I See Through You

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Chapter Two – Revelation

After waiting for two days, Neji's wounds didn't heal very much.

"We can't go if I'm like this..." he said, wincing at the pain of just sitting up.

"I-I can go get a medical ninja..." Hinata suggested.

Neji shook his head. "I don't know about that..." he said, "But...maybe someone we trust could help, like Sakura-chan..."

Hinata nodded and stood up, heading for the door and sliding it open. "I-I'll be back quickly!" she said, before leaving.

When she left, Neji let out a sigh. Hiashi... he thought, thinking back to two days earlier, He's way stronger than me...

A jolt of pain shot up through his chest, and he grunted, lurching over. I trained so much...But how could I possibly protect Hinata-sama as weak as I am?

Suddenly, the door slid open, and Neji looked up, thinking that Hinata had come back...

But his eyes widened, as he saw, standing in the doorway, the head of the Main Family... Hiashi.

"E-Excuse me." Hinata said, approaching the blonde-haired kunoichi, Ino, who was sitting on a bench, looking around, as if she were waiting for somebody.

"Oh, hey Hinata-chan!" she said cheerfully, "Long time no see!"

Hinata gave a faint smile and nodded, then asked, "Um...Do you know where Sakura is...?"

Ino looked down and sighed. "Well, I'm just as stumped as you... I've been waiting for her for hours!" she exclaimed...

And then, as if on cue, a voice suddenly called from behind, "Sorry I'm late!"

They both turned and watched as Sakura jogged up to them, out of breath.

"It's about time, jeez!" Ino said irritatedly.

Sakura rubbed the back of her head and gave a nervous smile. "Uh, sorry...Lady Tsunade had me in some harsh training."

Then, noticing Hinata for the first time, Sakura turned towards her and said, "Oh, hey Hinata-chan!"

Hinata nodded to her, and said, "H-Hello..."

Ino grinned at Hinata's shyness, and said, "Uh, Hinata was actually looking for you, Sakura."

Sakura looked at Hinata, who bowed her head towards Sakura. "Y-Yes...Neji-kun is really hurt, and...um...I need you to help him!" she said shyly.

Sakura tilted her head slightly, then grinned and nodded. "Sure thing! Where is he now?"

Neji quickly tried to jump up to his feet, only to fall back down in pain.

"Relax," Hiashi said in a slightly harsh tone, which made Neji actually feel less calm, "I haven't come here to fight."

Neji glared at him for a few moments. "Then what have you come here for?" he asked bitterly.

Hiashi walked into the room and slid the door shut behind him. Neji tensed up, and gulped, not sure of what the man in front of him would do...

But, to his surprise...Hiashi fell to one knee, and dipped his head to Neji.

"Please forgive me, I was... out of hand before." he said, in a voice that made it obvious he was struggling to say it.

Neji opened his mouth, but didn't know how to respond.

"My decision to relocate the Branch Family is final," he continued, standing back up, "But I do realize my actions against you were harsh."

"Don't forget about Lady Hinata," Neji said with hostility. Hiashi nodded.

"My daughter will understand..." he stated, "But, all of that aside...I wish to ask you something."

Neji waited for a few moments, and Hiashi walked up to him, and knelt beside him. Neji leaned back, unsure of what he was doing...

Hiashi held up one hand, into the same hand seal as before.

"I know of your plans, so I ask of you..." he said, and, suddenly, Neji's forehead began to burn...But, this time, the cursed mark began to fade.

"Please find the Branch Family a safe home."

Neji held onto his forehead for a few moments, and then let go when the pain suddenly subsided.

"I removed the seal, completely." Hiashi claimed, standing up.

"W-Why?" Neji asked, confused.

Hiashi turned, and then looked at him from over his shoulder.

"Because they will listen to you. You can be the one to save the two families from a major conflict," he explained, "And if they don't leave peacefully..."

"I will make sure they all die."

Neji's eyes widened. "No..." he said, "You couldn't do that!"

Hiashi shook his head. "I can do as I please." he stated simply, walking over to the door and sliding it open.

"You have a week to relocate them," he stated, stepping out of the room.

Then, turning back around, he slowly began to shut the door.

"And you have my consent to bring my daughter with you."

When the door shut, Neji was left alone in the dark room once again...He went over what he had just heard in his mind again...Then again...And again...

It was hard for him to grasp, but he got it into his mind...

He would have to save his family.

It took them only a few minutes to return, since they ran as fast as they could.

Hinata slid open the door and peered in. Neji was already sound asleep.

She smiled slightly. "H-He's still fine." she stated, walking in. Sakura followed her.

"Alright, I'll check him out." Sakura said, kneeling down beside Neji, and hovering her hands above him. She closed her eyes, and her hands began to glow a greenish-color...

Then, after a few moments, she reopened her eyes and looked up at Hinata, smiling. "It's okay, he'll be fine after I heal him up," she said, "But a few days of rest would be needed as well."

Relieved, Hinata let a smile come onto her face, and nodded in understanding. "O-Okay!" she said.

Then, suddenly, Neji groaned, and started to come to.

"H-Hinata-sama..." he said. Hinata instantly became worried again, and moved to his side.

"What is it, Neji-kun?" she asked.

Neji looked up at her, and said, "We...need to go."

Hinata shook her head. "You need a few more days of rest," she stated, "After Sakura heals yours wounds. Then-"

Neji shook his head, and she stopped speaking.

"We...don't have time."

"We must go...now."

To be continued...

Next Chapter – The First Day