Naruto Fan Fiction ❯ Hinata's Secret Life ❯ The last four months part 2 ( Chapter 26 )

The last four months-part 2

 

The hospital stay was a short one for the group. Ramen had already woken up before getting to the hospital. Daiki was already stirring, showing he will awaken in a few hours. Hinata gradually began to walk without assistance as her body began to heal from the damages.

 

The group mostly got checked over with no damages, allowing them to go with Tsunade. Leading the group, after picking up Shuri from Shizune, to Hokage Tower where Malina and Yuki were waiting. Tsunade had Hinata explain what had happened at the Hyuuga Manor when everyone had gotten comfortable in a seat. The adults were sitting in chairs in front of Tsunade while the kids were playing with Kitsune and Yuki. Hinata began to explain but when she got to the part about finding out she was pregnant, Tsunade was slightly happy until Hinata finished telling her what Haishi had said and tried to do, making a vein start to bulge on Tsunade's forehead.

 

Walking towards Hinata Tsunade quickly activated her healing properties and put them over Hinata's womb, trying to feel if the baby was alright. Tsunade started to get worried that she wasn't able to feel anything, until she remembered at only a month she might not be able to. `The kit's is fine if that's what you're worried about' Keino said as she jumped onto Hinata's shoulder.

 

“How can you tell?” Tsunade asked.

 

`Her smell is still the same' said Keino as if it was the most obvious answer. `She is the Mistress of the Demon Foxes. Our blood runs in her veins as does it in the Young Master's and the Mistress's. If something was to happen to anyone of the blood, we would know about it.”

 

“What do you mean her?” Tsunade asked looking at Keino with interest. She had heard the theories of half demons and the blood traits with demon's but this is the first time she would be able to get answers first hand.

 

`The kit's a girl' Keino said curling up into a ball on Hinata's shoulder as if getting comfortable. `Her smell is definitely of a healthy female.'

 

“That answers that question” said Tsunade before turning towards Hinata. “You have put me in a bit of a predicament here Hinata. Shino here can't actively go against the Hyuuga's since Shuri was poisoned by an outsider. The same mostly goes for Lee and Kaede, except here Daiki was tied up and brought to the Manor. So the most they can do is attempted kidnapping, which as you know does not hold a very high penalty.

 

Now for the kidnapping and attempting the branding of Ramen, things are getting particular. If they had checked the birthing records I doubt they would have tried anything, although I am not too sure. They can try the `Hyuuga Defense' as I call it. Since you were a Hyuuga and Ramen has the bloodline, they can legally brand him since he isn't from the Main House. Since you have not claimed that he is or even was a Hyuuga in anyway this is harder. They have to be able to prove it and with you being disowned when you got here with Ramen they have their answer, although would need blood work to prove it to the counsel. They can also try spinning it that you were attempting to commit genocide, when you killed that pompous-ass Haishi.”

 

“What if I wasn't a Hyuuga then what?” Hinata asked, thinking over what Tsunade said.

 

“Then it's a vengeful act from one clan to another and a lot harder to prove their case.” Tsunade said getting an idea of what Hinata was getting at. “But you were still a Hyuuga for those first years before the paperwork got drawn up. How will you answer that?”

 

“She was an Uchiha” Malina said speaking up. “Itachi said he always considered Hinata a sister as have I. When he stood up for her in front of the Hyuuga's when she was disowned he said she was an Uchiha. Will that work?”

 

Getting a smile on her face Tsunade said “That will work great. Do you think Sasuke and Itachi will go along with it, though?”

 

“I know they will” Malina said confidently. “If you need anything on paper though, I do know how to do the Uchiha seal burn.”

 

“Unfortunately for that though Malina” Tsunade said “we really need Sasuke's signature. Itachi is still considered a missing-nin to most of Konoha; if we use yours then we will have to explain your relationship to them. Sasuke never was put on the missing-nin's list at Naruto's insistence that Sasuke would return.”

 

“What about using Gaara's name?” Malina asked “I know he would say she was related.”

 

“That would cause further problems” Tsunade said “with Hanabi under his care, it would be a political disaster if he publicly claimed Hinata. Shino can't do it either because he was here the whole time she was gone, and never once made the claim.”

 

“So our only hope is Sasuke right.” Hinata said. “Alright draw up the proper paperwork and we will send it to him. What papers do I need to sign?”

 

“That's fine and all Hinata, but where they are at sending a human would get them caught. My slugs won't make it in time, before they are moving again and won't be able to track them.” Tsunade said resting her head on her hands.

 

“I will take care of that” Hinata said “where are the papers?”

 

Opening a drawer through some hand signals Tsunade soon pulled out the marriage license. “Here is the marriage license, you just need to sign here” Tsunade said pointing at a blank line. Grabbing another scroll Tsunade began the formal paperwork claiming Hinata as an Uchiha. Showing Hinata where to sign again Hinata quickly did, Tsunade then quickly began to roll the scroll up sealing it with blood. Grabbing a smaller scroll Tsunade wrote a quick note before sealing the sealed scroll into the note. When the note was finished Tsunade said “How are you planning on it getting there?”

 

“Like this” Hinata said as she bit her thumb and went through a set of hand seals, before slamming her hand on the ground in her summoning jutsu. When the smoke cleared there sat Kiera. “Kiera” Hinata said “I have a job for you.”

 

`What ever you need shall be done, Mistress' Kiera said.

 

“I need to get a message to Naruto, quickly and back again with a reply. You should be able to find him by his scent but it is of the utmost importance that you don't get caught or seen by anyone outside of the group he is with.” Hinata said handing the scroll to Kiera. “He is in a danger zone, so be careful Kiera.”

 

`Mistress I shall be careful. I will return when I have a reply.' Kiera said as she grabbed the scroll and flashed out of sight.

 

******************WITH NARUTO**************************************

 

Naruto was sitting on a tree branch with Neji, Kaede, TenTen and Sasuke behind him on separate ones when Kiera showed up. Dropping the scroll in front of Naruto, Kiera quickly went into a bow saying `Majesty, I bring a scroll from Konoha. I need a reply urgently.'

 

Looking at Kiera, Naruto said “You look just like Kitsune” grabbing the scroll before opening it up.

 

`Kitsune is my son' Kiera said.

 

Reading the scroll Naruto's eyes got big before he said “Sasuke get over here.” Sasuke hearing the urgency in his voice quickly jumped to Naruto's branch. When he had landed Naruto gave Sasuke the scroll to read. He wasn't going to command him to sign but he hoped he would. “What happened?” Naruto asked Kiera.

 

`There was an attack Majesty. Young Master and his friends were poisoned with a slow chakra depleting agent during lunch at school. Shuri made it to Shino before she fell down. Young Master and Daiki fell asleep on a bench when they were tied up and took to the Hyuuga Manor. Kitsune ran to get our Mistress and Keino and took them to where Young Master and his friend were. Our Mistress made it there before they had put a caged seal brand on him. In the fight she ended up killing the one called Hiashi, but not without some injuries. She was about to be attacked from behind when Keino burnt off the attackers arm. Tsunade, Shino and I think they called the ANBU person Kakashi showed up. They took the Young Master, Mistress, and Daiki and headed to the hospital.”

 

“Is anything wrong with Hinata? Did Ramen get the seal? Is Daiki alright?” Naruto started to spout off firing one question after another.

 

`Young Master did not get the seal. Daiki is alright also. They were playing with Yuki and Kitsune when I left. Mistress and the kit are fine as well.' Kiera said.

 

“Glad to hear that everything is alright. Wait what kit?” Naruto asked.

 

`The kit that Mistress is pregnant with' Kiera said. `Mistress has healed from her injuries nicely and the Young Mistress is safe and sound.'

 

“Young Mistress?” Naruto said.

 

`Yes the Mistress is carrying a female.' Kiera said.

 

Sasuke quickly signed the forms and handed them to Kiera saying “The forms are signed. Tell Hokage-sama to put off judgment as long as possible. I'm sure if she needs me to testify how long Hinata's been an Uchiha.” Sasuke said handing the scrolls back to Kiera.

 

`It was good to see you again Majesty. Hopefully next time it won't be under these conditions.' Kiera said before disappearing from site.

 

“Sasuke, what did she mean about Hinata being an Uchiha?” Naruto asked. “Why would she become an Uchiha and not an Uzumaki?”

 

“She already is an Uzumaki dobe. She signed the marriage papers. Congratulations on the wedding nuptials dobe, and on my new niece.” Sasuke said with a smirk.

 

“Then why did you say she was an Uchiha?” Naruto asked not sure of Hyuuga politics.

 

 

“I had better explain” Neji said stepping forward. “It's a defense so the Hyuuga's can't try to kill Hinata. They can say with killing Hiashi that she was committing genocide. They might try to say she did it from being disowned and with Ramen not being main house he gets the seal. What did Sasuke mean about marriage papers?”

 

“I had a license made up years ago that Hinata just needed to sign for us to be married. I made them when I knew I wanted to marry Hinata while she was gone on her mission. With her signing them she was technically my wife all those years ago, when I had the papers made.” Naruto explained.

 

“So that leaves roughly two years when she was able to still be considered a Hyuuga.” Neji explained. “Are you listed as the father on the birth certificate, or does it say unknown?” Getting an evil glare from Naruto and Sasuke, Neji quickly said “I am just asking because if it's unknown then there is nothing you can do. If you are listed then someone didn't do their research. To attack him knowing who his father was is like coming suicide. Everyone knows not to mess with an ANBU's family.”

 

“I am listed on the birth certificate and even in the birthing records of Konoha. The mother's name is as Hinata Uzumaki though because of her mission.” Naruto explained.

 

“Then by making her an Uchiha from the gap between her leaving and your `wedding' she is no longer able to be accused of committing genocide. She can honestly get away with killing Hiashi because her child was endangered. Basically Sasuke just freed her from possible death.” Neji finished explaining. “He will be needed to go in front of the counsel though when he gets back.”

 

“Alright group” Naruto said with authority “let's go find ourselves our bad guy. I don't know about you but I have an itching to go back home.” Jumping off the branches the members took off to the battle field.

 

************THE FOURTH MONTH WITH THE COUNSEL******************

 

Hinata was not thrilled to be there in front of the counsel, again. These were the people who tried to make her life hell. It was all she could do to not destroy those arrogant assholes. What they had failed to remember was that some of the elders on the counsel were also some of the elders on the Hyuuga counsel. The Hyuuga elders had decided that since Hiro was so young, his mother with the help of the elders, would rule until his sixteenth birthday. Hinata soon learned that Hiro's mother was non-other than the woman who tried to stab her that night. The counsel had agreed to prolong the trial until they could get a confirmation from Sasuke about the validity of his statement.

 

The counsel was sure that Sasuke Uchiha would never say that Hinata was an Uchiha during those mission years. Hinata's life was theirs for the taking, or so they though. Lee and Gai had made a racket when they had come back when they found out about that night. It wasn't until Tsunade informed them that legally there was nothing they could do and she had to literally keep sending them on missions to stop them from destroying the arrogant clan. It was a lot of headache for Tsunade.

 

The Hyuuga kept trying to spread rumors through the community about the `attempted genocide' but were stopped by the remaining Rookie Nine. They all knew Hinata, and they knew she would never do anything like that. It wasn't long until Hinata had some of the villages most powerful clans backing her, making the Hyuuga's in the counsel try harder and harder to prosecute her.

 

When the paperwork for showing Ramen's heritage and Hinata's marriage license came into play the Hyuuga's began to try to find other areas to exploit her in. That was when Sasuke's written documentation came into play, but without Sasuke to show that it was real, the Hyuuga's were gaining more sway. Hinata seriously hoped the group would come back soon. They were already a week overdue.

 

Leaving the counsel annoyed Hinata made her way to the academy to pick up the kids for lunch. It had gotten to be a habit that between Lee, Gai, Shino, Tsunade, Hinata, Malina and even Sakura that one of them would come and have lunch with the kids to make sure no foul play was going on. Temari was also helping at first but she had to return to Suna with Shikamaru to prepare for the wedding, under diplomatic orders. Today was Hinata's day to take the kids.

 

Hinata was thankful though, that finally at the end of her fourth month of pregnancy, her morning sickness went away. Now she was under more familiar ground with an unusual craving for ramen. Keino had gotten bigger now and was the size of a small dog although she still looked very small. Hinata's pants started just under her belly showing off her growing basketball. Hinata had to change her shirts for the time being to something larger. Instead now of wearing her usual shirts, Tsunade had bought her a bunch of maternity shirts in her excitement of being a grandmother all bearing the Uzumaki symbol proudly on the back; sadly though she bought them for her before Hinata was even showing. Hinata had to stop wearing her Jounin jacket since it had gotten uncomfortable to move in. Hinata felt a shudder run through her when she thought about what Tsunade's newest obsession was.

 

The academy bell had rung just as Hinata had walked up to the school, with kids pouring out at all sides. It wasn't long before Ramen, Shuri and Daiki came out and went running to Hinata. Ramen loved the days his mom had lunch with him. Those were the days they had Ichiraku's for lunch. Lately Hinata didn't say too much about how much ramen her son ate when she easily ate five bowls on her own. They had the usual chatter at lunch and plans were to go to the Uzumaki house after school before they had to go back.

 

Slowly Hinata made her way back to the hospital. She didn't want to admit it to her son but she was getting worried about Naruto. Tsunade was over pampering her and her jobs in the hospital, scared she would use too much chakra. Hinata thought it was funny since she was a half demon now, so she had more than enough before hitting the dangerous zone. Never the less Hinata spent more time doing paperwork and research than anything. She still occasionally got some seals to break but mostly the people were from other villages.

 

Just as Hinata began walking up the path to the hospital a group of injured men were walking up the path about fifty feet behind her. “Hey isn't that Doctor Uzumaki from Musinick?” one of the guys spoke.

 

“Will you look at that? I think that is.” The other man spoke.

 

“Look here she looks pregnant again.” The first guy had spoken.

 

“Well what do you know? She's pregnant again and no father in site again. Doesn't that make her a whore?” The second guy said again.

 

Hinata whirled around pissed off. She began walking towards the two injured men trying to calm her temper.

 

“Oh look she's coming this way; let's have some fun with her.” The first guy said again to his friend. Turning to look at Hinata he said “Looks like your brother isn't here to protect you this time. How are you going to get out of this one?” The man said as he took a step towards Hinata.

 

“How about you step away from her before I kill you?” a voice said. Then men had stopped when they felt a kunai against their throat.

 

The first man turned and looked at the masked ANBU man who had saved them from torture. “Sir” the first man spoke again “why do you have a knife at our throats. I know under law you can not kill us, isn't that correct. Besides what do you care about a two-bit whore anyways?”

 

Taking his kunai away from the second man, the man in the ANBU mask slowly took off his mask revealing angry deep blue eyes. The man without the kunai to his throat looked at the man and saw the resemblance to the little boy that grew up in their village, but unfortunately the first did not. “We should just get to the hospital” the second man said trying to hint to his friend. “We don't want any trouble.”

 

“No we don't” said the first man being completely oblivious to the hint his companion had given him. “In fact when I see your Hokage I will be sure to inform her about your rude behavior. How dare you threaten a civilian's life like that? I will have your head.”

 

“Really” said Naruto “then I can't wait to see this. In fact here she comes now.” Naruto said seeing a ticked off Tsunade making her way towards Hinata.

 

“Hinata Uzumaki, you're getting as bad as that son of mine. You are never late. What is the matter?” Tsunade said stopping next to Hinata. Hinata then pointed to Naruto holding a kunai to an injured mans neck.

 

“NARUTO! WHAT IS THE MEANING OF THIS?” Tsunade shouted, before taking a few deep breaths. “Why do you have a kunai to this mans neck? It's hard enough doing all the paperwork without you adding to it. Now release him.”

 

Naruto did as she asked but stayed where he was standing. The first man eyeballed Tsunade up and down ticking her off before asking “are you the Hokage ma'am?”

 

“Yes I am why do you ask?” Tsunade said.

 

“I would like to report this man” The first man said pointing to Naruto. “He pulled a knifey thingy on me for no reason.”

 

“That seems highly unlikely coming from him. Now tell me sir what were you doing when he put a `knifey thingy' to your throat?” Tsunade said trying to be as diplomatic as possible.

 

“Why we were just going to have a little `talk' with `Doctor Uzumaki' here and catch up on old times. I'm sure granted her reputation it wouldn't come cheap though.” The first man said slowly digging his own grave.

 

“What do you mean her reputation?” Tsunade had asked, gritting her teeth trying to be polite.

 

“You must not realize it but this woman was in Musinick for years. She always had strange men staying at her house. One even claimed he was her brother but I knew they weren't. They looked nothing alike. He had red eyes while she doesn't. Everything was different about them. She already has one child with no man in sight, and now she's clearly pregnant again. I'm sure you don't want someone with that kind of reputation working in your classy hospital.” The first man said not realizing he signed his own dead warrant.

 

“Really you don't say” Tsunade said with her vein bulging again. “Let me tell you about a little rule here in Konoha. We will treat the wounded and the sick. We will protect the citizens from tyranny, and abuse of power.” Tsunade said as the first man's chest began to puff out. “BUT, those laws are not valid when you are about to attack an ANBU Captains wife. Naruto Uzumaki” Tsunade said with command in her voice.

 

“Yes Ma'am” Naruto said snapping to attention.

 

“Don't kill them even though legally you can for messing with your wife.” Tsunade said stressing on the wife part. “But let them suffer for messing with my daughter.” Tsunade said stressing on the daughter part. “I will be waiting for you in my office. Hinata go home and go to bed, you look exhausted. I won't keep Naruto long I promise.”

 

“With pleasure” Naruto said before the men proceed to wet themselves and faint at the thought of torture. Seeing they were passed out Naruto said “That's no fun. I wanted to try something new also.” Grabbing the two fainted men Naruto dragged them into the hospital where he gave them to the lady working the front desk. Briefly explaining what happened the lady assured Naruto that they would be seen last and would not have a comfortable visit. In fact she informed him that she would put the two gentlemen in the same room with Anko. Heading towards his meeting with Tsunade Naruto's face went into a sinister smile as he thought about what Anko would do to the men once they started spouting off again.

 

Hinata walked wearily home exhausted from the emotional drainage that is pregnancy and the council. Walking into the Uzumaki house, Hinata saw Malina playing with Yuki in the living room. Malina seeing Hinata's and Keino's arrival she told Hinata “Go upstairs and to bed. I will watch for Ramen and will wake you up when he gets home.” Being dead on her feet, Hinata could only nod before heading upstairs and collapsed on her back on the bed. `Naruto's home' Hinata thought with a smile as she let sleep drift her away.

*********************END FLASHBACK CURRENT TIME******************

 

“Mommy are you up in there?” Ramen asked his mom, knocking gently on the bedroom door. For some reason Lee and Shuri weren't able to come over because after school Lee and Shino were there to pick up their respective child.

 

“I will be there in a minute” Hinata said as she began to stretch. Looking around Hinata thought fondly of her dream of Naruto being home. `If only it were real' Hinata thought as she got out of bed feeling rejuvenated. Feeling a craving hit her Hinata said “Hey Ramen how about we go to Ichiraku's for dinner?”

 

“Meet you at the door Mommy” Ramen said rushing down the stairs. Smoothing her clothes, Hinata went down stairs to see a waiting Ramen with two foxes waiting for her. Leaving the house the two began the mile walk to their favorite ramen place.

 

“Where is Malina at Ramen?” Hinata asked on the way, thinking for sure she had seen her when she came in.

 

“Uncle Itachi was here when I got home, so they went home.” Ramen said matter-of-factly. “Aunt Malina said that you were sleeping so I went to wake you up.”

 

“Glad to hear he's back again. Who knows maybe we will see them tomorrow” Hinata said with a smile on her face. Even Itachi was back already. Hinata couldn't help but wonder when Naruto would be home. Walking into Ichiraku's the two began their meal.

 

Naruto was jumping rooftop to rooftop after giving his mission details to Tsunade and telling her about the `hospital' placement of the two men. Even Tsunade couldn't stop laughing at the thought of those two after Anko got through with them.

 

Quickly telling Naruto the gist of what happened while he was gone, Tsunade released him to find his family, but only after she made him promise to take a shower. Rushing home Naruto could tell Hinata and Ramen were already gone. Taking a quick shower to wash off the dust and grime of traveling, Naruto quickly got dressed before leaving the house following the scent that was his family.

 

Ramen was on his second bowl while Hinata was on her third when they both felt a familiar presence. Turning to look at the door, they were happy to see Naruto there. “Daddy” Ramen said jumping to his father “your home. Come have dinner with us.” Ramen said leading Naruto to the empty stool between him and Hinata.

 

Giving Hinata a small kiss on the cheek Naruto said “We have much to discuss when we get home.” Taking another bite of ramen Hinata could only nod. It wasn't long before they had finished eating and began the walk home under the softly setting sun.

Taking a quick bath, Ramen quickly got into his pajamas and climbed in bed. Seeing how the King was home again both Kitsune and Keino slept in Ramen's room on the foot of his bed as Naruto read him a story. When Naruto went into the bedroom he shared with Hinata he gave a soft smile. There was Hinata asleep on her side wearing one of Naruto's old shirts and a pair of boxers as sleepwear. Realizing how tired she must be. Naruto quickly got into him night clothes and climbed in bed with Hinata, wrapping his arm around the sleeping beauty, pulling her closer into his embrace. `We can talk tomorrow' Naruto thought. `It is good to be home' he thought before he fell asleep.