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Disguised Curses	By : Raholea Category: Naruto AU/AR > General Views: 2438 -:- Recommendations : 0 -:- Currently Reading : 3
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Yes, this update took a little longer than anticipated. The muses were exhausted after pounding out the last few chapters in such a short amount of time, and then my friend, Katrin, you blessing of my life, prompted me with another plot-bunny. I will NOT be posting that other story until it's all done. No spoilers, just be warned I'm writing a ton of smut while still chewing on the plot for this. I may post Hinata's side of the previous Big Chat if she let's me finish that excerpt.

Beta and second voice services are owed to Katrin. Thank you for your flailing, mia bella~

Expect a little while before the next update, I'm debating the line up for a few things i want to happen and not sure of the when. hold on and forgive the wait. Leave me a review with an email address and i will send out update emails if you'd like. Now... on to the fic.

Chapter 38

Hinata slid from her bed at dawn, the minor fatigue from less- than adequate sleep rolling easily from her shoulders. Her mind still spun, thoughts melding with disturbed dreams, and she shook them from her mind with effort. She went nearly mechanically through her morning ablutions, slowing her thoughts until she could filter through one thought at a time. She checked the door- locked and sealed, as she often kept it now- and regressed to a corner to kneel on a cushion. She tucked her feet under her and slowly picked through the thoughts in her head, allowing her body to slide into easy meditation as her brain spun ahead.

First, those things she knew, knew were fact and trusted them to stay unwavering. She knew Naruto loved her, even if he was hesitant to use that word. He proved it every day, and she knew it without needing the words. She had utter faith that Sasuke was loyal to Naruto, and that whatever had happened to earn Naruto's brand upon his skin would bind them together. If Sasuke was that loyal to Naruto, then he wouldn't hurt her, either. She had no doubt the hell Naruto would seek if anyone hurt her. She knew she wanted to spend the rest of her life with Naruto. She'd suspected for a long time, ever since Sasuke had spoken to her about Kyuubi's damning words, that she would have to share Naruto with Sasuke, in some fashion. And she'd seen the last couple months of bite marks decorating Sasuke's neck and shoulders. She'd become accustomed to this fact, and found it did not disturb her to know Naruto had a means of releasing his stress. She had been unable to allow him such liberties with herself so far; not that she was unwilling, but she honored his wish to earn her love and her father's approval.

She also agreed wholeheartedly that they needed to wait before they started having kids. She knew their age was just a part of it; being on missions all the time for all three of them was not suitable for kids. Eventually she was going to have to back off missions for a while if they ever planned on having kids. Which meant she still needed to talk to Tsunade about recommended way of putting that little part of life off as long as they needed to.

It was the rest of it that still swirled in her brain, and she carefully brought the idea of the three of them together back to the front of her mind. She still couldn't quite see it, the three of them intimate, together. Both of them belonged to Naruto, but she could see nothing between her and Sasuke. They were corners of a broken triangle, fully aware of each other and settled to that idea. And now, with this concept... She buried her face in her hands and thought about the previous evening. Naruto was perfectly content with sharing her, with Sasuke. She'd had no doubt that was as far as he'd ever be willing to share her. Sasuke didn't see being with her a hardship, which was enough to provoke funny little butterflies in her chest. But that wasn't enough for her to make a defined choice. She'd have to see if there was anything between them, chemistry that would let them be together. She wanted Naruto, Naruto wanted and needed them both... and Sasuke had showed he was submitting to Naruto's will. What if his agreement was only to console Naruto's dominance? If he really didn't want to do this, and she couldn't decide... what did that mean for all three of them?

Hinata groaned and stood up, stretching to loosen bent joints. She couldn't decide this right now. She would think about it more, as she'd promised, but there was no way she'd make a decision today, or even tomorrow. She would do plenty to take care of the family forming here, her and Naruto and Sasuke. She'd simply have to talk to them both further when they returned from their mission. There was no point in letting her worries control her life anymore. There was far too much happening around her.

Twenty minutes later she met her team for practice, giving herself over to the pounding of bodies, Shino's bug swarming around them all and Kurenai's clever genjutsu traps. The morning passed swiftly during their activity, until they were spread out in the grass and panting with near exertion. It was always a moment completely within itself for Hinata. Until she turned still- active eyes on her sensei leaning against a nearby tree. There was a flicker of chakra mixed in with her sensei's, a spark not quite like the rest. She deactivated the duo- jutsu and studied Kurenai with her bare eyes.

Kurenai caught her looking and lifted one long finger to her lips, one hand curling almost protectively around her stomach for just a moment. With the topic already close to home as part of her concerns it took only seconds for Hinata to catch on. Kurenai was pregnant.

Her sensei was pregnant.

Hinata wasn't sure if she wanted to squeal with glee or demand that Kurenai stay here for the next year just so she could ensure seeing the new life. Would a child of hers have those stunning red eyes? Who was the father? Hinata felt herself smiling joyfully. Kurenai might have some suggestions for her situation, although she knew she would likely still end up tapping at Tsunade's door. But it was a familiar, safe place to start.

She had to force herself to relax back in the grass, feeling amazingly good at the realization. A pregnant kunoichi, still active in the field, was always a risky thing. She should be worried, possibly even questioning what her sensei was doing getting pregnant at this point in life, but Hinata couldn't bear to think about all those complications. She couldn't wipe the smile off her face, and when Kurenai finally dismissed them she sent the boys on ahead. A woman's chat, she claimed, and Kiba and Shino were both more than willing to disappear without further complaint.

“Kurenai- sensei. I have a question.” Hinata kept her gaze down, a touch shy about the topic, but this was her teacher, her team leader, and another woman. Who better to ask?

“I'm not telling you who the father is. That's still private.” Kurenai's voice was kind, but firm, and Hinata nodded, spots of color rising on her face. Well, that was one question half-way answered, even if it hadn't been the one she'd planned to start with.

“No, I understand. And, congratulations.” She looked up and offered Kurenai a small, happy smile. “I was going to ask something a bit more personal.. to me.”

“Okay.” Kurenai led them back under the tree and had them both sit down. Hinata folded her hands in her lap to resist fiddling with her fingers. She'd been trying to break that little tick. “What's the matter, Hinata?”

“I need advice. Naruto has proposed,” technically, a fib, but it was so damn close to fact. Hinata didn't feel bad about it. “And we've agreed it's too early to have children. I was wondering if you knew of ways I can keep from getting pregnant while still... enjoying ourselves.” She knew her cheeks were red, blushing furiously but she prided in keeping her voice steady. “It's you, or Tsunade- sama, or try talking to one of my aunts about this. I wanted to ask you first.”

Kurenai laid a comforting hand on Hinata's shoulder and something softened between them. “It's an honor you trust me that much, Hinata, but you should ask our Hokage. She is better able to find something useful for your body and habits.” She paused, apparently weighing her words. “There are ways for you two to be together that is pleasurable without the risk of pregnancy. However, for the record, I'm advising you not do anything with each other until you've talked every option over with Tsunade- sama. Just in case.”

“Ah, thanks.” Hinata wasn't sure if she could get any more red, glad Kurenai understood her well enough not to laugh at her embarrassment. But she couldn't help the little flashes of knowledge she had, popping up at Kurenai's words. She bit her lip to suppress the little surge of pleasure when her brain happily tried to supply her with a picture of Naruto kissing Sasuke. It was a little fuzzy, had been all night each and every time it had occurred in her dreams, but it was enough until she could see the real thing. A little piece of her hoped that would be soon. “I want to tell the others on my own, later. We're not ready for it to be public...”

Kurenai smirked indulgently. Ah, young love. It was adorable. “My lips are sealed. I can keep your little secret, Hinata. You're only the second person to know mine, yet. I want to keep it that way, too.”

“Of course, Kurenai- sensei.” Hinata got up and bowed respectfully. Her mind was spinning with ideas. “If you need any help, later... I do have a younger sister and cousins I have helped with.” It had been a couple years, but she could learn again. Would have to if she ever planned to have children of her own. Kurenai studied her for another minute and nodded in thanks. “I'll keep your offer in mind. Now off with you. Unless you have any more questions I can actually answer?”

“No. Thank you, sensei.”

As it turned out, Tsunade was in meetings all day. Classified meetings, as per the jounin standing guard in the hall, and Hinata nodded her understanding and reassured the other ninja it was not business worth disturbing the Hokage out of such important meetings. She could always come back another time.

She had at least the week or so that Naruto and Sasuke were gone on mission to broach the subject with Tsunade. While she was there she might as well as talk to her about the advanced healing jutsu Tsunade had mentioned a few weeks ago. Hinata frowned slightly, forming a mental list of things she needed to talk to Tsunade- sama about, which seemed to grow as more days passed. Lessons in healing jutsu, something she could use for the rest of her life. Pregnancy prevention, and eventually, most likely, an honest talk concerning the three of them. Which she refused to do alone with that woman. Tsunade- sama was a terror of a woman on a good day.

Fingers slid coolly against her skin and yanked her off balance an instant after she felt the touch, and she stomped a foot into the ground and lashed out. Her strike fell solidly into Kimi's shoulder, throwing the other girl back. Kimi gave her a blank stare as she worked her arm loose. Hinata let her body shift into a deceptively loose state, willing to lash out and defend herself, waiting to see if Kimi was just being a pain or if she'd stopped being a friend.

“You're like a sheep in wolf's fur, hiding amongst the stronger ninja. Yet you dare to walk alone after an alert's been made.” Kimi tipped her head, hard golden orbs glittering in the light. “Your cousin is stronger than you, and he was taken first. You could be next.”

Hinata gasped softly, the first rustling feelings of insult prickling at her pride. She may not have as much selfish pride as her uncle, her cousin, her little sister, but she did have pride. Pride in her friends, in her abilities, in her desire to defend her loved ones. “Are you saying I am weak, Kimi- san?”

“I believe the word I'm looking for is pathetic.”

Something cold, hot, and a little angry settled in Hinata, and she straightened, bowed, and walked away. Her mind was flashing over every occasion, every time she's had to prove herself, prove to be stronger, better. She knew she'd always been seen as weak, by her classmates, by her clan, even by her cousin and father. She had spent years fighting to earn every bit of respect that went beyond her simply being a Hyuga. She only got about ten feet down the sidewalk before she stopped and smoothed out her own serene, cold expression. She wasn't good at empty, but she could do peaceful and neutral. “When your injuries from Neji are fully healed, try again. I will welcome your challenge.”

The words were worth the look of disbelief on the hawk's face, worth the smirk that rose moments later. Hinata felt a cold shiver of anticipation course through her. She would enjoy a fight with such a conceited bird, who had fought her cousin and lost. Maybe only by a small margin, but Hinata knew Neji had won. So would she.

She bowed again and left, winding her way through the village with no further interruptions. She walked alone, head high, and even though she knew the outside threat against them could still be there, she didn't let it reach her. She didn't hide behind her strong friends. She fought beside them.

Kimi would know that with every fiber of her being when Hinata was done with her.

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