A/N: I have some free time, so I'm giving you an early Christmas present. Here's Love Among Shinobi chapter eleven and its short and to the point. Enjoy and please review.
Chapter Eleven: Hinata's News
A month after the mission to the Waterfall Village, Sasuke had settled back into Konoha, and he made no mistake in reestablishing the Uchiha Clan. He had regained the trust of his friends during their mission, but Tsunade and the clan leaders were not so easily convinced. He stayed mostly inside the Uchiha manor, rarely venturing out into the village proper.
Naruto and Hinata were busy with their own clans, but Hinata had not been feeling well recently. She had been experiencing back pains, shortness of breath, and her breasts were somewhat sore on some days. She began to grow concerned for her health, and went to see Tsunade about it. Tsunade gave her a physical, and found the problem immediately, but told her to tell Naruto when the time was right for them both. Hinata thanked Tsunade and left in high spirits, thinking of how to break the news to Naruto.
The blonde had been so busy with his clan since returning to Konoha, he saw less and less of Hinata, despite they were living together at the Hyuga compound. When he saw her walking in the door, with a smile on her face, he asked her.
"You look so happy today Hinata. I love to see you smile. Why are you so happy today?"
Remembering Tsunade's words to tell him when the time was right, she shrugged her shoulders.
"I'm always happy to see you. Who wouldn't be happy to come home and see the one they love waiting for them?"
The blonde smiled and gave her a gentle kiss, and nuzzled her neck. It had grown late, and they lay in bed cuddling all night. Hinata had decided to tell him then, and she whispered his name.
"Naruto, I have something to tell you."
He didn't reply, but only snored deeply, having fallen asleep. Hinata nuzzled him, trying to wake him up, and she put his hand on her stomach, falling asleep herself. They both slept until the morning, when a knock at their door jolted Naruto awake. He opened the door, rubbing his eyes. It was Kotetsu, Tsunade's personal messenger. He asked to be let into the main hall, and Naruto nodded, and roused Hinata, and the latter drew a robe over her unclothed form, and sat at the head of the table, Naruto to her left, Kotetsu to her right. Kotetsu spoke.
"Naruto-kun, I know you just returned from the Waterfall Village, but Hokage-sama has a mission for you and Uchiha Sasuke-kun. It's not a dangerous mission, only a C-Rank, but you must leave immediately, to the Tea Country. You are to free the prisoners the late Orochimaru left imprisoned there after his death. If they are not freed, there could be a war. Please go to the main gate in twenty minutes, and Hinata-chan, you may accompany him as far as the gate, but no further. Hokage-sama orders that you rest."
Hinata fought back her tears as Kotetsu left them, and Naruto took her hand, and hugged her for five minutes.
"Hinata, this mission should only take me a week at most. And Sasuke is going too, so I'll be fine. Orochimaru is dead. Watch Sakura-chan for Sasuke. We should be going."
Hinata was waging an internal battle. Do I tell him now, or should I wait until he returns? If I do now, he may worry too much about me. If I wait, I'll feel better knowing he's returned safely to me. I'll wait to tell him, that way we can celebrate together. She stood up, and went to her room, and changed into her usual outfit, and took his hand as they walked. As they reached the front gate, Hinata suddenly felt fatigued, another sign of what was wrong with her. She had vomited just before she changed. It was clear to her now. Naruto embraced her as they waited for Sasuke, who arrived hand in hand with Sakura. The young Kunoichi had the man she had loved since she was a child back with her, and Sasuke gave her cheek a gentle kiss. The two young Shinobi said goodbye once more to their village and the women they loved, and Hinata let her tears fall silently to the floor, as she held her hand to her stomach. Sakura turned to her friend, unaware of what Tsunade had told her.
"Hinata, let's go back to the Hyuga Compound, and relax in the hot spring."
Hinata shook her head in tears, and started to walk away, but Sakura walked with her, always there for her friend. She didn't know why Hinata was so sad, but only hugged Hinata.
"If you ever need me Hinata, I'm always here for you. For anything. Especially if it's something personal."
Hinata dried her eyes and rubbed her stomach gently, and nodded.
"Promise me that you'll let me tell Naruto myself."
Sakura nodded, and Hinata told her, and the pink haired Kunoichi gave her friend a gentle hug, being careful not to hug her too tight.
"I'm hungry Sakura. Can we go eat something? I know I'll just throw it up, but I still need to eat."
Sakura smiled, and they walked to the other restaurant in Konoha, the one Naruto and Hinata had gone to on their first date. Hinata ordered a simple salad, and picked at it, feeling a little better having told Sakura that she was pregnant.
TO BE CONTINUED…
A/N: Sorry its short, but I wanted to do this chapter before the weekend was over. I have finals in two weeks, so after that I'll have three weeks off to write. Please review this chapter and tell me what you think. I'll have a poll on my profile, so please vote and I'll choose according to the poll.