Woot new Chapter... After the fight - x
The Next two chapters are Neji's P.O.V. to show his feelings and such.
Disclaimer: I do not own Naruto, if i did Ino, Naruto and Shino would be dead, Tenten would be a Vampire, and There would be loads of Goths everywhere.
Anyway here be are.
Hospital
Neji's P.O.V.
"..So Tsuande-sama, how is Neji's condition" Said a Dim voice I couldn't quite make out.
The atmosphere was quiet, i absorbed the sunlight as a curtain was opened. 'Where am i? Where is Tenten? Why can't i feel my legs..? Where the fuck am i?' Was the only thing that went though my head, i didn't know why i had Tenten in mind at the time. My Curiosity was too much i could sense people around me, but who?
I felt my self clear my thought and groan, i felt the presence of people gather around me in astonishment as i slowly opened my pale eyes.
Gai, Lee, Sakura and Tsuande stood in relief.
I saw myself with a mask upon my face.
"He's Awake!" The big eyed freak cried jumping in to the air with pure happiness, "Yes! The spring time of youth has finally awoken Neji from his revine!" I could see Gai with a wide grin on his face I kept to my normal emotionless face not really giving them any attention. I gazed upon Sakura and Tsuande, The name of my Female comrade, Tenten was mentioned but i didn't have the strength to even open my mouth let a lone speak.
"Well, i guess he is lucky Gai," I Heard the Woman speak wanting to know why i was 'lucky'. Her pink haired apprentice sighed and looked away with a folder held against her chest. I saw the emotion of sorrow in her eyes.
My pale eyes drifted to the bed side table, i saw...Flowers. I stared in deep thought, 'Who would get me flowers' I thought to myself. The hours passed and i was still watching them, expecting the motionless decoration to jump out on me or something, to sing a message to me. Everyone had left the room by then to leave me with my thoughts.
The room was empty, no one other than me was in there, i hated recovering or staying in hospital, i thought i gave off the impression that i was weak. I sighed and tried to regain memory of what happened. The whole thing seemed like a blur. I stared at the plain ceiling.
The curse Mark on my forehead was covered with bandages along with other parts of my body, as a relief. I hated to see it, i always felt like a trapped bird no matter what happened.
There was a small knock on the door, The pink haired Medical Nin entered the room with a slight smile. "How you holding up Neji?" She spoke walking to my side. Her smile was soft but i didn't really care at that time, i was too lost in my thoughts. Her green eyes gazed as she placed her hand on my forehead, "Temperature's down," She mumbled, she removed the gas mask from my face.
Her hands slowly guided to my legs and her hands glew green with healing chakara. Her eyes where closed within concentration. I suddenly felt the nerves awaken in my legs. I winced and held my tears of pain back trying to look strong.
"Sorry Neji, but i had to do that," She claimed giving a sigh.
I suddenly got a serge of memory that ran through my mind. "Tenten..." Was the first word that escaped my lips ever since i woke up.
"Uh..." Sakura paused and looked away from me. I knew something was up, but what?
"Neji..." The Kunoichi Trembled, "Tenten..." She paused, i wanted an answer but i could only demand for it mentally without speech
"...Tenten has been in intensive care ever since Gai and Kakashi returned with you and your team mates in their arms. She has been fighting for her life the last couple of days with a punchered Lung, Mental damage, broken bones and her in sidings ripped apart" Her green eyes hesitated to look me in the eye.
"There is also a chance that her voice box was fractured and that she will literally be speechless for a few months. Due to My masters research all we can do is to heal the fatal damage but let the rest repair on it own".
"Voice box?" I Whispered weakly.
"Yes, i think that after you fell unconscious the enemy was a living bomb and exploded. Tenten had exhaled the smoke making her condition worse. When the elite ninjas fount you, Tenten was on the verge of death and we had to revive her with a forbidden technique" I looked at Sakura with sheer fear and denial, i couldn't believe my ears.
'It was my fault. I shouldn't of let my guard down, i just laid there like a coward, I'm weak," I punched myself mentally yet kept a straight face.
Sakura stared at me i didn't know her well at the time, she looked away and seemed to have cracked up in tears. I didn't understand, why was she crying? The Medical ninja walked to the door. "Neji, i will do what i can to get Tenten to perfect health, and that's a promise" Said the girls trembling voice.
I was alone in the room again, Helpless, but not hopeless, i wanted to go on an epic search for Tenten and help her but there was this strange feeling in my chest. It was painful and it would hurt only when the memory of my last mission came to mind.
As the days went by i the pain in my chest got worse. I wasn't sure what it was...
Day 3, and i was still in hospital, in the exact same place for when i woke but i was able to find the strength to sit up and speak.
There was a soft knock at the door, i expected it to be Lee, Gai or Tsuande but it came to my surprise; It was Hinata, Shino, Kiba and his Dog.
"Neji-nii-san!" Hinata wore a wide smile across her face as she entered the room.
"Hinata-chan, why are you here?" I questioned.
"We came a week ago but you seemed to still be out cold" Kiba immediately claimed, "It was Hinatas idea, but she sort of freaked out when she saw you in bandages and that" He added with a smug smile.
Shino seemed to keep quiet, I've never personally talked to him nor really liked him.
"So...Neji-nii-san, how are you feeling?" My cousin asked.
"I've been better" I replied, she looked slightly surprised since i didn't put a cold gaze with it but suddenly smiled.
She bowed her head and sniffed, "D...did, did you like the... flowers" She asked in her shy tone of voice.
I nodded, "Thank you for sending me them" I remarked with a sigh.
"Hinata-sama,"
"Yes Neji-san?"
I paused for a second trying to collect what i was going to say.
"Have you.. Ah, it doesn't matter"
"Tell me.." I heard her mumble loudly.
I gave a cold gaze and sighed,
"Have you heard anything about Tenten?
A silence swept the room.
"No.."
I nodded and stole a gaze. She began to bite her lip after she looked at the clock then whispered something to Kiba whom walked out the room with his animal companion and Shino.
"Whys that?" She questioned when her comrades closed the door behind them.
"I... I'm not sure" I paused and exhaled,
"Have you ever had the sharp pain in your chest that never seems to go away?" She nodded with a slight smile.
"Yes... Yes i have" The silence raged on until the shy girl broke it.
"All the time..."
I looked at her and sighed i wanted to get an idea to find out what it was. I mean, I'm a genius, i should know these things, right?
Hinata sat on a chair and sighed,
"So when are you going to be released" She spoke like i was a prisoner.
"I'm not sure, Tsuande said that it should be soon," I paused, "Its just my Legs and she said that i need time off, to gather my own thoughts..?" I reassured myself and looked back at hinata.
The Kunoichi gave a sigh, "I'm relieved," She replied and gazed down to the floor. I expected to see her burst in to tears for some reason, she is such a emotional person.
Her pale eyes darted across the room as silence perstode.
"So, how is everyone?" I said breaking the silence.
We talked for a while until My cousin reached for a carrier bag next to her. She took a bunch of flowers from them, I hesitated to say anything.
I was so mean to her in the chuunin exams, i beat her, insulted her and almost killed her. I couldn't imagine for us to be close family from what happened then.
"I..i couldn't help notice to see the flowers starting to...w...wither, so i though that i should replace them" She stuttered walking to my side and changing the dieing plant.
"Thank you Hinata," I replied with a soft smile.
"Well, i guess i should get going, goodbye Neji-nii-san" She bowed her head and walked to the door,
"Wait..." I stopped her and took a breath, "Are you sure you haven't heard anything from Tenten?" I asked, Trembling and hiding in my Long black hair.
"Yes..." Was her instant reply. "...Good Luck Neji"
The Girl walked out the room, hiding her emotions from me.
I gazed, 'Good luck?' Echoed through my head, what did she mean?
I thought about it for a moment and buried myself in the sheets.
The rain drops slid down the window like tears down a cheek. It was cold, so cold, i couldn't get what my cousin said, Good luck... what was that supposed to mean.
Time flew by, i grew tired, the room was dark and i couldn't help but go in to a slight Slumber...
A lot longer than the last chapter
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Crimson Jester