"Let go Hinata, you'll make me trip over my own damn legs." Growled out Kiba, which didn't loosen up her grip on his arm, the young woman wasn't sure but even now as she walked in it felt like the wind itself, was trying to pull them further deeper into this so called 'plaster' tunnel that Kiba was so sure that it was made of. Though, for the young woman she thought that it was something else. That this place was made up of something else, something almost magical if that was even possible

"I can't I'm scared" Hinata said with a whimper, the strange feeling in the pit of her stomach wouldn't leave her alone right now. It was as if it was getting worse the further they went

"You women are scared of everything." Kiba said with a growl as he tried to get Hinata to let go of his arm.

Hinata didn't let go though, afraid that if she let go that something bad would happen to her. Though, she wasn't sure why that feeling was flowing through her, nothing could be worse than Kiba right? Yeah, nothing could ever be worse than Kiba. Not a single thing. Looking up at the young man, Hinata wondered why they were still walking. This place was nothing but bad news and she knew it. "Kiba we should head back"

"Shut up woman."

"But"

"I said shut the fuck up!"

Slap.

"Ow!" Wailed Hinata as she rubbed her now sore cheek, which she knew would leave a bruise something that she really didn't need right about now. Sniffling a little bit, Hinata followed Kiba, thinking that maybe she should just keep her mouth shut. If she said anything else then he might hit her till she fainted. Sighing softly, Hinata looked around, her long blue hair darting with the movement. The wind felt like it had started to pick up for some strange reason.

Though, at the end of the tunnel Hinata saw the sun shining, to her it felt like the wind had been drawing her to this place. Frowning in confusion Hinata saw a beautiful meadow. The same one from the dream she had while in the car. So if this meadow was real than did that mean that that the dream had really been a warning, but if it was a warning then where was the man?

Taking a deep breath Hinata was about to say something but her words froze in her throat when she saw Kiba's death glare. It was best to not say a thing right now No matter what she said, Kiba would only get pissed and she knew that. Sighing, Hinata stayed quite as they walked through the meadow. Maybe, he will have one of his moments where he would get tired of something within five minutes and want to leave.

"Hmm we could get a lot of money if we sold this place."

Then again, maybe not

There was no way that Kiba could sell this place. It was just too beautiful to be sold, to wonderful in its natural beauty to be ruined with the ways of the modern world. The idea made the young woman sick to her stomach. Sighing softly, they kept on walking forward. Through the meadow, seeing the same statues that resided on the other side of the tunnel that rested here in the field, though as they walked Hinata also saw the strange little houses that resided at the top of the stairs.

Hinata had heard stories about those once. Those little stone houses are for spirits that resided in them. Though, what kind of spirits Hinata wasn't sure at the moment. But, it was exciting for her at the same time for her to see such things as these.

Taking a deep breath, Hinata and Kiba walked up the stone stairs, though what they saw was amazing. "It's like a festival had arrived" Whispered Hinata, hoping that Kiba didn't hear her, but what he had said shocked her more than anything since they started dating

"I agree, didn't think anything would even be out here looks like we can't sell these lands."

Figures, he was just disappointed that he couldn't make any money off of this thing

"Maybe you should look at its real beauty" Hinata suggested, hoping that he would listen to her for a change. Though, at the same time she highly doubted it. Sighing softly, Hinata listened to Kiba's rant on how she should just learn to shut the hell up and that he doesn't need her to have her own opinion unless they were with other people. It was the same old things all over again.

"Hmm? I smell food" Kiba said with a smirk and started to fallow the wonderful aroma of freshly made ribs. Hinata followed Kiba, knowing fully well that he couldn't resist anything that was related to meat. Sighing softly, Hinata looked around wondering what there was to this place. Even though she could smell the food (along with Kiba) she didn't see any people. Everything looked like it was open, yet no one in the kitchen or anything. It was so weird to see this.

Stretching a bit as she walked, Hinata couldn't help but think that this place was a little peaceful. How could no one ever advertise this place? This would have made a perfect place for families to come and spend time here, like having a picnic or even to have an amusement park here. Those would be the ideal things to have for family gatherings. Just thinking about it made her smile brightly, making her think of what it would be like to have her own children here, playing and laughing carefree.

But, the idea of having Kiba's children made her shudder.

"Steak hamburgers this is heaven." Kiba mumbled, Hinata stared at him and saw the drool at the corner of his mouth. How was someone so addicted to meat she'll never know at this point… But either way, Kiba was a weird guy when it came to meat that much was for sure. Yawning, Hinata took another look around of her surroundings wondering if there was anything here that she would like to try But then again, she wasn't really hungry so maybe a nice walk around would help her relax, and to get herself away from Kiba Staying near him for a certain amount of time (more like a minute) made her uncomfortable.

Rubbing her forehead, Hinata stared at her boyfriend as he went for the food that resided on the stands. And, of course he started to pig out on them as soon as they started to hit his place. Chop sticks in hand, he was chowing them down as if he hadn't had a decent meal in years. Which was saying a lot since the only thing he liked that she did was cook meat, and nothing but meat

"Kiba I'm going to go look around."

"Sure, sure whatever" Mumbled Kiba between bites of food, which had caused Hinata to sigh as she started to walk away, thinking of what her life would be like if she never dated Kiba in the first place Maybe she wouldn't have lived in life filled with fear and beatings. Maybe, she could have had a great life. But there was nothing that she could have done to have changed her past nothing at all

"This is such a nice place" Hinata said with a smile, idly rubbing her sore cheek. It still hurt a little bit so she couldn't put her cover up on it as of yet. But, once it stopped hurting her she'll apply it. Taking a deep breath, the young woman couldn't help but enjoy the clean air. It was as if the taint of the modern world had yet to come here yet at the same time, it hadn't ruined the air or the great feeling of this place. It was just so peaceful, so serene.

It brought a peace to the young woman, something that she hadn't felt in such a long time though she doesn't remember when that was, or even where. Sighing softly in contentment, Hinata kept walking through the small city, country or whatever it was. She didn't care, only that it was peaceful and it made her soul feel so much lighter Taking a deeper breath, Hinata felt her heart beating in a calm rhythm, if that made any sense, she felt all the fear and sorrow flowing out of her. Though, the thing that she noticed the most was the strange warm feeling that resided in her cleavage over her heart

It was her necklace

Why was it glowing like this? Lifting her necklace, Hinata saw the strange eerie crimson glow surrounding the nine tailed fox necklace. Its blue eyes staring right back at her, she didn't know why this was happening, but it was as if it was telling her something. Warning her that there was some sort of incoming danger that she had to be aware of, and yet she didn't dare listen to the necklace that was around her neck. Maybe, it was just nothing, maybe she was just thinking of something that didn't make any kind of sense at all.

Hinata didn't know why, but she felt like someone was watching her now did that make any kind of sense at all to her? Maybe she was just being paranoid over nothing. Shrugging her small shoulders, Hinata dropped the necklace and tucked it into her vest and under her net-styled shirt as she kept on walking. Turning left and right, she saw a variety of stands that looked like they served different styles of food, many from different states, cities, countries and towns. It was so strange to see all these different kinds of food here

'Maybe it's some sort of cultural festival?' Thought the young woman as she looked around, though she was tempted to eat the food but for some reason a voice in the back of her mind told her not to eat it, that if she ate any of it that something bad would happen to her. Though, she wasn't sure what it was as of yet

Sighing, Hinata walked away from the stands and started to look around at the other places that were here, though she was still confused on this place. For a strange chill had gone up her spine, as if there was danger here. That something bad or maybe even good had happened to Kiba. For her, nothing could be worse than her being beaten to have happened to Kiba. Not, a single thing

Rubbing her shoulders, Hinata walked on, wondering if she could find anything that would be here that she would find interesting. Yawning softly, the young woman idly looked around, wondering if there was anything here, but so far there was nothing here for her at least not for the moment.

Though, there was a faint sound that she couldn't figure out it almost sounded like a horn? Blinking in confusion Hinata ran after the source of the sound. Wondering what could be making any kind of noise here, for it may look like everything was open but there was no one here. And that had only confused the young woman more and more with each passing second that passes. Taking a deep breath, Hinata found herself at a strange, yet very well designed bridge. The boards were, of course wooden, and the railings were designed to look like fiery flames that shined bright orange and crimson when the light hit it just right.

Tilting her head, Hinata heard it again. The sound of a horn, walking to the side of the bridge she saw it at the bottom of the bridge was low leveled looking water with cobble stones, and tracks. And along those tracks was an old looking train. Though, she wasn't sure how old that train really was. Tilting her head to the other side, Hinata saw it passing on by. She almost wanted to wave to it, but held that desire back. Sighing softly in content, Hinata just stared as the train rolled away on the tracks.

"What are you doing here human." Said a deep and velvety voice, which had caused Hinata to turn around and come face to face with someone, a man

Blinking her lavender coloured eyes, Hinata stared at the man that had asked her, no, demanded her to answer. He had spikey blonde hair that had reached his shoulders. Though, for some reason she thought that his hair should be shorter? Blinking again, Hinata stared at his appearance more. Deep ocean blue eyes, but they didn't sparkle no, they were hard and almost steel like, and almost as if they were filled with hate and anger, anger directed at her for being here

His skin was tan, though not so dark it looked so natural on him The whisker marks on his cheeks, it made her think back to her dream Was this the man that she had seen in her dream? Warning her not to come here cause of the danger that may, or may not be here waiting for her? Shaking her head, Hinata stared at his clothes; they were the same, just like in his dream But, they were different same style, but they were black not a single trace of orange at all Blinking, Hinata stared at his body again, strong jaw line, stronger than Kiba's. Soft looking lips, he had a face that girls would swoon over just by looking at them.

Looking at his arms, Hinata saw that she could clearly see his muscular arms, chest, and legs through his clothing. Mostly due to the fact, which they clung to him like a second skin He wasn't overly masculine, but at the same time he wasn't scrawny but, he looked strong enough to take on an army. But there was something familiar about him like she had met him somewhere before but can't remember where that was

"You shouldn't be here human. You and your boyfriend can't be here." Said the spikey blonde man as he narrowed his hard ocean blue eyes at her, but to Hinata, she thought that the pupils had turned snake-like for a moment. But wasn't sure why

Staring, Hinata tilted her head to the side as she asked "why can't I be here? And I didn't have a choice Kiba dragged me here I'm sorry I didn't heed your warning."

"What warning?"

"Didn't you send me a warning in my dream?"

"I don't know any humans not anymore anyway."

What did he mean by that? Did he used to know many people and- wait? "Why do you keep saying humans? Aren't you one?"

"No, I'm not. And humans aren't welcomed here. If you eat any of the food here you'll change into an animal of the masters choosing. Or, if you stay here too long then you will be turned into something else"

"Like what?"

"You don't want to know many humans have been turned into many things once they enter here. And you'll end up the same."

As he had said that, Hinata wondered why she hadn't turned at all She had wondered off, away from Kiba yet she felt fine, only the sense of danger was near her and yet, nothing more. Shaking her head, she asked "if that is true, then why am I still me?"

The man just stared at her with wide eyes, blinking as he stared in confusion. It was as if the situation had clicked into his mind. Which, Hinata thought was a little cute on this man. In fact 'He does kind of look sexy and handsome wait! Why am I thinking this? I I'm still dating Kiba he'll beat me' Shaking her head, Hinata stared at the man trying to figure out what he was feeling. Or, what was on his mind, for now he looked like he was thinking about a few things

"Did you drink anything strange recently?" The man asked suddenly.

"Yeah, some sort of drink called 'Spirit Soda' why?"

"Hm that normally only works if someone is already being protected by a spirit of some kind, and increases the power of the protection, you can't be harmed at all but… how did you get it?"

Hinata almost didn't get the last part; it was as if he was mumbling it to himself, but why it was so shocking and wait… "Already being protected by a spirit?" She saw him nod, which only confused her more, her lavender eyes showed her confusion greatly shining in her pale-like eyes. The man sighed softly, running a hand through his long blonde hair as if he was trying to find the words to describe to her about the 'protection'.

"Yes, you are under the protection of another spirit, so long as you wear the item that was given, then you shall remain protected at all times." Explained the man, hoping that Hinata understood what he was trying to say. Though, he wondered what the item that had been given, that much Hinata could easily see. But, at the same time it also made herself wonder for, she never received an item of protection. Though, suddenly her necklace started to glow crimson, as if it was sensing something

"What is that Hinata?" Demanded the blonde man as he walked toward her, slowly his hand reached out to grab the item that was under her vest and net shirt, but Hinata pulled away. Not bothering to comprehend that he had just said her name when she had never met him before. Or even said her name to him at all, it was all so very confusing to her

"Don't come near me, it's only a necklace that I got when I was a child." Hinata said with a glare, losing all trace of her past fears of people trying to grab the necklace and selling it for cash. For, because this necklace is one of a kind, many people want to take this necklace because it's worth millions. Narrowing her eyes, Hinata quickly lifted the necklace saying "there you saw it! Now don't come near me!"

The blonde man stared at the necklace with shock in his eyes. Why that was, Hinata wasn't sure of as of yet. But had a feeling that it had something to do with the necklace, though unlike other people those have seen it there wasn't a trace of greed in his eyes. It was more like, he's seen it before but where, she wasn't sure for the time being you can't have that necklace it can't be possible" The man gripped his head as if he was in a great amount of pain. Yet, didn't say anything or scream. It was as if he was having some sort of inner turmoil. If that was possible for someone like him, Hinata walked toward him, but he just pushed her away. "You have to get away, before the sun sets! I can't hold them off forever when they appear. Please, get out of here while you can you and your boyfriend and get out of here!"

Hinata just stared at him for a moment, but listened to him. She ran off as fast as she could hope to find Kiba. What that man had said, it was all so confusing there was no way that it could be real right? There was no way that what he had said could be the truth and yet, at the same time deep within her that believed what he had said to her "He's just crazy isn't he?" Hinata asked herself as she ran. Her heels clicking against the stone steps that she had passed as she tried to get back to the food stands that Kiba would be at. Hoping that it wasn't too late, and that what was said wasn't true at all

All of this had started to frighten her a bit, the blonde man's stare, him talking about spirits, that the food would change people that just being here would have changed her into something if it wasn't for that soda she had that increased her protection and that the man somehow knew her name This was all starting to freak her out to a new degree

Shuddering at the memory, Hinata ran through the shadowed streets, hoping to find Kiba. Wondering, hoping that he was okay. Sure, Hinata may not like Kiba anymore, but she wouldn't wish anything to happen, nothing that could change him anymore than he already has for the time being "Kiba! We have to get out of here now! If we don't leave then something bad will happen." She didn't get a respond from her boyfriend when she had arrived. Hinata placed her hands on his back, and shoulder hoping that he would listen to her for a change. Hoping that he would tell her that the food sucked and that they could leave now

But it wasn't in this case no, it was far worse than that.

For, when Kiba turned around, he had a huge belly, fattened thighs and upper arms. But, what had frightened her more wash is face. It still contained the red triangles and the wild animal eyes but what she didn't see was a human face no, in its place was the face of a pig The pig-Kiba stared at Hinata with its wild eyes and snorted at her, turning back as he tried to get some of the food that still resided on the table. Hinata screamed when a shadow appeared behind the counter and started to whack Kiba with something that almost looked like a fly swatter, was it a spatula?

"Ki Kiba?" Hinata said with fear, concern and worry in her voice, in her eyes. It was all so shocking to her, not sure what was happening. Was, was this a nightmare? Or was it so much worse? Is this all real, so very, very real? "This can't be happening!" Shouted Hinata before she ran as fast as she could, the sound of her heels hitting the stone was the only sound she could make out. The strange shadow that she had seen at the restaurant that Kiba had resided at, it seemed to have multiplied for she could see them everywhere she turned.

They all tried to grab her.

Tried to get her, as if to consume her into the shadows of darkness that resided in everyone and everything that had a balance of light and darkness but these creatures, to what Hinata could see they were nothing but darkness, why else would they only appear at night? Shaking her head, Hinata kept trying to get away; she couldn't risk getting caught by them. Fearing that if she did, that she would be turned like Kiba and the thought of that frightened her dearly.

Though, one of the shadows had grabbed her wrist tightly. It mumbled something to her, as if telling her that she shouldn't be here. Screaming out of fear, Hinata shouted out "let go of me! Please!" But it was as if this shadow didn't hear her, for he kept on tugging. Trying to drag her to one of the stands that resided, and it only frightened her even more. But, suddenly a bright flash of crimson light surrounded Hinata causing the shadow to let go of her. The shadow went flying, which had given the young blue haired woman time to get away. Maybe she could get away on time! This was her chance to leave this place! Sure, Kiba would still be a pig but it would be her way of leaving him right?

But, it seemed that fate wasn't on her side for once she got to the stone steps that she and Kiba had walked up when they arrived here was gone and the beautiful field was filled with water, it was as if it had never existed in the first place. Like it had been nothing more than a dream or even just wishful thinking to have seen something that beautiful

"Why is this happening? Why must my life be tormented like this?" Hinata whimpered softly, sniffling, the young woman felt tears streaming down her cheeks and falling to the ground. She wanted to scream, wanted to punch something. Anything to get her mind off of all of this drama, though sadly all of this stress was starting to become too much for her Hinata started to burst into tears, burying her face in her hands as she sobbed. This wasn't what she had hoped for why must this happen? Is this my punishment for letting the shrine be torn down? Cause I did nothing to stop it from happening? Why? Why" She whimpered out, thinking that it was all connected to the shrines destruction. It was the only thing that the lavender eyed woman could think of. Taking a deep breath, hoping to calm herself down Hinata looked up and gasped.

There was a ship with bright lights surrounding the ship. It was so bright that it was almost blinding, Hinata lifted her hand to rest over her eyes hoping dim the bright light. Though, once the ship had docked at the stone deck, Hinata couldn't believe what she was seeing, for coming out of the doors aboard the ship was strange floating papers with different symbols. She couldn't tell what they meant for the time being, but what had shocked her more than that, was what she saw when they started to get off of the ship, bodies started to appear out of thin air, and the paper faces were almost as if it were their faces did that make any kind of sense? Then again, not at this point nothing was starting to make any sense for the young lavender eyed woman.

"This isn't real! This can't be real damn it!" Shouted Hinata with fear as she started to run off, there was no way that she could be seeing this! Really, really seeing this for real how can this all be even possible? Shaking her head, Hinata kept running, hoping to get away from this, wanting to run away as far and as fast as she could. But feared that she wouldn't wake up from this terrible nightmare

Running through the soft grass, tripped on a hill and rolled down in the mucky ground. Staining her clothes, her skin, and her hair, once she had landed, Hinata just sat against the wall taking a few deep breaths trying to figure out everything that had been happening wrapping her arms around herself, Hinata tried to think, tried to figure everything out. There had to be a reasonable explanation about this wasn't there?

"Maybe I fell asleep somewhere and… and this is all just a dream" Hinata said to herself, her tears still streaming down her face as it washed away her tears. Hoping that this was nothing but a dream no, a nightmare least that is what she had hoped for" Whispered a voice she remembered only mew moments ago.

Looking up, Hinata saw that muscular spikey blonde man again. He stared at her with his steely blue eyes staring down at her. But, they weren't filled with anger this time which, confused the young woman a bit did he suffer from split personality disorder? "What do you want with me?" Whimpered Hinata as she tried to scoot further into the shadows of the building that she was near, wondering if he was going to hurt her, thinking that he was going to turn her into an animal like Kiba All of these thoughts had gone through her mind

The man knelt down to be eye level with her; he gave her a sad smile as he said "I'm sorry I really am Hinata. You can't return to the human world now it's too late"

"What do you mean too late?" Asked Hinata, a little scared and frightened at the moment. Though, being near this man made her feel a little better she wasn't as afraid as she was just mere moments ago did he remove some of her fear with a spell?

"The links to this world, the spirit world and your world the human world are only open during the day hours. Once its night, the gate way closes. The only time at night it is open, is when what you humans call 'Halloween' night falls upon the human world. Do you understand so far?"

Hinata nodded, she had heard stories of the spirit world as a child, but had only thought that was all they were just stories and nothing more, and nothing less. The whole time, her father's stories on spirits had been true she'll have to say she was sorry if she got out of this place

"And when you and your boyfriend arrived, it was day correct but unlike him, you weren't drawn to the food that is meant for the spirits. No, you were drawn to the beauty but even then, it wasn't enough to trap you your necklace it protects you from the magic that this world uses to confuse and trap mortals that enter here but then Kiba really"

"I'm afraid so yes And the only way to save him is too- get down!" The man pinned her to the wall, his hand just by her head, his body firmly pressed against hers. Hinata could feel his body heat flowing through his clothes and toward her. She welcomed the heat, being near him, it made her feel safe no, that was how she felt with Kiba and he beats her she won't fall for it again not again "It's safe now" He whispered as he pulled away from her, causing Hinata to whimper at the loss of body heat.

"What, why did you?"

"Orochimaru is looking for you He knows your still here but your necklace blocks you from his sights. His snakes are like his, what do you humans say? His blood hounds if you will? If he finds you, then he will kill you and take the protection that surrounds you." Said the man with a sad look in his eyes, why did he care so much that she was in danger? It didn't make any kind of sense to her at all, least not for the moment

"What can I do to save Kiba and to prevent myself from this Orochimaru's hands?" Asked Hinata with a serious look in her gaze, she may not love Kiba anymore, but she wasn't going to let anyone eat him because he was a pig There was no way that she was going to let anything happen this may have been her chance for him to leave her alone, but she won't let him die

"You have to work in the bath house. It's the only way, once you start working there, even he can't harm you."

"Alright how do I get in?"

"I'll have to sneak you in first. You have to trust me Hinata"

She wasn't sure what part of his plea got her to even listen to him. But, what Hinata did know about this man so far, was that he did want to help her she wasn't sure why but she felt like she's met him before that he had helped her in the past but wasn't sure why that was Maybe she had met him before, but couldn't remember 'But for the time being, I have to think on surviving this place' Thought Hinata with a nod, showing that she would place her trust with him

"Good, now I need you to follow me Hinata We have to sneak into the bath house That is where Orochimaru lies and that is who you'll need to get too once inside the bath house"

"But how will I get in without being detected?"

"I don't know yet"

Sighing, Hinata knew that this was to be expected wasn't it? After all, not like this man was given enough time to make up such a plan, even she knew that Though, once he took her hand, Hinata blushed softly, soon she found herself running with the man through the darkness, maybe this was just something that had been meant to be that this was supposed to happen in the first place maybe there was such thing as fate and destiny

"Wait, you never told me your name? You know my name so please tell me yours" She whispered, thinking that it was a wonderful name for him But, she wasn't sure why that sounded so familiar to her Maybe it was from a story that she had heard as a child Shrugging to herself, Hinata kept running with Naruto, hoping that the sound of her heels doesn't make a sound as she ran on the stone pathway.

Looking around, Hinata saw the many things that surrounded them. Naruto narrowed his eyes and flung his hand outward as the force of the movement had opened the door before them, he swung his hand backward, the force it had closed the door. Did Naruto have magic powers? Hinata just stared at Naruto with solemn eyes, as if she was trying to figure him out. But no matter what she had thought, it didn't seem to match who he may be. Or, she just didn't want to figure him out

Hinata's gaze soon saw a pen filled with pigs. She blinked in confusion, wondering why they had to go through here, but as they ran past it Hinata thought that she saw Kiba. But, that couldn't be could it? After all, she had just seen him not that long ago there was no way that he could be in this pig pen without any of his clothes already unless, people in this world were much faster than they appeared

"We're almost there" Whispered Naruto, Hinata just stared up at him, noticing how the passing lights brightened up his face, almost giving him a glow that she had never seen before making him look even more handsome then he already- no, she can't think that! If she thought about him that way then then it would only break her heart in the end

Finally, Hinata saw it, it was the same bridge that she had been on earlier where she had first met Naruto before finding out that she and Kiba had entered the spirit world.

Why were they here? Didn't Naruto notice that there were a lot of people err, spirits here? They would see her! And try to destroy her or something! It was starting to make her panic "Hinata," whispered Naruto as he stared on ahead, his voice was serious, yet also calming "I need you to erase your emotions from your system, if you feel anything it could break the spell I've cast alright?" Hinata could only nod, and cling to Naruto's body to give her a sense of security. Hoping that it would be enough to erase any and all emotion from her body though that was hard for her for Hinata had always been someone that had felt many emotions over the years

"How are you doing?" Whispered Naruto, not looking at her as he kept on walking ahead with her, which his only answer was a shrug which, Naruto guessed, was a sign that Hinata was doing fine.

"I'm back from my mission, I didn't see the human anywhere, and she must have escaped before the water filled the field." Naruto said to a strange dog-like spirit who only nodded and allowed Naruto to keep walking. Hinata looked around at her surroundings, trying to figure out what was going on, why this was all she was seeing she was still in a little bit of denial but could anyone blame her for that? (Probably not)

Though, as she walked Hinata saw someone just standing by the edge of the bridge. It was a man, almost as tall as Naruto beautiful red hair, light blue eyes pale skin strange red clothing that she couldn't describe at all but, they almost looked like the robes of a royal The strange black circles made his eyes look dark, almost evil looking And, the only thing that stood out was the kenji for love that resided on his forehead, just off to the side. But, what she had noticed was that his eyes were on her why?

"Almost there" Naruto whispered softly, Hinata looked up at him and looked over at the end of the bridge. They were almost there, which made Hinata relieved a little bit. But soon, a strange frog jumped out and smiled at Naruto brightly.

"Master Naruto, you've returned!"

Hinata freaked out when she heard the frog speak. That just didn't seem possible and yet here one was, speaking to Naruto as if he was some sort of great lord "What the- a human," said the frog with a glare. Naruto narrowed his and swung his hand at the frog and slapped him so hard and fast that no one had seen it. Then, Naruto wrapped his arm around Hinata's waist and sped through the crowds, smashing things with an unknown force, one that Hinata couldn't see, but she thought that she saw something zipping by.

Cause of Naruto's distraction, they were able to slip through a hidden door and into the back garden. Hinata pulled her knees to her chest as she whispered "I'm sorry, I… I didn't mean to panic"

"It's fine, humans aren't used to seeing a talking toad."

"That was a toad?"

"Yeah, if you do work here don't call him a frog he hates that."

Hinata blinked, thinking that she had seen Naruto smile. But she wasn't sure why that had surprised her at all. Taking a deep breath, Hinata looked around wondering where she could go at this point. Looking at the blonde man once more, she asked "now what?" She wanted to cry, but held in her tears. Not wanting to seem weak right now, she had gotten this far, and didn't want to risk it right now didn't want to risk seeming weak and frail

"Alright, I need you to relax Hinata I have to leave you alone cause if I don't go inside they'll come looking for me, and they'll find you"

"Don't leave me alone Naruto"

"I have too; I don't want them to find you"

"Listen carefully; once things die down, I need you to find someone okay?"

"Alright"

"You need to go out the back and down the stairs, once you hit the second landing, you'll see a door"

"Why can't I go with you though?"

"Cause I can't bring you with me, they'll hunt you down and kill you on the spot you have to sneak in and through that room is the best way"

Hinata didn't know what to do but she had a feeling that what Naruto spoke of was the truth. She could be killed if she went in with him. And, she didn't want Naruto to get in trouble, not when he is already risking so much just keeping her safe. Taking a deep breath, Hinata looked at Naruto with soft eyes as she asked but one question.

"Who am I to meet first?"

"The boiler man."