Chapter 3

Hinata fell still in his arms as he whispered threateningly into her ear, speaking words that were so sickeningly sweet that it made her stomach in uneasiness.

"Ah, yes, so that imbecile L has gotten himself a new baker... The last one was nice... But she didn't exactly live up to my standards. Especially her taste when it comes to strawberry pastries..."

While the young Beyond Birthday continued his conversation on the different variations dealing with strawberry dishes, Hinata's eyes roamed the darken alleyway. She made it seem like she was carefully listening to his words and every once in awhile, she noticed how his grip on her would release then tighten when he noticed his laziness when dealing with a captive. His mistake repeated over and over while Hinata counted in her head silently to herself and once she got to her lucky number thirteen, she pushed all the strength to her legs and luckily pushed out of his longing arms and toward the exit of the shady alleyway. Hinata's ears listened but she heard no hurried footsteps or no yelling. Once she got to the very edge of the exit of the alleyway, she looked back only to see nothing. He let her go? What an odd kidnapper.

After that odd little scene, Hinata hastily made her way to the Hyuuga estate with a worried expression. She certainly didn't want to face that man again and hopefully, she'll pay more attention when passing by shady, suspicious looking alleyways. Once the petite Hyuuga got passed the front gates and through the little garden found in the very front of the large estate, she unlocked the door and silently slid in. Outside, dusk was taking place and the brightly burning sun was creeping bellow the tall trees. As Hinata placed her shoes off to the side, she walked silently into the kitchen and found no one inside except her younger sister Hanabi.

Long brown hair falling over her shoulders and the signature ivory eyes that all the other Hyuugas' had. She had the expression of her stern father and the force of her older cousin, Neji. Hinata inherited her mothers grace and serenity while Hanabi took in the cold, reckless behavior of both her father and the lack of attention as well as love that she didn't receive.

"Onee-sama? Isn't it a little late for you to be coming home? New job keeping you busy?"

"Y-Yeah... Lots of stuff that L-s-sama needs," Hinata spoke, her tone hushed as she took an apple that sat in the middle of the table. Deciding it was best to eat something small, Hinata bit into the sour apple and smiled reassuringly to put Hanabi's suspicion to rest. Hanabi eyed her with the same eyes that their father, Hiashi, usually eyed her with and sighed, shrugging her shoulders lightly.

"I miss having you at home... Neji is a pain and Dad hasn't gotten better... Highschool starts in a week for you and Middle School for me... You are gonna take me shopping for clothes, right," Hanabi questioned worringly, hoping that her sweet sister hadn't forgotten.

"O-Of course I will, H-Hanabi. I-I actually need to be clothes s-shopping myself s-since at school, we have uniforms..."

Hanabi sighed with relief and smiled as Hinata finished her apple, licking her lips. As Hanabi and Hinata ended their small talk, Hinata walked up the stairs to her room and shut it behind her. She had already asked Hanabi to inform her father that she was home so all that needed to be done was a nice shower and well deserved nights rest. Was there really any point in informing anyone about the attack today? She wouldn't be able to provide answers for the obvious questions that she would be receiving. As said before, the alley was dark so there was no seeing how the man looked. If anything unusual were to happen again, Hinata would have to tell but as of now, it was best to just lay back and relax.

As Hinata showered and dressed herself for bed, she sat down in her lavender-sheeted bed and stared at her curtain-covered window. She could see very briefly of what was behind the curtains but still she could make out the shadows of the trembling tree's and the large buildings behind all that. Hinata yawned and smiled with content of the day (Except for the odd abduction) and shut her long-lashed, pupil-less eyes. While the tiny Hyuuga slept comfortably in her bed, she was unaware of the work being done in the "underground."

Light clicks were heard throughout the almost pitch black room. The man in the rolley chair sat with his back slightly hunched, the brightness of the computer screen showing up on his face. His crimson eyes read over the information as his brain ate up all the knowledge it was allowed to receive. He studied the map of the entire Hyuuga house with interested eyes and easily was able to hack into the type of security alarm that was placed among the estate. Yes, Beyond Birthday was seen as a stalker at this point but he certainly didn't feel like it. He wanted something and he was determined to get that "something." L was always the gifted child and always received what he wanted while Beyond Birthday was left with nothing. Actually, I stand corrected, Beyond Birthday had a friend in the Wammy house by the name of A. His best friend who would've been the successor but the pressure was too much and pushed him to the brink of suicide. His only friend in that orphanage. Suppose that was what drove the intelligent yet diligent Beyond Birthday away.

That is why B.B. is determined in getting this "thing" all to himself but of course, it wasn't going to be easy. Like every human being, she had a will of her own and wasn't going to walk to him with open arms. B.B. disliked the thought of it but he had to work and play his cards right when it came to this one girl. He might even have to come in contact with the might L but all of that was to come. As B.B. practiced over and over the hacking of the security alarm, he had only one though in his head and that was to see her one more time and to put her in her place. Not in a mean kind of way but basically start the long process of getting what he wants.

The next day was a normal Monday morning. Next morning was school which was only another burden that Hinata would have to deal with. After opening and peering out her window to see the first blanket of snow of the winter, Hinata started her morning but using the restroom, then getting dressed in a white sweatshirt that fell passed her waist and some lavender leggings along with some white snow boots. She placed a purple beanie on her head and walked downstairs with her phone in her pocket. She began making herself a warm bowl of blueberry oatmeal to keep her stomach warm and sat at the table. Her pocket began to vibrate and pulled out to see that she had received a txt message from Watari. The message read on like this:

"I hate to bother you so early in the morning to buy groceries but it seems that young L is in the mood of Dango and Strawberry Shortcake. Surely it wouldn't be too much trouble and when you come to the hotel, I shall pay you back for the money used. If not, I completely understand."

Hinata responded with a quick: "Its not a problem at all," and "I can pick it up on the way to the hotel so all is fine."

She received a quick thank you and heard the beep from her microwave. Pulling her hot oatmeal out, she blew on it softly and poured more milk inside to cool it off faster. Eventually once the oatmeal was cool enough, she ate all the oatmeal and dashed out the door without telling anyone. The snow sunk under her foot and just passed the front gates, she could see Wataris' car. Smiling, she walked towards the car while txt messaging Watari a thank you for sending a car. Her phone vibrated as she opened the door and she stared down at her phone.

"Um... Ms. Hinata, I didn't send any car for you."

Hinata looked up to see in the back seat of the car was her abductor, Beyond Birthday. He sat with a wide grin and reached forward, grabbing the feeble Hinata by the wrist and yanking her into the car, shutting the door behind her.

Dear Readers,

Uhm... I know I haven't updated in forever and I apologize... I'm just not used to the whole Notepad thing since Microsoft Word kinda... Stopped working for me. Anyways, Here is the third chapter of Lilac Ribbons and bear with me a little. I've probably made a few mistakes involving the story line but just bear with me please . I decided to have the time take place in Winter cause in winter, you can always wear cute clothes :D Lol, Hope you all enjoyed and will be updating the others :3 (Hopefully) Bye Byee~

-Aku-chama w