Naruto Fan Fiction ❯ Hinata's Secret Life ❯ Yuki, Hanabi, and Gaara ( Chapter 16 )

Itachi's baby, Gaara, Hanabi, and the testing

 

Five hours later, on March 5th, Yuki Uchiha was born, to Itachi and Malina Uchiha. Exhausted after delivering the little girl, Hinata went to take a shower. Relaxing under the hot shower, Hinata thought that Malina had a pretty normal childbirth, and that from what she can see medically there was nothing wrong with mother and child. Stepping out of the shower and getting dressed, luckily her clothes had been dropped off during the birthing process, Hinata went back to check on both woman and baby.

 

Looking into the darkened room, Hinata could see Malina sleeping softly with Yuki in right in her arms. Giving the new mother some piece Hinata went to sit at the kitchen table debating on whether or not to go and see `her family' tonight or wait until the morning.

 

Sasuke had seen Hinata in the kitchen, sitting at the table, with an expression that said she was thinking about something. Walking in front of her not getting an response, Sasuke went and made two cups of tea. When the tea was ready, he went and placed one in front of Hinata and sat across from her with his own cup. Seeing how she wasn't seeing him yet still in her thoughts Sasuke said “why are you here?”

 

Startled, Hinata shook her head as if to wake herself said “I'm sorry Sasuke I didn't see you there. Did you say something?” Finally noticing the tea in front of her she started to sip it slowly, noting the slight cinnamon taste, and waiting for Sasuke to answer.

 

“Why are you still here?” Sasuke said. Taking a sip of his tea before placing it on the table before continuing “I mean I know you live here and all and I am not trying to kick you out. But why aren't you with Naruto and Ramen?”

 

“I was debating on going tonight or in the morning. It's a little late tonight, and what if something happens while I am away.” Hinata said, voicing her thoughts.

 

“I know Naruto, even if I haven't seen him in years, he is waiting up for you, and as for watching Malina and Yuki, I think I can handle that. I may not know much about babies or anything but I do know how to get a hold of you if anything happens. So again why are you here, and not already there with you family?” Sasuke asked getting to the root of the problem.

 

“I guess, I am confused, about some things or I guess just about my insecurities. I know he loves Ramen, and he says he loves me but what if I'm not really the one for him? I've been away for so long, what if I disappoint him, like I did my family? I just don't feel good enough for him, and I don't know how to get over that, Sasuke.” Hinata said ending her rant by drinking more of her tea.

 

Placing his tea down Sasuke said “I never knew we were a lot alike Hinata, but I can tell you this. If Naruto says he loves you, he loves you, remember his nindo? I don't see how you could not think you weren't good enough; you have done more for my family than anyone ever has. You helped Itachi find love, and just delivered his child. Even though I was considered a traitor you still healed me and broken my seal. You've given me my family back, and if Naruto or anyone else says you're not good enough, then send them my way, because you're my sister and no one messes with my family. Now I will take care of Malina and Yuki, Naruto is waiting.” Sasuke stood up and put both empty cups in the sink, rinsing them off. Turning around and seeing Hinata he said “still here Hinata?”

 

Hinata standing up said “thanks Sasuke, you helped ease my fears. If you ever need anything, don't hesitant to ask, I will always do anything for family. Let me get some clothes for Ramen and myself, then I will head out. If you need anything, anything at all please let me know.”

 

Hinata hurried and packed up clothes for her and Ramen for tomorrow. Looking at Naruto's clothes she came in Hinata grabbed them also. With her pack on her back Hinata ran to join her family, jumping gracefully from rooftop to rooftop, only stopping when she got to Naruto's apartment door. Before her hand could hit the door, it opened revealing a tired Naruto.

 

Holding open the door to allow Hinata to enter Naruto said “I was beginning to wonder if you were coming. Ramen's been in bed for hours. So what did she have?” Naruto said taking pack from Hinata, and then pulled her into a hug. “I missed you.”

 

Hugging Naruto back, pulling him tighter to her “I missed you also. You will be pleased to know that Itachi and Malina have a little girl, Yuki Uchiha. Ramen would be so happy to have a cousin, to play with. I brought your clothes back and also some for Ramen.”

 

“You're not staying?” Naruto asked. “I was hoping that you would.”

 

“Yes, I'm staying; I was hoping you would ask. I was planning on sleeping on your couch though” Hinata said jokingly.

 

“My couch!” Naruto said incredibly “why my couch? What's wrong with my bed? Or is it me you don't want to sleep next to?”

 

Pulling Naruto into her embrace again Hinata kissed him on the chin “Nothing is wrong with you or your bed, but I wasn't going to just jump into your bed and assume that it would be okay. For all I know you could already have someone sleeping there.”

 

“Please tell me you are kidding Hinata” Naruto said incredibly. “First off there is no one sleeping in my bed unless it's you and you're here so that's not possible? Second of all you never have to assume if it's okay or not, because it's always okay. In fact there is no one else I would rather have in my bed than you.”

 

“Hmm” said Hinata “then take me to bed. I'm tired.”

 

Lifting Hinata up bridal style and grabbing her pack before carrying her into the bedroom, and dropped her onto the bed. Laughing Hinata said “hold on let me go and get my pj's on” Looking over Naruto still in his clothes from the day “and I think you should also. I'll be right back.”

 

Grabbing her clothes Hinata exited the room and went to the bathroom to change. Coming out in a pale lavender shirt and matching pajama bottoms with ramen bowls all over them she was stopped when she heard Naruto say “wow you look good enough to eat. I love those pants. Where on earth did you find them?”

 

“Ask your son. He got them for me for my birthday a couple years ago, although I think he had help.” Hinata said taking in Naruto's black shirt and dark orange plaid pants. “But I'm not the only one looking good enough to eat. Unfortunately I'm too exhausted to do anything delivering babies takes a lot out of you, plus I haven't completely recovered from last night activities.”

 

Rushing to Hinata, Naruto asked with concern in his eyes “did I hurt you? If I did I am so sorry.” Pulling her into a hug, thinking he had hurt her.

 

Pulling away and grabbing Naruto by the hands saying “no, you didn't hurt me. I just am not use to using those muscles yet. Give me time and I am sure I will be okay in a day or two.” Dragging Naruto to the bed then pushing him onto it before curling up next to him.

 

Naruto grabbing the blanket and covering them before pulling Hinata closer said “as long as you're okay, I just got you back I don't want anything to happen to you. I…. Hinata?” Naruto asked looking at a sleeping Hinata. Pulling her closer Naruto said “I love you” before drifting off to sleep himself.

 

Hinata was sleeping nicely in Naruto's arms when there was a loud banging on the front door. Hinata recognizing the urgency of the beating, quickly got out of bed to answer the door before it woke anyone else up. “Hold on” Hinata said unlocking the door before pulling it open seeing a frantic Neji at the door.

 

Neji seeing Hinata said “Oh thank god you're here. You have to come quick Hanabi has been injured and is in the hospital. She needs to be healed fast, you need to hurry.”

 

Leaving a quick note tell Naruto she is at the hospital and grabbing her jacket, Hinata was out the door, leaping across roof tops towards the hospital. Walking into the doors of Hanabi's room, Hinata's nose was instantly assaulted with the smell of burnt flesh and blood.

 

Stepping up to Hanabi, Hinata instantly saw why Neji came to get her. She was bleeding badly from a puncture mark to her liver, and it looked like part of her side was burnt off. Looking at Neji, Hinata asked “what did the doctors say Neji? Why are they not working on her?”

 

Neji said sadly “The doctors can't work on her; they said that even with surgery she would not make the night.”

 

Hinata turned around and glared at Neji “What do you mean they can't work on her? We save lives not play God.”

 

Neji said sadly “the Hyuuga doctors stepped in and decreed to let `nature takes its course'. The doctors were told they would be punished under Hyuuga law for any interference. You're the only one I know that would help. Please Hinata save her.”

 

Nodding her head Hinata said “Guard the door, don't let anyone in. I will see what I can do, I may not be a Hyuuga anymore but I won't let my sister die, not like this.” Hinata moving her hands in a series of seals, Hinata's hands begun to glow a healing green color, placing them over the damaged liver area, to begin healing cell by cell.

 

A few hours had passed and dawn was swiftly approaching before Hinata had healed the damage to her liver and burnt flesh. Checking Hanabi for more wounds or anything that she had missed Hinata took of Hanabi's forehead protector to find a caged bird seal on it. Looking at Neji in confusion Hinata asked “why Neji? Why does she have the seal? With me gone she is the heir.”

 

Neji said “she would have to explain it to you, I can't. Is there anyway you can remove it, like you did mine?”

 

“Yeah I can” Hinata said gathering more chakra into her hands before placing them on Hanabi's head “this one is a lot trickier though. If I pass out you need to hide Hanabi somewhere so she won't be found, and could you please take me back to Naruto's? I can't be found here either.”

 

“I know just the place” Neji said “you have my word on it.” Hearing his conformation Hinata began to slowly undo the seal on her sisters' head. Tracing the paths of the seal, Hinata was able to see that it was newly given; in fact it was only a few hours old. Breaking the seal Hinata's last thoughts before passing out were `but that would mean.'

 

When Hinata had reawakened she found herself in Naruto's bed covered by a blanket, hearing noises in another part of the apartment. Hinata getting up began to move towards the voices, moving slowly like she suffered from lethargy `hmm that's weird' thought Hinata `I've never suffered from lethargy before, so it must be chakra exhaustion. What did I do that would use up that much chakra' Hinata began to wonder until `oh crap, last night wasn't a dream was it' was Hinata's last thought until she came across the voices at the kitchen table. At the table were Ramen, Naruto and what looked to be Neji playing goldfish. Shaking her head Hinata thought `I must be more tired then I thought, I'm beginning to see people.'

 

Ramen seeing his mother stepping into the kitchen said “Hi mommy, I'm winning at goldfish.”

Noting the pile of cards in front of Ramen compared to the rest Hinata said “I can see that.” Taking a seat at the only available spot at the table Hinata sat down and watched the game in front of her, but not really paying attention.

 

“Hinata” said Neji “I think your son cheats. There is no way he can be this good at a card game. Even using Byukken I can't see through these cards, what is up with that?”

 

Realizing Neji was actually there, Hinata laughed softly “he doesn't cheat he's just that good. I thought he was cheating at first also that's why I had those cards made so that even the Byukken couldn't see through. That way I knew he was playing fair, and he still beat me every time. So why are you here Neji? Where's Hanabi?”

 

“Hanabi's safe Hinata don't worry, you saved her life, more than you'll ever know. I left her someplace they will never think to look, and she will be protected. I came by to check up on you and found you still sleeping. I was going to leave until Ramen here challenged me to a game, and I had to keep playing to find out if he cheated or not.” Neji had said before asking Naruto if he had any yellow kunai. Turning back to Hinata Neji continued “I hear there's the academy placement tomorrow, I know Hanabi will be there so I will be sure she speaks to you then.” Three turns of goldfish later Ramen had won again and Neji said “I'm off; I have to go and check on Hanabi.” Giving Hinata a hug Neji continued “thank you again for saving her. I'll keep in touch. Good game Ramen.” Neji said before leaving the apartment.

 

“Mommy” Ramen said getting Hinata's attention “Uncle Gaara should be here in a few hours. Where would we meet him at?”

 

Remembering that Gaara was indeed due in a few hours Hinata said “Ok then let me take a shower, have some lunch, and then it should be time to meet Gaara.” Kissing Ramen and Naruto on top of the head Hinata said “Be good for your daddy, I'll be back in a few” while making her way to the bedroom to grab her clothes.

 

Getting the water temperature right, Hinata then stripped and stepped into the nice and hot shower. Hinata sighed with relief when a set of arms grabbed her from behind pulling her into a strong chest. “I almost killed him you know” Naruto said into her ear “when I had answered the door he was carrying you, while you were unconscious. I think if Ramen wasn't right there, I might have. Instead I let him in and had him explain himself after seeing you were unconscious instead of dead. You should have seen his shock at Ramen though.” Pulling her closer he said “I don't know what I would have done if I had lost you already. I don't think I would have survived.”

 

Kissing Naruto on the lips Hinata said “luckily you won't have to. I passed out from exhaustion, and I knew Neji would bring me back, so don't be mad at him. Now why are you in here and not watching our son? How did you get him to behave?”

 

Rubbing the back of his head Naruto said “well I kind of promised him we'll go to Ichiraku's for lunch, before meeting Gaara. That boy is a hard negotiator you know.” Hinata turned and looked Naruto in the eye and said “oh really and I bet you really had to twist his arm around that one. I know you Naruto Uzumaki; I just can't believe you bribed your only son with ramen to take a shower with me. You do know though he will only give us enough time to take a shower right.” Seeing Naruto's face fall Hinata said “I am sure I can make it up to you later tonight though” bringing Naruto into another smile.

 

Washing Hinata and them himself from head to toe Naruto had noticed a red paw print on Hinata's left hip. Deciding to question her about it later, Naruto put it to the back of his mind while he finished enjoying the task at hand. Quickly drying Hinata off then himself, they began to dress. Naruto was finished when Hinata began brushing out her hair putting it into a high ponytail and then braiding it while attaching the weights at the end. Gone were her short shorts and now she wore regular Jounin pants in a more feminine cut. While he liked her new pants Naruto couldn't get over how her legs looked in her other pants, yet he had to admit he liked her in his boxers and shirt the best.

 

When they were done they gathered an excited Ramen to get some much needed food with Ramen leading the whole way to Ichiraku's. Ayame was the server this time and when she saw Ramen and Naruto her eyes nearly bugged out. After getting their orders Ayame came over to the group to talk to them. “When dad told me about Ramen and how much he looks like Naruto I had to say I thought he was playing a prank on me.” Ayame said looking back and forth between the two “but I have to say that he was right on the money, he looks just like you Naruto.”

 

Ramen was eaten, and bellies were filled, when the group began to make their way to the gates. Ramen was practically skipping the whole way there, with Naruto and Hinata walking roughly behind him, holding hands. Seeing that Ramen was out of earshot but still within sight Hinata told Ramen “in four days we're having a surprise party for Ramen. He doesn't know that Gaara will be here until then so please don't tell him. As far as he knows Gaara is only here until Sunday.”

 

They had continued walking only stopping at the gates to await Gaara. After an hour of `is he here yet? Can you see him?” from Ramen they noticed what looked like to be a lone person walking towards them. Closer and closer the person got until she was recognized as Temari, with her blonde hair in her trademark pigtails. Ramen stepped up to Temari and asked “Aunt Temari where is Uncle Gaara?” before he noticed the shadow above him. Looking up he saw his Uncle Gaara riding on sand.

 

Gaara dropping to the ground next to Ramen he said “so you miss me kid?” With a whoop and a yell Ramen jumped to hug Gaara, as the people around him were shocked to see Gaara actually smiling, a real and true smile. Gaara had looked the same as before but now he no longer had the dark circles around his e yes. On the whole he looked calm and at peace.

 

Stepping around Gaara, Temari said “what am I chopped liver or something?” taking in the scene around her Temari could tell just how much Hinata and Ramen had changed him in the time he had seen him.

Finally releasing Gaara, Ramen went to Temari and gave her a small hug after saying hi. While Gaara went and gave Hinata a big hug and a thank you before stepping back and shaking Naruto's hand, deciding to comment on the hand holding they were doing Gaara said “glad to see you aren't as dense as you use to be. We WILL talk later. First I need to go and see the Hokage, then make a small stop; I shall meet you at the complex. Ramen want to come with me and show me where to go?” Ramen grabbing on to Gaara's hand began to lead them away to see his baa-chan.

 

“He looks so mellow and calm” Naruto said stating the obvious “and he's showing signs of affection. What the hell happened to him?”

 

Temari look at Naruto and said “well nii-san, Hinata and Ramen happened. Because of them he is able to sleep again and he learned to love. Trust me you have a very remarkable family there. My advice to you: don't hurt them or I will kill you personally. Brother or not, they gave Gaara back his humanity.”

 

Hinata stepping up to Temari giving her a big hug while saying “we didn't do that much, we just fixed his seal. The rest was up to him. Where's Kankuro, or is he afraid that poor, defenseless Ramen would kick his butt again?”

 

Temari laughing said “We needed someone to stay and act as Kazekage while Gaara's gone, but when we brought it up he volunteered immediately. I seriously think he's afraid your `poor, defenseless' Ramen would kick his butt again. I can't wait for tomorrow, and you should see the gift I got Ramen. And speaking of butt-kicking you owe me a re-match. This time you are going down.”

 

Laughing at the memory of Kankuro after Ramen beat him in the match started laughing “I can see why he didn't come. I'm looking forward to seeing the match tomorrow also. Come on lets go to the compound. I owe you a fight and you should see Yuki, and I think Sasuke needs a break.” Hinata said walking with Temari, looking back at Naruto she said “coming honey?” before turning around and continuing on her way.

 

Walking behind them Naruto started to think `Gaara has changed so much, I will have to catch up with him later. By the sounds of it Ramen kicked Kankuro's butt, but they must have been kidding, right. He can't possibly be that strong. And Hinata kicked Temari's butt, how good of a fighter is she really? I had better stick around for this fight, it just might be good.”