In the previous chapter: It was moments like these, when they indulged each other in primitive lust that she felt he wasn't a monster...though perhaps maybe a beast with a drop of humanity left.
Although she was exhausted, Hinata didn't sleep soundly. Any noise or creak would alert her as she rested her head on her lovers chest. Her heart would race with fear of being discovered in such a state by one of her family members passing by. Orochimaru on the other hand was a different story. He was definitely as relaxed as can be. Very rare for someone like him. She quietly turned around and looked at the time. It was four in the morning.
Orochimaru's eyes snapped open feeling the young girl move on the mattress. His eyes then went to look at the time. It was still early. "How are you feeling?" He stroked her head, his fingers going through her hair.
"Sorry d-did I wake you?" Her voice was so soft. She turned to face him as she cuddled with him in the bed. Her smile was innocent, it was simply too ecstatic for him to suppress smiling back. "It's fine. I don't mind if its you waking me up. How are you feeling? Not too fatigued I hope."
Hinata giggled as her face was overwhelmed with a rosy blush. "I-Im alright. It was just the first time that was hard, I-i think." Her blush deepened at the memory. "Im just a little sore, b-but it doesn't hurt! Im getting used to it." She quickly re-assured him.
The last thing she wanted was to have to worry him. No, she needed this too much now, she needed him. Her grandfather came to mind. Recently he has been checking in on her on rainy days. There was no reason for him to suspect but his sudden behavior worried her.
They may get caught and Orochimaru would have to face severe consequences. "I-i think my grandfather may suspect something. This is the fourth time he has checked on me when it is r-raining." She looked into his eyes looking for a re-assurance.
"Hmmm. I don't doubt it. Im sure he knows about us. Why didn't you tell me he was checking in on you though?" Hinata winced at the the question. She felt ashamed she hadn't said it sooner.
Orochimaru let out a sigh. "Im not mad. I don't want you wasting energy in worrying about such pointless things."
Hinata pulled him close, her face buried in his chest. "Im sorry. I-i just don't want us to have to stop." It sounded like a plea.
He couldn't help but smirk at his corruption of the sweet little Hyuuga. "Don't worry, so long as you wish it we won't." He kissed her forehead gently.
She smiled weakly relieved by his words. "B-but what if he tries to do something. What will we do?" Hinata whispered. Orochimaru was the greatest genius of their time but even she had to admit what they were doing was stupid and risky. What would be his plan?
"He won't do anything I assure you. True your grandfather has always been a proud man, loyal to the clan but he is too proud to allow you to stain that name. No...he wouldn't reveal us. So long as this doesn't strain you, and you continue to improve on your skills we don't have to concern ourselves." Orochimaru smiled encouragingly at Hinata.
Her face light up with happiness as he dispelled any remaining worries she had. Her eyes radiated with motivation now. As long as she continues "to improve" his plan was so straightforward it made him think that perhaps working to postpone the Ten Tails wasn't such a smart thing but then again, destiny had funny ways it worked.
"However, if we ever do get discovered its up to you what we do." Hinata was surprised. Up to her? Would I be willing to leave behind the village and family for him if it came down to it? The thought scared her.
What would her friends think? How would they feel about her if they knew she was entwined with the notorious Sannin?
Orochimaru had been hoping for a response but a fear surfaced in his young lovers face. There may still be doubt in her. "I see." Orochimaru shifted as he sat up.
Her hand flew out without much thought as she grabbed a hold of his arm. "W-wait."
Orochimaru looked over his shoulder at Hinata. He was able to see her bare breasts from underneath the covers. How they were pressed against the mattress. His breathing became slightly heavy and ragged as he found himself being aroused once more. His eyes were painted with renewed lust as he looked into Hinata's blank pleading eyes.
Hinata's heart pounded against her chest. She wanted to show him he did matter to her. This was serious to her, not a game of some kind. She loved him. But the word itself, did little to express the number of feelings he provoked in her. She let go of his arm and crawled to him on all fours. Her chest rubbed against his arm as she engaged him in a passionate kiss.
She pulled on his bottom lip as one of his hands played with one of her breasts. She welcomed in his tongue as it entered her mouth. Soft moans quivered in her throat as his passion began to overwhelm her. Almost as quickly as she had started the kiss he ended it, smiling at her with a rare warmth.
"Thank you." He stood and disappeared from the room along with the bundle of clothes. Hinata continued to lay on her bed, she let her eyes close as she wished for a silent prayer that everything goes according to his plan.
Later at noon
Hanabi and Hinata sparred in front of the Hyuuga elders for their routine evaluations. Orochimaru sat behind Hiashi and Hinata's Grandfather, admiring the way she was able to preserve her gentle nature even in combat. As astounding as he found it to be, he had to regrettably chisel it out for her to continually progress.
"Astounding Orochimaru-san! In such short time Hinata has been able to strengthen up to be a worthy match for Hanabi. Do all your students progress so quickly?" Hiashi leaned back whispering to Orochimaru.
The Snake Sannin leaned closer to the Hyuuga, "Not at all. Normal students of mine progress faster, but then again I have only trained high caliber students. I have to use a different method for your daughter considering her physical weaknesses. Her progress is decent but it would be better with motivation. Simply the desire to be stronger is not enough. She needs a more narrow goal. Mine for example was immortality." He watched as the other shuddered slightly at the mention.
Hiashi knew the snake he had permitted to stay and feared for Hinata constantly. Hanabi had taken an extreme fear to him, all of them really. Somehow Hinata was the only one it seemed that didn't mind him. As his tutelage has helped she spent more and more time with the Sannin instead of her family trainers, she even at times would politely ask Hiashi for more training time with the Sannin. True she was showing marvelous improvement, but too much with this...man, was beginning to concern him.
"You're her new teacher, isn't it your job to find out a motivation for her?" Hiashi responded rather stiffly.
Orochimaru narrowed his eyes at him, this was beginning to thin his patience. "Hmm, I could try but this is usually a thing that is discovered along the way in one's life. In the short time I have been training her, I only see 'getting stronger' and 'family' as her center points in life. She has taken considerable amount of herself to dedicate to your clan. Family matters is something I am not familiar with. I am stumped to what would be a perfect goal for her." There, Orochimaru observed the Hyuuga as he began to sink his words into his mind.
The elder turned to observe Orochimaru. He was definitely up to something with Hinata. Whether she was aware of it or not, he couldn't say. He knew the Snake Sannin for what he was. He played nice for amusements sake or to get something he wanted. Which was it this time?
The three men resumed watching the girls spar. Hanabi was quick on her feet aiming low hits while a exhausted Hinata attempted dodging the hits without tripping over. The match would be over soon and Hinata would ultimately lose.
Orochimaru had to act quickly before the end of the match. "Out of curiosity Hiashi, I have a question about your clan. Is an heir picked by the one born first or the stronger one?" Hiashi turned sharply as his blank eyes glared into Orochimaru's.
The snake eyes on the other hand were lit with joyful mischief. "I understand if its a Clan secret, but really something so trivial as that is rather exaggerative. Im just asking because I noticed you have not branded Hinata with the Hyuuga seal, like your younger late twin brother had been. Though later your twin was the stronger of the two with the mark as his handicap. With your daughters it seems to be the opposite of your case. The stronger is the next in line...right? Why the change in tradition?"
This man...no, this monster was getting inside Hiashi's emotions. The father of the two heiresses looked at Hinata as she continued to struggle against her younger sister. As tired as she looked she was determined to give her best and her all in this match. Hiashi didn't wish for her to be weak, he didn't want her to have to struggle so, he wished more than anything she could have stayed the heir. But her weakness was so crippling...and rather humiliating. For the better of the clan Hanabi was the wiser choice.
"The decision is made depending on the situation on hand. The decision I have taken is final." His response was simple and he looked like he was not going to say more.
Orochimaru nodded in understanding. "I see. Either way its obvious why you made such a decision. Anyone would do the same. In any case Hinata will surpass the little Hanabi, even farther than you elder in your peak. I assure you Hinata will make a very powerful, and loyal protector to the main family."
With that said the three men shifted their attention as Hanabi finally crippled her sisters legs as Hinata slumped down unable to get up. Both girls tried to catch their breath as the room applauded their match. Hiashi was the only one not applauding as his thoughts were processing Orochimaru's word's.
Orochimaru stood and went to leave the room. He had no reason to stay. He looked at Hinata who was struggling to catch her breath. He chuckled at the dramatics of her exhaust. Her chest rising and falling rapidly. She managed to meet his eyes, she had lost like she was told to do so.
She was faking her exhaustion and had faked her clumsiness in combat. Her heart yearned hopefully for any sign on whether she did good. A single wink of an eye as he left and a slithery smirk was her reward. The healing division of the clan came to her to release her legs from their paralysis. She wondered what he had done.
"Orochimaru!" The gruff voice of the Eldest Hyuuga sounded irritated as he tried to catch up to the Sannin in the hallway outside.
Orochimaru stopped and turned to look at the rather displeased Elder. "Elder Hyuuga? Its my honor."
The Elder scoffed it off as he stood face to face with the Snake Sannin. "I know you, and I know your false benevolent tricks! The idiocy of my eldest granddaughters actions will have more severe consequences than she thinks! I may be old but Im not blind to see that both of you are clearly lovers. The others may be blinded by Hinata's sweet nature but not me! I warn you Orochimaru if you try anything to take the Byakugan I will do everything in my power to prevent it." Orochimaru laughed at the frail elders threats.
"Oh really? What will you do? Try and kill me? Hmmph, I don't know why people always think they can and even when I do my physical body is the only thing they kill. But in any case, you're not stupid or senile enough to try. Which makes me think you will go after your own granddaughter...right?" Orochimaru smirked as he had read the thoughts in the elders mind.
"I see. Killing a fellow member of the main branch, perhaps you would rather she be part of the branch house before trying. In any case I won't let that happen. She belongs to me alone, and that is her desire. I will do with her whatever pleases me because she wants it and I will not hesitate to bring your end if you try and stop me." The chakra Orochimaru surged out was ominous as the elder shivered in fear.
"Her line is with the Hyuuga! She is a member of this Clan and we are the ones that can do what we please with her." The elder growled back.
Orochimaru let out an even greater laugh. "Now I know you really are a fool! There you go not listening to me at what I just said. Hinata is mine." The savageness in Orochimaru's eyes made the Elder retreat a few steps back.
"I warn you Hyuuga, don't dare and threaten me. I can take the Byakugan whenever it pleases me. Be it from her or another member of this Clan. It would however go against my goal. I have no interest in harming any from your precious family or their kekkei genkai. Your granddaughter is safe with me." Orochimaru walked away from the elder, heading towards "his" favorite spot.
The Hyuuga Elder began to wheeze as the tension in the air finally subsided. He continued to look in the direction Orochimaru disappeared from view. "The real question is, are you safe from your pretty little granddaughter Hinata elder? Think carefully what next move you want to do." Orochimaru's voice echoed maliciously in his head. As the Hyuuga cursed his son for permitting such a monster from entering.
W-whats this? Another Chapter so soon?! :O *gasp*
Yes! And its a lot more meatier than the previous one's too! Hope its not too exhausting. Stay Awesome! :3