Naruto Fan Fiction ❯ A Tale of 2 Hyuugas and a Uchiha ❯ Sending Her Away ( Chapter 2 )

Hinata grabbed her things and made her way back towards the forest. She was hoping maybe to find Shino or Kiba so that she could show them the letter.

“Lady Hinata!” She turned to see Kiba running after her.

“Ki…Kiba, I wish you wouldn't call me that.”

“I'm sorry princess,” he said grinning, “but the elders would kill me if they heard me address you improperly. Anyway, I come to tell you that your father wants to see you.”

“Oh, ok,” she said gloomily.

“Oh, cheer up Hinata. It can't be all bad. I'm sure he just…”

“Thanks Kiba. I'll…I'll see you later.”

Hinata turned around and headed back towards her home. She was in no hurry to get there for she was pretty sure she had more training to look forward to. Before she knew it, she was standing outside her home. Oh well, here goes…

 

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Neji sat on the ground under his favorite tree staring at the clouds. He was trying not to think about the letter he wrote Hinata but he couldn't help it. What would she think? Would she recognize the handwriting?

 

“Neji, you're so cool and so strong!”

“Oh, well…thanks but you're strong too Hinata,” he said smiling at her.

“No I'm not. I'll never be as good as you!” she said, sitting on the floor of the dojo. She had started to cry.

“Lady Hinata please…do not cry. I'll help you get better. I'll help you to become as strong as ever!”

“Really? You promise?” she asked looking up at him.

“I promise.”

 

“Neji!” Neji frowned at the sound of his name. He did not wish to be bothered and was becoming ever so tired of the interruptions.

“What did I do this time sensei?” he asked still staring at the clouds.

“Nothing Neji my boy. I just come to tell you that your uncle wishes to see you.”

“Oh, goody,” he replied sarcastically. “Do you know what it is that he wants? I'd rather not go.”

“He said something about you meeting someone. It has something to do with Lady Hinata. Now Neji, do try to be nice. Hinata did not look too happy about the arrangements…” Neji quickly stood up to face Guy.

“What arrangements?” he asked curiously.

“Well, I'm not at…liberty to say anything…but there's some guy from the Rain village here to see her. I think Hiashi is sending her away for a while…HEY NEJI! BEHAVE YOUSELF!” Guy shouted, but Neji was long gone. He quickly took off running through the forest. Arrangements? What arrangements? Where is he sending her?

“BYAKUGAN!”

It didn't take long to spot Hinata. She was standing outside the dojo with a blonde headed guy he'd never seen before. He was holding her hand smiling at her reassuringly. She however, did not look too happy. In fact, if it was possible she looked a lot worse than she did earlier. Neji frowned. Whatever it was it couldn't be good.

 

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“Lady Hinata, I promise you have nothing to worry about. Everything's going to be fine. A lot of people are going to be excited to see you.”

“Oh…well, thanks. I just…don't think that…the idea of having to leave the Hidden Leaf Village…”

“Leave the Leaf Village?” a cold voice asked curiously. Hinata and her friend looked up to see Neji standing in front of them. Hinata's face turned red and she looked at the ground.

“Who are you?” the boy asked curiously.

“Who I am matter's not. Besides, I asked you first. Didn't your village ever teach you manners?” The blonde headed boy frowned and was about to respond when Hiashi stepped outside the dojo.

“Neji, come on in. I want a word with you.” Neji cut the boy a cold look before entering the dojo.

“Uncle, who was that impudent boy?” Hiashi just laughed.

“Impudent huh? He did not seem all that rude to me,” he chuckled. “Anyway, I sent for you to tell you that I am sending Hinata away for awhile.”

“Away? I don't understand…”

“Well, she seems…unhappy here and I think that some time away will do her some good.”

“How will it do her some good uncle? Don't you think that sending her away from her home will make things that much worse?” he asked angrily. Hiashi raised an eyebrow at his nephew.

“I never knew you cared so much,” he said curiously.

“I didn't say that I cared uncle. Do not mistake my curiosity for kindness.”

“As you wish. But uh…the boy outside…well, his name is Kilik Mumoto. He is the grandson of the famous Jai Mumoto of the Rain Village. He was sent here to escort the Lady, but I think he's taken a liking to her,” he said thoughtfully as he paced the dojo.

“A liking? He just met her.”

“Yeah, but I think he'll be good for her. Everyone else in the village has their crushes and things. I've never once seen her show interest in anybody.”

“I think it's the other way around uncle.”

“Yeah, well, that's a possibility too, but she needs to be more assertive. She'll soon be of age and well…you where I'm going with this. There are a couple of young ladies there that can help her.”

“Fine. If you think that's best then whatever. She's your daughter. Now, if you don't mind my asking, why exactly am I here?”

“Well, Neji…as you know it is your job to protect members of the main branch of the family. I was hoping you'd accompany Lady Hinata.”

“She has a noble escort. Why am I needed? I thought you said he…”

“I do think he's a nice young man, but I'd feel so much better if a member of the Leaf Village was there with her. I want her to be alone, but not completely alone.”

“I don't know if it's a good idea to send me along,” he said hotly.

“Oh?”

“It's…I do not think I'll be able to get along with her blond friend. I may have to teach him proper manners.”

“Now, Neji, I need you to go. Hinata won't go unless one of her friends go along with her.”

“I am not her friend.”

“But I know you won't let anything happen to her. You always did the right thing…even as a child. You will both be leaving in a few days.”

“How long…?”

“As long as she needs to stay. There's nothing going on here in the village. I see no reason why she can't stay awhile.”

“As you wish uncle,” he replied before walking out. Hinata was now sitting on the ground by herself and she had her head down over her knees. Neji watched her for a moment. She must have felt his presence for she immediately sat up and went pale. Am I really that scary he wondered? He said nothing but gave a curt nod before running off.

 

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Hinata let out a sigh of relief before standing to her feet. So Neji was going to escort her…Hinata shook her head. She suddenly felt sick to her stomach and wanted this trip to come and go as soon as possible.

 

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Why is she so afraid of me? Neji walked slowly through the forest until he reached his favorite tree. He climbed a top so that no one could see him and interrupt his thoughts. He was a little let down that she was so afraid of him, but he knew it was his fault. It wasn't too long ago that they faced each other in battle. I almost killed her. If I had known then what I know now…The trip was going to slightly awkward. Even though she wasn't attracted to him, he found himself somewhat drawn to her. He even felt a pang of jealously when he saw her standing with Kilik. I have got to get more comfortable being around her. He decided to pay her another visit sometime soon before the trip. He had no idea what he was going to say to her but it was for the best. He needed to figure out why he was so drawn to her before the trip otherwise, who knows what might happen.