A/N: So.. dun dun dun.. who was the voice? Will Shinobu and Hinata pass their fight against Shino and Kiba? What happened to the dog Kiba mentioned? Are the Chunin exams soon! Find out by reading the story XD It's what it's there for. lol. enjoy :D P.S I know this was sooner than expected but I was at my aunts for several hours with nothing but food and a laptop. No internet.. so I worked on both stories :D I loaded some youtube videos.. but with my luck most of them said "error" and the rest only load half way.. fml.. *I normally listen to FIR while typing*. P.P.S Mirror wasn't updated.. I planned on waiting until both were done and do a double update but I literally have NO time. I barely have the time to put this up along with my normal reviewing so ya.. It will be up soon.. I hope.. :D J'adore l'ecole.. oui? NON!


P.S The song is unwritten by Natash B. This is because Mirror is unwritten ;D see what I did there? I couldn't think of a song and I didn't do mirror.. so.. ya. :D


Shinobu POV

"What are you doing..." a familiar voice asked and Shinobu could almost picture a raised eyebrow and judgemental smirk. What's with my luck.. seriously.. does some higher being hate me or something? She sighed.. this was going to be a long night.


When sending another quick burst of chakra through her system she turned around to see none other than Hinata's cousin, Neji Hyuuga, standing their with the same smirk she had just been imagining.

"I'm cleaning the flour off of the ceiling.. are you here to help or mock me?" Shinobu asked with a smirk of her own. If he was going to mock her then she was going mock him right back.

"Hn... no.. I'm here to help. It-" Neji started but Shinobu quickly interupted him.

"Ah, don't finish that sentence. Let me, seriously. Tis my fate! My wretched family control my destiny which I must blindly follow. Oh.. woe is me!" She laughed, bringing a hand to her forehead before laughing and dropping to the ground. Neji didn't say anything, he simply glared at her.

"What? Main house got your tongue?" She smirked. She was being driven mad from lack of sleep and smiles. At least with hardships at home she had Naruto and as much as Hinata tried she just couldn't get over her stutter enough to crack a joke. She was going to get her share of laughs from cleaning this kitchen whether Neji liked it or not.

"You really shouldn't talk about something you know nothing about." Neji growled, grabbing a cloth to start working.

"Hypocritical? You nothing about me, my brain or it's contents. Here." She smirked, throwing an apron at him. It had a little heart in the corner and a small line of frills at the top.

"I'm not wearing this.." He protested, looking at it in disgust.

"There were only two in here and you don't want to get your clothes dirty do you?" Shinobu grinned, climbing back of the wall to continue working on the ceiling.

"Then switch with me.. you're a girl.. you can wear this one." Neji stated, eyeing the thing as if it were about to move and attack him.

"I am not girly.. you could pass for a girl. Wear it, I'm not switching." She rolled her eyes but smirked to herself as Neji put it on, muttering to himself in defeat.

It didn't take long with the two of them working to finish off the ceiling. Especially considering the large amount Shinobu managed to clean before he even arrived. She was proud of herself, but looking at the amount of work they had left to do she began to worry. Normally she would at least get some healing cream before hiding the burns, she wasn't sure she'd be able to keep working as well as hiding her wounds until it finished.

"I-i'm going to take a break.." She muttered loud enough for Neji to hear before moving into the corner to sit for a moment, gritting her teeth to let her chakra relax for a moment. It was straining her inner coils. It took a fair deal more chakra to numb nerve endings than it did to pretend to be a guy and she wasn't used to it.

"Are you not a ninja..?" Neji asked, obviously trying to belittleher.

"I am.." She muttered, she was already embarrassed at her lack of endurance skills right now. She wasn't up for having Neji rub it in her face.

"And you're taking a break already? It makes sense that you're paired with Hinata-sama.. you both put Konoha and the Hyuuga clan to shame." He shook his head and Shinobu felt a twinge of guilt. Not for the Hyuuga clan or Konoha.. she knew she was strong and that she represented them both well.. but she was failing Hinata.. she just put her partner's name to shame.

"Hinata is not weak." Shinobu growled.

"If you think she is not weak then you must be horribly uncapable." Neji smirked.

"I am not.. I'm just.. not at my best currently." Shinobu muttered, quickly pushing more chakra through her system as she stood, stumbling slightly before making her way over to the table to start scrubbing it off. Neji watched her for a minute before approaching her.

"You have a seal." He stated, eyeing her collar bone.

"And you thought they treated me like a main house member.. looks like you were wrong, eh?" She chuckled slightly before adjusting her sweater. There was a two inch area around the tattoo before the burn was visible and she didn't want Neji spotting it.

"You have a seal and you've been serving Mika-sama?" Neji asked curiously. Shinobu nodded hesitantly.

"Has she used it yet..?" Neji asked, still watching it glow. It was obviously a Hyuuga seal but it wasn't placed like most of them were.. also.. if she didn't have byakuugan.. how would it effect her?

"No.." Shinobu muttered harshly before turning away to continue cleaning.

"Why would you submit yourself to that..?" Neji asked, not laying off.

"Hinata is an important person to me. I am not doing this for the clan, but for her. She wants to prove herself.. as do I.. I will help her with that." Shinobu stated simply, using her nails to get crusted on dough off the oven.

"She is worth that much to you..?" Neji asked, scoffing when Shinobu nodded. "You are weak.. to think you can change her. It won't happen. You can't change fate."

"How would you know? Have you ever even tried? You accept what they tell you and let them shove beliefs down your throats.. it's your own fault that you're like this. You control your own fate." Shinobu growled, wincing slightly as the vibrations from her throat hit her burns.

"You lied.." Neji whispered, quickly removing Shinobu's sweater when she collapsed to the ground. She had her tank top underneath and it revealed extensive burns running down her left arm and chest. It was restricting her breathing and she quickly found herself hyperventilating.

"N-not l-like it's your business." She growled, cursing herself for stammering. She tried again and again to be strong.. but she continually showed weakness. To Kiba... to Hinata.. to Akio.. to Kurenai.. She was being weak.. it was no wonder she wasn't wanted.

"Stop talking.. you'll only hurt yourself." He sighed, picking her up and carrying her towards Hiashi's quarters. Normally he wasn't allowed near there but this was an exception. It was well known that it was Hiashi's decision to let her stay with them and he wouldn't be impressed if she died.

"Y-you're not the boss of me." She spat, wincing as she did so.

"Or start using your vocal chords which are most likely burnt and lose your voice forever.. as you said.. this fate is up to you." He rolled his eyes. Shinobu shut up immediately, wincing. She went to send a burst of chakra through her system only to cry out in pain as it back fired. She was using up too much chakra and the seal itself felt as though it was feeding off of her skin. Neji quickly sped up, carrying her bridal style, as she entered a coughing fit. Blood was dripping down her chin as she finally managed to take a shaky breath.

Neji winced as memories flashed in his head.. he remembered seeing other branch members like this. They'd make a main house member mad and have the seal used to a degree where their eyes would start bleeding.. it could kill if used harshly, and whoever did this was definitely not being gentle.

It wasn't too long before he found himself standing in front of Hiashi's door, hesitating slightly before knocking on the door. He too would be punished if he didn't bring her to him and she died. He may be his uncle but he was the Hyuuga head before that.

"Neji what are you.. What happened?" Hiashi quickly ushered him in upon noticing Shinobu.

"I think someone used the seal on her.. the last person she was with was Mika-sama. She might know what happened. I brought her here as soon as I noticed." Neji explained, bowing slightly.

"Alright.. Kioko, go get Mika please.. and get Usagi too." Hiashi ordered, laying Shinobu on a couch, glaring as she tried to protest. Shinobu watched with slight fear as he held an all too familiar hand sign. Much to her relief her pain lessened.

"The seal was still partially activated.." Hiashi sighed, taking in the damage. He need to adjust this seal.. he couldn't have people abusing this power.

"Hiashi-sama? You called me?" A young girl, maybe seventeen years old, entered with a bow. She was obviously a branch member.

"Yes. I need you to start healing Shinobu." He explained, gesturing to the girl laying quietly on the couch. The girl, Usagi Shinobu assumed, gasped before rushing over to start healing the burns. Shinobu went to thank her but was promptly shushed.

"Hiashi.. what do you need?" Mika asked, not impressed. She was wearing a face mask and an oversized housecoat.

"What happened to Shinobu?" Hiashi asked with a hard glare, bringing Mika around to see the crippled girl laying on the couch.

"I don't know..?" She mumbled quietly.

"Do not lie to me." Hiashi growled.

"She was punished for her insolence.. nothing wrong with that." Mika backtracked, it was obvious to anyone with eyes that she knew she was doing something against the rules.

"There is a limit.. I made myself clear.. you have no place punishing her. For anything. Neji explained that they were cleaning a mess you caused in the main house kitchen." Hiashi stated, his face calm but his eyes gleamed with fire that could burn far worse than what Shinobu had experienced.

"I did not cause that mess! How dare he tell you that!" Mika screeched.

"He did not tell me that. I was just leaving when you ordered the kitchen staff to make a mess and not clean up. You will go now and clean the entire kitchen in their place. It is your insolence that needs to be punished. She has done nothing wrong and is of more value to us than you." Hiashi stated. Mika's nostrils flared and her face turned red in anger but she said nothing as she slammed the door and stormed away.

"Kioko.. you may leave. Thank you. Usagi, once you are done healing her you can go to bed. Neji, may I ask you to escort Shinobu to her bedroom when she is stable?" He received three nods before he swiftly exited the room leaving everyone in silence. Usagi finished quickly, nodding to Neji before disappearing. He went to see what Shinobu was doing, wasting his time. Instead he saw her unconscious on the couch, her chest lifting slightly as she inhaled.

He sighed before picking her up and depositing her at her bedroom. He made sure to get her sweater back on.. she was obviously trying not to worry Hinata and it would do neither of them any good for her to find out.


Hinata and Shinobu sighed in relief. They had just finished their last training session and though Anko hadn't come to visit them they had made good progress. Hiashi and Neji adlibbed to help them train once or twice and they did pretty good considering their partners had no experience in this kind of training. Now it was up to them to meet up with Kiba and Shino in an hour. They made sure not to strain themselves too much today so it was a matter of getting ready. Luckily this was a taijutsu only battle so there wasn't much to pack.

"I wonder if Shino has improved his taijutsu any.. that has never been his strong point." Shinobu muttered before eating a riceball that Usagi had brought them. Ever since she healed Shinobu Usagi had been healing them both between training and bring them water. Shinobu found she liked her, she was conservative but friendly none the less.

"I w-would assume s-so." Hinata smiled. She had been nervous before but with lots of re-assuring from Shinobu she was starting to look forward to this battle. She was fairly sure they could do it.

"Hinata.. Shinobu. Come here for a moment please." Hiashi called, he had seemed friendlier too, which was good in Shinobu's eyes. She was starting to see him as someone to protect as well, not that she'd tell him that yet. Neji still had a stick shoved up his rear.. but he was nice enough when he wanted to be.

"W-what is it, dad?" Hinata asked. Shinobu smiled. Hinata had started calling him dad after Shinobu told her that despite him being the clan head she didn't need to show the formality that the term father held. He cared for her and the word dad on it's own would probably bond them a little bit. The first time Hiashi heard it he sounded shocked and Hinata mentally freaked out but he immediately smiled afterwords.

"When Anko first talked to me about this training.. it was two sided. You were originally supposed to be with Shinobu for a week.. am I correct?" He asked, both girls looked at each other before nodding.

"W-why are you asking?" Hinata asked.

"Because, I am giving you permission to spend a week with Shinobu. I feel she had proven her need to protect you. The only request I make with this is that you lock your bedroom door when you sleep." He chuckled sheepishly, catching the girls off guard.

"A-alright!" Hinata grinned before bowing slightly. "Thank you!"

"I'll make sure Naruto doesn't do anything, sir." Shinobu grinned.

"Thank you.. now good luck with your test." He smiled before walking away. While emotion wasn't in his nature.. it seemed to have a good effect with Hinata. He had seen her improvement with his praise and smiles. Unlike Hanabi who just looked like she saw a ghost and walked away. They were different.. he needed to start realizing that.

"So.. you going to tell Naru when you're at my house?" Shinobu laughed as Hinata turned bright red, shaking her head furiously.

"You know.. you're going to have to tell him eventually." She laughed as Hinata groaned slightly realizing this.

"I know.. b-but.. it's scary to talk to him." Hinata sighed. Shinobu patter her shoulder in understanding before getting up to go meet Kiba and Shino.


"We're so gonna kick your butts!" Kiba grinned as Shinobu and Hinata walked towards them, their steps in synch and their minds in tune. Akamaru was waiting at Kiba's ankles and there was a bug version of a dog near Shino. I never thought about that.. Shino not only had to become in synch with Kiba.. but Akamaru too. That must have been hard. Shinobu thought to herself.

"Y-ya right! We're going to win." Hinata stammered right back, saying what she knew Shinobu would have said had she been paying attention. Shinobu grinned at the words but both Shino and Kiba looked shocked by the change.

"Cat got your tongue Kiba?" Shinobu laughed as Kiba used his hand to get his jaw off the floor.

"Alright guys! You will be facing one on one on either side of this wall. Anko will be on that end of the wall and I'll be on this end so we can see both fights. Everytime Kiba and Shino get out of synch a horn will go off, every time Hinata or Shinobu aren't in synch a whistle will blow. Got it?" Kurenai explained with a small smile. She had heard about the progress from Anko and was looking forward to watching them fight.

"Hai!" They all shouted before seperating. Kiba facing Shinobu and Hinata facing Shino. The teams nodded to each other before going out of sight.

"So.. do you guys have heated hose water?" Shinobu grinned, her grin was short lived though when she heard her voice slightly echoed. From the other side of the wall Hinata had said, "Did Tsume heat the hose water?". Shinobu quickly found herself laughing. Hinata knew her too well.

"Oh shut up." Another echo growled. The whole group was laughing at this point, it seemed they succeeded for the most part.

"Anyway.. G-good luck." Shinobu smiled, bowing slightly and throwing in a stutter as she saw Hinata do before every spar. Yet again it was echoed. It felt odd, knowing that they knew each other so well. Shinobu and Hinata had quickly figured out that it was easier to start in juuken stance because it was simpler to dodge easy strikes. They had come up with a slight code. For specific strikes or aimed strikes they would use juuken. For power strikes they would use Shinobu's style. They both learned to analyze their opponents attack and use the opposite style to attack next. They had found a happy medium of juuken and Shinobu's style. Where they could cut off chakra and flip and punch all at the same time. It was like they had mixed dance and acrobatics with Juuken and basic taijutsu.

Kiba looked slightly shocked as Shinobu slid into Hinata's stance but quickly slid into his usual stance. Or what appeared to be his usual stance from a distance. His weight was shifted differently and he kept his arms closer to him than normal for quick defence. It made Shinobu wonder what they had worked on while they were gone. What shocked her the most was when Kiba didn't rush forward, he was waiting for her to move.

Both Hinata and Shinobu paused, since their opponent hadn't attacked they had to assume it would be a specific attack since it was not rushed, therefore they should use a basic taijutsu combo. Both girls rushed forward for a couple of metres before entering a series of simple flips. They landed at an angle, aiming to knock their enemies right foot out of the way and flip to kick them into the air.

Kurenai watched in shock as Kiba and Shino both jumped out of the way before turning and going to attack the girls from behind. Before she knew what was happening she was watching a flurry of attacks, blocks and flips. Both groups seemed to know exactly what to do and they slid in and out of styles with ease. She watched as both Shino and Kiba's left arms went limp at the same time and when Hinata and Shinobu went skidding through the dirt. It was odd, they not only attacked, blocked and dodged at the same time.. but they seemed to know when to purposely miss or get hit to match each other too. They all had learned each other's weaknesses.. now it was just a matter of learning how to cover each other.

It wasn't long before all four of the genin were panting with similar injuries and little fight left in them. Anko gave a thumbs up to Kurenai before the Chakra wall disappeared. The two sensei's walked over as Shino, Shinobu, Hinata and Kiba collapsed to the ground, Shino's bugs filtering back into his body as Akamaru whimpered.

"We'll call it a tie.. you made small mistakes but did the same attacks and movements.. you've done a great job." Kurenai praised, her smile showing her sincerity. Hinata and Shinobu grinned, laughing with each other and Shino himself grinned too. Kiba was laughing hysterically but everyone temporarily ignored him.

"S-so guess what K-kurenai sensei?" Hinata smiled up at her, catching her slightly off guard. Her voice was louder than normal.

"What?" Kurenai asked with a raised eyebrow. Anko just grinned, having seen the improvement over time.

"My d-dad said I could s-stay with Shinobu for a week t-to properly finish training." She smiled and Kurenai's jaw dropped. She had never expected that of all things.

"Did he really?" She asked, almost afraid it was a prank. But when both Shinobu and Hinata nodded she smiled.

"That's awesome guys!" Kiba grinned.

"Yes, good luck." Shino smiled slightly.

"Thanks guys." Shinobu grinned slightly, she winced mid-grin but nobody took note.

"Oh! Shinobu. I forgot about something!" Kiba exclaimed, his devious grin causing his eyes to glimmer.

"W-what...?" Shinobu asked cautiously, fearing for her safety. Instead of responding Kiba let out a low whistle and before she knew what was happening Shinobu was attacked by a black blob.

"W-WHAT IS THIS?" She screeched trying to fight the thing off. She kept feeling something wet hit her cheek, was it poison?

"That's your new dog. Remember the litter? Apparently they were born a little early and this one matured quickly. So it's alright if she goes with you." Kiba grinned as Shinobu looked warily at the little black blob who was now sitting in her lap and wagging her tail.

"Don't worry, my bugs recognize her scent like they do for Akamaru so they won't attack." Shino explained.

"Does she have a name?" Shinobu asked curiously.

"Nope, you get to name her." Kiba chuckled as the dog almost peed on Shinobu's foot. Shinobu rolled her eyes before picking up the small puppy and kissing her nose.

"I'm going to name her Hitami.." Shinobu smiled.

"Why?" Kiba asked.

"Tami is a name for benifit to the people around you. Hi is flame or light.. Hitami is going to be my little light and she'll help me.. right?" She asked the puppy who was no wagging her tail. She barked so Shinobu took it as a yes.

"You should see if she can do any tricks.. Hana tried training her a bit." Kiba grinned.

"Uhm.. alright." Shinobu thought for a minute. "Sit!" She tried commanding. Hitami immediately layed down. "That didn't work.. ok.. uhm.. chase your tail!" She tried another one only to watch Hitami roll over. She couldn't help but giggle and praise her dog.

"How is that a good thing? She didn't do it!" Kiba asked, astounded.

"Yes she did. Why tell your enemies exactly what you're going to do. If she thinks it means something else it confuses enemies." Shinobu grinned, retesting the words to find they works the same every time. "Roll over." Shinobu giggled and Hitami stood up on her hind legs. She was a smart dog, it was just a matter of remembering what word meant what. She'd have to thank Hana later for training her.

"That's actually kind of smart.. I'm surprised we never thought of that." Kiba mumbled.

"Alright alright, maggots, maggies. Before you go into a mushy scene Kurenai has something to tell you. Bye!" Anko cackled before disappearing.

"B-but! I wasn't going to tell them yet?" Kurenai yelled after her though she was long gone.

"What is it?" Hinata asked quietly. Kurenai sighed.

"I'm not sure if you have noticed.. but there are foreign ninja visiting our village right now." Kurenai started.

"So? We can take them down!" Kiba grinned, obviously mis-understanding.

"That's not what she meant, baka." Shinobu laughed.

"The chunin exams are coming up.. it's up to you all individually if you'd like to participate. I've entered you because I believe you're ready. But it's up to you. It is in three days. So Hinata will have to stay over at your house later Shinobu. I'll give you these. If you want to register, it has the place and date on it. You just have to sign it and show up. There are a lot of ninja so you may want to show up together." Kurenai explained. She didn't want to force any of them into feeling like they had to participate so she figured it would be best to make them think it was individual. Kakashi was doing the same thing. She figured it would work out in the end.

"Hell yes! We're going to kick ass!" Kiba shouted just in time for a swat to the head. Can I do this... I can't let my team down.. but will I make it..? What if I fail.. Shinobu sighed.


A/N: So something not many people seem to know about the Hyuuga seal is that the main reason it works is because of the byakuugan. They clutch their heads because it is effecting their eyes. Same reason it's on their forehead. Shinobu's seal is special and will work slightly different. Instead of effecting her eyes it effects her chakra. She has fire natured chakra.. which is why she is burning. It still effects her because it's working with the elemental nature in her chakra mixed with the genes used in all eye jutsu. Which is why it's a Hyuuga seal, it's a run off. :D OOH! BIG NOTE! School has started and I've had two days of nothing but school, travel time and work. That is why this has been so delayed! GOMEN. I will never stop writing. If I'm gone for over a month on ALL of my stories, assume I've died unless told otherwise :D


Alli ate Sora-Sorry Roxas: Haha, mine too x3 I've been a fall out boy fan for years but more recently I caught onto the love known as post-hardcore. I never knew it existed before XD I hope it can be awesome XD O.o yes.. eggs.. bleh. Haha, maybe start with Sasuke and Neji? LOL XD You are special! and that's a good number XD LMFAO.


DutchyPuppy: Haha, it's Neji :D OMG! There are so many cute penguin animations and gifs online XD Especially involving falling and tripping XD lol. Haha, I'm more of a crispy chicken person myself but YUM XD you're right XD It is good *is eating chicken at McDonald's* lol XD A pumpkin o.o LOL :P You might want to give him two, it would entertain him more XD


little firework: Haha, I will :D thank you :D


Mi-chan1991: Agreed :P Mika seems to have a hole where her heart is meant to be XD I actually liked Hiashi in canon. He was strict but it was obvious he cared. The only time he used the seal was when Neji's father had a killing instinct for Hinata. Nobu-chan? Hurm. Can I use that? It sounds so cute XD I have an idea of where to use it to! O.o I updated XD (I'd say I'll update soon but you just read the update lol)


XxInuzukaxX: (Chapter 11): Ya, I love team eight too. Haha, glad you liked the test :P The bell test seemed too cliche, and I needed a reason to get Anko into the story.

(Chapter 12): Kiba always reminded me of a short tempered, sweet, grinning goofball XD Haha, the Omake made me laugh writing it XD Glad you liked it. XD


namine23: :D Glad you liked it :D School just started for me but I'm not abandoning it XD Haha, I do juggle a fair bit :P Is stressful but I love it at the same time XD In a way it is my me time :D YESH! A fan of both! *that's a rare thing lol XD* Even the band themselves is over it. Even if the lyrics are a big f u to ETF they're all over it and the music is epic so listen enjoy and be fans of whatever you like! :D That's what I think :P YESH! BVB too? Their are awesome people out there! .. did I just refer to myself as awesome? I'm so modest TEE HEE (nigahiga reference, I'm addicted XD) but ya, thanks for the review and for sharing your epicness ;D lol.


ThePhoenixOfTears: Haha, ya. Fast updates seems to be my specialty. When I dedicate myself to something I tend to improve fast or in this case update fast because I put everything into it. Unfortunately.. I don't dedicate myself to much.. LOL. For Black Veil Brides I suggest "Knives and Pens" and "Perfect Weapon" for Falling In Reverse I suggest pretty much any song but try "I'm Not a Vampire", "Raised by wolves", "Tragic Magic", "Caught like a fly" and "Pick up the Phone". Lol. That's a lot of songs. You don't have to listen to all of them but those are my favs. If you're only going to listen to one from each band go with I'm not a vampire and Perfect weapon. :D True.. that would be a good idea.. I know about liars.. I don't want to work with someone I don't trust so I'd try finding someone who can play an instrument well and is dedicated to music and try getting to know them first XD Yup :D It's a genjutsu that changes her appearance. It doesn't change her posture or how she talks, walks, and acts. Those were things she had to learn on her own. Because she got so used to walking like a guy it's almost like she forgot how to be girly, it just isn't in her nature anymore. I definitely think Hiashi is soft at heart but losing his brother along with the way he was raised made it hard on him. Shinobu seems to speed up that process a bit though because in canon the first time he smiles and show kindness is the chunin exams when Neji loses his match with Naruto. I agree, Hiashi probably switched it to Hanabi for that reason along with the fact that Hinata wouldn't WANT to be a clan head. It's not something that's in her nature or that she'd like to be unlike Hanabi who would like to.

She will definitely open up over time.. but I think she'll need to hit rock bottom first. She's too stubborn. She'll have to realize that hiding the pain and suffering isn't helping her any and when she does she'll open up. I think I know exactly when she will. :D I'm honestly surprised, you're good at poetry :P I can only do Haiku's lol. She will train on her own along with Kakashi, Kurenai and Shikamaru. :D For the love of Pete? which pete? LOL. She does need help.. this clan has many problems and Mika is awful.. she's the first OC I can't find anything good about O.o she was a brat from child hood :D I definitely agree but it's the way the clan works :/ it's really stupid. To Hiashi she appears to have her heart on her sleeve because she defends what she believes in and appears open. In reality she defends what she believes in but has become very good at hiding bad emotions. Ya :D Shinobu is definitely loyal. Maggie and maggots XD gotta love Anko. She's very eccentric and her outfit alone is enough to make Hiashi become un-fond of her lol. Haha, with time you'd be able to do it :P They just happen to be stronger because they've been training since child-hood. No, they walk their hands back towards their ankles. I am only where Hinata is in flexibility :P Such flexibility does exist though XD No fleas for Akamaru lol XD You and I think alike my friend. She's definitely gone bat shit. lol. I think there will be small improvements over time but who knows :D one can hope. Haha, yup, it's Neji :D the sweetheart with a stick up his *The following language is not permitted on . Sorry for any inconvenience.* LOL. I'm glad you liked it and the ugly secret :D hiashi definitely becomes softer.. closer to a father figure :P I hope people don't think it's too unrealistic. Errr.. XD Mirror is updated! *even before this lol* They're both even in chapters now :D I love this song and I have the perfect Idea for it.. actually several ideas. XD Thank you SO much for showing it to me XD *been listening to it for about an hour straight now* Thanks for the review!