Alright I am on a roll with these Oneshots, but sad to say that this is one is not a gender bended one. I know I know, but have no fear; it is that of The Mage. This is to KorenGal5 and she wanted that of Itachi and Hinata.
Disclaimer: Don't own Naruto™
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It was a beautiful day in the village and the sun was shining and the birds were singing, and almost everyone was in a good mood and had a smile on their face, but wait….what is that? A dark cloud with rain and lightning hovered over the head of the sweetest and dearest mage, Hinata Hatake. She trudged through the village's streets as she dragged her feet behind her and the villagers looking at her in surprise. Hinata was in her newest blue cloak with the little sun and moon clasp on it and her hood pulled up over her head. The cloak came open a bit to reveal a tight dark blue shirt that was sleeveless and had a slightly high collar. She was also in a pair of black shorts with high knee length shinobi sandals and her arms were completely wrapped in white bandages. Her dark blue hair unseen in her cloak but they all knew it had gotten long. It was unknown why the Hatake was in the village and so gloomy, unless you asked her what was up.
Hinata had no sleep, so took a walk through the castle's grounds in hopes to tire her self out, but the night had something else in store for her. Wolf, her notorious stalker, had followed her that night and used this time to connect and she ignored him as usual. He had been very persistent and would float beside her as a way to impress her. Wolf had become much sweeter to her and would ease her into things; he had gotten to the point where he could kiss her cheek without her pushing him away. Hinata saw nothing of it, so she let him kiss her; that didn't mean she'd love him; it just meant that she couldn't stop him fast enough. Wolf knew that he was getting somewhere, with this being nice thing, but then became angry when the Hatake brought up the Mizukage and blushed. He was still a very jealous demon and didn't like the fact that his little mate was falling for the Mizukage and was beginning to get a lot of male suitors. The thought of her being in the arms of another made his blood boil and since Hinata liked to make him mad he grabbed her collar and blew a soft little powder in her face. That little powder had kept her from sleeping and then he took off. Hinata tried to get back home, but she was so tired now that she couldn't fine her way back and her mind went a bit and she just kept on walking. The powder made her very sleepy but did not allow her to sleep.
Now, in the morning as she tried to find her way back to the castle, Hinata was about to pass out. She looked up and let out a crooked smile as she walked through the gates of the castle and slowly made her way back home; the powder was warring off and her eyelids began to close. She was glad that Kakashi was given the job to watch over the meeting of the Kages and Lords today, since she would have missed it anyway. To Hinata it was like Tsunade always had a meeting with the Kages and Lords, especially when Hinata didn't want to work. Not to mention, the Akatsuki had been creeping around behind their Kages and scaring Hinata because she would notice their presence and had to keep from attacking them. Not to mention that Suigestu had been hanging around her more and more often. He and Kisame were seen, but she had yet to see the third Akatsuki that was well hidden.
"I…*yawn* need sleep," she said as she walked through the village and had become so disoriented to the point that she ran into someone hard enough that they both fall to the ground. Hinata had noticed that the body was very warm and it was for sure a male. Hinata just smiled and let her eyes close, until the man said her name and she looked up to see that she had fallen on Itachi Uchiha. They just starred at each other until Hinata just yawned, "T-too tired," and then just quickly fell asleep right on his chest. Itachi looked at her and then noticed that she was emitting soft snores and was sleeping on him. He looked around for help, or to see if someone was trying to mess with him. Itachi slowly sat up with the girl know in his arms and then stood up and held her bridal style.
He was cool and collected on the outside, but in the inside he was in panic mode and very confused. He didn't want to know what the village would think if they saw him, the Uchiha, carrying around the Mage and once Hyuga heiress as they had been informed at her ceremony; he could see the gossip spreading. To his disadvantage, he hadn't much research –stalking- on her like his brother had, and did not know where she lived. His brother was busy on his little mission of following the Hokage with Tobi, and could not be bothered. Itachi did the next best thing, take her home. She could rest in the guest room and then he'd show her the way out; no big deal just a shinobi helping another. He began walking home and couldn't help but stiffen as she cuddled into his chest.
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Hinata smiled softly as she slowly opened her eyes and shielded her face from the light that was streaming in from her window- wait….Hinata did not remember ever getting home. She was also aware that her room was all white with a large canopy over her bed and an Uchiha fan on the night stand. Then she jumped out of the bed and starred at the Uchiha fan then looked around half confused half dizzy from standing so fast. Hinata looked around and then jumped back and got into a fighting position when the door opened behind her; she then relaxed a bit –from shock- to see that Itachi was standing there. He had taken off his cloak and held a tray with tea. Hinata just looked at him and he just smirked and set the tray down on the nightstand.
"You passed out when you feel on me and I didn't plan on lying there and waiting for you to get up," he said as Hinata blushed and took a seat on the bed. "Care to explain why Hatake-san?"
"I couldn't sleep last night so I just went out for a walk," she said with a shrug and thanked him as he handed her a glass of tea. "Why aren't you with Lady Hokage? She's in a meeting now right?"
"Sasuke and Tobi have decided to take this one," he said holding his own tea. "I've let Sasuke take my place for the moment since he needs to learn to stand on his own." He looked over at Hinata who was rubbing her eyes and had already finished the tea. "If you are well, I can show you the door and you can be on your way."
"I have nowhere to go," she said putting the glass down and looked at him as she pulled down her hood, "Would you like to spend the day with me Uchiha-san?" it was a very innocent question in all truth, to the average person though. Itachi was smarter than that and looked deeper into the question and thought it over. A day with a mage would be a way to gather information on her, but in turn she could do the same. She didn't seem as devious as other people took her for, but maybe they had a right to be wary of her. She walked with an air of power like any other shinobi, but it was well hidden by the way she talked and acted. Her true demeanor was that of a sweet little girl that only wanted to protect her village, while the power she possesses was that of a true assassin that would not hesitate to take an enemy with no mercy. Hinata was a bit offended that the Uchiha was taking her question so far, like she was planning on murdering him. Hinata huffed and stood up and looked at him, "I'm not going to trick you," he looked at her with his cold unfeeling eyes, "I'm bored; I have nothing to do at the moment. You want to hang out?"
"Alright," he said walking out and she had to jog to keep up with his long strides and they both walked out of the manor as Itachi swiftly grabbed his cloak and put it on in one quick motion. Hinata just scoffed and Itachi couldn't help but smirk in amusement and look at her. "Yes Hatake-san?"
"You are just so cool when putting on your cloak," she chuckled as he raised an eyebrow. "Every Uchiha is so graceful that it's pretty to see." She smiled as the Uchiha just looked at her and she shook her head. "Tell me Uchiha-san, why is that you chose to be and Akatsuki? Why not a regular shinobi?"
"I was born a prodigy and my parents wanted me to be one," he said not looking at her. "What about you Hatake-san?"
"My mother was a mage and I want to be just like her," she smiled softly to herself with a blush. "Not to mention that I could never be a shinobi for some reason, it was…..odd." Hinata then saw something flash by in the corner of her eye but Itachi reacted faster and had a kunai out and stood before the Hyuga. "My hero," Hinata said in a monotone voice, "did you see who it was?"
"No," he slowly put his kunai down and looked back at her, "is there a reason that you are so slow?"
Hinata pouted, "I'm usually not spotted by others even when they are standing next to me. I was taught to evaluate my situation and not jump ahead of myself." She looked at him with a smirk, "you should too."
"I was taught to always be on guard and protect the ones around me," he said calmly and looked back at her. "Maybe you should work on that as well." Hinata just rolled her eyes and they continued to walk on as Hinata felt her arms burn, which was not a good sign. Itachi was again quick to catch on, "Are you alright?"
"Yeah," she said crossing her arms over her chest, "I got some bruising on my training that hasn't gone away yet." She had to lie since telling him the truth would be bad for her and get her killed or stoned to death. She knew that Wolf was close and she could guess that he was mad too. It' like she couldn't be around any male without him being made. "I think you and I will be great friends Uchiha-san," she said stressing the friend part for Wolf to hear. Itachi just looked at her oddly at her outburst.
"Of course Hatake-san, we do share a common goal to keep out nation safe." Hinata nodded and smiled as the burning went away, but was replaced when Hinata collided with a large man. She groaned and rubbed her head as she looked up to see that it was Kisame. "Kisame," Itachi bowed his head to him, "is the meeting over?"
"Nah," he smiled big showing off his pointy teeth, "I got the two squirts to cover for me while I get some air. I am surprised to see that you," Hinata was surprised to see that Kisame easily put his arm around the Uchiha's shoulders and ruffling his hair. It was weird, like when you see cat cuddling with mice. Like that. "And the little Mage are getting together." Kisame smiled as Itachi just kept a straight face and fixed his hair, "And I thought she was the only girl that didn't have the hots for you."
"I don't," Hinata said with a glare and a blush, "we were taking a walk."
"You could join us if you don't believe us," Itachi said as he shrugged his arm off of his shoulders, "since I don't need you causing chaos if left alone."
"I will," Kisame said as he walked with the two and then caught Hinata staring at him, "what's up with you?"
"I don't see how you can be so friendly with Uchiha-san," Hinata said still looking up at him, "you're very exuberant and he's…" she looked at Itachi and then back at Kisame, "yeah."
"We met while I was a trainee," Itachi answered and the two looked at him. "I was able to tag along with the Akatsuki before Tobi and myself and got to go to the Mist village. I met Kisame as he was also a trainee-"
"And we've been best friends ever since then," Kisame cut in with a big smile. "Itachi may not look it, but he is a major softy."
"Stop spreading your lies again Kisame," Itachi said dryly and glared at him. Kisame just waved him off and the three began to converse about politics and what not for most of the walk. Itachi was very opinionated about the whole thing and easily got into a "polite argument" with wither blue haired shinobi. Hinata was a bit more laid back and watched as the two Akatsuki into mini wars with one another about things. Hinata could help but laugh at the two at points, since they would argue like small children and it was kind of cute to see the two pout when she pointed it out.
Hinata sighed as the two once again went on about trade policies between the villages and was cut short when the two stopped and looked back at Hinata. She was looking into the small little area of the garden where she and Haku once sat together and bonded. A smile graced her lips as she recalled the little ice figure that was placed out on her dresser and when caught in the right light, become like a prism and a small rainbow could be seen. The two looked at one another until Kisame smirked slightly, finally understanding what the Hatake was going through.
"So what I saw wasn't a lie," Hinata looked back at Kisame with a dark blush, "you and the boy were having a moment."
"H-how did you…." She knew the two were alone and was sure the Akatsuki wasn't following.
"You think the Mizukage as going to let his son go un accompanied as he went off with the little mage?" He smirked at her red face.
"The present Mizukage was your one time romance," Itachi couldn't help but smirk as steam practically shot out of her ears and begin to push her two forefingers together. "I should have guessed."
"I was surprised," Kisame said nudging him, "I always thought Lord Haku was gay." Hinata's face just burnt red as she followed the two as they quickly dropped the subject about her love life and making guesses at who was in the closet. She couldn't believe that Kisame was there- wait. Had he also been there and was able to spot Wolf there. She knew it had been him to shatter the first ice sculpture, but he had not brought it up. Hinata shook her head and joined in the conversation, finding that it took her mind off her other problems.
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It had been getting dark, and it was once again Itachi and Hinata walking through the village together since Kisame decided to go back before it got dark. The two were just in a comfortable silence as they walked the village streets and had even stopped to grab something to eat. Hinata was surprised to see that the Uchiha had a sweet tooth and loved dangos; Hinata on had gotten a cinnamon bun and was still eating it. Itachi had long ago finished his dangos and it still bothered Hinata that Itachi liked sweets and Sasuke liked to eat tomatoes. The villagers were all very surprised to see the mage and the Akatsuki together having fun and laughing together, well Itachi would just smirk, Hinata laughed. The two had become very good friends and even learned a lot about one another. Hinata was the first one to begin talking about all her training and her life with Kakashi Hatake, and then Itachi opened up to her about his life. Hinata favorite part about his whole story was the fact that Itachi was the nicer of the two siblings and he had admitted to once trying to attack Kakashi. He had admitted to failure and Hinata couldn't help but laugh at him and mock him for it.
Hinata looked up to the sky and sighed, "I better be getting back home before Kakashi-sensei begins to worry." she was suddenly lifted up and let out an 'eep' when Itachi was holding her. "What are you doing?"
"I'm taking you home," he made a hand sign and the two were teleported back onto castle grounds. Hinata had never traveled like this; she usually used an element to get her back. It was a fancy shinobi trick indeed and he just smiled softly as he walked on. "Where do you live?"
"I can walk, you know." She said again but made no struggle to get out of his arms; Hinata liked being carried around, less work for her to do. She pointed out the direction and soon enough he was in front of her house and had set her down on the front steps of her home. "Thanks Itachi-san," she smiled as he just nodded. "I would go if I were you," she said softly and pointed in the direction of Kakashi, who was sitting in his thinking tree and spying on the two. "He hits his head against the wood that I think it's causing him brain damage." She giggled as Itachi smirked and then planted a quick kiss on her cheek and vanished in thin air. Her face went a light pink and she touched her cheek. Kakashi was hitting his head against the tree and wondering if he should follow Hinata around from now on. He jumped down and pushed her inside, "I-I told him-"
"How about we just get in and we'll talk about this." He closed the door behind them, locked it, and then placed a seal on it to be extra safe.
"Are we going to have "the talk"," Hinata asked in slight fear as she sat at the table.
"Yep," he said sitting across from her, "we're going to talk about the birds and the bees."
Hinata slumped foreword and her head hit the table very hard, 'You are so dead to me Itachi!'
(End)
Okay KorenGal5, I hope that you liked it and I'm sorry that it isn't as long as the other ones are, but I didn't want to give any spoilers to the real story. If you don't like you can let me now and I'll fix it. ^_^ enjoy.