A/N: Sorry for the late update! Final Chapter!
Disclaimer: I don't own Naruto
Drops of Blood
Chapter 7
Naruto could barely focus on the road ahead of him. The fact that he might actually love Hinata was completely overwhelming.
A steady rain had started to fall from the gray clouds above. It looked as if was about to storm.
He finally got home and went up to his apartment.
Hinata was napping on the couch.
"She's so beautiful." He whispered to himself.
Just then her eyes fluttered open and she sat up.
"Naruto, you're home." She stood to greet him with a hug.
"Yeah, how was your day?"
"It was pretty good, I was all alone after all."
"I'm sorry but I worry about you, so does Kiba."
"Is Kiba ok?"
"Yeah, he told me to take care of you."
"Kiba's sweet."
"So did Jiriya take care of things?"
"I talked to the police today."
"That's great." He smiled but seemed somewhat out of it.
"Are you ok?"
"Yeah, fine. I'm just gonna go to my room."
"Ok, I'll get started on dinner."
"Kay."
He slammed his door shut and collapsed onto his bed. She really was great.
Naruto woke up to a smoky barbeque smell.
He jumped up and headed into the kitchen.
Hinata was at the sink cleaning up some extra dishes while Jiriya ate dinner.
"Oh Naruto, I saved you a plate." She pointed to the extra plate on the table.
"Thanks."
"Hinata you should prepare for court." Jiriya whispered.
"Do you think we have a chance of winning?"
"Who knows, we'll just have to wait."
They had no idea that it'd only be a short time.
Hiashi opened the front door to two officers with a warrant to search his house.
"What's going on?" Neji appeared beside him.
"Mr. Hyuga, we have reason to believe that you have been abusing children in your home."
"No, never."
The police officer's gaze went to Neji's bruised neck.
"How'd you get that son?"
"My uncle was rather angry at his daughter so decided to take it out on me."
It was payback time.
"Sir, you're going to have to come with us."
"No! I will not take this! Get out of my house!"
The other police officer held him down while the other cuffed him.
"Son, your cousin and you better start preparing for a court case. My friend here will start taking some pictures of the scene and collecting evidence."
Neji nodded and let the man in.
Hanabi stood at the top of the stairs watching down. It was finally time for this to end.
Neji got all the information about their court appearance and Hinata was finally able to return to school.
"This Saturday huh? I hope you'll finally be set free Hinata." Kiba leaned up against the locker right next to hers.
"Thanks Kiba." She smiled.
"Hey, you ready to go?" Naruto appeared beside her.
"Yeah, see ya Kiba."
He smiled.
"Need a ride?" Naruto questioned.
"Nah." Ever since that day Kiba seemed distant, almost empty.
"Kay, see ya around."
The courtroom was packed with high school students and the case began.
"Neji Hyuga to the stand please."
Neji walked up and took a seat.
"Neji, you moved in with your uncle a few months ago after the death of your father correct?"
"Yes."
"How would you describe your uncle's attitude when you arrived?"
"He immediately put his daughter, Hinata, to work. I mentioned that it was unfair to make her do all the work and he ended up hitting her in the jaw and throwing a chair at us."
"Yes, and other than this what other violent acts were directed towards you."
"Every once in a while he'd throw a tantrum and hit me or something but just the other day he had me by the neck."
"Ok, no further questions. I'd now like to call Hinata Hyuga to the stand."
Naruto let go of Hinata's hand and she took Neji's place in the chair.
"Now you said this behavior in your father has been going on for about 10 years now?"
"Yes."
"Can you describe some of the things that your father has done to you?"
"I've always been forced to do the house hold tasks and if they didn't meet his standards he'd strike me or choke me. Sometimes he'd throw coffee or plates of food on me."
"Ok, now is it correct that these acts have caused you to be suicidal?"
Many people in the audience gasped.
"Yes."
"Please your honor! How can a girl who is emotionally and possibly mentally unstable be trusted?!" Hiashi's lawyer called out.
"Don't interrupt, Neji Hyuga has no evidence of instability and his claims are the same."
"That's all for now."
Then Hinata was dismissed.
For a few weeks the court battle went on.
Finally the jury reached a verdict.
"Hiashi Hyuga is guilty of child abuse and domestic assault and is charged with 6 to 8 years in prison. As for the children they should be under foster care. Hinata Hyuga should spend sometime at a special psychiatric hospital."
"Wait! Your honor!" Naruto called out.
"What is it?"
"This could mean that I might never see Hianta again! Please let her stay here!"
"Who are you and what are your grounds?"
"I'm Naruto Uzumaki and I really deeply love her! Please change your mind!"
"Please your honor! Hinata's a great person and will be greatly missed!" Kiba stood behind Naruto.
The judge looked over some of her papers.
"Neji Hyuga turns 18 in one month. They can stay here and live in the Hyuga house but Hinata will still have to attend hospital meetings. Case closed." The crowd went ballistic.
Hinata hugged Naruto tight.
"I love you too."
"Hinata." He smiled and took her lips into a passionate kiss.
"I love you so much."
A/N: Yay! I finished it! Sorry if some of you didn't like the way it turned out. Thanks to all my reviewers! You guys are awesome!