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Hummingbird	By : Onileo Category: Naruto > Het - Male/Female Views: 2119 -:- Recommendations : 0 -:- Currently Reading : 0
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Chapter 19
          Hinata stood in Tsunade's office, waiting patiently. It had been three days since she had awakened in her hospital room. She was still a little sore, but her injuries were healing well, and she was discharged this morning. Kiba and Shino had visited her every day. Her father and Hanabi had come as well, and yesterday morning, the news she had been expecting had been delivered.
          "I had a chance to review your exam results, and it would seem that you are no longer a virgin. Is this correct?" Hiashi asked sternly and without reserve.
          Hinata had looked at Hiashi in shock. As clan head and her father, he had access to her records, but he hadn't even asked how it happened or if it was voluntary. Not that she really wanted to talk to him about it. But Hiashi was her father. His utter lack of sensitivity for his eldest daughter's feelings on the matter was a testament to how callous he had become when it came to Hinata. Turning her head away, she nodded. Hanabi looked at her with pity shining in her pale eyes.
          "I have discussed this with the elders of the clan and we have agreed that since your purity can no longer be guaranteed, we shall revoke your title of heiress and pass it along to Hanabi. Everything else shall remain the same until Tsunade has had a chance to question you about your activities while you were away. Any further action will be based on her findings. Your room at the compound is ready and waiting for you when you are released." he said stiffly.
          Hinata just stared at her hands. Inwardly she was relieved. She was no longer the heiress. That meant she didn't have to be a perfect example for the clan anymore. She could marry whoever she wanted to instead of being stuck in an arranged marriage. Her father might try to marry her off anyway, but it would be a lot easier to convince him not to if he was busy dealing with Hanabi's life instead of hers.
          Glancing up, she caught her father watching her, trying to gauge her reaction. Did he think she would be upset over his threat of punishment? It might have worked before, but not now. She didn't care what they did to her, as long as Kisame was protected. She would endure anything for him. Making her face as impassive as possible, she met his gaze levelly. "Thank you, father. I'd like to rest now, if you don't mind."
          Hiashi nodded, turned and left the room. Hanabi gently squeezed her sister's hand before turning to follow her father. When she was alone with her thoughts, Hinata turned and stared out the window. A sharp ache went through her. There was only one person she wanted to be with. One man who could truly make her happy again. A tear slid down her cheek as she clamped her mouth shut to keep from screaming his name.

          The door crashed open behind her, making Hinata jump and pulling her thoughts back to the present. Turning around, she watched as Tsunade, Ibiki and Kurenai filed into the room. Tsunade sat behind her desk, Ibiki at her side. Kurenai pulled a chair up for Hinata, and after she had sat down, stood beside her former student. Tsunade laced her fingers together on the desk before she looked Hinata dead in the eyes and spoke.
          "Hyuuga Hinata, this meeting is the official investigation into the events occurring during your mission to Iwagakure and the subsequent capture of yourself and the Iwa ninja, Kisho. This is Ibiki," she said, gesturing to the man beside her "head of interrogation in Konoha. He will be directing the questions to you. Do you have anything to say before we begin?"
          She stared at the man standing beside Tsunade. The infamous Ibiki. The rumors of his interrogation methods led him to be feared among friend and foe alike. It was said that there was no truth he couldn't uncover. It was true that his piercing eyes and visible scars would have scared her before. But now, he was a kitten compared to Pein, Zetsu, and Kakuzu.
          "No." Hinata replied. She glanced up at Kurenai, who gave her a reassuring smile.
          "Fine. Let's start when you first made contact with the Akatsuki. Tell us everything that happened." Ibiki said.
          'Let them continue to believe I'm the monster they think I am.' Kisame's voice echoed in her head. Hinata frowned, remembering the first time she had seen Kisame's handiwork. "Umm, I was a couple of days out of Konoha when I came upon a river bank. There were three bodies and blood everywhere. After a close examination, I realized that they were ninja. And they had been slaughtered. It was done so gruesomely that I was sick. That's when I first realized I might be in trouble."
          "Kakashi's report confirms as much. Go on." Tsunade interjected, looking a little pale.
          Kakashi had been there? That means that they had sent a team out to search for her. She would have to stick as close to the truth as possible without giving them anything important. "I hurried to Iwa as fast as I could. I had made it to the outskirts of the village and was thinking of a way to get inside when I accidentally bumped into Hoshigaki Kisame. He took me by surprise, and before I could react, he drained my chakra and captured me."
          "I see. Did he say anything to you at this point?" Ibiki asked.
          "I'm not sure. I passed out after he drained my chakra." Hinata replied.
          "You passed out?" Ibiki asked with a frown.
          "It happens frequently with Hinata. Sudden, close interactions with people seem to be the trigger for it." Kurenai said, defending her.
          "Okay." Ibiki said, accepting her reasoning as if it didn't matter in the least. "What happened when you regained consciousness?"
          "I was in a cave. After discovering who I was with and that my mission was compromised, I tried to escape. Hoshigaki overpowered me. He took my sandals so I wouldn't be able to run far on the rocky terrain and threatened to kill me if I tried to escape again." Hinata fought a blush away as she remembered the first time Kisame's arms wrapped around her and pulled her close. She had been terrified at the time, but she cherished the memory now.
          "How was your mission compromised?" Tsunade asked her.
          "He went through my bags and found the scroll. When he asked me why I was there alone and I refused to tell him, he told me as much." Hinata replied.
          "What happened after that?" Ibiki asked impassively.
          "The next day he said that Akatsuki wanted Kisho also and he had a plan to get him out of Iwa. He didn't tell me what the plan was, but he forced me to go to a neighboring village and bought a kimono. Again he threatened to kill me if I didn't cooperate."
          "Why didn't you fight him?" Ibiki asked.
          "My chakra still had not replenished itself and I thought that if I pretended to help him, I could get Kisho out of Iwa easier and we could defeat Kisame and escape to Konoha together. Also, he is much stronger than I am. I would not have been able to defeat him alone."
          "Go on. What happened next?"
          "The following day, we infiltrated Iwa. We hired Kisho under the guise that he would be taking care of some local bandits in Waterfall Country. It seemed to be successful, until we were about a mile out of the village. When Kisame noticed that we had been discovered, Kisho was knocked unconscious, and we tried to run. The Iwa ANBU caught up with us and we were attacked." Hinata replied.
          "Why did you fight with him? Why didn't you run away while he was busy?" Ibiki asked.
          "One of the ANBU used a jutsu that surrounded us with large stones. There was nowhere to run to. And the ANBU were going to kill me just for being there. I had to defend myself."
          "Hinata, the ambassador from Iwa was here and had one of the ANBU you fought with him. They claimed that there seemed to be some kind of relationship between you and Hoshigaki. Up until this point, had he physically assaulted you?" Tsunade asked softly, a hint of sympathy in her eyes.
          Hinata's eyes widened momentarily before she hung her head. So Tsunade had told the others she wasn't a virgin anymore. And they all thought Kisame had raped her. Her face turned red and she opened her mouth to protest, but stopped herself as Kisame's deep voice whispered in her head again. 'And whatever you do, don't defend me.' He had known what they would think. And he wanted them to believe it. To protect her.
          "Yeah." she nearly whispered, staring at the floor. Inwardly, her mind was raging. 'Yeah, he kissed me. And it was wonderful. He kept me warm and protected me from Kisho and everyone else. He's the most amazing person I've ever met. I'm dying without him! I just want him back!' Her breathing became ragged as her heart felt like it was going to burst. She wanted to cry. She wanted to run. Run back to Hidden Rain and crawl into Kisame's bed and snuggle against his warm chest and listen to his hypnotic breathing.
          Kurenai placed a comforting hand on Hinata's shoulder. She glanced up at her sensei and gave her a weak smile. She appreciated the gesture, even if her former teacher misinterpreted why she was so upset. If only they would understand. She desperately needed someone to talk to, to cry on. But there was no one. Village loyalties just ran too deep.
          The questions went on for nearly an hour. The longer it went, the more withdrawn Hinata became, until Tsunade called it to a halt. Hinata inwardly sighed with relief. They seemed satisfied with her answers. Tsunade dismissed her, telling her that she was on medical leave until further notice. She was restricted to the village, but other than that, she was free to do as she liked.
          Hinata left the Hokage Tower and made her way towards her father's compound. But when she reached the bridge, she walked to the middle and stopped at the edge. Peering over the side, she absently watched the water run beneath her. Its steady sound helped to soothe her tired mind. With a small smile she wondered what Kisame was doing, and if he was thinking of her as well.

          Pein reached back and punched Kisame in the face. His head snapped to the side. Slowly, he turned his face back to his leader, and sneered at him. Wrapped tightly in Kakuzu's threads, he stood in Pein's office, facing down the leader of the Akatsuki. "I ought to kill you. If you weren't such a capable ninja, I would. Such carelessness is a danger to all of us. What were you thinking?" Pein asked, his voice more angry than Kisame had ever heard it.
          "She was dying. Taking her back to Konoha was the only way to save her." he said flatly.
          "Save her? If they know she willingly helped us, they'll kill her after wringing everything she knows about us out of her. What's to stop her from giving us up to try and save her own neck?"
          "She won't." Kisame replied.
          "You don't know that. People can do anything under enough pressure." Pein said, glaring.
          For the first time since he had left Hinata in Konoha, Kisame's eyes held an expression besides the flat dull stare of defeat. Anger gleamed hotly now and his hands nearly shook with the effort to contain himself. "It surprises me that you would turn on her so easily. If Konoha happens to be able to force information out of her, then I will stay and fight them alone so everyone else can escape. Does that satisfy you?" he asked quietly, words edged with menace.
          "Fine. If you want to die for her, that is your business. But if this incident interferes with the progress of our plans, Konoha will be the least of your worries." he said with a nod to Kakuzu. Kakuzu released Kisame from his threads and stepped back. "Now get out of my sight until I have a mission for you."
          Turning, Kisame stalked out of Pein's office after shooting Kakuzu a murderous glare. The look was returned with a cool stare. Coming down the stairs, he reached the second level just in time to see Zetsu and Kisho enter the hallway and head his way. Kisho noticed him first and paled visibly. Before he had time to react, Kisame had reached him, slamming him up against the wall, with one massive hand wrapped around his throat.
          Coughing under the pressure on his neck, Kisho gave a panicked look to Zetsu. The plant ninja just shrugged, content to stand by, an ambivalent expression on his face. Glancing up into Kisame's face, he cringed at the utter hatred in his intense gaze. He attempted to struggle free of his grasp, but Kisame held him fast.
          "Kisho." The shark ninja growled. "How could you let Hinata get injured? What the hell happened?"
          Kisho ceased struggling and hung his head. Swallowing hard so he could speak, he stared at the floor as he spoke. "We were attacked by a puppet master. A rogue ninja from Suna. Hinata was injured saving my life."
          "Where is the puppet master at now?"
          "Dead. I killed him afterward." Kisho croaked out.
          Kisame loosened his grip on Kisho's neck. He was still angry, his thirst for revenge unslaked. But at least the bastard that hurt Hinata was rotting in Hell. "Good. You're lucky both of us made it in time to save her. Otherwise, you'd be drawing your last breath right now. Just remember, if she dies, you die." he spat out before releasing Kisho. Kisho stood and started rubbing his neck an instant before Kisame drew back and punched him in the face, knocking him unconscious. Kisho slid down the wall and landed in a heap on the floor.
          Pushing past a still silent Zetsu, Kisame walked into his room, slamming the door behind him. Mismatched yellow eyes followed his progress.
          "That was certainly interesting." his light side stated.
          "I'm hungry. Let's go eat." the dark side commanded as Zetsu watched a thin trickle of blood run down Kisho's nose.
          "You're right. We can't work on our mission until Kisho wakes up. Let's go." Zetsu walked down the hallway, leaving a groaning Kisho in the floor, wearily putting his aching head in his hands as he regained awareness.
          Kisame grabbed a bottle of sake from the dresser before slumping into his chair by the window. Staring out at the falling rain, he took a long swig and relished the burning sensation as the warm liquid made its way to his stomach. Absently studying the drops making their way down the window, his thoughts turned toward the sunny south.
          He wondered how Hinata was doing. If she was happy or sad or angry. An image of her innocent face as she slept popped into his mind. At least she was safe. Just knowing that she would be protected made the pain in his soul a little more bearable. 'If you love them, let them go.' That was how the old saying went. Taking another long drink, he set the bottle on the floor beside him. A pained smile crossed his hard features. At least he got to have his Hummingbird for a little while, which was far more than he deserved.
          Glancing over his room, he spotted her cloak and forehead protector, lying where they had fallen. Pulling himself out of his chair, he walked over and reverently picked them up. Closing his eyes, he buried his face in her cloak, inhaling her faint scent. Sighing, he drew back, and quietly folded it, placing it neatly in the top drawer of his dresser. He removed his own and carelessly tossed it in a corner.
          Sitting on the edge of the bed, he gazed down at the scrap of metal and cloth in his hand. Such a tiny thing, yet so important to every ninja. He ran a finger across the light gash in the symbol of the leaf. She had been willing to give it all up, for him. But fate had laughed at their love, and put her back where she belonged. Gripping the metal in his hand tightly, Kisame lay back in his bed, rolling over onto his stomach. His shoulders lightly shook as he ignored the increasing dampness of his pillow. After a long while he was still as the sake kicked in and he slept.


          Hinata gazed around her bedroom. It was exactly the same way she left it. Wandering around like a stranger, she brushed her fingers over all her familiar things. Her jewelry box, stuffed fox, a couple of romance novels, none of it brought her any comfort. Mahogany furniture, purple bedspread and curtains, white carpet, it was like being in someone else's room. These were not her things. And there were roses on her dresser. Roses.
          Grabbing the flowers, vase and all, she tossed them in the trash and stalked out of her room. She didn't speak to anyone in the compound as she worked the maze of hallways to the front gate. She even passed by Neji without a word. He opened his mouth to greet her, but when she brushed passed him without even a glance, he stood there in silence, pale eyes wide, mouth still hanging open.
          Ino was gently watering her parents' prized orchids when she heard the bell for the front of the shop ring. Straightening up, she looked to see who had come in. Hinata was standing there, panting as if she had run the whole way there. She didn't have her jacket on, only a dark blue tank and pants. Smiling broadly, Ino made her way over to her friend.
          "Hinata-chan! I didn't know you were out of the hospital yet. How are you feeling?" Ino asked.
          "I'm fine, Ino-chan. How are you?" Hinata replied.
          "Oh, you know. I guess I'm doing well. What brings you by?"
          "I need some lilacs." she said, a slight hint of desperation in her voice.
          Ino put a perfectly manicured finger up to her chin, deep in thought. "I think we have some in the back. How many do you want?"
          "How many do you have?"
          Ino shook her head in bewilderment as twenty minutes later, Hinata quickly left the shop with two of their largest vases crammed full with as many lilacs as they would hold. She also left an order for a fresh supply to be delivered to her at the compound every week. A pretty frown crossed her lips as she thought about the encounter. Hinata was acting a lot bolder since she'd returned. And the whole time she was talking to her, she never even stuttered once. Whatever had happened to her while she was gone had definitely changed her once shy friend.
          Dusk was settling as Hinata made her way back toward the compound, flowers in hand. She was walking slowly, in no hurry to get back to everyone's suspicious and disapproving looks. Since her 'capture' by the Akatsuki, not a single member of her household trusted her or acted friendly around her. It was more like she was a begrudging obligation they had to deal with. She was seriously considering moving into an apartment in the middle of town. Family tradition be damned.
          A bright light flashed in the corner of her eye. Turning her head to see what it was, she saw lights coming on in a little shop on the corner. Music started playing from inside and shortly she could hear a steady hum emanate from within. Stepping closer, she examined the wares displayed in the brightly lit window.
          An idea took hold of her brain as she stood there, and she smiled. The first real, honest smile since she'd been back. Her family would have forbidden her from even setting foot in the door. Her friends would think she had gone completely insane. Hidan on the other hand, would call her an 'awesome crazy bitch' and grin. And Kisame... Kisame would smirk, ask her if that's really what she wanted and let her do it anyway.
          Stepping inside the shop, flowers and all, she was greeted by the owner of the store, who gave her a wicked grin. "Hey lady, what can I do for you today?" Hinata grinned back, a defiant gleam in her eye, and explained to the guy just what she wanted.

          Tsunade yawned loudly and turned to look out her office window. Dawn was just breaking over the horizon. Frowning, she turned back to her desk. She really hated mornings. A headache was plaguing her from the night before and she hadn't had any tea yet. The ever growing stack of papers was still on her desk. She gave it a wilting glare. It just couldn't take a hint.
          Shizune walked in moments later, Tonton in one arm, a scroll in the other. Approaching the desk, she gave Tsunade a smile and handed it over. "Here's the ANBU report on Hinata's activities from yesterday." she said.
          Accepting the scroll, Tsunade gave Shizune an 'I-don't-want-to-be-bothered-today' glare and opened it. She skimmed over the summary at the top and started reading the details. After her meeting at the Hokage Tower, she went home, only to venture out again minutes later. Seemingly agitated, she went to the Yamanaka Flower Shop. She left a half an hour later with two vases of lilacs and... Tsunade raised a brow in surprise. She went where?
          With a small smirk on her face, Tsunade set the scroll down. She formed a few hand seals and the scroll disappeared in a puff of smoke. That was one little secret her father didn't need to know about. And since it was harmless, Tsunade would keep it for her.
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