Wazzup peoples of the fanfic world! *Sigh* I'm SUPER tired. I went to Alabama last week to go to my greatgrandfather's funeral. He was 97 years old! That's a friggin long time! Then my grandmother's husband (my step-grandfather?) passed on wednesday. The funeral is Sunday... i think. Well, now that all that depressing stuff is over with...

ON TO THE FREAKIN' STORY!!!!!

Aishiteru, Hinata-chan

Chapter 12

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'Oh, Kami! Before the poison can get to me, I'll die of boredom!' My thoughts echoed through my blank mind. So far, it's been 3 days since Hinata-chan left. Neji and Ten-onee-chan came by again yesterday. I really didn't' expect the little lecture I got from the Hyuuga prodigy either.

*Flashback*

"Naru-Otouto-kun!" a feminine voice called from outside the door.

"Ten-onee-chan! Come on in!" Not a second later had she flung the door open and bounded up to my side.

"How are you feeling?" she asked as she put a hand to my forehead.

I shrugged. "I'd feel a whole lot better if they would let me get up." She laughed and ruffled my hair as I pouted.

"Just do what Tsunade-sama says. If you don't…" She grimaced and I shivered.

"You seem to be doing well, Naruto." For the 1st time, I noticed Neji standing in the doorway, being his usual quiet self. I raised an eyebrow at his tense posture.

"What's wrong with you, Neji?"

He walked in further and I also noticed the hard light of his silver eyes. The Hyuuga looked at Tenten. "Tenten-chan, can I talk to Naruto for a second."

She looked over at me and I shrugged. She gave him a raised eyebrow, but headed out the door, none the less.

"So," I started once the door was closed. "What wrong?"

He cocked an eyebrow. "How did you know something was wrong?"

I rolled my blue eyes. "Your posture was stiff and your eyes said something has gone wrong. Plus, you never talk to me alone unless there's something wrong."

Neji blinked, and then smirked. "Well, I guess training with the toad Sanin helped break away most of your stupidity." After I rolled my eyes, he continued in a serious tone. "It's Hiashi-sama."

My brow scrunched together. "What have I ever done to Hiashi? And what does he want with me?"

Silver eyes closed, Neji sighed. "He didn't exactly tell me what he was going to do. But, he did say that he would be… taking action soon."

"Nani?!" This didn't sound good. I couldn't fight him even if I tried!! "When he says take action…?"

My response was a shrug. "I told you he didn't tell me. I'm just here to warn you to keep a very good eye out." With that, he said a quick goodbye and walked to the door. Tenten walked back in and gave me a confused look.

"What was that all about?"

"I… don't really know." She rolled her eyes before laughing and kissing my cheek.

"I'll be back tomorrow, Otouto-kun!"

"Ja ne, Onee-chan." She closed the door and the room was overcome by quiet.

*End Flashback*

After my encounter with Okaa-san (my new nickname for Tsunade that she seems to like), I was "grounded" to my "room" and told not to move.

"If you do, I'll-"She slammed the door, leaving the end of the statement up to my imagination.

I sighed and stared out the clean window. The sun was shining, the sky was blue, and the birds chirped overhead. Konohamaru, Moegi, and Udon were off chasing that cat, Tora, again. I still couldn't believe how many times that cat had run away over the years.

Over the years.

You know, I never really thought about my life. Sure, it was horrible at the beginning. Having a savage, blood-thirsty monster lounging in your stomach does that to you.

"Who's savage and blood-thirsty, Kit?!" A baritone voice echoed in my mind.

'Let it go, Kyuubi-teme.'

When the 3rd Hokage paid for my apartment, I felt like only one person in this world wanted me. My parents obviously didn't. Then, I started the academy. I guess only the adults knew about Kyuubi 'cause all the kids in my class weren't afraid. I just kind of got on their nerves. Iruka-sensei saved me from becoming like… well, like Gaara was. He was a heartless, unemotional bastard.

"Aren't you two like best friends?" Kyuubi piped up again.

'Well, yeah. I can still use him as an example, can't I?'

After getting put on a team with Sasuke-nii-san, Sakura-nee-chan, and Kakashi-sensei, my view of other people changed completely. Some people were worth my time and protection. Some weren't. We were getting assigned missions left and right because we made such a good name. Then… Sasuke left. Although, I was sad and hurt, I kept going. My other friends helped my through it. My favorite joint mission with another team was when Hinata-chan, Shino, Kiba, and I went to search for the Bikochu bug.

"Hinata-chan…" I sighed.

"You really care for her, don't you?" This question, coming from an unfamiliar voice by the door, startled me greatly.

"Who…?!" My question died from my lips asI stared at the last person I expected to see I my hospital room. The last person I wanted to see after Neji's little warning.

Hiashi Hyuuga.

OooH Ominous! Mysterious! OMFG worthy!

What will happen next?

What is Hiashi doing in Naruto-kun's room?

Will Naruto-kun be able to beat his arse if he needs to?

What the hell is happening to Hina-chan?!

Don't worry. Hina will reappear in the next chappie!

kay kay! ja ne for now,

-Tsunei-chan

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