Disclaimers: I own NOTHING! NOTHING I Tells ya! I do own my OC and that's fine and dandy with me
Author's Note: New year, new crap and new problems but I will not let it get to me, I'm too old for that crap anyways. Holidays were good, and I didn't even have the energy to continue finishing this chapter during the holidays. I have the energy now, any blocks are dismissed or claimed I dismissed them. Anyways, Enjoy!
WARNINGS: Language, minor adult content, misspelling and such. You've been warned!
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Chapter: of things better off that way
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'Dear New and Valued Client:
We here at the National bank of the west are pleased to welcome you into our institute. As one of the senior partners who contribute with our shared mutual benefactor, who will not be named but surely doesn't need to be, I am honored to be working with you. As an agreement between our client, please review the package that is sent along with this letter for your information.
Our beloved and lasting client has made terms and conditions that we will obviously follow for they have the sense and intelligence in any and all matter.
Namely you and your kin, they were very adamant on that part.
In this package is a contract agreement that was done up for you and your kin pacifically. We have contact your bank holders to which you are currently holding your funds, to have them transfer everything to us (Your card will still be accessible until such a time you activate our cards)
The contract agreement consist of allowing us, the senior partners of the National bank, to invest and keep your funds, to which you will have access to also.
Our mutual client has many investments for which we are very proud of.
The second contract document is for your soon to be house but will remain under our mutual client's name as per their request. Utility bills will go through our bank for payments as per our clients request as well as any purchased needed for the house. Enclosed are a set of keys, deed to the house and directions to said house along with our contact information.
The third and last contract is for your kins as our client is well aware that you have three in your care. Each one will be granted access to their own accounts with their own cards for the formative years while they are in school: high school and post secondary or university. When they have been accepted to any post secondary or university schools, the tuition will be paid through us along with accommodations that are housed through our bank in all the nations of this great continent. When or if they decide not to enroll after finishing high school, we can put aside their school funding if they wish to open their own business and contribute to that instead.
Access to the funds is quick and easy: the green envelope is for your kins schooling, the black envelope is for yourself and the blue envelope is for your kins. Other then your funds from your previous holdings, our mutual client has deposited a hefty amount in each of your kins accounts for their wants and needs (their words exact)
On a side note: the orange envelope is for your partners and their squad for their travels back to our mutual client and will be discontinued once they've reach the Leaf village. Their gratitude is enough for our mutual client.
Once all documents are signed, please seal them in the enclosed prepaid express envelope and return with the same courier that we sent with, thank you.
We, at the National bank of the west, look forward to our future business with you and hope to be in contact soon.
Kind regards,
Stefan, Secondary Senior Accountant'
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Waking to a buzzing feeling at the back of her mind, Roxanne opened her eyes to see another head of dark hair in her line of vision and with a touch of her hands, she felt her own soft body pressed against her. Lifting her head to look to the window of her room, she saw the beginning of the rising sunrays coming in through the slits of the curtains. Unwrapping their tails carefully from each other, Roxanne lifted herself from the bed with her arms as to not disturb the rest and flipped off to land quietly by the side then started on her stretches. Once done, Roxanne grabbed a pair of workout clothes to changed into then head to the bathroom to wash her face and hands. Grabbing a bottle from the fridge, her keys on the table and slipped on her sneakers, Roxanne gave one last look to her room then headed out. Jumping over the railing and chakra lined her feet, she propelled off the walls of the building onto the roofs of the next. When she neared the training grounds she sensed another chakra signature and knew who it was so she changed her course and jumped down in front of a very surprised Neji.
"Morning Neji" She greeted the boy who shook his head at her then smiled.
"Good morning, Roxanne" Said girl gave a once over the boy and nodded to his person.
"By the looks of it, you won't be around for much longer"
Neji nodded then walked over to Roxanne and wrapped her in a hug, nuzzling into her neck as she did the same to him.
"I'll be gone for a while and I thought it best if you heard it from me" Leaning back to look in the purple eyes "I wasn't expecting you to show up out of no where but I'm glad you did. Hinata told me where you lived so I was going to go there" Roxanne smiled "She's expecting you though"
"And I'll go to spend time with her and the family" Roxanne hugged the boy again then nipped his neck that made him gasped. "Just be careful out there or I'll come find you and kick your sorry injured ass" Neji chuckled at the threat but nodded that he understood. One final inhale of her scent, Neji leaned back and kissed Roxanne on her forehead before popping off in a puff of cloud.
Roxanne sighed then did a quick scan to make sure no one was around before jumping back up in the trees to continue on her trek to her own personal training ground. Jumping undetected over the high fences, running when she landed and checking for any wayward chakras, Roxanne stopped in the middle mark and summoned her two clones.
"Stretch!" they didn't need to be told twice and started. As they did Roxanne breathed in and listened to the familiar environment: checking off in her head the regular tenants of the forest then ducked when a foot swished by her head.
Growling and baring her fangs at the cheap shot from her clones who smirked back then threw a punch.
"Boss should of left us sleeping" one clone said as the other nodded in agreement.
"Just for that" Roxanne let the sentence carry as she got into a stance then powered kicked off the ground for a spin kick which got blocked by an arm with a yelp. That clone jumped away and held their arm to their chest as Roxanne could see the area started to swell and darken. It gave the other clone enough chance for their own kick but got air instead then a punch to the stomach that knocked the air from her instead. Roxanne leaped away and kicked off the ground again but a different arm blocked so she leaped away again to see the rest of her clones standing by.
"You know two is not fair against you" said one clone as they got into their fighting stance.
"Then come on, lets dance" was enough warning for all four to jump into action as the forest witness the fury of limbs and cries of pain.
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"We are the same person! How are you stronger!?" One clone yelled face down from the dirt as the rest murmured in agreement.
"Talent" Roxanne said as they all groaned in unison to her response. Roxanne then looked up to the foliage to see that the sun has risen enough to know that it's time for breakfast and so turned to the lumps on the ground.
"I'm going to go shower and get Milo for breakfast. I'll leave money for you four but remember we have an appointment with the Hyuga clan in the afternoon so be ready by then" one clone sat up with a hopeful expression but Roxanne shook her head "You're still grounded, I suggest you work on your katas while we're out" a huff then thump as they slumped back on the ground.
The rest of the clones waved her away as she saluted and took off to the trees. Jumping over the fence then to the rooftops, Roxanne saw the village waking up to start their businesses but as she neared her apartment building she sensed something that stopped her just on the edge of a building before hers.
A brown hawk landed and watched her with very intelligent eyes. Roxanne sighed then sat on the roof top awaiting orders from the bird.
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Walking up to the right floor, Roxanne went to the one door she knew well and stood by it, leaning against the wall. When it quietly open, Roxanne saw and smirked at the visitor's back as they carefully closed the door.
"Did you left him for death" the back tensed up "Or bring him back to life?"
The boy from the restaurant turned his head to see the girl who accompanied the man whose apartment he was just leaving and his eyes widen when she smiled, her fangs on full display. Gulping and stepping back, afraid but when the girl chuckled at him as she crossed her arms, he relaxed just a bit.
"Don't worry. You're not in danger from me. But a suggestion" the boy nodded "Don't go spreading your late night visitations to anyone. Some of us like our privacy and if you want a repeat of this experience then keep your mouth shut" The boy nodded then took off quickly making Roxanne chuckle at his departure.
Spreading her senses, Roxanne could feel that her Jonin is in the shower and so let herself in. Opening the curtains to the kitchen and living spaces and tidying up the room, Roxanne smiled to herself when she picked up discarded clothes that lead to the bedroom. Putting those in a pile next to the bedroom door, Roxanne went to the kitchen to look through the fridge and cupboards, making a list of things her Jonin will need… after they get back in a couple days. Hearing the water stop, Roxanne went to the living room and stretched out on the couch, intending to wait on her Jonin who knows she's already here. Closing her eyes with her hands over her stomach and her ankles crossed, Roxanne spread out her senses to the village, pinpointing where every one of her friends are.
The door opened with an appreciated hum as they took in their tidy living room, Roxanne cracked open an eye to the doorway to see her Jonin dressed and rubbing his head dry with a towel. Once done, Milo tossed the towel to the floor next to his bathroom and came in the living room, looking around.
"I hope Daddy had fun because that boy sure looked like he did" Roxanne said as looked up at her Jonin.
"I hope he didn't give my girl too much trouble when he left" Leaning down to the couch and rubbed his nose with Roxanne who giggled at the gesture.
"He won't be giving us trouble if he knows what's good for him" kissing his nose, Roxanne pushed the Jonin off and sat up, holding her hands up to be hauled up. Milo smiled as took hold of his girls' hand and pulled her up into his arms where he wrapped her up. Nuzzling into her neck as she did the same to him, Milo held Roxanne for a moment then sighed. Letting go, Milo checked the clock and went to grab his wallet and keys.
"I know you're here for breakfast so let's get going" Pulling one of his large sweaters on, Milo pockets his wallet and held his hand out for his girl who gladly took it. Locking the door behind them, they walked down the steps and out the building in silence.
Roxanne let Milo take the lead and didn't question it when he took her to a different restaurant for their breakfast then the one they went to yesterday. Taking a booth, asked for coffee and the paper, they both waited as they stared at each other and when the waitress came back with both, they smiled at each other. Mixing their coffee how they like it, Roxanne took one section of the paper and handed the rest to her Jonin who nodded in thanks. When the waitress came back they gave their order to the lady and were left alone to read the paper but Roxanne took stock of the place quickly then pulled up her shield, feeling Milo tense the second it surrounded them.
Putting her paper down on the table and sipping her coffee.
"I got up to train this morning, you know, on my own. It was a good couple hours" Taking another sip "Imagine my not so surprise when an official bird stood in my way on the way home" Setting her cup down and looked up to her Jonin as Milo looked back with a raised brow. "We've been summoned" Picking up her paper again, she skimmed the headlines as she heard a growl from across the table then a thunk on said table.
"Then why are we eating when we should be" a hand up to stop him from going any further, Milo just rolled his eyes at the gesture and sighed.
"We should be having breakfast to replenish our calories from such hard work this morning" Milo glared at the jibe "We should be enjoying our quiet time during said breakfast" Lifting her cup "Besides it said at our earliest convenience and I'm hungry" Taking a sip "You wouldn't want your baby girl to go hungry" Eyes looked up through her lashes at her Jonin and he could see them dilating at her will that had him swallowing his suddenly dry throat "Would you, daddy?" she whispered.
Milo quickly shook his head and she smiled at him before dispensing the bubble just as the waitress was making her way to them, setting her cup down to the side to make room for her plate.
"Here you are, darlings. Want me to freshen your cup, sweetie?" She asked Roxanne who nodded and smiled at the waitress. Cup refilled again the waitress took her leave as Roxanne mixed her coffee with her thanks and watched Milo for a moment as he looked down at his lap.
"Why do I even bother to try to take charge?"
A chuckle was his only answer as he started on his plate while smiling at his girl.
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The moment they walked through the Hokage's office door, the whole room sealed up and Roxanne bared her fangs as Milo put his hands on her shoulders to stop her from jumping the leader of the Leaf village. The Hokage raised a brow in challenge and smiled when Roxanne growled at him, making Milo's hold on her tighten.
"You did that on Purpose!" Roxanne growled out then shook the hands off her person to stand with her arms crossed, glaring at the Hokage. Milo apologized for her actions which Roxanne scoffed at but went to sit on the chairs in front of the desk.
"Thank you for coming, I know you are still on your time off but this takes priority above your little rest" Roxane snorted and turned away in her seat, Milo sighed in exasperation to his Genin but asked,
"And how much is it?" The Hokage leaned in his chair and put his hands together.
"Strictly off the books"
"Not your say, you mean" Milo said as he turned away and began pacing the office. "Is this another one of their tricks so they can bug our places or to see if we come back dead?" Roxanne turned her head to her Jonin.
"How exactly do we come back dead when we're dead?" Milo shrugged,
"Anbu would likely be tasked with bringing back our bodies once they find out we are dead" Turning to the Hokage "You know that they are trying to do something about us" clearing a throat "About her because she won't give in to their demands"
"And what better way then to prove them wrong over and over again?"
Milo turned to his girl and went to her, kneeling down by her chair and taking her hands, kissing her knuckles then looking into her eyes.
"They can't do nothing to us, right my girl?" a nod "And if they do"
"The rivers will flow with blood and the streets littered with their carcass" Milo grinned and kissed her cheek before turning to the Hokage who is watching with pure interest.
"What's the mission and how much?"
"This is an S-classed, very top confidential and only with the end result to their liking will you get paid" Roxanne smiled at the Hokage and he felt a shiver crawl down his spine at the look.
"ah, very hush, hush type. Then what?" Milo said as he stood back up but kept her hand in his.
"I will make sure they won't try nothing once they find out you've completed this mission"
"You mean once they find out we're not dead?" Roxane said and the Hokage nodded then opened a drawer for a black envelope and held it out. Milo let go of his girls' hand and took the envelope.
"You are to leave tomorrow morning, dawn preferably, and only when you are far from the village can you open that" pointing at the item in the Jonin's hand "I would normally say good luck to any squad that leaves for a mission because they would need it but"
Roxanne stood and dispense the seal, surprising the Hokage "But you like us too much to say that" The Hokage nodded then the two left his office, hand in hand.
As the door closed behind the pair, Hiruzen Sarutobi slumped back in his chair and rubbed his face.
Many months ago when he declared to himself that this squad would be the most sought out team for many missions and he knew it would catch the attention of many unwanted individuals but the last couple days have been just trying to his being. He knew they could do it, he knew they could overcome any obstacle that gets in their way and he knew they would crush any and all that would try if the last couple months reports have any means to them.
However, this time when they get back and throw the mission in their faces: he, Hiruzen Sarutobi, the Third Hokage of the Leaf village, will put his foot down and tell them to back off this team. The village needs this team more then the elders trying to get their hands on them and he wouldn't want to be anywhere near when they tried.
Pulling out his pipe and lighting it up, the Hokage blew out a puff of smoke. Oh, yes. He wouldn't want to go near that but would gladly get front row seats for that action.
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As they walked hand in hand, Milo stashed the envelope in his sweater, they stayed quiet as they strolled the village. Roxanne kept her tail wrapped around her waist and under her shirt as Milo hummed, squeezing his girl's hand as she squeezed back. Roxanne watched as children ran by them, parents running after them and yelling at them to slow down. Walking towards the training grounds, Roxanne spread out her senses to see if she knew anyone and she felt Milo do the same.
They both smiled at each other then made their way to one area that held the ones they sensed and Milo spoke up as he held their hands up.
"They won't mind right?" Roxanne shook her head,
"You haven't met this crew yet, so it's up to you if you want to be seen like this as a first impression" Milo nodded "You know their Jonin though, right" again a nod.
"Kurenai and I acknowledge each other whenever but we're not really acquainted. You know I wasn't social before you and mostly kept to myself if I'm on a mission with others so most likely she'll think I'm still a hermit" Roxanne chuckled at that.
"Well, just FYI: I'm very familiar with all three of her Genins" Milo stopped "Two of their families proposed marriage just yesterday" growling rumbled from the Jonin as his hands tighten around hers "Now one is my packmate and the other only wants to fuck me" At that one comment Milo grabbed Roxanne, picked her up and started walking in the other direction as she laughed with her arms around his neck.
"One day, I leave you alone for one day and already have two arrange marriages" Turning towards the marketplace, Milo adjusted Roxanne in his arms and only hummed when she switched to one of her alias as a little small blonde girl, dressed in an oversized t-shirt and leggings with pink shoes.
"I'm fine sharing you with your boys, they were yours way before me but these new ones: no and I bet anything, your boys will agree with me" Walking to a stand, Milo bought two frozen popsicles then started walking again, handing one frozen pop to his girl.
Milo then stopped when a thought occurred and looked to his girl sucking the pop with wide innocent eyes "Kurenai team has one girl and two boys but two of them have families large enough" Adjusting his girl so she's facing him "Which two proposed marriage?"
"Daddy Hyuga wanted a union with his nephew who is a year older and the Inuzuka clan really wanted Kiba and I to be together but he only wants me as a packmate" said with a little girls' voice but Milo wasn't deterred from his train of thought.
"Is that why you were invited to their compound, for a marriage proposal?" Blonde head shook
"Hinata wanted to introduce me to her father and Neji just happened to be in the right place at the right time" wiggling around so they can keep moving, Milo sighed then adjusted his girl on his hip and ripped open the wrapping to his own frozen pop as he continued walking.
"Daddy Hyuga and I were just playing with the boy but in the end, daddy Hyuga wanted me for his nephew" biting into her pop "Neji thought he did too until nearing the end of the night when he walked me to the entrance" Shrugging her small shoulders and looking away with the pop in her mouth as she mumbled: "It wasn't meant to be and he knew that"
"Neji Hyuga. He's one of Might Guy's" biting his own pop as they walked through the park. "A prodigy of the Hyuga clan that has been overlooked for years" a tap to his cheek and Milo turned to his girl as she pulled out the bare stick from her mouth and pointed it at him,
"Was overlooked" tapping his nose "Yesterday's visit saw to the boy's future being played out since Daddy Hyuga no longer has authority over his daughters from my last visit before that" Roxanne smiled as Milo continued on his own ice pop and rolled his eyes,
"Of course. Was the Neji boy surprised?" Roxanne nodded and threw the stick in a nearby trash.
"He wasn't aware of all the conditions that followed a marriage contract along with his trust funds but Daddy Hyuga will be taking specially care to rectify that now that his other heirs don't want him involved in their affairs" Milo chuckled. They walked in silence as Milo made way to a playground and sat down on one of the picnic tables, setting his girl down and took out a napkin. Wiping his girl's hands and face before putting his finished pop in the tissue and leaned back.
"What about the Inuzuka clan? I know the head of that household has his pride and I bet he was insulted when you denied his son" Roxanne pushed off the seat and sat on the table, playing with the Jonin's hair,
"He was. Wanted to put me in my place for, as he says, insulting his family. His mate made it very clear after I set him in his place" Milo laughed "He was still sore after Kiba and I left him to be tended by his mate to which she started in on him" Milo hummed as he put his arm behind his girl and looked around the playground, some mothers were there with their own small ones running around as Roxanne moved his hair around.
"We need a cut soon" Milo hummed "Did you draft up a letter?" another hum "We can send it when we're out tomorrow" a nod then turned towards his girl so she can work on his bangs that have been growing longer. Closing his eyes as he felt her little hands tending to him, Milo took in a deep breath and enjoyed the attention of his girl before they had to go their separate ways for the day.
Milo had to get ready for the mission, get some things in order, call up his new guy to let him know he'll be out for a couple days and if he's not working late then they can have their night together. Opening his eyes to see his girl's face close to his with her small pink tongue sticking out as she concentrated on his locks. Suddenly she stopped and looked passed him with a pout.
Milo turned his head and his eyes widen just a fraction at the lady leaning down with a smile at them with a clear view down her shirt. Before the lady could try to hustle into their playtime, Milo picked up his girl, excused themselves and walked past, sidestepping a little boy who was crying to the lady but stopped the moment they left. Roxanne watched as the lady pouted then took the little boy's hand and tried to follow them. A flick of her finger, the sand sunk her foot down in to the ankle and she lost her footing, making the little boy laugh at his mother. Roxanne smiled then leaned her head on Milo's and closed her eyes, wrapping an arm around his neck to keep him close.
They walked for a bit, Milo spoke "My girl. Should we make an example of our mission tomorrow?" Roxanne opened her eyes and looked around to see they are at another playground and Milo went to sit at a table, adjusting her on his lap and held her close as she laid her head on his chest.
"Excellent idea, daddy" lifting her head "I think we should, no matter what the mission holds and where" laying her head back down, Roxanne inhaled her Jonin scent as Milo arms tighten.
"Okay, my girl" kissing the top of her head, Milo rocked them side to side as he watched the little kids playing while their parents watched from their seats.
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Walking through the entrance again with her clones, Roxane nodded to some of the elders who stopped to watch them walk by in a single line. Like yesterday, all wore the same shirt but in different colors and only Roxanne had her tail swaying behind her while the rest kept theirs under wraps.
Milo and she had lunch after their visit to the parks, Roxanne changed into her normal image or else she won't be served coffee. They stayed in silence through out the whole lunch, each reading a portion of the newspaper, but one story caught Roxanne's attention and she showed her Jonin.
Filing that away for later, they finished their lunch and left for their own afternoon.
Spreading out her senses, Roxanne led the way to the dojo where she first went on her first trip to the compound and went through the double doors. As it closed shut behind her, her clones went to the sidelines and sat on the floor as Roxanne walked to the center where the Head of the Hyuga clan stood waiting. Both bowed then got in stance.
"My girls are at their lessons this afternoon. Why didn't they question that I wanted to be here with you?"
Roxanne smiled "They are smart in their own right and will not fear that we will hurt each other too much"
Father Hyuga smiled back then they began.
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Hinata walked through the compound, rubbing the sweat off her forehead and rolled her shoulder to release then tension from their earlier bouts of training with their Jonin. As she neared the main house, Hinata noticed a small bundle at the doors of their dojo and detoured there instead of going to the main house for a much-needed shower. As she neared, she could make out the bundle to be her sister who sat at the doors with her ear pressed to the woods. Hinata smiled at her sister's curiosity and went up the steps to sit beside her on the floor as Hanabi waved absently in greeting. Hinata copied her sister and pressed her ear to the wall, trying to listen in on the happenings of the dojo.
"How long have you been here?" a shrug "How long have they been in there?"
"All afternoon. I got out of my lessons not long ago, but auntie says the doors closed earlier this afternoon"
Hinata nodded then leaned back against the wall. Daddy told her to take the day to train with her squad, knowing full well that Hinata was scheduled to do that as per her Jonin's request and only made her giddy when she left without a word in.
Last night just as Hinata was getting to bed, her father come to bid her goodnight, but Hinata knew he had ulterior motives and cut into the conversation.
Hinata learned that Neji wasn't interested in a courtship with Roxanne and the feeling was mutual. But they both agreed to spend time together as friends and if the time came when either party feelings changed then they would let the families know. Father was really looking forward to having Roxanne join the family through marriage but will not push if there are no feelings involved. As there are no hard feelings from either, Father decided that he needed to know the strength of this one girl that has caught the attention of his children and nephew to which Hinata joked that she also caught his attention.
"If I was thirty years younger" was all Father said that had Hinata giggling as father kissed her forehead goodnight and left.
Silence then cut though her musings from the dojo and both her and her sister sat up. Hanabi quietly turned the knob, and they crawled in, watching as the two in the center had their hands on the other person. They crawled over to where the clones sat and Hanabi took a seat on one of the clones lap who wrapped their arms around the small girl, not once looking away from the duo.
Father tugged but Roxanne didn't give, Roxanne tugged and father slipped a fraction, making Roxanne smirk at father.
"They've been going at it with strength alone, no chakra and the boss has her weights on this time" one clones whispered and Hinata looked to Roxanne's feet to see something wrapped around her ankles. "It doesn't look like much but she's lugging around 300 pounds on those things"
Hinata's eyes widen and Hanabi covered her mouth and gasped into her hands.
300 Pounds! Three Hundred pounds and she's moving like it weights nothing!
The clones seen the reaction of the Hyuga Heiresses and decided with their silent communications skills NOT to mention they meant 300 pounds per leg.
Hinata slumped back against the wall in amazement at her classmate's abilities then winced when Roxanne's leg connected to father's midsection, and he slid backwards. That same leg kicked at him making father move back as he tried to block each kick but most connected to his body or legs. Roxanne then jumped back and kicked back on the floor to ram into father that knocked the wind out of him. Lifting up the man over her shoulder, Roxanne flipped him and slammed to the floor. Quick series of punches down, father blocked or dodged then pushed away with his feet from the punches, but a leg caught him and he was kicked away with a pained grunt. Behind him, hands grabbed his front to be throw over Roxanne's shoulder but his own shot out to grab hold of her wrist and twist to throw her over his.
She allowed it only to land back on her feet and pull father once again over her shoulder onto the ground with a sickening thud, everything stopped. Everything stopped breathing as silence filled the hall.
Gasped then coughing as father rolled to his sides, spitting out blood to the dojo floor.
"Daddy!" Both Hinata and Hanabi yelled as they stood, ready to run to their father but a hand stopped them from going. They watched with bated breath as their father continued to cough on the floor.
Roxanne knelt down and they watched as her hands began to glow green over their father's back and front. They then moved slowly up towards his throat and his coughing subsided. When their father's breathing evened out, he laid on his back on the floor and stared at Roxanne as her glowing hands moved over his torso. They could see their mouths moving and when the girls turned to the clones, they see them smirking and chuckling then sighing when they saw Daddy Hyuga's hand reaching up to tuck in a strand of hair behind their boss's ear.
When the glowing hands finished whatever it is they did, the girls ran to their father when the clones let them go and just as their father sat up, he smiled at his girls when they knelt next to him and Roxanne moved away.
"Daughters. I didn't know you arrived" Cracking his neck and back, Father Hyuga shook off the excess tension and stood. Stretching his arms above his head, twisting side to side then bend down to touch his toes, Father Hyuga then straighten up with a moan and sigh. Looking at his girls first then his eyes made for Roxanne who stood to the sides with a smirk and her tail swaying contently behind her.
Father Hyuga went over where she stood as she looked up at him and smiled when he leaned down so they are eye level with each other. The sisters stood stunned at their fathers action and gasped when he rubbed his nose with Roxanne who giggled as they both closed their eyes. Then he connected their foreheads as he spoke.
"I've never had that much fun in years" holding out his hands for hers and she gave it willingly then he whispered so his daughter won't hear "To think you can make my body move in all the right places" Opening his eyes and giving the girl a sly smile, Roxanne wasn't one to back down from a challenge as she too smirked.
"Oh, I can make your body do more then move in all the right places, daddy" she whispered as she took half a step into the Hyuga's space and heard from the sidelines a quiet snort.
Father Hyuga wasn't thrown by the innuendo, he just smiled and squeezed the hand in his before leaning up and placed a kiss on her forehead. Standing back up, letting one hand go, they turned to their audience and Hinata smiled at their connected hands.
"Thirty years younger indeed"
A snorts then laughter from the sidelines as Roxanne chuckled at her friend's snark.
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As the group headed to the dining room, Hinata asked her father if he needed to go get checked in the infirmary to which he shook his head and squeezed Roxanne's hand.
"I was well taken care of"
Hinata couldn't help herself when she snorted and mumbled under her breath 'Obviously' making the other clones snicker into their hands.
"Daddy" Hanabi spoke up from her place on the back of one of the clones and her father turned his head to acknowledge that he's listening "Why was her hands glowing?"
"Medical ninjutsu" Roxanne answered then looked up at Father Hyuga "Uses chakra to repair any harm to the body" Looking back at the little girl "One of the skills we know" giving a wink then turn back when they entered the dining room and Father Hyuga lead her to a place on his right at the head of the table, pulling out her chair for her and took his own seat as his hand took hers again.
Hinata sat to the left of her father with her own clones taking a seat on her sides while the one carrying Hanabi sat next to their boss, putting the little girl on their lap.
"Roxanne" Hinata said as Roxanne turned to her with a smile "If daddy was younger"
"Hinata" Father Hyuga started but Hinata kept going,
"If daddy was younger" and stopped when a hand went up, the hand belonging to Roxanne as she smirked then turned her eyes to Father Hyuga giving him a nice squeeze.
"Young or old, he'll be tired all the same" Father choked on air as Hinata threw her head back and laughed, making the rest of the table laugh with her with the exception of the little girl who looked at all of them confused. As Hinata came down from her mirth, she smiled at her friend then snapped her finger.
"Well then, lets replenish all those wasted calories" the doors swung open as servers came in with trays of food and drinks, the non-alcoholic type of course. Setting the food where it needs to be set, the ones with the pitchers filled cups and handed out napkins, then once everything was good, Hinata dismissed their servers. Lifting her cup, Hinata stood as everyone else picked up their own and awaited,
"If Cousin Neji was here…." Letting that sentence linger as Father Hyuga sighed in exasperation for his girl's amusement. "Well" winking at Roxanne who smirked back and nodded "It's good to know good friends who will take down your father with just words instead of hands" bringing the cup to her lips "But I bet your hands will do a lot more then your words can" At that the clones snorted into their cups before full on laughing as Hinata smirked and toasted her cup.
Again Father Hyuga sighed but smiled at his daughter before raising his own cup and taking a sip, squeezing the hand still in his. Hinata sat back down, took a napkin across her lap and started filling her plate as the rest followed. Father Hyuga and Roxanne let the rest go first but he tugged her hand as she turned her head towards the man who smiled and leaned down to whisper:
"Young or old? Exactly how many suitors have expressed their interests?"
"Almost all the male species I've encountered in my travels but the good ones have considered me their friends so it balances out" Saluting her cup, Roxanne took a sip as Father Hyuga squeezed her hand then let her go to start on his own plate.
"Roxanne"
"Yes, sweetie" the young Hyuga heiress blushed at the endearment as Roxanne smiles at her.
"If daddy and Hinata are busy, can you train me?" Everyone at the table was surprised by the request as the youngest Hyuga almost always had an instructor or tutor at her beck and call. However, because of recent revelations, Hanabi only asked for their father or Hinata to train her as she didn't trust anyone else to be alone with in her lessons. Hinata sighed first then gave their father a mild glare before leaning over so their eyes met,
"We will always be available to train you, no matter how busy our schedules may be" Emphasizing her words for their father to take the hint, which he did as he nodded along and gave his own two cents:
"Darling, we can change your trainers if you don't feel comfortable"
"Auntie can help too, she's retired but I know she still packs a good punch" Father nodded along with his daughter as Roxanne reached over and patted the little girls' shoulder.
"I'll be going out for a couple days tomorrow" Hanabi's shoulder slumped in disappointment "But I can leave some pointers for your daddy to help in your training" Hanabi perked up at that as she looked to her father who was smiling and nodding.
"That's settled then. Now eat up and you two can tell me about your day"
"Well" Hinata started
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As Milo stood at one of the entrances in a village early in the morning, watching the skies lightening up at the awaking sun and feeling like a new day will just be the ticket he needs.
Smack!
Then the feeling disappeared for a new painful feeling at the back of his head that he reached up to rub away and turned to his smiling girl.
"I missed doing that" she said cheekily,
"Yeah, well, I don't" one last rub, Milo sighed then waved his hand "After you, my girl"
Roxanne smiled at her Jonin then took off in a puff with Milo following a moment after.
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