Chapter 33: Chaos
Hyuga Main Compound, 10: 30 pm
I don't understand…why is everything so…horrible? I wish…I wish…
"Why? Why won't anyone talk to me?" Hanabi lay on her side hugging her pillow even tighter. Hot tears trickled down her plump cheeks as she tried to wipe them away.
Why? Why? Why is everything so messed up? Why does my heart…feel like it might burst in flames? Why does…nothing go right. Everything is confusing.
"Hinata-neesama! Hinata-neesama!" Hanabi whispered her sister's name repeatedly.
"Please…Neji-niisan and Hinata-neesama…please be ok. Please…"
Why? Why did this happen? Why was the Branch…burned down…why is everyone dying and getting hurt? Why? I don't understand…I don't understand…I hate this.
I can help you understand…little one.
Hanabi snapped straight up in bed. She looked around the room carefully, activating her Byakugan.
"Who's there? Come out!" She tensed.
I don't see anyone…or sense chakra…
I'm right here.
"Where?" Hanabi swung her legs over her bed. Throwing a blanket around her shoulders she followed the voice; her small form shivering in the thin night gown.
I can help you understand everything dear. Just trust me…I can help you and Hinata-neesama and Neji-niisan too! Come…follow me.
And as if she were bewitched she followed the voice. It was sickeningly sweet and so alluring like song of enchantment. Walking out her bedroom door she silently slipped down the hallway and out the compound.
Where? Where was the voice leading her? Was it really going to help Hinata-neesama and Neji-niisan?
Come my child…and I will show you the wonders of this world…and much more.
--
There you are!
A full moon lightened her way through the forest. Hanabi turned around. Her small bare feet carefully treading through the green, dew covered grass.
I'm right here silly girl!
"Where are you? I can't see you!"
Hanabi stepped towards the pond. She stared as she saw the strangest figure on the pond. It appeared transparent and yet had a solid look.
I'm out here! You can walk on water can't you?
"Of course I can!"
Hurry up then! I am not going to wait all night you know.
Hanabi stepped onto the cold water, allowing a shiver to surge through her body. She eagerly ran to the figure.
Hello Hanabi! My name is Chaos. I am your inner power!
"Inner power? Chaos? That sounds-"
Yes dear. I come when you need my help most. I come from the depths of your heart and soul.
The windy form reached out and placed its hand on Hanabi's beating chest. It seemed to be a cheery creature and meant no harm. Hanabi smiled.
"You can help me find Hinata-neesama right?"
Of course I can! I know exactly where she is.
"Can you take me to her? Take me now! Right now! And…and where is Neji-niisan? Where are they? How come they don't come home anymore and-" Hanabi stopped her rant when she felt two fingers press against her lips. The figure seemed to smile.
I will take you to see Hinata-neesama and Neji-niisan! But you have to be patient ok, love?
"I will be! Please just take me to them! Take me to them please!" Hanabi pleaded.
I can…but it will have to be my way…I need you in order to find them. I need you to do something for me.
"What is it?"
Give me yourself dear one.
--
"Neji! Neji please! Please! Don't give in! Don't give in damnit!" Sakura yelled. Sasuke breathed heavily as sweat fell down his brow. Naruto stood on the opposite side of Sakura and Sasuke. His face blank and void of all emotion.
This is my entire fault…Hinata…and Neji…even Hanabi-chan…I caused all of this to happen. Please…forgive me Hinata, Neji and Hanabi-chan. Please…forgive me…forgive me everyone.
Sasuke glanced at monitor. No…no…
"He's flat lining!"
"No!" Sakura shrieked.
"Sasuke! Charge him!" Sakura yelled.
Sasuke gathered his chakra concentrating it into the palms of his hands. As the shock ran through Neji's body his chest came up then down.
"Again!"
Up and down. Nothing…
"No…please…Neji…" Sakura couldn't stop the torrent of tears flowing down. She punched the cold chest again and again.
"Damn you! Neji! Damn you…no please…Neji-san…Neji-san…"
Naruto slumped against the wall. He tried to quiet his sobs…his blood soaked hands grasped his pounding head.
Why? Why?!
"Sakura…" Sasuke gently pulled her away from the corpse.
--
"They are waiting for you up there. I will tell you what I know." Life waved his palm in front of him. A picture appeared before them of a land green and lush. Large mountains dominated the background of the nation.
"This is…the Demon Country!" Neji expressed. His eyes widened at the site. Life nodded.
"You, Uzumaki Naruto, Lee and Haruno Sakura were sent on a mission there to protect the Head Shrine Maiden, Shion. Were you not?"
Neji nodded.
"Her country was being afflicted by a demon named Mouryou. Shion-sama managed to seal him away." Life nodded again.
"You must go there. If you want to save Hinata and Hanabi…and…everyone else." Neji turned towards Life. His brow furrowed.
"What do you mean everyone else?"
"This…is much bigger than you think, Neji-kun. There are more of us...most of them not so kind as I."
--
"I don't understand…myself?"
Yes…only when you give me yourself can I help you. As you see…I'm not very visible.
"What must be done?"
All I need is you heart…and mind. Then shall you be able to see Hinata-neesama and Neji-niisan.
"But…what if-"
Shh! There are no buts or what ifs! Because I shall take care of you! And help you along the way! No doubts…only…faith dear. You must follow me…I know where they're going…it's a faraway place. Called the…Demon Country.
--
Neji opened his eyes. He was back. He was alive.
I'm coming…Hinata-sama.
I am disappointed with myself...why are my chapters getting shorter? Argh! This one wasn't even 1000 words! Anyway, please continue to review and tell me your ideas and contructive critism! I would lvoe to hear from you guys! Man...school is insane right now...I have an essay due thursday and I am totally brain storming like seriously! Trying to see when my BF can visit...he llives in TN and me in a different state (im not telling where I live lol). I miss him! But i hope you all enjoyed tis chapter! PLEASE REVIEW!!!