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Chapter 5

At the private after party everyone was throwing back drinks like it was water. Hinata sat upon Temari's lap as her legs were resting upon Ten-Ten's lap. "To us." Hinata said as she held up her shot glass. All three of the girls tapped their glasses together and tossed back their drink. "Where's Saku-Chan?" Hinata asked. Temari shrugged as she rested her head on Hinata's shoulder.

"I think she's with Deidara-Chama." Ten-Ten said.

"Guys I've never been happier." Hinata said as she stared at her empty shot glass. "Thank you for making my dream come true." Hinata said as she group hugged her teammates. Even though she was hugging her friends, it was a foreboding feeling that rested upon her heart. She wished that whatever was about to happen would happen already and be over with.

"Lesbians!" Naruto said as he hi-fived Kiba.

"Oh now it's on." Temari said as she removed Hinata from her lap. "Prepare to get your ass whopped." All three girls stood up.

"I'm gonna cut you like I cut that catfish last night." Everyone froze for a second. "I'm trying to make him imagine how bad I'm gonna fuck him up. Geez."

Hinata cracked her knuckles as she glared at Naruto and Kiba. "Lets kill them dead!"

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"Deidara-Chama, did you need something?" Sakura asked in bewilderment.

"I-I spoke to Pein-Sama."

Sakura breathing slowed a little as her chest felt heavy. "W-What are you talking about D-Deidara-Cha-"

"-Don't play stupid!" Deidara yelled. Sakura coward back a little; she never seen Deidara get angry. She waited silently for what he was going to say. "I don't understand how you could do something so underhanded. Please help me understand…"

Sakura tilted her head to the side as she crossed her arms. "Deidara I don't have to explain myself. What is done is done." At first Sakura did feel bad, but after thinking about how she finally bested Hinata at something made her not regret anything. Sakura began walking off with a smug look on her face. Deidara blocked Sakura from walking away. "What are you going to do Deidara-Cha-"

CRASH!

Deidara punched a hole in the brick wall with his right fist. He slowly withdrew his hand which was drenched in blood. "Don't fuck with me Haruno, yeah." Deidara leaned forward as he whispered in her ear. "I'll slit that pretty little neck of yours while you're sleeping. So don't fuckin' play coy with me." He fixed his posture when he heard footsteps approaching.

"What's going on?" Ino said. The others were right behind her. "Nii-Chama?" Ino gasped as she saw his bloody hand. "What happen?"

Deidara smiled his usual smile as he patted his sister's head with his left hand. "Ah, it was nothing, yeah." He cast a sideway glance at Sakura. "I just needed to inform Sakura about something important."

Kakashi was the last one to make it to the scene, he paused for a moment. The last time Deidara had that look in his eyes was when he was the leader of the infamous street gang Taka. "Tsk. Tsk." Kakashi pushed through the others. "Come Deidara." Kakashi said.

"Of course Scarecrow-Sensei."

When Kakashi knew they were out of ear shot he began his conversation. "What's happening?" He asked while he read his perverted book. Deidara didn't say a word, and Kakashi hated seeing his old comrade with the cold expression he use to wear often. "You promised you'll change."

"I did." Deidara retorted. "But I just got so mad, yeah."

"About?"

"I wish we could switch bands…" Deidara sighed. "But then again I really do care for them…"

"Are you falling for one of them?"

"No!"

"Then what's the problem?"

"Haruno-Chan talked to Pein directly." When Kakashi heard Pein's name his ears perked up. He could already tell from hearing their boss' name that it wasn't good. "She asked him to make her the lead, and he said yes."

"You're kidding, right?" Kakashi asked in disbelief. "But I thought they were all best friends."

"Apparently they're not." Deidara untied his hair, and let his long strands of hair drape his shoulders. "Tomorrow Sakura will become the new leader, and even the band's name is being changed. Sakura and The World That Never Was." Deidara furrowed his eyebrows as he shook his head slowly. "Ironic that they're keeping that name. Maybe it's symbolizes that Sakura's friendship with the other never was."

"Have you told Hinata and the others?"

"That's what I've been trying to do, but I can't break it to her." Deidara looked at Kakashi with tears brimming in his eyes. "What should I do Sensei?"

"I don't know how to break it to her either, but she has to know."

"I know." Deidara cried into his hands. His face was stained from the blood from his hand.

"C'mon go get cleaned up, and you can inform her in the morning."

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"Sakura-Chan what happened?" Hinata asked the frightened pink haired girl. Sakura wasn't sure what she just saw or what she just heard. Deidara's voice was different from his usual cheerful voice, the voice he used sent shivers down her spine. Would Deidara really kill me? was the question that plagued Sakura's mind. "Hello?" Hinata said trying to get her friend's attention.

Sakura looked up into Hinata's concerned eyes. "Huh?" Sakura murmured under her breath.

"I asked if you were okay." Hinata placed a hand on Sakura's head. "You looked like you were petrified." Sakura slapped her hand away, and stood up. "What's wrong?"

"I don't want to look at you right now." Sakura said as she walked away.

"Geez, what's with her?" Ino asked.

"PMS." Naruto said.

"I hate to admit it, but it probably is." Temari said.

Hinata held her hand as she watched Sakura's retreating backside. What's going on with you Sakura? She asked herself.

"She'll be okay." Sasuke said as he watched Hinata's concerned face.

"I don't know about you guys, but I'm heading to bed." Kiba said. "If one of you lov—Or not it's cool." He said as he backed away from the girls.

"C'mon Hina-Chan lets go to bed." Ino said as her and Temari headed off with the others.

"I'll be there in a minute." Hinata replied.

"Alrighty." Ino replied as everyone left.

Hinata walked back into the room where the After Party was and slumped on one of the many couches. After seating for a while Hinata grabbed her guitar, and decided to sing one of her favorite songs. Hinata gently strums her guitar as she begins to sing.

Dawn comes, and we part ways once again.

My dreams becoming distant apparitions.

I turn to the warm wind for help, the wind I felt every time you held me...

As I was bathed in the light that followed on your heels

Spring is announced when the wild plants break out in a dance.

Summer comes to Uji, and in the fields are patterns of grass set out to dry

The autumn moon rises, let's celebrate its fullness.

Winter passes by, and I count off all the days and months again.

I can still see the too-distant blue sky when I close my eyes. (it was so warm.)

As I reminisce, I take your hand as I pluck the flowers and sing (there is no clue.)

Within the memories that are now coming back to me.

I'm setting out to find my way back to you.

Spring is announced when the mountain leaves break out in a dance.

Summer comes to Uji, and in the fields are patterns of grass set out to dry

The autumn moon rises, let's celebrate its fullness.

Winter passes by, and I count off all the days and months again.

Dawn comes, and we part ways once again.

My dreams becoming distant apparitions.

I turn to the warm wind for help, the wind I felt every time you held me...

-As I was bathed in the light that followed on your heels

"Pretty good." Came a voice from the doorway.

Hinata looked up to see the onyx eyes of Sasuke. "Stalking?" Hinata said with a corked brow.

"You wish." Sasuke sat by Hinata, and took her guitar.

"Hey!"

"Just let me see it for a second geez." Hinata slouched back onto the couch as she watched Sasuke tune the guitar. "I'm still working on this song…Just to let you know." Sasuke said to the raven haired girl before he began playing.

Full moon sways

Gently in the night of one fine day

On my way

Looking for a moment with my dear

Full moon waves

Slowly on the surface of the lake

You were there

Smiling in my arms for all those years

What a fool

I don't know 'bout tomorrow

What it's like to be

Ah...

I was fool

Couldn't let myself to go

Even though I feel

The end

Old love affair

Floating like a bird resting her wings

You were there

Smiling in my arms for all those years

Hinata yawned as she stretched her arms. "It was okay." His response to his song led her to getting put in a put in a head lock. "Stop it!" Sasuke then took his left elbow and rubbed it on the top of her head. "Okay. Okay. I lied it was a beautiful song! Now let me go!" Sasuke released her with a smug smile on his face.

"I know. I know." Sasuke said. Hinata rolled her eyes at Sasuke. Never had the young Hyuuga met such a guy that ego was so big. "Who writes the songs in your group?"

"Sakura." Hinata sighed.

"No one else writes songs?"

"Well once in a blue moon Ino, Temari, and Ten-Ten would, but it's mainly Sakura."

"You've never wrote anything?" Sasuke asked a bit intrigued.

"I try to, but I can never come up with th—" Hinata stood up abruptly. "Why am I telling you these things?" She only received a shrug from Sasuke. Her blood boiled as she thought about Sasuke prying into her life, and the others as well. "I'm leaving. It's late."

"Good night." Sasuke said in a mocking tone.

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Everyone was in a happy mood when morning came. The crew members were on top of things, and actually very coherent. The bands weren't bickering, and very courteous to each other. The only two that felt like shit were the managers. Deidara was sitting on the outside of the tour bus with Kakashi; while he tried to sort through all of his woes. Abruptly Deidara stood up with determination burning in his eyes. "I'm gonna man up, and tell her, yeah!"

"Good. Now go tell her."

Deidara marched on to the tour bus; not letting his determination falter. "Hina-Chan, I have something to tell you!" He proclaimed.

"Hush Dei-Chama!" Ino hissed as she turned the T.V's volume up. Both groups were huddled around the flat screen T.V watching the news.

Hello and welcome back to the KonohaStar, where we give you cold hard facts. I'm Kurenai Yuhi and I'm here with the two biggest scoops of the week!

"Hurry up you old hag!" Naruto growled at the T.V.

"SSSH!" Everyone shushed Naruto.

Last night was the first stop of Death Star Pony and The World That Never Was, and it was fantastic! Reviews were pouring in left and right. The bands was very interactive with the audience which was a huge plus! As usual both bands were hot, but—

The news cut to the commercials, and everyone started becoming nervous. Something wasn't right, and once again Hinata had that feeling that's been haunting her for the past few days. Whatever was about to happen, was about to happen now. She clasped her hands together as her world seemed to be going in slow-motion. When the news came back from their commercial break everyone was tensed.

-But was last night Hyuuga Hinata's last time performing as lead? Akatsuki Revolution has released a statement saying that, Haruno Sakura would now be becoming the new lead of The World That Never Was. BREAKING NEWS! Whoa! Not only is the band changing their leader, but the name is also being changed to Sakura and The World That Never Was! "What brought this change?" That's what thousands of fans are asking…

Hinata stood up slowly as she pushed pass Deidara, and walked off the tour bus. Last night she finally fulfilled her lifelong dream, and the next day had them snatched away. "Hina-Chan!" Ino called out to the raven-haired girl. "Wait Hina-Chan!" Ino jumped out one of the tour bus' windows, and chased after Hinata. "Talk to me Hina-Chan."

"Ino…" Hinata said as she was on the verge of tears. "I've worked so hard to form this band, and make it this far only to be replaced." Ino wrapped her arms around her best friend. "Ino why did this happen…" Tears cascaded down Hinata's face, and onto Ino's shirt.

"I don't know, but I swear Hinata that I'm going to get down to the bottom of this!" Ino casted a glare towards the person coming their way. Ino broke away from Hinata, and walked over and slapped Deidara hard across the face. "Deidara how could you?" She cried as she looked at her older brother.

Deidara didn't bother looking at neither of the girls. Right now he had to think of the band, and pretend it was him. He would find a way for Hinata to get her dreams back, but for the time being he has to be the villain. "Why should I be ashamed of telling Pein-Sama that Sakura would make a better leader, yeah." Deidara had to force himself with saying Sakura's name, and he almost forgot the yeah at the end of his sentence. He wanted to tell them the truth, but it would be much better off like this.

Hinata cried louder as Ino cradled her in her arms. "I have no brother." Ino remarked as she walked back to the tour bus with the sobbing Hinata in her caring arms. As soon as they made it back to the van; everyone made sure to give Hinata her space. Neji didn't know what to exactly say to Hinata, but he did know he wanted to beat the crap out of Deidara. Actually that same idea was in quite a few people's minds.

Once in a while Deidara hard the crew saying obscene things about him, and he even heard Naruto saying he would hate to have him as a manager. Deidara's blue eyes looked across the room to see Sakura playing the Best Friend role. "H-Hina-Chan," Sakura cried as she held Hinata in her arms. "I didn't ask for this to happen. I'm sorry! What should I do?"

"It's okay Sakura." Hinata looked up at Sakura through tinted red eyes, and gave Sakura a light smile. "A-At least I'm still in the band, right?"

"R-Right." Sakura said as she smiled back at Hinata. "What should we do about him?"

"I-I'm not upset with Deidara." Hinata said truthfully.

"You're kidding right Hina-Chan?" Temari asked with furrowed brows. "He didn't even have the decency to talk to you about this before he talked to Pein-Sama about this!" Temari huffed. "If you ask me we should give him an ol' school beat down."

"U-Um yeah I don't think that's a good idea." Sakura said remembering what transpired between them last night. "Let me go talk to him." She said as she stood up, when she made her way over to Deidara she felt triumphant. "Excuse me, Deidara-Chama may I speak with you?"

"Sure you can Sakura…" Deidara said as nicely as he could. The blonde-haired man followed Sakura out the tour bus, and stood on its side. "What do you want?"

"Why didn't you tell Hinata the truth?" Sakura finally asked. That question has been plaguing her since the Hyuuga told her the conversation Ino, Deidara, and she had. "You could have told her what really happen."

"Unlike you I think of the consequences of things." Deidara held his head. "If I would have told Hinata the truth it would have hurt her a lot more. I've known Hina-Chan since she was a baby. I think of her as a little sister. It pains me to know that right now she might despises me, but it's just one small price." Sakura laughed at Deidara. "Yeah, go ahead and laugh you Cotton-Candy Whore, but I'm going to help Hina-Chan reclaim her place as leader." Deidara gave Sakura the same look from last night which made her cease her laughter.

Deidara pushed pass the quiet Sakura. He had to think of something fast before Sakura made another attempt. If only I knew what Sakura told Pein-Sama…I got it! Deidara smirked to himself. Sakura might have won this round, but he has an ace up his sleeves.

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AN: That's the latest chapter. I hoped you liked it! Please read and review!

The song that Hinata sung is called, "Shiki No Uta" by Minmi. It's the ending theme of Samurai Champloo.

The song that Sasuke sung is called, "Moon on the Water" by Beat Crusaders. It's a song that appeared in Beck.