DISCLAIMER!: I DON'T OWN NARUTO! Thought you'd know by now...
(A/N) Alright guys here we are at the end of this little mini ark. The next chapter will be a time skip to the start of Naruto's Academy days.
TO THE CHAPTER!
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Chapter 13: Relationships
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Cole looked at all of the shocked Hyuuga's in the room and thought it would be the perfect time to pop his little question, "Also, Hiashi-san, Hannah-san, if you would entertain a idea of mine, and I know it is a little old fashioned, but hear me out here. I would like to have a marriage contract between Naruto and Hinata."
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Once the words left Cole's mouth, the Hyuuga's froze, just looking past him. It was like they were caught in a genjutsu. They all just had a completely blank look on their faces with their mouths slightly agape.
The first to break from their complete shock was Hiashi. "WHAT WAS THAT! THERE IS NO WAY YOU ARE TAKING MY LITTLE GIRL! WHY I OUTTA-" Hiashi's rage was halted when he noticed that he was being held back by most of the council and his wife. Cole was also brandishing a kunai and taking a defensive stance. Hiashi's face grew a blush that could give Hinata a run for her money. He coughed and said, "Sorry about that, just, instinct."
Cole sheepishly put the kunai back and mumbled, "No,no. I get it..." Cole let Hiashi simmer down a bit before he continued his statement. "Well you see Hiashi-san. There is actually a lot both Naruto and your clan can gain from this. First of all, it would help Naruto repopulate his clan and give him more connections in the village." Hiashi let out a low growl and glared at Cole. Cole quickly got to the point of what the Hyuuga clan could gain from this. "And, the fact that Naruto is the heir to not one, but two clan fortunes, the Child of Prophecy, and has a extremely high chance of becoming Hokage, this would benefit the Hyuuga immensely. Just think of it, a Hyuuga being married to the Hokage. The Hyuuga clan would be getting a lot more power and influence with that." As Cole finished he looked intently at Hiashi's face. For the first time since he met the man he saw basically the who spectrum of emotions go through him at once.
They waited in silence for a long period of time. Hiashi finally broke the silence by stating the obvious, "If Hinata marries out side of the clan, then I don't have an heir." Cole smirked and looked at Hannah. "That's not necessarily true. Congratulations Hannah-san, it's a baby girl." Everyone gasped and looked at her with Byakugan ablaze. "He's right, there is a child...but how'd you know it was a girl?" One of the elders asked. Cole just shrugged and said, "Let's just say it is a very, very, accurate gut feeling."
They all looked between each other for a few moments. After a brief moment of awkward silence Hiashi said, "Well, Oracle-san, if you have no more to say...then yes I will agree to the contract." Cole looked at the elders and could almost see the gears turning in their heads to how they could reek all of the benefits from this. Cole got slightly irritated and said, "Actually Hiashi-san, I have two more things to say. First, Hinata and Naruto must decide this on their own, they have the power to choose whether they marry or not. And second, and most importantly, if I see any evidence of the Caged Bird seal on Hinata I will personally remove it and forcibly apply it to all of the elders and you Hiashi-san. Do I make myself clear?"
Hiashi could feel the threat in his words, what he said, he meant. And he would do it to. "Agreed," Hiashi said after a slight gulp after the thought of someone placing the horrid seal on himself. This got a slight shout from the elders, but one look from Cole was all they needed to be shut up.
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It about another hour to work out the agreement and to sign the papers. Cole was lead outside by Hiashi to retrieve Naruto. But to both of their surprise, the two had fallen asleep and were leaning against a tree in the yard with their heads touching together. Cole let a warm smile creep across his face. He was going to miss the days where Naruto was his little child, and not the full blown ninja bad ass adult he'd be by the time he graduates the academy. The two fathers wordlessly picked up their respective children and went their separate ways.
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When Cole got home he put Naruto in his bed and was about to go to his own when he noticed his son woke up and was rubbing his eyes. "Hmm, are we home?" He asked tiredly. Cole laughed a little and asked, "Did you have fun with Hinata?" When he said 'Hinata' Naruto woke up a bit more and nodded his head. "mmhmm, Hina-chan is really nice! She showed me how to press flowers. Can we make a garden? I really like flowers." Naruto was instantly back to his infinite questions. Cole sighed slightly and said, "Yes Naru-chan, we can make a garden. Would you like to play with Hinata again?" This got a extremely positive response from Naruto. Cole promised that they would visit them again in a couple more days and put Naruto back down to sleep.
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Anko was waiting nervously at the front gate. She didn't know what to do or say. She had some pointers from Kurenai, but had lost all her confidence when she got to the front door.
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FLASHBACK!
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Anko was sitting in her favorite Dango stand having dinner when Kurenai noticed her. "Hey Anko! How have you been?" Anko looked at her friend and waved. She was a little sad that she couldn't be at Seinaru's house for dinner, but he had a political dinner with the Hyuuga. "Hey Kure-chan. I'm fine, how 'bout you?" Kurenai instantly caught onto Anko's mood and questioned, "Why aren't you over at Uzumaki-sama's house having dinner? You always have dinner dates with him. You didn't break up did you!?"
Anko reddened and stammered, "N-no, no, no! H-he has a political dinner with the Hyuuga tonight! Besides, we aren't going out, he just helps me out since no one in the village serves me besides here. So he lets me eat over there." She looked down at her food, red as a tomato. Kurenai, and the owner of the shop who had been listening in, raised an eyebrow and gave Anko a dry look. "Oh, really..." they said in unison. Kurenai continued, "Anko, how long has he been letting you eat over at his house?" Anko looked at her and back to her food, "Three years..." Kurenai nodded and continued, "And who is the only one besides Kakashi he trusts to watch over his son?" Again Anko only glanced, "Me..."
This time the shop owner finished the rant, "And what is the only reason anyone would put up with you for three years?" Anko reddened more than she ever had and Kurenai and the owner both spelled out the answer, "L-O-V-E!"
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End of Flashback...
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After a slight motivational boost from Kurenai and the Dango shop owner, Anko hurried back to Seinaru's house and was about to knock when she lost her nerve. She was about to leave when Seinaru opened the door, "Anko-chan? Why are you waiting out here? Come on inside its cold out." But Anko didn't budge. She looked down at her feet, "S-Seinaru-kun...I have a question for you...You have been putting up with me for three years, you have opened your home to me, and you even give me some hints of the future when you don't let anyone else know...Do...Do you l...lo...love me..." Faster than even Anko could react Cole reached over and tilted her chin up and bent down to her. He pressed his lips to hers. Anko was shocked, she didn't know what to do. She couldn't do anything. She was to happy. She just stood, and kissed back. The kiss lasted for a good minute before Cole pulled back, "Does that answer your question?" Anko just pulled him back in.
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(A/N) AAnnnd CUT! That's the chapter folks!
So...NaruHina moment...And ColexAnko confirmed...good chapter right? Well next chapter is a 6 year time skip so...yeah...
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