The Virgin

WARNING: The characters in this story would b OOC so… gomenasai!

Sorry for the late upload! I'm busy and I feel like procrastinating. XD

Date written: 08/27/10 and 08/29-30/10

Chapter 1 – A Prophecy

Soft rays of moonlight entered through the window of Hinata's bedroom, illuminating the four poster bed and the person lying in it. Hinata was tossing and turning in her bed, opening and closing her eyes simultaneously. Sleep was evasive that night as her thought kept replaying the scene that had played before her that morning. It was just like watching a tragedy at the opera theatre but instead of seeing the actors play their respective parts, she saw herself and the boy she had considered as her true love act.

Despite the ten blissful months the two of them had spent together, in the end, Naruto was not dissatisfied with their relationship. He acted differently during the first eight months they had. He was patient and lovable, never pressuring Hinata to allow him to kiss her, knowing that she would faint at the close proximity of their faces. Eventually, she allowed him to do so and Hinata was sure that she was flying in heaven the moment their lips touched. Her teammates would usually comment on how the two of them looked cheesy together but she didn't mind. Never before had she felt that kind of happiness and she hoped that they would be together forever.

But then, good things don't last, and Naruto got tired of wearing his mask. He stopped deceiving himself and Hinata, and he started talking to her about how amazing Sakura is in every way.* Hinata excused his ill manner at first and dismissed it as an effect of his frustration over his failure to bring Sasuke back. She tolerated him until he started distancing himself from Hinata. He seemed to be a stranger to her, with his rude comments and unexpected mood swings. Things started to get ghastly between them and Hinata finally broke up with him that morning.

She sighed as she hugged her pillow tightly, willing herself to cry. She knew that she had made the right decision in letting him go but somehow, reality is hard to grasp. She cried over how Naruto had destroyed something beautiful between them by letting himself be devoured by his undying desire. If only he had let Sakura go, if only he had accepted that Sakura will never be his wholly, things would have gone differently. Of course, she couldn't blame him. She was doing the same after all.

I need to forget him, she thought to herself, squeezing her eyes shut to stop the tears from gushing to no avail. A thousand ideas ran inside her head and she swore that it would explode in any moment if she wouldn't pick soon. She needed to choose the most plausible solution that would bring peace to everyone. One was to forgive Naruto – though she wondered if that would help her forget him – and the other… she needed another one!

And then she found it after sifting through a hundred thoughts in her head. Her insides quiver at the idea of asking forgiveness from her father, of begging him to take her back since he had disowned her when he knew that she fell for the "Uzumaki brat". She knew that she had to do it and steeled herself to face her father the following morning.

Just then, a rooster crowed and Hinata sat up in surprise. She looked outside her window and much to her dismay, she could see the faint light of dawn. Preoccupied with her thoughts, she hasn't noticed the night had flown away. She needed to get a quick nap – she was sure with that – but if she would close her eyes, she knew that she would be awake by midday. With a defeated groan, she stood up from her bed and went straight to the kitchen, planning on brewing some coffee.

-O-

"What is it, Ojiji-sama?"

Ojiji-sama looked at his companion, a fellow toad, gazing worriedly at him from the foot of his makeshift bed. Ojiji-sama sat up groggily on his mat – that is, his bed – and took a few seconds to clear his head. The surroundings around him became clearer and he could see the rough walls lined with lighted torches. Only he and the other toad were inside his room.

His companion cleared his throat nervously. "Er… you were tossing and turning in your sleep, Ojiji-sama. Have you seen a disturbing happening in the future?"

"Disturbing it is," Ojiji-sama nodded thoughtfully. "It seems that the Child of Prophecy couldn't do these all on his own."

The other toad paled – if there is such a thing as pale toads. "Do you mean that Uzumaki Naruto will fail? Will peace be far away from our grasps after all?"

Ojiji-sama smiled ironically. "That depends entirely on the person who will help him. The person… is taking the first step to fulfilling the new Prophecy."

-O-

The birds were singing gaily the window of the Hyuuga Manor Office. Inside, Hiashi was writing something on a piece of parchment. His brushstroke was fine and elegant; it showed his confidence and joy. It read:

To all Hyuuga descendants, Main House and Branch House:

Greetings of joy and peace!

I, Hyuuga Hiashi, have finally appointed a rightful heir in this Clan. It is my greatest pride to announce to you that Hyuuga Hanabi, my younger daughter, is the heir to the seat.

I fervently hope that you would show your support and respect to Hyuuga Hanabi. More power to you all and to the Hyuuga Clan.

It was signed by Hiashi himself. He looked at his proclamation with a feeling of satisfaction. Nothing could ever destroy the feeling of happiness creeping inside his soul –

"Hiashi-sama," a servant entered his office unceremoniously, his face white as his eyes, "forgive my intrusion but Hyuuga Hinata-san has come home."

Hiashi clenched his fist in anger. Why does his weak daughter always destroy his mood? With a shaking voice suppressed with anger, he ordered the servant to bring Hinata in.

While the servant was away, the Hyuuga leader paced to and fro in his office. Hinata must have wanted something from him to arrive with no prior notice. Is she going to ask for permission? Is she going to marry the Uzumaki brat?

"Heaven forbid!" he cried out. She was going to put a stain on their name just by marrying the kyuubi! Her future would be bleak and he knew that he had to stop her. He might not be proud of her but she is still his daughter. In her veins run his blood… any means will do!

"Otou-sama," Hinata called out softly, kneeling to the ground. Her forehead touched the floor while her hands clenched the rags. "Please forgive me. Please take me home. I am very sorry!"

Hiashi was caught off-guard. At the sight of his eldest daughter in a kowtow position, he had expected for the worst. He had expected her to cry out that she wanted to marry him.

"Why?"

Hinata looked up at him, tears streaming down her face. Her eyes looked tired, with dark circles under them. Her voice quivered as she answered. "I have made a huge mistake in going against your word, Otou-sama. Please… take me back. Even if I would no longer be the heir –"

"Hush!" Hiashi ordered. He speculated that his daughter and the brat had ended their relationship, and he was glad. But he was afraid that she might come back to him, and he to her. He had to nip the small problem as soon as possible before it would grow huge. "I forgive you, Hinata."

Hinata bowed once again, this time in gratitude. Hiashi looked at his kneeling daughter and smiled ruefully. No matter what the cost, he had to do it.

* I got this idea from .It's Raining Blood And Tears.' "M2M". You should read it guys! :)\

Temper: Tono! Cliffie! (pissed)

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Me: (smirks) Reviews please!

ANNOUNCEMENT: I might not be able to upload the story this year so I hope you would bear with me. :(

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