Naruto Fan Fiction ❯ A Life for a Life ❯ Quiet Understanding ( Chapter 57 )

[ Y - Young Adult: Not suitable for readers under 16 ]

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Thank every one for their comfort...I hate bad days...

IX Forgotten Angel XI.... true it is a high position. But think about how friendly and how swiftly she entered Naruto's and Arashi's life to begin with.

Rasengan86... I plan on a lot happening during the Chuunin exams tee hee

NanaTsunade... Gives you a cookie for realizing what she had done... As to Kabuto...not yet chuckles....

Some of you asked me in messages why Danzou why he a traitor. Although it is not confirmed yet, I do have a friend who currently lives in Japan. That is a heavy favored rumor, concerning the show there. Almost as heavily favored as the one concerning the Fourth being Naruto's daddy.

Chapter 57

Konoha, Hyuuga Compound two dayslater

Naruto smiled as Hinata approached him. The young woman, whom he now considers his one and only love, had been quietly keeping him company as he worked out his frustrations. Twice in the beginning Kakashi and Sakura had attempted to talk to him, and both times he had almost snapped their heads off.

But Hinata had been patient and when she attempted the third time. The young woman had promptly cut him off at the pass, with aide from a certain furball.

Flashback four days ago....

“N...Naruto-kun...”

The blonde, had been training with Neji who was home from a mission. The jounin Hyuuga, having agreed to help him prepare for the exams alongside Hiashi, had been working the youth to the bone. It was in according to a subtle plan to wear him out, for Hinata to approach him.

She was the only one, left that could possibly get through to the Fox youth, other than the Uchiha. Where Sasuke had been known to get through with his fists, Hinata recently, had managed to with quiet words. Hanabi, alongside her, was there to act not only as a chaperone of sorts. But because they all know Naruto, her age might play a benefactor in helping keep his anger at bay.

“Yes Hinata-chan?”

“C...can I speak to you for a moment?”

His blue eyes looking at her curiously, he nods his head. A subtle hint received from Hanabi, to stay close just in case, he goes over to keep his little cousin occupied as both listen for any sounds of trouble.

One thing, which they have realized is that although it is Hinata's scent that calms the Kyuubi vessel down faster then most. A presence of any Hyuuga close to Naruto had a tranquil effect on him. It was something that Tsunade was more then happy to take note of.

Personally if one was to ask the Fox demon who was chuckling at the thoughts circling around it was simply because of one reason...

The brat chose Hinata for his mate. Not wise to kill family of one's mate. Especially if said mate is female...Foxes aren't THAT STUPID!

But as the fox had curled up to slumber and get some rest, he would soon have some trouble sleeping as a myriad of emotions from anger and hate, to happiness and possibly love will be erupting from within it's vessel.

Standing clear to the side of the training grounds, as Neji worked with Hanabi on her skills, Hinata looked at Naruto with a calm demeanor.

“He misses you Naruto...” The dark haired girl says softly. “I have never seen someone so sad, other...”

“Than me?” The youth responds quietly. Hinata nodding her head, leans back against a tree. “Yes, you had that same look in your eyes, so long ago when Sasuke left, Naruto-kun. But unlike Sasuke, Arashi-san is still here Naruto-kun.”

“I...I know...”

“Then why do you not go talk to him? He regrets what he did, Naruto. You told Father yourself, when you asked for a place to stay that you understood the reason.” Hinata replied with a gentle smile.

Feeling himself put on the spot, Naruto gathers, the young woman into his arms and holds her tight. “Yeah, I do understand. It just...”

“Hurts?”

Nodding his head, he looks down into her pale eyes as a hand comes to touch his cheek. The same one, which his father had slapped to snap him out of his rage, lifting up onto her tiptoes, the young woman presses her lips to that cheek. When she is back down, she can't help but chuckle a little as a bit of pink is on his features.

“Feel better?”

“Yes...much better...” Naruto whispered quietly. His blue eyes staring down at her, he realizes how much this young girl has been a part of him. “I think I'm scared of him losing him Hinata. I mean, I just got him back...”

“Naruto...the way he wants to see you, the way he talks about you according to father and Tsunade-sama, since you left. You won't lose him.”

“I wish I could believe that Hinata. I really do.” The blonde said sadly.

Listen to her brat. You were mad with anger at your father being hurt and acting irrational. He did the only thing he could do to snap you out of it.

About to say something, Hinata whispers something that surprises him and the Fox all together. “Kyuubi-san agrees with me doesn't he?”

“How?”

“I know you Naruto....” The young woman replied softly. “He is a part of you. By wanting to know you, I must know him a little bit as well.”

Brat, if you don't keep her now after that comment. I really will make your life a living hell!

Smiling warmly, at her, he relays the Fox's comment and Hinata giggles softly in response. The Biju, curling up with a kind of happiness in his cage, notices how the sewage of the seal recedes. Looking up expecting it to be gone, the Fox finds it is still as strong as ever.

Lost in thought, the greater demon realizes somehow, that because of the extreme honest happiness that both he and the brat are feeling, might be a cause for his cage to become more comfortable.

Hmmmm....happy vessel equals cleaner seal....might have to look into that....

As Naruto leans forward and breathes in the sweet smell of Hinata's hair, the Fox curls up with a stoned happy look on his face again. The sweet scent of that particular mix of flowers does him in every time....

Flashback ends....

He and Hinata had continued to talk well into the night. Neji and Hanabi, having noticed the peaceful atmosphere, had long since finished training a couple of hours ago. The youth telling her his troubles, and insecurities, ever since Arashi's return, she listens with kind eyes and offers soft words of advice.

When Hiashi comes out to look for them to announce dinner was ready, the older man can't help but smile. It seems in all their talking, the youth had gotten tired and worn out. Hinata having offered him her lap, the young man had accepted her offer.

With the feel of her hands running through his blonde hair, Naruto had as they talked, eventually fallen asleep. Gesturing for her father to get a camera, the older Hyuuga nods his head and grins as he turns back towards his home.

Returning a few minutes later, he takes a picture of the young boy at peace. For three reasons....

Reason #1: So that Naruto and Hinata had something to share when they got older, to remember when they first started to fall in love.

Reason #2: See above reason, but add blackmail on behalf of himself and Arashi. After all, what Father wouldn't love to hold something a son or daughter would deny in a fit of anger.

Reason #3: The most important reason of all, to show those on the council, which still insists that Naruto is a demon. That they were wrong... No demon would be that much at peace, with a human girl at his side....

After taking the picture he looks at his daughter with a quiet kind of approval. “Is he going to go back to talk with Arashi?”

“I believe so Father. Between me and Kyuubi-san, I think we got through to him.” She whispers quietly as to not disturb the slumbering youth.

“That is good, Hinata....”

“Yes Father?”

“I approve...”

Startled by those two words, Hinata is confused for a moment, by its meaning. When she looks down, the young woman realizes and looks at the older man who enters the house.

“Thank you, Father...”

Hearing her soft words deep in his heart, Hiashi turns around and simply smiles.

“You are most welcome...”

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Questions you might ask...

How would Hinata know what the Kyuubi was thinking?

In all the times she has observed Naruto and all his quirks, in both the anime and the manga. When she learns of the Kyuubi, wouldn't it make sense for her to but two and two together?

Writing mushy emotional moments make me feel better, hope you all liked the little bit of Naruto/Hinata.