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.

44. Quickshots: AUs

So here is the next installment of three one shots that will be another quickshot since I have been wanting to get these ideas out on paper and just get these ideas down that I have had for a while. Hope that you all enjoy theme!

Disclaimer: I do not own Naruto™

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The Hyuga Massacre AU

The foundations of these countries were built on the backs of great leaders and powerfully families that were filled with shinobi. The Fire Country was built with the aid of the Senju, Uchiha, and Hyuga. With their combined and political and physical power, they lead the largest country across the lands and aided in the protection of the civilians that followed behind them. The Senju clan rose to power political, taking that role was Senju, Hashirama. He, with the aid of the Hyuga and Uchiha shinobi, kept away invaders and drove traitors from their lands. With the years that followed, more clans gathered within and around the village but the Hyuga and Uchiha clan remained the strongest and the largest within the hidden village of Konohagakure. But only for the sole reason that the Senju clan and elders had contracted it so. Being so big and powerful had created a large amount of tensions, with the clan's strong shinobi and great influence in other countries, it was only a matter of opportunity for the clan to overthrow the Hokage and take over the nation under their rule. So laid out at the very start, Hashirama had a deal within the clans that required the clans to vow loyalty to the elders and any Hokage, but in return the counsel will stay out of the clans internal and alliances to other clans. The Uchiha and Hyuga clan were content and uphold their end, along with being able to bring in revenue and trade to the villages without being asked to. They also provided protection and in the case of political strife and made appearance in the place of the Hokage.

But as the Third Hokage starred at the large estate's gates, billowing smoke clouds forming about the manor, he would have never believed to see such a wretched sight. He felt shivers run through him as more precious documents were salvaged and saved by the what few members remained in hopes to save a great history that few wished would go up in flames along with them. The shame could never compare to the sweet sensation of death they wished they had. Years of service, work, upholding their customs and traditions, all gone. They were lucky that the fire had done rather little damage since it looked to only be used to try and force members out into the open. Sarutobi, Hiruzen took in a sharp breath as an Anbu landed behind him. "Please tell me something good…" he said quickly and really needed a smoke.

"Hokage-sama," the woman in an eagle masked spoke in a monotone. "Hyuga Hinata and Hyuga Neji are both in the hospital and awake." She said and glanced over as more black ops came out with more corpses. Medical shinobi quickly went to work to removing their eyes and placing sheets over them. It was one of the request that the first Hyuga lord laid out in their contract. If anything were to happen to the clan, they were to be buried together in a special plot of land in the cemetery and their eyes removed, optical lenses destroyed, and buried with them. It was to ensure that no one could use their eyes. She kept back the need to quiver, the Hyuga's were hard to make eye contact with before…but just to see their eyes floating in a small labeled jar was…much harder. "The head doctor is waiting for you."

"Thank you," he said as he closed his eyes. "Double security around the village, around this estate, and then have someone check on the Uchiha clan." He said as he walked away. The woman nodded and took off towards the Uchiha grounds were her partner was waiting for orders. He walked to the hospital as fast as his old self could take him. The village was so quiet as it looked the earth even mourned for such a great loss. The hospital was so quiet as he walked in and everyone that he passed bowed to him and looked to have come from the center room on the third second floor. He stood outside the propped open door and gazed into a heavily decorated room with bright flowers. He knocked lightly and a figure jumped up and pulled out a bloody kunai. Hiruzen put his hands up as Hyuga Neji seemed to ease his stance at the sight of him, he even looked relieved to see him. The boy was covered in soot, bruises, and his eyes were puffy red from crying. He wore old training clothes that the hospital must have given to him. "Are you well?"

Neji blinked as he looked at him. He then turned away, picked up his chair, and sat back down beside the small and young Hyuga, Hinata. "I am fine…Hinata-sama is more important." He said as he put the kunai back on the small table and stared at the girl. "Hinata-sama…Hokage-dono is here."

Hinata, wide awake and sitting up, sat there with her eyes staring at the wall ahead of her, like she didn't even hear them or notice that her room was decorated with flowers. She blinked and finally looked to the old man and he took in her appearance. She was ragged, covered in bruises and soot. Her eyes were puffy red and she wore a medical gown and her arms and legs were wrapped in gauze. He glanced over to the dark red bag that was hidden in the corner of the room. The smell of blood was hidden underneath the sharp scent of flowers. Hinata followed his gaze and everything rushed back to her. She took a sharp intake of breath and began to cough loudly and Neji quickly got her a glass of water. Hiruzen walked over and pulled a chair over to sit beside Neji. After Neji gave her a drink and sat back down, they looked to one another.

"I can come back tomorrow…" he suggested. "I do not want to bring you more grief."

"Hinata-sama?" Even at the age of nine, Hyuga Neji acted as if he had served his cousin for a century. Maybe it was the act of rebirth. Neji gave her his full attention, since as Hiruzen had remembered, the Hyuga clan remained loyal to one another…and Hyuga Hinata was the last of the main house; in turn, she was the new leader of the clan.

"I…I should be dead…" Hinata said lightly as she starred at the wall. The look in her eyes dulled and Hiruzen was sure that the girl was dead inside. "He…He wanted me…He was going to kill me…" she looked to Neji and the boy felt the sudden weight on his shoulders from her stare. Cold eyes looked at him…like how her father would look at him. It was a look that mixed with confusion and pity. He never knew why…why he was looked at like this with Hyuga Hiashi. But he knew with Hinata. He knew why she was so confused that he was there.

Hyuga Neji had saved the cousin he hated. And they both knew that he hated her. Hinata was not as naïve as everyone thought she was; she knew right around when she turned six when Neji had refused to be a part of her birthday.

"You are alive," the old man said softly and smiled at her. "That is what matters." He looked to Neji, "And you too Neji, you are a hero." Neji looked up at him with wide eyes. "The Anbus that arrived told me how you rushed Hinata to the hospital." The room seemed to lose more tension. "I will leave you both with anbus for the night and talk to you again in the morning." He stood up and before he could walk away, Hinata spoke again.

"Is there anyone left?" She asked.

"Yes," he said lightly as he looked to her.

"Okay," she nodded and lied down. Neji sat beside her and the two were back in their world again. Just the Hyuga clan serving to care for their family and then their village. The Hokage walked off and then as he was met with four anbu, two followed him, while the other two went to the hospital room. Neji and Hinata were fast asleep, both finally taking the moment to cry within their dreams.

The funeral came sooner than anyone expected. The village was in mourning but only a few were actually at the cemetery at the large mausoleum then surrounded by other head stones. What little of the Hyuga clan stood behind Neji and Hinata, both wearing basic training clothes. Most of them men stood around as the protectors. Everyone was still in fear that the man who had started would come back to finish. Then stood the main family of the Uchiha, along with their council. The Hokage stood in the far back not wanting to get in the way of the ceremony. Hinata walked up to the large tomb and placed down the roses from her mother's old garden. She turned around and faced her clan and everyone there saw that the little shy heiress that would walk about the house with a small smile and sweet blushes was gone. There stood a girl forced to be a woman at only eight. The name now was placed on her shoulders. Even the Uchiha clan would have to save face for the sake of their ally. If word got out that the Hyuga's had fallen, all the trade would either fall short or be cut off. Fugaku Uchiha had already sent out advisors to take the place of representation for the Hyuga to show that power is still great within the country. He was also to have word with the Hokage about taking over the Hyuga's responsibility until the clan could go back to its usual work.

"Great Uncle and Aunt," Hinata spoke up and the crowd looked to her with shock. "Until my coming of age…you will take the seats as if you are heads of the clan." She nodded to them and the two bowed as they held the other's hand. "The council will reform with the eldest of our families and those who have been taught in the ways of politics," she nodded to the few of the family. It was a bit of a shock because that would mean that what little of the council would be, would have mostly women within it. But no one had room to complain yet. They had to rebuild from the ash first. "Lord and Lady Uchiha," she looked to the two who stood with their two sons, "From those that had passed and from those who stand, I thank you for standing by us." She gave a low bow and then stood tall. She looked to her family, "I will do you all proud," she bowed to them and then walked off with Neji at her side. The Clans paid their last respects and went to their respective homes. The Hyuga clan was moved to one of the outer wings that belonged to Hinata's Great Aunt and Uncle. Hinata and Neji were the last ones there, along with the Uchiha main family.

"We can provide you with the political training that you will need to take on when you come of age." Fugaku said lightly as he stood at the girl's side. "The Uchiha clan will maintain your clan's responsibility until you are ready."

"Thank you," she said and looked up at him, and Fugaku had the sudden realization that it was like looking at a baby. So big eyed and confused hidden under sadness. What if had been his sons left after a massacre, would the Hyuga do the same? Fugaku assumed that Hiashi would. The two may dislike one another, but would never allow children to be used. "May you train Neji-aniki as well," she asked lightly. "He will rule beside me."

"Of course," Fugaku added.

"If you need anything," Mikoto kneeled down before the two with a sweet smile. "I am always here for you." Hinata looked at Mikoto, and her eyes began to tear up and her bottom lip quivered. "Hinata…"

"W-We must go," Hinata's voice cracked as Neji grabbed her hand as she turned away. "Thank…th-thank you," she said and the two walked off with two Hyuga guards following behind them.

The Uchiha family stood there in silence as the cemetery was quiet again. Itachi looked over at the graves and felt the scroll sitting in his back pouch grow heavier and heavier as he glanced to his family. He had been lucky that his council and Hokage marked over the scroll in big strokes of black ink of a cancelation to the mission. He looked down at his little brother and Sasuke looked up at him with a confused look. Itachi only poked his forehead and then shoved his hands into his pockets, "Come on otōto," Itachi said lightly as he put his hand on Sasuke,s head, "we have to train anyway. Or the Uzumaki boy may finally catch up to you."

"I have to get dinner started soon," Mikoto said lightly with sad smile, "maybe we should have Hinata and Neji over for too."

"Let them be with their family," Fugaku said as he began to lead the family back to their manor. "I want the protection around the manor doubled for the time being. We will start her teaching in a matter of time." He glanced over to Mikoto and spoke under his breath as Itachi and Sasuke walked a bit behind them. "I'll be sending out our own shinobi to aid the Hyuga clan and the anbu with finding our new traitor."

"I am still so surprised." She whispered, "Who would have thought that it would have been him…"

"It could always be anyone," Fugaku said, "that clan raised their members into submission that it would be sooner or later until that one of them finally cracked." He sighed, "We will talk more about this later." And the family walked in silence again

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Four Years Later

Hinata was kneeled in the main office, her face stone like as she looked to the nothingness that was behind a desk still covered in unfinished paperwork. Papers were scattered about the room and it still smelled of smoke; time had not been able to wash away the fight that lingered. She glanced over to her right and looked at the dried pool of blood that was so large for the small body that lied there. She didn't flinch like she used to, she was still and the need to cry never came to her like it did a few years ago. Her long midnight blue hair was held together by a bright white ribbon in a low ponytail. She wore dark blue training top that had no sleeves and a slight turtle neck like collar, black pants, blue sandals, and a long green and thin coat. She had gotten it from her father's bedroom about a year ago while she was walking about the house. A blue shinobi head band was tied around her neck. It was the reason why she had come. "Otōsan," she bowed to the man that was not there, "I have become a genin and graduated with high honors, ranking up with the Uchiha boy." She straightened up and listened to the silence. What would he had said…probably something along the lines that she should have been rookie of the year…Neji was. She glanced over to the pool of blood…he would have said that Hanabi would have been rookie of the year at age eight, not twelve.

Not that the little girl would ever get the chance now.

Hinata stood up and walked over to the desk and looked down at all the papers. All treaties, documents, reports, trade routes, delegation, friendly letters to and from clans of interest. She wondered if this was all the stuff that she would have to do? She was doubtful that she could do any of it. The only person that believed in her… Hinata sneered and picked up a tea cup that had somehow avoided the blows of chakra and weapons. How was it able to survive? Almost as crazy as how she did. All thanks to some outside force that should have let it shatter; it was of nothing of value.

Neji should have left her to die all those years ago.

Little Hinata was running about the burning manor, avoiding bodies, flames, and loose weapons on the floor. Grandmother and Grandfather reaching out for the other as their insides were trailing after them. Her nightgown dirty from pulling her aunt out into the grass as she ordered Hinata to run away. Hinata didn't know that the woman died in the grass, clutching onto the late Lady of the House's, Hyuga Hinako, favorite hair piece. Hinata just wanted to find her sister and father, she had to protect her sister and her father would know what to do. He probably had already solved the problem and was trying to save everyone. She turned the corner and gasped when she saw her father's office, the room a mess and a crying girl was screaming for her father. Hinata ran in and was stock still as she looked at baby Hanabi. The little girl was clutching the kunai that was lodged into her side. Her hair sprawled about her and her cries growing weaker and weaker. Hinata slowly walked over and starred down at her sister, who didn't even know that she was there. Her eyes were puffy from crying and she was reaching out to nothing. Hinata knelt down as her tears blurred her own vision. She picked up the Hanabi as she cried more and more for the pain to stop. Hinata held her close as she carried her out of the office and just wanted to get to the hospital.

"Hinata-sama," a cold voice rose above the flames and cries of agony and fear. Hinata looked up and starred into cold pale eyes. Blood stained every inch of his body and he clutched the katana in his hand tighter. It dripped blood. He walked closer to her, "It's late…go back to bed. Lord Hyuga does not like it when you wonder like this." He said darkly, but as he was about to approach her, another man, who had been dying on the floor, leaped up and struck him in the leg. Hinata did not know it at the time, but it was another of her cousins, he had been the one that would walk Hinata to the academy when everyone else was busy. Hinata ran another way, still clutching her sister. She tripped over something and the two fell to the floor. Hanabi cried out again as the kunai went in deeper. Hinata fumbled and crawled over to her. She held Hanabi in her arms and on her lap as her little sister finally grew so weak that it was getting harder and harder to breath.

"H-Hina…" a weak voice called out as she looked back. It was who she had tripped over.

"Otōsan," she cried as she saw that he was lying in a pool of blood, one of his eyes pulled out of his head and abandoned a few feet away from him. His one eye looked at her, tears falling and blood staining the sides of his mouth. "W-What d-do I do? I-I-I n-need you!"

"Run," he whispered and then coughed up more blood. "Run t-to the H-Hokage." He cried out when the man dug a katana into his back. Hinata watched the light leave her father's eye and he lied dead on the floor. Hinata looked up at the man again and held onto her sister tighter, even though the girl was wheezing out weak breaths.

"N-Not my i-imoto," Hinata pleaded as she looked down at the girl. "L-Let me save m-my imoto," she begged again as she huddled over the girl and Hanabi's little hands clutched to Hinata's clothes.

The man grabbed Hanabi by the hair and ripped her from her hold. Hinata cried out and when she tried to reach to her sister, the man kicked her away and her vision went fuzzy. But she saw the man draw his palm back, and a burst of chakra go through the little girl's chest. Hinata whimpered and cried as her body refused to stand. She knew what this all was. Her father warned her that her clan had power and powerful enemies; it was why she had to be strong to be able to fight back against these evil people.

"Kō…" she whimpered out as she watched him walk over to her, "P-Please…K-Kō d-don't…" he turned her over with his foot and looked down at her with a hard stare. So much chakra was draw into his hand that it looked like blue fire. She starred his hand and wondered, when she died, would her mother would be there? Would she be standing beside her father with little Hanabi in her arms? It would be nice…Hanabi never got to meet her mother. At least she could now…

Kō felt a sharp pain in his leg, he looked down to see a shurikan had stabbed him. He looked over to see Neji, standing there as if he were a match for the man. He wondered what good the boy would do. He watched as Neji just stood there and clutched more weapons in his small hands. "What are you doing Neji…doesn't your mother need you?" A hard stab at the boy like he had done to the boy's mother. Neji sniffled as he tried to fight back tears. Kō knows that the boy was trying to be strong. He was sure that he had killed him though…maybe the boy had to die in a fight, for the honor of him and his father that was long gone. "You should have run, little Neji…"

"I…I will not let you hurt Hinata-sama!" Neji charged at him and Hinata struggled to get back to her feet and help her cousin she never thought would protect her like this. She was sticky with blood and saw that she had landed on a dull kunai. She got back up as Neji fell back into her and set them both to the ground. He was faster to get up and took a stance in front of her as she stuck close to him. It wasn't much of a battle between the three, it was more of Kō knocking around the children for what seemed like hours. Even when the sirens of the village went off of the attack; the two would latter learn that Hizen, one of the guards that had just gotten back from a mission found the estate in chaos and ran to alert nearby shinobi and then the Hokage. Neji and Hinata both were back against one of the walls, Kō standing over them. He crouched down and starred at them both. Neji used what little chakra he had and struck Kō's arm when the man tried to grab Hinata. Kō looked at his arm and slowly moved his fingers; nothing to terrible, just a pain.

Kō quickly reached out again and held Hinata by the neck. She gasped and scratched as his hand with her nails. He pulled back his other hand and she watched with blurred vision of Chakra enveloping his hand. She clutched her eyes closed when she saw the blur of blue hurl at her.

"Hinata!" Neji yelled but stood still as the man snapped to look at him with a hard glare. Hinata slowly opened her eyes to see his arm right beside her head, his hand had gone through the wall instead. She heard more yelling and once Kō had let her go, she passed out.

Then she woke in the hospital. Little Hinata and Little Neji were alone in a cold hospital. Just the two of them.

Hinata stood in the center of the hall, and starred at the hole in the wall that should have been her head. But she knew that Neji had stopped him. Hinata was still reeling that all this time, her care taker and only real family member that could understand her, was the one that did all this. Kō was her only company within the home and the only reason she was happy to go to the academy. The Academy. The week after, she knew the room had changed. The second she walked in the room would go down to whispers and her whole body would tense when all the eyes followed her to her desk. She walked as proud as she could, her father was right behind her for the rest of her life. Always telling her what to do to prove herself to him in Heaven. She could hear him now, telling her how foolish she is to be so emotional over this. Death happens. People come and go. She had to do what was best for her family and would do them all proud. "I will not let Kō get away with this Otōsan." She nodded as she turned away and walked towards the front of the manor.

She was not surprised when Neji jumped down from the top of stone walls that had lined the Hyuga's estate. "The Hokage has condemned this place for a reason." He walked beside her as they made their way to the Academy. Usually, Hinata would walk with one of her much older second cousins and Neji would go to his teams. But today this was the day that Hinata would be placed on a team for her genin status and that the Uchiha had invited them for dinner and Hinata would begin to train under her great aunt for political training and her great uncle would begin to try and set her up with potential suitors. Hopefully no Lord would want to marry his son into such a small clan.

"It is still my home," she said dully as they walked through the village streets. Men and woman of all ages and rank would bow as they passed. "I will go in whenever I please to go in."

Neji didn't say anything. There was nothing that he could say. Hinata was his better, his reason to continue on to protect his family's blood and heritage. He glanced to her and saw the man that he hated with every fiber of his being. There was something that he had always feared; Hinata was becoming her father. He could see the bitterness in her eyes as she looked down at those around her. He heard the rest of the clan and what they said about her; she was Hiashi reborn…when given the right push. Before the incident, they looked at her with pity and sadness. Now they looked to her with distain and fear that what once was would happen again. Members rejoiced at the fact that they would be given a chance to move up in the family hierarchy, but Hinata was quick to remind everyone who was the closest to the main bloodline and who was not. It was really like the main clan never left them. Somedays, he would look at her and feel the anger build up in his gut, though…he would never do anything to sweet little Hinata.

Neji watched as she walked into the academy with a glaze in his eyes as he thought back to that night. Some nights he still woke up in a cold sweat and would see the manor on fire again and hear the screams of his family.

Neji had to tear himself away from his mother, who he yet to accept that she was dead but deep down he knew that he would not be seeing her again. He passed by so many dead bodies and for a moment he stood there among the blood and bodies of three elders that had been left sitting up against the wall with their eyes torn out and their blood splattered against the wall with no front wound. That was when Neji knew that the attack was done by that of a Hyuga clan member. Terror filled him when he heard just the roar of fire and the moans of spirits that were being pulled away from their physical lives. He felt alone…the family he hated was all he had…and now…it looked like he would get his wish.

He was free…the cage door opened.

And yet he did not leave. He wondered around the manor, with quick steps and tears in hopes to find someone to share his opened cage with. Neji just had to find someone to be with. He could not be alone in the world like this.

And he found it down the hall, Kō, his older cousin who would train with him, looming over Hinata, about ready to strike at her chest. By pure instinct, Neji threw a shurikan star at Kō and then pulled out a few weapons that he had picked up around the manor. Time began to go slower and slower as they starred at one another. All that Neji cared about was not losing the last family he had. He charged the man after words cut deeper into him. He wanted to kill him, he wanted to avenge his mother and then make the clan a new with his leadership. But there he was, getting tossed around with his week little cousin who had yet to even say a word. It wasn't until he sat beside Hinata that he finally saw the reality of it all. An evil man that was someone that he loved and trusted stood over the sweetest little girl that ever lived. Smiling at him every day when he passed, asking him if he was hungry, thirsty, hurt, tired, well, and anything in between. He starred as big lavender eyes glazed over with the idea that she was going to die. With the final push of his strength, he struck a chakra point in Kō's arm. The man merely shook off and only glanced at the boy. He kept eye contact with the boy as he grabbed Hinata's throat and Neji felt his own throat close. Neji didn't want to lose his cousin, not her.

"Hinata!" He yelled as he watched the chakra engulfed hand shoot towards her and feel tears pool in his eyes. Sweet little Hinata was still there though, the hand had only gone through the wall beside her head. "Please Kō! Not my Imouto, not my Hina-imouto," he cried as the man glared at him and held a bit tighter on Hinata's throat. "I don't want to be alone! I hate it! Leave me her, if anyone just leave me Hina-imouto, please…p-please don't kill us Kō." He begged as Kō let go of Hinata and she slumped to the floor; he felt so sick because she looked dead. Neji quickly pulled her close so that she sat on her lap and he held on. Neji looked up at Kō, who stood up and glared down at them.

"You know what," he said lightly, "it wouldn't be worth it." Kō just walked away from the two and as he passed Hiashi and Hanabi, he pulled out his katana and Neji just shivered and cried as he held onto Hinata. When Kō was finally out of site, Neji stood up and ran out while carrying Hinata. He didn't stop for anyone and just rushed to the hospital.

Neji finally got there and slowly walked in as nurses and doctors were running around in panic as medic shinobi were dispatching. It was not long until a nurse gasped and burst into fresh tears as she saw Neji holding the girl as his knees shook from under him. Another nurse ran up to them both and first took Hinata, and then he picked up Neji in the other arm. He carried the two as he called out orders and demanded a doctor meet him in a room. Neji was set down on a bed but the second the man walked away, Neji practically fell out of bed and quickly made his way over to Hinata. He refused to let go of her…he refused to be too far apart that he couldn't grab her. What if Kō came back? Neji had to be ready to face him again.

The nurse allowed it, but they were separated when Hinata's vitals began to drop. The doctor ordered that the boy be held down just to keep him out of the way.

He didn't sleep. When Hinata woke up he called for the nurse and asked to be moved to her side. Neji was disconnected from the machines and an I.V. drip and given a blanket. Neji sat by Hinata all through the night, even when the Hokage came in to check on them. He watched as she slept and held onto a kunai tight as he would glance between the two anbu guards; one stood beside the door and the other by the windows.

He wouldn't sleep for another three days.

Neji stood at the entrance of his usual training area and felt a growing pit of fear in his gut. Hinata was going to be placed on a team today; she would be out there without him to protect her. He would have to place his trust in no good genin and some Jonin he never met. He looked up at the sky and searched for a sign of anything. "Otuo-san," Neji spoke lightly as he watched the skies. "Watch over her, okay?" And then he walked on.

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Hinata sat in the back of the room with her two new team members, Kiba Inuzuka and Shino Aburame; she had not ever looked at the two since they were assigned. She had worked so hard to get placed in a team that would only help her advance, she wanted to be on a team with Sasuke Uchiha and Shikamaru Nara. But that would leave the teams un even and unmatched; they were the three highest in respected fields. Hinata had planned out every moment of her since she was sitting in an office a year ago with her Great Aunt and Uncle; they had talked about the ceremony that they would hold and who they would invite. The Hyuga clan had gone on a fast track to re deploy ambassadors and proper trade again with its allies; they usually traveled with Uchiha members though since most of all the shinobi of the clan were trying to offer services elsewhere to bring in a profit to fund the trade and spending on necessities. It was when it all hit her that Hinata's life was being planned out by everyone around her in the name of the Hyuga Clan, but she had so much to do.

So Hinata had deployed a plan on how exactly she was going to get away from their plan and to start on her own. Kō still had to pay.

But what she had not planned for was that she was to be placed on a team that did not fit her needs. Hinata had to be challenged, not complimented. Kiba, Shino, and Hinata all matched around the fact that they were built in ambushes; they had the key traits to work as retrieval missions and tracking. It was something that would come in handy, but Hinata did not want to become use to a team that needed one another so much. She had to face Kō on her own and that meant that she would need to double her training; one with her team (since it was the only way that Hinata will ever be able to bring in an income) and another to push herself past her limits to be sure that she was ready to face someone who had time to master the Hyuga Gentle Fist.

"Hello," a woman with long, wavy raven colored hair came in. She smiled lightly as red eyes were filled with a warm look that Hinata had not seen in a long time. She was a jonin, obviously, but did not dress in the standard uniform. The woman placed a hand on her hip and looked at the nine students that were waiting for teachers. "I am here for Team 8, Aburame, Hyuga, and Inuzuka."

"Alright," Kiba jumped over his desk and made a point to jump right in front of Naruto. He looked at him and shot a smirk. "Try and keep up," he laughed as Naruto frowned and shot back that he would be sure to 'beat the shit out of Kiba.' Akamaru barked happily as he lied on Kiba's head. Shino walked down calmly with Hinata right behind him with her arms crossed over her chest; they both finally shared a look and seemed to share that this was going to be a very rough start. Kurenai led them out and made sure to take the moment to watch them. Kiba took center stage and the two were the audience; not that it would cause issue. At least they acted civil enough to not start with bickering. But they did not make much room to start conversation either. Kurenai had read all her reports, did all her research on her new team; there was going to be something different this time. She would not make a mistake like last time.

Kurenai was very wary about taking on the Hyuga heiress into her team, a whole mess would come from training a girl that had lost everything and looked to gain it all back. She was raised with pride and dignity that was ripped away before she could fully grasp it. Hinata Hyuga stood tall and stoic. The Aburame was also a house hold name that demanded respect because of unique work with insect. Then the Inuzuka, which must be rough coming from a female dominated family that is very dominating and quick to never let any man take that power away.

Three heirs that stood to bring honor and worth to a name they were born into.

Kurenai led them straight to a training area and motioned to the three stumps that were placed before her. "I guess we should move past the pleasantries." She watched as each stood before a stump, Hinata in the center, Aburame on her left, and Inuzuka on her right. "I am Kurenai Yuhi, specially ranked by the Third Hokage."

"Kiba Inuzuka," the brown haired boy jumped in with a big smile and his dog barking with happiness. "Part of the greatest clan known in all the villages and this is my partner, Akamaru."

"Hinata Hyuga," she said quickly and crossed her arms over her chest. "Heiress to the Hyuga clan."

"Shino Aburame," the boy with the glasses.

Kurenai took in a deep breath as she starred at the three kids before her. They were going to risk their lives to gain some sort of something. And she was going to pull them there and further because if she didn't, she was sure that they would find someone more dangerous that would. She nodded to them and then smiled lightly, "I guess we'll begin with the basics. How about a battle between us all? Last one standing gets to pick out what our first mission will be."

(Next Idea)

Hinata's New Sensei UA (universe alteration; I heard it on tumblr)

It was another failure of a day for Hinata Hyuga. She was kneeled on the deck that went around the courtyard of the estate; she watched as her cousin and sister kept up to par with everything that her father threw at them and all three were in another world than her. She was kneeled there with tea and rice balls; she was reduced to being the equivalent of a servant in the house. She entertained when guests were over with tea and snacks and she was painted up so pretty and read her scrolls and books so quietly people forgot she was home. Hinata stood and walked away with the sudden drop of lead in her gut told her that was about as useful as she was; a decoration on the wall that could cook. Her teammates were helping her along the way to get her out of her shell and it was slowly working, but they had reached a peak because they wanted to help but not to hurt her, so she was stuck at a block. So Hinata was becoming more and more worried as days passed on to weeks and weeks to months and she was no better than she last checked. She went into her room and grabbed her jacket and a wallet before heading out to train again. She made a dart out of the estate and was sure that no one would miss her or even notice that she was gone.

Hinata decided to take a long way to the training area because she was just doubtful that she would get anywhere in life at this rate. She needed a change of pace and there was no way that she could do it. She was doomed to just go day in and day out without being able to change. Without much thought, she walked empty paths and was suddenly stopped when she ran into someone. The person only gave a grunt as Hinata stumbled back onto her bottom and looked up at the man with wide eyes. Hinata took a while to register who she had ran into and gapped as she got to her feet and bowed quickly, "Sorry, Morino-san." She sad quickly and loudly out of pure fear. The man only grunted and continued on his walk. Ibiki Morino was the commanding officer of the Interrogation Force, what made him so great was that he was a Tokubetsu Jonin, and that meant that he specialized in one area making him the elite in that area and not being a jack of all trade like other jonin. He was a cold hearted, strict, master of the human mind and Hinata suddenly had a brilliant and suicidal idea.

"W-Will you train me!?" She called out after him and it was enough to make the man stop and turn around.

Ibiki wasn't use to being talked to because he told all his subordinates that if they ever tried to bother him on his walks, he would personal provide their living hell. He had no idea who the kid was and if he stood around any longer his tea would get cold and then he'd have to waste time making another batch. He turned back and decided that anyone stupid enough to stop him deserved to be noticed for a bit. It was a girl, his first surprise, she was so small and looked like wind would knock her over; then he noticed that her stance meant that she had no self-confidence, father issues, mild depression, mild anxiety, and easily swayed. She asked to be trained because she knows who he is and thinks that he can help fix her. Then he found out that she was the Hyuga heiress, his second surprise. Her eyes and the lack of mark on her head gave it away; and then her father issues and wanting to be trained by him made sense. And his answer was clear.

"No."

Hinata faltered as the man walked away from her. They both figured that it would be the end of it because they both knew how she thought. Hinata didn't know why she thought he would say yes, he was a special jonin and she a meek genin that her own family didn't want to train. She looked over to the man and watched as he walked away. Her only chance to ever change was walking away from her and she was going to let it….no way. Hinata looked up and steeled up her stance a bit more as she took in a deep breath. "Please! W-Will you t-train me?!" She called out again and began to follow him.

"No."

"Will y-you t-train me?!"

"No." Ibiki felt his eye twitch as he tried to walk a little faster and heard her keeping up with him but never meeting to walk beside him. She had a good sense of hierarchy and respected him enough. But Ibiki was not so easily won over by submissive shinobi who think asking will get them what they want. And as he turned a corner he transported away and stood on the roof top and looked down at the girl as she quickly searched for where he went. He sighed as he stood and just as he was about to jump off on the other side he heard her call out to him again to be trained. "Damn Byakugan," he shook his head and transported back to the prisons to start on the captured rouges from Iwagakure; hopefully he got permission from the kage.

Hinata was not done yet though, she had followed him all the way to the prison and was left standing about a kilometer away as guards kept her from passing through. They were rather kind to her but were sure that if she tried anything, they would not hesitate to use force and then also tell her father. Hinata didn't push her luck and turned away to go and meet up with her team for their training sessions and then missions. She knew that there would have been questions since she was the last one to arrive.

Team 8 was rather close for many teams; even in comparison to Team 10, who were all familiar to being with from family names but not as close friend wise. So when Inuzuka Kiba and Aburame Shino noticed they were missing their kunoichi member, they were quick to speculate. They knew the girl's home-life was difficult in comparison to their own, but were not quick to rush to the estate either. For the past months since the Chunin exam, they both had been trying to help the girl grow stronger and gain some self-confidence. They also knew that they should never go over to the estate unless invited; the guards were always quick to turn them away when they wanted to try and talk with Hinata or just wait for her so they could head out together. That morning Shino had arrived to find Kurenai sitting on a log with her legs crossed and writing a report in a leather notebook; they looked up at one another and had the same thought 'Not Hinata'. Kiba arrived with Akamaru right behind him and then the three shared the same thought when they looked at one another.

"Hinata," Kiba smiled as he walked over to her, "you okay?" He asked lightly and was surprised when she walked right past him and went straight for Kurenai. He looked over to Shino, who saw the whole thing and then nodded to him. It was easily assumed that something had happened to her and now Hinata was dealing with the issue internally; it was something she and Shikamaru had in common. They both saw an issue and then thought about it, Shikamaru would be able to rush through a step by step plan in a matter of a minute or two. Hinata was digesting the information and would soon begin to work the issue one step at a time. She was able to change while Shikamaru stuck to each path he set and the problem determined which one to follow.

"You are late Hinata," Kurenai said as she looked down at the girl. Hinata nodded and then bowed with an apology; something was running through the girl's head. Hinata was never late, even when she says that she may be late a day before, she rushes to be on time. The only question know, was what was the issue. "Five laps, go," she motioned her off and the girl nodded and quickly took off. It was something they would usually hear Kiba complaining about. "What do you two know?"

"Hinata would have mentioned being late, why, she is a planner and works around her family." Shino began as Kiba and Akamaru sniffed around for clues. "Using this, I can assume that she had come across something or was kept back at home for some reason."

"Not home," Kiba said lightly as he stood where Hinata was standing. "The tea she makes; it would have lingered longer if she was in her father's office for more than three minutes." He took in another deep breath. "Forest…smoke…heavy cleaners, blood and sweat that isn't hers…or anyone I know." He then rubbed his nose, "the scent lingers longer cause it's on her but not directly on her."

"She ran into someone," Kurenai asked. "But why was it enough to keep her so long."

"Followed," Shino said and the two looked at him. "She followed them. Why? Hinata must have bumped into them and proceeded to follow as the way the scent goes; why its stuck on her."

"But who in the hell would Hinata follow that smelled like a fight?" Kiba asked as Akamaru sat at his feet. "She was in no danger or even the least bit hurt…her hands were a little scoffed, but that had to be from bumping into them."

"A Konohagakure shinobi that smells like a fight and also cleaners, and peaked enough interest in Hinata to have her follow…" Kurenai recited as she was already thinking up a few suspects. "I will look into this for now. This conversation never happened." She said and the two nodded and began warm ups. Hinata was back a little later, she was breathing heavy and took off her jacket and put it under a tree where Kiba and Shino had theirs. Hinata went over to the three stumps where the other two were already taking aim. Hinata looked at the stump that had small dents from her strikes and one giant one from her first try at a new trick she was trying. Hinata glanced at her hands and watched as the chakra engulfed them slowly and not as much as she wanted, but it was all she could manage. She walked up to the stump and with four hard strikes she watched the wood split. Hinata panted lightly as the chakra went away and she inspected the crack. It was still warm. She had to think. She had to plan something. Kurenai closed her book and stood, "Let us start with something new," she got their attention, "walking on water."

(Line Break)

Hinata scanned the area for the jonin. She was not losing out. She was not rolling over just yet. It was what he wanted and she could feel it. Hinata may have been quiet, but she was not naïve, she knew what was expected of her at this point; the dominate over the submissive. Hinata would find it easier to drop her silly notion of being trained by Ibiki, but that would also force her to admit that she can never grow past what she is comfortable with. Kurenai, Kiba, Shino, Neji, and her father: all part of her little comfortable zone and since she had reached the end of her zone and she either had to take that leap or scuttle back to her safe zone that was getting her nowhere anymore. Hinata was on top of an apartment building and scanned as far as she could, to the point that her eyes hurt but this was the point. Hinata couldn't see very far like the rest of her clan and since she wasn't getting the training she needed, she would have to use this as her moment to train. Hinata stretched as far as she could go and then began to jump from building to building to get a better look. It was over an hour until she finally spotted the man walking down the same empty path she had met him on. Perfect…he was a man of pattern. She would have to take better note to this just in case he switched up some day. Hinata deactivated and then quickly met him before he could get to far off.

She caught up behind him. "W-Will y-you train m-me?!" She asked a lot louder than she needed as she panted from the sudden burst of chakra she blew through as her vision blurred. She took in deep breaths as she tried so hard to calm herself and look somewhat ready to train right that second…not that he was going too. She saw it in his stance. He was stiff, and not with command but with anger. He would clench his fist and looked to be trying to calm down. Rolled his shoulders and then his neck. "I w-will leave you a-alone…f-for now. Another t-time…Morino-sensei," she said as another soft jab at him in hopes to remind him that she was still after something.

Ibiki was gritting his teeth so hard but he there was an ease when she left him be. A waste of a day, his logs would be backed up for weeks because of some overly prideful man that would not just talk. He had planned his work to the minute, and he was going to be set back so far. Ibiki didn't think that she would come back to pester him, but it was not only odd to hear her ask but to also notice that he was in no mood for it either. Interesting…but he could see why she would be good at reading people. Perfect vision, a noble life that taught the way of reading people before even talking to them, and her own soft nature that would be more prone to focus on others than herself. But none of that mattered, he needed to catch up on some reading and contact someone over in Kiri that may be able to help in the process. Just as he was about to take another step forward, he heard a woman clear her throat. Ibiki glanced over, "Yuhi."

"Sit," she motioned to the seat beside her on the bench.

"No-"

"Sit Morino-san," she cut him off and now gave him a steely look as they starred at one another. Ibiki felt a fool as he went over and sat by her stiffly and with an expressionless face. He groaned as she crossed her legs and sat back calmly. "Do you know why my students has taken an interest in being trained by you?"

"Maybe she is tired of being trained by you?" He asked lightly knowing that it would burn under the woman's skin. "Or for the fact she has no real sense? You may pick between the two."

"I think she wants a challenge," she said lightly. Ibiki looked at her with a raised brow. Okay, he was interested. Kurenai still wouldn't look at him and frowned at her own words. "I think that she is finally tired of being safe. This is probably the most she had ever put herself out there and this time, she won't take rejection." She glanced over at him, "You're good at reading people and I know you already had her pegged within seconds. Figure it out…why will she not accept a no."

It took Ibiki under three seconds to think, processes, and groan. "She can refuse to acknowledge my disapproval like she wishes that she could do with her father." He lulled his head back and then bit back the need to scoff when the woman beside him snorted. "This is lost cause and I advise you to convince her to look elsewhere to deal with her father issues…like a trained counselor."

"What makes you think that she wants to deal with her father issues?" Kurenai stood with a light laugh. "Better yet, you think she has father issues?"

"It's obvious," he stated dully. "Anyone with eyes could see that."

"But anyone with any real sense can see that she is trying to get over what her father thinks." Kurenai turned to look at him. Her hands on her hips as she smirked at him, "She now just wants to prove him wrong." Kurenai bowed to him and then turned and walked away. "Good luck Morino-san." Ibiki continued to sit there on the bench and took a deep breath as he held back the need to express his emotions physically. But he would save all the rage for tomorrow for his prisoner. He stood up and began to walk back home again for some reading and a rest.

"She has to impress me," he said to himself since he was sure that she couldn't. He would like this little girl off his back, but he does not want to gain a genjutsu kunoichi hunting him down.

Hinata was not too far off from that idea, surely she would have to do something about getting his attention in a positive way. For the moment, she was just an annoyance and sooner or later he may just break her legs just to give him a few days of peace. She was already home and was kneeling in her room and reading through old scrolls that her uncle Kyo had given her. It was their well-kept secret that Hinata was studying up on the Hiroshi kekkei genkai since Kyo saw that she had the potential to unlock it. Because of her mix genetics, Hinata feared that the Byakugan had been the dominant and the Kihon seigyo (elemental control). But there was the factor that Kyo brought up to her. Both genes may be dominant and have the chance of both occurring. It may have explained why her chakra control was nearly perfected at such an age and without much practice. The gentle fist may have helped her better it so that it would come so natural to her. She had been doing a lot of meditating and trying to find a sense of peace, it was the key of being able to tap into certain elements. It was rather interesting to say the least that she was also just able to find a sense of comfort in her own home. Which was very new since she always came home and was instantly stressed out and tense.

She took in a deep breath and closed her eyes as she put away her scrolls under the loose floor boards in her room. She had one last step before she could start a formal training with hopes of unlocking the Kihon seigyo, if she had it anyway. She slowly stood and stretched out her limbs. Hinata had long ago taken off her jacket and was in her normal training attire. She decided to venture out of her room to the training dojo in hopes that no one in her family was there; that would have been too easy though. Hinata walked in and bowed when she saw her father along with her sister. They did not acknowledge her so Hinata went on with what she had intended to do. She went to a wall covered in different weapons, which was odd because the Hyuga clan looked down in specializing in weapons because they were to be masters with their hands. But she was sure it had something to do with the Uchiha clan being weapon masters and the Hyuga's did not want to be upstaged. So, there they were. Hinata reached up to grab a wooden staff, the middle wrapped with white tape to help with grip.

"Hinata," Hiashi said and Hinata stopped but did not look back because she knew he was not looking at her, "you can barely best your sister in hand to hand combat. You are not fit to fight, let alone embarrass yourself with failing at weapon training too." He was cold and harsh and he knew that she had walked out and left. And Hinata held back the need to whimper as she stood outside the dojo. Why did he ever care; Hinata was already out of his good favor…why bother trying to still appease him? Because it was the only thing she ever wanted.

Hinata gave a shaky sigh and walked back to her room.

There was only one way that she was going to get her father to notice her as anything more than a burden. She had to plan. One step at a time.

Plan A: The Usual

Hinata was a naturally kind and caring person, as her father had stated before she would have been a better advisor than shinobi; in due time she took it as an insult because what Hyuga heir wanted to be kicked out of their position. She wanted to be a shinobi. So, back to the matter at hand. She may have been able to appeal to a kinder side in Morino, if he had any. Hinata had taken a few days just to track his movements and was correct that he was a man of pattern and no matter how he changed, he stuck to mainly four path ways out of the twelve he actually took. She was sure that he only added so many paths because he wanted to throw her off his trail. But, after making a bento, she found out which path it was and met him there. She smiled lightly as he was going to walk past her and made a point to step out in front of him.

He looked down at her with his usual cold expression and piercing stare with such dull eyes. She knew that he was a master with any weapon at his arsenal, physical or emotional.

"G-Good morning, Morino-s-sensei," she bowed to him and held out the bento, "p-please accept this?" She smiled brightly more and looked him in the eye since there was no way that she was trying to shy away from him.

They starred each other down and Ibiki looked at the bento and then to her. She was trying to appeal to him with the idea that she would be a cuddling student. She would in no why try to poison him or had done anything to tamper with it. So it was a token of meeting a middle ground. And by the way she was holding it out, she also took into account that he would not take it and she was prepared for it.

"No," Ibiki walked past her and didn't bother give her another glance as he had to get to work. Hinata held the bento close to her and only smiled. He had thought about it and that was all that mattered. She bowed lightly and then walked off. She would give the bento to Kiba.

Then next day, she gave Shino the declined bento.

The boys caught on to what was going on and knew that she was trying to impress someone with kindness and they got the rejection. They were still trying to figure out who it was and they were surprised that she was at it every day with no looks of disappointment. And they both knew that Kurenai was well aware of what was going and refused to let them in on the secrete. Kiba was sure that he was getting closer every day on who with his scouting of nearly everyone he would think Hinata would encounter; Shino made an effort to spread the beetles all over town in hopes to see if they can spot the matching chakra signature that Hinata encounters every morning. But they were no closer as each day passed.

"So," Kiba spun around the skewer of dangos, "they don't like sweets either?" He handed one to Shino and they sat under the shade of a tree, jackets and shirts long gone; the heat of the summer and scorching sun was literally cooking the team alive. Hinata was still under the sun as she was again trying to split the stump in half. She had been trying for two weeks to try and get through to this mystery person and splitting apart the stump. "Hey, if we get lucky, maybe she'll try to make ramen next." Kiba smiled brightly with a laugh. "Ooo, or some of those really good rice balls, filled with pickled plums." He nudged Shino, who only shrugged and ate the last dango. "She hasn't gotten into direct contact yet…the scent is just from being close."

"Chakra signature is so faint that it's hard to trace…why, they are not emitting chakra around her but it lingers around them." Shino added as he stood up. He stretched his limbs and then walked back over to the metal bar and started doing pull ups. He was still deep in processing though, he didn't work well without all the pieces, he wasn't good at deducing information like Hinata. Kiba was all action and he had tried to do some searching but his tracking was not all that good. Shino was trying to compile all the information he learned and used Kiba's multiple outings to gather who the potential suspects were. But they were at a lost; since once they ruled out that she was trying to 'woo' the Uzumaki boy, it was a stretch from there on out. The cleaning supplies was very odd, and was the hardest to pin down.

Kiba had continued to sit back in the shade as Akamaru lied beside him. He stared at the Hyuga girl, amazed that she had made it so far against the odds that were placed against her and the odds that she placed upon herself. His mother was even worried about how the girl was doing. Kiba did his best to play protector, but Neji Hyuga was sure a pain to get past; not that he was ever really around, but he was conveniently there when Hinata needed saving. He petted Akamaru and the dog barked lightly and stood up to stretch. "Okay boy," Kiba said lightly, "search and bring back anything that smells just like Hinata. Got it?" He asked. Akamaru nodded and turned to walk away. He was still small enough to go about unnoticed. Kiba stood up and walked over to Hinata. "How about a sparring match?" Kiba offered lightly as Hinata looked back at him. He smirked when she blushed upon looking at him but did noticeably looked him over. Was it a little weird to be checked out by his good friend, a little. Was he very flattered, hell yeah he was. "It has been a while since I kicked your ass."

Hinata blushed lightly and nodded, "Not th-this time," she smiled as she rolled her shoulders and they both stood across from one another.

"Hey, when I knock you on your ass," Kiba said with a smirk as he tensed up, "You have to take off your top."

"P-Pervert," she blushed dark red. But they both still smiled at one another. "B-But when I-I br-break your n-nose, y-you h-have to n-not cry when I-I fix it."

"Ouch," he lightly touched his nose and couldn't help but blush. This was a really great version of Hinata; the one that was slightly attractive but also had that ability to break bones. "Deal Hinata, hope you wore that mesh top."

"H-Hope y-you won't c-cry in front o-of your s-sister." Hinata shot back with a smile and Kiba blushed more.

"You know Hinata," Kiba said as they both unarmed themselves of weapons, "this whole, threatening thing may be a little off for you, but damn it makes you fairly cool."

Hinata looked to him and blinked in surprise, "R-Really? I-I look…c-cool?" She asked again as the two began to circle one another and Shino took a moment to cool down while watching the two. Hinata rushed him first, which was a surprise because she was so defensive, and for good reason. Kiba was quick to grab her and kneed her in the stomach and then went to punch her in the chest; but Hinata, as she was doubled over, gave a hard hit to his thigh and it brought him down to one knee, and then she gave three taps on his arm to let her go. She jumped away took a moment to assess her gut. It would bruise really bad, but that was that.

"Yeah…and I regret complimenting you," he grunted and stood up straight. He bit into his hand and took deep breaths.

"C-Come at m-me then," she motioned him with her arms open. A sweet smile on her face and a blush, "t-tell m-me h-how cool I-I am…p-puppy." She laughed lightly as Kiba charged at her and laughed as she widened her stance and waited for the oncoming barrage that was her best friend. This made her cool in his eyes, and Kiba was a blunt man. He would never lie to make Hinata feel better, he was raised around strong women, so he assumed the same of her. And when he came with a punch, she was gone in a blink of an eye and Kiba quickly tucked and rolled as he open palm came down hard on the ground. She jumped back as he lunged at her again.

Hinata began these quick movements as chakra were pinpointed in the center of her palms. She was getting faster. Kiba sped up in hopes to break through her best defense tactic, but he was met with a wall of slicing chakra. He fell back and felt the sting of small and fine cuts all over his body.

"FUCK!" He jumped back and looked at his body, covered in bleeding cuts, "Shit Hinata! That was awesome!"

"You're still in the spar Kiba," Shino said with a sigh as Kiba looked up and saw that Hinata had disappeared and her scent was too close. He spun around and they were both surprised that he caught her arms as she was about to strike his shoulder and hip. Kiba smirked and used her surprise to push her to the ground, he arms pinned above her head and he bit into her right shoulder.

"N-NO biting," She cried out and tried to struggle out of his hold, but his teeth were strong and sharp. His voice was muffled and he refused to let go of her and his grip was getting close to the point of breaking bone. "I give! I-I give!"

"Ha," He let go and still straddled her. His smile was big and arrogant, "Who knocked you on your ass again?"

"Y-You," she said lightly as she messaged her wrists.

"You nearly had me Hinata," he lightly ran his hand over his chest, "it's a good defense. You're getting better."

"A-And I still can't b-beat you," she muttered and pushed him off. Kiba let her go and watched as she threw off her jacket. She had been wearing a fishnet top, but it had fabric to cover her bust. Kiba huffed and blushed, that was really not fair. Hinata got to check him out, why not him? "I-I'm h-hopeless," she ran her hands through hair matted with sweat and grease. "I-I have t-to h-hurry." She looked up at the sky and then to the sun dial off to the right of the field. Hinata looked back to Kiba, "M-Mean is cool?"

"On you it looks awesome as hell," he said as he picked up his weapons. Hinata knew that she only had an hour to make her presence known to Morino while he went for his walk and lunch. His days were getting longer and he was shortening his time away from the prison. She also knew that Kurenai was going to come back to check on them. She picked up all her stuff and then began to refile through her pack. "What are you doing?"

"S-Something very st-stupid," she said as she pulled out some steel wire, sharp kunais and shurikans, and a roll of exploding tags. "I-I'll b-be back," she said as she ran off and the two boys stood there who wanted to move…but couldn't. In all honesty, they wanted to figure it out without her help, following her would have been so easy and then all the fun would be gone.

Shino sighed, "Best two out of three."

"Done," Kiba said as he quickly tried to tackle the boy.

Plan B: The Force

On some road that had been long in need of repairs from overgrown tree roots and plants, Ibiki would admit to being taken by surprise. It was a route he hadn't taken in over a year but he knew that the little Hyuga pest was tailing him and recording where and how he got to places; and breaking away from his routine was irritating…but also very fun. Ibiki never got the time to try something new and learn how to destroy a new person, but this was proving to be entertaining enough between his dull work days. But this was indeed interesting…as he was caught between two webs of sharp ninja wire and the Hyuga girl balanced atop one of the webs. He could feel it, chakra following each line of wire that was able to hold her on top like she was a spider. She didn't give him much time to admire it; she was quick. Not that he was just learning that, but every deduction was being proven. As weapons rained from above, an odd move for a Hyuga, but affective.

Her precision was something to make note of because every move she made was on point. She avoided her two webs and had been good to keep him between. Any move he made to cut through or jump over was stopped with another distraction from her. Her speed was average, and her strikes were hard. The two she landed on him fractured bone. But at most, it was like one really good punch. Her defense was probably the best thing about her and her attack was poor. He was sure she had never killed anyone on purpose. What had to be somewhat…amazing, was her chakra control. He barley saw any anbu with her kind of control. Sure, people can use the right amount for jutsu, but this Hyuga Chakra was a crafted weapon. He watched it flux in her hands. One of her best defense was weaving this chakra into a wall that was sharp; his fist was stopped enough that he nearly backed up into the web.

But, per usual, Ibiki had the upper hand and while she was caught in her own wire, he made a dash. He didn't know how long she had been stuck there, but the next day the wire was gone and he was met with the Hyuga and paper tags.

Two weeks of it and he was waiting.

Three weeks he had fought off the little girl and each day he left her beaten, bruised, and sometimes tied up so she wouldn't follow.

Four weeks and he had finally gotten bored of her.

"No," he looked down on her as she struggled against thick rope that she knew was used for fishing boats in Kirigakure. Hinata spat out blood that was collecting in her mouth and tried to focus her vision. "Give up." He was trying something new. Usually, beating people into submission was the easiest, but like all spirits, they willed out too long. So, he knew that this girl was an emotional wreck, and it was now time to capitalize on it. Sure, he would miss all her failed attempts to charm him, sometimes he wishes he would have told her 'no' and taken the bento; it'd be better than the stuff he had to force down at the prison. "You are a pain and a burden. I have a real job to help this country and you are keeping me from it. Stop embarrassing yourself and get away from me; you're a pathetic excuse for a shinobi." He nodded as she stopped moving and just stared down at her legs. Ibiki, finally satisfied, walked off back to the prison and prepared himself for the scolding that he was going to get.

He made it all the way to the prison.

Now, Ibiki knew something was up because Kurenai was supposed to have come and follow him and try to kick the shit out of him. He went through a whole work session until late into the night. He thought back to how he had left the girl because maybe it was little worse for ware and Kurenai had to take care of the girl first. That made everything ten times worst because after all her failed attempts and was sent back limping to her team, he was met with Kurenai and mostly a look that could kill anyone else. This time though, he had attacked her emotionally and knew he had crossed a line. The girl was coddled from everyone but her family, it was the only thing keeping her going (he assumed) so to offer her more rejection and strife it should be worse. As he walked back to his apartment, he had to find out what happened…what made today different?

He came back up the old road and walked up to another surprising site. The Hyuga girl was standing in the middle of the road and she was bandaging her hands. From the blood on the ground, she had fixed herself instead of going to a hospital. He almost wanted to groan; what an idiot. Her jacket was on the ground beside a mesh shirt. She looked like a partial mummy and was breathing heavy. He stood there and looked to the tree that she had been tied to and found another surprise.

There was a giant scorch mark and the ashes of what used to be rope.

He was intrigued again. So, the girl had a few more hidden talents that she was not telling anyone.

"Fools don't get proper help," he said as he walked up to her. "Prideful idiots ignore something that will get them killed later. You think I am impressed by-"

"W-Who cares?" She shot back with a frown and fought the urge to cry. "I-I am not a-an excuse…I-I am a-a gr-great shinobi," she staggered as she took a step back as he got closer. "I-I just w-wanted t-to let y-you know…" She went over to her jacket and shirt and struggled to pick them up. She cried out in pain as she finally bent over and then straightened up again. "Will…you…train me…Morino-s-sensei?"

"Get to the hospital," he said as he walked past her.

Hinata huffed lightly as he walked away and then let the smile pull, "H-He didn't say no…" she looked over to the tree where Kurenai was hiding behind. "I-I can do this…b-but thank y-you." She limped off to the hospital and Kurenai sighed lightly and shook her head.

"Kiba and Shino are going to be furious tomorrow."

(Next Idea)

The Yakuza Families AU

On a cool Fall day in the Fire Country, the capital of Konohagakure was in a state of panic…well, not the people, but the government and the police force. Tonight was the annual night of the Hyuga clans famous Allied Party. The best five-star hotel in the center of the city, the two dining halls had been rented out for a party that was meant to last all night. Two catering companies were booked to help with the food and drinks because one was worried and they both knew the money they could make if they got this right. The hotel had promoted privacy and a high reputation with all the high end suits being rented out just for this occasion, ensuring no one would be driving home and assuring the police force that everyone was under one roof. It ran so deep that the Hokage could do nothing to stop even those of his own family that would be partaking in such events. Everyone was untouchable. Each person was either in government, the biggest business in the world, or both. Konoha's people were ready for the business it would bring though, sons and daughters that would spend big money on the smallest things.

What was supposed to be the biggest party was split into two different fields. A formal event for the business leaders and the elders who have been in the business for decades. Then came the more casual event that was left to socialites, heirs, and the famous who knew who they should have on their good side. There would be a few of the heirs within the formal area, but it was understood that they would not be dressed for it. Crisp air wafted into each room and the staff had been dolled up to look their best and to make an impression. Big families would be coming in just for this moment…and who would know what that would really bring.

Hyuga Hinako smiled brightly as she stood in an elegant black dress that hugged her jut right and she was adorned with pearls. Her hair was pulled up into a loose bun to allow long blue hair to fall and frame her face. She giggled as she spun around in a body mirror and then leaned in close to check over her make-up again. "Hiashi-kun," she called from her closet and lightly dabbed her lips, "do I look…overdone?"

Hyuga Hiashi walked in as he re tied his bow tie and looked up at her with a raised brow. "You look lovely Hinako," he said lightly as he walked in and stood beside her. He looked at her reflection and smirked, "I like it…you never wear anything so daring."

Hinako stood straight and took in smokey eyes and dark plum lipstick. Her nails painted to match it and strappy heels brought her height up enough so that her forehead was at her husband's nose. She sighed lightly, "You like it?"

"It only matters if you like it," Hiashi said as he kissed her temple. "I musts go check on the other two. And Hanabi is going to head off soon, so come and say goodbye." He walked out and Hinako took one last look before she followed and was sure to leave her purse on a hall table. Hiashi walked into the main area of the home and frowned, "Where is Hinata?" He asked as Neji looked back at him as he was fixing his sleeves. Hiashi took the moment to look at the exposed tattoos on him; he remembered watching the boy getting the tattoo sleeves finished. The usual dragons and kanji, but he saw that he had added in a sun on each of his wrists.

The boy shrugged as he finished rolling up his sleeves to his elbow and then turned to face him. "I thought she was in her room, still getting ready. Is she not?"

"She should be ready now," He said as Hanabi was sitting in her school uniform and playing on her game boy. "And you will be respectful to your grandparents, understood?"

"I am sixteen," Hanabi looked up at him as she stood up, "I should be allowed to go too. I am taking over the family business and I'm still kept away like you are ashamed of me." She crossed her arms over her chest. "Hinata was allowed to attend at my age."

"You both were raised different," Hiashi said as he pulled out a few cards from his inner pocket and handed her them along with a cell phone. "You were raised to take over the business, your sister was raised to take over your mother's business…and many of your mother's allies will be there."

Hanabi huffed as she looked to the smiling woman who always cooed to her and made Hanabi feel all warm inside. "Mother…"

"I know my firework," she walked over to her and placed one arm around her. "But worry not," she smiled at her with a pink blush, "in a couple weeks, you and your father with grandfather will head out to a business conference and only you can get those foolish heirs to give up the best secretes." She said and the two smiled at one another as Hiashi rolled his eyes. "Now, be kind to the grandparents."

"Okay…" she nodded and then looked to the phone, "what if something happens?"

"Do not be worried," Hiashi said as he looked over as Hizashi and Kō walked out dressed casually and with Hanabi's bags. "You will have proper protection and your grandfather is stocked to the nose."

Kō scoffed and shot Neji a glare, which was returned tenfold. "I do not see why this can't be a father son moment," he looked to Hiashi. "I was Hinata's guard first. Shouldn't someone with more experience be with her tonight?"

"Like you are all that good," Neji scoffed and the eldest twins sighed and rolled their eyes. "Get over it. You're out and I'm in-" he was cut off and both cousin pulled out guns and pointed at one another. Hanabi groaned and flopped down on the sofa as Hizashi and Hiashi looked to one another. It was always a fight between the two; neither one liked to be out done and it looked like their new argument revolved around who got to guard Hinata.

Hyuga Hinata, heiress to the Hyuga Company until, at eighteen, she publicly renounced her spot to her younger sister. The Press ate it up, but Hinata was all smiles as she let it be known that she had taken an interest in other fields. It was a decision that was made along with the Hyuga council, Hiashi, Hinako, and her uncle Kyo. It was no secret that the Hiroshi Clan was a family that dealt more the underground world. So, the Heiress became the next in line to take over her division in Konohagakure. Speaking of the young woman…

"Stop it," the family looked over and saw that Hinata stood in the doorway; she wore an off the shoulder top that was a dark purple and came down to midthigh with a black racer back top underneath, and wore black leggings that came down to her knees, and wedged shoes that were meant to look like normal hightop shoes. Her hair was down and she wore a flower crown and silver stud earrings. Her lips were painted a deep red as she also had a smokey eye shadow going on with her lashes longer and thicker looking than before. With her exposed skin, her tattoos can also be seen; Hinata didn't get full sleeves, but on her shoulder was the clear design of textile patterns with the intertwining design of a six tailed wolf with glowing eyes. Hinata crossed her arms, "I hate seeing you two fight." She looked down at her shoes that also had a flower print and blushed lightly.

The two groaned and put their weapons back.

"Hinata-sama," Kō began after clearing his throat. "Are you sure that you will be alright without me? I know that a few of your allies are hot headed morons and that many people in one area is bound to cause trouble."

"I will be fine Kō-kun," she nodded to him even though he frowned, he quickly brightened when she smiled at him so sweetly. "I will be fully stocked."

"And I will be there also," Neji shot in with a glare as Kō only smirked. "Speaking of your stock, we need to put in the car." Hinata nodded and looked to her parents.

"Oh you look so pretty," Hinako gushed lightly as she walked over to her and grabbed Hinata's arms. "Gosh you look just like grandmother…but those eyes." Hinako giggled as Hinata blushed lightly and looked at her feet. Hinata shifted as Hinako gave her a light kiss, "My little sunshine…you would look so nice in a suit though. Maybe next time."

"We must be off," Hiashi looked to his watch and then looked to Hizashi. "Neji, get Hinata situated and brother, get Hanabi to safety for the night." He ordered as he pulled out his phone and sent a text for his ride. "I want updates every hour and we will be implementing which protocol Hinako?"

"Protocol, B-127," she said as Kō handed Hinako her purse and she checked her gun, pepper spray, knives, and then pulled out a compact to check her make up again. "Hinata…no hero moments. There is only one number one, and it is family." Hinata nodded lightly as Neji came back with a silver case and motioned Hinata to follow him out. "Do you really think they'll be okay?" Hinako asked lightly once the two were out of ear shot.

Hiashi looked to her and nodded, "She is our daughter. And you will be close and about the best shot I have ever met."

"She gets that perfect eye site from you though," Hinako complimented him and leaned against him. "World's greatest hand to hand fighter and one hell of a sniper." She leaned up and kissed his cheek and then wiped off the lipstick mark she left. "You promise to let me watch over your shoulder if you have to kill someone?"

"Of course," he leaned down and pressed his forehead against hers. "I'm only a crack shot when I'm trying to impress you." They both smiled and Hinako blushed and walked out hand in hand as someone followed them out with all of their extra equipment.

(Line Break)

"Damn Hinata," a woman with long blonde hair that was pulled up in high ponytail teased with a smirk, "if I wasn't a spoken for woman, I would be all over you." She laughed lightly as she cleared out the barrel of her gun and began to take it apart. Yamanaka Ino stood in a form fitted dark red cocktail dress that was strapless and came down to midthigh, along with fishnet stockings and black stiletto heels. Ino had a decretive tattoo on her clavicle and the rest of hidden by her dress. She wore dark pink lipstick and had winged eyeliner and a flower crown with bright yellow flowers. Ino was standing by the hotels table as she looked to the brunette that was sharpening daggers. "Don't you agree TenTen?"

"I am not bisexual like you are," TenTen said, her hair pulled back in a long braid with her flower crown having small pink flowers. She smiled at Hinata, "But you look lovely." TenTen wore an oriental like dress that came down to her thighs with golden buttons and stings, along with dragon designs on it. The sleeves long to hide away the long tattoo sleeves covered in koi fish, geishas, and textile designs. She wore black flats and leggings. All her makeup was very neutral in color, except for the light pink of her lips.

"How is Naruto?" They looked over to the woman with long pink hair that was left undone with bright red flower crown. She smiled as she wore plum colored lipstick and had smokey metallic eyeshadow. The pink haired woman was scanning through different profiles and had two other computers that were monitoring the main floor and the hall of their room number. She wore a black top with short poufy sleeves and a dark blue corset with black lace design, a pair of blue jean shorts that were tight to her body, and strappy sandals with a small heel. She had her phone in her back pocket and two metal wrist bands. She had tattoos on her back and shoulder that were hidden at the moment, but worth the look.

"Oh you know," she shrugged, "he's been busy trying to help those blasted tailed beasts. And then also bothering the Uchiha brat." Ino sighed lightly as she loaded a gun and strapped onto her thigh. She began to prepare another, "But I get to see him in a suit today and I may just pull him into a back room."

"Cool," Haruno Sakura said unenthusiastically and continued to work on her computers and tucked sunglasses on the top of her head. "Anyway…Hinata," she didn't look at the woman, "please tell me that we will not be alone with the barbaric beasts."

"They will be in another room, but their apprentices may be a lingering issue," Hinata said as she put in her ear piece and the other girls also put them in. Hinata hid away her guns on thigh holsters and then hidden blades up her sleeves; a trick that she and TenTen shared. Hinata fixed her crown, "But we will leave that business to me." She then checked the blades in her shoes and then walked over to the phone. It was a quick dial to another room, "Ani," she said and smiled as the other girls snickered. "What is the plan?" She held the phone between her head and shoulder and began to signed the plan back to the girls. "Two minutes then." She said her goodbyes and hung up. "You three…stay close to Neji while I am away."

"And let you go in alone without us?" Ino scoffed as she put on glasses on the top of her head. TenTen and Hinata did the same. "No way."

"Do not worry," Hinata smiled lightly as, "I have to go into the meeting with Kiba anyway." She looked at herself in the mirror and adjusted her crown once more. Hinata took in a deep breath and exhaled slowly, "What is our main objective?"

"New allies," TenTen said as she stood.

"Seek and Destroy," Ino smirked as she flipped her hair over her shoulder.

"Hack enemies' information," Sakura laughed lightly as she hooked her phone to a clip on her pocket. "Oh this is going to be very cool." The girls laughed just as there was a knock on the door.

Hinata walked over, her gun in hand, "Who is it?" She asked with fake concern and the other three had to keep from giggling.

"The reason you won't get any sleep tonight- Ah, what the fuck Hyuga?! I meant with her consent of course." A voice yelled and Hinata rolled her eyes and opened the door enough so that Neji, Inuzuka Kiba, Aburame Shino, and Rock Lee could walk in. She closed the door and Kiba stood by her as the others wandered to places to sit. "Are you still okay with me making comments like that?" He asked with a smile.

"How about you hold off for tonight?" She more stated than asked. Kiba nodded and stood beside her, his arms behind his back. "You look handsome, Kiba-kun." She glanced over him. He wore a dark blue button up, the sleeves rolled up and a black bow tie. He wore dress pants and loafers, even though she knew that he hated wearing anything like that. And he hated hiding his chest and shoulder tattoos, at least he still got to show off the ones on his face.

"Thank you," he ran his hand through slicked back hair, "I do clean up well."

"Our gear Haruno?" Neji asked as he looked to the woman.

She nodded and went over to a silver case and opened up for ear pieces and four sets of glasses, "And I do hope that the Hyuga clan will be footing the bill for all this extra gear…I don't make this stuff cheap."

"Your payment has been sent to its usually place, cash only and some extra." He said as he put on the glasses and she handed Shino and Lee the others. "Try not to spend it all in one go." He smirked as she rolled her eyes and sat on the dresser top as Shino stood by her. "Lee, TenTen, we are going to do a perimeter check. Aburame, Haruno, and Yamanaka will be scouting within the second hall and find out who really works for this hotel."

"Since when did you start calling the shots?" Ino shot back with a glare and then looked to Hinata, "I promised my boyfriend that we'd get drinks tonight."

"Your boyfriend is allied with the Hyuga Clans top rival and, in simple terms, and idiot," Neji said back with a glare. "The less you are around him blabbering the safer the rest of us are." Before Ino could start a fight, another loud knock came from the door. All weapons were raised and Hinata carefully placed her hand on the knob.

"W-Who is it?" She pretended and kept calm.

"Karin reporting in. Passcode 21325534. Do not shoot me idiots."

Hinata let out a sigh and opened the door as the others went back to business. Karin walked in with soft thuds from her flower print shoes. Her red hair was swept to one side as she fixed her glasses. She wore a dark green strapless shirt with a long sleeves fishnet shirt underneath and a pair of jean shorts with thigh high black stockings to match. All her back and shoulder tattoos lightly obscured and all flowers and vines. She wore black lipstick and green eyeshadow with winged liner. Her flower crown placed neatly on the top of her head. "Are you alright?" Hinata asked.

"Fine," she said as she dropped her duffle back on the bed and caught her change of glasses and ear piece from Sakura, "I had an exam."

"Oooo," TenTen looked at her, "how is the university? No one is giving you trouble anymore, right?" She asked as Karin put on a belt that she used to hide away laced needles.

"Not anymore," she smiled back at her as she held a bottle and shook it, "he was too busy in the bathroom." She laughed and other offered a laugh or smile. "But no need to worry about that," she began to sort out all of her equipment. "We do have to worry about my supplier though," she stood straight and looked to Hinata. "He's getting fidgety and told me that the guilt 'may kill him'." She quoted and crossed her arms over her chest. "Also said that he nearly puked while getting an off duty cop her wife's medication."

"Find a new supplier," Hinata said as she looked to Sakura, who was already looking into all her records. "We will find a way to keep his silent tomorrow."

"I love it," TenTen stood and looked to Lee, "I bet this is gonna be you and me." Lee gave a big smile and a thumbs up to her. He stood in button up white shirt, the sleeves rolled up, and he wore black shoes and dark colored jeans that fitted o him a little too well. Tattoo's whole upper body was covered in tattoos of different kanjis that all revolved around different chakras, and dragons; only the ones on his forearms were visible.

"Truly, we will also have to give him a lesson in his own abilities." Lee announced. TenTen only laughed and nodded.

"Karin," Hinata looked to her, "I thought you would not make it today."

"The exam was not as hard as I thought," she said lightly, "and you know I hate that I am rarely around. I heard TenTen nearly blew it at the hospital, trying to explain a stab wound." She looked to the girl, who blushed and looked away with a huff as she lightly rubbed her right side. "You idiots need a medic…and a good one." She placed her hands on her hips. "I graduate soon, and then med school…I can't afford to back out now…literally."

"I stand by you, Karin," Hinata nodded and smiled sweetly. "We do really need you."

"Not to mention," Ino piped in with a smile. "Shino keeps asking about you."

"Shut up," Shino said as he fixed the sunglasses Sakura had given him and blushed pink. He wore all black a white tie and thin jacket that was meant to hid his shoulder holsters where he kept his favorite pistols. Karin only huffed and blushed as well. "I thought we met for business."

"We did," Kiba began as he clapped his hand together, "Thanks to the Hyuga Clan, we are all under one roof, the cops are nearly ten minutes away and ready for war."

"You can say it without the attitude," Neji said lightly as TenTen nudged him with a smirk.

"So, tonight we have to play it a little nicer than usual," he looked to Shino, "that means you might have to talk to people, I know, it will be tough." He teased lightly and Hinata rolled her eyes with a smile. "It also means that we have to be extra careful around certain groups of assholes that also got invited."

"The main players are Hiroshi, Uchiha, Tailed, and Akatsuki. My Mother, Fugaku Uchiha, Kaguya, and Nagato. Under them are the defending clans: Hyuga, Senju, Inuzuka, Nara, and Anbu." Hinata continued, "What we need right now, is to play nice, because the Tailed Beast are still on a rough patch with the Akatsuki and still look down on anyone that even starts talking to them." Hinata pulled out her phone, "Be safe and we are playing it safe. Ino, this may be a little much, but even be careful around Uzumaki-san, he's a new apprentice and his mother is already on edge." Hinata took a deep breath and nodded. "Understood?"

"Yes," all voice sounded off.

"Kiba-kun," Hinata said and she wrapped her arm with his. "We will see you in a few hours. Be safe, that's an order." The two walked out first, stoic faces the whole way down to the main floor, where they could already feel the tension. The others quickly left in their groups and would head down to the mind field of journalist, photographers, and the innocent majority that thinks this was just going to be a cool party.

(Line Break)

"Oh Namikaze-san," Hinako smiled as she was seated across from the woman at the round table. "You have been looking so well lately, and your hair is so vibrant. I could spot you from a helicopter," she blushed and looked to the woman with a glint in her eyes. "How has your son been…I heard he is the next in line to take Kurama's place?"

"Thank you so much Hyuga-san, I am sure to always take care of my hair. I do not think I pull off something so dark, I'd look ghostly." She smiled hard that her husband, Namikaze Minato, sigh lightly and pat her thigh for support. Kushina sat back as she picked up a glass of champagne, "My son is a hard worker, earned his place to become a leader. Not all of us can handle having to work for a spot; we just get it handed to us."

"Oh yes," Uchiha Fugaku smirked as he wiped his mouth, "what would people like us know of hard work? Not like we worked along-side great leaders and point them towards who we want to pick as the successor…Uzumaki-san."

Kushina bit back a sneer, "Did I ask for your opinion, Uchiha?"

"Sweetheart," Minato began with a smile, "Pay no attention. The Uchiha just like to get in the last word." Hiashi couldn't help but give a small chuckle and then went back to eating his dinner. He always left the bickering to those that lead, he was just a pretty face after all. "Nara-san, you have been awfully quiet."

"No, just smart," Nara Shikaku said as he continued to eat. "The Boss has also advised me to keep my big mouth shut. Oops." He shrugged as Yoshino sighed and rolled her eyes. "Foods good, wish we had some scotch though."

"That's enough dear," Yoshino patted his shoulders and looked to the other woman. "Let's try not to hurt that mind too much," she kissed his temple. "Uchiha-san," she looked to Uchiha Mikoto and was fairly serious. "I would hope that you would make time within the week to meet with me for lunch. My treat of course."

"I will be sure to give you a call about it." Mikoto nodded. She then looked over to the dance floor where there were the young heirs were mingling for a bit and trying to get along. "Is Sasuke still doing okay?"

"Do not baby him," Fugaku said and grunted when someone patted his back. "Inuzuka." He growled out as the woman smiled down at him and flashed sharp canines, "I hope security didn't give you too much trouble."

"Shove it up your ass," she said and looked to Hinako. "Your brother thinks he can tell me what to do and I am only doing this because I like you." Inuzuka Tsume said dully and Hinako smiled and nodded. "He would like you and your husband to join in on a little chat."

"Thank you Inuzuka-san," Hinako stood and Hiashi followed suit, grabbing her purse for her. "Please, sit with my dear friends. You are the best conversationalist and I would love my companions to get to know all about you." She blushed as Tsume smirked and quickly sat and filled Hiashi's untouched wine glass. "Just a moment," Hinako smiled at them and walked off with Hiashi following. "That woman is amazing. She works with us, no?" Hinako asked.

"The Inuzuka family is still independent as of now, but her youngest child seems to always be around Neji and Hinata. More or less, she will not be a threat, but I can work out for an alliance ship on paper in blood." Hiashi explained as he pulled out his phone, "Would you like to schedule a dinner?"

"Make it a lunch, invite the main family and any guards they bring along," Hinako said as a frown came to her face as she saw who was at the table. She hummed lightly, "Whatever they want…do not let them have it."

"Understood." Hiashi saw who Hinako was looking at. Her brother, Hiroshi Kyo, was seated at a table with Senju Tsunade, Otsutsuki Kaguya, and Nagato. He clenched his fist and stood slightly behind his wife. "Greetings," he nodded to them all.

"Imoto," Kyo smiled and motioned for her to sit by him. Hiashi still stood behind her. "Lady Otsutsuki had brought up some points of discussion-"

"What is with you trying to lengthen the conversation," Kaguya waved him off and looked to Hinako. "I would think that it would be beneficial if your daughter was to marry a nephew of mine," she said as she motioned over to the young man dressed in pair of fitted black jeans, black combat boots, and a white button up shirt with the sleeves rolled up to the elbow and the top buttons left undone. The night sky decorated his forearms and then one on his chest. His hair was a shaggy white, unkept. His light blue eyes were hidden by half lowered lids as he looked to the dancers with boredom. "Toneri is part of my branch family and will indeed insure an alliance between along with a very capable husband for the young Heiress. And before you say anything," she said with a sigh, "No, I am not asking your daughter to drop her title to fall under mine, but Toneri will give up his name for yours."

"Your nephew is willing to marry into my family?" Hinako asked as Hiashi put a hand on her shoulder. "Just for the sake that he will take on a position with the leaders."

"Correct," she nodded. Kaguya looked at fine manicured nails. "My sons will take over my position and Toneri's skills and knowledge would be put to waist if he were to stay where he is."

"And what do you gain from all this?" Tsunade asked with a glare. "You are too selfish to only do this for your nephew."

Kaguya only glanced to Tsunade, "Someone in my family rises to a place of power, bringing honor and power to his family. That is what I get, my nephew proving himself to me and the family." She smiled lightly but it never reached her eyes. "The only other bachelors are heirs to their own titles or small syndicates that would add nothing but a few workers and good deal if you're lucky. Please, think this over."

"Is it really wise to try and marry off your family in front of us?" Nagato asked as he wiped his mouth. "Some of us are quick with a hit," he shot a look to Tsunade. "Not to mention that you are making deals and still refuse to hear me out." He coughed into the napkin.

"I will deal with you privately where I am not surrounded by children and bystanders," she shot him a glare. "Your little plan with my syndicate was cute, but the second you brought in their apprentices is when you cross a little too far." She calmed herself and nodded lightly. "So let us both be civil for the night, yes?" Nagato nodded, not wanting to push it further. "And Senju," she said lightly, "Your scientist…tell him he still owes some dues."

"I'll be sure he knows."

"Perfect," Kaguya said with a smile and picked up her wine glass, "I do hope that we can all see brighter days in our near future," she looked over to her sons, who stood close by to one another as they scanned the rooms. "But I must excuse myself."

"Then we best get to our companions," Hinako stood and bowed to the table. "Ani, I will be sure to save you a dance," she smiled to him and he only smiled back and laughed lightly. "Let us go husband," she said as Hiashi slipped a card out of her bag and left it in Kyo's hand when they shook hands. "I know Uzumaki-san would still want to discuss some matters with us." Hinako giggled and glanced as Kaguya waved her nephew towards the dance floor and then walked off to her sons. She glared at the boy as he ran a hand through his hair and walk over to the Hyuga heir, who was standing by a long table of desserts with a glass of water as she listened to the orchestra.

"Should I send over a guardian?" Hiashi asked as he caught his wife stare.

"No," Hinako nodded as Hinata looked to her. Hinata glanced over to the male that was walking over to her; the woman held up three fingers and then went back to listening to the orchestra. "They'd only get in the way.

Hinata was calm as the boy came over and smiled lightly at her. "May I bother you for a dance?" He asked kindly and she looked to him and placed down her glass. Hinata took his extended hand and followed him to a busy dance floor. "You never answered if I was a bother."

"Does it matter anymore?" She asked lightly as she placed his hand on his shoulders and felt his light touch on her hip.

"Of course," he smiled as they moved slowly with the music. "You are far too busy with what may be happening in the other hall and I do not want to interfere with all your thoughts and planning." Toneri spoke lightly as he took his place as the lead dancer, but Hinata was quick to notice if she changed direction, he would follow her movements. It was all a fine game, but she had no idea who had control of the board yet. "So, am I being a bother?"

"Not yet," she said as she began to follow his lead. "I do not think that we have been properly introduced."

"We have not," he nodded and chuckled as he spun her around, "but I like to leave an air of mystery."

"I think it's terribly rude," she added.

"You may stop the dance anytime you like." He offered, still being so sweet and gentle. Hinata believed that she really could. Hinata had complete control of what was going on and she tested it by stopping her movements. They stood still in the middle of the floor. Toneri had moved his hand away from her waist, but when he let go of his grip, Hinata didn't. He looked to their hands. "Oh…" he smirked and looked to her, "you didn't believe me, did you?"

"I did," she said calmly but her response was too quick. Hinata moved his hand back to her waist, "You are very loyal very quick." They began to dance again and Toneri seemed to have a glint in his eyes that meant she was doing what he had planned. "Especially odd from your family."

"So you do know me?" He asked lightly and playfully. "There goes my air of mystery." He dipped her back, "I prove so loyal because why would I not be to the next leader of Hiroshi's Konoha syndicate?" He pulled her back up and leaned in close, "I know when to fight and when to appease. I would like to appease to you, Hyuga-hime."

"And why would you want that?" She asked lightly.

"So when asked, you would allow me the honor to marry you," he whispered in her ear and then leaned back. Quick to give her space. He smiled at the surprise on her face. "Shall I take you to sit down? I would not want to make you uncomfortable, Hyuga-hime."

"Take my back to my mother," she said as he only held her by the hand, and walked her back to the table. "You will tell no one else of what we have spoken of."

"Understood," he nodded and then whispered to her, "my I ask of one request?"

Hinata nodded, "You may ask, but expect no approval."

"Dinner, tomorrow? Wherever you like, bring whoever you need to feel safe, my treat." He offered as they got close to the table. "Here," he held out a blank card and once at the table, wrote down a number in blue ink. "Thank you for the dance, Hyuga-hime." He took her hand and brought it to his lips, but looked to her, waiting for some sort of confirmation.

Hinata pulled her hand away slowly. She took the card and nodded to him, "You are welcome." Toneri only smiled and bowed before walking back over to his aunt and elder cousins. Hinata stood there as her father walked over and stood beside her. She glanced to him, "Was your marriage arranged?"

"No, it was a suggestion," he said lightly as he glanced down at his eldest. "What would be good for the family, the company."

"Why did you accept it," she asked lightly as she turned the card in her fingers.

"I fell in love with her and she fell in love with me." He said softly as he glanced back to Hinako, who was making conversation and trying very hard to not pull out her pistol and threaten someone with it. He looked to Hinata. "What does he want?"

"Dinner."

"Then its best to figure out what is really going on and what you should be doing." He lightly patted her shoulder. "I would make an escape now, take the mutt with you and find the others. The Akatsuki and Uchiha had already made their way over and none of the Tailed apprentices are around." He turned away and walked back over to the table. Hinata made her way over to Kiba and with a light touch, they both walked out with another word and were quick to contact their respective people.

Now it was time for the hard part.

(End)

So there you go guys, if there is any idea that anyone like that I could continue one of the ideas into something bigger and longer than what was up. There were a few others I was going to write, but those were still ideas that had yet to be flushed out and just were not at the quality I wanted them to be at. I hope that you all enjoyed and that all of my readers are have a great year.