Assassin

Shino x Hinata

By Moonwitch and Blackdragonflower

Chapter 17

Akamaru raced as fast as his paws could take him, not caring what pedestrians he knocked down in his way.

He slammed through the hospital doors barking loudly. Medical Nin's tried to stop him but, nothing was going to slow him down. His master's life was at stake. As he picked up Shino and Hinata's scent, he burst through the door barking as he jumped onto both of them.

"Ahhhhh!" Hinata screamed as a giant ball of fur flung itself onto her.

"What the hell Akamaru!" Shino growled trying to push the dog off. "Get off you stupid mutt. Kiba get your damn dog off me!…Kiba?"

Jumping down Akamaru continued to bark frantically nipping and tugging at Shino's pant legs. Shino looked towards the door curiously. Hinata sat up and tried to calm the nin dog down, only causing him to grab her coat end and tug her off the bed.

"Oww, Akamaru what is wrong? Did Kiba put you up to this?" Standing up from the floor. Her hand brushing off her now sore bottom. She walked to the door irate and yelled.

"Kiba this is not funny! Get in here now!"

"Hinata… something wrong." Staggering to his feet. His body still stiff from his healing injuries. He knelt down in front of Akamaru who was currently at the door trying to push Hinata out.

"Akamaru is Kiba in trouble?"

At this Akamaru proceeded to make a sad whining sound. Hinata gasped and her hand flew to her lips.

She turned to see Shino getting dressed.

"Shino, Kiba went to m…my home. Do you think…. there w…was another attack?" Her face filled with fear.

"I don't know but, I better go check it out."

"Shino…y…you can't go! You haven't recovered." Hinata pleaded. "I will go!"

"No one is going anywhere! Shino get your butt back in that bed. ." A very angry Tsunade stood in the door way arms crossed. Shizune stood behind her, shaking her head disapprovingly.

"What in the hell is going on, and why in Kami's name is Kiba's blasted dog in here? Where is that boy? I am going to kick his ass all the way across Konoha for bringing a dog into my sterile hospital."

"Lady Tsunade we believe Kiba is in trouble." Shino replied, placing his sunglasses on.

"Why on earth would you think that? She scowled. "Shino didn't I tell you to get your butt back in that bed."

"K…Kiba went to…"Hinata stopped as her voice cracked. Shino put his hand on her shoulder to help steady her.

"What Hinata is trying to say is…I sent him to investigate a possible lead." Taking a deep breath his face emotionless. "I sent him to spy on the Hyuga compound."

"You did what?" Grabbing her head she let out a groan. "Are you trying to cause problems? The Hyuga clan is one of the oldest families in the Leaf village."

"I understand that Lady Tsunade but after analyzing certain facts, Kiba and myself feel that their might be a connection. We believe her family might be behind the attacks."

"What?" Her eyes flying wide in shock.

"I believe they are trying to stop Hinata from taking her place as head of the clan."

Akamaru tired of the stall in action began to whine and paw at Shino. Shino looked at him frowning.

"Lady Tsunade…I have been Kiba and Akamaru's team mate for many years and I am telling you something serious has happened to Kiba for Akamaru to be acting in this manner." Hinata stood next to him nodding in agreement. "I don't mean to be rude lady Tsunade but, I think we need to hurry!"

Looking back and forth between the two she threw her arms up in defeated. "Fine, I trust your judgment Shino. Shizune send a few of the ANBU to meet me at the Hyuga compound and make sure they are discreet." Hinata and Shino began to follow.

"Just where do you two think your going? "Her lips pursed, hands on her hips. "You're recovering and you Miss Hyuga have had your life threatened, twice now. You are both staying here!"

"I am fine and Kiba is my teammate!" Shino muttered through clenched teeth. His calm breaking. "Though, I agree Hinata should stay."

"K…Kiba is my t…team m…mate too. "Hinata's fear causing her stutter to return. Pulling herself together she stood tall and looked right at Tsunade. "I am going with you!"

Tsunade smiled at her, "Okay, but stick close to me." Pointing at Shino, "You start talking! I want to know all about your suspicions."

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Chapter 17 written by Moonwitch