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Chapter 13 recap:
Sasuke paced impatiently waiting for Hinata to return, he felt relieved when she finally came back. Hinata was surprised to see him still dressed in his Orochimaru-like clothing; she asked if he hated what she had got for him. Sasuke was confused but when he got his room he found an Uchiha garment she had bought for him. Sasuke didn't know how to put it on so he called for Hinata to come and help him, after she was done dressing Sasuke she sneaked out of Sasuke's room and returned to the kitchen to resume with making lunch.
While cooking Hinata struggled to get a spice from the cupboard, Sasuke came in and stood behind her in an attempt to get it for her. Hinata felt Sasuke very close to her and turned her head to see him, she began to lose herself in his eyes and Sasuke soon followed. Their eyes met and their lips got closer and closer to each until Sasuke dropped the spice he had in his hand. They broke away and Sasuke left Hinata to finish her cooking.
At lunch they both avoided eye contact. Sasuke had noticed that Hinata had prepared something other than soup. Their eyes met again when Sasuke asked Hinata why she changed the usual menu, Hinata explained saying that because he removed the bandage he must have felt better and could eat heavier food.
After Hinata finished her food Sasuke saw a grain of rice on her face and removed. Hinata held Sasuke's hand as it rested on her face. A loud knock on the door caused them to part again and Hinata went to answer. Sasuke remained where he was.
Two familiar women; one with blonde hair and her assistant greeted Sasuke. Sasuke immediately knew what their presence meant; it meant that was going to be sent home.
-END-
Chapter 14: Unanswered Questions
"Impossible. There is no way that, that wound still hurts." The woman with blonde hair spoke
Sasuke's eyes made no effort to gaze away from the wooden floor below him "Its my body and I'm telling you that it still hurts"
"And as a medical ninja its my job you make sure that what you're saying is one-hundred percent true." She paused and questioned his body language "I don't have to see your eyes to know that you are lying to me". She kept her eyes on the man in front of her "Shizune, I want you to do a full examination on him" the blonde woman ordered
"Hai, Tsunade-sama" Shizune answered. She walked past a still and morbid Hinata and towards an immobile Sasuke.
His fists curled up and tightened the closer Shizune got to him "DON'T…TOUCH ME!" he lifted his face and threw his heated eyes into Shizune's. The overwhelming blaze within Sasuke's eyes caused Shizune to stop as cold sweat fell off the side of her face.
Tsunade marched to Sasuke and stood only finger apart from him, she looked straight into his eyes in an attempt to erase all authority from him "Now look here Uchiha, I don't have time for your childish behaviour. The last time Shizune and I came you had no problem with her inspecting that wound…Now get undressed before I demolish that Uchiha pride you so arrogantly carry!"
Sasuke shifted his gaze from Tsunade's to Hinata 'Why is she so sad all of a sudden?' Seeing the colour fade from Hinata skin caused Sasuke's anger to die. He then shut his eyes and sat down obediently with his eyes never leaving Hinata's face.
Tsunade sighed "Hinata I need to talk to you, come with me please" she walked towards Hinata's bedroom. Hinata didn't answer Tsunade, she only followed. Sasuke watched with intensity as Hinata followed Tsunade into her room, Shizune stood in front of Sasuke blocking his view from a sullen Hinata.
"Well, am I going to have to undress you myself?" Shizune asked
Sasuke said nothing and undid his new Uchiha garment. Shizune placed herself across Sasuke and began to analyze what was left off his wound.
"She was so afraid why?" Sasuke asked Shizune
Shizune's examination halted "Excuse me?"
"Not so long ago when Hinata and I went for a stroll she suddenly stopped walking. Her whole face was filled with fear and when I looked to see what made her so fearful there was a man with shades walking towards us." Sasuke spoke
"You were walking around with that wound?" Shizune questioned trying to change the topic.
Sasuke glared at her "And when I looked back at Hinata she was no longer there. It took me a while but I found her. She was in a complete state of panic; she even mistook me for that man. It took me a while to get her back to reality"
'Damn it! Hinata wasn't supposed to know that he was out of prison until today' Shizune thought
The look on Shizune's face gave her away and Sasuke continued "Who is he?...who is that man with the shades?"
Shizune remained silent and continued to check Sasuke's abdomen.
Sasuke could sense that Shizune was completely ignoring his question; he was beginning to loose his patience. He grabbed hold of Shizune's shoulders and shook her "I KNOW YOU KNOW SOMETHING WOMAN! NOW TELL ME!"
Shizune was taken by surprise at Sasuke's sudden actions "Sasuke! You're hurting me, please let go"
Shizune's words became nothing but a whisper in Sasuke's head "Tell me who is he?"
"H-he is a....former ninja of Konoha" she answered
"I saw his physique so I know he is a ninja but what did he do to Hinata?" Sasuke said
Shizune pushed Sasuke's hands off her and tried to continue with the examination but Sasuke turned his back from her so that she was unable to examine him any further.
Shizune sighed "It seems as though Hinata hasn't told you…she should be the one to tell you not me"
"Shino said the same thing to me. I tried to ask her but she doesn't want to tell me and when I ask she turns sour…I hate to see her sad face and I also can't stand to hear her scream in her sleep." Sasuke's voice became less loud and he sounded almost sad "I can only try my best comfort her…and I never know what to say to her because I don't know what happened to her. How am I supposed to help her if I don't know anything?"
Nothing was said for a while and Sasuke did not turn to face Shizune. Shizune's eyes focused on the hands she had laid upon her lap. She then glanced at Sasuke 'I think he may actually have feelings for her but is it really wise for me to tell him the truth, will it affect their relationship?'
Shizune then let her short hair curtain her eyes "It was a while before you were released from pri-"
"I already heard that part" Sasuke interrupted
Shizune took a deep breath "Hinata, Shino, Kiba and the former Kunoichi Kurenai were assigned to a mission. They were sent to find the rest of your former team. The mission proved a little tricky so another ninja was sent to assist in the mission."
Sasuke finally turned to face Shizune "It was him wasn't it?"
Shizune nodded "I'm actually surprised that you didn't recognise him upon seeing his face again."
In Hinata's bedroom
"That is the reason he has been released from prison" Tsunade said
Hinata looked away from Tsunade in worry "W-w-when will h-he go b-back?"
"That's not part of the plan Hinata, he will not be going back to the prison" Tsunade answered.
Hinata stepped back "No h-he has to g-go back…I-I can't live in peace if h-he is not l-locked up." An open tap of tears ran freely off of Hinata's face "HE MUST GO BACK! HE MUST….TSUNADE-SAMA PLEASE!"
Tsunade shook her head "Listen, you won't be left unprote-
Before Tsunade could further explain Hinata began to scream and ran out of her room leaving a very frustrated Tsunade behind.
Shizune and Sasuke
"If you tell me his name I might remember who he is again" Sasuke said
Shizune hesitated "He is known-"
"No! No you can't! You just can't" a panicked voice shouted
The screaming was followed by loud and speedy footsteps. Sasuke stood up 'Hinata?'
Hinata came running into the dinning room. She ran straight for Sasuke and dug her face into his bare chest.
Sasuke held onto her tightly "Hinata, what is the matter?"
Hinata continued to cry gripping Sasuke tightly and slowly beginning to tremble.
'She's shaking' Sasuke began to worry
'I thought this might happen' Shizune watched Hinata 'And its worse now that she's seen him, she knows that it's not a lie'
Tsunade walked into the dinning room "Hinata if you-"
"What did you say to her?" Sasuke demanded
"I wasn't talking to you Uchiha so be a good boy and hush" Tsunade bit at Sasuke
Hinata's breathing began to waver and she began to tremble more.
"Get out" Sasuke ordered
"That reminds me." Tsunade glared at Sasuke "I also came here to tell you that you have over stayed your welcome here and that you must be gone by sundown"
"Who is going to protect Hinata if I'm gone?" Sasuke asked
Tsunade folded her arms "Hinata is the most protect person in this whole village right now so she will be fine"
"I'm not going anywhere; Hinata cannot be left alone, not in the current state that she is in" Sasuke stated
Tsunade walked closer to Sasuke and Hinata "The Hyuga/ Hyuuga have been on my back for the last three weeks, pressuring me to send you home and leave Hinata alone. So we made a deal that you'd be out of here by sunset today."
Sasuke gripped Hinata tighter "You think I'm afraid from a bunch of Hyuga/ Hyuuga?"
Tsunade smirked "You may be an Uchiha but not even you can stand a chance against the power that is Hyuga/ Hyuuga. They never liked the idea of you living with the heiress; she is the most precious life to them, more than you realise"
Sasuke frowned in anger "If she is so precious to them then why is she living here all on her own and not in the Hyuuga/ Hyuga compound?"
Hinata legs began to lose their strength. 'Hinata is not calming down…these people must leave' Sasuke realised, feeling Hinata tremble in his hold.
Tsunade didn't answer Sasuke's question.
"No-one ever answers my questions around here." Sasuke curled his fist "Hinata is suffering and you all people do is just lay around and do nothing. I don't think whatever happened that night was her fault so why treat her differently?"
"That's not true Sasuke" Shizune said "And you're right that night wasn't at all her fault"
Tsunade began walking away from Sasuke and Hinata "Let's go Shizune."
"Hai" Shizune followed Tsunade
Tsunade stopped "Hinata I hope you will come to understand my decision and when you have calmed a bit come and see me so we can discuss this properly. And as for you Uchiha, if you don't leave by sundown I'm not going to be responsible for what happens to you. The Hyuuga/ Hyuga are ruthless."
"Just get out" Sasuke commanded
Tsunade and Shizune quietly disappeared, leaving Sasuke and Hinata alone.
Sasuke tamed his anger and realised that his whole chest was wet from Hinata's tears.
"Hinata, would you like some water to calm you down?" Sasuke asked
Hinata shook her head. Sasuke felt helpless as he watched Hinata struggle to breathe, his hand moved involuntarily and rested upon her back. He rubbed her back slowly and gently trying desperately to calm her down "They are gone now Hinata, don't be so frightened okay…you make me sad when you cry"
It was taking Hinata longer than usual to calm down. So Sasuke tucked his arms underneath Hinata's legs and picked Hinata up bridal style. He carried her to her room and placed her on her bed.
Hinata didn't let go of her grip "P-please don't l-leave me S-Sasuke-kun, please"
Sasuke looked at her teary face "I'm only go to get you water, I will come back"
"No please, please don't go. Stay with me please" Hinata pleaded before sobbing again.
Sasuke nodded and held Hinata's hand. He watched her face; it was riddled with fear, confusion and pain. Sasuke felt a feeling he had not felt since his brother wiped out his clan; it was painful for him to watch her suffer so but what hurt him the most is that he still didn't know what happened that night and the events after; that brought Hinata to be so full of fear and pain.
Tsunade and Shizune's walk back
"I knew it would be hard explaining to her but I didn't expect her to react like that" Tsunade spoke
"Do you think that it might be because?" Shizune asked
Tsunade nodded "Hinata has grown to trust Sasuke and my telling her that Sasuke has to leave then telling her my reason for releasing 'him' made it hard for her to understand."
"She knew before we arrived that he had been released" Shizune said
Tsunade stopped and looked at Shizune wanting an explanation.
"Sasuke wanted to know about 'him' and he told me how they came across him a few days back" Shizune began to explain
"That explains her reaction when she opened the door" Tsunade realised "You didn't tell him did you?"
Shizune shook her head "He has become very protective of her though"
Tsunade began walking again "It's good that she has finally accepted someone"
Shizune followed "He also said that she was having nightmares about it though, Sasuke said she screams in her sleep and finds it hard to comfort her since he doesn't know the truth of what happened to her"
"You almost told him didn't you?" Tsunade glared at Shizune
Shizune shook her head trying to look innocent "Is it wise for him to leave today though? Can we not let him stay there a little longer at least until Hinata feels safe again?"
Tsunade stopped again "If you ask me I'd say no, but the Hyuuga/ Hyuga" she looked at the ground "Sasuke is the only one who she will ever feel safe with, if she is left alone like that she might hurt herself again and this time I have no doubt in my mind that she will succeed in ending her life."
Shizune wondered into thought "Tsunade-sama; I don't ever want to do that to a woman ever again. It's too painful; the look on her face has left a deep imprint within my mind."
Tsunade looked behind her "I hope you heard all of that Hyuuga/ Hyuga"
A young man whose hair hung loose behind his back came into the Tsunade and Shizune's view.
"It doesn't change the fact that, that Uchiha is dangerous" the young man stated "that's why they need to be separated quickly"
"Sundown, that was the deal. I don't believe a Hyuuga/ Hyuga like you would go back on his word; or would you Neji?" Tsunade asked
Neji ignored Tsunade and walked in the direction of Hinata's apartment.
Shizune went close up to Tsunade and whispered to her "The whole time you knew he was there so you deliberately talked like that so he could here?"
Tsunade nodded "Sasuke and Hinata will find happiness in each other and the Hyuuga/ Hyuga need to understand that as well…they need to let them be"
"Yes" Shizune said "Especially Neji"
'Discarded' Tsunade thought watching Neji make his way to Hinata's apartment.
Thank you for reading.