Naruto Fan Fiction ❯ A Life for a Life ❯ Morning after...Hinata and Ayeka ( Chapter 70 )

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

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Ivellios...- If you study the times of the past as I have done. Considering I was a history major in college. Naruto knows that there is no escape for him as does Arashi and Tsunade. It was all arranged before he was even really born.... Arrangements during that time, once made could not be broken upon penalty of death!

Naruto would prefer those he loved alive I believe...even if it came at the cost of all he holds dear....

Ichihime...- Ayeka is a good person... The question all of you should be asking. Is does Ayeka really want this herself?

Kinky-kitsune...- Arashi's personality is based upon my step-father who passed away 7 years ago. He really did allow me and my half-brother to fight and wrestle things out on are own. It was because he trusted us not to kill one another....

Now if you were to ask my brother about our relationship. He would tell you that we are complete and total opposites and yet at the same time there is nothing we wouldn't do for one another. We actually bonded in our little tiffs. Daddy said it best... You will always hurt the ones you love. Just up to you to know when not to...

Rasengan 86...- Because he realizes that even Arashi may not have known whom Yukita was. That's why he may not take a shot at the Raikage at first. He knew who Arashi was everyday, because he grew up with the legends and stories of him. So how could he not want to pummel him for the whole Kyuubi incident?

And trust me NO HAREM! I ain't that good with my lemons...heh. Contrary to what some of my Inuyasha readers might tell all of you. LOL....

Jaxomruth.... *Starts whistling

Chapter 70

Konoha Village, Hyuuga Compound

The next day....

Hinata just stood there as Hiashi told her what was essentially the worst news of her life. Even though she hears the fact that Naruto and Arashi were just as surprised at this arrangement. The young heiress was at a loss....

Just when she has earned his heart...she loses him?

Hiashi at this moment was studying his daughter's reaction. She was quiet... To quiet even for her, and he did not like that one bit. According to Arashi, Naruto was working out his frustrations with Sasuke's aide. At the news of that, Hiashi had found a new love for the former Uchiha and is thankful that Sasuke has returned on his own.

According to Tsunade, the more people who became close to the youth when he was enraged. The more likely, that the Fox would accept them as part of his family and therefore not hurt them. What cinched this is his opinion as well as that of the council, was the incident, where Naruto had lost control.

Despite the seals, Tsunade had asked Sakura to obtain something from Hinata. And according to the Haruno girl, it worked. Once Kakashi and Yamato had pinned Naruto down, she had whipped out Hinata's handkerchief and shoved it under his nose.

And the Fox had calmed down....

The same thing happens in reverse as well. Fighting with Naruto for a while, always made the new Uzamaki feel a little better, and more clear headed. Their soon to be little sister had said it best....

It was therapy...

Watching as his daughter finally sits down, he races to her as she pulls her legs up to cry. His arms wrapping around his oldest child, he rocks her quietly and says nothing at all. Taking her pain and carrying it alongside his own as he reflects on what Arashi had reluctantly told him.....

Flashback....

Hiashi was puzzled, as he was called to the Hokage tower early that morning. The Hyuuga head having become fast friends with the Fourth and earning the trust and respect of the Fifth. He had become even more of a force to reckon with because of that connection....

Knocking on the doors to the main offices, he finds Tsunade and Arashi looking at one another with pained expressions as Shizune lets him in. The young woman leaves and closes the doors behind her, resulting in the room being very quiet save for Tsunade's writing.

“Hiashi...we...we can't let Naruto and Hinata see each other for a while.” Arashi said reluctantly as he hands a copy of the letter to the Hyuuga head. The other man's pale eyes glowing in anger he is about to crumple it up, but as he notices the dejected look on his friend's features.

As well as Tsunade's, he unfolds it to read...

A few minutes later, Tsunade is handing him a bottle, to match the ones in Arashi's and her own hands. Taking it as he collapses into a chair between them, the Hyuuga head finds himself taking a very large swig of Sake.

“Isn't there something you can do?”

“And risk war again?” Tsunade replied as Arashi took a drink out of his own bottle. “We can't allow that. Not with the trouble we are having with Sound and their allies as well as the problems with Akatsuki.” The blonde woman said reluctantly. “For Naruto to get out of this mess and still keep Konoha intact, we have to do this by the book.”

“Unfortunately, I agree with her.” The blonde man stated with a deep and painful voice. A part of Arashi can understand why this was done without his knowing about. Technically the Raikage was Yukita's father and by all rights he could do this to his grandson. He was the family head on his mother's side...

But it was wrong...on so many levels. People should marry the ones they love. Not ones they are told to love.

“What does Naruto think about it?” Hiashi asked suddenly.

“He is not too happy for obvious reasons. Sasuke pretty much pulled him out of bed and into sparring with him early this morning. The only thing that both had told me is that somehow, Naruto will get out of it.” Arashi chuckled. “Specifically and I quote Sasuke's words. You forget this is the dobe we are talking about. The one who has found himself in so many scrapes and managed to get out of them, he will find a way!...”

Chuckling a little bit, having known of the scrapes that the dark haired youth had to have been talking about. Hiashi finds himself agreeing with the former Uchiha's words....

“He's right. Naruto has gotten himself into a lot of situations before. Somehow, by pure chance, he has always gotten himself out of it.” The Hyuuga said wryly. “Does anyone else know about this....?”

“No...” The blonde man said sadly. “Just Sasuke, Sasami and Naruto know. We figured before it was all announced by our `guests' that you should be given a chance to tell Hinata. Especially considering how close she and Naruto are...”

Flashback ends....

So here he was, telling his daughter that the boy he has finally approved of, the one she has waited to notice her for all these years and finally saw her back.

Was now out of reach....

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Uzamaki Compound

Ayeka was watching the blonde youth fight with his dark brother in the training grounds of what would eventually become her home. The red head was admittedly searching for something, which she could have in common with Naruto Uzamaki...

Yes she was attracted to the blonde, especially after seeing what he could look like when he was older. But that was physically...

She knew she would be the best wife she could be to him. She knew that he would protect her and any children they may have to the best of his ability. And judging by his and dark brother's training fights....

He was his legendary father's son....

Powerful, strong, what woman wouldn't want that in their husband?

Approaching them as the two brothers slow down, she notices that despite being opposites of one another. There is something, something that connects them, mentally, physically...but most of all.

Spiritually...

They were brothers bonded in all ways. So as they stopped to look at her approach, she could see Naruto pleading with the dark haired youth remain. An understanding look crossing his features, the other turns to bow his head in greeting.

“Ayeka-san...”

“Sasuke-san, greetings...” The young woman replied with a soft voice. Her eyes seeking the vibrant blue, she turns to Naruto now with a warm and friendly look. “Uzamaki-san...”

“How many times do I have to say it...just call me Naruto....”

“Many times...it...it is habit, Uz...Naruto-san. I was raised to treat my husband as I would my lord, until we were married.” She replies. A little hurt at the slight wince in his features. “I have come to tell you both that breakfast is ready....”

About to protest, Naruto's stomach chooses that time to growl loudly. Sasuke trying severely not to smile is saved as Ayeka lets out a giggle. “You must work up quite an appetite.”

Not able to resist commenting, she is allowed to laugh more as Naruto launches himself at Sasuke.

“He's always hungry; after all, the dobe is nothing but a bottomless pit.”

“I am not a dobe!”

Watching as they wrestle around in play, Ayeka becomes thoughtful. Can she see herself in this, family years from now?

Yes...