Oneshots

by Acumichi

A couple of oneshots that come into my head at times. All about my favorite shinobi, Hinata Hyuga. Rated 'M' for foul language and suggested themes.

42. The Generation Before

Okay, I gave up on the crack couples since I cannot even get through the first couple since I am so out of ideas not really happy with the idea I had. So, I am moving on to another idea I had and I may get back to the other one or give up it entirely.

This is an idea I have been excited to write since I find the concept rather interesting and something that has always tickled my curiosity: The Parents. No one can tell me they are not curios about who these shinobi, civilians, and nobles are, right? I have mentioned a few of my own head-cannons for these parents on my profile and within stories (Like Shino's mother in 'A Special Mission' Chapter 36).

I hope you all enjoy the little stories about these parents~

Disclaimer: I do not own Naruto™, but I do own a few head-cannons for a few of these made up parents.

(Line Break)

Tsunade was in a rut these days. She would wake up early every morning and make her way to her office with hot tea waiting for her from Shizune, who was already starting another shift at the hospital. Once she sat down, she closed her eyes and drank the tea as slowly as she could. It lasted for about twenty minutes. She then would grab a new stack of papers, mission reports, and letters from neighboring countries. She would start off with the reports; she liked to know how her shinobi and kunoichi were doing. Then, around seven in the morning, the two elders would greet her and leave a list of topics they would like to discuss before the day came to an end. Tsunade would nod and once the two left, she would toss the paper away. The two talked about the same thing every day and she could never get a word in anyway. Before eight, she would take a sip from her stash of sake and walked down to the mission room where a few jonin and chunin were already waiting to hand out missions. She would sit at the head of the desk and look through missions that she would need to hand out to Anbu and high level jonins before the day was over. Tsunade only stayed until she got through all the A and S ranked mission. She would go back to her office and get to work on the rest of her stack until late in the afternoon; the blonde haired knuckle head would barge in with his bright smile and invite her to lunch. She had known that he was trying to butter her up so that she would take him on as an apprentice. It was working. After eating, she would go back and meet with the elders, hand out high ranked missions, and finish up. And that was her day, every day.

This day would be a little different though.

Tsunade got word that the Elders had taken a vacation and would not be there for the day. Not to mention that there were no missions for her to go through. A-ranked missions were being handled by her Anbu Captain since he was on medical leave for the day with a busted kneecap.

So, Tsunade had some spare time in her day and she was wondering what to do with it. She thought about getting a head start on her paperwork that was spilling over into the next day, but this was her chance for free time. Why would she waste it on work? She had to leave something for the Uzumaki to stress over. Just as she was about to take a tea break and catch up on some readings, she glanced out her windows to see something rather interesting.

Hiashi Hyuga, Shibi Aburame, and Tsume Inuzuka were walked past the building and seemed to be rather deep in debate since the Inuzuka looked about ready to attack. She smiled lightly, thinking back to her old team…she saddened lightly as she recalled Orochimaru. She always wondered if she could have done something different…helped or even stopped him before he did what he did. She shook her head and watched as the old team rounded the corner and left her there with nothing. Tsunade put her book down and quickly exited the room to get to the archives of the building. She rarely went there since she didn't care much for the past; it held people from the present and future. She looked through large book that was filled with data records of shinobi. She was quick to find the right year and opened it up for each name. It was rather interesting to learn about the parents of her new generation of rookies: The Rookie Nine. She also found parents of Gai's students…surprised to see that the generation, not all of the Rookie Nine came from two shinobi parents. She thought as she went to a book full of allies. She smirked when she found information of the new Kazekage's parents.

She sat back and began to read up on past reports done by them and their senseis.

But she could never truly understand what it was like for this generation of makers. They had wanted nothing more than to become legends themselves, but then find out that they were the generation that had given life to the generation of legends.

Before the Rookie Nine

The Hyuga house was usually quiet, and that was the way that the main house members liked the house. But it was one of the days that Hozu Hyuga, head of his house and clan, had allowed both his twin sons to allow their team members over to use one of their dojos. His wife, Hiko Hyuga, was kneeled across from him as she carefully read through documents that got sent to the clan from other clans in other villages and from the Hokage himself about plans and if the Hyuga clan would be willing to fund them. He cringed when he heard another damn dog bark and the young Inuzuka yelling and chasing her mutt about. He continued to focus on his letter writing though; the Uchiha clan was getting on his nerves with all the meetings they wanted and Hozu was on his fifth try of trying to kindly get the Uchihas' to leave him the hell alone. He groaned as he dropped his brush and placed his hands on his lap and took in a deep breath.

"How about some tea?" Hiko said. She spoke in a soft voice since she knew how her husband got in situations. Her job wasn't very big when it came to the clan work, since the council really didn't like her in meetings without Hozu being there. So, she was more of a teacher around the house. She taught her sons on how to properly behave in formal settings and other clan girls on more maternal and wifely duties. Though, during times when the two were alone, she was free to help out and actually put all her days of studying to good use. She smiled at him as he looked at her with big puppy eyes. She laughed lightly as she stood up and went to the kitchen.

"Hello Lady Hyuga," Hiko stopped and looked back to see Kaname, the young boy with rather bushy eyebrows and a knack for being very skilled in taijutsu. He was dressed in very basic shinobi attire: blue shirt, pants, sandals, and his head band around his forehead. He bowed to her as she smiled to him and nodded her head back to him. "Are you in need of any help?"

"I am quite alright, thank you." She said as she continued on into the kitchen, but then the boy ran in front of her with a bigger smile and more stressed look in his eyes. She steeled her look more and delicately placed her hands in the opposite arm sleeves of her kimono. "Yes…Kaname?"

"I…I was…I mean…such a Lady of your status should not have to work in a kitchen." He laughed as he rubbed the back of his head. "I will take care of whatever you need!"

"Step aside," she said quietly and he quickly moved away and bit his nails as he watched her walk into the kitchen. Hiko stopped and watched as her second born, only by a few minutes though, was in the kitchen with his other teammate, Naoko Kitamoto. Her son was boiling water for tea as the young kunoichi was making rice balls with pickled plums in them. Hizashi Hyuga was dressed in his usual way, with his hair held back by a hair-tie and in his grey shirt, black shorts, sandals, his head band around his forehead, and his calves wrapped up with tape. The girl though was dressed in a green sweater with a collar that came up to her chin; the sweater was long enough to act is a dress, since it stopped above her knees, so she only wore black leggings and sandals. Naoko had short, brown, very straight hair that came to the top of her shoulders.

"Should I ask what is happening in my kitchen?" Hiko asked lightly with a sigh. Hizashi looked over to her with a slight blush and motioned over to Naoko, who continued to work like she was not interrupted. "Kitamoto?"

"I am making Team 3 something to eat since they have been working hard in the dojo." She answered with an emotionless voice.

Hiko looked over to her son and he quietly mouthed, 'Shibi Aburame,' and then used his pointer fingers to draw out a heart. "I see," she nodded and quickly grabbed another tea pot to make more. "Be sure when you get up there, you tell them to quiet down. Lord Hyuga is trying to work and your brother's team is being very loud." Hiko said to Hizashi and he nodded to her. "Nothing is more suspicious than leaving Kaname in the hall." She commented and smiled lightly.

"Kaname wanted to try out that he would be a good distraction tactic," Naoko said as she placed the last rice ball on the tray and then looked over to the dark haired shinobi who was seated on the floor with his head bowed. "You are being foolish for this 'self-punishment' you always do."

"I have failed…so I must be sure I do not fail again." He said with confidence and bowed his head again. "I will study harder."

"Are you in need of assistance Okaa-san?" Hizashi asked lightly as he placed the freshly made tea on a tray along with a few cups.

"No thank you," she smiled to him and shooed them out of the kitchen. "Back to your training; you know how your father likes to come down and watch. Surely he will not want to come down and see you six sitting about and eating." The three bowed and Naoko led the way as Kaname grabbed the rice balls and Hizashi took the tea. Hiko sighed lightly as she walked over and grabbed a pickled plum. She happily ate a few while she waited. "I wish some girls would want to marry my boys."

(Line Break)

"Keep that mutt away from me Inuzuka," Hiashi Hyuga shot at his kunoichi team member with a glare. He was wearing his grey tunic top, black pants and a green coat that came down to below his knees over it. His long brown hair was left undone and his arms, hands, and even fingers were wrapped up tight. He wore his headband around his neck and black sandals instead of the standard blue. He glared down at the dark grey colored dog, "Get a leash or I punt it out of my estate."

"Oh shove it Hiashi," Tsume Inuzuka scoffed as she picked up Kuromaru, her puppy. She was dressed in a grey sleeveless dress that had black fur around the bottom, neck, and sleeve holes. Her wild brown hair was held up in a high ponytail and her headband was tied around her hips. She wore fishnet stocking, and (by command of her mother) little black shorts that came mid-thigh. She wore normal blue sandals and black elbow pads. "He's just a cute little puppy who wants to take out the bad guy," she baby talked Kuromaru. The little grey dog barked and wagged his tail. He licked her face and Tsume giggled as she nuzzled the dog.

"I am not the bad guy," he said with a sigh as he went over to the training dummy and began to pull out the shurikans and kunais. "Now can we get back to training? Your aim is still worse than you intelligence."

"Bite me," she shot back as she set Kuromaru down and ordered him to go lie by her bag. "Shibi, do you think I'm stupid?"

"Of course not," the young dark haired man said dully as he was tossing kunais at a target. He was dressed in a long grey coat with a collar that covered the bottom half of his face and a pair of goggles with shades on them to no one ever really saw his eyes. He wore dark colored pants and blue sandals. He wore his head band around his forehead. Shibi Aburame was the quietest of the group, but the most sarcastic of the group too. "But you really should practice."

"Thank you Aburame." Hiashi said lightly as he went back to his position and began to throw.

"Why can't we do something else…like a mission?" Tsume groaned as she took her place and was again trying to hit the mark like Hiashi and Shibi did. Her aim wasn't awful, but she didn't like not being able to do anything just as good as or better than her team could. "I hate just standing here."

"Tomo-sensei says we need to practice while she's away on a mission," Shibi explained as he leaned back against the wall and continued to hit his mark over and over. He took a moment to adjust his goggles. "And we are working on techniques until we are good at it."

"Brother?" Team 3 looked over to see Team 5 enter the room, "hungry?" He asked lightly with a smile in hopes to hide his embarrassment. Hizashi was always the one that was pushed into a leadership role, and it was usually just so Naoko could hide behind him and pull the strings. His leadership role always led to his brother teasing him about it.

"You made us something to eat?" Hiashi said with a sigh and a slight smirk. "Thank you brother. How kind of you." Hiashi said as he motioned the team to come in and over to a small table in the dojo. He wasn't stupid, he knew exactly what was going on and it only made it so much funnier to him. "Sit," he motioned to the three to sit as he looked over to Tsume and Shibi. Tsume understood just as well what was happening, but Shibi was obliviously to it all and it only proved why Hiashi was smarter than him. Without much thought, Hiashi began to serve tea.

"Wow Hiashi," Tsume smirked lightly, "You would make a great wife."

"And you would make a good hound," Hiashi shot back and Shibi quickly caught Tsume before she could run at him. "Please," he looked over to his team mates, "take a seat and behave." The two sat on either side of him, while Team 5 also took their seats. "How is your training going, brother?"

"Well," he said with a nod and smiled lightly. "We are working on our tree climbing jutsu and seeing who makes it highest up the old oak tree behind the estate."

"Be sure grandfather doesn't find out about that," Hiashi said with a smirk, "I heard he hides all his candies in the knot hole." Hizashi chuckled as the other four just listened. Conversation between the Hyuga clan was always something to be amazed about. It always seemed like the clan was cold and distant, but the second they were near one another, they become rather talkative. Shibi and Tsume and spent loads of time with the family and were fairly surprised to see that Hiashi had a sense of humor, shyness, humility, and being rather kind to his family.

On the other hand, whenever Hiashi went to his teammates homes, he was always uncomfortable and rather cold. He was always being…touched. Especially at the Inuzuka residence; the head of the house, he was all smiles and talked as much as he could and as loud as he could. He was also always hitting Hiashi's or Shibi's back and pulling them into side hugs. Hiashi usually compared the man to a giant bull dog that was too happy when company came over. Then Tsume's mother was just about as aggressive as she was and always knew when to have the dogs out; whenever Hiashi came over for anything, he was quickly pounced on by these dogs. The Inuzuka clan laughed at him at times; they said they had never seen their dogs so excited to see anyone. That was the one time Hiashi didn't like being a Hyuga…they were dog magnets. At the Aburame residence…Hiashi always had to keep still so he didn't swat at any of the clans…weapons.

"So," Kaname began with a smile and slight blush, "Tsume-chan, how is your training going?"

Tsume forced a smile as Kuromaru quickly came over and placed his paws on her right hand. She was trying to get better at not threatening the bushy eyes boy with a beating. She knew he had a huge crush on her and didn't really get the word 'no'. Shibi told her to be nice, but it was hard for her not want to beat the answer into his brain. "I'm doing okay…" she nodded and quickly bit into her other hand. "Jush fin," she said with her mouthful.

Kaname quickly dropped the subject and looked to Hiashi, "I met your mother. She is very lovely."

"Please do not pursue my mother as your next love interest," Hiashi said before taking a drink of his tea. "My father has been called the jealous type before."

"N-No that is not wh-what my intentions were!" He tried to defend himself.

"Good," he said.

"Do not be so cruel brother."

"If anything I am being wise," Hiashi said as he looked to his brother. "Love is a foolish thing to try and find now. We are shinobi…and that is the only thing we will ever be."

"Love is not foolish," Shibi said and Naoko looked to him with wide eyes. "It is something to be cherished Hiashi. It is what makes going on missions all the easier. The thought of coming back to loved ones, whether it be family or another." He looked over to Naoko, who had been staring at him. "Do you not agree?"

"I agree completely," she said back. "Who do you love Shibi?" She asked as she leaned forward.

"My family, of course." He answered back with a small smile and then at one of the rice balls. "These are rather good," he looked to Hiashi, "who made these?"

"A fool in love of course," he said with a smirk and glanced over to a red face Naoko.

"It must be hard Hiashi," Hizashi said and the group knew something was going down. The two never used the other's name unless something was truly happening. Hiashi placed his cup down and cocked a brow. "To be a fool." He smirked as he saw Hiashi's eyes scrunch into a glare and his cheeks begin to glow a light pink.

"I am no fool, Hizashi," he spat back.

"That is not all your mutterings tell me. Or the fact you have such a lovely arrangement of sunflowers in your room."

"Mother grew them-"

"The Yamanaka clan would say otherwise."

"If you say another word-"

"You'll call for Otuo-san?"

"Are we talking about Hiashi's massive crush on the Kushina?" Tsume finally asked with the biggest smile on her face.

"Shut up!" Hiashi glared at her with his face dark red.

"I would have never thought!" Kaname said with a smile. "How wonderful Hyuga-san!"

"She doesn't really look like your type." Shibi said with a shrug. "Who would have thought?"

"I said shut up!" He stood up and glared at them all. "If this ever leaves this room, I will leave you all motionless for a month."

"Hiashi." They all stopped and looked over to see Hozu Hyuga standing at the door with a straight face on. "Do not threaten guest in our home. We are a respectable clan."

"Sorry, Otuo-san," he said with a boy and the other five stood and bowed to the man. "What brings you down here?" He began to fumble with his head band and refused to really look his father in the eye. Hozu was sure that he got the nervous habit from his mother. Hiashi glared when he heard Hizashi giggling to himself. "Shut up," he seethed back at him in a whisper as his cheeks grew redder. Hizashi only laughed more but tried his hardest to hold it back. "I mean it," he seethed back at him.

"Lover boy," Hizashi muttered under his breath with a smile.

"Momma's boy," Hiashi shot back.

(Line Break)

The red headed Uzumaki girl sneezed loudly enough to cause her two teammates to jump up in surprise. She smiled brightly and looked at them, "Oooo, someone is talking about me! I hope it's someone cute." She squealed lightly as she held her red cheeks. She sat there between her two male companions in a tan kimono like top with a dark obi around her waist. She wore small black shorts, black thigh high stockings, and black sandals to match. She wore her head band proudly around her forehead and left her long bright red hair undone.

"Please Kushina-san, we are supposed to be meditating." her dark haired companion said with a light smile. His black hair was slicked back and he wore head band around his forehead. He had bright green eyes and light skin. He wore a plan black shirt and blue shorts, along with a thin white jacket that had the words 'Inner Power' written on the back. His claves were wrapped and he wore blue sandals. Kizashi Haruno glanced to her with one eye open.

"I mean," the other male shinobi scoffed, "it lasted five minutes this time. That's a new record." He smirked as he opened one brown eye to look at the two. Ichiro Okino was the tough and cruel shinobi who was well known in his academy class as the future leader of interrogations. He had dark brown hair was cut short and he had tanned skin from always being outside. Ichiro was dressed in a fishnet top and regular black pants with standard blue sandals. His head band was tied around his forehead and he wore black elbow pads with black gloves.

"Don't be a dick Ichiro." Kushina shot back at him but never opening her eyes.

"Stop having an attention span of three seconds Kushina," he said back without missing a beat.

"Come on guys," Kizashi sighed as he shook his head and shifted a bit. "Let's try for another five minutes."

"Or…" Kushina smiled as she opened her eyes and looked at the two. "We can go grab a bite to eat!"

"Let me guess," Ichiro sighed as he uncrossed his legs and stretched his arms. "You want to go grab ramen?"

"Yes!"

"How about we do something else for today," Kizashi asked with a smile as he got to his feet and dusted off his pants. "We have eaten nothing but ramen for lunch the past two weeks."

Kushina thought about for a while with a bright smile and then laughed. "Nope!" She stood up and walked off towards the ramen stand, not really concerned that her teammates would not follow. Kushina was known for her 'give-'em-hell' attitude and not giving two shits about anything else. No matter what anyone said, she knew exactly who she was and what she was capable of.

She smiled lightly when she heard her two teammates following behind here; they always ended up appeasing her in the end. Kushina smiled bright as she turned around and put her hands behind her head, "I bet I could eat more bowls than you Ichiro!"

"You really want to make this bet again?" He smirked as he shoved his hands into his front pockets "You threw up nearly half of your last mission paycheck behind the building just to beat me."

"I still won," she shot back with a glare and bright red cheeks.

"Can we enjoy lunch for once?" Kizashi asked with a sigh.

The team walked into the little restaurant and were greeted by Team 4. The blonde of the group, Inoichi Yamanaka, smirked at the red head and patted the seat beside him. "Hey Kushina-chan, wanna sit next to me?"

"No," she said flatly as she sat a seat away from him.

Ichiro took a seat on the other side of Kushina and Kizashi had to sit next to the Yamanaka. "How is being a huge man-whore working out for you Yamanaka?" Ichiro said with a glare. "Especially in your sausage fest of a team."

"Who the hell was talking to you Okino?" Inoichi shot back with a glare. He looked like most of the Yamanaka men in his family, long blonde hair up in a ponytail. He had green eyes and wore a tight purple shirt, black shorts, with blue sandals and his head band around his waist.

"Please," the dark haired boy with a dark hair pulled up into a tight ponytail that spiked up all around his head said with a groan. "Two seconds. Just give me that." He wore a fishnet shirt with a tan vest with a high collar over it and black pants; along with regular sandals and his head band around his right arm. Shikaku Nara began to pull on his small silver hoop earrings and slammed his head against the counter. "Take me now…please."

The other male of the group, Choza Akimichi, only continued to eat since it was all such a familiar sight that he didn't even need to look over anymore. He wore a long sleeved dark blue shirt with a metal chest plate on over with long brown leather straps, blue jonin styled pants, blue sandals, and his head band around his forehead to hold back a mess of red hair. He had purple tattoos on his face one on each side. Something he and Tsume liked to brag about since even at their age they are cooler than their peers.

"Hello little genin," the owner of the shop said with a smile as his son was busy working on the noodles. "What will it be today?"

"I want pork miso ramen!" Kushina said with a raise of her hand and a bright smile.

"Anything spicy," Ichiro said with a wave of his hand.

"Just miso ramen." Kizashi said with a kind smile.

"Seafood in mine," Shikaku said lightly, not even bothering to lift up his head.

"Pork ramen," Inoichi said as he propped his elbows on the table and shrugged.

"Come on Ichiruka," the older man said with a smile. "Don't keep these hungry shinobi waiting."

The younger man began to grumble under his breath as he began to work faster and become more and more worried looking. The older man only laughed and began to help along with him.

(Line Break)

Three shinobi stood all in a circle, each keeping an eye on the other two. It was a usual scene since the team just liked to spar with one another at all hours. Two males who somewhat got along and one female who was kind on the outside and a fire ball on the inside. They were all nearly melting under the hot sun, but no one made a move to call it quits just yet.

"Okay Namikaze," the number one rookie of the year (tied with his arch rival, Hiashi Hyuga) Fugaku Uchiha said as he starred down the blonde haired boy. "I called match, who decided rules?" He had inky black hair that was mostly flat against his head with bangs framing his face, but a few pieces spiked up in the back; a genetic curse that was prevalent in his father, who had very spiked up hair in the back that made it look like a hen's behind. He was rather pale, but that was also known in his clan, and he had dark black eyes and a rather cold expression at most times. He wore a black long sleeved shirt that had the Uchiha fan symbol on the back, grey shorts, with his forearms wrapped in bandages, blue sandals, and his headband around his forehead.

"I think Endo-san has yet to call the rules." The blonde with bright blue eyes full of hope and love said with a smile. Minato Namikaze was known as 'most likely to never make past chunin' at the academy, but the boy had high hopes for being the next Hokage. He didn't even hope, he knew that he was going to become the next Hokage, and he was ready to do anything for it. He wore a fishnet shirt with a grey jacket with black accents over it, black pants, white tape wrapped around from his ankles to his mid-calf (and going over his pants), blue sandals, and his head band around his forehead. His blonde hair was wild and a few pieces came down and framed his tan face.

"Oh..." the kunoichi said with a light smile and warm brown eyes. "I guess I could choose." Mebuki Endo was not from a well-known shinobi family like her teammates, but she never let that get in her way. She took pride in her utter brilliance that made her the best candidate to plan out missions for her teammates. She had long pink hair that was held back in a loose braid with a bright red ribbon tying off the end. She wore a long red dress that stopped at her knees and had long sleeves that nearly covered her gloved hands. She wore long fishnet leggings and black sandals with her head band being used like a normal head band to hold back her hair and allowed her bangs to cover the sides of her face.

"How about," she mused as she slid into an offensive position, "no genjutsu."

"How about we also tie my hands behind my back while we are at it," Fugaku scoffed as he pulled out two three-pronged kunais.

"Are you offering?" Minato said with a light laugh.

"Shut up."

And then the sparring ensued.

Two chunin, in basic uniform, watched from the distance, always looking over the group since the genin's sensei was always worried about how her team would seriously get hurt and have no one to turn to. It was something they took on since they went on a lot of missions with the woman and they rather liked her.

"I've got one hundred on the Endo girl," the one girl said as she placed down a little coin purse on the branch that was between the two. She had long brown hair that was pulled up in a bun with two senbon through it. She had dark green eyes and light colored skin and was fairly thin.

"Two hundred on the Uchiha." The male said with a smirk as he placed down his own bet. He had spikey white hair and dark brown eyes. He had giant scrolls on his back and hidden all over his body. Weapon summoning was his family's specialty.

"You always bet on him," she scoffed and leaned back against the tree trunk. "One day, he's going to get his ass kicked and I'm going to win big."

"Does it really matter on who wins and how much I bet," he laughed lightly as he held out his hand to her. "I end up spending on you anyway."

"That's right," she said with a smile as she took his hand and gave it a light squeeze. She looked over and smiled at him. "I love you Daisuke."

He shrugged and smiled back with a laugh, "I love you too Natsuki." They both sat back and watched the fight, quietly trying to cheer on their bets so that the genin didn't know they were there.

(Line Break)

At the academy, two female students who had become the best of friends sat outside while the other children played and watched the group of Sunagakure shinobi walked around the Kazekage's family who were visiting Konohagakure for a festival that was coming up. They were rather bored with their day and were just trying to make it through their last year so they could become shinobi like the class before them.

"I swear Hanayo!" the girl with long black hair said with a glare. "The second I become a kunoichi, no more of these pansy ass days of practicing or lame as hell missions!" She yelled as she balled up her hands into tight fists. She had onyx eyes set in a hard glare. She wore a green top with a black shirt and tights underneath, along with blue sandals. Her hair was held back by a bright yellow band so none of it got in her face.

"That's nice," she said softly as she propped her elbows on her knees and watched the large group communicate. "Maybe they came to sign a new treaty with Konohagakure Yoshino," she looked over to the girl with a light smile. She had platinum blonde hair that was cut boyishly short and had light sky blue eyes. She wore a green long sleeved shirt and dark blue shorts with her legs wrapped up with white tape.

"Who cares," the girl scoffed as she leaned back. "I don't want some damn treaty with a nation that thought it would be a good idea to live in a desert." Yoshino Ishida stood up and stretched her back and put her hands on her hips. "How about we just walk over there and see what this Kazekage is all about?"

"That girl is going to start a war," Hanayo Nakano muttered under her breath as she followed Yoshino over to the large group.

The Kazekage and his wife paid no attention to the two genin that walked up to them. Their guards merely gave them a glance. But the only child of the Kage gave the two younger girls his full attention; he, being three to four years older than them. Not that he liked children, but there was a small part of him that liked to at least see that they get a proper education about the world around them. He stood tall in black long sleeved shirt, pants, and sandals. He had messy dark auburn hair and dark colored eyes. Sabaku no Tadashi crossed his arms over his chest as the two girls stood before him. "Can I help you?" His voice was deep and almost rough.

"Yeah," Yoshino put her hands on her hips and looked at his with suspicion "Why would the Kazekage leave his village just for some stupid festival? What kind of country is left without their leader?"

"That is why each Kazekage has two elder councilmen to watch over in case of a sudden departure or death." He said dully as he looked between the two girls. "Our councilmen knew well enough of the Kazekage's leave for Konohagakure and will be able to keep the village from crashing and burning for at least a week." He smirked as the dark haired girl huffed and looked to pout.

"It," the blonde quickly came forward and bowed to him, "it is an honor to have you visit out village, son of the Kazekage." She said and then nudged Yoshino in the leg. The girl sighed and bowed forward quickly. They both stood straight again. "We hope you enjoy your stay and the festival."

"Thank you," he bowed back, "it is nice to see that this village teaches you proper respect to nobility."

"The nobility can suck it!" Yoshino said with a laugh. Hanayo paled and looked like death was right in front of her. And Tadashi couldn't help but laugh along with her. He liked her spunk; sure, there was a part of him that would come to hate it, but as a friend, she would be good company. "I was only nice since Hana here was nice to you."

"Well," he said and shooed them away, "best you two get back to your parents or caretakers."

"We were just at the academy," Hanayo said as she took Yoshino's hand. "Thank you for your time."

"But I don't want to go back," the girl cried out as she was being dragged away. Tadashi sighed and turned back to his parents, who decided that it was best to see the Hokage before the sun set. He turned back and watched the two girls be welcomed back by their teacher. He only sighed and followed off after his parents. It was not going to be a fun night or festival…unless Karura came like she said she would.

And hopefully without her annoying brother.

Hanayo and Yoshino sat through the rest of class without much concern for what was going on, since Yoshino was too excited to get to her favorite restaurant to visit her two favorite non shinobi. Yoshino was not a very big fan of her teammates since she thought them to be stuck up losers who were too concerned over following the rules and what not. Not to mention that she liked to show off how much to show off her shinobi skills to their two companions.

Once classes were let out for the day, Hanayo was quick to follow after her friend. And once they got to the restaurant, they went over to the same table the four always sat since the one of their friends was the owner's daughter.

"Akiko-chan!" Yoshino smiled brightly as she slid into the booth beside the brown haired girl that was their age. Her brown hair reached down to her back. She had light skin and big brown eyes. She was wearing a flower sun dress and brown sandals. Her body frame was a little chubby but she was reassured by her friends that she was adorable and able to get any man she wanted.

"Hello." Akiko gave as she began to put the cooked beef on plates for everyone.

"And it's great to see you Eiko." Hanayo nodded as she sat beside her.

Eiko was another civilian girl who had a lithe frame and long pitch black hair held back in a braid. She had big onyx eyes and wore a plain green and white yukata with wooden sandals. She was rather quiet and enjoyed listening more to talking. She carefully poured tea for everyone. Her mother and grandmother were already starting her teachings on how to be a good wife and mother, and her father was trying to have her take over the little medicine shop that the family owned.

"You'll never guess who I talked to today." Yoshino said with a bright smile and then shoved a piece of meat into her mouth.

"The son of the Kazekage?" Akiko said with a smile as the girl's mouth dropped open. "Please Yoshino," Akiko giggled as she closed the girl's mouth for her. "You may be a shinobi, but you are also a young lady." She sat back and carefully ate her serving.

"There is no way that you would have been able to guess that well." Yoshino shut back with a glare.

"I saw it stupid," Akiko said with a laugh. "I was shopping with my mother for dinner and I saw you nearly start war with Sunagakure."

"I was not going to start war."

"Thanks to me stopping you," Hanayo said with a smile. Hanayo and Akiko laughed as Yoshino pouted.

"Come on guys." She pleaded. "Eiko, you believe me right? I'm not some kind of idiot." Eiko looked at her, smiled and then went back to eating so that she wouldn't have to answer that question that she was sure Yoshino wouldn't want the answer too. Yoshino gapped at the three. "You guys are asses."

"Language Ishida," Akiko's mother said from behind the serving counter. "Or I'll have your mother wash that mouth out with soap."

"Sorry," she said and bowed in her direction.

The four decided to drop the subject. The two listened as Hanayo and Yoshino talked about lessons, test, and trainings that the other two could help with if they wanted. And even offered to show them a few of the moves; everyone should have some idea of how to fight. It was a pleasant day.

For all these young shinobi.

The Clans Women

It was scandalous to say the least; every women in the room would faint and all the men would look away in shame at the site. It was nearly unheard of to be so…peasant looking. Especially on the location of this even and who was at this little friendly get-together. Yes, their parents would be shamed and their councils would surely throw them into the street if they ever found out what they were doing. But that was what made it all the better to do. Telling them no was like inviting them to do something even worse. Which is exactly what had happened. They were told to stay in, stay silent, be responsible, and be careful with their expensive kimonos. Which, by the way, were all as folded best they could on some rocks a bit away from the lake's edge. They were smart, well-trained, mannered, and the 'everything' that their parents wanted them to be; but they refused to be just that.

Really though, what did they really expect of seventeen to nineteen year-olds?

"I swear to Kami, Tadashi," Karura yelled down to the auburn haired male who was the eldest of the group. She stood at the top of a largest boulder they could climb on to and wore nothing but her undergarments and under clothes: regular bra and underwear, but she also wore small and tight black shorts, and black tube top like shirt. All the girls wore that since it was very common for them to wear under kimonos. Since, most of them had training in combat, but couldn't go fighting in kimonos they were naked under. The males were in their usual boxer shorts. She laughed as he looked up at her with a smirk, "You try to take off my clothes again, and my brother will knock you out."

"Just jump," he shot back as he wadded in the water.

The night was still so young and no one was in a hurry to get back home.

Just a few hours earlier, these children of noble status and houses were sitting behind their passive aggressive parents trying to force peace, trade, and even training on the others. All held in the biggest nations, Konohagakure. And three heirs were left to…entertain the others.

It was one of the smartest moves anyone had made all day.

"Ne….Fugaku-kun," Mikoto Kishikawa whined as she had yet to get into the water. "It's so cold…and that water is filthy. You could get sick!"

"No one is making you come in Mikoto-chan," Fugaku said with a scoff as he climbed up to where Karura once was. "You can just stand there nearly naked."

"Everyone is nearly naked." She said back with a blush and a glare.

"Not the pansy duo!" Katsuya Matsuno yelled back from her spot in Hizashi's arms as they treaded water. She laughed as she pulled up her long brown hair back into a messy bun as her onyx eyes shined with mischief. She was perfect match for the rebellious Hyuga son.

Hiashi just sighed and shook his head as he sat beside Hinako Hiroshi, who blushed red as she wore Hiashi's long green robe around herself since she was embarrassed to be uncovered like that. Especially in front of the cold and unreadable Hiashi Hyuga. "Keep her silent brother," Hiashi said as he was only in his boxers and lied back in the grass on the warm summer night. "Such a vocabulary should not belong to a Lady."

"Pansy ass bitch!" She called out again and Hiashi closed his eyes, not at all bothered by it. He took in a deep breath and let it out as he felt someone eying him. He opened one eye and caught the youngest Hiroshi looking at him. When she glanced and made eye contact, she blushed red and quickly looked away. "I will happily walk you back to the manor Hiroshi-san. You do not need to appease such behavior for our sakes."

"It's…It's not that," she said lightly as she smiled and glanced back at him again. "You…You looked so peaceful."

"It is not that rare of a site."

Hinako laughed lightly since Hiashi looked so offended by the notion. She didn't think he ever relaxed, and was amazed by it when he was. "You cannot blame me for not knowing. Every time we meet…you have the same look on your face." She laughed lightly when he seemed to pout even more. Hinako leaned up against his side and smiled up at him. "Like right now…you make that face."

"I do not make a face," he looked back down at her and they stared at one another. "No one likes a liar Hiroshi-san."

Hinako blushed pink and frowned with her bottom lip pointing out. "I'm not a liar….Hiashi-kun," she said sadly and Hiashi looked away with a blush and frown. He muttered under his breath as she laid her head against his shoulder and cuddled closer to him. "Kyo-aniki won't like how mean you are to me."

"Your brother is so protective of you," he scoffed and glanced back at her. "We'll just have to run away together." He smirked as she turned a light pink.

"He would still find us," she laughed lightly and Hiashi chuckled. He glanced at her and she was pulling his coat closer around her. He pulled at the headband that was wrapped around his neck…and looked back out to the others. They duo were the last thing on the other's minds. "I'm surprised that he hasn't found us yet."

"We'll give him a little longer," he said as he lightly reached over and placed his hand over hers. She looked down and then back up at him, but Hiashi kept forward and his emotionless stare as his cheeks were a light pink. "He just knows how precious you are." He glanced back but quickly regretted it when he saw her sweet smile and pink cheeks. He sighed, "You look ridiculous." He said as she moved closer and put his arm around her shoulders. She wouldn't say anything since Hiashi didn't say anything.

It was a nice silent communication between the two. Hinako knew he was only like that, since he had no real idea on how to court her properly. She was surprised that he was even trying since their families already deemed the two would be married, no matter what either of them had to say about it. Hinako could remember it. The cool spring day she and her family had come to Konohagakure for another family event. Her brother was the first to reject to such a notion. That earned him punishment when the family went back home. Her father was hesitant when Hozu Hyuga had held out the contract before him. They had been talking about it before, but the actual agreement was something different. Hinako would leave her home country and family for the Hyuga family. She would take the name and become a citizen of Konoha. She and Hiashi had spoken a few times, but it was all casual light talk or political. She had no real idea on who he was other than the Hyuga heir. She just assumed he was like most of the family and he sure acted like most of the family. Hinako was silent though, she kept calm and allowed her father to sign her marriage away.

She went out to the garden. She just needed a fresh breath of air and then she would be ready to go back in. She would have to say goodbye to her new family and feature husband. Once Hiashi turned twenty, he would take his spot as head of the clan and they would be married soon after.

She didn't even notice when he walked out to her. He was quiet and he didn't bother her as he stood beside her. She glanced over to him and bowed her head. She didn't say much, but she asked him how he was and he gave back a short answer. Hinako poked her forefingers together as she tried to stutter out that she was excited about how she would be able to come back to Konohagakure. He didn't respond much, but he cleared his throat and spoke as he held the head band around his neck. He talked about how he would happily give her a tour and that he knew great places to eat. She blushed harder when he brought up the marriage. He looked to her and Hinako shyly looked his way. He bowed and promised to never rush her or make her feel uncomfortable about it. He stood back up and nodded. He then went back inside, not bothering to wait for her.

Her next visit, her room had flowers on the night stand and an invitation to go out to a carnival in the next town over.

"Look at them," Mikoto gushed as she sat on a rock by the lake side, ringing out her long black hair. "They are going to have such beautiful children together." She flushed and giggled at the idea.

Fugaku scoffed as he sat beside her. "They need powerful children Mikoto. They are a clan not a pageant."

"What if our first son can marry their first daughter?" She asked and looked to him with big eyes and a big smile. "Oh we can watch them grow up and fall in love."

"Never would a sully my bloodline with Hyuga blood," he said with a frown as she laughed. "That is why you are marrying me," he smirked when she blushed, "you would make the Uchiha's better."

"More like I'm the only woman who can stand your attitude," she said lightly with a smile as he just rolled his eyes and pulled her into his lap. She laughed as he laid his head on her shoulder and held her tight. "Fugaku," she said lightly, "why did your family agree to let you marry me?" Her voice was soft and sweet as she ran her fingers through his hair. It was a very serious question. Mikoto's clan was so small and the Uchiha clan would not gain anything much. An alliance with her family and their lands they ruled in Iwagakure, which wasn't very impressive. The only thing she could think of was that her family was blessed with bearing more warrior men. She was the one girl in four children.

"Because I refused to marry anyone but you." He said lightly against her skin and gave her a light kiss. She smiled and kissed the top of his head. "Why did you agree to marry me?"

"So I can name my first son Itachi," she said and he only laughed. For some reason, Mikoto loved that name more than any other. And she had tried to get her younger brother to be named Itachi, but her parents told her it was a stupid name. And then, Fugaku asked her to marry him after he was given his title as Clan Leader. She had through it more of a joke than anything, so she offered to agree, but only if their first son could be Itachi. And when he agreed to her terms, he took her hand and slid a ring on her finger. After waking up from fainting, she realized that she had actually agreed to marry Fugaku Uchiha, and then said that she was happily tricked into marrying him. Fugaku also tells everyone that he tricked her.

"Just imagine, our little Itachi and the little Hyuga heiress falling in love. I bet he'll be as good as courting as you."

"I guess I'll have a Hyuga as a daughter-in-law then…he'll be far too suave for her to say no."

They both laughed and then shared a light kiss.

"I don't want to go back to Suna," Karura said as she and Tadashi had yet to get out of the water. "It's so pretty and green here…and I don't have to hide inside." She lied back on the water's surface and took in a deep breath. "Why can't we just stay here?"

"Snow." Tadashi said with a grunt. He and his family vowed to never come back in the winter. It was a cold and unforgiving hell in Konohagakure. "Also…How can I become Kazekage from here? This country…" he glared, "it's been getting far too large and powerful for my liking."

"Don't worry," she said, "no one is looking to take over Sunagakure anytime soon." She laughed as he looked to her with a frown. "What?"

"I should have you punished for being such a traitor. Speaking so badly of our home," he smirked as she held back more laughs and swam back to shore with him following. "Into the darkest prison…chained to the wall." He climbed out as she was flushed a light pink as she was tempting him into a chase. "See who you're really loyal to through….intense interrogation."

"I'll never talk," she teased and they were at a stand-off. "You won't break me," she went to run off into the forest but she yelped when he was already behind her and wrapped his arms around her. "I hate it when you do that." She tried to pry away but he only took them both to the ground, with her on top of him. "Let me go you pervert."

"Now Karura," he scolded, "a Lady should not speak like that."

"And a Lord should not touch a Lady he is not married to like this." She shot back with a smirk as he sat up, bringing her up with him. "Now you will have to face serious consequence for your crimes."

Tadashi leaned in and whispered in her ear, "To touch you like this…would be worth any sentence they give me." He then gave her a hard kiss on the mouth and she happily responded. "It's fucking freezing," he said after.

"You are such a mood killer," she rolled her eyes and cuddled against him. "But you are right…it gets too cold here." She placed her head on his shoulder and sighed. "When we get back, we should finally get that room cleaned out. My mother has a crib all ready."

"Karura," he sighed, "we are not having a baby anytime soon. I still need to wait for the old man to finally let go of his title."

"It is best to be ready…all it takes is one night."

"Or one morning," he said back with a smirk.

"Or one time on the desk," she added with a laugh as he chuckled and kissed her temple. "I'm going to freeze out here." She stood and pulled him up to his feet, "We're going back," she called out.

"Finally," Hiashi sighed as he stood and helped Hinako to her feet. He quickly picked her up and she lied against him, sleep nearly taking her. He looked to Hizashi, who was lying in the grass with Katsuya. "Brother," he said, "will you be home late? I will leave the back door open." He added.

"Yeah," Hizashi waved him away. "Don't forget to grab our kimonos. Grandmother will skin us if we forget another pair." Hiashi nodded and motioned over to Fugaku to do it; the man grunted but did it anyway with Mikoto helping. Hizashi looked over to Katsuya and smiled at her. She looked over at him and raised a brow. "Gosh you are pretty."

"I know that. I am way too pretty for you," she said with a laugh and they both got up and decided to go to their favorite spot. It was a ways from the lake and gave a good view of the city. "We should really talk about…you know…" she said lightly.

"Or…" he said with a nervous smile. "We can ignore the issue until we really have to deal with it."

"Are you really that afraid of what he is going to say?"

"Have you met my father?" Hizashi looked at her with a frown. "What we are doing is working-"

"You would rather be under your father's thumb than be a man?" She shot back as they began to walk up a hill.

"I get to marry you, Katsuya," he stopped and looked up at her. "I get to be happy for the rest of my life because I know you will be there for me. If I leave, if I run away from my clan, I lose you."

"I will go with you," she walked back down to him and took his hands. "We can run far. We can make it."

"Barely," he said. "I have to hide my eyes and there is not much a blind man can do. We can barely make it. But as a Branch member, we can raise a family."

"So you rather suffer, so we can have a family?" She asked like he was the craziest man in the world. Hizashi nodded and she laughed and put her arms around him. He was shocked when he was smothered in kisses from the woman and it was so much that he fell back. "I love you so much." She finally said and looked down at him. "No matter what we do. We are going to make things better. Your brother…he may be an asshole, but he's the nicest one."

"He is an asshole," he said with a smile and they two laughed and smiled at one another. "But I trust him." He picked her up and spun her around. "Come on…we should get back before your little tattle-tell sister sees we are gone."

"Fine," she said as she got out of his home and took his hand. "We should still talk though," she said, "we are going to have to talk about where we will live on the manor. We need a spot with a nice room for the baby."

"Slow down Katsuya," he laughed lightly as they walked back. "We are not even married yet."

"Fine," she said with a huff. "But we will talk about it too."

"Whatever you say," he said with a smile.

The night was quiet.

When They Had To Work Together

"No."

The two men said as they glared at one another. Even at the age of fourteen, their clan's rivalry was embedded in their blood as if they lived for centuries. They crossed their arm over their chests and refused to look at one another as their Hokage seemed to be keeping back the need to groan and start drinking again. The two glanced at one another and then glared and looked to their Hokage; they wanted him to fix this little mix up. Two clan heirs. Two boys that tried to be men faster than need be. Two asshats.

The Third Hokage took a deep breath and put on his best smiles. "This is not really a decision that you two are able to make." He stood and walked over to them and handed the scroll that they had denied to take. "You both were picked to do this because you both are the most qualified."

"For a mission of this nature, you only really need one of us," Fugaku said with a glare pointed to Hiashi. "This is a mission of diplomacy not scaring the shit out of our potential allies-"

"Coming for our red eyed copycat clansman." Hiashi shot back with a growl and the two began to glare at one another. "Diplomacy from the Hyuga Clan made this country while the Uchiha Clan was busy trying to keep their own members from war with one another."

"Shut your dirty whore mouth!"

"Such vulgarity is so expected from some bastard clan!"

The Hokage walked and stood behind the boys and held them apart by the backs of their shirts. "Enough. Children do not get to go on missions and I will find adults to do it." He threatened and the two went silent. "Uchiha, Hyuga, and all the other clans are able make this country great by working together and I expect you two to do the same. Shame upon you both…such relations between your clans should be revered. True allies within a country is better than any other alliance outside of it. Konohagakure cannot stand if we feud."

"Sorry Hokage-dana," the two said as the Hokage let them go and went back to his desk.

"You two will be leaving in the morning." The Hokage explained as he sat down slowly. "I expect to receive good news when you both get back." He looked at them with seriousness. "Politics aside, I am sending you both because your fathers will be the political distractions and you two will scout our allies and their shinobi. No matter what matters your fathers' get into, you are shinobi first. Heirs second. Until you both run your clans, you are still my shinobi."

"Understood," they both said and were then dismissed.

Hiashi Hyuga and Fugaku Uchiha walked out of the Hokage Tower and stood in the middle of the street, staring at one another. "We both agreed," Fugaku began, "we will scout only the shinobi of our allies and bring back reports on what we have to face if these talks go sour."

"Then we both agree that we will not go off running to try and best the other in negotiations…." Hiashi said and then glared at him. "Since last I recalled you are still a little show off prick."

"Piss off Hyuga," Fugaku shot back and turned away. "Just do not hold me back."

Hiashi just scoffed and walked off, back to his home where he could complain about the Uchiha heir with his faithful and great listener brother.

"Hey Hyuga!"

Hiashi stopped dead in his tracks as his face flushed a dark red and his body went rigid. He watched as the red head girl walked up behind him and came in front of him with a big smile on her face. She was always nothing but smiles and sunshine and Hiashi felt his heart flutter. He gave a light quirk of his lips. "Hello…Uzumaki-san." He gave a light bow and blushed when she laughed lightly. He began to fiddle with the headband around his neck.

"I heard that you and the Uchiha are going on this big mission to talk to other noble people." She asked as she stood before him and placed her hands behind her back, "Sounds pretty boring if you ask me."

"Well, most things that involve politics are very boring, especially with the Uchihas and my father," he said lightly as he glanced at her but never make eye contact. His cheeks were still burning a light pink. "But, I must do my part for this mission."

"When are you guys leaving?"

"In the morning," he said as he finally took a deep breath and looked up at her. She smiled at him and he couldn't help but give an awkward smile back. "Was there something y-you needed from m-me?"

"Ah no," she waved it off with a laugh. "I just saw you and thought we could talk," she shrugged and began to walk past him.

"Hungry?!" He quickly asked with a sudden boost of confidence and probably stupidity. He cleared his throat as Kushina looked at him with a confused look. He stood stoic again with a blush on his cheeks. "Would you like to grab something to eat? I am hungry."

"Uh I'm always hungry!" She said with a bright smile and grabbed his hand. "If you're buying we're going to the ramen shop!" She dragged him to her favorite shop and everyone took a moment to enjoy the sight of the Hiashi Hyuga, beet red with a goofy smile on his face as the pretty Uzumaki girl smiled brightly. It was a rare site to find in the village, but when it came around it was something that made the Hyuga far more…human than anyone really thought him to be. "So Hyuga," she said as they walked side by side, her hands still behind her head. "Why is the Hokage sending you and the Uchiha?"

"He sees it best that we both try to work together since, by are placement within the ranks, we may advance much quicker and forced to work together once chunin and jonin." He said with a sigh as he messed with the headband around his neck; looking at her would cause him to blush even deeper and he worried that his nosy team would see and hold it against him. Hiashi glanced to Kushina and smiled lightly when she looked back, "Some days… I rather not be the heir to a clan."

"Are you kidding me," she smiled brightly at him as they came to a stop by the ramen shop. "Being so powerful and affecting all the lives of your family? Think off all the great things you can do, the places you can go, the people you can meet by just being a Hyuga, let alone being the heir to the clan." She sighed dramatically and smiled, "That sounds like a dream."

"Would…would you even want to be a part of a family like that? So…quiet…" he watched as she thought about it and Hiashi blushed a dark red. He had always wondered what it would be like to have Kushina Uzumaki around the manor as his wife. Not something he liked to admit that he thought about often. Hiashi could see the horrid look in the councils faces when the bright red headed woman would call out his conservative family members on their oppressive ways. How she would laugh and bring something so bright to his home?

"Well…I would like the power…but me? Quiet and forced into a set of rules that would…make me not me?" She looked at him with a sad smile, "I do not know how you and your brother can put up with stuff like that? Isn't it hard to just be yourself when everyone wants you to be something else?" Kushina giggled lightly as Hiashi just looked at her with wide eyes and a frown, "You look kinda cute Hyuga, might make me blush." She grabbed his hand and pulled him into the ramen shop. "Food will help you think better."

Hiashi blushed as he sat beside her, glancing to the man that was behind the counter with his son, who looked to be struggling with keeping up with his father. The man looked to Hiashi and raised a brow but he then looked to Kushina and smirked. He knew the girl to come in all the time, but the Hyuga? Only one thing could bring a Hyuga to his shop, and it was usually a love interest. Hiashi only huffed and placed down enough for two bowls. Kushina was quick to order and Hiashi just got the same. He was not a fan of ramen, but if she liked it, he could live with it. His mind still lingered on what she said; how could he trap her into a life like that. Not like Hiashi ever thought that Kushina would ever marry him, let alone find out that he actually liked her. But what if she did? He would feel awful…forcing her to conform. He would snuff out her bright light.

"Good thing you would not have to deal with something like that," he said lightly as he folded his hands on his lap. She looked at him and he only glanced at her and smirked. "Clan men were taught to pick a submissive wife. Not a burst of flames," he chuckled lightly as she smiled brightly at him.

"For sure," she laughed lightly as the bowls were put out in front of them. "Thanks for the lunch Hyuga."

"Thank you for the company, Uzumaki."

(Line Break)

Fugaku Uchiha was not amused when he walked up to the gates of Konohagakure; since the Hyuga stood there with his older cousins. But what irked him was that his father, Reiji Uchiha, and the Hyuga's father were seated in a carriage and that meant the two were forced to walk. It was like his father to make him suffer but at least the Hyuga heir was given the same fate. He walked up to the group and sneered when Hiashi looked to him and then rolled his eyes. "What?"

"Calm your temper Uchiha," Hiashi said with a scoff as he looked back to his cousin. "Thank you," he bowed and the male bowed back and walked off without sparing the Uchiha a glance. "You will take the right, I the left."

"And why are you handing out orders to me?" Fugaku shot back as he crossed his arms over his chest.

"Would you rather have the left," he offered sarcastically. "My father rides on the left, yours on the right. I thought we would rather stay as separated as possible." He said as he leaned against the carriage.

"Fine," Fugaku scoffed and walked over to his side.

"Hey Uchiha-san!" Both boys looked back and sweat dropped when they saw their teammates. They ran up to the two as their sensei's stayed back. Jiraya shot a look over to Tomo, she glanced at him and blushed and looked back to facing forward. "I hope we are not holding you both up," Mebuki said with a smile as she and Minato stood before Fugaku. "Here," she held out a small first aid kit, "just in case anything happens."

"And this should help too," Minato held out a small package of solider pills. "Jiraya-sensei said not to eat to many at once."

"I know," Fugaku said. "Thank you both."

"Can't believe that they want to send you to do something diplomatic," Tsume laughed as she punched Hiashi's shoulder. "The might as well send a stump in your place."

"Be kind Tsume," Shibi said as he fixed his glasses and held out a small jar of tracking beetles. "They should come in handy. They can track you and Uchiha-san."

"And who trained them to do that?" Hiashi asked as a chill ran up his spine at the thought that Shibi planted a few on him at one point.

"I have a few for about every person of interest." He said calmly, "The way Tsume gets lots so easily, it is best that I keep them handy."

"I walk away for ten minutes and you guys think that I'm lost in the forest." She groaned as her cheeks were a light pink. "But you come back safe, okay?" She looked to Hiashi and smiled lightly. "I do not have the patience to wait for you to get better in a hospital." He only nodded and the two said their goodbyes once the man up front called that they were ready to go. The two teams stayed back and waved goodbye as the two walked off. Hiashi tried not to look back or he was sure that he would have to look at the foolishly crying face of Tsume. It was something about how she saw them all as a pack, and a pack should never separate. He shook his head and sighed lightly.

"I will be back…idiot." He whispered under his breath and smirked; he knew that she had caught it.

The walking was rather dull and the sounds of the forest were becoming rather numbing on the mind. Hiashi may have been the son of a rather cynical and prudent clan, but he was bored out of his mind. He began to hum just to give his mind something to linger on. Every once in a while he would activate his Byakugan to take a look around the surrounding area in hopes that maybe he could get some action.

But there was never anything there.

"Hey Hyuga," Fugaku said and Hiashi sighed. He knew that voice; the Uchiha wanted to fight. Hiashi had no idea what was up with the Uchiha clan with being so…annoying. Always so abrasive and willing to fight anything that moves if they get the chance. They had known each other since they were little and grew up learning that they were nice in public and acted natural in solitude. But the boys both knew that their father's would not break up a fight, they may actually encourage it. "Hyuga."

"What?" Hiashi said with a groan as he crossed his arms over his chest.

"I was a bit surprised that Uzumaki-san didn't come off to bid you a farewell. After your lovely lunch date, you both had the other day." Fugaku said with a smirk and laughed lightly when he could feel the anger from the other side. "Did she finally wise up and discover that you are an uptight know it all?"

"Did you follow me around in your free time Uchiha?" Hiashi shot back with a glare. He sneered as the other one scoffed. "I suggest that you get a better social life."

"I was just passing by with my sensei…you both looked rather close."

"The Uzumaki and I share a very professional relation and we were just having lunch. Nothing more and nothing less."

"Well, that is good," Fugaku said lightly. "You are no good for Uzumaki-san."

"Excuse me?" Hiashi shot back, now in full glare mode. "You want to repeat that you spoiled brat?!"

"You heard me. You are no good for Uzumaki-san. She needs someone that will help her, not suffer from your overbearing life style and life draining family." Fugaku glared, "So keep away from her and forget your silly little crush."

"Come and make me Uchiha trash! I would like to see what she'll say to me when I take her to dinner while you're in the hospital!"

"Hiashi!" Hozu Hyuga said loudly that both boys jumped. "You will treat our company with the out most respect and watch that damn tone." He said with a low and serious tone and there was something in it that made both boys cringe.

"Yes Otou-san," Hiashi said lightly and he was surrounded by silence again. And it did nothing to ease the tension that now lingered between two seething boys that had to find the will to work together for this mission, or suffer the wrath of their fathers and Hokage.

Now, Hiashi was pissed…and Fugaku knew the can of worms that he had opened would not be good to either of them.

(Line Break)

The Hyuga and Uchiha Clan arrived as they always did, in low whispers and right on time. Never too early and never late. They were ushered into a grand manor to a large council room where many Lords sat with their heirs and or wives. Guards stood at every entrance and servant rushed about with heads dropped low to avoid eye contact with any passer-by. Hiashi was the first to take notice that there was only one daughter, and she was hidden behind a painted face and fan; it was odd since clan heads usually never brought daughters, they brought sons or close male relatives. It was to give the illusion of strong male ties; even if the Lord only had daughters. He kept to his father's side and when his father took his spot, Hiashi stood back against the wall behind him. He was one of the few that were not in formal wear. And it made the rest of the room very aware that some were not there to be quiet little heirs. But as he scanned the room, his focal point was always back on the young girl who sat off with her father. It was clever. Sure, it rose suspicion to bring in a daughter, but no Lord or young would dare say a word in fear to lose a chance to offend a potential ally and suitor. The Uchiha took notice but ignored the girl for most of the duration of them waiting.

And it was for a purpose (she was the most suspicious person in the room) but there was also the twisting of his gut. Hiashi slowly looked away and glanced out the opened doors that let in the light breeze od late spring. He felt a little flush. And that was something that no one in the room would be allowed to know, unless it would be of use to him.

"Lord Hyuga, Lord Uchiha," the man holding this little get together. Matsumo Hanashi, noble of the village and all around gambler. Hell, he was about as bad as Tsuyoshi, but he never used his own money. He was a man of bets and wagers that usually led to him watching other men fall apart. He was also one of the two lords outside of the Land of Waves to hold a high profit in fisherman and sea faring trade. So it meant that the rest of the clans that wanted in on had to kiss ass. "I hope that your travels were smooth. Such an honor that you two personally arrive from all the way out from your homelands."

"It would be foolish if we were not to come," Hozu said lightly as he bowed his head. "Uchiha-sama and I would never miss it."

Fugaku an Hiashi also came to terms a while ago that when their father's had to travel together anywhere, they would hate each other until they got to their destination. Then they became the closest friends and allies. Being the biggest clans from the Land of Fire with shinobi blood and a kekkei genkai made them a threat and a target. Hozu and Reiji learned from their fathers that they had a duty to protect their fellow man in arms since without the other, Konohagakure would weaken and put many lives at risk. Uchiha ran a government like police force that leant it services outside Konoha and the Fire Country to the highest bidders. Lords trying to hold power against rivals would always pay big for at least one sharingan user in their ranks. The Hyuga's on the other hand held great esteem for their shinobi and investments. Without the Hyuga's, Konoha may not have become the big village it was. The Hyugas usually worked with upholding trade and beings sure that good supplies got the country. Not to mention that other villages and nations would hire for bookkeeping and to help try and fix economies.

"You both flatter me," Matsumo said with a smirk and then looked to the two boys. "And you would bring your sons along. Must be a big day." Hiashi and Fugaku bowed and held back the need to sneer and frown. He was mocking them and they knew he didn't really like them; since they had beat the shit out of his sons during a 'casual' tournments that the lords would have in hopes to really just show off how much better they were. Not to mention to sell their own sons and daughters off to potential families. Hiashi and Fugaku knew that Matsumo blamed them for destroying a potential marriage between his eldest son and a pretty second daughter from the Waterfall village. "I hope that you two don't mind, but I would just like to let you both know that if you have to go," he laughed a little, "then go into the other eastern area and avoid the room at the end of the hall." He nodded and then nodded to the two lords. "Now I must greet the others before Lady Mitsumoto tries to trick my boy into marrying one of her homely girls." HE laughed a bit and walked off.

"Ass," Fugaku muttered as he crossed his arms over his chest. "What's the wager now?"

"Something that we all want is in that room," Reiji said lightly as he declined being offered a tobacco pipe. "I can only assume that it may be that little trade contract that he's been dangling in ever nobles face."

"No," Kozu said lightly as he glanced around the room at everyone. "Not everyone wants it. Out of everyone here…the biggest benefactors from such a trade would be Lord Yuro and myself. So…" he placed his hands on his lap. "What is the one thing that everyone wants in this room?"

"Too be the better of everyone in the room," Hiashi said slowly as he kneeled down beside his father. "So in that room is something to prove that one of us is better than the others."

"Specifically," Fugaku added with a smirk, "which heir is better than the others." He and Hiashi shared a glance and tried very hard not to growl while doing it. "How would we prove that?"

"I must use the rest room," Hiashi said lightly as he stood. "Excuse me," he bowed.

"Do not be late for the meeting," Hozu said blandly since he knew his son would never be late. Jn

Hiashi walked over to the bathrooms and saw at the end of the hall there sat a masked shinobi at the doors. He went into the bathroom without another thought. He escaped out the window and walked around to see that there were guards everywhere and they were brutish. He sent in a clone and it was quickly attacked without hesitation. He sent in another one fighting and the guards ganged up while the other made fast patrols. He walked back into the room and kneeled beside his father just as the meeting was going to start. His father placed his hand down on the floor with his palm facing up. Hiashi quickly began to tap in sequences. It's not about just getting something in the room. It's about getting into the room.

Then Hozu passed it to Reiji and then Reiji to Fugaku.

So the battle was set and by the tension between the heirs. Everyone else seemed to be figuring it out too.

"Thank you all for taking the time to come out to my humble village," Matsumo said as he stood at the head of the group. "I have gathered us here to not only work for the best of our nations, but to only make our alliance stronger to those that are threat to us and our countries." The room clapped lightly. He smiled, "Perfect." He sat down as a woman brought him tea. "Who would like to begin our meeting?"

"Kumogakure is still unsatisfied with the trade proposed by the Hyuga clan." The lord began and said lightly with a deep set frown. "We would like to readdress the contract."

"As we have said before," Hozu began lightly with a calm and even voice. "We have given you plenty of leeway on the matter of your trade and I have greatly restricted the trade that I could send to your country, by your request." He glanced over to them and spoke a bit harder. "And the last time you came close to my village, your shinobi have tried to take precious documents and information from my own home." He looked away from him, "So no, we will not readdress it and that is the end."

"You are not going to talk your way out of-" the lord was cut off by a ringing bell. Matsumo smiled lightly but had a hard glare in his eyes. "Very well," the man seethed.

Matsumo looked over to the odd duo of a Lord and his daughter, "My friend, I knew that you came with very urgent news and I would not want you to be ignored." That got the rooms attention. Matsumo never made friends. Only allies and to call someone as so is rare. And he was the worst and pretending in the name of putting on a show. So if this man was his friend, by hell they were friends.

"Thank you kindly," the lord nodded to him with a kind smile. He looked out to the others and bowed his head lightly to them. "I am Tenhai Hiroshi, humble man, and gracious to have met you all today."

"Why is this your first meeting with us, Hiroshi," a man said as the maid poured him another serving of sake. The others were never happy to see him, but the man always asked what everyone was thinking and said what had to be said. "Such a good friend of Hanashi, but yet I have never seen you at any of his other little gatherings." He laughed lightly and drank.

"Lord Hanashi has invited me to so many gatherings sir," he said with that smile still on his face, "maybe the sake was more interesting than noticing me."

There was a quiet laugh and Hiashi was quick to catch the very girlish giggle from behind a fan. The man in question only grunted. "Do you think me a fool?" He glared. "And what is this pressing matter that you have anyway, hm? I hope it is something more than just your simple mockery in the face of many lords that have business to attend to."

"I will be quick then," Tenhai said and cleared his throat. Finally, he stopped smiling. "My village is the moon village, and through our own shinobi and intelligence, we have caught wind of The Fire Countries largest threat." He pulled out the scroll and handed it over to Hozu and Reiji. "The young man…Orochimaru?"

"Where is he," Reiji asked with a deep glare. "You must some idea to his location."

"Shinobi have guessed somewhere near Iwa or Oto." He said lightly.

"I mean no offense," an elderly man said lightly as he held his eldest son hand, "but how are we to be sure? I would like nothing more than to rid a man of such evil from the world, but we do not know you my Lord, or your shinobi, and what you have to lose or gain."

"We all will gain from having that man behind bars, what we could lose is great allies if we allow the Land of Fire to be attacked by a vile man that does not know the natural boundaries of this world." Tenhai said sternly as he looked around the room. "If you do not trust me than trust, Lord Hanashi."

"We will take your claims into great priority," Matsumo said with a nod and then looked to Hozu and Reiji. "This indeed a matter close to you both. If you would like to continue the conversation…" he trailed off and left it to them to decide whether to agree or disagree.

"We will better introduce ourselves," Reiji said as he glanced lightly to the pale eyed man. "For a relation between our families will provide for all involved."

"Oh how interesting," another Lord and Lady laugh lightly. The most hated of the group but yet, like all enemies, the two held great farming land in Kusogakure. So no one could actually get rid of them without causing a havoc for trade and merchant business. "Am I seeing the alliance of Konoha and Tsuki? We cannot let that happen can we?" She looked to her large husband, who only grunted and crossed his arms over his chest. "Lord Hiroshi, such a pretty daughter you have brought with you. Suitors must be crowding around the manor gates."

"My sweet flower is truly a beauty but we come from a land where the men are well behaved." He said and they all knew it was a large dig at the family, but no one dared laugh. "Hinako," he asked lightly, "have you been bothered by many suitors?"

"Oh yes," she spoke lightly and Hiashi quickly began to tap on the ground beside his father. "So many suitors that my guard has trouble keeping them all at bay."

Brother

"Oh my son, Tenzen, he would make such a perfect husband for you." The Lady from Kuso spoke up. "He is so calm and humble, and has been great at working with the local families to be sure they are taken care of first. Without them, we would not hold such power as we do."

"I do thank you kindly," Tenhai said, "but Hinako is not looking to marry so soon. We would love your family visit; nothing wrong with having more than one close ties."

No need to marry because she won't take the clan name. Second born.

Hozu passed it to Reiji, who passed it to his son. So…why bring a second daughter when he clearly has a son or even an older daughter that would need to marry before taking her place as head of the family? Matsumo's best friend suddenly shows up with his daughter to take his sons place.

The son's guarding the door.

Then draw him out and get-

The four stopped as two guards slid open the doors and lightly pushed in two boys that looked to have tumbled down a rocky hill. The other snickered as the two boys shamefully walked to their fathers' side and kept their heads down and refused to look at anyone. Matsumo laughed, "I told you boys to keep out of the room. Shame, shame, shame. Smart boys would listen." He calmed himself. "Onto another matter of business-"

"P-Pardon," Hiashi suddenly spoke up and surprised his father and the Uchiha men. He had to draw out the son. So he would have to hit the weak point. "Lady Hiroshi," he spoke lightly, "Have you been trained as a shinobi?"

The girl glanced to her father nervously, but the man was calm and gave a nod for her to answer. "I-I have…no lady should g-go around without s-such a thing." Hiashi smiled lightly, he could tell that she was only prepared to answer about suitors and noble things. She practiced to be the mysterious beauty. But in all truth, she was a shy little girl that was easily embarrassed. She lacks any confidence and it was why her brother would come to her aid. She looked as if she should be protected at all cost.

"I have heard so little of your clan, and I feel that have insulted you for it." He bowed his head lightly as Fugaku suddenly got what was happening and snuck out with another one of the boys that was going to try. "If I may be so bold, I would love to hear of your village."

Fugaku walked out with a boy, Mizu. He was a big kid, known for wielding a harmer for most fights, but was not allowed to bring one. "Can you believe that bastard is trying to court in the middle of all this?" Fugaku began as they walked to the restroom. "Matsumo gives us a chance to prove ourselves, and all he wants is to meet a girl."

"It's typical," Mizu scoffed as they both looked at the guard, who was kneeled at the door and looked to be reading. "The Hyuga's can't get a wife any other way other than trickery."

"I heard that Lord Hozu Hyuga actually only got a marriage because his clan paid off the other one." He smirked as the other one snorted. "But to go after the Hiroshi girl, like that…she may just accept his marriage because she's so nervous." He smirked when the shinobi visibly flinched. Never took his eyes off the book though. "And you know what they say about the Hyuga clan…once you're in, you never get out."

Mizu laughed and went in first. "Try not to shit yourself," he said as Fugaku waited outside the door and whistled lightly. He glanced to the man and then to the door. By now, Mizu was out the window and headed towards the back entrance. "Stupid Hyuga-bastard…." He muttered to himself. "But…she is the only daughter…" he mused to himself. "And those fuckers are loaded and have the largest reach…" he groaned. He walked off since he was not going to stand out there and wait for Mizu to come limping back. Just as he rounded the corner, he waited and watched as the shinobi basically sprint to the meeting room. Fugaku activated his sharingan and walked back to the rest room to see a clone sitting in the boy's place.

Fugaku didn't even have to fight him.

Hiashi, on the other hand, was trying everything and anything to keep the girl talking. Fugaku should have been able to do something, or this was all for nothing and he would look the fool.

"I-I think e-everyone h-has heard e-enough," she said lightly and placed her fan on her lap. Bright red lips tried not to purse and smudge all the makeup on her face.

"I thank you for not only explaining it all, but also that I may gaze upon you," he added and smirked when the girl blushed pink and looked down. Her father tensed and Hozu just kept as calm as ever, knowing that his son was indeed trying to create a laps in reaction. "Your father is correct; you are a beauty. The most beautiful woman I have ever had the honor of meeting."

"What a charmer your boy is," one lord laughed as his son just scoffed and looked away. "Must cause quiet the stir in your village."

"This is the first that I have ever seen Hiashi show such an interest," he said lightly as he patted his son's shoulder. "It must be his hormones, or finally being able to tell when he spots a good suitor." He said as he picked up on a chakra flare from outside the doors. And so did Lord Hiroshi.

"Any man that would like to think that he is good enough to court my daughter must go through not only me, but also her." Lord Hiroshi said bluntly and Hinako just kept quiet. "I will not just sell my daughter like other clans are so keen on."

"I mean no offence," Hozu said lightly as he watched the chakra outside fade and begin to move back to its position. He squeezed Hiashi's shoulder. "I feel that my son would make a great suitor for your daughter. Next head of the family and with grand connections with not only outside clans but from within. The Uchiha clan has always been out closets companions and can assure safety and comfort for your precious daughter." The chakra did not bother to wait. He squeezed harder.

"Y-You are being ignorant father," Hiashi quickly said as his father shot him a glare. He had never spoken to him like that. "Lady Hiroshi is not looking for another home, she would want a suitor who can not only provide those, but also a new sense of purpose. She is the respected daughter of the Hiroshi clan. The knowledge she has gathered over the years will not only be essential, but prove her utter brilliance. Every man of the house is expected to fight and win an argument, but the woman of the home is far more cunning. They persuade the fight in their favor, they may not fight, but us knowledge to bring even the biggest enemy to its knees." He looked to Hinako, who had blushed a bright red and looked at him with wide eyes. "Any woman like that can rule a clan without a husband, but I bid you to humor me, Lady Hiroshi, and allow me such an honor as to court you for your hand in marriage." He blushed pink as she smiled lightly and softened her stare, "I may not easy to understand, and more based in reason than feeling, but I will do everything in my power to make you happy and offer you such a smile that will make you feel as you make me feel. My village believes in the will of fire that burns within us all, and I will never allow yours to be snuffed out just because other man see you as only a Lady of the House."

The room was left in silence as the two stared at one another. Hiashi, at thirteen, just proposed to a girl he knew little about in the hopes of getting into a back room. He felt his face turn red the more he thought about what he had just done. He was stock still as Hinako fluttered her lashers lightly and looked at her lap.

"Yes," she said lightly and looked back at him with a sweet smile and red blush. "You may court me."

"What!?" Tenhai yelled and before he could do anything, a dark figure burst through the doors and shot at Hiashi.

The Hyuga could not react but the next thing he knew, he was thrown through a paper screen and landed out in a courtyard. Maids working on laundry screamed in fear and as he rolled back to his feet and blocked the attack from a glare dark purple eyed boy. Hiashi activated his byakugan and began to strike. The shinobi was sloppy, only running on pure anger and chakra. Hiashi could not keep up with him though, he also didn't want to hurt him for just being protective. He avoided hitting vital spots and tried his best to only block. "Fight me your bastard!" The boy yelled as it continued. Hozu, Reiji, Tenhai, Hinako, and Matsumo stood and watched as the others would lead off to another room for food and an easier environment.

"Ho, ho, ho," Matsumo said as he laughed behind his hand. "This is so much more entertaining than I had hoped."

"You are a rotten man," Tenhai said with a glare. "So…you drew my boy out-"

"Nah," they looked over to see Fugaku walked over with a small taken that just said good job and covered in stars. "You think Hiashi is smart enough to know that it was your son. I used that fool's stupid feelings to get my hands on this." He tossed the token to Tenhai. "Lucky though, I was going to just defeat your son, but this is a much better outcome." He smirked as Reiji just shook his head and Hiashi sighed. "Besides," Fugaku glanced to Hinako, "she would be perfect for Hiashi…the guy needs some sunshine on that manor."

Hinako looked down at her wooden sandals. "Father…" she asked lightly as he looked to her. "I w-would l-like to g-go to Ko-Konohagakure…th-they have such l-lovely spring se-seasons." She looked up at him with a small smile and he couldn't help but smile at her. "Pl-Please?"

"Kyo is going to give me hell for this," Tenhai sighed and looked to Hozu. "Would you mind?"

"Not at all," he nodded. "Could you just call off your son?"

"Kyo," Tenhai called. The boy stopped and had Hiashi on his back with the shinobi's foot on his chest. "You are acting like a child."

Kyo tore off his mask, and revealed a head of red hair and a hard glare. "I will not allow this filth near Hinako-nee." He summoned a naganata and held it to Hiashi's throat. "Such vile thoughts in that head…trying to lure my little sister into your sinister and perverted hands."

"Now," Tenhai groaned. "The Hyuga boy will get the chance to fight you on another day and killing out new ally's son is not the best for us or our village. Stand down."

Kyo scoffed and stepped off of him and put the naganata on his back and walked back over. To his shock, Hinako walked past him with concern and went to Hiashi who sat on the ground and held his throat. He seethed and before he could storm back over, his father grabbed his shoulder and pulled him back. Hinako crouched down and smiled lightly at Hiashi. He glanced over to her and then looked away. "I-I am sorry f-for m-my aniki…h-he is…"

"It is not right for us to be so alone together," he said lightly as he starred at his thighs and messed with the head band around his neck. "I do not want you to feel uncomfortable in my presence-"

"I'm n-not," she said with a pout. "I-I am a sh-shinobi t-too…a-and you were v-very kind t-to me…a-and th-they are watching us." She motioned to the others and Hiashi glanced and smirked lightly. Fugaku gave a 'thumbs-up' and then his middle finger. "C-Come on," she stood and held out her hand. "We s-should h-have tea."

Hiashi only smiled and took her hand. He owed the Uchiha for this one.

(End)

Sorry for such slow updates. But I am being crushed by school and work. So, I'm still working on everything and I have no stopped writing. But I hope that it was worth the wait and I can't wait to hear what you think about my new one shot. I'm trying to get the GBS one updated next and then probably another oneshot. Until next time guys.