When Fate and Destiny Collide
By: maliciousfate
Chapter: Seven
"His Lavender Eyes"
"Hmpf?"
I grumbled aloud as my body finally became conscious. I fluttered my eyes open only for them to be greeted with pure darkness. I tried to strain my eyes to see where I was, but to no avail. The darkness was too thick. Slowly I dropped my head to the side but only to pull it back in pain. My whole body felt numb and simply moving sent shock waves of pain straight into my nerves.
Groaning; I sat helplessly in the dark. Where was I anyways? After what seemed like hours upon hours, my eyes began to adjust to the dark. Black silhouettes began to appear all around where I laid, revaluation started to dawn on me as I looked around. I was in my room. Safe.
Sighing in relief, I closed my eyes hoping to catch some sleep wanting nothing more then to ease the consistent pain I was getting just from laying there. In seconds my body agreed with my attempt and I began to drift in and out of sleep.
KNOCK! KNOCK!
My eyes painfully flung open and my body tensed. "Tsuki?" A voice asked from a slowly opening door which I never knew was there. As the door creaked open light poured into the once black room blinding me momentarily.
"Y-yes" I croaked out. My throat was horribly dry.
"It's noon. You should to get out of bed." The voice said emotionlessly .Their voice showed that I had no choice in the matter. I turned my head slowly and carefully to see whom was speaking to me.
"Neji?"
He was leaning casually on the door frame, arms crossed like usual and seemingly deep in thought. His brow was creased, and for a second I wondered what he could have been thinking at that moment.
"N-Neji?" He jumped slighty, as if he had forgotten where he was. He drew his eyes to my own but the look in his eyes made me uncomfortable. Was that...pity? Once he noticed I had been looking at him oddly, he instantly made his expression blank. Unreadable, like always.
"Get dressed, there is food for you in the kitchen." He stated finally and left without another word. I wanted to call him back, question him. But a loud growl from deep in my stomach had other plans. My hunger was a lot stronger then it had been normally.
"How long has it been since I last ate?" I thought as another grumbling growl made its way to my ears. Obviously too long.
Lifting my arm I checked my pain level; surprisingly it had dropped to just an irritating pinch. I smiled to myself deciding to get up. Still hesitantly, I pushed myself from the comforts of my warm bed and took a wobbly stand making my way to the bathroom.
I showered fast only taking about 10 minutes, and proceeded to brushing my teeth and washing my face. Then I ventured from the now foggy bathroom to my closet. I didn't feel like getting dolled up today, comfort sounded too appealing. I took out a red short sleeve shirt but before I put it on, I checked down at my wrist. It had a light pink ting to it. I sighed as I put that shirt away and took out a long sleeve gray one instead. I also put on a pair of jeans that had holes in various places on it. For the finishing touch I pulled on some lacy black heelless boots, brushed out my hair; leaving it down, and applied a small amount of make-up on. Beauty wasn't a necessity today.
On my way out I grabbed up some weapons and carelessly through them in concealed places in my attire. I closed the door behind me and turned quickly but only to bump right into a rock hard chest that sent me to the ground.
"Ouch! Who the h-" I stopped myself as I looked up into the lavender eyes of non other then the smirking Neji Hyuuga. He seems to be popping up a lot lately...
"Uhm- excuse me?" I offered with eyebrows raised. He smirked again and offered me his hand. I hesitantly took it as he, easily, helped me up off the floor.
"I had a feeling you didn't know where the kitchen was, so I'm here to assist you." He stated simply.
"Uh ok?" I knew my lack of proper vocabulary was missing greatly from the things I had been saying. But Neji didnt seem to mind. Or was very good at hiding his displeasure. I hoped it was the first one.
Neji began to lead the way to the kitchen, with me in toe. Not one word was spoken between either of us as we walked. Yes, that was very awkward.
"What do you even say to a guy who's going to be your husband?' I thought as I followed him into a huge kitchen. I bit my lip, it was still hard to process that concept.
"Eat whatever," He walked over to a few cabinets, "-it's all in here, or here." He said pointing towards the cabinets and the fridge. "When your done, meet me outside." I nodded and watched as he left, nothing more was said.
"Not much of a host is he?" I thought bitterly I walked over to one of the cabinets he had pointed to. I opened it, while standing on my tipy-toes I peered in. Fruit that I've never seen before was sitting neatly inside. I picked up one that looked like a purple apple and turned it around my hand. They call this food?
"They're sweet."
I turned my head to see Hinata sitting at the table, in her hand was another purple like apple, a small bite mark showing on its side.
" -and filling" She added as she took another bite into the food.
"Oh, uhm, thank you Hinata." I grabbed the fruit and made my way to Hinatas side.
"You missed dinner last night, your father said you weren't feeling well. Are you feeling alright now?" She asked taking another bite.
I forced a smile and nodded. "Yeah I'm fine...now."
"No thanks to my father"
I looked down at the fruit that I had been holding, I turned it around in my palm a few times. It looked strange and unappetizing. Something I deffiently wouldn't want to put my mouth on. However, my continuously growling stomach made the choice for me. Holding my breath I took a small bite, chewing the soft fruit in my mouth. Contemplating on the taste.
Hinata was right, it was sweet; like candy. I took another bite, bigger this time.
"Do you not have this fruit from where you're from?" She asked as she watched me eat this new fruit; amused.
"Nothing like this, but we do have fruit."
"Fruit that didn't taste like candy, that was for sure."
"Where are you from anyway?" She asked but afterwards she blushed. I looked up surprised.
"They don't know where I'm from? I guess I'm not the only one who didn't do their homework." I mused as I finished off the candy-fruit.
"I'm from the Village Hidden in the Mist." Her eyes widened instantly as she choked on her fruit.
"R-really? I-I heard everyone there is r-really strong." She seemed uncomfortable, and frightened. She must have known of my villages ways. How during one of my villages yearly events of commanding all graduating ninja against each other. In a battle to the death. As much as I'd like to forget, I indeed had taken part of that event. I came out victorious. I felt myself shudder at the memory.
'"Yeah I guess you can say that..." I whispered as I studied her reaction. She remained uneasy and began to fiddle with her hands in her lap.
"What do people here say about the Mist Village?" I thought watching as Hinata looked around trying not to make eye contact with me. I sighed as I lifted myself from the table.
"Uhm- I'm going to go meet Neji outside, I'll talk to you later Hinata." I said as I tossed away the seedless-fruit core. Hinata merely nodded.
"That was really weird..." I began walking down the long hall leading outside. Pushing open the large and slightly heavy doors, I was greeted with a small breeze, bright sunlight, and the lavish smell of flowers. I smiled and continued on, enjoying the brightly blooming red roses that were lining the walkway.
"This place is so much more peaceful then our palace. We had stone gargoyles not roses." I chewed on my lip as I pressed on.
I instantly spotted Neji was I walked out into the field. He was leaning up against a large shady tree, arms crossed, head bowed and eyes closed. I caught myself smiling. He, like always, looked adorable.
I walked over to him, he opened his eyes and stood up straight wanting to get straight to the point.
"I want a rematch."
"W-what?" "He wants me to fight him again? But he won!"
"I could tell you were holding back yesterday, I want a rematch." He continued as he peered out into the field.
It was true, I was holding back yesterday but only because I was far too nervous to function. Like I said before, I really didn't do good in front of crowds, and since the whole crowd was the Hyuuga clan it made everything three times worse, and not to mention I was fighting my-to-be. That was just the icing on the cake. Or however that saying goes.
"A-alright." I fiddled with my hands, Neji seemed to always make me feel nervous. But the good kind of nervous...Oh man, I was getting soft
"Ok then, get into your stance; we'll fight here." He stated, walking away from the tree and farther out into the field. My nervousness faded slightly as I smirked. I had an idea. A good one.
"Hey Neji, lets make this fight a little more interesting." I said with growing confidence. Neji raised his eyebrows, it was obvious he was interested.
"Lets make a small wager shall we? The winner gets the make the loser do whatever they wish." Neji smiled a evil smile. Oh he had something in mind.
"Agreed." Before the words had registered in my head he was already running at me, full-force; just like yesterday.
But I was ready this time.
"That trick isn't going to work this time Neji-san." I dove to the right rolling on the ground; all while pulling out a kunai and throwing it at Neji who was still running. I smiled, it was right on target.
But my smile soon faded, because with a simple flick on his wrist, Neji managed to smack the kunai away like a pesky little insect. I scrambled to my feet holding a defensive stance.
"Neji is a lot more talented then I give him credit for." I thought as I ducked out of the way of a kick Neji sent viciously towards my head. Neji was quick; almost as quick as I was, and that was a scary thought.
I had spent practically my whole life boosting my speed. Day in and day out I trained consistently by myself just so I could be the fastest, the best. Neji was breaking me, he was an exceptionally good opponent, too good for me and I knew it. But I couldn't allow him to win, no not this time.
Jump, dodge, duck, block...
I was panting now. I needed to come up with a plan that would catch Neji off guard before he truly beat me. For real this time.
Jump, dodge, duck, block...
"You're getting tired Tsuki, I can see it in your movements." Neji bosated sending yet another kick my way.
"Shut up Neji! I wouldn't be talking, your speed has dropped immensely and your hits have lost their power." I replied defensively while blocking his kick and sending him a punch that he merely blocked. I was lying. He hadn't let up on his persistent forced or speed. I was the one who had, and just talking was making me even slower.
Jump, dodge, duck, block...TRIP
My eyes widened. Neji just tripped me! I knew I couldn't recover from this one, my chakra level was low and not to mention my limbs were still sore from yesterday. I hit the ground hard, gasping as my stomach crushed against the hard grassy earth and rocks. Cutting my shirt in a few places.
But Neji wasn't done, oh no- he had one more plan up his sleeve. He walked over to me, kicking me up into the air then quickly built up some chakra in his palms to pound my body into a neighboring tree. My face slammed against the hard bark, my cheek getting sliced by its rough surface. I coughed as small trail of blood being to pour from my nose and lips. I could feel all my confidence and energy leave me at this point.
Neji took my wrists in one of his hands, pulling me from the ground and pinning me up against the tree I had so painfully hit. I gasped, he pushed his body onto mine to keep me in a secure place. The place being his sweating body and the hard tree behind me, and his hand holding my wrists above my head. I didnt need his smirk to tell me my face was completely red.
"You loose Tsuki..." He whispered quietly into my ear making my whole body shivered. Every time he exhaled I could feel his warm and intoxicating breath down my neck. And he made sure to breath quite deeply, and very often. That smirk had not left his lips from the start.
But just before my legs had crumpled beneath me, giving Neji the boost he needed, I got a wonderful idea.
He wasn't the only one with another plan.
I gave Neji one pint-sized smirk before I kicked my knee up, slamming it straight between Neji's legs. Within no time at all he released my wrists and fell to the ground rolling in pain. I slid down the base of the tree upon release, and crawled my way over to my violently cursing husband-to-be.
"No Neji, you lose." I whispered into his ear, just as he had done to me. I made sure to lengthen the 'lose' part.
"T-that was a cheap t-trick Tsuki." Neji groaned from his crumpled form besides me. I couldn't help but laugh.
"Cheap or not, I won and now you have to do whatever I say for you to do." I replied as I rolled onto my back, using my arms as a headrest.
"Oh joy..." He replied sarcastically.
"Now what do I want the all-mighty Neji Hyuuga to do for me?" I thought looking up into the darkening sky above. It was going to rain again soon, the puffy dark clouds weren't the only sign, no birds flew so freely in the sky now. My eyes left the sky and found their way back over to Neji who was now laying on the ground besides me, his eyes up into the growing storm above. My gaze traveled up from his blue ninja shoes, his black shorts, grayish collared shirt, his lavender eyes, to his long brown hair lightly swirling in the growing wind, then all the way up to his white wrap on his forehead. That's when I decided what I wanted Neji to do.
"Hey Neji?" He tilted his head to look at me. "I know what you have to do now that you lost." I smiled.
"And that would be...?" He seemed kind of nervous but at the same time extremely curious.
"Starting now, I want you to go the rest of today and the whole day tomorrow...with your hair down." I bit my lip slightly, I hope he didn't question my choice.
He cocked his head slightly, looking over at me strangely. "Seriously? That's all you wish for me to do?"
"Yep, and you have to do it."
"You are a strange one Tsuki." He was smiling as he sat up. His right hand reached behind him he unclasped the tie that was holding his hair loosely in place.
As the tie fell to the ground his long dark hair blew gently into the wind and across his face. His eyes looked over at my propped up position. His lavender eyes shown brightly from behind his dark locks that continued to dance across his handsome face. Even if I tried, I couldn't stop myself from staring. He looked, if possible, more amazing then ever. I wondered why he didnt keep his hair this way from the beginning.
Suddenly, as a strong wind blew through the trees making the colorful foliage dance high into the air, Nejis soft grasp found mine. I blushed, as I looked into the gorgeous lavender eyes of the man who I would soon call my husband, as he helped me to my feet. Thunder roared loudly in the skies above as we began to dash across the darkened field; hands still clasped tightly together