HEAR ME HIME
A/N: Hi readers! Did you missed me? Im back in writing business and I apologize.. I couldn't update sooner cuz I went out of town and just came back.. Im lacking sleep too and I find myself asleep in front of my laptop screen while typing the story buhuhuhuhu…
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(Drum roll) YO, EVERYONE! Its time for Chapter 4 To Suna part 2, after this chapter, I guess I need a little time off to collect ideas for the story projection, Sakura's role in the story is still in question, and if I intend to put her in the story her role most likely will be among one of the important roles (but im still putting it in consideration) so tell me your view on it. Oh! And for those anticipating for some NaruHina don't worry im not gonna let anyone down, they surely will come along as the story matures.. So in this entry, our 5 men team is departing to Suna, and what might await them? No more ramblings from me, wish you all happy reading! Reviews are warmly welcomed! (warning: flashbacks, mystery, suspense..) This is gonna be a long chapter.. I warned you.. don't blame me.. ufufufufu..
Chap4 To Suna Part 2
Chapter recap:
Sasuke: "hey.. what's up?"
Karin: "I.. love you.."
Sasuke: "tell me.. what's going on?"
Karin: "y-you.. ummm"
Sasuke: " mhmm yes?"..
Karin gulped as Sasuke's stare on her got intensified, she never cared that much if he glares or stares at her too much, but.. now, this kind of attention is different. Just with his gaze, Sasuke is activating the female senses in her and she becomes too sensitive that even his little finger tips touch is enough to make her blush madly, she smiled coyly at him and gazing into his coal black eyes that mirrors the black hole, those eyes just attracts her more towards him that she could get lost in the darkness it holds.
"I .. y-you.. are gonna.. beadaddyagain! (pause) oh! Coming Kudou!" she yelled the last part.
With the whispering of that few words she just pushed him away and ran to the calls of Kudou-kun in the kitchen. Sasuke was left dumbfound for a second, and then he snapped out of it.
'Karin's pregnant?..' he thought to himself, even though his going to go for a mission in the next few hours, there's still time to celebrate it. Smirking to himself, he walked into the kitchen looking for his wife and son.
=============================================timeskip=======================================================
The dark green bed of grass rustled as he landed each of his footsteps on them. It was right to 12 in the midnight, in the complete lack of sunlight, the night was dark giving the forest a mysterious look, the air on the atmosphere was chilling cold, it was dense with water droplets covering some part of the forest as thick mists. The trees stood tall and proud as the young ninja passed though them, reaching to his desired destination the young man squatted down and placed the red roses he's been holding on top of the cemetery, his prescient blue eyes stared at the name carved onto the stone. 'Uzumaki Sakura', formerly known as Haruno Sakura, wife to Rokudaime Hokage Uzumaki Naruto, born 28th March, died on 5th September. Leaning a little forward, he touched the carved name of his deceased wife, holding his pool of tears that was forming at the edge of his eyes, closing his eyelids he let the tears run down on his whiskered cheeks and splashing on the stone tomb of his beloved wife.
~Flashback~
= 5th September= 4 years ago..
It was early morning at 4.35 am, Naruto was in the labor room with his wife Sakura who successfully gave birth to a 2.4 kg baby girl. Tsunade, Hinata, Ino and Shizune were the midwives to help Sakura to deliver the baby. While all the other Konoha rookies were present there to greet the new born baby. The ex-Hokage, her assistant, and Ino rounded circling the bed calling all of them present to celebrate the birth of the new Uzumaki with the couple for their moment. Hinata stayed there as she cleaned the baby's blood, she covered the baby with soft pink towel and gave it to Naruto. The ex-heiress turned to leave before her hand was pulled, making her stop. She looked back to Sakura holding her hand, she mouthed to her saying 'stay'. Unable to deny the request of her best friend the shy Hyuuga stood by the pinkette's side. The baby was so small, fragile, delicate and beautiful. Sakura smiled as she saw Naruto holding the baby so preciously fearing that he might drop her, Naruto's eyes was tearing as he took in his daughter's face, she has burnt orange hair, jade green eyes and was fair-skinned just like her mother.
"S-she just like you Sakura-chan.." he managed to whisper shakily.
Naruto then placed the baby beside the mother, he kissed her on the forehead and lips he hugged his wife. Everyone had the baby in their arms and roared for Naruto and Sakura. Moving her strenghtless trembling arm around his neck, Sakura pulled Naruto closer to her and hugged him back, she inhaled an exhaled slowly on Naruto back, smiling sadly she broke the hug and looked at him.
"Take good care of Hikari for me.. Naruto.."
"What're you talking forehead!" Ino yelled.
"Shut up Ino pig!" Sakura countered back.
Hinata stifled her gasp, her eyes were starting to water as everyone. Naruto felt a sharp stabbing pain in his heart when he heard her say those words. Tears started to flow from his eyes as she smiled at him. It was unfair! Outright unfair! God has finally given him the woman he loves, and a family. But why does he have to take her away now? What will he do without her in his life? Trembling Naruto brought his index finger and placed it on her lips he said.
"Don't say that Sakura-chan… You'll be okay.. I need you.. Hikari-chan needs her mom, we all want you here.. Please.. don't go.." He begged.
Sakura herself couldn't control her sadness, she hugged her Naruto desperately, while he shook in tears on her shoulder. Hinata covered her mouth and sobbed, unable to deal with it she started to run out but she was yanked back by Sakura's grip on her hand. Sakura looked expectantly to her, the lavender eyed kunoichi stared as tears rolled down her cheeks uncontrollably, hitching she sobbed.
"S-Sakura-chan.. please.. st-stay.. at least, for Hikari-chan.. please.."
Sakura smiled at her friend, holding her hand in hers she said, "you know well of my condition Hina.. its too late.. Im- I'm losing m-my t-time.. Hi-Hinata.. I'm le-leaving m-my two babies t-to you.. I don't have t-to say it, but.. please.. take g-good care o-of th-them.."
"S-Sakura-chan!" Hinata yelled, and everyone rushed to the sides of the bed.
All of them were present there, they stayed all day long with Sakura in the hospital room. Sasuke was trying to calm Naruto, but he himself cried silently. Lee was shedding tears too, Ino sat on the edge of the bed staring at her friend while Hinata and Tsunade tried their best to let the her live a bit longer, but her internal injuries were causing her bleeding to increase, the bleeding become severe. Just 5 hours after Hikari's birth her mother passed away. It was a day that Naruto could never forget in his whole life. His Sakura left him there helplessly with a young infant and joined the heaven.
~End of Flashback~
"Naruto.. please.. I want Hinata to be Hikari's mother.. it's the last thing I could ever ask of you..."
Those were Sakura's last words that she whispered to his ears before she exhaled her last breath. She gave Naruto his wish, a baby girl. Now, he had to fulfill her wish. Just as how Sakura asked of her, the Hyuuga had took care of the baby despite what Naruto says until that last mission. For 2 years she had replaced the times when Naruto was busy, the baby was with her the whole time because he had a lot of things to do. And for those two years, those two never tried to go over the border of friendship. Naruto was cheerful around her, and she too, did help him change his mindsets greatly when he was stressed or upset, her simple words could lift his spirits high enough for him to achieve his plans. He enjoyed her company and cooking greatly, and even asked her to stay within the Uzumaki estates rather than staying in a rental apartment all by herself, but she politely declined. Yet, with great deal of mutual understanding they helped each other out. Even so he was still unable to make out his feelings, he just lost his wife, and Sakura is someone irreplaceable in his life. The bond between him and Hinata became friendlier but hasn't improved romantically.
The problem now, wasn't her. But it is Naruto himself. He couldn't understand what does he really feels about Hinata. Yes, despite the fact that she loved him back then, she even went to the extent to sacrifice her life merely to protect him just after her confession. Naruto really didn't expect that from her, he was purely shocked, no other words could he put to explain his thoughts at that moment. She surprised him, by helping him out to get Sakura go on a date with him, and she was there.. all this while, watching him always looking out for him, she was always so gentle, kind and understanding. She supported him even after Sakura passed away. When the news came that her team was lost in an S rank mission he felt that weird pang in his heart, it was so real he could still feel it up till now.
He was restless and had sleepless nights just worrying about her, not knowing she was alive or dead he kept sending teams scatter along the desserts finding for any clues. When that news came that they found the dead bodies of her team mates, it had made his fears worsen, even the root's board of council concluded her to be dead and they ordered to cease the search to find that one last missing Anbu agent. Somewhere deep inside him, he still believed that his Hinata should be alive. It was then he realized his true feelings. He deeply cared for her, not in a friendly manner but it wasn't as deep as love either, it was a feeling which he could not develop for any woman other than her. He realized that he was missing her, her disappearance made him see it. It was there all along, but he failed to notice it until it was too late. He ordered Gaara and other neighboring countries to report to Konoha if they found anything regarding the missing Anbu, until Chouji, Neji and Lee had found this clue.
Standing up he inhaled the cold air which flew through his lungs, the young Hokage wiped away the tear marks on his cheeks. He smiled as he looked above his head over the starry night sky. Thrusting his fists up he said.
"Watch me.. Sakura-chan, I will definitely bring her back!"
With that the 23 year old Uzumaki walked out of the cemetery, there was a sudden breeze mixed with the Sakura flower petals stroking his spiky yellow locks gently. As he marched ahead out of the forest, he sped up his motion towards the gate since he was already 10 minutes late! As he approached them, he heard a grumble came out of Sasuke, while Neji glared at him, Shino was awkwardly silent as always while Kiba yelled.
"oi your late Naruto!"
Smiling to his friends he Naruto said, "sorry guys.. I just had something to do..".
Then he Shikamaru said, "tch.. mendokse.. you sound more like Kakashi-sensei now Naruto.."
"hey.. I wasn't late on purpose.. I really had to do some stu-" Kakashi was cut by Naruto and Sasuke.
"LIAR!" Sasuke and Naruto yelled in unison.
Then Shikamaru gave Naruto the scroll containing the details of the mission Hinata took last 2 years ago, and then he started to explain his formation strategy to the team.
"in the 5 men team, Kiba and Akamaru you have very good tracking ability with your keen nose, you'll be positioned at the front, Shino will be the second, since he could use his bugs to track Hinata and also mark the direction you take to avoid getting lost, Naruto you'll in the middle since you can use Kage Bunshin you provide strength to your team, and your back up is Sasuke, and finally, Neji.. you'll be at the last position since your also the sensor type, with byakugan ranging to 10 km radius you can spot any danger at any angle.. so that's the formation.."
They all nodded fully understanding each and every one's part in the mission. Then before they depart, Naruto made few hands signs biting his thumb he thrust his hand on the ground, he summoned 2 enormous toads, one reddish Gamakichi and one plump, yellowish Gamatatsu.
"Oi Naruto!" Gamakichi greeted, "Hi Boss!" Gamatatsu saluted.
Turning to Shikamaru and Kakashi he said, "if anything happens in here while I am away, in the worse case.. you use these two to protect the villagers, this is the scroll with summoning jutsu I wrote to summon a messenger toad to my location if you had to send any news.."
Naruto held out his scroll to Kakashi and said, "we'll leave now.. Nara Shikamaru, and Hatake Kakashi, I entrusts my responsibilities to both of you, until I return back to Konoha, run and protect the village".
With saying a tall order to his fellow shinobi and his sensei, Naruto departed to Suna with Sasuke, Neji, Kiba and Shino. They disappeared into the path in just few moments. Sighing Shikamaru yawned scratching his head, he looked at Kakashi and said.
"tch.. They're gone.. Lets go sensei.. we've got a village to take care of by morning.."
Smirking behind his mask, Kakashi said, "yeah..".
Before turning to walk away, the two ninja stared at the two giant sized frogs that Naruto had summoned and cold sweated, Kakashi motioned to them to follow him.
==============================================In the forest====================================================
Kiba and Akamaru were leading the troupe to Suna while the others were following them. The situation was normal, except a few hours ago. Sasuke had announced Karin's second pregnancy to the blonde, overwhelmed with happiness Naruto lifted Sasuke in his arms and jogged around the forest, pretty much embarrassed by that Sasuke knocked the Hokage unconscious, from the moment Naruto woke up till now, it has been 12 hours and hadn't stop bickering to each other. It was a strike of pure luck that Shino had brought sponge, it helped greatly. They distributed few sponges to Neji pluck it into their ears, tired of listening to Naruto's loud mouth.
"Why did you hit me Bastard!" Naruto yelled.
"Shut up dobe! You don't have to carry me like that!" Sasuke said clearly embarrassed.
"I was happy for you! You should be greatly for getting me for a friend you teme!" Naruto yelled holding Sasuke's collar.
Sasuke glared at him and said, "yeah.. it's a great misfortune that you were my friend!".
"Why you ungrateful cold freak!" then they started punching. After tired of punching, they glared, after tired of glaring they bickered, and it went on and on.
"They're acting like 5 year old kids despite being 23 year old S-rank ninjas.." Neji said to Kiba and Shino.
Having a lopsided smirk Kiba said, "Looks like something never changes huh?".
"Leave them be.. they'll grow tired of it eventually, its going to get dark real soon.. shouldn't we find a spot for setting the tents?" Shino asked.
Nodding to each other, the other three ninjas moved to find a clearing. Following them Naruto and Sasuke were given tasks, Sasuke was to search for fire wood, while Naruto helped Kiba to set a tent. Shino set the fire while Neji fetched water for food. After setting the tent, they cooked for dinner. Naruto slurped his instant ramen, finishing his third cup. Sasuke ate the bento Karin prepared for him while Neji, Shino and Kiba ate the rice dumplings. Patting Akamaru, Kiba sat silently watching the camp fire.
"We might be able to reach Suna if we travelled with this speed tomorrow.." the Inuzuka said.
"un.. yeah, we could be in Suna by evening if…" Neji paused and looked at the Hokage and Anbu who were still not speaking with each other.
Neji whispered, "if those two remained silent and not fighting each other along the journey.."
Kiba chuckled and said patting Akamaru as it whined, "what is it boy.. does something bother you?" he asked his canine companion affectionately, the dog whined again.
Kiba frowned "he says he couldn't feel right.. something's wrong..".
"Similar here.. my bugs sensed it when we started off this morning, its extremely uneasy.." Shino said.
"I wonder why.." Neji said.
"Maybe we would have to find that out.." Kiba said contemplating the environment around them, it was normal like always, but why does it bother him this much.
Neji turned to Naruto and asked him, "did you feel it too Naruto?".
Naruto frowned scratching his chin, "hmm.. I feel nothing except…. the feeling of being glared at..".
Sasuke said with his cold glare fixed on the blonde Hokage, "Shut up idiot."
Neji cold sweated as he heard Naruto's answer, Shino lifted an eyebrow while Kiba let out and exasperated sigh, Naruto sure turns back into his stupid self in some serious discussions. The five of them got the place cleaned and stayed the night in the tent. Akamaru rested right beside the tent, he was keeping an eye on the surrounding before drifting to sleep. Naruto was thrown at the side because he tends kick and throws rasengans in his sleep and not to forget he loves to hug people. Sleeping beside the loudmouth was Kiba, Neji, Shino and the last Sasuke. The Uchiha chose to be as far as possible from his blonde friend.
A bright light entered the dark surrounding it was so bright that it blinded his vision. He took out his arms to avoid the light enter his eyes. There was immense air current that was hitting him, his robes were flapping at the back, he noticed that they were running in the forest, jumping off from tree to tree, Naruto looked around, they were travelling. He was dropping back dead last, so he marched forward.
"hey wait for me you guys!" he yelled.
Did they heard him or not? Neji, Sasuke, Kiba, Akamaru and Shino spring through the trees as his voice reached none of them.
"WAIT! KYUUBI CHAKRA MODE!" he yelled closing his eyes.
He called forth the Kyuubi's power quickly turning in, the golden chakra shrouds appeared covering him it splits down the middle and opens up into a cloak that has a tattered appearance, his most end locks forms into horns, and his whisker marks become thicker. The seal were visible in circles, it appears also on his hands and feet. The now fully golden color Naruto ran in hyper speed catching up to them. Then he noticed that they had stopped at a shrine, nearby a river, amidst the forest. He never knew there could be a shrine existing in the middle of a forest to Suna, he walked to them dissipating the mode.
Shino approached him and grabbed him by his arm, "Naruto come!".
Puzzled Naruto followed his friend into the shrine. When he steps his foot in the steps, leaving his black sandal out, he felt sudden surge of peace, he felt something cold run down his spine. He felt light. Then opening the wide, red wooden door, Naruto saw something that shocked him. There was a lady, in simple white kimono, her indigo blue hair that was let loose it reached down to her hips. She was standing facing Kiba and Neji, Sasuke smirked at him as he caught the sight of the blonde entering in. The woman turned around, and revealed her face. Naruto's breath was caught into his throat, his heart skipped a beat. As her gaze landed on him and when she smiled at him his cheeks flushed to red tomato. He stood there, he feet was glued on the ground. Smiling so happily Hinata ran towards him, coming closer and she ran passing him and jumped into Shino's arms. Huh? WHAT? wait.. Sh-Shino?
Naruto stared at them hugging each other lovingly, Hinata hugging Shino? He didn't know why but.. he felt extremely irritated and angry, but why? Naruto clutched his hands and gritting his teeth, Sasuke appeared beside him, looking at the loving couple in awe, Sasuke patted the blonde's shoulders and sighed happily. Kiba was crying happily and Neji sniffed popping a popcorn into his mouth.
"its great isn't it Naruto?" Sasuke asked giving Naruto a side glance, the blonde furrowed his burrows.
Pushing Sasuke's hand away from his shoulder Naruto stomped to the couple. He pulled Hinata away from Shino's embrace.
"What is going on here Hinata?" he asked staring into.. wait. She had round black eyes!
When Naruto looked closely he remembered that Hyuuga's have pale white eyes, with exception of Hinata who had lavender tinted eyes. But this girl is.. then suddenly 'Hinata' jumped on him and having furs on her face, she snuck out her tongue and she started licking him..
"uwaah! Wait.. no! Hi-Hinata?" Naruto pushed her away.
"Okay, that enough boy, come here.."
He heard Kiba saying those words. Huh? What? Opening his eyes, he saw that he was pushing Akamaru who was licking his face. Naruto sat up and patted the dog on its head, and glared hard at Kiba and Sasuke who were laughing, and also for some reason he glared at Shino as well.
'damn.. Good thing it was just a dream..' Naruto hold his temples and shook his head.
"Did you have a good dream Naruto? I see you turned into Kyuubi mode this time?" Sasuke asked smirking at him, Naruto could only shot a glare at him.
"hehe.. sorry to wake you up from you lovely dream with Hinata.. c'mon we've gotta move.." Kiba said.
"Damn you.." Naruto glared at all four of them for pulling that on him.
They packed their stuff and washed themselves in the river and started their journey as early as 6.30 in the morning. With their speed they had travelled across most of the forest by the morning, Naruto had sensed something, he had a feeling on someone watching him. He wasn't sure of what he said last night about the uneasiness, but now he could really feel the glare, just that it is not as Sasuke's but, it was filled with deep hatred and malice. They reached to Suna's gate by noon. It was earlier from stipulated time. Gaara welcomed the Konoha ninja's with Kankurou and Matsuri and ushered them to his office.
"Gaara.. I've had a report from my ninja that they spotted Hinata during their mission according to them she was in a village called Red River nearby Suna's border.. could we enter the village to search for her?"
Naruto asked the red haired Kazekage, contemplating Naruto's request, Gaara took out a map and showed Naruto.
"Naruto-kun.. from my knowledge, I had never heard of such village.. here, there is only village in this dessert and that is our Suna" he explained.
Naruto all of them looked puzzled, "if so then what was that place we saw, I saw it with Lee and Chouji.." Neji said.
Gaara sighed, "apparently I could not justify if there is such place.. we have to find that out, I'll send Kankurou.. if that's okay with you..".
Naruto accepted the offer, since it will help him to learn of the village's existence. After having tea with the Kazekage and his family, Naruto find a little time playing with Usui-kun, Gaara's two year old son. He find it difficult to understand child psychology because children loves to pull his hair, and Usui wasn't just pulling but also enjoyed slapping Naruto and Sasuke in the face and it made the baby boy extremely happy. They departed from the village by early afternoon as they set of the journey to the unknown village leaded by Neji.
"you sure you saw a village there?" Kankurou asked Neji.
"yes, very sure.. but we didn't enter the village to interrogate, we spotted Hinata-sama there by a stall.." Neji explained.
"we just have wait and see.." Shino said.
The sky was turning bright yellow, indicating that night fall will be coming soon. Everyone was confused, they trusted Neji enough to follow his lead, and finally Neji was right, he brought them to the village but it was small though, Naruto sighed in reliefs, while Kankurou was shocked. They couldn't understand why the villagers were staring at them and strangely all of them looked somewhat pale in complexion. Kankurou felt something fishy about this weird village and the people. The team entered the village and immediately started their search for the missing Hyuuga without wasting anymore time. Each having a copy of the ex-heiress's photo, they enquired everyone they pass by. But there was no luck, nobody knew her.
After enquiring an old man, Sasuke stopped a lady and showed the picture he holds and asked, "miss, have you seen this girl in this village?", the lady moved the umbrella that was hiding her face, and looked up at the Uchiha. Sasuke widened his eyes when he took her face in, she stared at him with a questioning scowl, she had pale lavender tinted eyes, slightly flushed cheek, soft and fair skin, with waist long indigo blue hair.
"H-Hinata?" Sasuke breathed his words.
"yes?" she spoke.
-THE END OF CHAPTER 4-
Me: yay! Chap 4 finish..
Naruto: flames.. why you made Hina-chan hug Shino!
Me: heheh (evil laugh) to make you jealous.. by the way you've done very good at that.. ufufufu…
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Minato: sorry.. interview has been cancelled.. Author-san has been beaten and is sent to ICU..
Sasuke: hn, serves her right…
Sakura: Sasuke-kun.. that's mean..
Hinata: Naruto, you should be more patient..
Naruto: I tried but she provoked me..
Me: Liar! I did nothing..
Tsunade: hey! don't run from the hospital, you haven't healed yet!
Kushina: see you in the next chapter.. Naruto is my son, this author doesnt own him.