Naruto Fan Fiction ❯ Hinata's Secret Life ❯ The Birth of Ramen ( Chapter 6 )

The Birth of Ramen, time changes, and the Village of Sand

 

March 9th started out as normal for Hinata, well as normal as can be for a woman in her ninth month of pregnancy that was ready to give birth at any time. Luckily Hinata had help for Malina had moved in at the beginning of the month incase Hinata gave birth at night with no one around. Hinata was beginning to see Malina as a life saver. She had done many things for the girl.

 

When people started to talk about Hinata being pregnant with no father in sight, Malina told them the tale of her being a widow. When Itachi came to visit, Malina told them that he was Hinata's brother to avoid more accusations from being cased at the already single mom. Luckily for them Itachi did in fact see Hinata as a sister and as a surrogate uncle to the yet unborn child, so when asked he admitted to being the young doctors brother. This was enough to shut down most of the gossip about Hinata and for the men that made the mistake of thinking of taking advantage of Hinata found themselves staying away after a `talk' from Itachi using his sharringan.

 

That night started off pretty normal also. Itachi came by and mentioned that Orochimaru found another vessel to use instead of Sasuke for the time being so Sasuke was safe for another three years. Orochimaru was hoping that Sasuke would learn the final stage of the sharringan making him very powerful but with his failure to kill Naruto he has yet to achieve this. Hinata was still craving ramen constantly making a running joke between her and Itachi about Naruto. Sadly Malina had yet to meet the man who still held Hinata's heart. In the last packet Hinata had gotten from Tsunade there was a message from Naruto that read.

Hinata,

 

I am sorry for all that happened and for not noticing you sooner. That night of the Chounin party when I woke up I wasn't aware of what even happened or anything. I do know that I was very drunk but that is not an excuse for the way I treated you. It wasn't until a few months ago when I talked to Temari that I realize that that night wasn't a dream I was having, and that what we did really happen. I know I hurt you when I thought you were Sakura but I never realized that you would care for me in anyway .I am so sorry for being so stupid. I guess what I am trying to say is that I miss you, and that when you come back I would like to try again and that I will be waiting for you. I have realized that there is no other girl for me. So please Hinata-Chan come home safely and soon.

 

Naruto

 

P.S. I got ANBU

 

That letter was always under Hinata's pillow where she would dream sweet dreams of a man with bright blue eyes and spiky yellow hair.

 

On March 10th at three in the morning Hinata woke up screaming. Her whole body felt like it was on fire trying to tear her from the insides out. She knew instantly that the baby was coming. Hearing the scream Malina and Itachi rushed in to the room each with a kunai in hand to go against any attackers. Looking around and seeing no one they then noticed Hinata screaming “The baby's coming Malina hurry!”

 

Itachi left to grab some warm, clean towels for the baby and to prepare some tea for Hinata to try to soothe her pain. Malina checked under the blankets to see at what stage of labor Hinata was in when she saw the baby's head crowning. “Oh God Itachi hurry up the baby's crowning” Malina screamed at him. Itachi rushed into the room in time to see the room fill with a glowing red chakra that surrounded Hinata and the baby being born. Within a few minutes the chakra had subsided and Hinata had given birth to a little boy.

 

Cleaning him up and giving him to Hinata, Malina looked at Hinata and Itachi and asked “What was with that glowing red chakra. I thought chakra could only come in blue for good, black for evil and green for healing. Why was it red?”

 

Hinata patting the seat next to her told Malina once she sat down “what you said about the chakra colors is true but Naruto was a vessel for the nine-tailed fox known as Kyuubi. So Naruto has his normal blue chakra then Kyuubi's chakra to call on and that is red. I guess some of the Kyuubi's powers passed on and is genetic.

 

Itachi taking the baby cooing at him noticed something interesting. “Hey Hinata, co you still have that mark on your hip that looks like a fox print?” Seeing Hinata nod Itachi continued “because it looks like boy-oh here does also. It seems that you guys are marked. I will have to do some research on this.” Handing the baby back to Hinata “since your ok I am going to head back and see what is up with the organization. I will try to swing by again and make sure you have a name for my nephew when I come back.”

 

 

Six years later from the birth of Ramen Uzumaki we find that some stuff has changed in the village of Musinick. The Hidden Village of Sound is starting to be in chaos with Orochimaru's failure to bring Sasuke's final form of sharringan out and Hinata was waiting for orders what to do.

 

Itachi came and went and helped with the raising of Ramen when he was in town, always joking about his name but in reality he had softened some. About two years after meeting Itachi married Malina and she was now expecting. Malina was a great fighter and med-nin but still not as good as Hinata. Once Hinata was able to train, train she did. She learned new jitsus from Itachi and even perfected her own. Anyone who saw her would never mistake her for the shy Hinata she once was. Her medical skills have surpassed even that of Tsunade and she was now able to break, fix and seal all types of seals and curses. People have started to come from miles around to get things taken care of.

 

The people in town were use to strange things happening around the Uzumaki family. For instant after Ramen turned three he always had a fox following him everywhere he went. Hinata was also able to all upon them for help. What they didn't realize was that Ramen always got gifts on his birthday which Hinata and Itachi could only say came from Kyuubi's influence.

 

For instance on his third birthday a summoning scroll showed up on their table for the ability to summon foxes. No one has ever been able to summon foxes until Ramen. Inside was seal that once activated was a message from Kyuubi telling Hinata and Ramen to sign it to be able to summon foxes. He figured if his vessel wasn't there to protect him then he would do all in his power to protect them himself. Both Ramen and Hinata signed the scroll and put a bloody thumb print on it sealing the contract, once signed the scroll disappeared. That night both Hinata and Ramen tried the summons and was surprised. Hinata had managed a ride able sized for with three tales called Kiera and Ramen a small on he calls Kitsune. Kiera left back to her family after the summoning worked and was no longer needed but Kitsune stayed around following Ramen everywhere.

 

Hinata and Ramen also learned that with the matching red marks on their hips they had some of Kyuubi's chakra, meaning they had higher chakra reserves then most, but what really surprised Hinata wasn't that Ramen grew up loving ramen or wearing orange, or even his blonde hair and blue eyes. No what really surprised her was that at four he was able to activate his Byukken, making his sapphire blue eyes a pale, sky blue although he still maintained his pupils.

 

Still with powerful ninjas as parents Hinata was determined that Ramen have a normal childhood, between school and ninja training Hinata figured he would be ready for the academy once they headed back to Konoha. Itachi, Malina and her made sure he was growing up in a house of love. The townspeople didn't give Ramen a hard time or anything anymore because anyone who said anything bad about him was soon found needing the hospital with no one to treat them.

 

 

So here we find Hinata in the hospital working on her patients towards the end of the day thinking about the last note from Tsunade telling her to expect three friends, Ramen in school for another hour, Itachi on another mission and Malina walking to the hospital to help out when she was stopped by three strange people wearing cloaks she has yet to recognize.

 

“Excuse me ma'am” said the shortest one with a female voice “We were told you have a doctor here that can stop curses. Where would be find him?”

 

Malina looking over the three but not being able to really tell if they are dangerous or not until she noticed the plate for the Hidden Village of Sand on the woman's neck. Seeing the plate and knowing they weren't enemies and might be friends of Hinata's and Malina smiled and said “oh you must mean Doctor Uzumaki. She is in the hospital I am her assistant if you want I can take you there.”

 

Catching off guard the woman asked “I am sorry who did you say the doctor was?” still following Malina.

 

“Doctor Uzumaki is her name and she is the best doctor around. It is an honor to train under her. I am sure she can help you with what you need.”

 

Noticing the look between the three individuals she was going to ask questions when she realized she was in front of the hospital. Leading them in she showed them the waiting room saying “Stay right here real fast and I will see if she is available.”

 

With Malina out of the room the three people from Suna exchanged glances. The blonde hair woman asked the red-head “are you sure this isn't a trap. For all we know someone could be trying to catch you again.” She said glaring at the red-head in the middle.

 

Before another word could be said `Doctor Uzumaki' walked into the room saying “Hi, I'm Doctor Uzumaki and my assistant said…….Temari? Gaara? Kankuro? Is it really you?”

 

Looking in shock with eyes wide open Temari was the first to speak “Hinata is it really you?” Temari was in shock she hardly recognized the girl. Before when she had short hair was now in a braid down her back. Her eyes were still under the disguise with dark purple irises but her body had filled out. She had a lot more curves that she didn't have before Ramen and she wasn't wearing a huge jacket zipped up the front. She looked like a woman and was proud to show it.

 

“It's been along time guys what brings you here to Musinick?” Hinata asked with a smile.

 

Temari threw herself into Hinata's arms and started bawling “is that any way to treat your family? If we had known you were the doctor to fix curses we would have been here along time ago.” Hinata was bawling hearing them refer to as family still hugged Temari closer and cried.

 

“It's good to see you again. I am actually don't for the day so why don't we go to my house we have much to discus you guys can stay with be for the night. If that is of Kazekage-sama, then I can check out your sealing in the privacy of my house?”

 

Gaara in shock at hearing himself addressed as such said “Hinata don't call me Kazekage-sama, it makes me feel old and I am only a year older then you. It's great to see you again nee-Chan. We would love to stay with you, and even if you can't fix my seal it was worth seeing you again. Right Kankuro?”

 

Kankuro could only nod being in shock of seeing Hinata again. They had been searching for her for a while `unofficially' since Tsunade wasn't telling where she was.

 

Leading them to the door Hinata called to Malina “Hey Malina I am headed home close up ok. Come over and bring that husband of your for dinner ok.”

 

After getting a reply fro Malina they headed to Hinata's house with Temari refusing to release Hinata's arm for fear of her disappearing again. Once at the house Hinata did a bunch of seals to release the traps on the house until they stepped inside. With everyone seated in the kitchen with tea the conversations were beginning to start when there was a slam of the front door and foot steps running up the stairs. Hearing the noise everyone looked at Hinata with questions in there eyes and were about to ask what the noise was when the cause appeared right before there eyes.

 

Right before them was Ramen Uzumaki in all his glory wearing black ninja shoes, with a fox sitting next to him, black ninja pants and a dark orange shirt leading up to a face with faint whisker marks on his face to sapphire blue eyes and blonde, spiky hair. “Ummm kaasan” said the little boy `I'm going to go practice now. Malina said she will bring me home in time for dinner ok.” and within a blink he and the fox was gone.

 

After the door was slammed shut Hinata looked each person in the eye daring them to say something before she took a deep breath and told everyone “That was my son Arashi Naruto Uzumaki also known as Ramen.”

 

Temari recovered first “Is he?”

 

“Yes he is” replied Hinata knowing what she was going to ask “and no he doesn't know about Ramen and for right now I will leave it at that.”

 

Gaara said with a look of anger on his face “I will kill him. How dare he leave my little sister alone with a child to raise on her own?”

 

Recognizing it as the truth Hinata replied “he didn't know I was pregnant. Hell he didn't even know he slept with me Gaara, so please drop it. I will not make him responsible for my actions. Eventually I will tell him about Ramen but no one really knows and I prefer to keep it that way at least until the mission is over. So please nii-san don't tell anyone.” Hinata said with sad eyes.

 

Gaara looked at her and softened “fine for now I won't tell him but you better the minute this mission is over and I'm assuming the Hokage doesn't know or you wouldn't be here. What does my nephew mean by training and does he know about us?”

 

Laughingly Hinata said “of course he knows about you guys. He knows all about his family.” Looking at the clock Hinata noticed they had been talking for about two hours “In fact at dinner you can ask him yourself they should be here any time so I should get started. As for training there is someone I am not sure how you will get along with but no killing in this house ok. Promise me.” With there promise Hinata started dinner.

 

With dinner done and Temari setting the table the rest of the guests arrived. Ramen came in first and went straight for a shower to wash the grime off followed by Kitsune. Malina and Itachi were coming in cautiously, apparently Ramen told Itachi about mommy's guests. Relief went through Hinata when Itachi saw Gaara and started to talk to him as if they were old friends instead of enemies.

 

Dinner was uneventful except to see how much food can fit in Ramen's mouth that had even Gaara and Kankuro laughing at his antics. With dinner done they all headed to the living room to talk about what was going on. Hinata learned that Itachi also relayed messages to Gaara and stuff for Tsunade but didn't know that they were family with Hinata or else he would have mentioned something years ago.

 

Ramen once told who the other three guests were was excited to see more family members and kept asking `Uncle Gaara' if he could play with his gourd. Hinata wasn't sure if Gaara was annoyed or not but hours later Ramen did fall asleep in Gaara's lap, earning a teary smile towards Hinata. Apparently Gaara loved being an uncle. Kankuro and Temari promised to train with Ramen and Hinata tomorrow since they figured Gaara will be out of commission for a week.

 

Itachi did warn them thought that Hinata was a force to be not to be underestimated even with a sharringan and Ramen was coming along nicely. Hinata found out about Gaara's seal and not to fix it so he can sleep without getting taken over, thus earning his gratitude again and Ramen explained how he got the name Ramen, which everyone figures would have made Naruto proud. That night Itachi and Malina went home. Malina was glad to have made new friends and Itachi glad to be closer to old, since he had to leave in the morning for more missions.

 

That night after putting Ramen to bed, they put everyone situated in there rooms. Temari was sharing a room with Hinata and the boys were sharing the other room. Before going to bed Hinata did a few hands seals and corrected Gaara's seal so now he could sleep without fear of the monster coming out. As Temari and Hinata we in bed about to fall asleep Temari decided to apologize to Hinata.

 

“What for Temari?”

 

“That night I wasn't sure what happened until six years ago when Naruto was in Suna. He was drunk and didn't remember any of it, he thought it was all a drunken induced dream and I am so sorry Hinata. If I knew it would have ended that way I never would have told you to admit your feelings. I didn't know he would take advantage of you like that.” Temari said crying.

 

“But he didn't take advantage of me Temari. I gave myself to him and I don't regret that. If I did I never would have had Ramen. I know now he didn't realize it was me but I still don't regret it. One day he will realize I am there and I will be there with open arms. I still love him Temari and nothing not even this will change that. If I have to I will wait forever. So please don't be sad because I don't regret any of it.” Hinata finished as she drifted off to sleep.

 

`I know he is beginning to realize Hinata' thought Temari `but who knows how he will act when he finds out about Ramen. He was already upset about how he acted towards you. I don't know if he can handle it when he finds out that he left you with child also. I trust you Hinata you've already given him what he has always wanted a family.'

 

__________________With Naruto________________________________________

 

Naruto looked on last look at his small apartment checking his mental list that everything has been taken care of. He had gotten an order from Baa-Chan to lead an ANBU mission to the Hidden Village of Sound where some chaotic reports have been heard. This mission is only an observation mission and should be over in two weeks. To get Naruto to go she informed him that when he got back Hinata should be returning from her mission.

 

Naruto had perked up instantly at this notice. The last six years was hard for him when he realized what he had done. It took him everything he had to even write that letter, and still had no idea if she was safe or not. When Naruto went to go and yell at Tsunade when he found out she knew where she was he tried to be sent there saying he could protect her, causing Tsunade to bust out laughing. He didn't take it to well when she informed him that Hinata was stronger then she ever was before and that she had some of the best protection there was and not to worry.

 

Naruto reluctantly took the mission and prepared to leave. The six years without Hinata was hard for Naruto. He missed her comfort and easy going attitude. Most of his fan girls had finally stopped chasing after him after they realized he was never going to return his feelings. Most people had started to accept Naruto and he was on his way to being Hokage, but some like most of the Hyuuga's didn't like him no matter what. Neji and Hanabi remained friends but only Hanabi because of Konohamaru who she was dating. Even her family had to idea where Hinata was, having received no information just that she was alive and well.

 

Shutting the door of his apartment Naruto couldn't help thinking `in two weeks Hinata will be home. I can't wait.'