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From, Somnia.
Tsunade took one last sip from her sake cup before placing it behind a tall stack of papers and calling out to the person who just knocked on her door. " Come in. " Tsunade picked up a pencil and acted like she was tending to some important paper work.
Shortly after Tsunade's words, Shizune slowly opened the door. " Tsunade-sama, the team you have requested has just arrived. "
" Ah. " Tsunade looked up from the papers at the door and gently laid the pencil down and picked up a few papers. " Send them in. " She tapped the bottom of the papers on her desk to straighten them.
Shizune opened the door wider and stepped aside so the said people could enter in the room. Naruto walked in with his hands behind his head and a look of annoyance on his features, followed by a broad Sasuke who had his hands in his pockets with a look of boredom on his face. After Sasuke, Hinata walked in with her hands clasped together in front of her. Hinata gave Shizune a brief nod and a smile with a whispered 'Thank you' before sitting in a chair between both boys.
Tsunade folded her arms on her desk and stared at the 3 shinobi in front of her. She cleared her throat of the slight burning tingle from the sake she just drank that was now slowly fading. " I have a mission for you three-- "
" I'm not going on a mission with 'him'! " Naruto stood up from his seat and pointed a finger at Sasuke over Hinata's head. His out burst random since he looked calm, then a split second later, he's yelling. But Tsunade wasn't so surprised.
Sasuke mearly looked at Naruto in the corner of his right eye. " Naruto, stop being so childish. You lost. End it already. "
Tsunade coughed a fake cough to get the attention of the two boys but she failed miserabely.
" I'm not being childish! You cheated in our sparring match! " Naruto stomped his foot like a little child. " You said you weren't going to use your Sharingan! "
" I lied. " Sasuke shrugged.
" Cheater! " Naruto's index finger shot back at Sasuke.
Hinata kept fidgeting in her chair while her eyes kept darting between Sasuke who was by her right side and Naruto who was by her left side. She tried to shrink her self so she wouldn't 'get in the way' of their little argument.
" Ahem? " Tsunade tried but again... only to fail merisabely... again.
Sasuke sighed. " That doesn't make me a cheater, dumb ass. It makes me a liar. Which you're the same. You said you weren't going to use your Kage Bushin's, but you used it anyways, which was the reason why I used Sharingan. " Sasuke glared at Naruto. " So don't say I'm a cheater when you were the first one to break your word and use Kage Bushin. "
" Just because I did it doesn't mean you get to too, teme! "
" And what lets you have that special privilege? Do tell. " Sasuke crossed her arms over his chest.
Naruto groaned. " Every thing. "
" Ah. Well that makes total sense. " Sarcasm.
" Damn it, Sasuke! You owe me a rematch-- "
Tsunade stood up from her chair suddenly. " OI! " Then with great force, Tsunade slammed her hands down on her desk, creating a loud hollow banging sound that echoed in the now silent room. All eyes were on her. " When you are in my office, I expect you to listen to me, and leave your pity arguments or whatever the hell is going on between you two outside of this room. Got it? " Her honey colored eyes kept darting between Sasuke and Naruto in an angry glare.
Naruto sat back down in his chair with a huff. " Sorry Baa-chan. "
Sasuke nearly grunted and looked at the wall on his left side, as if it was more interesting then any thing in the whole room.
Not liking the response she got from Naruto and Sasuke, and knowing full well that they would do it again, she had to do some thing 'drastic'. " If you two pull that shit again, I'll make the both of you go on D-rank mission's for a whole month with out Hinata there to hold your hands, and she'll end up teaming up with some one else for this mission. And it just so happened Sai just became available. " Tsunade's forehead dipped forward. " I'm sure he'll be more then happy to replace you two. " Tsunade said with a false lie. Sai was busy dealing with some personal problems at the moment, and went back to his original country, but they didn't need to know that. Not only that, but the reason why Tsunade said Sai, and not one of the male 'Rookie Nine', was because she knew that they knew that Sai had a... not-so-secret crush on Hinata, and he tended to show her every chance he got.
Naruto stood back up from his chair. " No way! " His protest was simply because he didn't want to be on a D-rank mission when he was a chunin, and didn't want to go in it alone with Sasuke. And Naruto really didn't like Sai, because of the... 'penis comment', and he doesn't like him hitting on Hinata shamelessly about how large her breasts are. Hinata is like a sister Naruto, and he doesn't want to hear some guy he doesn't like to talk about her breasts in front of every one as if it was nothing! It embarrassed her to no end, but he still continued with it. 'What kind of guy does that?!' Naruto through angrily.
" No way in hell are you putting me on some lame ass D-missions for a month, especially with that idiot. " Sasuke motioned towards Naruto with his head. " Even though it's a D-misison, knowing him he'll most likely screw every thing up like he usually does. " Sasukes' protest was just about the same reasons Naruto protested. He doesn't want to be on any D-rank Missions, and he dislikes Sai. But for a few different reasons. True, Sai did mock him a few times about his body or attitude, but the main reason for Sasukes' dislike for Sai, was because of all the flirting he does on Hinata.
-Flash back...ish-
The day that Naruto and Hinata found Sasuke, they were on a mission to get some herbs for the sudden illness that plagued a small village asking for assistance in Snow Country, and it just happened that Sasuke was on a spy mission for Orochimaru. Once they seen each other, Naruto tried to talk some sense into Sasuke to get him to leave Orochimaru and go back to Konoha with him and Hinata, but that didn't work out so well because Sasuke kept mocking him, which made Naruto mad and soon, Naruto charged at Sasuke at full force, which made the two other males in Sasuke's team rush at Naruto to protect Sasuke. And with that, the red haired kounochi also rushed at Hinata, when she made a move to help Naruto so it wouldn't be two-on-one. Sasuke stood back with crossed arms and an impassive expression as he watch Naruto fight with two of his teammates. Once the other males in Sasuke's team where down and either unconscious or dead, probably the latter, Naruto and Sasuke were in a full blown battle. In their eyes, winner takes all. If Sasuke won, he would get the Mangekyo Sharingan. And if Naruto won, he would take Sasuke back to Konoha, and get his teammate and best friend back.
By the time Hinata was done taking down the red haired female by shooting a very large spike of chakra through the red head's spinal cord, causing her to fall on the ground from becoming paralyzed instantly, both boys were breathing harshly, and had all kinds of gashes on their bodies, though Naruto's health was far worse then Sasuke's since Naruto just fought against two of his teammates. Sasuke had Naruto pinned to the ground, his left hand holding onto Naruto's neck tightly, cutting off his air supply, while his right hand was held high with his katana aimed directly at Naruto's heart.
Even though Hinata knew how much this fight meant to Naruto, and how much she didn't want to interrupt their match... If she doesn't do something soon, Naruto would die for sure. Just when Sasuke was about to ram his katana down on Naruto's chest at full force, Hinata pushed half of her chakra into her legs and made a dash for Sasuke. Tackling him down to the ground, Hinata pinned Sasuke down by having her legs on either side of his waiste, and mimicking his hold on Naruto's throat. Ignoring the intense glare that Sasuke was holding on Hinata, she raised her right hand up high into the air and brought it back down with special navy colored chakra loaded in her hand. Hinata whispered a small ' I'm sorry ' before her chakra filled palm landed straight on Sasuke's forehead, causing his Sharingan to over load and break, making him scream out in agony from the feeling of his eyes exploding right in their sockets. A special jutsu, created long ago from the Hyuuga's to keep the Uchiha's, who decended from the Hyuuga's in their place. Of course, the Uchiha's could also use that sealing jutsu on the Hyuuga's because of their of their Sharingan, so it was hardly used.
Hinata jumped off of Sasuke when he started to thrash around to try to make the intense pain in his eyes and brain stop. Sasuke's constant screams echoed in the small clearing that was surrounded by thick trees, while his palms where on his forehead, and his finger nails digging into his scalp. Hinata heard the female scream out his name in a vain attempt to snap him out of his pain, but it went on deaf ears as Sasuke's continuous screams of agony drowned out her loud voice.
Noticing how the female that was yelling a stream of colorful words and threats at Hinata and was starting to stand up slushishly, Hinata turned her full attention from Sasuke back to where she previously was and on the red head, pulled out a kunai from her weapons pouch, and threw it dead on in the center of the semi-paralyzed females forehead. The kunai being embedded into her forehead all the wway down to the shaft, causing instant death, making the colorful words, and her movements stop as she fell back to the ground with a hard thud. A look of surprise/shock perminatly etched on her lifeless features. Hinata breathed out a sigh of relief, since now she doesn't have to worry about the female interferring anymore. She turned her attention back to Naruto who was struggling to sit up. Hinata ran a few steps to be at Naruto's side, then neiled down to be at his level.
Naruto's right hand wrapped around his bruised torso. " H-Hinata-chan... " He breathed out. " Wh-what did you do... to Sasuke? " Naruto asked as he tried to stand on his feet in order to get to the still screaming Sasuke.
Hinata's vision was on Sasuke now. " I-I didn't... he isn't... he was going to... " Hinata shook her head to get rid of her guilty thoughts of fighting Sasuke when she told her self that his and Sasuke's fight was between them and she had no right to inteferring. Now wasn't the time to think about that. Sasuke almost killed him, and she did what she had to do at a time like that. " Naruto, you shouldn't move right now. " Her hands reached out for his shoulders and pushed Naruto back down to the ground softly.
Naruto tried to get back up, but having a bruised torso, a almost shattered left arm, a big cut on the side of his stomach, and a bruised ego made Hinata more powerful then him. " A-Answer me, Hinata... What did you... do to him? "
Hinata started digging in a pouch that held all of her medicine and medical supplies. " I just over loaded his Sharingan. " She whispered softly so Naruto would be the only one to hear. She didn't want Sasuke to hear and him might be able to fix his eyes. Her Father did say certain people could be able to do such a thing. " He isn't going to die, nor is he going to lose his eye sight. "
Naruto let out a shaky sigh and relaxed at hearing the news, letting Hinata push him back on the ground. Good, Sasuke wasn't going to die. Naruto then raised his right hand and started to shoo away Hinata's hands that were holding some gauze's, and a little container of white cream that he knew was going to sting like a bitch when she dabbed it on his wounds. " I'm fine. Take care of Sasuke first. He sounds like he's in a load of pain. "
" But-- " Hinata looked back at Sasuke, who's screams started to die down, and his movements started to slow. Due to low chakra and the pain from his head and eyes. Slowly but surely he was running out of steam, and was soon about to fall into unconsciousness.
" No but's. I'm fine... You can take care of me later. Just... make sure he's ok and he... can't get away from us. "
Hinata bit her bottom lip softly. She knew she shouldn't worry about Sasuke right now, and focus on healing Naruto, but she also knew how Naruto is... he would rather worry about his friends wellfare then his own... Even if that friend abandoned him, his village, and almost killed him the day he left... and just a few moments ago. " F-fine. " Hinata said in defeat. " But I'm only going to do a quick check on him, seal his chakra away and paralyze his muscles. Then I'm working on you. " Her voice soft, yet determined to make sure he understood that she wanted him to follow her orders.
Naruto did a half-assed grin. " Sure. "
A few days after their fight, Sasuke had yet to regain consciousness, so they couldn't move him. He was still fragile and weak to be moved. Though Naruto was almost 80 percent healed (Thanks to the 9 tailed fox ), he went ahead and went on to finish his and Hinata's original mission. Hinata was the one who told Naruto it would be for the best if he went ahead and finished the mission, and she would stay and take care of Sasuke, since she was the one who put him in his current unconscious state, also if something unexpected where to happen to Sasuke, she'd be able to handle it.
Once Naruto left to finish their original mission, Hinata never left Sasuke's side for more then five minutes. Five minutes was enough to eat something, take a shower, use the bath room, ect. Though she did sleep by his side on the ground with her back against the wall, she would wake her self up every thirty minutes to make sure his breathing, and heart beat were all normal, and to make sure that he and the special sealing jutsu she placed on him was was still there.
To keep her self busy, and to get rid of the awkward silence (which was really strange to Hinata since Sasuke was unconscious, so how could there be awkward silence? ) that seemed to float in the air in the room Sasuke was sleeping in, Hinata would talk to Sasuke as if they were old child-hood friends. The first day she spent apologizing to him for the pain she caused him. The second day she was blaming him, saying it was his fault he was in his current predicament. The third day, she was trying her best to remember some old academy stories that involved her and Sasuke... which wasn't many, but she still tried her best to make him feel more at peace and comfortable... though of course, he was unconscious, so what did it matter?
But... even though it seemed as if the young Uchiha was unconscious, he was wide awake, still able to hear what was going on outside world of his black vision, and limp body. He was also able to feel the delicate touches of when the almost unknown female shinobi of Konoha would check his wounds to make sure they were still closed, and to check his eyes, to make sure there was no savear damage dealt to them. Even though she told Naruto that he wouldn't lose his vision, she wasn't to sure about that. Hinata had no idea how much chakra she loaded in her palm. If she added to much chakra, there was no doubt that he would lose his vision.
In the back of his mind, he sighed in relief when he heard that Naruto was leaving so he wouldn't have to deal with him. And also it'll make it that much easier for him to get better then kill the female that was looking after him, and go back to Orochimaru. But feeling the odd chakra course through his body, he knew it was going to be harder then just that. The first day of hearing the female spew out apologies, he so badly wanted to wake up his limp, almost lifeless body to scream at her for still being a fan girl after all these years, thinking she was only apologizing to him because she hurt the 'Sasuke-kun', though on the second day, his mind stayed quiet as he listened to the words she was speaking, about how she did what she had to do to protect her comrade, and how it was his fault, that if he never left, or engaged Naruto in battle, she wouldn't of had to hurt him. On the third day, Sasuke was finally able to place her face and voice... It was when she started to talk about the past.
' Of course... ' His mind whispered as he listened to him talk about one day at the academy that involved him and her. She's only girl that never paid any attention to him... The second girl he ever had a crush on that was actually his age... How did he not notice it was her when she was on top of him and he was trying to wield her death through his glare?
When Sasuke was finally able to come out of his unconscious state, Naruto was already back from his mission. The blond Konoha Shinobi started to yell at Sasuke about how he should leave Orochimaru and go back to Konoha with them. Sasuke's head was turned to the opposite side of where Nartuo was, but in the corner of his eye, he could see Hinata standing in the door way, her hands where fidgeting nervously together in front of her. Hinata's voice floated through his head once he caught a glance of her. He remembered that on the third day, she broke down crying, saying that if he went back with them to Konoha willingly, she would do every thing in her power to save him from the hatred in peoples eyes, and to let him have some freedom. To regain his status as the Last Uchiha, and not the Traitor.
In his mind, he knew she was saying, and willing to do all of that for Naruto, but in his heart, he told him self that she would do all of that for him. Him and him alone if he would just go. And of course, since his mind still had a voice, it kept repeating that he basically learned every thing from that prick Orochimaru, and Naruto did have some not-so-bad new moves, maybe he can go back to Konoha and learn more there? That was what his mind told him, so it wouldn't see as if he was going back to Konoha for her.
So once Naruto started to yell at him about going back to Konoha, his mind was already made up. Still not looking at him, Sasuke mumbled a 'Whatever'.
Naruto continued yelling at Sasuke before Sasuke mumbled word registered in his head. " And another thing-- Wait... what did you say? " He blinked.
Sasuke sighed. " I said 'whatever'. He's still a dumb ass after all these years... " He grumbled the last part.
" R...really? "
Sasuke glared at Naruto. " I'm not in any position to argue or fight you two. So what other choice do I have? "
-End of Flash Back-
When they went back to Konoha once Sasuke was well enough to walk, Hinata stuck to her promise that she made to Sasuke when she thought he was unconscious, and did all that she could to Sasuke out of trouble. Which meant she had to baby sit him almost every minute of the day, which meant she became his personal Care Taker. Having her around almost 24 hours a day made him fall for her even more. So of course he wouldn't like for any guy to hit on the girl he likes. Who would?
" Well then, you two better not pull that childish shit in here again. " Tsunade sat back down in her chair after giving the two boys a harsher glare. " Now, as I was saying before you two dumb asses interrupted me, I have a mission for you three. It might be considered an S-rank mission, it might not. A spy went missing in LimeStone Village four days ago. "
" One of our own? " Sasuke asked in all seriousness. He wouldn't want for the 'old hag' to change her mind about sending him and Naruto on D-missions for a month, and Hinata on the mission alone with that ass hole Sai.
" No. He was actually just a regular civilan. " Tsunade shrugged. " We had a deal that he would get us information on what the Akatsuki were currently looking for, if we take his children to Konoha and give them a life here. "
" So what happened to him? "
Tsunade sighed. " Well we don't know Naruto. That's why I want you three to go over to the village he is living in as a mission in a mission. "
Naruto tilted his head to the side. " Do what now? "
" I suspect that what ever happened to his disappearance, has to do with the Akatsuki. The information Uron, our spy was supposed to get on us was that the Akatsuki is after some special kind of drug or antidote. " Before Naruto could ask, Tsunade kept going. " We're not sure what kind of drug or antidote. We believe that perhaps one of their own got hit with some certain jutsu that either locked away their chakra, or just needs the antidote to heal one of them. We're not to sure on the details. Uron wasn't a shinobi. He was a normal man that just so happened to have special connections with some very powerful medic shinobis, and the Akatsuki found out about it. "
" What kind of deal d-did Uron-san and the Akatsuki have? " Hinata's soft voice was heard.
" Money or power. " Tsunade waved her hand dismissively. " I dont know. Something generic like that. That Uron bastard would never tell me. " She grumbled angrily.
" So you think that the Akatsuki found out that this Uron guy was giving you information about them, and they found out and killed him? "
" Basically yes, Naruto. That's why I'm sending you three on a mission for a mission. "
" ...A what now? " Naruto asked with another tilt of his head to the other side.
" What Tsunade-sama means is she's sending us on a fake mission for the real mission. In order to decive any one from knowing what our real mission is. " Hinata answered for Tsunade and Sasuke, knowing full well that Sasuke was about to say some smart alek remark to Naruto since she heard him sigh and take a breath to get ready to say his little 'comment'.
" Ohhhh. " Naruto said with a slight nod.
" Yes. The fake mission is in Candoglia Village, a few miles past LimeStone Village. In Candoglia Village, you'll need to get some glow in the dark stones for one of the merchants here... or something to that matter. Shizune or Kakashi will fill you in later. Anyways, you three will be staying a few nights at LimeStone Village to investigate what happened to Uron. " Tsunade's eyes stayed focused on Sasuke's. " I know what you're probably thinking Sasuke, about the Akatsuki-- "
" I know. " Sasuke closed his eyes. " Rumors has it that Itachi is either dead or isn't with the Akatasuki any more, since the Black Ops haven't seen him with the Aktasuki for a few months. "
Tsunade slowly nodded. " So you do know that there is less then a 5 percent chance that he'll be connected to this, right? "
Sasuke's eyes snapped opened and glared at the Hokage. " I said I know. " His words were said harshly through gritted teeth. " Besides, I made a promise that I wouldn't go after him with out your consent, right? "
" That's right. " Tsunade nodded again. " And you only got that from help from Hinata. So don't waste all of her hard work and effort just because you think your brother might be involved. "
Sasuke looked at Hinata in the corner of his eye for a second before fixing his gaze back on Tsunade. " I wont. " He said through gritted teeth.
" Good. " Tsunade cleared her throat and picked up the small stack of papers she just had in her hands, then once again tapped them on the desk so they would be straight. " Now listen, " Tsunade's voice became serious, making all three chuunin straighten up in their seats. " since I've been sending you three out on special missions that requires the strenght, and mental abilities that you three... " Tsunade stopped when her eyes landed on Naruto, then cleared her throat again. " That most of you have, and since most of the time all of your team mates are either busy with daily activities and or missions, and I hardly ever send them with you three, I'm going to go ahead and make you three a special team. "
Naruto's blue eyes started shining brightly. " You mean like the Black Ops?! " Naruto so badly wished he could have a cool team name like that. Team seven is a boring and dull team name.
" You could say that. " Tsunade sighed as she rubbed the frown between her brows. A headache was slowly working its way in her brain, and Naruto's loud high pitched voice wasn't helping it. " Your three are now called Team Zero. "
Sasuke's right eye twitched. " I decline. " His voice deadpanned.
" What? " Naruto looked at Sasuke with confused eyes. " Why? Team Zero sounds awesome! "
" You cannot decline this, Uchiha. " Tsunade stated matter of factly.
" Well I just did. " Sasuke also stated matter of factly.
Tsunade sighed. She had a feeling he was going to be a big problem about this topic. " Why? "
Sasuke snorted. " As if you didn't know. 'Team Zero' is my-- was my brother's team when he still lived here. It belongs to him, and his teammates... "
" And that's why you don't want it? " Tsunade paused long enough to see the 'What-the-hell-do-you-think?' look from Sasuke. " Well that's just stupid, Uchiha. " Tsunade's lips made a thin line. " 'Team Zero' wasn't Itachi's team title first. The title 'Team Zero' is passed down from generation, to generation. Only the truely gifted and talented could make it in this Team. Hence the name 'Team Zero' since there are hardly any shinobi out there that is worth of such a title. "
" Still it was his last-- "
" Still nothing! Your brother wasn't the only special person out there, Uchiha. Same for Shisui and-- "
" Don't. Say. That. Name. " Sasuke said with malice loathing through his gritted teeth, earning confusing looks from Hinata and Naruto. " Don't bring her into this. "
' Who's name? Who are you taking about, Sasuke? ' Hinata thought in confusion as her eyes tried to find some sort of emotion besides anger and hate from the Uchiha.
Tsunade's ruby red lips gaped open slightly as she stared at Sasuke. She then cleared her throat. " My apologies, Sasuke... But you have to understand what I'm trying to get at. You three are perfect for the title 'Team Zero'. But if you want... " Tsunade paused again with closed eyes, not believing what she was about to say. " If you want, we'll change the name to 'Team X'. "
Sasuke held in a scoff, as he too closed his eyes. " Leave it the way it was. " Sasuke said in defeat, yet it didn't show in his voice. He didn't wish to argue when the old hag had to go bring 'her' up.
' Damn boy wants to go making all that noise, then when I tell him we can change the teams name, and he says no. What the hell? That's the last time I'm going to be nice. ' Tsunade groan in frustration. " Good. Now you three leave an in hour. So pack well, but make sure that so no one in LimeStone Village knows that you three are investigating the disappearance of Uron. Kakashi will be waiting at the gate to fill you all in on what's left to be explained. Understood? "
" Yes. " All three chuunin said as they stood up from their chairs.
" Good. You are dismissed. " Tsunade made a hand gesture telling them to go.
--
Once the door closed to Tsunade's office, the three began to walk down the curved hall to get to the stairs that'll lead them out of the Hokage Tower.
" Soooo... " Naruto asked with his hands once again behind his head. " What do you guys plan on doing? "
" Well I'm going to go home and pack for the mission. " Hinata nodded slightly.
" What else would we do dumb ass? We only have an hour to get ready. " Sasuke said as he walked past Naruto and Hinata.
Naruto sighed. " It doesn't take me an hour to pack. Only like 5 minutes, so I figure that-- "
" It doesn't take you an hour to pack because you just grab whatever you can get your hands on first and shove it into your pack. But normal shinobi take their time to pack and plan things out, so they wont have too much of one thing, and not enough of the other. For example, you might pack to much clothes when you might need weapons. Or you might pack to much weapons when you might need clothes. No telling how long we're going to be on this mission for, because don't forget, we have to do that other mission to do as well. Not to mention, just shoving your stuff in your pack makes things disorganized. What if you need a weapon right away, and you're out of the ones from your pouches? The enemy isn't going to just stand back and let you take your time to empty your pack to find a weapon. "
Naruto childishly stuck his tounge out at Sasuke, causing Hinata to giggle. " Blah, blah, blah! That's all I'm hearing from you, Sasuke-teme. "
Sasuke groaned and murmured a few curse words before pushing the main door open, revealing the main street of Konoha.
" Well, see you in a bit, Hinata-chan! " Naruto said in his normally hyper over excited voice before running in the direction of his apartment, not giving Hinata a chance to say her good bye's to him.
Sasuke shoved his hands in his pockets and turned in the direction of where his apartment was but was stopped when he heard a soft voice.
" See you in an hour, Sasuke. " A light pink tint coated Hinata's cheeks.
Sasuke turned his head to the side to see Hinata, then nodded his head. " Mm. "
" There, that should do it. " Hinata said to her self with her bottom lip lightly caught between her teeth. " I hope I didn't pack to much... "
" You didn't Hinata, stop saying that. " Hanabi said for what felt like the umpteenth time in the last 30 minutes.
" I know but... you can never be to careful. " Hinata sat down on her bed next to Hanabi who was laying down on her back with her head kind of dangling off of the side of the bed.
" What ever you say, Hinata. " Hanabi flipped positions so she would be laying on her stomach. " So you don't know how long you'll be gone on this mission? "
Hinata shook her head. " No. Tsunade-sama said that we'll be staying in LimeStone Village for 3 days, and the journey up there will take at least 2 days. Then we'll have to go to Candoglia Village, which from LimeStone Village will take about a day or two. Then we'll have to take the stones we're collecting from there which will take a few more days, then go back to LimeStone Village and stay there for 3 more days, so it won't seem obvious that we were staying there because of Uron-san, then go back Konoha which will take another 2 days. "
Hanabi yawned. " Eh, Sounds like fun. " Hanabi drew her arms together and laid her head on her now enclosed arms. Her eyes slowly closing.
A frown graced Hinata's features. " Hanabi-chan, have you been getting any sleep? "
" Mm... Not really... "
" When have you been going to sleep? " Hinata asked as she gently grabbed Hanabi's shoulders and pulled her into her lap.
Hanabi snuggled closer to Hinata's lap before answering. " Well, Father wants me in bed before midnight, but most of the time I'm just laying in bed staring at the ceiling past 4:30am. "
" How long has this been going on? " Hinata's fingers gently massaging Hanabi's scalp.
" I don't know... I guess a few months? "
Hinata was quiet for a few seconds before talking again. " Has Father been pushing your training to hard? "
" Not really. " Hanabi yawned her words.
" Mm... You should really take your-- " Hinata's words were interrupted by two quick soft knocks on her door. Hanabi groaned before pushing her self off of Hinata's lap and throwing her legs over the bed to stand. Hinata also stood from her bed and quickly walked over to her door to open it. " Yes? "
" Hinata-sama, " A female Hyuuga servant, a few decades older then Hinata, bowed lowly. " Your Father would like to see you before you leave on your mission. "
" Oh, ok. Thank you for telling me, Sekai-san. " Hinata bowed her head as well before the servant left to finish what ever she was doing before she was ordered to find Hinata. Once Sekai was gone, Hinata closed her door then pushed her back against it with a slight groan escaping her now tightened throat.
" You really shouldn't make him wait. Remember what happened last time. " Hanabi's thin pale arms rose up in the air above her head as her fingers entwined together in a stretch.
" I know. I just... I already know what he's going to say. " The words were mumbled as Hinata slowly walked over to her bed and picked up her newly packed traveling pack. Slinging the pack over her shoulder, Hinata adjusted the shoulder straps so the pack wouldn't fall off of her shoulders.
" Then get it over with already. " Hanabi dropped her out stretched arms and patted Hinata's head before walking past her older sister and out her room.
Hinata sighed as too walk out of her room, closing the door behind her, then walking down the long halls to her father's study, where she knew he would be at. Her small delicate fingers reached up towards the top of her head to smooth down the strands of dark blue back into place before her hand out reached towards the large door she now stood in front of to knock, though her hand was haulted half way towards the door.
" Come in, Hinata. " Hiashi's loud voice boomed past the wooden door, making Hinata draw her hand back to her side only to out reach it again to open the sliding door, then close it again once she was in her father's study. A few light gingerly steps were taken foward, bringing Hinata in front of her father's desk.
Hinata bowed with her hands clinching the pack's straps so it wouldn't fall forward. " You wanted to see me, Father? " Hinata stood up straight when she was sure she bowed long enough then looked her father in the eye.
" Yes, " Hiashi cleared his throat before standing. " How long will you be on this mission? "
" Tsunade-sama hasn't filled us in on how long the mission will be, " Hinata gulped as Hiashi's eyes narrowed at her reply. Most likely for her not knowing the answer to such a simple question. " But from the distance of Konoha to LimeStone Village, to Candoglia Village, and the days we'll spend at either village, then to do the missions, I'm guessing it'll take at least 15 days. How ever, that might change if the Akatsuki really are involved with this mission. "
Hiashi's eyes went back to their normal stern state as he nodded, accepting her response. " Good. Make sure you send a letter by Carrier Bird every 3 days. " Hiashi paused long enough to see Hinata nod. " And when you get back, we will resume your training as Heiress. Your seventeen birthday is coming up soon. You'll only have a year left untill your eighteenth birthday, and you'll gain full title of the Hyuuga Heiress. "
" Yes, Father. " The words were almost said with a sigh of relief. ' He's actually starting to have faith in me. '
Hiashi cleared his throat again as he walked past Hinata and started to open the door, only to halt his actions. " And Hinata, on this mission, don't-- "
Hinata's head tilted down. ' Of course... ' Her eyes closed with her thoughts. ' "Don't get in any one's way" He always says that... I should of known he'll never believe in me. '.
" Don't let any one get in your way on this mission. "
Hinata's head snapped up from Hiashi's words. Her mouth gaped and light pale lavender eyes wide.
Hiashi turned to look at his daughter. " You are the Hyuuga's Heiress... now. Don't let any one get in your way... Ever. " With that said, Hiashi slid open the door to his study, tucked his hands together in the sleeves of his robe and walked out, leaving the door open so Hinata could leave as well.
The pale lavender eyes of Hinata's stayed locked ahead of her across Hiashi's desk, her body frozen in place. Had she really heard those words her Father just said? Did he actually say nice words to her? The so called 'Failure'? A small smile graced Hinata's features as she turned in her spot and walked out of her Father's Study, closing the door behind her.
The Hyugga Heiress jogged past a few Elders, servents, and Main Branch Hyuugas, uttering a few 'hello's and 'Excuse me's to each member she passed, and down the many and long halls of the Hyuuga Mansion, that eventually lead her to the garden next to the Hyuuga Cemetery. Her feet came to a halt when her eyes caught sight of a white cloth behind a large tomb stone. Hinata swallowed the dryness in her throat. ' That looked like Neji's shirt. Probably paying respects to his father... I shouldn't bother him. ' Hinata made a motion to continue walking towards the main gates, but stopped again. ' But that's the side of the cemetery for important Main House members. ' Hinata licked her lips as her eyes darted towards the figure standing in front of a large tomb stone that looks to be a mark of some one of great importance. ' I should say bye to him before I leave... ' Though curiosity was stronger then saying 'bye', since she wanted to know who he was paying his respects to.
The little voice in the back of her mind was telling her not to bother Neji while he was paying his respects to the dead, but knowing about Neji's great hate against the Main Branch members of the Hyuuga, Hinata wanted to know who he would be visiting at the Main Branch Hyuuga cemetery.
Hinata's hands unconsciously tightened around her pack's straps as she moved toward the headstone where Neji was at. She took careful slow steps, so she wouldn't startle or disturb Neji. Once only a few feet away from the headstone, Neji's voice was heard.
" Hinata, what are you doing here? "
Hinata stopped in her tracks. " Anou... I was... I wanted to see you before I left on my mission. "
Neji tuned his head a little to get a look at Hinata. " I heard about it from Hanabi-sama. It's a S-ranked mission, correct? " He turned his attention back to the head stone he was currently looking at.
" Mm. " Hinata licked her dry lips again. " But it might not be, depending on who's there or who's involved. "
" Ah. " Was all Neji said.
" Anou, Neji, who are you visiting? " Hinata slowly began to move to stand next to Neji to get a better look at the name engraved on the stone.
Neji was silent for a few seconds before responding. " An old friend of mine... "
Once she was side by side with Neji, Hinata's eyes widened as she read the name.
Hyuuga, Hitomi.
" W-who was she? " The words instantly flew out of Hinata's mouth as her eyes stayed locked on the name. Her mind kept re-reading it over and over.
Neji cleared his throat. " The Hyuuga Heiress... Your sister. "
Hinata exhaled as her eyes darted from the name to Neji. " T-this is her? "
" Yes. " Neji knelt in front of the headstone to get a better look at it. " When you were born, you were sheltered away from every thing, because you were born 2 months before your due date. You were so weak, so you never got to know her. "
Hinata swallowed again. " W-why hasn't any one showed me this before? "
Neji sighed. " Your Father, my uncle didn't want to bring up painful memories, since Hitomi-sama was a blessing to the Hyuuga name. She was every thing this clan needed. Hiashi-sama didn't want you to feel as if you were just a replacement. You're lucky he even told you you had an older sister. " Neji closed his eyes in thought.
" But... " Hinata looked back at the stone. ' That's not a good enough reason... ' Hinata's breathing and heart started racing. ' Its not fair. He... some one should of told me... I've never been able to meet her, why would they keep me from at least visiting her grave? ' She tried her bes to keep her tears from falling. " He didn't even tell me her name... "
Still with closed eyes, Neji turned and started walking towards the Branch House. " You should leave. Don't want you to be late for your mission. "
" Neji, " Hinata called out, though Neji kept walking. " How did she die? " Hinata's lavender eyes never straying from her sister's name.
Neji only uttered one word which made Hinata's eyes widen in shock and confusion.
" Uchiha. "
Heh... Please don't kill me! I promise, every thing will be cleared in the next few chapters! I promise! And I know a few of you might be disappointed about the 'sister' thing. But yeah. Its part of the FanFict... apprently. I kind of made that part up last minute. Please continue reading so you'll find out what happens, you'll be shocked... unless you've already figured out what is going to happen. If you have, please don't tell any one. D:
A/N: Ok, now... I know the thing about what happened with Sasuke, Hinata, and Naruto in the past kind of came out of no where, but... I kind of needed that to be explained and to get out of the way, so yeah... if you were confused about any thing... I'm sorry. I've gone over it like a dozen times so it won't be so confusing. Also, I know its not really all that interesting, and there's not even a fight scene in there, but 1: I suck at fight scenes, 2: I wanted to get it over with, 3: Um... I really haven't been... watching any of the new episodes of the anime, nor have I read any thing about the manga, so um... I really don't know any thing about Sasuke's teammates and whatnot, so yeah. Sorry bout that.
Anyways, please review. :3
From, Memorias.