-- This before something written is a note. The note is ended with this--
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In the morning, there was a knock at Hotora's door. "Who is it?" Hotora asked.
"It is me, Hinata," Hinata stated in a soft voice. "Gaara said it is time to get up."
"Okay, thank you Hinata," Hotora said as she got out of bed.
Hotora walked to her closet and pulled out a black shirt and skirt. She put them on as well as her black boots.
Hotora did her makeup, though she left her hair down. She grabbed her book bag and headed downstairs to the kitchen. When she entered the kitchen, she was met with an odd site. Gaara and Hinata were sitting at the table joking around. Hinata said something that Hotora didn't hear, and Gaara started laughing. "Well it's nice to see that Gaara has some emotions left," Hotora stated sarcastically.
"Well, I haven't had someone as Hinata around before," Gaara informed Hotora mockingly.
Hotora grumbled, and then said, "Come on Hinata. We have to get to school."
Hinata stood up, and gave Gaara a small kiss on the cheek. "See you tonight Gaara-kun," Hinata stated.
As they walked out of the house, Hotora asked Hinata, "Do we have to stop by your house to grab your school stuff?"
"No, it is all at school," Hinata replied.
Hotora nodded her head in understanding. "Hinata, may O tell you something very personal?" Hotora inquired.
"Yes Hotora, for you can tell me anything."
"The reason Gaara brought me here was that our father abused me continuously. He didn't dare touch Gaara, because of the demon. My father beat me though, because the priestess spirit that is inside of me was dormant. I always kept my school stuff at the school, so it wouldn't get ruined. Hinata, is that the reason you keep your things at school?"
"Yes," Hinata replied calmly.
"Well you don't have to do that anymore. You don't have to live in a situation like that anymore, just like I don't."
"Thank you Hotora-chan."
Hotora just smiled at Hinata as they opened the doors and entered the school. "See you later, Hinata," Hotora said as she headed to FACS.
"See you," Hinata stated as she walked toward her first hour class.
As Hotora entered the FACS classroom, she heard Lee say, "Neji, what are we doing today?"
"Same thing as we did yesterday, only we are cooking something different," Neji replied slightly annoyed.
Hotora walked up two the two teammates. "Have either of you seen Sasuke?" Hotora asked.
"No, actually I haven't," Neji replied.
Hotora went to her seat and sat down just as the bell rang. She looked at the door as Mika was talking about what they were going to cook today. Mika was about to send the students to their kitchens, but a bruised and slightly bloody Sasuke stumbled through the door. "Oh my god, Sasuke!" Mika yelled as she ran over to the door. "Are you okay?"
"Yeah I am just a little beat up," Sasuke replied slightly sarcastic.
"What happened?" Hotora asked.
"Some sand shinobi jumped me," Sasuke stated as he sat down in a chair.
"What, where?" Mika inquired frantically.
"Near the entrance to this school," Sasuke replied calmly.
"You must report this to the Hokage," Mika said.
"I might need a bit of assistance."
"Neji and Hotora, could you help Sasuke to the Hokage's office?"
"Yes, Mika-san," Neji stated as he hung one of Sasuke's arms over his shoulder.
Neji Helped Sasuke out of the door as Hotora followed closely behind. "Sasuke-kun, what did they guy who attacked you look like?" Hotora asked.
"He had bandages around the top of his head, and a cloth over half of his face," Sasuke replied.
"Oh no!" Hotora exclaimed.
"What is it Hotora?" Neji inquired.
"The person Sasuke described sounds like my brother's sensei, Baki," Hotora replied. "Did he say anything to you Sasuke?"
"Yeah, he said, "Tell little miss princess that her brother will be sent on a treaty end mission." He didn't tell me what it meant though."
"It's alright. I know what he meant. Where would Kakashi be?"
"Probably at his House," Sasuke replied. "Why?"
"I need to see him. Can we ditch?"
"Yes, but we would get into a lot of trouble," Neji replied.
"I know. I meant will you guys ditch with me. We'll go and explain to the Hokage afterwards. Let's get the others."
"Hinata and Tenten are in English," Neji stated. "How about we split up? I'll take the east side of the school, and you guys take the West. We'll meet back here after we get the other genin. Be careful not to get caught by the teachers though."
"Okay, come on Sasuke."
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Once they had retrieved the other genin, they left the school and headed towards Kakashi's house. Hotora ran up to Kakashi's door, and pounded on it. Kakashi opened the door and said, "What? Hay, aren't you guys supposed to be in class?"
"Please come with us. I promise to explain later," Hotora stated quickly.
"Okay," Kakashi stated.
The shinobi set off towards Hotora's house. Once they got there, they crept into the house. When they entered the small hallway that lead to the living room, they heard a loud discussion. "I will not do that mission," Gaara Stated loudly.
"You will follow the Kazekage's order!" Baki exclaimed.
"My sister is in this village now..."
"Not to mention that little girl friend of yours. What's her name again, oh yeah, Hyuga Hinata."
"Leave her out of this!" Gaara yelled.
"I will if you come with me and help carry out the assassination."
Gaara's eyes widened, for he realized that other people were in the house. "Fine," Gaara said calmly. "I will go and help with the Hokage's assassination."
Kakashi and the others looked at Hotora. "There's nothing we can do," Hotora whispered.
The leaf shinobi heard nothing else, so the peeked into the living room. They spotted neither Gaara, nor Baki just the coffee table and couch. "Your brother is going to assassinate our Hokage?" Naruto asked in a state of shock.
"I don't think so," Kakashi replied to Naruto's question. "I think he only said he would so we would know what Sunagakure no Sato is planning. We must inform the Hokage of what we have heard here."
"Okay, but then we have to get back to school," Hotora stated matter-of-factly.
The shinobi headed to the Hokage's office. When they got there, a jonin was standing in the doorway. "We have urgent business with the Hokage," Kakashi informed the other jonin.
"What is your business?" the jonin asked dully. "I will make the Hokage aware, and he will get back to you as soon as possible."
"It is about the future assassination attempt from an allied village," Sasuke stated hurriedly.
"You should have said so sooner," the jonin said as he ushered the group into the Hokage's office. "Hokage-sama, these shinobi have information on an assassination attempt."
"Who is the attempt coming from?" the Hokage asked.
"Sunagakure no Sato," Hotora replied.
"An allied village?"
"Yes Hokage-sama," Hotora replied. "My brother, Gaara, has been ordered to lead the attempt. He accepted because he realized we were all in the house. Gaara made sure we heard what Sunagakure no Sato was planning."
"I understand. Kakashi, go get the jonins that aren't on missions. We need to have a meeting."
"Yes Hokage-sama," Kakashi stated then disappeared.
"Now Hotora, I would like to speak to you alone. The rest of you can return to your classes."
"Yes Hokage-sama," the shinobi stated as they bowed respectfully.
When the other shinobi left the Hokage's office, the Hokage said, "Hotora, when we stop the attempt, your brother will not be in any trouble."
"Oh, that's great," Hotora stated happily.
"Now tell me how you acquired this information."
"Me and the others went to my house after I learned that Gaara's sensei, Baki, attacked Sasuke. We stood in the hallway, and listened to their conversation. Gaara must have realized we were there, because he said, "I will go and help with the Hokage's assassination." Then they left, and we came here."
"Now second hour is almost over, so you should head to your third hour class," the Hokage told Hotora.
"Yes Hokage-sama," she said as she bowed.
Hotora left the office and headed to class.
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Hotora went to History, and discovered her things on her desk. Hotora sat down in her seat just as the bell rang. Ishizu walked in and said, "Seen as you shinobi weren't here due to training, we will continue the history of the clans today. First off will be Hyuga Hiashi."
As Hiashi got up, Hotora glared at him. Once he was in front of the class, he said, "The Hyuga clan is one of the oldest and noblest clans in Konohagakure no Sato. The clan is split into two houses, the main house and the branch house. The branch house members are branded with a seal. The main house members can activate the seal in the event of a branch house member's death. This ensures that our kekkei genkai's secrets are kept safe."
Hiashi went and sat down, and a woman took his place in front of the class. "My name is Inuzuka Tsume. I am the mother of Hana and Kiba. The Inuzuka clan is known for one major thing, our use of dogs as weapons, or ninja tools. We use many jutsus that work together with our animal companions. Of course we aren't the only clan in Konohagakure no Sato to use animals as our weapons. The other clan that does so is the Aburame clan, which you have already heard from."
Tsume walked over to the chairs on the left side of the classroom. "Now I would like Sasuke to tell use about his clan," Ishizu stated.
Sasuke got up and walked to the front of the classroom. "The Uchiha clan was at one point one of noblest clans like the Hyuga clan. My clan was well known for its kekkei genkai, the sharingan, as well as our use of fire style jutsus. The Uchiha clan formed much of the village's military police force. Now that you know what my clan was known for, let me explain why they aren't anymore. My father was the police captain. At age 8, I was able to prove myself to my father by accomplishing a clan jutsu in front of him. Once I had done so, I earned the right to wear the clan's emblem on my back. It is like a sign of adulthood. On the way home from shuriken practice, I found my whole clan slaughtered by my brother, Itachi."
Sasuke strolled over to his seat and sat down. "Hotora, would you like to tell use a little bit about your family?" Ishizu asked.
"My father is the Kazekage; he is a cruel and evil man. He sealed a demon inside my brother, and a priestess inside me. There isn't much more about my family, for it doesn't really exist. There is only the Kazekage, my older sister Temari, my older brother Kankuro, and my other brother Gaara."
"Okay, that is the end of clan history, tomorrow we'll be studying Kage's," Ishizu declared.
Just as Ishizu finished, the bell rang. Hotora walked up to Hiashi and said, "So your clan was noble. Well I see it falling to pieces in the near future, with you controlling it. You have no right treating Hinata the way you do! I got treated the same way by my father, so I know what it feels like. Hinata may not have been able to stand up to you, but I can."
"You are foolish," Hiashi noted. "You are just a weak child."
"If you ever lay a hand on Hinata, you will see just how strong I really am," Hotora retorted. "Remember what I said."
Hotora turned and left the room. Hotora and Sasuke headed to lunch. They sat down at their table and when neji arrived, Hotora turned to him. "What is the branch house curse seal really used for?"
"Why do you ask?" Neji requested.
"You seem to be angry at Hinata, and I was just wondering if the seal had anything to do with it."
"The curse seal makes sure I do as I am told. If I don't the main house can activate the seal."
"I see."
Hinata rushed up to the table, and asked Hotora, "Do you think Gaara will ever come back here?"
"I don't know maybe," Hotora affirmed.
"I hope he does, for I am really going to miss him."
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Nothing special happened in fourth hour, besides Sasuke throwing another book at Mrs. Church. So Sasuke and Hotora were walking to science. Hinata sprinted up. "Sango is ill, and Joey is the substitute," Hinata informed them.
"Yes," Sasuke said almost merrily.
"What is going on?" Hotora asked not knowing who Joey is.
"Joey let's us do what ever we want," Sasuke explained.
Hotora, Hinata, and Sasuke walked into the classroom and took their seats. Joey entered the room just as the bell rang. "You know the rules, so have fun," Joey stated. "Just please be a little bit careful. I don't want to get into trouble for any of you getting hurt."
"Can you play music?" Hinata requested.
"I don't have anything to play music on," Joey replied, then add, "We could always go to the band room. There you guys could play us some music."
"What do you think Sasuke?" Hinata asked happily. "I know we don't have everybody, but we could still play one or two songs."
"I guess, but we will need a singer," Sasuke replied calmly.
"What songs do you guys play?" Hotora inquired.
"Mostly originals that we play at the club, though we can play songs by actual groups," Sasuke replied.
Hotora thought for a second. "Can you play Blood on Fire by AAA?" Hotora asked.
"Yes," Tenten stated as her and Kiba joined the conversation, "though we need someone to rap for us, none of use rap."
"I can do that," some boy in the class offered.
"Okay, then let's go," Joey stated.
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--Note: Uchiha Sasuke will be singing Takahiro Nishijima's part. Inuzuka Kiba will singing Naoya Urata's part. The boy in the shinobis' science class will sing (technically rap) Mituhiro Hidaka's part. Finally, Hotora will sing Misako Uno's part. Ready for the lyrics? I will mark who sings what and the person in the story who is singing it. It is the Music Video version. Lyrics are close, if not correct so bear with me.--
--Nishijima - Sasuke--
atsuku tagiru kodou wo tomeru
sube nado miataranakatta yo
--Urata - Kiba--
Kachime nante wakaranai
Kuku rin dame datte makeru ki wa shinai no sa
--Hidaka - boy from science--
Kono soul wo shake
Show me ya way
Don't brake go away
Get on the stage
Karada voltage FURU-ten OK
Come on Come on every naughty boys!
Rampage around as a rusher
Hanabi chirashi tobashi crush out
Thrust all DASAI no aside ya
Stay cool
Hikari no mukou e go break through!
--Uno - Hotora--
Hito wa dare datte kodoku na yami wo
Hitahashiru MIDDONAITO RANNA-
Yume oikakete
Azayaka ni inochi moyashite
--All--
Come with me!
Young Bloods on Fire
Tomadoi wo nugisutete hashire
Get back your true hearts
Me mo kuramu you na SUPI-DO ni dakare
You got a feeling "way out"
--Hidaka - Kiba--
Go straight far away don't afraid!
Ride on da time and big wave
Say good-bye to da same night
Anytime rock your eyes
I'll make you fine
No poor right!
There're You and I
With this BANGIN' play all night!
Hey! That's so rude!
Act the fool out of the blue!
--All--
Come with me!
Young Bloods on Fire
Itsuwari wo hagitotte tsukkire
Get back your true hearts
Hageshii jidai no SUPI-DO wo daite
You got a feeling "way out"
Young Bloods on Fire
Itsuwari wo hagitotte tsukkire
Get back your true hearts
Hageshii jidai no SUPI-DO wo daite
You got a feeling "way out"
Young Bloods on Fire
Itsuwari wo hagitotte tsukkire
Get back your true hearts
Hageshii jidai no SUPI-DO wo daite
You got a feeling "way out"
--Note: If you never heard the song before either search You Tube for Blood on Fire Attack All Around. Searching for AAA doesn't work that well on You Tube. If you are not familiar with You Tube, ask me for the link. I would be glad to give it to you.--
"That was awesome," Hinata said ecstatically. "Hotora your voice is really pretty."
"Thank you, Hinata," Hotora stated a bit self-conscious.
"You are definitely better than Ino," Sasuke said as he put his instrument in its proper place.
Joey asked Sasuke, "What do you have to do for this year's talent show?"
"A group song three people or more have to sing," Sasuke replied.
"Who's all going to sing in your group?"
"We don't know yet. Ino has been throwing fits, so we haven't got anything done lately."
"If I was you I would just kick here out and add Hotora instead," Joey suggested. "Seen as how Hotora is better than Ino, then you might even win."
Sasuke thought for a second, and then looked at Hotora. "What do you think?" he asked. "Would you like to take Ino's spot?"
"Sure, I would be fun to sing with you guys some more," she replied with a smile.
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Thanks for reading. If you have any suggestions on how I should fix it, please do not hesitate to inform me. I always appreciate good constructive criticism. I hope to get the next one up today or tomorrow. If you would like to know anything, just ask.
I am odd. I am American and I am in love with everything Japanese; music; art; everything. If any of you would like any of the Jrock or Jpop I listen to, just ask I will get you a link.
I listen to Gackt/Gacktjob, Malice Mizer - Gackt era, Hyde, AAA, Moi Dix Mois, Eve of Destiny, W-inds, Dir en Grey, and some of L'arc en Ciel. Remember, if you want to know anything about the story or me, just ask. I will answer most questions.