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Take my Hand	By : SexyMomma Category: Naruto > Het - Male/Female Views: 1207 -:- Recommendations : 0 -:- Currently Reading : 0
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A/N: Hello hello. It took me a few days to proof read this chapter well enough all things considered. School's been hectic and I've had homework out the wazu!Not fun at all. But hey, if it gets me my Pharmacy Technician Certification this fall, I'll be only happy woman with some Ben', Grant's, and Jackson's in her pocketbook. Especially if I get a job as an IV tech. OH! I just realized that the majority of you didn't know that I was in college for pharmacology! oh well..On with the Show...I mean dialog!

Take my Hand
Chapter 4
Two days later and Hinata had written out two versions of a rough draft, one of them containing the arranged marriage in it. She was more than certain Gaara would probably think this would be the best course of action. However, with Temari as her constant companion since the attack made on her and Gaara, things were never dull for the lily-eyed Hyuuga. Temari kept teasing her about that kiss with Gaara and Hinata finally got her back by asking when Shikamaru was going to pop the question. Hinata giggled as she thought of that particular moment.
� You know, Gaara isn�t one to just kiss anyone, and that says a lot. You two just looked so damned cute like that too�� Temari said teasingly.
Hinata sighed and cast the girl sitting on her bed an annoyed look. � Temari-san?�
Temari looked up at her as Hinata turned around. � Yes?�
Hinata smiled an impish grin and Temari got scared for a moment. � When�s Shikamaru going to ask you to marry him?�
Temari turned bright red and looked away. � I don�t know what you are going on about�Delusional woman.�
Hinata sighed. She had nothing to do today. Absolutely nothing. She had already trained that morning with Temari and Kankuro, she had visited every building of importance, she had been shopping just yesterday, and lunch still wasn�t for another two hours. Sighing again, she picked up both scrolls and headed out of her room. She was headed for Gaara�s office to see if he could make any time for her when Temari came bounding out of nowhere.
� HINATA-SAMA! Quickly please�There�s a messenger from Konohagakure with news about your father�� Temari said.
Hinata�s eyes widened and she ran behind Temari up to Gaara�s office.
Not even three minutes after Hinata had received her summons, Gaara heard a hasty knock on his door. Hinata soon burst in and looked at Neji, who was sitting across from Gaara.
� Hinata-sama. Someone has made an attempt to kill the main family. Hiashi-sama was wounded and is still in critical condition, and Hanabi-sama suffered a minor injury. Your presence has been requested back in the village, but Hokage-sama feels that you should stay here until the talks are done.� Neji said.
Hinata sank into a chair. � He is alive, yes?�
Neji nodded.
Hinata looked at Gaara. � Kazekage-sama, I need to speak with you in private. Neji, Temari, please exit the room��
The two did as told and Gaara looked at Hinata with a sympathetic look on his face.
� What are you going to do?�
� The only thing I can do. Gaara�I feel we should go through with the marriage arrangement. That will force my father�s hand to make Hanabi the heiress and leader of the clan, a position I do not, and cannot handle. That would require me to stay in Konohagakure and I wouldn�t be able to come here to Sunagakure as the ambassador.� Hinata replied. Her eyes had the edge of determination and Gaara wasn�t sure if he could tell her no if he wanted to.
Gaara only nodded. � If you like, I can leave Kankuro in charge and we will personally deliver the news of our engagement to both your father and the Hokage.�
Hinata nodded. � Thank you�You don�t have to do this, you know��
� Maybe I wanted to��
Hinata looked up at him, slightly surprised by his words and smiled. � Gaara�.�
Neji looked at Hinata and Gaara as they came out of the office. � Is everything alright?� he asked.
� The talks have been concluded for the time. We have the rough draft of the treaty set, and we are personally going to tell the Hokage the results, among other things.� Hinata replied.
If Neji was confused he didn�t show it. � What�s that supposed to mean?�
� I�m getting married Neji��
�YOU�RE WHAT! Gaara, you just cannot drop things like that on me! A week as acting Kazekage?! What about Temari!?� Kankuro said as Gaara packed his bags.
� It can�t be helped. I need to meet with the Hokage anyways and let her know the pending results of the peace talks.� Gaara replied. He closed his pack and pulled the strap over his left shoulder so that his gourd could sit over his right. � We�ll be back before you know it.�
Kankuro mumbled under his breath about disrespectful little brothers and something else about hiding that damned gourd. � Fine�But I expect at least a week off to go on a vacation of sorts.�
Gaara waved his hand and exited from the room. They had to travel fast if they were going to make it to Konohagakure by morning. When he got outside, everyone that was going was there and Hinata took his hand and gave it a reassuring squeeze. � Don�t worry, everything will work out with Neji�Hell, he didn�t like Naruto for the longest time because I liked him.� She said.
Gaara nodded. � Let�s move.�
By sundown they had crossed the borders into the Fire country. Hinata was having difficulty keeping up by this point but was pushing herself to the limit to stay with the group. Gaara, being as perceptive as he was, noticed this. � Neji, how much time till we reach the gates?�
� It would probably be about four hours. The Hokage is expecting us before sundown tomorrow, so we should be able to make camp. There�s a clearing up ahead not too far from here. That would be our best course.�
Gaara nodded and fell back to Hinata. � We�ll be making camp soon. I want you to stay close to me tonight��
Hinata nodded. She understood why. He was very protective of her as it was and she knew that they hadn�t had that much time to really spend together. They stopped off in a clearing that Hinata knew well and Neji prepared the fire as Temari gather food. Gaara had gone off to get water and the two sat there alone.
� I don�t think Hiashi-sama will be all too pleased Hinata-sama.� Neji said.
� Father told me that I should marry the Kazekage, Neji-nii-san.�
Neji looked at the young woman. � But what about��
� Hanabi is better suited for that�I would rather be able to go where I please. Not be confined to a cage.� Hinata replied. � That was the sole reason I moved out of the compound. So that I could spread my wings and learn to fly on my own.�
Neji nodded. � You really care for him, don�t you?�
Hinata nodded. � He makes me feel complete. Even though part of this is done out of duty and honor, I could very easily fall in love with him�� she replied.
Temari was shocked by the sincerity of Hinata�s words. � You two are going through with the marriage idea then?� she said.
Hinata turned and looked at Temari. � Yes, and I�m sorry we didn�t tell you sooner. We were going to tell you and Kankuro when the final draft was written when we all returned to Sunagakure�� the shy woman replied. � Gaara and I have decided this is the best route. Besides, once the treaty is solidified by my marriage, you would be able to marry Shikamaru without any objections.�
Gaara came up behind Hinata and set the water down. � Is all well?�
Hinata smiled at Gaara. � Of course. Temari found out��
Gaara nodded. � That�s no surprise�Neji, can I speak with you for a moment?�
Neji, despite his curiousity, nodded and followed Gaara to the stream. � Yes, Kazekage-sama?�
� Upon our arrival to the village, I will need help in finding a ring for Hinata�.Being close family, I was wondering if you could give me any tips as to what to look for.� Gaara said.
If he was nervous, Neji didn�t pick it up. It was plain to see that Gaara harbored feelings for the young woman however. � No, but Hiashi-sama may ask you to complete the engagement ritual. Any man seeking to marry a Hyuuga woman must go into the forest protected by the Nara and retrieve an orchid. It is known to only appear to those who have honest intentions to the women and shows that the man seeking it truly loves the woman. The orchid must then be inspected by the head of the Nara family, and then presented to the head of the Hyuuga family. It proves your worth as a husband and eases the mind of the father that his daughter will be in good hands.
� There is no time limit. But you did say that you only had the week�.Think carefully�� Neji said. � And if you get a ring, just go for something that won�t make her stand out. She doesn�t like gaudy things. She�s shy, quiet and demure.�
Gaara only nodded. Walking back to the camp they had made, Gaara�s mouth watered when he smelt beef roasting over the flame and some rice bubbling away in the pot on the side. Taking a seat beside Hinata as Temari cooked the meal. � You�re worried about your father�� he said. It was more of a statement than a question, but Hinata nodded all the same.
� Neji-nii-san says that he is in critical condition. I am very worried. There is no doubt I was lucky�� Hinata replied. She sighed as Gaara wrapped his arms around her and pulled her close. She rested her head under his chin and dozed off for a little while.
Neji watched this display with a small smile. He was glad that Hinata was finding happiness with someone a bit more like herself, though part of him would always be wary of Gaara.
Temari saw the look on Neji�s face and smiled. � You do know that he doesn�t harbor that demon anymore right?�
Neji looked at Temari, slightly surprised. � When did this happen?�
� Do you remember the mission that team Kakashi went on not long after Naruto�s return?� Neji nodded. � Well, Gaara was captured by the Akatsuki and they extracted Shukaku�In all honesty, Gaara should be dead. However, Chiyo-baa-chan used her forbidden jutsu and transferred her life energy and chakra into Gaara. So instead of the young dying, the old passed and gave the young another day.� Temari said. � That�s why he�s changed so much over these past five years�Now he�s not afraid to have attachments or to open his heart�And instead of the weapon and the demon the villagers used to see him as, they now look up to him as the strongest kazekage since the Nidaime Kazekage��
Neji nodded as he absorbed this information. At least he didn�t have to worry about Gaara giving over to an insane bloodlust and Hinata getting hurt or killed. � I�m glad he has found some happiness then, even if it is with my younger cousin��
Temari smiled. � Jealous?�
Neji smiled and relaxed. � No�It just means that when she�s married, I won�t be able to protect her any more�It�s up to her husband.�
Temari nodded. � You�ll miss her a lot, won�t you?�
Neji nodded. � I will. I guess it can�t be helped either�I will be Hanabi�s protector then��
Gaara just sat listening to Hinata�s breathing, taking joy and comfort in holding her. He was tempted to just let her sleep, knowing that she was tired, but Temari had finished cooking and they all needed to eat. Sighing slightly, Gaara caressed Hinata�s cheek and whispered � Wake up, Hinata. It�s time to eat� into her ear.
Hinata looked up at Gaara and smiled. � I�m sorry�I didn�t mean to doze off�� she said sweetly.
� It was fine, all of us are a bit tired. Make sure you eat up�� he replied, giving her a small smile of his own.
The four ate in relative silence, and as the sun set over the clearing, Hinata was found to be asleep once again in Gaara�s arms.
A/N: I can honestly say that this chapter was a toughie for me to write. I needed something quick out there to get straight to the heart of the issue without going overboard. It wasn't my favorite, but you'll see that soon enough! See you all in the reviews!
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