So What Happens Now?
Hinata span around quickly, her eyes
opening wide upon seeing the intruder.
A black cloak with red
clouds on it, the black hair, the slight tinkle of bells as the
figure approached her.
"I know, you're probably wondering why
I'm here. Well, seeing as all your protectors are busy, we have all
the time we need to talk. Allow me to introduce myself."
The
man spoke softly as he halted in front of her, and he lowered his
head in a bow.
"Uchiha Itachi. Pleased to meet you at last."
He raised his head again and his eyes flashed.
The young ninja
gasped as she realised who this was. Shivering, she tried to regain
control of her shaking body.
"Seeing as you have nothing to say,
I'll continue with my little story shall I?" He smirked, the same
little smirk of Sasuke's, "Long ago, when you were small, there
was a kidnap attempt on you. This stupid village, and its even more
stupid leader did not look into it enough to see the real meaning
behind it. For many years now, Akatsuki has searched for all the
tailed demons. But before that, we had smaller fish to fry… Blood
line limits. Kekkei Genkai, you know? Of course, I already had the
Sharingan, and many others in our 'organisation' had their own
abilities. But we had no Hyuuga, renowned for their unique fighting
style, and the Byakugan. Oh, how we longed to discover the secrets of
those powers. Then finally, we had the chance: a greedy leader of
another village, easy to manipulate, easy to coerce. He tried to do
what we asked, but failed. What a fool. And so we decided it was time
to let that dream go. We had already had failed attempts at kidnap
for other well-known clans throughout the countries. It made us look
weak, stupid. So, after all these years I have taken it upon myself
to complete the task that was begun so long ago. 'When a ninja is
killed, the secrets of his clan, and village, can be discovered from
his body.' Someone told me that when I was much younger, and it has
always intrigued me. Now we shall find out if it's the
truth…"
*
Kiba's heart jolted suddenly as he
fought with the Akatsuki cronies that had infiltrated the village. He
looked quickly over his shoulder, back towards the temple as Akamaru
covered him.
"Something's wrong, Akamaru! Something's wrong
with Hinata, I think!" he cried out.
The dog barked loudly.
"I
know, I know. I won't leave you, don't worry!" Kiba answered
his friend, "Let's do this Akamaru! Gatsuuga!"
*
Neji, Lee and Tenten worked well as a team, and this was no exception. They fought together, as always, Neji sneaking glances at Tenten, making sure she was safe. Lee cried out as he attacked, remarking on the youthful feelings he had, and the springtime of youth filling him with strength and vigour. The three moved through the ranks of the invaders, killing with no mercy, anything to defend their home.
*
Naruto, Sakura and Sasuke battled together for the first time since Sasuke had returned to Konoha. Sakura tried not to stare in awe at Sasuke, as he revealed new techniques, the kind never before seen in Konoha. Naruto was as loud and obnoxious in his fighting as ever, whereas Sasuke seemed to float through the fight, his sword glinting in the sunlight.
*
Choji, Shikamaru and Ino were working together as well. Shikamaru grinned as he used his shadow-bind on an unsuspecting crony. Temari stood not far away, working her hardest to defend her allied village, her fan open, and the winds strong. Gaara hovered above her, a plateau of sand beneath his feet. With no mercy, he crushed those that dared to fight him. It seemed Konoha were winning.
*
Hinata felt her eyelids
begin to get heavier. What Kind of a time is this to fall asleep?
she thought to herself, as she felt her body fall in slow motion to
the floor.
Before she hit, however, she felt arms around her,
lifting her up. Although her senses were dulled and her body useless,
she still had an idea of what was going on around her. The sound of
bells and sweeping material told her that Itachi was carrying her.
Battle cries could be heard, but they seemed so far away. She tried
with all her might to do something, anything. She couldn't let
herself be taken away. In her mind, she screamed out Kiba's name,
over and over until she felt as if she had no mental energy left at
all.
Itachi had placed her on the floor at the far end of the
temple, in a small back room. She could vaguely hear him moving
things about, murmuring to himself. She held back the
tears.
*
Kiba, Akamaru and Shino were running headlong
towards the temple. There were the sounds of fighting from every
direction, and around them people cried out as they fell. Up ahead,
Kiba saw none other that Hyuuga Hiashi himself, fighting with the
black-cloaked ninja surrounding the temple's entrance. The young
ninja ran straight by his lover's father, and past enemy ninja.
Nothing would stop him. Behind him, he heard Shino start to fight.
But he couldn't stop. Throwing a shuriken, he struck one enemy in
the chest as he tried to attack. Even though Kiba's concentration
was on Hinata, this was the best he'd ever fought. Akamaru ran
alongside him, baring his teeth at any ninja that blocked their
way.
Once inside the temple, Kiba stood, surprised at the sudden
calm he felt in here. No enemy cronies had set foot in here yet.
Their superstitions had stopped them from entering and spilling blood
in a holy place. But that idea did not bother Kiba, as long as it
meant Hinata was safe. Suddenly, sleepiness began to take over Kiba's
senses. Akamaru whined at him, pawing at his clothes. Don't fall
for it, Kiba you fool! Wake up, wake up!
Kiba shook his head,
and made a hand seal, "Kai!" he cried, repelling the genjutsu
that had affected him. His mind clear again, he stealthily ran to the
far end of the temple. He could smell Hinata now, and he could smell
the fear, Akamaru's ears were flattened against his head as they
neared the room at the end of the temple.
From inside, Kiba could
hear Hinata's steady breathing. He could also hear the muffled
words of a man. It sounded like chanting, or an incantation of some
sort.
Behind him, Kiba sensed another. Turning, he was faced with
Sasuke, sword by his side and dripping with the blood of those he had
killed.
"I came to help you. I know who's in there with
Hinata. One of the main reasons that I came back to Konoha is behind
that door. And I'm going to kill him." The Uchiha said.
Kiba
nodded once, and turned again to face the door. Akamaru, without
warning, jumped at the door, breaking it down with one lunge. Kiba
and Sasuke waited not a moment longer, and surged in after the large
white dog.
*
