Hello readers! I would like to take a moment to thank all the readers and reviewers who have stuck with me since the first chapter! I took some time to read some other fanfics and mine doesn't seem to have near the fluff that others have. But that ends with this chapter. This chapter is the turning point for my story. Don't worry its not almost over and Naruto doesn't miraculously fall in love. Read on and enjoy!

UNdisclaimer: I OWN NARUTO!! Mwhahahaha! That's right I own it. And there is nothing Masashi Kishimoto can do about it! Besides I doubt he even speaks English! HAHAHAHA! (im so getting sued for that P )

Chapter 10

"You want me to do WHAT?" Ino yelled in disbelief.

"Please Ino, we need your help. All you have to do is enter his mind and see if he likes Hinata."

Kiba asked politely.

Ino remember what he did only a few hours ago. He had knocked her down and ruined one of her mothers vases, which she had to pay for. I swore I would get my revenge on him! And… I have always wondered what goes on in that empty head of his…

"All right… I'll do it." Ino said.

Kiba raised his fist in triumph. "All right! Let's go!"

Ino folded her apron and hung it on the rack, then she put a "Be Back Soon" sign on the window.

"Ok, I'm ready."

They hid up on the roof across from Ichiruku's and waited for Naruto to stop by. They didn't have to wait long, of course.

Naruto came walking in, hungry for his daily ramen. Kiba and the others didn't even have to wait more than 15 minutes.

Ino aimed her hand sign at Naruto's back and took a deep breath. "Here I go! Mind Transfer Jutsu!" Her body became limp and Kiba had to save it from falling off the building.

They all looked over at Naruto, waiting for Ino's sign. However, the sign never came. The old man bought Naruto a bowl of ramen and Naruto slurped it down, like nothing had happened.

Kiba looked over at Shino, giving him a "wtf" look. Shino just shook his head.

Meanwhile, inside Naruto's conscious, Ino was having some difficulties.

"It sure is dark in here… and wet. Huh? Why is there a cage in here? Wha-? What is this?"

A red, gloomy chakra had begun to ooze out of the cage and it circled Ino until it completely surrounded her.

Suddenly, Ino felt all of Naruto's pain and suffering. She felt the pain of being beaten by the villagers ever since he was a baby. She felt the pain of never knowing a family's comfort or love. But most of all she felt fear and sadness, and it overwhelmed her. She sank to her knees and began to cry.

Then, a large claw emerged from the darkness inside of the cage. It reached out and grabbed the screaming Ino and brought her inside the cage.

It was then she saw the large fangs of a fox. Ino's scream died in her throat and she lost the ability to breathe. The fox's eyes were filled with hate and murderous intent. But Ino's eye was attracted to the nine tails that were curled up in the back of the cage.

The fox spoke. It was a deep and echoing voice and it filled Ino with fear. "It's been some time since I had human flesh! You smell delicious!"

The fox pulled Ino closer to his mouth and grinned evilly. Ino quickly brought her hands together and yelled "RELEASE!"

The fox and its cage disappeared and in its place stood Kiba, Shino and Hinata. Ino sat up, gasping for air. She was still crying and trembling in fear.

Shino was the first to notice it. Her arms and legs had been badly burnt as if they had been placed near a hot fire. And her eyes were staring off into space, terrified of some unseen object.

"Ino! Are you ok? What happened?"

Ino seemed to be having trouble speaking. She opened her mouth, but nothing came out besides terrified sobs and gasps.

Hinata stepped forward and placed a hand on Ino's shoulder. "It's ok. You are safe now."

Ino nodded slowly and took a deep breath. "T-There is s-something inside h-him… a-almost k-killed me…" She gave one last whimper and passed out.

Kiba stared at her in horror. "Just who, or what, is Naruto?"

It was a while later before any of them could speak. Finally Kiba and Shino decided that they should take Ino back so she could rest. They left Hinata, promising to tell her if Ino said anything more.

Hinata was alone now… and it was dark. She turned to head home, but something called out to her.

"Hinata!"

Hinata froze trying to match a face with the voice. It didn't take long as she knew the voice well.

"Naruto..?"

"Hinata! Come over here! I need you!"

Hinata blushed and walked towards Naruto. As she approached him, Naruto suddenly grabbed Hinata and threw her into a dark alley.

Naruto pulled some rope out of his pouch and tied Hinata up. "You're mine now. And you will do exactly what I say." Naruto growled.

No! Not here! Not like this! Hinata thought as Naruto took another step towards her.

MWHAHAHA major cliffhanger! Sorry for such a short chapter but I never planned on ending it like that. I had a random inspiration so I left u with that sweet ending. But I will post the rest this weekend or sooner.

Next time on Sunflowers: Hinata sees a side of Naruto that she could never have dreamed of. Will it scar her forever or will it make her love Naruto even more. Find out next time!

God u ppl must be shaking in ur boots with a cliffhanger like that! hehehe