. Hashi had been disappointed that the elders had had their own way in the end, but for once, he thought of what was best for his nephew.

They had, over the years become close. Their relationship was no longer that of main house and branch house, nor even merely that of uncle and nephew. Hashi had grown to love Neji as the son he never had. Not only because he was a prodigy, but because he was his twin brother's son, and despite their differences, Hashi had loved his brother.

"Tenten," said a man's voice behind her, "you look beautiful."

Tenten turned around to see Neji. The generally stoic Hyuga smiled sweetly at the woman he loved. His lavender eyes shone with happiness.

"Get out NEJI!" Tenten shrieked as she hid behind the mirror, "You're not supposed to be here. It's bad luck to see the bride before the wedding." she explained.

Neji just stood smirking, amused at his beloved's superstitious nature. Even if for a long time Neji had believed in fate and destiny, he had never quite understood the concept of superstitions. Still, he found it cute that she believed these things.

"Don't mock me Hyuga!" Tenten said from behind the mirror, as if reading his thoughts.

"Hn." Neji continued smirking, "You know…" he paused mischievously.

"What…" Tenten asked after a short pause.

"I'll be able to call you Hyuga when I'm cross too, now." A smug Neji replied thoughtfully.

"Oh shut up Neji," Tenten replied, throwing her bouquet at a retreating Neji, who easily caught it and placed it on a side table as he walked out of the room.

Hyuga… Tenten smiled at the thought.

TBC...

(1) Originally it had been Itsu, but I decided to minimize the important of that OC in this story so I just switched it to Sakura and Ino.