HHHHEEEEEEEEEYYYYYYY PEOPLE!! I'm hyper on sugar right now!! Thanks so much for the faves, alerts and the reviews! I'm so happy…T-T So I am going to update as fast as I can before my next exam which is in three weeks! Waah! I think my school's crazy! Well, enough about me rambling and let's get on with this story! Thanks for reading! Oh and voting! Whoever did…You have my full thanks. To people who want to vote (it's OK if you don't wanna) the poll is displayed on my profile! Now, before all my faithful readers kill me….Hehe…Here's the story!
In Konoha, where Kakashi lay on the hospital bed, reading one of his peverted books again, he was told he wouldn't be able to be discharged from the hospital for the next two weeks. Tsunade, the Hokage of Konoha requested that Naruto and Sakura find a new member immediately, for Captain Yamato, an ANBU had been chosen as Team Kakashi's captain. Their next mission was to go find Orochimaru's hideout. Based on the information that Sasori gave Sakura before he died, he was supposed to meet with his spy working under Orochimaru in three days at the Heaven and Earth Bridge. Naruto reluctantly accepted Sai, the emotionless ANBU from the secret group Root, sent by Danzou, into the group. They set off for the bridge, eager to seize the chance to bring back their friend, Uchiha Sasuke.
Hinata combed her long midnight blue locks, wondering about her future. Haku and her had been traveling for two weeks now and they still haven't found a place to stay. Not that it bothered them. She smiled. She was very grateful for Haku being there for her. If not for him, she would have most likely crumbled. Then, she frowned. She smelt something burning. Hinata quickly ran back to the place where they had set up camp.
" How many times have I told you, Haku-nii-san? Sheesh, leave the cooking to me. You already got a fish burned. Shoo! " she said playfully, making shooing motions with her hands.
" Aaawww. " Haku pouted, " You haven't been yourself Hinata, I thought I'd help you out a bit. " Haku turned serious.
" I'm getting better, thanks to you. " Hinata said silently.
" What did I do? Other than burn half our dinner for tonight. " Haku shrugged.
Hinata raised her eyebrow.
" Fine, fine. I burned half of our dinner every other night too... " he sulked, " I can't cook, so you have to teach me one day. " Haku smiled.
" Silly. " Hinata went over and hugged him, " Thanks. "
They both smelt something burning. They looked at the fire they made.
" Now, I want to say for once! You burned our dinner! Everything! Not even half of it! Doesn't matter I'm not hungry any- OUCH!! Hot! Hot! " Haku jumped.
" Shut up. " Hinata scoffed, after throwing a rather black fish at him.
They laughed hard. It was going to be a long night. As they put out the fire, both heard a rustle. Haku took out a senbon needle while Hinata drew her kunai.
" Oh! Uchiha-san. " Hinata realized as she recognized the chakra signature.
" Do you realize how bloody long I waited? You weren't at the spot we agreed at so I decided to look for you, Hyuuga. " Sasuke emerged from the bushes, speaking coldly.
" Waited for what? " Haku snapped back.
" Oh, I remember! His challenge. Sorry, a lot has been going on. " Hinata apologized.
" I don't give a damn. " he replied.
" What did you say?! " Haku shot back.
" I don't give a damn. " Sasuke repeated.
" Why I outta- " Haku stepped forward.
" Haku-nii-san, cool it. It's OK. It isn't his problem. " Hinata stepped in between the two boys.
" But Hinata... " Haku shook his head after receiving a glare from her, " You're too kind, Hinata. "
" Enough of this nonsense, stop wasting time and fight me, Hyuuga. " Sasuke unsheathed his katana.
" Fine. Haku-nii-san, please, stand back. " Hinata asked.
Haku stood a few paces away from the two. He really didn't like fighting but you have to fight or get killed in this harsh world that they live in. Hinata had Byakugan activated while Sasuke had his Sharingan. Suddenly, they started fighting, at the super speed they both could manage. Haku could only catch a few glimpses of them. Hinata threw a few kunai at Sasuke. He dodged them easily.
" Chidori Nagashi! " Sasuke attacked.
Hinata dived out of the way and revealed her puppet. I'm not going to fall for the same trick twice. Sasuke thought and thrust his katana right into Hinata's stomach. The clone melted into a puddle of water as Sasuke scanned the area for Hinata with his Sharingan. All of a sudden, the puppet came alive once more, blasting flames at Sasuke. He jumped away and formed some handseals.
" Katon : Racing Fire!! " a ring of fire formed around Sasuke's body and flew towards Hinata.
" Suiton : Water God Slicer. " Hinata countered.
She stood tiptoeing on her right foot, lifting the other into the air as water started appearing underneath the foot she was standing on. Then, she slammed the other foot down making a splash of water hit the fire ring. The attacks collided, making a lot of steam. Hinata moved swiftly as the water carried her. She was back on on foot, heading straight for Sasuke. Hinata jumped and created another splash of water. Sasuke avoided it, seeing as the water cut right through two gigantic boulders. He slashed the katana right at Hinata who ducked and tried to trip him. He jumped away once more and shot three fireballs at Hinata.
" Suiton : Water Dragon Whip. " Hinata formed a huge ball of water ontop of her.
As the fireballs neared, she waved her hands, creating a long, thin stream of water and whipped them away. Sasuke ran straight into her attack and used Chidori on his blade. Hinata tried to whip him again and again but to no avail, considering the blade, enveloped in electricity had it's sharpness increased to the max.
" Fuuton Ninpou : Divine Wi- " Hinata suddenly got interrupted by some clapping.
Sasuke saw his chance and plunged his katana into Hinata. The body melted into water once more. Hinata appeared again and was standing next to Haku.
" Impressive, Hyuuga Hinata. " Orochimaru emerged from the shadows, still clapping.
" Orochimaru. " Hinata spat out, venomously.
" You shouldn't address Orochimaru-sama like that. Pay him some respect. " Kabuto appeared beside the Snake sannin.
" What do you want? " Haku narrowed his eyes.
" Your cooperation. " Orochimaru replied, smirking.
" Don't tell me...You're also collecting Orochi's heads?! " Haku exclaimed.
" No...But I have found a few. "
" How many? " Hinata asked, warily.
" Three. "
Hinata and Haku gasped. Pein had only found one so far...
" You are interrupting our battle. " Sasuke stepped forward.
" Sorry Sasuke-kun. " Orochimaru grinned maliciously, " I need to talk with Hinata-chan and Haku-kun here. "
Hinata listened in disgust. Haku secretly held a senbon needle.
" No funny stuff. Or it's your death on the line. " Kabuto spoke, smirking at Haku.
" Relax Kabuto, these two are trained by the Akatsuki. Haku-kun is the same level as you, Kabuto. Whereas Hinata-chan surpasses you, like Sasuke-kun. " Orochimaru, held him back.
Kabuto scoffed as he righted his glasses, making them catch the glow of the moonlight.
" Seeing that you have nowhere else to go, why don't you join me? " Orochimaru suggested.
" I will NEVER join you. I've heard of you, Orochimaru, and your experiments, right, Haku-nii-san? " Hinata glared.
" I've never heard of anyone that disgusting and cruel. " Haku agreed.
Orochimaru laughed, " You won't be in that. "
" Then? " Hinata and Haku frowned.
" Hinata shall be Sasuke's training partner. Haku will be my tracker. " Orochimaru said.
Sasuke raised one eyebrow at Orochimaru, " I don't need a training partner. "
" Do you want to win against Itachi? " Orochimaru asked, Sasuke stiffened, " If you do, then follow my instructions. "
" Why should we help you? " Hinata snarled.
" You don't have to. Unless you want Konoha destroyed along with your friends. " Kabuto continued.
Hinata hesitated. Sure, she didn't think of Konoha being her home anymore but she didn't want it to be destroyed. She didn't want anything in this world to be destroyed. She clasped her hands together and brought them to her chest, thinking deeply, eyes closed. Orochimaru is cruel. I do not want to be like him. No way! Maybe, I can accept his offer and secretly destroy the heads of Orochi that Orochimaru found. And Uchiha-san, why doesn't he like having friends? Did something happen last time? Naruto-kun will be so sad if he heard Uchiha-san speaking like this. What about-wait, Orochi and Orochimaru? Hmm...
" I'll accept if only you answer my questions. " Hinata spoke.
" It depends on what they are. " Orochimaru sighed, bored.
Haku stared at her disbelievingly. She returned his gaze steadily. Haku lowered his eyes, knowing what Hinata was going to do.
" Are you sure about this? " Haku whispered to his friend.
Hinata nodded, " Why does the Akatsuki want to kill you? I'm pretty sure it has something to do with Orochi, ne, Orochimaru? " Hinata emphasized.
" I can control Orochi. My ancestors were capable of controlling Orochi then, so I can. Without the use of a sacrificial maiden. "
" Why does the Akatsuki collect the- "
" Jinchuriki? Simple, to eliminate Orochimaru-sama with it's power. " Kabuto snapped.
" Enough questions. Come, let us go to the hideout. Kabuto, Sasuke-kun, Hinata-chan, Haku-kun. " Orochimaru beckoned for them to follow.
Kabuto followed him at once. Sasuke reluctantly did the same as Kabuto, scowling at Kabuto and Orochimaru. Hinata and Haku exchanged glances and took off after them soon after. Gosh, why is it that all exiled ninjas have hideouts? Haku mused as they jumped through the forest.
Like it? I hate fillers!! They're so boring to write...But they have to be written! Otherwise you won't be FILLED in on what happened in any story! Heh...See you guys real soon!