Hi guys, here's another bimonthly update going to Naru Chara again.
? – ugh, finally! Took you long enough, nee!
Don't you swing that thing at me or this will never come out.
? – Fine, but get on with the chapter already nee!
Jeez, someone is being bossy aren't they? Just say the disclaimer and we can get started.
? – You better. AC92 doesn't own Naruto or Shugo Chara, just her own characters and the plot nee so please, read on.
Someone has anger issues…
Chapter 3 – Um, excuse me mind if I butt in?
The battle with that red headed girl had taken it out of Naruto, so he had basically crashed after he got home. Next morning, after waking up Naruto headed for Ichiraku Ramen for breakfast. Once they arrived, both Naruto and Kite realised no one could see or hear Kite. They also ran into Iruka who had been looking for Naruto. As Kakashi was still in hospital along with other Jounin Sensei, Iruka was making rounds through the Genin to make sure the ones without their Sensei had plans for training and that they could still perform D rank missions in their teams. Finding out Naruto really didn't have a plan, Iruka sighed before dragging him off to the Academy to discuss training options for him. It took most of the day, but Iruka managed to get it through Naruto's skull a more sensible training schedule than what he had been planning.
A couple of days passed with a small increase in the number of depression cases, Hinata waves goodbye to Kiba and Shino following the end of the D rank mission they had that day as they went their separate ways. Hinata sighed and began to make her way back towards the Hyuuga compound. Her father had been very stressed as of late with the number of members of the Hyuuga clan becoming ill with this odd depression and as such had been much stricter towards her as of late. Hinata knew she should be hurrying home but couldn't help taking the longer route, after all no matter what she did, it was never good enough for her father. Even if she hurried home now, he'd still find some reason or another to berate and scold her, praising Hinabi at the same time as putting her down. Hinata was surprised her father hadn't just given up on her already and placed the seal on her by now. Sometimes she wondered why she kept fighting then she would run into Naruto, who would brighten up her day by just being there. Shino and Kiba were good friends and teammates and made a point of including her in their discussions and relying on her as part of the team. She had finally regained that relationship she'd had with Neji all those years ago. Kurenai was a great Sensei and worked hard with them, and Hinata couldn't let any of them down. She continued onto the grassy path which lead almost right to the Hyuuga Compound and thought back to everything that had happened since Naruto had pulled so many pranks for her, she felt she'd become an actual friend to him and with Sakura she hoped. Maybe things at home weren't great, but outside of it she had a lot more now, she was even doing training with Neji to improve her skill with Jyuken and he said she was definitely better now. Even if it felt wrong to her, something that Neji agreed with – the traditional style of Jyuken just didn't suit her.
Suddenly, her thoughts were interrupted by something triggering her senses. She quietly activated her Byakugan and searched for what was heading towards her as she tensed her body. Something small and very fast was rocketing its way towards her. Hinata sprang out of the way to avoid the object colliding with her. She quickly came to a stop and studied the object that had attacked her. It was a large black egg which as it turned towards her revealed a white X mark on its front, Hinata assumed. Something about the egg was off putting and set Hinata on edge. "An egg?" Suddenly the egg screamed and waves of negative emotion poured off of the egg and slammed into Hinata who struggled to keep herself on her feet. The waves started to slowly push her back and thanks to the Byakugan, she could see the waves causing minor damage to the surrounding area. It stopped screaming and Hinata quickly pulled out some shuriken and threw them at the egg, which easily dodged them and with how high off the ground it was able of going, Hinata couldn't hit it with her Jyuken. The egg stared down at her and she felt timid facing the looming egg. "N-no…I can't give up." Hinata ready some more shuriken, "I-I'll keep on fighting, l-like N-Naruto-kun!" "But of course, as if it was in any doubt, nee." Hinata looked around startled at the sudden voice, "Who's there?" The black egg started to scream again, louder and Hinata wasn't able to brace herself fast enough and winces in pain as she's blown back. "I'm here, Hinata. Now, are you going to give up or are you going to fight for what you believe in nee?" Hinata had to put her arms up to protect her face as the screams from the egg became fiercer. "I-I won't give up e-even if I'm too weak to fight for w-what I believe in." "You're stronger than you know Hinata, and of course I'll be there to support you as well. If you're ready for it nee." Hinata tensed, barely keeping from being blown off her feet. "Yes, I'm ready." Suddenly, something wiggled and the egg shot out of her pocket and the black egg stopped, apparently shocked. "Now then, shall we begin and teach this egg some manners nee?"
A crack appeared in the middle of the egg, going all the way around the egg before it hatched to reveal a girl no larger than a hand floating before Hinata. She had waist length black hair tied up with some sort of floral decoration. She was wearing a lilac kimono with white floral patterns on it. Hinata couldn't see the girl's hands or feet as they were hidden by the kimono. In fact, she greatly reminded Hinata of what her mother looked like sans her eyes which, unlike her mother who shared the same pale eyes of the Hyuuga clan, were a calm lilac. "Greetings Hinata, I am Saaya nee." She bowed to Hinata who was so startled she responded in kind. The egg then started to kick up a fuss and bounced around angrily. Saaya as she said her name was sniffed at this, "So rude, no manners. We're talking and its rude to interrupt. Shall we teach him some manners then Hinata nee? Please say Chara Change nee." Hinata looked nervously but nodded "Um…chara change?" Suddenly Hinata gained the same floral decoration in her hair and Hinata sighed and opened her eyes to look sternly at the egg. The egg floated back a couple steps then screamed and bolted in the opposite direction as an angry Hinata narrowly missed it with the naginata with a large bladed head that she pulled out of nowhere. "Stay still! Come back here you little bastard and take your lesson!" Saaya followed up with a few rude comments of her own and finally the chara change wore off and Hinata was left feeling embarrassed at how outspoken and bold she'd been as Saaya hid her mouth behind her 'hand'. "My apologies, I got a bit carried away there nee. But we should be going should we not Hinata?" Hinata had turned to Saaya then noticed how dark it was getting. "Oh no, N-Neji-nii-sama will be w-worried sick!" Hinata took off towards the Hyuuga Compound as Saaya managed to grab onto her sleeve to keep from being left behind, "Wait, Hinata nee!"
As soon as they've left a shadow falls over the area. "Another with the potential? I wonder how many have shown the potential, this bares investigating. I should look into who these children are, and maybe…no I shouldn't get a head of myself. But one can't help but wonder…"
Well there's the original chapter 6 re-written. I adjusted Saaya's personality some to better reflect the idea I had for her.
Saaya – that was certainly a good introduction for myself. I'll give you passing marks nee
Why thank you, I live to please you.
Saaya – please, I can understand sarcasm nee
Well next time is Sasuke and his Chara so stay tuned
Saaya – please do read & review nee
