Naruto Fan Fiction ❯ Amaterasu ❯ Departure ( Chapter 2 )

Amaterasu

 

Chapter Two: Departure

 

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Yay! The second chapter…I bet you were dying to see this right? Lol, please remember to review! Thankyou! ^_^ And check out my bestest friend's story Nightengale by cottoncandyskies. =P

 

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The castle was the busiest that Hinata had ever seen it. After she had showed the stone to her father he took the stone away, and locked himself in his study. No one had seen him come out since, Hinata was extremely worried. Her father had been in there for almost two days straight.

 

She had saw it in his eyes, the fear that had gripped him when he saw that stone. Hinata stood next to Hanabi outside her father's study, both patiently and eagerly waiting for their father to emerge from the room.

 

Though as Hinata began to ponder her thoughts, she had swore she had seen that exact same stone before but when…? The door to her father's study opened quickly.

 

“Come on in. I must speak with you, Hinata.” His voice was firm and clarified that the meeting was of utter importance. Hinata quickly walked into her father's study and quietly shut the door securely behind her.

 

Hiashi looked around momentarily, surveying the room as if looking or listening for eavesdroppers. He folded his hands on his wooden desk.

 

“This stone's name is Kyuubi.” Hiashi stated. “I'm sure I or someone else has told you of the legend of this stone. Not much is actually known about this stone, except that it brings misery and pain to everything.” His stare made Hinata shudder, sending a chill up her spine.

 

“Where did you find this, Hinata?” His voiced raised a little and his forehead creased in anger. Hinata quietly squeaked out her whole story about the pond and finding the stone. When she finished he took in a deep breath and sighed.

 

“This stone calls out to people, trying to find the one person who will be able to wield or use its power. To find the one person who will set it free. “He picked up the stone and examined it. “ I do not know why you were chosen to find it, but it will have a great impact on your life. From here on out your life will change, maybe for the better maybe for the worse. Be strong, Hinata. We do not how much time to discuss this.”

 

He quickly wrapped the stone up in some cloth and set it neatly in a small box. “From now on you will be protecting this stone. You either will have to find a way to destroy it or find a way to keep it from the wrong hands. Remember all that I taught you of magic.”

 

His words were deeply confusing her. What exactly was happening? She opened her mouth to speak but was abruptly silenced. “It may not all be clear now, but in due time I assure you the answers will all be revealed. I have no doubt in my mind that he is already sending out his men to find this. The minute you took this from the spot where it was held, he already knew where to find it. Go prepare now, Hinata, you'll be leaving this castle…most likely forever.”

 

With that he led her out the door and it quickly slammed shut behind her. She was so lost, what was happening?

 

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“Hinata-sama!” Aiko, her personal servant called to her. “Hiashi said I must help you pack your belongings now. Where are you going, Lady Hinata?”

 

Hinata shook her head sadly at Aiko. “I don't know either.” Aiko glanced at her strangely a few times before entering Hinata's large room.

 

It had taken about an hour for Hinata decide what to take with her. Though she didn't know exactly what was going on, she prepared this pack like her life depended on it. But what to keep and what to leave behind was the hard part.

 

“Aiko.” Hinata stated with her pack slung over one of her shoulders. “I'm not sure what's happening from here, but should I not return…I just wanted to thank you.” With that Hinata turned and left.

 

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Hinata waited patiently in the entry hall for her father. Hiashi appeared a few minutes later, with a black cloak in his hands. He immediately handed the cloak over to her, before she could question him he began to speak, “Your traveling to the far southern border of the leaf kingdom. Your meeting an old acquaintance of mine. Her name is, Tsunade. She'll tell you what to do from there and perhaps provide you with the knowledge in which you seek. Now hurry my daughter, for this is urgent.”

 

He gave her a hug and in return she kissed his cheek. He gave her a sad smile, knowing that he may never see her again. Refusing to say goodbye, in the chance that he may once again see her, he offered her some advice, “Be strong, Hinata. I know you are more than capable of that and that you will come through in times of need. Make me proud and most importantly live, not only does your life depend on it but the lives of others as well.”

 

The strongest guard in the castle, Kiba Inuzuka, stepped forward and took Hinata's hand. He would be the one to escort her to Tsunade's house, which would mean they would be together for a few weeks.

 

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The sun had just begun to set as they set out on their course to Tsunade's. Though the parting had been painful, she had slightly recovered enough to leave. She looked at the box in her hands. What was the deal with this Kyuubi stone? It lived true to its name; it was bringing her misery by tearing her apart from her family. Who knows what else would befall her life while carrying this stone.

 

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They had been riding for nearly 8 hours straight, they were finally coming upon a city called `Himune.' The city was fairly large and they had planned to stay there and rest up. As they came closer they heard faint booms in the distance. They both kicked there horses a little faster till they were in a full gallop, the city was coming nearer and nearer, and the noises were growing all the louder.

 

As they were just a few yards from the city gates, you could see pieces of buildings laying around and clouds of dust and dirt all around in the air. Kiba quickly jumped off his horse, tied the horse's ropes to a nearby wooden post, and ran off into the city. Hinata followed the same steps her did except much slower.

 

Hinata slowly entered the city gates, wondering why there weren't guards there. As she ventured in slightly farther she saw what looked like a huge line trail throughout the city. The place was eerily quiet and it gave Hinata the chills.

 

Hinata had decided to turn around and leave but something to the left of her caught the corner of her eye. She turned her head to look and screamed. In the middle of the rode there was a massive stack of human bones scatter in 4 different piles all over the rode.

 

Hinata ran screaming down in opposite rode, totally forgetting where she was or even what she was doing. A huge object swung out before her, making her stop dead in her tracks. Right in front of her was a snake of massive size. He glared at her viciously, until she had realized…sitting in the snake's mouth was the lifeless form of Kiba.

 

The snaked grinned at her the best it could with Kiba in its mouth. He threw Kiba in the air, like a little doll, and swallowed him whole. Hinata just sat there and watched in utter horror, too shaken to do anything at all.

 

“Wellssssss, I've sssspent enough time jussst sssssearching for yousss.” The snake said and barred its fangs at Hinata. “Handsss over the stonesss, and I promisessss not to eat youssss right awayssss.” His grin stretched even wider than before.

 

Hinata panicked, turned and ran. The snake laughed, obviously enjoying the hunt. The slithery creature had absolutely no problem keeping up with her small, fragile legs. She tried to ran faster but the snake was still right next to her, hunting her.

 

Hinata stopped; there was no point in running and no time to think. She quickly pulled the stone out. “You want this?” She whispered quietly in anger. The snake nodded its head in approval.

 

Hinata wasn't sure if this was the right choice but she was going to do it anyway. She took the box and cloth after the stone. “Well, you can have it!” She raised her voice somewhat. She lifted her arms to throw it at the snake, when the stone turned a brilliant maroon.

 

When she began to let go of the rock, a huge blast emitted from it, destroying the whole snake in one blow. Hinata stared at the stone in amazement, evidently whoever was after it wanted the stone for its sheer power, and she could see why,

 

She quickly put the stone back in the box. What was she to do now? Unwillingly she walked back to Kiba's horse and got anything useful from the saddle bags and his pack. She quickly took her things and walked back into town.

 

She was hoping not everyone had died and that an inn was still available to stay in. It had taken her awhile but eventually she found one.

 

She quickly set everything up in her room and sat on her bed. Her thoughts traveled back to Kiba, he was so cruelly killed. She put her head in her pillow and sobbed into it, until she fell asleep, restlessly tossing and turning in her dreams.

 

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Pretty long chapter so I think I'll end it here ^_^ you'll have to wait till next time for me. She meets Naruto next chapter!!!!! Haha, so make sure you read! Please remember to review for me! Thanks.

 

Chapter 3: The Slave