Hiashi was a morning man; he woke up early every day, drank his tea, did his meditation, and put on his ceremonial robes and vestments one arm at a time. He was just a normal guy, except he was in a highly stressful situation daily. He had a daughter who could fail at breathing if given ample chance, and had a nephew who no one showed any care for.
He couldn't do anything for Hinata, nothing less then divine intervention by God himself could do anything for her. Neji though, he could do something about that! He'd spend some time with the boy today, do whatever he wanted, and maybe bring him out of his fixation with fate, even if it was fairly dramatic!
"Random branch house member whose name I am neither aware of, or care to know, bring me Neji at once."
"It's Shizu sir!" Spoke Shizu, the generically bland looking Hyuuga clan member.
"I don't recall asking for your name, and I'm also wondering why you're still here when I've given you your orders."
Screwing up all his; (surprisingly small) amount of courage Shizu straightened himself to his full, (yet still unimpressive) height. "I-I, thought to show my initiative sir!"
"That's good for you, now go before I dramatically beat you to unconsciousness!"
Shizu ran like a man possessed. Or a man who has suddenly come to the found out that he has the runs and must get to the bathroom ASAP.
Hiashi watched him run off before letting out a loud sigh. "Good help is so hard to keep oppressed these days!"
Within moments Neji was walking out of the Hyuuga compound with Hiashi, slightly confused and full of angst.
"What is it you require of me Uncle?" Neji decided to ask after what he felt was a sufficient amount of random wandering.
"What I want, no, what I NEED is for you to guide me Neji! This day is yours! We shall do whatever it is YOU want!"
"Whatever I want? There was one thing I've always needed to do. People wouldn't listen to me though, however with your prestige Uncle… YES! Follow me!"
"Wait, while this is dramatically opportunistic of you Neji. I must enquire as to the nature of this… venture."
"Uncle, we will bring the word to the people directly, we shall show them the truth! Is there anything more dramatic?" As he spoke Neji seemed to be working his self into a bigger and bigger frenzy, a bubbly froth started to emerge from his lips. It was at this point that Hiashi decided just to go with the flow. So they walked to the nearest door. Sudden, horrible realization hit Hiashi. His Nephew was a cultist.
"You know… I never thought I'd find myself doing this. However, I did agree to do anything you wanted. So this really shouldn't surprise me as much as it does. "Well, let's get on with it then."
It was then that Neji knocked on the door directly in front of them. His knock was loud and forceful. It would definitely get the attention of whoever was in this house. So it was no small surprise for the inhabitant of this rather spacious apartment to open the door and see none other then the infamous Hyuuga Hiashi upon his doorstep.
"Oh ho, isn't this a surprise! What can I do for you two youthful souls on this most wonderful day?" The voice of this… this man, was like a lion's roar. Or a moose with a bullet in his ass, Hiashi couldn't decide which was more accurate. "If there is anything that I, Maito Gai can do for you, just ask! YOSH!"
It was then that Neji strode forward, and began a spiel that would become lengthier and more depressing with every telling. "What do you know of fate Maito Gai?"
"Hmm? I must admit I don't know much about-"
"Let me tell you about fate." Neji spoke suddenly interrupting Gai's attempt to finish a sentence. "Fate is everywhere, and it'll ruin you! Ruin you like it did me."
Hiashi could only sigh and roll his eyes, though due to the nature of Hyuuga eyeballs, this was not readily apparent. He decided to act before this got too out of hand, he had better things to do… like berate Hinata for failing at life for one.
"Neji let me handle this. Maito Gai, you now believe in fate."
"I certainly do not! I believe only in the power of youth!"
"Let me be clear," said Hiashi, his face looking more and more menacing by the second, "you will believe in the power of fate, or I will Jyuuken you in places that do not bare mentioning, am I understood?"
"V-very clear Hiashi sir! The power of f-f-f-f-fate is unquestionable!" Gai looked as is he had swallowed something especially sour.
"Good, we leave now Neji; I have much work to do back in the compound." His piece said Hiashi, twirled about face, his robes swirling in some freak wind, and strode away purposefully.
Neji ran to catch up to his uncle, his feat working fast to keep stride. "You're very good at that sort of thing Uncle, maybe you can help me do this more often."
"No, I don't think that this will ever be repeated Neji," he stopped, turning suddenly to look Neji in the eye, "ever."
Gai could only stare at where Hiashi and Neji had been, his mind whirling with chaotic thoughts. Suddenly he broke into tears, his face the picture of a flood.
"I shall have to run around Konoha 183 times on my buttocks to atone for this! Forgive me youth!"