Chapter 8: Anger

I realized that my story is taking a turn in the darkness instead of light so I shall change the genre. Ahaha... please don't kill me!
Even though I lurve Hinata more than any character, I need to realistically show her problems. So if people think that this is over kill, watch the Naruto series again. I bet you will change your opinion. Here is your long awaited chapter 8! This is a long one to make up for the short one last time! Almost forgot, Big Thanks to Ayrmed, DotheRoar2010, Yunghime, Kika04, Luna-Dara and for reviewing! I love you people! :)

"Eh?" Wide Lavender eyes stared into the depths of dull white. Hiashi cursed himself bitterly. It had been a direct order from the elders to remove the "weakness" of the clan immediately. As much as he would have loved to smack each one of those shitty bastards, he couldn't. Being a clan head gave you nothing but honour and authority among the other Hyuga members. The main power was in the hands of the elders. What they said was law. The only reason there was a clan head in the Hyuga system was because those lazy fools wanted someone to manage the clan and carry out their orders. Hinata's expression of absolute betrayal struck him like a Jyuuken to the heart. She just stared at him for a few moments before speaking.

"W-would y-you g-g-give me s-some t-time to t-think?" Her quite voice was painfully loud in his head as it reminded him of all the things he had done to her and not one word of argument escaped her lips.

"Of course. Your surgery for your leg is supposed to happen today. You will be dismissed tomorrow. I'm sure that's plenty of time to think of an answer."
Hiashi stood up formally, and left his daughter to think about how to end her life.

Her father's words echoed in her mind even after he had left. Her mind could not register that small bit of information. After a few minutes, her mind soaked up the dreadful information and tears welled up in her eyes. Refusing to cry at something she couldn't prevent, Hinata curled up and buried her head in her arms, shutting her eyes to halt any tears that could escape. Unfortunately, drops of water left her eyes and Hinata caved in, throwing all of her stress and sadness into the waterfall of tears that continued to pour down her cheeks. Strong arms suddenly wrapped around her and she looked up, startled to see soft locks of blond hair covering her vision.

"N-naruto-kun?" Hinata spoke suddenly and Naruto released his strong hold on her. He looked down at her face streaked with tears and more slowly pouring down. His eyes narrowed as he started making plans to demolish whoever that had hurt the sweet angel in front of him.

"What happened?" He asked.
Hinata looked down for a few moments before talking.

"Otuo-sama...h-he told me that... that the clan elders want me to pick between marrying someone of their choice... Or to bear the cursed seal." She murmured quietly.

"What?" Naruto hissed. Hinata stayed silent, a dazed look in her eyes.

"Those bastards..." The anger in Naruto's voice was frightening to Hinata. He got up suddenly but Hinata grabbed his sleeve before he could reach the Hyuga mansion at his top speed and slam open the doors to cause havoc everywhere.

"P-please don't t-tell N-Neji-ni-san a-about this." She spoke quietly. All his rage dissipated, leaving behind an empty and dismal feeling. He sat down beside Hinata and gently stroked soft strands of lavender. "Alright, i won't. No matter what happens, i promise i won't let anything happen to you." He smiled at her and she returned it. She would delay it as much as possible. Her thoughts were a mess at the moment. She leaned back and closed her eyes, sighing in relief of having emptied out her feelings. She needed to sort out all her thoughts. Naruto took this chance to stand up and exit. After closing the door, he narrowed his eyes. Someone was going to pay for her miserable condition and Naruto knew just the person. Now that he knew Hinata didn't blame him for her loss, his thoughts no longer clouded up with guilt. Instead, anger and hatred settled in his stomach for the one person he was itching to see.

The door opened with a quite click, making Sasuke scowl in annoyance. If it was Sakura again, he would not be able to tolerate it. Not at all. Every time he felt her presence around him, it made him sick. Her scent and presence brought back memories he wished he had buried deeper into his pit of despair. Her bubbling character and sweet voice pained him more than it annoyed him. Unfortunately, the air smelled ridiculously of ramen, making him gag all the more. It was the one person he wished not to see more than Sakura. Not that he could actually see. The Anbu bastards had tied him up and blind folded him. His hands were above his head and he was poised in a standing position. All his injuries had healed in record time thanks to the old hag herself working on him. Most likely, she put herself through all that trouble just to see him tied up sooner. He heard the click of a switch signalling that Naruto had turned on the light. No that it mattered. Whether it was dark or bright, he would always be wrapped in an endless void of darkness. He heard footsteps approaching him with forced and even strides. Finally, a deep voice resonated through his ears, surprising him by what it said.
"It's your fault." Naruto glared at the man before him. He wasn't putting his blame on someone else. He knew that if it wasn't for Sasuke, Hinata never would have suffered.
Sasuke snorted. "What's my fault?" A lot of things were his fault. Which one Naruto was talking about, he had no idea.
"If you hadn't aimed that strike at me, Hinata would never have been in that condition!" Naruto was practically yelling by this time. His hatred towards the man in front of him was increasing by the minute.

"Like I give a damn about the prissy Hyuga Heiress."

"She lost her chance to be a shinobi because of you! Do you even care?!" Each word that escaped Naruto's mouth only brought more anger towards the man in front of him. Sasuke sneered at Naruto.

"That's what that bitch deserves. Carrying that Hyuga name around. She will be one of the first to suffer my wrath." A hardened fist slammed into Sasuke's jaw, cracking it and making him jerk his head sideways. "She didn't do anything to ruin your life. The least you could do is be sorry."

"She was the one that got it the way. My strike was aimed at your pathetic form. She was the one who jumped in front." Another fist slammed itself into his gut, making him spill out a small amount of blood. Hitting the shameless man did nothing to quench Naruto's anger. Even so, he grabbed Sasuke's collar and swung his fist back, ready to smack Sasuke's face but slender hands full of strength grabbed his fist and clutched his waist. Naruto halted his movements and turned around to see Sakura's head buried in his back. His back suddenly felt wet from her tears.
"Please don't hurt him, Naruto! Sasuke-kun just recovered and you might open up some wounds." Her concerns over the poor and innocent Sasuke disgusted Naruto for the first time. "Oh? If he is so fragile then what do you think of Hinata? She lost her life because of him!" Naruto quickly shook off Sakura's grip and grabbed Sasuke's collar. A deep growl emitted from his throat, making Sasuke tense up.

"You listen to me Sasuke. I WILL make you understand Hinata's pain. Even if it means i have to rip your limbs out one by one. Besides, I'm only one of the first people that will come to you." Naruto released his collar and walked past a whimpering Sakura. She had always seen Naruto's anger. However, to see it directed towards her even a little bit scared her to no ends. She turned her head to Sasuke as Naruto left. As he had said, not even a trace of repent or forgiveness adorned his face.

"Sasuke-kun...do you really not care what happens to Hinata?" She whispered.

"I don't" His cold voice sent chills down her spine as more tears welled up in her eyes. She picked up the bentou she had made for him today and slowly walked towards him. She put it down on the table besides his bruised form. She took a few steps back and exited the cold room with another dose of sadness. Every time she was around Sasuke, she would feel happy and jittery. However, all she felt now was an empty sadness, no longing at all. Maybe she should give up on him. With these thoughts echoing inside her mind, the pink haired kunoichi dragged her to wherever her feet directed.

Neji walked through the Hyuga compound, his feet making not sounds as they touched the tatami floor. He turned into the next hallway to see the head of the Hyuga clan walking towards him with silent steps as well. His expression was on that contained tension and sadness. Neji stopped i front of Hiashi and spoke politely.
"Hyuga-sama, have you met Hinata-sama yet?" Hiashi cringed visibly as memories of his visit to his daughter rushed through his mind.

"Yes...i have. There is something i need to talk to you about, Neji. Perhaps somewhere quiet?" If wasn't a suggestion, it was an order. Neji immediately understood the tone of voice and followed Hiashi to perhaps the only peaceful place in the whole Hyuga compound. Hiashi's small office where he did most of the clan work in peace. They both sat down in on the opposite sides of the table and Neji waited patiently for Hiashi to start talking. He suspected the matter was about Hinata. Hiashi took a deep breath and spoke.

"The clan elders ordered me to let Hinata know what is planned for her future now that she is 'useless'. They gave her a choice to either marry someone of the clan's choice or...bear the clan's cursed seal." The silence in the room was deafening. Neji's face paled and his eyes narrowed.

"What?" He hissed, daring Hiashi to repeat his words. Hiashi expected Neji to lash out at him or to even attempt to kill him. Instead, he directed his anger towards the elders.

"Do those bastards even have any feelings!? How dare them! There is no way I'm going to let this happen."
Hiashi braced himself for an onslaught of fists.

"I have already told Hinata. She wanted more time to make her decision."

"You told Hinata? Why!? She has already got so much pressure on her." Neji yelled at the top of his lungs. Hiashi winced but he put on a stern face immediately.

"Hinata needs to face reality. She can't hide in the shadows of reassurance forever. She needs to face reality."
Neji clenched his fists tightly.

"Even though you ignored Hinata for most of her life, i still respected you. Now, i hate you more than any person in this world." Neji stood up and stormed out of the small room. Hiashi sighed and lowered his head. He never felt any regret in making his decisions but today, it was as if the whole world's weight had collapsed on his shoulders just because of one decision. What am i going to do...?

Many choices and options ran through Hinata's head, none of them worth trying. She had thought hard about what her father had said to her. Tsunade-sama was supposed to start her surgery in a couple of hours. She could try to run away from the clan. They would hunt her down and she would never have the courage to do so. Then there was Naruto-kun's promise. She didn't know what to do. A loud knocking interrupted her dismal thoughts. Neji opened the door and stuck his head inside.
"Hinata-sama, can i talk to you?" He said not even bothering to first ask for permission to come in. Hinata nodded and pursed her lips. He couldn't know, No matter what, happened. Already, Neji was worrying about her. He didn't need more things to worry about. He quickly entered and sat down beside her.
"Hyuga-sama told me about what the clan has though for you..." He said quietly. Hinata's eyes widened. He knew!
"Ni-san, please don't interfere. It is my battle. I don't want you or anybody else to get hurt." She said pleadingly. Neji sighed and grabbed her soft hands. "Hinata-sama, I have always thought of you as my little sister. What kind of brother will i be if i don't help you? Please tell me how you feel about all of this." His soft and pleading voice broke Hinata's weak protective barrier and she looked down sadly and whispered. "To tell you the truth...I'm scared. I don't want to marry some stranger, nor do i want to bear the cursed seal. I don't know what to do." Neji reached forward and enveloped her in a hug. Hinata lowered her head and clutched Neji's shirt. Soft tears poured through her lavender eyes and Neji tightened his grip on her. He wanted so badly to hide her from this cruel world. To protect her from any harm. But he was nothing against the power of the clan. He would give her whatever peace she needed even if it was for just a moment. Hinata let all her emotions out and choked out a few words.

"W-what do I d-do, Ni-san." Neji looked down at her shaking form and loosened his hold on her. He pulled her away from him and looked into those beautiful lavender orbs.

"Take control of your life, Hinata-sama. Don't let them chose your life for you. Make a stand." Hinata smiled sadly as more tears poured down her eyes.

"If i could do that...i would have d-done it a long time ago." She rested her head on Neji's shoulder and embraced him. Neji clenched his fists. He had always though that Hinata had it easy. That she had been born into the main branch and had no problems. Looking at the crumbling beauty before him, he silently cursed the Hyuga clan and the fate it bestowed upon its members. How lucky he was to be born into the branch of the Hyuga. Hinata's crying had ceased and only soft breathing could be heard. Neji laid Hinata down and pressed a small kiss on her forehead. Only dreams gave her any sort of freedom now. He walked out and grabbed the nearest nurse.

"Hinata-sama is sleeping right now. Please don't let anybody visit her." The nurse nodded. "Of course." Neji exited the main building and headed towards the more secluded area of the hospital. Upon arriving at a lone hallway, he stopped in front of a door heavily guarded by Anbu and gave them his identity. They nodded and let him through. Neji opened the door and flicked on the lights. Uchiha Sasuke was still in that a bounded position. He marched forward and without a single word, slapped two Jyuuken into his abdomen. Sasuke revolted, shocked and bit out a swear. He never noticed the Hyuga's presence. All his chakra networks were blocked so only a sense of smell and sound told him of anyone's presence. Neji continued to assault the Uchiha, taking all his anger and resentment towards the one man that ruined Hinata. He didn't care if he killed him. He didn't even care if he ripped his limbs off. Neji wanted Sasuke to feel pain intensely. Screams echoed from the room the two Anbu were guarding. They quickly left their stations and were about to enter when a hand halted them. Neji pushed one last Jyuuken at Sasuke's chest but a loud and strong voice spoke up.

"Save the rest of your assault for later Neji." Tsunade looked at him with cold indifference. Neji stopped and looked back. Sasuke was panting heavily. The front of his shirt was smeared with blood. Tsunade raised an eyebrow. Jyuuken didn't do external damage. Ah, it was most likely naruto.

"I have some news, Uchiha. All the crimes you have done before didn't bother me. However, this time, you severely injured an important Konoha shinobi. Normally, i would order to kill you immediately. However, this kunoichi would be very unhappy that someone was killed on her accord. So, i will be putting your life in Hinata's hands. It will be her decision whether she wants you dead or suffering in jail." Knowing her, she would want him to live. Anger appeared on Sasuke's face. They are letting a weak and stupid heiress decide my life!? Tsunade marched forward and grabbed Sasuke's collar roughly.

"I don't have many personal bonds, Uchiha. However, Hinata is a precious student to me. I don't care of she wants you to live or die. I will make sure you want to die wither way." She stepped back and looked at Neji.

"Don't worry. I'll make his life miserable. You can rest assured." Neji glared at Sasuke and marched out of the building with Tsunade. Sasuke cursed when they left. The hag didn't even bother to heal him. To think that his life was in the hand of a timid idiot. He scowled. How many people were gonna assault him today? Already three incredibly powerful people had lodged threats in his head along with some punches. Who was next, Kiba? Unfortunately, that was exactly the person that entered the quite room. Only five minutes had passed since the last assault and another fist grabbed. A deep growl came from beside the man that had his collar in his hand.

"Right now, all i wanna do is let Akamaru rip you to shreds. Hokage-sama ordered us not to kill you because she wants you alive for your trail."

"Kiba, remember that she wanted him alive. You can do as much damage as you want as long as he is still alive." A devious smirk was hidden behind that collar and sunglasses.

The two Anbu guarding Uchiha's room winced as they heard screams for the second time that day. Even though they both loathed the Uchiha, they were curious exactly what kind of torture he was experiencing. The screaming halted and the two men responsible for it stepped out along with a dog.

"Our work is done." Shino said and they both calmly exited. The two Anbu cringed at his tone of voice. They sure wouldn't wanna be the Uchiha.

Hinata opened her eyes slowly, registering her surroundings. The room was quiet was peaceful. Her heart felt heavy and Hinata felt ashamed. She had never wanted to be weak in front of Neji but one look at his pleading face and all her barriers broke. Someone knocked on the door and opened it slowly. Tsunade marched in and greeted Hinata.

"Let's get right down to business. First of all, your leg will need to be removed. After that, i will attach a prosthetic leg to your body. It will take a lot of time for you to get used to it so i will give you some crutches to move around with. Your leg will unable to receive any chakra. Got it?" Hinata nodded and Tsunade took a deep breath. Let's get started, shall we?"

Ok! Hopefully, I gave people satisfaction in this chapter. The next one of course will be out next Saturday. Please review and tell me what you guys thought of this little chapter. Any questions you guys have, you can PM me and I'll definitely reply. Now you may start reviewing.