Save us…

Save us, Hinata….

Hinata was running. She was running as fast as she could, but wasn't sure to where or to whom. All she could see was darkness. Voices called for her again and she ran faster trying to follow the sound. The sound of children—

"I'm coming! Where are you?" She yelled. "I can't find you! It's too dark!"

It hurts, Hinata. We can't breathe. It hurts.

They were sobbing now. She felt her eyes darting around searching for some glimmer of light. Suddenly, the air was cold. She stopped running and rubbed her arms with her hands confused. The voices stopped speaking to her.

"Hello? Are you still there?"

You abandoned us.

"I-I don't know what you're talking about."

You let us die!

"I didn't! It wasn't me!

The voices began to howl angrily and she covered her ears. "Please stop!"

You let us die! You let us die! YOU LET US DIE! YOU LET US DIE!

"I didn't! I'm sorry!" She screamed back, eyes shut tightly, ears still covered.

NOW YOU MUST DIE!

A force pushed her forward and her body fell lifeless over what seemed like a cliff. As gravity pulled her downwards a faint glimpse of light came from where she had been pushed showing a small frame of what seemed to be a girl. Her eyes closed slowly as she accepted her fate waiting to hit the ground below that would never come.

Knock Knock Knock

Her eyes shot opened again and she found herself staring at the ceiling. Hinata sat up touching every inch of her head and upper body. She was gasping for air.

"It was just a dream." She whispered to herself.

Kurama lay next to her sleeping soundly. When did he get into bed? She looked down at her clothed body. When did she get dressed?

"Hinata, breakfast is ready if you're hungry." Itachi's voice spoke from the other side of the door. "If you join us, please keep the dog under control. I needed fifteen stitches last night."

Hinata could hear Kurama snicker under his breath. She shook her head and swung her legs off the bed. The bright morning sun glistened across the ocean and shined into her room. The view gave her some peace of mind and she stood up to stretch. Her stomach growled at her as if it was saying good morning to her.

"Now that I think about it, when was the last time I ate?"

After using the bathroom and freshening up with the supplies Itachi had left her the night before, she found herself making her way into the living room where Itachi waited for her. He was not alone. Sasuke sat on the opposite side of the table reading a book. When their eyes met he frowned obviously not pleased that she was still there.

"Didn't I tell you to get out?" He growled.

"Sasuke, mind your manners. Hinata here is our humbled guest." Itachi scolded.

"Since when are your sexual partners praised so much?"

"Hinata is not one of my girls, she is a Princess."

Sasuke stared at him blankly. "I think that dog chewed out whatever piece of brain you had left."

"He is correct." Kurama chimed in, hopping into a seat next to Sasuke.

Sasuke sat back in his chair and shrugged his shoulders. "And it talks. Maybe that girl knocked me out harder than I thought."

"Sasuke, you need to understand. Hinata is a Princess from a faraway galaxy. Why do you think she has a talking freak of nature by her side and can obviously see with blinded eyes?" Itachi pointed towards Hinata.'

Sasuke followed his finger towards Hinata. "What is your story? I want to hear it from you."

Hinata lowered her eyes. She gripped the side of her shirt tightly and hesitated. She felt like she was being interrogated like a criminal when she was just as confused as they were.

"I'm actually not too sure myself. According to Kurama, I am a Princess that came from another dimension, but I have lost my memories."

"You seem to remember quite a bit."

She nodded. "Yes, I can remember simple stuff. I am thankful I can even remember Kurama. I just can't figure out who I am and why I was sent here."

Sasuke's eyes narrowed. "If you believe your dog so much why don't you ask him what happened?"

Hinata hesitated and looked at Kurama who was watching her intently. She wasn't so sure on why she hadn't asked Kurama all of the necessary questions herself. Her focus fell back onto Sasuke who was leaning back in his chair now, arms folded across his chest as he waited for her reply.

"M-Maybe I'm scared. I'm scared of finding out that something horrible happened to my world. Kurama gave me a little bit of insight of what took place and honestly I could ask for the full details, but I don't want to know right now." Her voice cracked. A small lump grew in her throat. "Since I've been here I've had nightmares. People saying it was my fault that they died. People screaming my name. I don't want to remember what happened right now. If my memories come back then they come back. If not—"

The room fell silent. Kurama stood on top of the table, his ears flattening on his head.

"You've been having nightmares?" He asked.

Hinata nodded her head unable to look him in the eyes.

After another brief moment of silence, Itachi clapped his hands together.

"Well, you're more than welcome to stay here while you figure things out.

"Wait a minute—" Sasuke opened his mouth to object when his brother raised his hand to silence him.

"Hinata will stay, Sasuke" Itachi said sternly shutting him up.

"Are you sure it's okay?" Hinata asked. It was the first time she had seen Itachi serious since they had met. She didn't want to feel like she was imposing on the family.

"Nonsense, you may have the room you were in. I will take you shopping for more appropriate clothes, and you and Sasuke will get along."

Sasuke scoffed and stood up. "I doubt that." He said before brushing himself passed Hinata. "Don't take this as a sign that I like you. For all I know, you're an alien in my home." He muttered under his breath before leaving the room.

Itachi had walked over to her and placed a hand on her shoulder "Don't think about him too much. Sasuke is always like that at first. He will warm up eventually."

"Okay."

"Now, for shopping!"

"Speaking of clothes, Itachi…did you perhaps change my clothes?"

Itachi shook his head. "No, I was too busy trying to make sure your dog didn't give me rabies."

"I changed your clothes." Kurama said.

Both looked at the fox that had suddenly started to shift in size taking the form of a small human boy.

Itachi's mouth opened in awe. "That is definitely something you do not see every day."

"How are you able to take that form?" Hinata asked surprised.

"It would seem that here on this planet, I cannot change into my normal form but take the appearance of a small child." Kurama said sounding quite disappointed. "At least in the public, I can watch you without drawing attention."

Itachi waved his hand. "Not as a naked boy you won't."

Hinata looked at him. "Do you have some clothes for him as well?"

"I think I still have some of Sasuke's old clothes somewhere. I'll go take a look. In the meantime, please eat." He answered and gestured her to the table laid out with food.

Hinata's stomach growled. She was a little hungry. She agreed and Itachi smiled at her before leaving the room as well.

As she sat down to take a spoonful of what seemed like rice on her planet she kept examining Kurama's figure. "Kurama, does this take a lot of energy out of you? I do not want you to push yourself,"

Kurama blew a strand of his deep orange-red hair from his face. "I cannot stay like this forever; however, I am fine like this for a few hours. I actually prefer not to stay like this. As a human boy I feel weak. I have no fangs, no claws! I need to be able to attack that idiot at a seconds notice!"

Hinata laughed. She was glad he was here with her. If she had awakened from alone she would've been even more lost than she was now. Not that she wasn't grateful for the Uchiha's hospitality, but she knew she couldn't stay there for long.

"Kurama, I want to slowly try to get my memories back." She said. "I know that I am afraid, but if you say about my people is correct then I need to help them."

Kurama smiled. "You have always been loyal to the people you loved. I will do whatever it takes to get your memories back."

Hinata smiled back. "We will stay here with Itachi and Sasuke and when everything is done. We will go home."

"Yes, my lady."

"I promise you that." She whispered, shutting out the screams that still echoed in the deep corners of her mind.

And I will find out the meaning of these nightmares and put a stop to them permanently.

Later on that morning Hinata found herself at a placed called a shopping mall deep inside the city of California. She was learning so much from Itachi that was supposed to be helpful in the future. Despite the fact she was modestly dressed, people still stared at her. Itachi had told her it was because of her fair skin and eyes. Not everyone was beautiful like her. Those words made her blush even though she was pretty sure he had told plenty of girls that.

They were now in Forever 21 where she was forced to pick out dresses that suited her taste. She felt bad for spending Itachi's money, but he insisted. He even agreed to buy Kurama some new toys if he wished, which he denied, saying he was more comfortable as a fox.

"That will be $373.37" The store clerk smiled at Hinata.

Hinata looked at Itachi who handed her a black card. "Is that a lot of money?"

The clerk furrowed her brow confused by her question but kept her mouth closed.

Itachi shook his head and took the bags. "Not at all."

"I will pay you back."

"When people want to do nice things for you, you should let them." He said, patting her on the head. "Just relax and let me treat you like the Princess you are."

Hinata pursed her lips together and sighed in defeat. Itachi smiled and led her to the next store. As soon as she opened the door a waft of sweet fragrance blew into her face.

Omigawd this place smells amazing!

Itachi smiled seeming to be happy at her reaction. "I thought you would like this place. You seem to be the type that loves to smell good. So why not go to Bath and Body Works? Go crazy kid."

Hinata hesitated not wanting to go as crazy as he said. Itachi rolled his eyes and pushed her forward gently. "Go."

Kurama stood at the door and shook his head. "My nose hurts. I think I will sit this one out."

"It'll be over quick." She told him and began to look around. She sniffed almost every fragrance brand and dropped numerous of lotions, soaps, and perfumes into the basked Itachi carried for her. He even recommended brands she found irresistible.

"I bet you take a lot of girls out like this." She said.

Itachi shrugged his shoulders and smiled softly. "Nope. I typically send them home the next day. You're the first girl I've done this for."

She looked away from his eyes blushing. "W-Why do you do such things to girls? Don't you believe in love?"

Itachi laughed and dropped another lotion into the basket. "I do it because I'm human. I'm a man who has sexual desires and the ladies want it. As for love…" He paused and closed the gap between them.

Hinata took a step back. "Umm..."

Itachi flicked her forehead. "Love hasn't come my way yet, but don't worry. I'll let you know when she smacks me in the face."

Hinata laughed.

"Are you done with this?"

"Yeah."

"Then let's pay."

Hinata followed him to the register and noticed a lot of women looking in his direction. Well, Itachi was attractive. She could see why he was a ladies man.

"Your boyfriend is awfully nice taking you shopping like this." The employee smiled at her even though her eyes burned with jealousy.

Hinata frantically looked at her then at Itachi. " No, no, no…he's not my boyfriend."

The employee smiled even more and looked up at Itachi batting her eyes.

You don't have to drool…

Itachi took his card back and grabbed the bags. "I'm not her boyfriend yet. She's still refusing my charms." He said. "You have a nice day." He then held Hinata's hand and led her away.

Hinata couldn't help but chuckle to herself while they walked away. She could feel the employee's eyes burning her back with envy.

"You didn't have to say that." She said.

"Say what?" Kurama asked walking up to them. He noticed their hands and swatted Itachi's hand away.

"I'm not sure of what you're talking about."

Kurama glared at him and pulled Hinata by the sleeve, walking away quickly. "I don't like him. Can we just go home? I feel like he's playing with you."

Hinata glanced back to see if Itachi was following with them which he was. He winked at her and put his index finger over his lips indicating her to keep quiet.

She blushed again and faced forward. Her heart had skipped a beat and she had an un-denying feeling in her stomach that whatever was happening right now was not appropriate.

"Please do not get caught up in his games Princess. You must remember that you are already engaged." Kurama reminded her.

Hinata looked at her ring. Right, I'm engaged.

Not wanting to lose sight of what butterflies had tried to take flight from within she tried to focus on her real objective with her memories. There would be no time for messing around. No time for playing games. Especially with Itachi.

A/N: Don't worry, Hinata won't fall in love (haha I can't guarantee that) I love Neji too! I'm honestly winging this! I know how I want the story to end...getting there will be the problem Dx So, lets take things slowly. For now, I'll try to update once or twice a week. So until next week!